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Y. Jessie Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. With a focus on the transcription process in eukaryotic cells, her research delves into the biochemical mechanisms underlying RNA polymerase II post-translational modifications and their effects on gene-specific regulation. The Zhang Lab investigates the structure and function of C-terminal domain phosphatases, particularly how prolyl isomerization at CTD proline residues influences transcription by regulating substrate availability for phosphatases. Additionally, the lab develops chemical compounds and probes aimed at understanding proline isomerization specificity in CTD binding enzymes, which also promote neuron regeneration.
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