Many faces of SMCHD1

Nature Genetics 49, 176 (2017). doi:10.1038/ng.3776 Author: Andrew O M Wilkie The chromatin scaffolding protein SMCHD1 (structural maintenance of chromosomes flexible hinge domain containing 1) was previously shown to have diverse roles in X-chromosome inactivation, imprinting and double-strand break repair, and mutations in SMCHD1 contribute to a type of muscular dystrophy. Now, development of the nose and eyes is added to its list of functions.

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Source: Nature Genetics - January 29, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Andrew O M Wilkie Tags: News and Views Source Type: research

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