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Genomic imprinting and parent-of-origin effects on complex traits

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Lawson, Heather A., Cheverud, James M., Wolf, Jason B.·2013·Nature Reviews Genetics

Abstract

Parent-of-origin effects occur when the phenotypic effect of an allele depends on whether it is inherited from the mother or the father. Several phenomena can cause parent-of-origin effects, but the best characterized is parent-of-origin-dependent gene expression associated with genomic imprinting. The development of new mapping approaches applied to the growing abundance of genomic data has demonstrated that imprinted genes can be important contributors to complex trait variation. Therefore, to understand the genetic architecture and evolution of complex traits, including complex diseases and traits of agricultural importance, it is crucial to account for these parent-of-origin effects. Here, we discuss patterns of phenotypic variation associated with imprinting, evidence supporting its role in complex trait variation and approaches for identifying its molecular signatures.

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Authors
Lawson, H. A., Cheverud, J. M., & Wolf, J. B.
Affiliations
  • Washington University in St. Louis (US)
  • Loyola University Chicago (US)
  • University of Bath (GB)
Corresponding author
Wolf, Jason B.
Venue
Nature Reviews Genetics
Published
2013-08-06
Volume
14
Issue
9
Pages
609-617
ISSN
  • 1471-0056 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-0064
OpenAlex
W2005122856
Cited by
262
References
83
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FWCI
2.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Nature Reviews Genetics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • The University of Bath Online Publications Store (The University of Bath) (submittedVersion)
  • Pure (University of Bath) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/C516936/1)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (K01DK095003, P30DK056341)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
Keywords
genomic imprinting, parent-of-origin effects, complex traits, imprinted genes, genetic architecture, complex diseases, agronomic traits, gene mapping
MeSH terms
Alleles, Epistasis, Genetic, Humans, Models, Genetic, Phenotype, Genomic Imprinting, Quantitative Trait, Heritable, Multifactorial Inheritance, Quantitative Trait Loci

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