Non-mendelian inheritance: Genomic imprinting
Abstract
Genomic imprinting is a form of non-Mendelian inheritance. It refers to a parental-specific difference in the behaviour of homologous chromosomes or loci. Genes are expressed from two alleles; one maternal and one paternal. But in minor cases, genomic imprinting causes the differential expression of a gene according to its maternal or paternal origin. In this paper, we will discuss examples and the possible molecular mechanisms of imprinting.
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References
- Barlow DP. Imprinting: a gametes point of view. TIG 1994,10(6): 194-199.
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 1, 1996
Submission Date
November 11, 2016
Acceptance Date
January 1, 1996
Published in Issue
Year 1996 Volume: 9 Number: 2