Epigenetic memory in plants.
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Authors
Iwasaki, Mayumi
Paszkowski, Jerzy
Abstract
Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in patterns of gene expression that occur without alterations in DNA sequence. The epigenetic mechanisms involve covalent modifications of DNA and histones, which affect transcriptional activity of chromatin. Since chromatin states can be propagated through mitotic and meiotic divisions, epigenetic mechanisms are thought to provide heritable 'cellular memory'. Here, we review selected examples of epigenetic memory in plants and briefly discuss underlying mechanisms.
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epialleles, epigenetics, memory, plants, transposons, Cell Division, DNA, Plant, Epigenesis, Genetic, Histones, Inheritance Patterns, Plant Physiological Phenomena
Journal Title
EMBO J
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0261-4189
1460-2075
1460-2075
Volume Title
33
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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This work was supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the European Research Council.