1. Beta Globin Locus
Introduction The £]-Globin Gene is one of two genes that make up a multigene family. Members of a multigene family not only share DNA-sequence homology, but also have gene products that are functionally associated (Klug and Cummings, 566). ... The DNA sequence associated with each of the HSs contains numerous binding sites for erythroid-specific and ubiquitous transcription factors (Bulger and Groudine, 1999). ... Globin gene expression along with chromatin structure and timing of replication across the entire locus is significantly affected when the LCR is deleted (Iler et. al, ...
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