MeSH definition : 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);
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)
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