Comprehensive Review on the Existence of Genomic Imprinting in Aves

Genomic imprinting results in monoallelic parent-of-origin gene expression. Therian mammals show conclusive evidence for imprinting, while the evidence in Aves is conflicting. It’s unclear if Aves have the proteins necessary for establishment and maintenance of imprinting loci. Every examined avian...

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Main Author: Gygax, Derek
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2014
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Online Access:http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3375
http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4374&context=etd