epigenetic programming in the zygotic pronuclei

I. Literature review

[source]
Nameepigenetic programming in the zygotic pronuclei
IDGO_0044725
collection_id

Biological process

Exact synonym

chromatin reprogramming in the zygote

Description

The global programming of epigenetic modifications in the zygote following fertilization. The paternal genome undergoes active DNA demethylation before the first cell division, while the adjacent maternal genome is protected from this process.

External URL
Genes