Abstract

Neuronal activity results in the rapid induction of gene transcription through a series of defined molecular events. Madabhushi et al. describe an unexpected role for the cutting of promoter DNA by topoisomerase IIB to facilitate transcription of activity-induced genes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1496-1498
Number of pages3
JournalCell
Volume161
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 2015

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