Differences in expression rather than methylation at placenta-specific imprinted loci is associated with intrauterine growth restriction
Abstract Background Genome-wide studies have begun to link subtle variations in both allelic DNA methylation and parent-of-origin genetic effects with early development. Numerous reports have highlighted that the placenta plays a critical role in coordinating fetal growth, with many key functions re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | Clinical Epigenetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-019-0630-4 |