Advances and Opportunities in Epigenetic Chemical Biology. (24th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beyer, Jenna N.; Raniszewski, Nicole R.; Burslem, George M.
• Is Part Of: Chembiochem. Volume 22:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2020-09-24
• Subjects: chemical biology -- epigenetics -- histones -- lysine -- post-translational modifications; Biochemistry -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Pharmaceutical chemistry -- Periodicals; 572
• DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202000459
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1439-4227

Abstract

Abstract: The study of epigenetics has greatly benefited from the development and application of various chemical biology approaches. In this review, we highlight the key targets for modulation and recent methods developed to enact such modulation. We discuss various chemical biology techniques to study DNA methylation and the post‐translational modification of histones as well as their effect on gene expression. Additionally, we address the wealth of protein synthesis approaches to yield histones and nucleosomes bearing epigenetic modifications. Throughout, we highlight targets that present opportunities for the chemical biology community, as well as exciting new approaches that will provide additional insight into the roles of epigenetic marks. Abstract : Methods for modulation : Here we review the successes, as well as the significant opportunities, in using chemical biology approaches to study epigenetic targets beyond the bromodomain, including the perturbation of DNA methylation and histone post‐translational modifications as well as for the preparation of synthetic histones.