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ES cell differentiation system recapitulates the establishment of imprinted gene expression in a cell-type-specific manner.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Mar 2012
Kohama Chihiro, Kato Hidemasa, Numata Koji, Hirose Michiko, Takemasa Tohru, Ogura Atsuo, Kiyosawa Hidenori
Abstract excerpt
Genomic imprinting is a phenomenon whereby monoallelic gene expression occurs in a parent-of-origin-specific manner. A subset of imprinted genes acquires a tissue-specific imprinted status during the course of tissue development, and this process can be analyzed by means of an in vitro differentiation system utilizing embryonic stem (ES) cells. In neurons, the gene Ube3a is expressed from the maternal allele...
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