Genome Functions and Chromatin Organization in Health and Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 1152
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chromosome organization and evolution; DNA polymorphisms in forensic genetics; neurodegeneration; human genetic diseases; environmental mutagenesis
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Interests: chromosome biology with particular focus on cancer and leukaemia
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The special issue on “Genome Functions and Chromatin Organization in Health and Disease” delves into the fascinating field of understanding how the organization of the genome and chromatin contribute to maintaining cellular health and how perturbation of such organization impact on disease development.
The 3D genome organization plays a critical role in regulating gene expression and cellular function. Alterations in genome and chromatin organization have been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and developmental disorders. The proposal welcomes both original articles and reviews that employ cutting-edge technology to investigate the three-dimensional architecture of the genome and the folding patterns of chromatin such as high-throughput sequencing, chromosome conformation capture methods, and advanced imaging technologies that enable the mapping and visualization of genomic interactions and chromatin structure at high resolution.
Articles covering recent advances in the dynamic reorganization of genes, chromatin, and chromosomes within cell nuclei, both in physiological and pathological conditions are of particular interest. Through the study of genome organization and chromatin dynamics, the aim of this special issue is to deepen our understanding of cellular processes, unveil novel therapeutic targets, and ultimately pave the way for advancements in personalized medicine and precision genomics.
Dr. Concetta Federico
Dr. Sabrina Tosi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genome organization
- chromatin
- chromosome rearrangements
- chromosome repositioning
- genetic diseases
- epigenetic alterations
