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Paternally expressed gene 3 (Pw1/Peg3) promotes sexual dimorphism in metabolism and behavior.
PLoS genetics - 1 Jan 2022
Tanaka Karo, Besson Vanessa, Rivagorda Manon, Oury Franck, Marazzi Giovanna, Sassoon David A
Abstract excerpt
The paternally expressed gene 3 (Pw1/Peg3) is a mammalian-specific parentally imprinted gene expressed in stem/progenitor cells of the brain and endocrine tissues. Here, we compared phenotypic characteristics in Pw1/Peg3 deficient male and female mice. Our findings indicate that Pw1/Peg3 is a key player for the determination of sexual dimorphism in metabolism and behavior. Mice carrying a paternally inherited...
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