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Negative elongation factor (NELF) coordinates RNA polymerase II pausing, premature termination, and chromatin remodeling to regulate HIV transcription

  • Malini Natarajan
  • , Gillian M. Schiralli Lester
  • , Chanhyo Lee
  • , Anamika Missra
  • , Gregory A. Wasserman
  • , Martin Steffen
  • , David S. Gilmour
  • , Andrew J. Henderson

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Abstract

Background: Multiple mechanisms contribute to HIV latency, including NELF-mediated RNA polymerase II (RNAP II) pausing. Results: Paused RNAP II recruits a transcription termination factor and a transcriptional corepressor complex to the HIV promoter. Conclusion: PausedRNAPII couples premature transcription termination and chromatin remodeling to maintain HIV latency. Significance: Paused RNAP II may be targeted to purge latent HIV infection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)25995-26003
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 6 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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