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© 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DNA damage occurs in the context of chromatin, and, of course, so do recognition and repair of the DNA lesions. It is well established that chromatin composition and dynamics play a central role in the cellular response to DNA damage and, in particular, to double-strand breaks (DSBs). Here, we review recent advances in the contribution of histone posttranslational modifications, histone variants, and chromatin remodeling enzymes to DSB responses.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/B978-0-12-802389-1.00011-3

Type

Chapter

Book title

Chromatin Signaling and Diseases

Publication Date

24/08/2016

Pages

197 - 216