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Insights into the role of the Paf1 complex in promoting H2B monoubiquitylation

Van Oss, S. Branden (2017) Insights into the role of the Paf1 complex in promoting H2B monoubiquitylation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The polymerase-associated factor 1 complex (Paf1C) regulates RNA polymerase II transcription and is required for the monoubiquitylation of histone H2B (H2Bub), a conserved epigenetic modification with broad implications for the regulation of gene expression and human health. This dissertation explores the molecular mechanisms by which Paf1C acts to promote H2Bub. Paf1C regulation of H2Bub is governed largely by the histone modification domain (HMD) of
the Rtf1 subunit, which promotes H2Bub even in the absence of all Paf1C subunits and interacts directly with the enzyme that catalyzes H2Bub. The role of the HMD in stimulating H2Bub is direct, and at least partially independent of transcription. My work is part of a collaborative effort to investigate the activity of the HMD through structural, genetic, bioinformatic, and
biochemical approaches. As the influence of H2Bub on human health continues to become more clear, interest in this modification will likely continue to expand.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Van Oss, S. Branden
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairArndt, Karenarndt@pitt.eduarndt
Committee MemberDeFranco, Donalddod1@pitt.edudod1
Committee MemberSchwacha, Anthonyschwacha@pitt.eduschwacha
Committee MemberVan Demark, Andrewandyv@pitt.eduandyv
Committee MemberWoolford, Johnjw17@andrew.cmu.edu
Date: 28 September 2017
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 2 August 2017
Approval Date: 28 September 2017
Submission Date: 10 August 2017
Access Restriction: 3 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 3 years.
Number of Pages: 162
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Biological Sciences
Degree: PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: chromatin, Paf1 complex, histone modification domain, H2B ubiquitylation, histone modifications, Rtf1
Date Deposited: 29 Sep 2017 00:59
Last Modified: 28 Sep 2020 05:15
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/33066

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