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Epigenetic Mechanisms of Genomic Imprinting : Common Themes in the Regulation of Imprinted Regions in Mammals, Plants, and Insects
Author
Source
Genetics Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Genomic imprinting is a form of epigenetic inheritance whereby the regulation of a gene or chromosomal region is dependent on the sex of the transmitting parent.
During gametogenesis, imprinted regions of DNA are differentially marked in accordance to the sex of the parent, resulting in parent-specific expression.
While mice are the primary research model used to study genomic imprinting, imprinted regions have been described in a broad variety of organisms, including other mammals, plants, and insects.
Each of these organisms employs multiple, interrelated, epigenetic mechanisms to maintain parent-specific expression.
While imprinted genes and imprint control regions are often species and locus-specific, the same suites of epigenetic mechanisms are often used to achieve imprinted expression.
This review examines some examples of the epigenetic mechanisms responsible for genomic imprinting in mammals, plants, and insects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
MacDonald, William A.. 2012. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Genomic Imprinting : Common Themes in the Regulation of Imprinted Regions in Mammals, Plants, and Insects. Genetics Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482826
Modern Language Association (MLA)
MacDonald, William A.. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Genomic Imprinting : Common Themes in the Regulation of Imprinted Regions in Mammals, Plants, and Insects. Genetics Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482826
American Medical Association (AMA)
MacDonald, William A.. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Genomic Imprinting : Common Themes in the Regulation of Imprinted Regions in Mammals, Plants, and Insects. Genetics Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482826
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482826