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The human β-globin enhancer LCR HS2 plays a role in forming a TAD by activating chromatin structure at neighboring CTCF sites

ABSTRACT: We propose that the HS2 has a role in forming a β-globin TAD by activating neighboring CTCF sites and the role is beyond typical enhancer activity.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE159130 | GEO | 2021/06/07

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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