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3 unusual facts about SWI/SNF


Chromatin remodeling

Inactivating mutations in SMARCB1, formerly known as hSNF5/INI1 and a component of the human SWI/SNF remodeling complex have been found in large number of rhabdoid tumors, commonly affecting pediatric population.

There are at least five families of chromatin remodelers in eukaryotes : SWI/SNF, ISWI, NuRD/Mi-2/CHD, INO80 and SWR1 with first two remodelers being very well studied so far, especially in the yeast model.

Tumor suppressor gene

Among the most frequently mutated genes are components of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, which are lost in about 20% of tumors.


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Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor

The rate of transcription for SWI/SNF and HDAC complexes seem to be regulated by the INI1 gene.

ECLiPSe

To simplify porting tasks, compatibility libraries for ISO Prolog and other Prolog dialects (C-Prolog, Quintus, SICStus, SWI-Prolog) are provided.

Sambhav Nepal Foundation

SNF currently sponsors 12 brilliant children coming from back warded families of villages like Aarupokhari, Manbu of Gorkha.

Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano

The Società di Navigazione e Ferrovie per lago di Lugano (SNF) was formed in 1873 to construct and operate a transport link from Menaggio, on Lake Como, to Luino, on Lake Maggiore, via Lugano.

Susceptibility weighted imaging

Recent studies suggest that SWI might be suitable for monitorizing neurosurgical patients recovering from Pneumocephalus, as air can be easily detected with SWI.

Due to its sensitivity to venous blood SWI is commonly used in traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and for high resolution brain venographies but has many other clinical applications.

SWI-Prolog

The name SWI is derived from Sociaal-Wetenschappelijke Informatica ("Social Science Informatics"), the former name of the group at the University of Amsterdam, where Wielemaker is employed.


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