The gene for the transcription factor BHLHE40/DEC1/stra13 is a dynamically regulated primary target of the vitamin D receptor

▸ Genome-wide ChIP-seq data can predict ligand responsiveness of VDR target genes. ▸ FAIRE-seq time course data allow monitoring of dynamic chromatin opening. ▸ The BHLHE40 gene is a dynamically controlled VDR target gene with a short mRNA half-life of 0.9 h.