Abstract
The yeast SAS (Something About Silencing) complex and the histone variant H2A.Z have both previously been linked to an antisilencing function at the subtelomeric regions. SAS is an H4 Lys 16-specific histone acetyltransferase complex. Here we demonstrate that the H4 Lys 16 acetylation by SAS is required for efficient H2A.Z incorporation near telomeres. The presence of H4 Lys 16 acetylation and H2A.Z synergistically prevent the ectopic propagation of heterochromatin. Overall, our data suggest a novel antisilencing mechanism near telomeres.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2507-2512 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Genes and Development |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2006 |
Keywords
- Antisilencing
- H2A.Z
- H4 Lys 16 acetylation
- SAS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Developmental Biology