Satellite DNAs: From Cellular Functions to Diseases
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 April 2021) | Viewed by 4405
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mobilome; satellite DNA; heterochromatin; evolution; gene regulation; satellite RNA; epigenetics; DNA repair
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Dear Colleagues,
Satellite DNAs contribute significantly to form the genome architecture of every eukaryote. The mechanism about the origin, evolution and maintenance of satellite DNA is still poorly understood but certainly this highly repetitive non-coding DNA has a role in vital cellular functions and evolutionary processes.
The main aim of the proposed Special Issue in Genes on “Satellite DNAs: from cellular functions to diseases” is to underline the role that genetic or epigenetic alteration of satellite DNAs could play in diseases. We hope this Special Issue will contribute to stimulate extensive research on the involvement of satellite DNAs in causal association with diseases.
I would like to invite you to contribute principally a research paper in your area of expertise. Exceptionally, review paper is welcome in the case of a forward-thinking view on upcoming challenges.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Dr. Isidoro Feliciello
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Satellite DNA;
- Chromosomal Instability;
- Cancer;
- Circulating Cell-Free DNA;
- Non-coding RNA;
- Stress.
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