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Rixosomal RNA degradation contributes to silencing of Polycomb target genes | Nature

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1. The Polycomb group proteins are essential for silencing of cell type-specific and growth-related control genes, and their loss is associated with developmental abnormalities and cancer.

2. The rixosome is a highly conserved multienzyme complex that interacts physically with the PRC1 and PRC2 complexes, promoting degradation of nascent RNA and release of PolII at Polycomb target genes.

3. ChIP–seq analysis showed that TEX10 and MDN1 subunits of the rixosome co-localize with H2AK119ub1, H3K27me3, RING1B, but not H3K9me3 or H3K36me3 at transcription start sites.

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This article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the rixosome in silencing Polycomb target genes in human cells. The authors provide evidence for physical interactions between the rixosome and PRC1/PRC2 complexes, as well as genome-wide localization data showing co-localization between TEX10/MDN1 subunits of the rixosome and histone modifications associated with Polycomb silencing (H2AK119ub1, H3K27me3).

The article is generally reliable in its reporting; however, there are some potential biases to consider. For example, while the authors provide evidence for physical interactions between the rixosome and PRC complexes via immunoprecipitation–mass spectrometry, immunoprecipitation–western blotting, yeast two-hybrid assays, pull-down assays, etc., they do not explore any possible counterarguments or alternative explanations for these interactions. Additionally, while they provide evidence for co-localization between TEX10/MDN1 subunits of the rixosome and histone modifications associated with Polycomb silencing (H2AK119ub1, H3K27me3), they do not explore any other possible explanations for this co-localization or discuss any potential risks associated with it.

In conclusion, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the rixosome in silencing Polycomb target genes in human cells; however, it could be improved by exploring alternative explanations for physical interactions between the rixosome and PRC complexes as well as discussing potential risks associated with co-localization

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Alternative explanations for physical interactions between rixosome and PRC complexes Potential risks associated with co-localization of TEX10/MDN1 and Polycomb silencing Mechanisms of Polycomb silencing Role of histone modifications in Polycomb silencing Genome-wide localization of Polycomb silencing Role of rixosome in gene expression regulation