Genomic imprinting: mechanism and role in human pathology.

Article

Genomic imprinting: mechanism and role in human pathology.

The American journal of pathology - 1 Mar 1994

Tycko B

Abstract excerpt

Most genes are expressed from two alleles, one maternal and the other paternal. The term "genomic imprinting" refers to a genetic phenomenon which produces some interesting exceptions to this rule. Genes which are subject to imprinting are molecularly marked before fertilization such that they ar...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Gene Expression Regulation
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Humans
Mice
Neoplasms
Transcription, Genetic

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