Publication: The importance of epigenetics in embryonic development and reproductive biotechnology
Issued Date
2012
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eng
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1906-2257
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Mahidol University
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Faculty of Veterinary Science Mahidol University
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Journal of Applied Animal Science. Vol.5, No.2 (2012), 9-26
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Tuempong Wongtawan The importance of epigenetics in embryonic development and reproductive biotechnology. Journal of Applied Animal Science. Vol.5, No.2 (2012), 9-26. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/13317
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The importance of epigenetics in embryonic development and reproductive biotechnology
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ความสำคัญของสภาวะเหนือพันธุกรรม (Epigenetics) ในการเจริญเติบโตของตัวอ่อน และเทคโนโลยีทางการสืบพันธุ์
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It is well established that epigenetics and chromatin modifications are primary factors that can govern
gene activity and nuclear architecture. They are also proven to be essential for normal embryonic development
and cell differentiation. One important step during mouse development is the establishment of epigenetic
reprogramming which is believed to be vital for normal growth and development, however; the mechanism is
still poorly understood. Creating embryo using reproductive biotechnology such as IVM/IVF, ICSI and nuclear
transfer may cause abnormal epigenetic pattern. This review summarise the role and the importance of
epigenetic in embryonic development as well as reproductive biotechnology from research literature mainly
in mouse used as a model for mammalian development.