Chen Degui
Professor
Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
China
Biography
Dr. Chen Degui is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences , China.
Research Interest
My laboratory is currently interested in identification and characterization of histone demethylases. Through bioinformatic and biochemical analysis, we have identified several histone demethylases and hope to identify more of these enzymes that can specifically remove methyl groups from histones. By using different cell model systems, such as stem cell differentiation and prostate cancer cell models, we hope to reveal their roles in these processes. We will also use mouse genetic models to further characterize other biological functions of these enzymes.
