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Epigenetics and assisted reproduction.
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology - 1 Jun 2009
Wilkins-Haug Louise
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Epigenetics encompasses multiple mechanisms by which DNA transcription is altered in various tissues and at different times without changing the underlying gene sequence. Epigenetics plays a key role, especially during embryo and trophoblast development. As assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs) are used during these periods, a potential window of vulnerability exists during which epigenetic...
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