The SAGA chromatin-modifying complex: the sum of its parts is greater than the whole

Genes Dev. 2020 Oct 1;34(19-20):1287-1303. doi: 10.1101/gad.341156.120.

Abstract

There are many large protein complexes involved in transcription in a chromatin context. However, recent studies on the SAGA coactivator complex are generating new paradigms for how the components of these complexes function, both independently and in concert. This review highlights the initial discovery of the canonical SAGA complex 23 years ago, our evolving understanding of its modular structure and the relevance of its modular nature for its coactivator function in gene regulation.

Keywords: DUB; HAT; SAGA; activators; adaptor complex; adaptors; chromatin; coactivator; structure; transcription.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation / physiology*
  • Histone Acetyltransferases / metabolism
  • Multiprotein Complexes / metabolism
  • Peptide Hydrolases / metabolism
  • Protein Subunits
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / chemistry
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • TATA-Binding Protein Associated Factors / metabolism
  • Trans-Activators / chemistry*
  • Trans-Activators / metabolism*

Substances

  • Multiprotein Complexes
  • Protein Subunits
  • SAGA complex, S cerevisiae
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
  • TATA-Binding Protein Associated Factors
  • Trans-Activators
  • Histone Acetyltransferases
  • Peptide Hydrolases