Concept information
Preferred term
Genomic Imprinting
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Genetic Imprinting
- Imprinting, Genetic
- Imprinting, Parental
- Parental Imprinting
Scope note
- The variable phenotypic expression of a GENE depending on whether it is of paternal or maternal origin, which is a function of the DNA METHYLATION pattern. Imprinted regions are observed to be more methylated and less transcriptionally active. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
History note
- 95
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018392
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