The Role of Introns in Heterochromatin Formation (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

The Role of Introns in Heterochromatin Formation

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RNA sequences called 'introns' promote heterochromatin structure formation. However, a mutation in the Prp16 protein makes it impossible to accurately segregate chromosomes during cell division.

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Associate Professor Tokio Tani

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