Analysis of chromatin remodeling during formation of a DNA double-strand break at the yeast mating type locus

Methods. 2009 May;48(1):40-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2009.02.007. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

DNA repair occurs in a chromatin context, and nucleosome remodeling is now recognized as an important regulatory feature by allowing repair factors access to damaged sites. The yeast mating type locus (MAT) has emerged an excellent model to study the role of chromatin remodeling at a well-defined DNA double-strand break (DSB). We discuss methods to study nucleosome dynamics and DSB repair factor recruitment to the MAT locus after a DSB has been formed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly*
  • DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded*
  • DNA Damage*
  • DNA Repair*
  • DNA, Fungal
  • Genes, Mating Type, Fungal*
  • Models, Biological
  • Models, Genetic
  • Nucleosomes / metabolism
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • DNA, Fungal
  • Nucleosomes
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins