Breaking rules: the complex relationship between DNA methylation and X-chromosome inactivation in the human placenta
Abstract Background The human placenta is distinct from most organs due to its uniquely low-methylated genome. DNA methylation (DNAme) is particularly depleted in the placenta at partially methylated domains and on the inactive X chromosome (Xi) in XX samples. While Xi DNAme is known to be critical...
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2025-03-01
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Ráidu: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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Liŋkkat: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-025-00696-6 |