Erythroid Kruppel‐like factor (EKLF) is recruited to the <i>γ</i>‐<i>globin</i> gene promoter as a co‐activator and is required for <i>γ</i>‐<i>globin</i> gene induction by short‐chain fatty acid derivatives

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OBJECTIVES: The erythroid Kruppel-like factor (EKLF) is an essential transcription factor for beta-type globin gene switching, and specifically activates transcription of the adult beta-globin gene promoter. We sought to determine if EKLF is also required for activation of the gamma-globin gene by short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) derivatives, which are now entering clinical trials. METHODS: The functional and...

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