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Epigenetics: Regulation Through Repression

Wolffe, Alan P., Matzke, Marjori A.·1999·Science

Abstract

Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that occur without a change in DNA sequence. Epigenetic phenomena have major economic and medical relevance, and several, such as imprinting and paramutation, violate Mendelian principles. Recent discoveries link the recognition of nucleic acid sequence homology to the targeting of DNA methylation, chromosome remodeling, and RNA turnover. Although epigenetic mechanisms help to protect cells from parasitic elements, this defense can complicate the genetic manipulation of plants and animals. Essential for normal development, epigenetic controls become misdirected in cancer cells and other human disease syndromes.

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Authors
Wolffe, A. P., & Matzke, M. A.
Venue
Science
Published
1999-10-15
Volume
286
Issue
5439
Pages
481-486
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
OpenAlex
W2109881276
Cited by
1,239
References
7
FWCI
22.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
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