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The Mammalian Epigenome

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Bernstein, Bradley E., Meissner, Alexander, Lander, Eric S.·2007·Cell

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Chemical modifications to DNA and histone proteins form a complex regulatory network that modulates chromatin structure and genome function. The epigenome refers to the complete description of these potentially heritable changes across the genome. The composition of the epigenome within a given cell is a function of genetic determinants, lineage, and environment. With the sequencing of the human genome completed, investigators now seek a comprehensive view of the epigenetic changes that determine how genetic information is made manifest across an incredibly varied background of developmental stages, tissue types, and disease states. Here we review current research efforts, with an emphasis on large-scale studies, emerging technologies, and challenges ahead.

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Authors
Bernstein, B. E., Meissner, A., & Lander, E. S.
Affiliations
  • Broad Institute (US)
  • Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (US)
Corresponding author
Bernstein, Bradley E.
Venue
Cell
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2007-02
Volume
128
Issue
4
Pages
669-681
ISSN
0092-8674 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2134087142
Cited by
2,086
References
97
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13.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Cell (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds
  • National Cancer Institute
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Chromatin Remodeling and Cancer
Keywords
DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin structure, epigenetic regulation, epigenetic inheritance
MeSH terms
Animals, Histones, Humans, Mammals, Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental, CpG Islands, DNA Methylation, Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly, Genomic Instability, Epigenesis, Genetic

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