OBO ID: GO:0140588
Term Name: chromatin looping Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • chromatin folding
  • chromatin loop assembly
  • DNA loop extrusion
  • DNA looping
Definition: A chromatin organization process that starts with the loading of an extrusion motor (by an SMC family complex) onto the chromatin, followed by chromatin extrusion that stops at loop anchoring sites on the chromosome. 32213323
References:
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available