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    Glossary Chromatin Remodeling

    restructuring of DNA-protein complexes to regulate gene expression

    Chromatin remodeling refers to the dynamic modification of the structure of chromatin, which is the complex of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of a cell. This process involves the repositioning or restructuring of nucleosomes (the basic units of chromatin) to either expose or hide specific DNA regions, thereby regulating gene expression. For a layperson, it's like rearranging books on a shelf to make certain ones easier to read, while for a professional, it involves understanding the specific molecular mechanisms and enzymes, such as ATP-dependent chromatin remodelers, that facilitate these changes.

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      Tailored Chromatin Modulation to Promote Tissue Regeneration

      research Tailored chromatin modulation to promote tissue regeneration

      10 citations , May 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology”
      This review discusses epigenetic mechanisms in tissue repair across species and summarizes recent CRISPR-based technologies as promising tools for studying and enhancing tissue regeneration, but reports no new experimental results.
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      September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      In this study, the novel ASAXA-μCT imaging method identified that the shrinkage of sweat glands with aging causes dermal defects, reducing skin elasticity and contributing to wrinkling and sagging.