Abstract
The hierarchical gene regulatory network in hematopoiesis is highly complex, making elucidation of the processes of specification and differentiation of hematopoietic cells a challenging task. Recent discoveries have divulged the GATA factors as central to the genetic control of hematopoiesis. In particular, hematopoietic development is subject to extensive and precise regulation of GATA-1 and GATA-2 at the molecular level. We wish to emphasize the regulatory relationships between GATA-1 and GATA-2 implicated in cell development. An advanced experimental genetic approach has provided evidence that abnormalities in this network may result in a variety of blood disorders. The most striking new finding is the novel pathogenesis arising from GATA-1 dysfunction that leads to leukemia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-136 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Feb |
Keywords
- Complementation rescue
- GATA-1
- GATA-2
- Gene regulatory networks