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GlossaryPolycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2)

regulates gene expression by modifying chromatin structure

Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) is a group of proteins that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression by modifying chromatin, the material that makes up chromosomes. PRC2 adds a specific chemical mark to histones (proteins around which DNA is wrapped), leading to the repression of genes that are not needed at certain times or in certain cell types. This process is essential for proper development and cellular differentiation.

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research PRC2 Preserves Intestinal Progenitors and Restricts Secretory Lineage Commitment

75 citations , September 2016 in “EMBO journal”

PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.

research Urban Wastewater

9 citations , January 1997 in “Horticultura: Revista de industria, distribución y socioeconomía hortícola: frutas, hortalizas, flores, plantas, árboles ornamentales y viveros”

PRC2 is not essential for hair follicle stem cell maintenance or hair growth.

research Telomere Dysfunction Impairs Epidermal Stem Cell Specification and Differentiation by Disrupting BMP/pSmad/P63 Signaling

19 citations , September 2019 in “PLOS genetics”

Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.

research Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 in Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells Is Dispensable for Hair Regeneration

6 citations , December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics”

Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.

research Dermal EZH2 Orchestrates Dermal Differentiation and Epidermal Proliferation During Murine Skin Development

6 citations , June 2021 in “Developmental biology”

Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.

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