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Review
. 2009 Sep-Oct;20(9-10):563-72.
doi: 10.1007/s00335-009-9229-y. Epub 2009 Oct 15.

Imprinting evolution and human health

Radhika Das  1 , Daniel D Hampton, Randy L Jirtle
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Review

Imprinting evolution and human health

Radhika Das et al. Mamm Genome. 2009 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Genomic imprinting results in parent-of-origin-dependent, monoallelic expression of genes. The functional haploid state of these genes has far-reaching consequences. Not only has imprinting been implicated in accelerating mammalian speciation, there is growing evidence that it is also involved in the pathogenesis of several human conditions, particularly cancer and neurological disorders. Epigenetic regulatory mechanisms govern the parental allele-specific silencing of imprinted genes, and many theories have attempted to explain the driving force for the evolution of this unique form of gene control. This review discusses the evolution of imprinting in Therian mammals, and the importance of imprinted genes in human health and disease.

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