How Does Transcriptional Regulation Influence Tissue Development?
During tissue development, transcriptional regulation ensures that specific genes are activated or repressed at the right time and place. For example, in the development of the nervous system, different sets of genes are turned on in neurons versus glial cells. This selective gene expression is orchestrated by a combination of transcription factors and epigenetic modifications, leading to the formation of specialized cell types that constitute a functional tissue.
