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H2AFY2 gene

Known as: H2AFY2, H2A HISTONE FAMILY, MEMBER Y2, macroH2A2 
National Institutes of Health

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2018
2018
MacroH2A histone variants limit chromatin plasticity through two distinct mechanisms
MacroH2A histone variants suppress tumor progression and act as epigenetic barriers to induced pluripotency. How they impart… 
2018
2018
Comprehensive analysis of coexpressed long noncoding RNAs and genes in breast cancer
To identify the differentially expressed long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in breast cancer and analyze the potential roles. 
2014
2014
A System for Genome-Wide Histone Variant Dynamics In ES Cells Reveals Dynamic MacroH2A2 Replacement at Promoters
Dynamic exchange of a subset of nucleosomes in vivo plays important roles in epigenetic inheritance of chromatin states… 
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
MacroH2A histone variants act as a barrier upon reprogramming towards pluripotency
The chromatin template imposes an epigenetic barrier during the process of somatic cell reprogramming. Using fibroblasts derived… 
2013
2013
Epo-induced erythroid maturation is dependent on Plcγ1 signaling
Erythropoiesis is a tightly regulated process. Development of red blood cells occurs through differentiation of hematopoietic… 
2011
2011
X Chromosome Inactivation and Differentiation Occur Readily in ES Cells Doubly-Deficient for MacroH2A1 and MacroH2A2
Macrohistones (mH2As) are unusual histone variants found exclusively in vertebrate chromatin. In mice, the H2afy gene encodes two… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Histone macroH2A isoforms predict the risk of lung cancer recurrence
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Despite optimal diagnosis and early treatment, many patients die of recurrent… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Analysis of Gene Expression Patterns and Chromosomal Changes Associated with Aging
Age is the largest single risk factor for the development of cancer in mammals. Age-associated chromosomal changes, such as… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Histone H2A variants and the inactive X chromosome: identification of a second macroH2A variant.
MacroH2A1 is an unusual variant of the core histone H2A which is enriched in chromatin on the inactive X chromosome of female… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
MACROH2A2, a New Member of the MACROH2A Core Histone Family*
MACROH2As are core histones that have a unique hybrid structure consisting of an amino-terminal domain that closely resembles a… 
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