Loss of Xist imprinting in diploid parthenogenetic preimplantation embryos
Loss of Xist imprinting in diploid parthenogenetic preimplantation embryos
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DOI:
10.1006/dbio.2001.0295
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发表时间:
2001-07-15
影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Brockdorff, N
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作者:
Nesterova, TB;Barton, SC;Brockdorff, N
We have analysed Xist expression patterns in parthenogenetic and control fertilised preimplantation embryos by using RNA FISH. In normal XX embryos, maternally derived Xist alleles are repressed throughout preimplantation development. Paternal alleles are expressed as early as the 2-cell stage. In parthenogenetic embryos, we observed Xist RNA expression and accumulation from the morula stage onwards, indicating loss of maternal imprinting. In the majority of cells, expression was from a single allele, indicating that X chromosome counting occurs to establish appropriate monoallelic Xist expression. We discuss these data in the context of models for regulation of imprinted and random X inactivation. (C) 2001 Academic Press.