Numbers and organization of RNA polymerases, nascent transcripts, and transcription units in HeLa nuclei

Using HeLa cells, we have developed methods to determine 1) the number of RNA polymerases that are active at any moment, 2) the number of transcription sites, and 3) the number of polymerases associated with one transcription unit. To count engaged polymerases, cells were encapsulated in agarose, pe...

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Published in:Molecular biology of the cell 1998-06, Vol.9 (6), p.1523-1536
Main Authors: Jackson, D A, Iborra, F J, Manders, E M, Cook, P R
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Cell Nucleolus
Cell Nucleus
Cytidine Triphosphate - metabolism
DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases - metabolism
Enzyme Activation
HeLa Cells
Humans
RNA Polymerase I - metabolism
RNA Polymerase II - metabolism
Transcription, Genetic
Uridine - analogs & derivatives
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RNA Polymerase II - metabolism
Transcription, Genetic
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