TY  - JOUR
A1  - Mudiyanselage, Shachinthaka D. Dissanayaka
A1  - Wulfridge, Phillip
A1  - Sarma, Kavitha
T1  - The paradox of R-loops: guardians of the genome or drivers of disease?
Y1  - 2025/09/01 
JF  - Genome Research 
JO  - Genome Research 
SP  - 1919 
EP  - 1928 
DO  - 10.1101/gr.278992.124 
VL  - 35 
IS  - 9 
UR  - http://genome.cshlp.org/content/35/9/1919.abstract 
N2  - R-loops, chromatin structures containing DNA–RNA hybrids with displaced single-stranded DNA, play crucial roles in various cellular processes. Their formation is influenced by factors such as DNA topology, RNA stability, and the presence of GC-rich regions. However, excessive or uncontrolled R-loop accumulation can threaten genomic stability, leading to DNA damage, particularly double-strand breaks. To preserve genome integrity, cells have developed mechanisms to regulate R-loop formation and resolution. Dysregulation of these processes is linked to several diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. In this review, we will explore the dynamics of R-loop formation and resolution and how they are detected, their roles in DNA damage and repair, and how their dysregulation may lead to immune responses and disease pathogenesis. 
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