Abstract
MeCP2 is a transcriptional regulator important for neurodevelopment and is involved in Rett syndrome and autism. In this issue of Developmental Cell, Cheng and colleagues (2014) report that MeCP2 also regulates microRNA biogenesis. MeCP2 phosphorylation induces a direct interaction with DGCR8, leading to reduced microRNA processing and retardation of dendritic growth.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 477-478 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Developmental Cell |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Mar 10 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Developmental Biology
- Cell Biology