CTCF-binding sites demarcate chromatin domains enriched with H3K9me2 or H3K9me3 and restrict the spreading of these histone modifications in human cells
Kyung-Ju Shin, Jin Kang, AeRi Kim
This study shows CTCF-binding sites restrict H3K9me2 and H3K9me3 spreading in human cells, with H3K9me2 spread specifically repressing transcription.
The FASEB Journal · Jan 3, 2026Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology