SETBP1 variants occur as somatic mutations in several malignancies and as de novo germline mutations in developmental disorders. Here the authors provide evidence that SETBP1 binds to gDNA in AT-rich promoter regions to promote target gene upregulation, indicating SETBP1 functions directly to regulate transcription.
- Rocco Piazza
- Vera Magistroni
- Carlo Gambacorti-Passerini