This study suggests a mechanism by which LSD1 controls DNA methylation in mouse ESCs, independently of its lysine demethylase activity. The demethylase-independent function of LSD1 regulates the DNMT1 and UHRF1 protein stability through interaction with USP7 and HDAC1.
- Sandhya Malla
- Kanchan Kumari
- Francesca Aguilo