Structure, mechanism, and regulation of polycomb repressive complex 2 [Protein Structure and Folding]

Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) methylates lysine 27 in histone H3, a modification associated with epigenetic gene silencing. This complex plays a fundamental role in regulating cellular differentiation and development, and PRC2 overexpression and mutations have been implicated in numerous cancers. In this review, we examine recent studies elucidating the first crystal structures of the PRC2 core complex, yielding seminal insights into its catalytic mechanism, substrate specificity, allosteric regulation, and inhibition by a class of small molecules that are currently undergoing cancer clinical trials. We conclude by exploring unresolved questions and future directions for inquiry regarding PRC2 structure and function.

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