Article
Genomic imprinting and reproduction
23 Sept 2005
Abstract excerpt
Genomic imprinting is the parent-of-origin specific gene expression which is a vital mechanism through both development and adult life. One of the key elements of the imprinting mechanism is DNA methylation, controlled by DNA methyltransferase enzymes. Germ cells undergo reprogramming to ensure that sex-specific genomic imprinting is initiated, thus allowing normal embryo development to progress after...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
