NURF (Nuclear Factor Urecognizable in Ribosomal Factor)

NURF (Nuclear Factor Unrecognizable in Ribosomal Factor) is a specialized protein complex involved in the regulation of gene activity within the cell nucleus. It modifies the structure of chromatin—the combination of DNA and proteins—making specific genes more accessible for activation or repression. By doing so, NURF plays a crucial role in controlling how genes are turned on or off, which impacts processes like cell growth, development, and response to environmental signals. Although its name suggests it’s unrecognizable in ribosomes, NURF itself is key in gene regulation rather than protein synthesis directly.