The last couple years have seen several reports of enhancer RNAs (eRNAs and similar transcripts) that aid enhancer- and activator-dependent transcription. Arguably, a chunk of 5' end of the eRNA can remain attached with the template DNA and stick out; or can float around after being detached from the template; or can exist as a long tract of triplex along with the template. I would like to exclude the third possibility. Nonetheless, does anyone know what is the most prevalent scenario of the eRNAs inside the cell? Any theoretical arguments in support or against these possibilities?

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