Genomic Imprinting [genomový imprinting]
- Terms
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genetický imprinting
genomický imprinting
parentální imprinting
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Genetic Imprinting
Imprinting, Genetic
Parental Imprinting
The variable phenotypic expression of a GENE depending on whether it is of paternal or maternal origin, which is a function of the DNA METHYLATION pattern. Imprinted regions are observed to be more methylated and less transcriptionally active. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
- DUI
- D018392 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0027618
- History note
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- Public note
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