The variable phenotypic expression of a GENE depending on whether it is of paternal or maternal origin, which is a function of the DNA METHYLATION pattern. Imprinted regions are observed to be more methylated and less transcriptionally active. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
    

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Growing babies. Part 1, War in the womb.

Gene regulation : a eukaryotic perspective / David S. Latchman.

Epigenetics / [edited by Derek J. Chadwick and Gail Cardew].

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Growing babies. Part 1, War in the womb.

Gene regulation : a eukaryotic perspective / David S. Latchman.

Epigenetics / [edited by Derek J. Chadwick and Gail Cardew].