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Contribution of the paternal histone epigenome to the preimplantation embryo
12 Nov 2024
Abstract excerpt
The paternal germline contains a plethora of information that extends beyond DNA. Packaged within the sperm cell is a wealth of epigenetic information, including DNA methylation, small RNAs, and chromatin associated histone proteins and their covalently attached post-translational modifications. Paternal chromatin is particularly unique, as during the process of spermatogenesis, nearly all histones are evicted...
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