Summary
Epigenetic marks are posttranslational modifications of chromatin that act as gene regulators. Although every cell-type contains the same DNA sequence, the epigenetic marks dictate specific function of each cell-type. Epigenetic modifications are both heritable and dynamic, and can be treated enzymatically to reverse. The dynamic marks sometimes lead to aberrant gene regulation in cells, causing diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Therefore, epigenetic state of individual genes can be used to identify the aberrant genes to reverse them.
In this project, a novel assay for simultaneous identification of epigenetic marks and their genomic position is proposed. State-of-the-art DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy, developed by Prof. Jungmann, in combination with immunofluorescence in situ hybridization (iFISH) will be used to identify the epigenetic marks in human cells with very high precision (
In this project, a novel assay for simultaneous identification of epigenetic marks and their genomic position is proposed. State-of-the-art DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy, developed by Prof. Jungmann, in combination with immunofluorescence in situ hybridization (iFISH) will be used to identify the epigenetic marks in human cells with very high precision (
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/796606 |
| Start date: | 01-09-2018 |
| End date: | 31-08-2020 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 171 460,80 Euro - 171 460,00 Euro |
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Epigenetic marks are posttranslational modifications of chromatin that act as gene regulators. Although every cell-type contains the same DNA sequence, the epigenetic marks dictate specific function of each cell-type. Epigenetic modifications are both heritable and dynamic, and can be treated enzymatically to reverse. The dynamic marks sometimes lead to aberrant gene regulation in cells, causing diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Therefore, epigenetic state of individual genes can be used to identify the aberrant genes to reverse them.In this project, a novel assay for simultaneous identification of epigenetic marks and their genomic position is proposed. State-of-the-art DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy, developed by Prof. Jungmann, in combination with immunofluorescence in situ hybridization (iFISH) will be used to identify the epigenetic marks in human cells with very high precision (
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CLOSEDCall topic
MSCA-IF-2017Update Date
28-04-2024
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