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Scholarly Program Notes On The Graduate Voice Recital Of Michelle Ford, Michelle R. Ford Apr 2016

Scholarly Program Notes On The Graduate Voice Recital Of Michelle Ford, Michelle R. Ford

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Broken Windows On College Campuses, Bradley R. Gielow Apr 2016

Broken Windows On College Campuses, Bradley R. Gielow

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Fear of crime is a major problem in today’s society. Much research has been devoted to neighborhood settings on the issue; however, little research has been conducted on college and university campuses. Fear of crime can result in devastating consequences on college students, as well as, campus faculty, administration, and the campus community. Before a solution can be put into effect a cause needs to be identified. Incivilities have led to fear in many settings and are believed to also cause fear on campuses.

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“Performance Interventions” Y Gestos Descoloniales: Calle 13 Y El Sistema Moderno Colonial, Manuel A. Sánchez Cabrera Apr 2016

“Performance Interventions” Y Gestos Descoloniales: Calle 13 Y El Sistema Moderno Colonial, Manuel A. Sánchez Cabrera

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Hilda Lloréns argumenta que el elemento artístico más convincente y valioso del trabajo de Calle 13 es la calidad perturbadora de sus “Performance Interventions” (“Brothells”, 206). Estas “Performance Interventions”, según Lloréns, son aquellas instancias en las que el arte es utilizada subversivamente para generar críticas sociales (206). Desde una perspectiva de la colonialidad, que según Walter Mignolo, es el movimiento político y ético que viene desde una perspectiva epistemológica subalterna; a la cual Mignolo llama “Critical Border Thinking.”Desde una perspectiva de la colonialidad, analizo al grupo musical Calle 13, algunos aspectos de su música, sus críticas sociales, así como sus …

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Artistic Transformation: The Benefits Of Music Therapy In U.S. Veterans, Ashley M. Kern Apr 2016

Artistic Transformation: The Benefits Of Music Therapy In U.S. Veterans, Ashley M. Kern

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Perspectives On The Illinois Healthcare Delivery System Challenges, Structural Issues And Opportunities For Reform, Linda Baker Apr 2016

Perspectives On The Illinois Healthcare Delivery System Challenges, Structural Issues And Opportunities For Reform, Linda Baker

The Simon Review (Occasional Papers of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute)

As fourth year students in the program, students at SIU School of Medicine have enrolled in classes at the Institute and have spent a rotation studying public policy choices that impact the delivery of health care services and the profession itself. The choices made by these public entities will have ramifications for physicians, nurses, administrative support staff and most importantly, for patients and their families. Students have studied state healthcare policy formation up-close and have learned a great deal about the forces and factors that shape their fields of study. Common to all students’ findings and much of the literature …

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The Evolution Of Black Quarterbacks, Evan Brown Apr 2016

The Evolution Of Black Quarterbacks, Evan Brown

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The New Black Face: The Transition Of Black One-Dimensional Characters From Film To Video Games, Kyle A. Harris Apr 2016

The New Black Face: The Transition Of Black One-Dimensional Characters From Film To Video Games, Kyle A. Harris

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This paper is about the stereotypical portrayal of black character's in film and how these portrayals transitioned to video games. Video games are a growing medium that continue to evolve as technology advances. As video games have advanced, the characters have become more intricate than the two-dimensional character sprites featured on the earlier Nintendo NES and Atari consoles. Naturally, characters in video games are derived or inspired by actual people and as such display characteristics of different races/ethnic groups. In this paper, I will explore how stereotypical black characters have influenced the way in which characters are developed in video …

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Plenty Of Fish: Irony Of Animation, Brett J. Moron Apr 2016

Plenty Of Fish: Irony Of Animation, Brett J. Moron

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Along with the trends in media, animation is rapidly changing. With these changes it becomes harder to identify what is truly a unique or original idea in this media art form. Parody, a common component found in animation can be the very foundation in regards to the creation of a cartoon or an animated art. But is it the animator’s or creator’s key goal to make a parody or are they trying to create a unique story that deviates from a traditional tale? Are the passions behind them to be comical, creative, or both? To find out, I decided to …

