In typical blood vessels, the alpha smooth muscle actin (aSM…
In typical blood vessels, the alpha smooth muscle actin (aSMA) gene is highly expressed in the smooth muscle cell layer but not in the endothelial cells that line the vessels. Compare the aSMA gene in smooth muscle cells and epithelial cells in terms of: A. Likely modifications in the regulatory regions of the aSMA gene in the two cell types. Briefly explain your reasoning. (4 points) B. Likely positions of the aSMA gene in topological associated domains and/or lamina-associated domains in the two cell types. Briefly explain your reasoning. (4 points)
Read DetailsChromosomal translocations are proposed to cause cancer-asso…
Chromosomal translocations are proposed to cause cancer-associated changes two to three orders of magnitude faster than would be expected from mutation alone. How can chromosomal translocations accomplish in a short time what mutation is not likely to accomplish over many years?
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