The undiscovered country: chromosome territories and the organization of transcription

Dev Cell. 2002 Jun;2(6):690-2. doi: 10.1016/s1534-5807(02)00196-x.

Abstract

The interchromosome domain (ICD) model proposes that genes are selectively positioned at the surfaces of chromosome territories to facilitate their regulation. A paper in the May 13 issue of the Journal of Cell Biology provides evidence that supports a reinterpretation of this model.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Nucleus / genetics
  • Centromere / chemistry
  • Chromosome Mapping
  • Chromosome Painting
  • Chromosomes* / genetics
  • Euchromatin / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Heterochromatin / chemistry
  • Interphase
  • Models, Biological
  • Transcription, Genetic / genetics*

Substances

  • Euchromatin
  • Heterochromatin