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Planning And Marketing An Online Firearms Business, Jason Adam Bruce Mar 2016

Planning And Marketing An Online Firearms Business, Jason Adam Bruce

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Pushing Boundaries: Female Sexuality From World War Ii To The Sexual Revolution, Casey Mcfadden Mar 2016

Pushing Boundaries: Female Sexuality From World War Ii To The Sexual Revolution, Casey Mcfadden

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Siu Alumni, Siu Alumni Association Mar 2016

Siu Alumni, Siu Alumni Association

SIU Alumni Magazine

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Variation In Metapopulation Dynamics Of A Wetland Mammal: The Effect Of Hydrology., Jorista Van Der Merwe, Eric C. Hellgren, Eric M. Schauber Mar 2016

Variation In Metapopulation Dynamics Of A Wetland Mammal: The Effect Of Hydrology., Jorista Van Der Merwe, Eric C. Hellgren, Eric M. Schauber

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Key factors affecting metapopulation dynamics of animals include patch size, isolation, and patch quality. For wetland-associated species, hydrology can affect patch availability, connectivity, and potentially habitat quality; and therefore drive metapopulation dynamics. Wetlands occurring on natural river floodplains typically have more dynamic hydrology than anthropogenic wetlands. Our overall objective was to assess the multiyear spatial and temporal variation in occupancy and turnover rates of a semi-aquatic small mammal at two hydrologically distinct wetland complexes. We live-trapped marsh rice rats (Oryzomys palustris) for 3 yr and >50 000 trap nights at nine wetland patches on the Mississippi River floodplain …

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Clca2 Interactor Eva1 Is Required For Mammary Epithelial Cell Differentiation., Grace Ramena, Yufang Yin, Yang Yu, Vijay Walia, Randolph C Elble Mar 2016

Clca2 Interactor Eva1 Is Required For Mammary Epithelial Cell Differentiation., Grace Ramena, Yufang Yin, Yang Yu, Vijay Walia, Randolph C Elble

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CLCA2 is a p53-, p63-inducible transmembrane protein that is frequently downregulated in breast cancer. It is induced during differentiation of human mammary epithelial cells, and its knockdown causes epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). To determine how CLCA2 promotes epithelial differentiation, we searched for interactors using membrane dihybrid screening. We discovered a strong interaction with the cell junctional protein EVA1 (Epithelial V-like Antigen 1) and confirmed it by co-immunoprecipitation. Like CLCA2, EVA1 is a type I transmembrane protein that is regulated by p53 and p63. It is thought to mediate homophilic cell-cell adhesion in diverse epithelial tissues. We found that EVA1 is frequently …

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Keynote Address At The Southern Illinois University School Of Law And School Of Medicine Symposium: The President’S Task Force On 21st Century Policing: Procedural Justice, Policing, And Public Health, Ronald L. Davis Mar 2016

Keynote Address At The Southern Illinois University School Of Law And School Of Medicine Symposium: The President’S Task Force On 21st Century Policing: Procedural Justice, Policing, And Public Health, Ronald L. Davis

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Policing has changed significantly during the last thirty years and, although the current period involves many challenges, many changes have been successful. Community policing has advanced considerably and has been accompanied by advances in police technology.  The current period of crisis in policing also presents opportunities to create a new era of policing in the United States.  This generation’s civil rights movement does not have to involve conflict between police and activists, who should be working together to reform American policing.  The work of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing provides a framework for building a new era …

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Using Science To Advance The Police Profession, Howard Spivak, Maureen Mcgough, Nancy Rodriguez Mar 2016

Using Science To Advance The Police Profession, Howard Spivak, Maureen Mcgough, Nancy Rodriguez

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

A destructive rift exists between law enforcement and the people they are sworn to protect, and the American public is looking to law enforcement to improve performance standards and advance the field as a profession.  Essential in this process is the infusion of science into practice, ensuring that policies reflect the latest state of knowledge as to what works and what matters in policing.  This article explores how science can support and inform policing practice both in terms of developing solutions—such as the recommendations of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing—and furthering policing as a profession. The article …

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From Macks Creek To Ferguson: How Illinois Can Learn From Missouri To Prevent Predatory Enforcement Practices By Municipalities, Brian Scott Mar 2016

From Macks Creek To Ferguson: How Illinois Can Learn From Missouri To Prevent Predatory Enforcement Practices By Municipalities, Brian Scott

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Some municipalities, including several in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area, are suspected of writing excessive traffic tickets to generate revenue.  A Missouri statute known as the Macks Creek law is intended to protect residents from ticketing practices aimed at generating revenue for municipalities.  In the aftermath of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri legislators are reexamining the Macks Creek law to make it stricter on municipalities engaged in the practice of raising revenue through writing traffic tickets.  This Comment provides background information on the Macks Creek law and compares it to similar statutes in other states.  The …

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Getting Drunk Drivers Off Illinois Roadways: Addressing The Split Of Authority Regarding 911 Tips & Investigatory Traffic Stops, Andrew J. Sheehan Feb 2016

Getting Drunk Drivers Off Illinois Roadways: Addressing The Split Of Authority Regarding 911 Tips & Investigatory Traffic Stops, Andrew J. Sheehan

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Getting drunk drivers off the road continues to be a major policy goal for police departments and the citizens they aim to protect. This is especially true in Illinois, where the number of motorists killed by drunk drivers every year remains a prevalent concern. Although the U.S. Supreme Court has failed to provide much guidance, many state courts and at least one federal circuit court have determined that police officers can pull over a suspected drunk driver based solely on a 911 caller's tip. That said, Illinois has yet to fully adopt this open-minded approach, which has left the courts, …

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Projected Dietary Intake Of Zinc, Copper, And Cerium From Consumption Of Carrot (Daucus Carota) Exposed To Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Or Metal Ions., Stephen Ebbs, Scott J Bradfield, Pawan Kumar, Jason C White, Xingmao Ma Feb 2016

Projected Dietary Intake Of Zinc, Copper, And Cerium From Consumption Of Carrot (Daucus Carota) Exposed To Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Or Metal Ions., Stephen Ebbs, Scott J Bradfield, Pawan Kumar, Jason C White, Xingmao Ma

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The expanding production and use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have raised concerns about the potential risk of those materials to food safety and human health. In a prior study, the accumulation of Zn, Cu, and Ce from ZnO, CuO, or CeO2, respectively, was examined in carrot (Daucus carota L.) grown in sand culture in comparison to accumulation from exposure to equivalent concentrations of ionic Zn(2+), Cu(2+), or Ce(4+). The fresh weight concentration data for peeled and unpeeled carrots were used to project dietary intake of each metal by seven age-mass classes from child to adult based on consumption of a …

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Homeostatic Signaling By Cell-Cell Junctions And Its Dysregulation During Cancer Progression., Yang Yu, Randolph C Elble Feb 2016

Homeostatic Signaling By Cell-Cell Junctions And Its Dysregulation During Cancer Progression., Yang Yu, Randolph C Elble

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The transition of sessile epithelial cells to a migratory, mesenchymal phenotype is essential for metazoan development and tissue repair, but this program is exploited by tumor cells in order to escape the confines of the primary organ site, evade immunosurveillance, and resist chemo-radiation. In addition, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) confers stem-like properties that increase efficiency of colonization of distant organs. This review evaluates the role of cell-cell junctions in suppressing EMT and maintaining a quiescent epithelium. We discuss the conflicting data on junctional signaling in cancer and recent developments that resolve some of these conflicts. We focus on evidence from breast …

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One World One Water Center For Urban Water Education And Stewardship, Sandra Haynes, Thomas V. Cech Jan 2016

One World One Water Center For Urban Water Education And Stewardship, Sandra Haynes, Thomas V. Cech

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

The One World One Water Center for Urban Water Education and Stewardship (O'WOW Center) at Metropolitan State University of Denver is an innovative program designed to educate students and others about the important role of water in Colorado's economy and environment. The Center was created in 2011 with a $1 million donation to develop "urban water stewards" from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of disciplines. Students who study hydrology, history, politics, biology, water law, psychology, theater, art, geography, environmental science, chemistry, conflict resolution and negotiation, and other disciplines will be guided toward internships, careers, and volunteer opportunities to help …

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Developing Great Lakes Literacy And Stewardship Through A Nonformal Science Education Camp, Shari L. Dann, Brandon Schroeder Jan 2016

Developing Great Lakes Literacy And Stewardship Through A Nonformal Science Education Camp, Shari L. Dann, Brandon Schroeder

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Informal science education has received great attention nationally in recent years, however little has been included in the research or policy literature regarding camps as contexts for informal learning. This article first describes how a Great Lakes water resource education camp is based upon professional definitions of informal, nonformal and formal education. Next, we describe specific details of our long-running Michigan 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp designed to foster teen leadership and watershed stewardship. The Camp utilizes research-based best practices in nonformal science education, Place Based Education, Great Lakes Literacy education, and environmental education, as we demonstrate through …

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Issues Associated With The Use Of Untreated Roadside Springs As A Source Of Drinking Water, Bryan Swistock, James Clark, Susan Boser, Diane Oleson, Amy Galford, Gary Micsky, Mark Madden Jan 2016

Issues Associated With The Use Of Untreated Roadside Springs As A Source Of Drinking Water, Bryan Swistock, James Clark, Susan Boser, Diane Oleson, Amy Galford, Gary Micsky, Mark Madden

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Roadside springs are prevalent across Pennsylvania, but little information has been available about their public use or their suitability as a drinking water source. Penn State Extension conducted research to document roadside spring use and drinking water quality between 2013 and 2015. A survey of over 1,000 Pennsylvania residents found that 30% have consumed water from a roadside spring and 12% consume water every year, mostly because they perceive the water as natural with a good taste. A synoptic survey of 37 springs in 2013"“2014 found that more than 90% failed one or more health-based drinking water standards. A more …

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There's Something Rotten In Film Criticism, And His Name Is, Regrettably, Not Johnny, Walter C. Metz Jan 2016

There's Something Rotten In Film Criticism, And His Name Is, Regrettably, Not Johnny, Walter C. Metz

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I argue for the development of a middle-ground film criticism, less jargon-filled than academic writing, yet one that uses historical and theoretical methods beyond those found in journalistic, mass media popular criticism. I develop a case study of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012), using Jean-Louis Comolli's essay, "A Body Too Much" to reveal the limitations of popular reviewers' reliance on a simplistic formulation of "good" acting.

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Impedance Biosensor Incorporating A Carboxylate-Terminated Bidentate Thiol For Antibody Immobilization, Rajeswaran Radhakrishnan, Madhavi Pali, Han Ju Lee, Thomas Randall Lee, Ian Suni Jan 2016

Impedance Biosensor Incorporating A Carboxylate-Terminated Bidentate Thiol For Antibody Immobilization, Rajeswaran Radhakrishnan, Madhavi Pali, Han Ju Lee, Thomas Randall Lee, Ian Suni

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An impedance biosensor is reported that employs the bidentate thiol, 16-[3,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)phenoxy]-hexadecanoic acid (BMPHA), as a bifunctional reagent for antibody immobilization atop an Au electrode, and the results are compared to those obtained for the analogous monodentate reagent, 16-mercaptohexadecanoic acid (16 MHA). The detection limit for peanut protein Ara h 1 on the BMPHA bidentate thiol- coated Au electrode is approximately 0.71 ng/mL (0.01 nM), about 3x lower than that obtained on the comparable monodentate (16-MHA) thiol-coated Au electrode. Daily impedance measurements were employed to study antibody regeneration with a mild denaturing agent, 0.2 M KSCN at pH 7.3. The antibody-coated …

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Electrodeposition Of Mos2 For Charge Storage In Electrochemical Supercapacitors, Daniel Falola, Tomasz Wiltowski, Ian Suni Jan 2016

Electrodeposition Of Mos2 For Charge Storage In Electrochemical Supercapacitors, Daniel Falola, Tomasz Wiltowski, Ian Suni

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Mo sulfide thin films were cathodically electrodeposited onto glassy carbon electrodes (GCE) from aqueous electrolytes containing 10 mM (NH4)2MoS4 and 0.2 M KCl. Film adhesion was adequate only for electrodes pretreated by potential cycling in 1.0 M HNO3 and 0.1 M NaF to enhance the surface roughness and partially oxidize the GCE. Previous studies report direct cathodic electrodeposition of MoS2, but energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction suggest that the as-deposited film is closer in stoichiometry to MoS3, which can be converted to MoS2 by annealing in Ar …

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Archivists And Thespians: A Case Study And Reflections On Context And Authenticity In A Digitization Project, Matthew J. Gorzalski Jan 2016

Archivists And Thespians: A Case Study And Reflections On Context And Authenticity In A Digitization Project, Matthew J. Gorzalski

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During a recent digitization project between archivists and theater faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), different assumptions and perspectives revealed competing ideas about context and authenticity of primary sources. This article discusses these points of contention by framing them within similar concerns expressed in the archival and humanities literature. It then examines theater literature to understand performance studies research needs and to conceptualize notions of context and authenticity in theater scholarship. The article supports prior assertions that notions of context and authenticity are not absolute but are rooted in the perspectives of different disciplines. It also argues that when …

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Enhanced Cognition And Hypoglutamatergic Signaling In A Growth Hormone Receptor Knockout Mouse Model Of Successful Aging., Kevin N Hascup, Mary K Lynn, Patrick J Fitzgerald, Shari Randall, John J Kopchick, Heather A Boger, Andrzej Bartke, Erin R Hascup Jan 2016

Enhanced Cognition And Hypoglutamatergic Signaling In A Growth Hormone Receptor Knockout Mouse Model Of Successful Aging., Kevin N Hascup, Mary K Lynn, Patrick J Fitzgerald, Shari Randall, John J Kopchick, Heather A Boger, Andrzej Bartke, Erin R Hascup

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Growth hormone receptor knockout (GHR-KO) mice are long lived with improved health span, making this an excellent model system for understanding biochemical mechanisms important to cognitive reserve. The purpose of the present study was to elucidate differences in cognition and glutamatergic dynamics between aged (20- to 24-month-old) GHR-KO and littermate controls. Glutamate plays a critical role in hippocampal learning and memory and is implicated in several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. Spatial learning and memory were assessed using the Morris water maze (MWM), whereas independent dentate gyrus (DG), CA3, and CA1 basal glutamate, release, and uptake measurements were conducted in …

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2016-2017 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Graduate Catalog), Southern Illinois University Carbondale Jan 2016

2016-2017 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Graduate Catalog), Southern Illinois University Carbondale

SIU Bulletins and Course Catalogs Archives

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2016-2017 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Undergraduate Catalog), Southern Illinois University Carbondale Jan 2016

2016-2017 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Undergraduate Catalog), Southern Illinois University Carbondale

SIU Bulletins and Course Catalogs Archives

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Regulation Of Antisense Transcription By Nua4 Histone Acetyltransferase And Other Chromatin Regulatory Factors., Bhawana Uprety, Amala Kaja, Jannatul Ferdoush, Rwik Sen, Sukesh R. Bhaumik Jan 2016

Regulation Of Antisense Transcription By Nua4 Histone Acetyltransferase And Other Chromatin Regulatory Factors., Bhawana Uprety, Amala Kaja, Jannatul Ferdoush, Rwik Sen, Sukesh R. Bhaumik

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NuA4 histone lysine (K) acetyltransferase (KAT) promotes transcriptional initiation of TATA-binding protein (TBP)-associated factor (TAF)-dependent ribosomal protein genes. TAFs have also been recently found to enhance antisense transcription from the 3' end of the GAL10 coding sequence. However, it remains unknown whether, like sense transcription of the ribosomal protein genes, TAF-dependent antisense transcription of GAL10 also requires NuA4 KAT. Here, we show that NuA4 KAT associates with the GAL10 antisense transcription initiation site at the 3' end of the coding sequence. Such association of NuA4 KAT depends on the Reb1p-binding site that recruits Reb1p activator to the GAL10 antisense transcription …

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