Genetic and Epigenetic Inheritance at Telomeres
Transgenerational inheritance can occur at telomeres in distinct contexts. Deficiency for telomerase or telomere-binding proteins in germ cells can result in shortened or lengthened chromosome termini that are transmitted to progeny. In human families, altered telomere lengths can result in stem cel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Epigenomes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4655/6/1/9 |