Genomic imprinting: CTCF protects the boundaries

Annabelle Lewis, Adele Murrell

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Abstract

The DNA-binding protein CTCF, which acts as a chromatin 'insulator', regulates imprinting of the mammalian Igf2 and H19 genes in a methylation-sensitive manner. It has now been shown that CTCF is also required for protection against de novo methylation of the differentially methylated domain of H19 in the female germline.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R284-R286
Number of pages3
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume14
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Apr 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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