Histological subtypes of RCC show unique chromosomal abnormalities
Clear Cell RCC nodular growth with areas of hemorrhage and necrosis
3p deletions
Papillary RCC solid white mass
Trisomy 7 and
17, loss of Y
Chromophobe
RCC expansile mass with a solid yellowbrown cut surface
Loss of multiple chromosomes
1, 2, 6, 10,

ccRCC lines show lack of solid tumor hallmarks such as
RAS, BRAF, TP53, PTEN and EGFR

Inactivation of the VHL is not sufficient to cause ccRCC in mice

ccRCC is characterized by LOH of chromosome 3
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Histones organize DNA, regulate expression, and can be modified

During transcription, histones are transiently both modified and exchanged

SETD2 is a non-redundant H3K36specific trimethyltransferase

SETD2 regulates cryptic transcription at internal exons

SETD2 is necessary for chromatinremodeler FACT’s recruitment

Knockdown of SETD2 decreases H2B occupancy in internal exons

Loss of SETD2 affects vascular remodeling in mice

Changes in SETD2 alter global gene expression

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