Homology-dependent gene silencing in plants and fungi: a number of variations on the same theme

Authors
Cogoni, C Macino, G
Citation
C. Cogoni et G. Macino, Homology-dependent gene silencing in plants and fungi: a number of variations on the same theme, CURR OPIN M, 2(6), 1999, pp. 657-662
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology",Microbiology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
13695274 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
657 - 662
Database
ISI
SICI code
1369-5274(199912)2:6<657:HGSIPA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Homology-dependent gene silencing is a phenomenon that occurs in a broad ra nge of organisms and has implications for both basic, and applied science. Gene silencing is a mechanism that controls invading transposons and provid es protection against virus infections. It also has evolutionary implicatio ns in genome maintenance. Recent studies have begun to unravel the molecula r mechanisms of this puzzling phenomenon.