autosome genomic imprinting

Term ID

GO:0141068

Synonyms

• autosomal genomic imprinting
• genomic imprinting of autosomal genes

Definition

The establishment of epigenetic modifications (imprints) in autosomal (non-sexual) chromosomes during gametogenesis, and propagation of these imprints during the organism's life. Genomic imprinting leads to an asymmetry between the maternal and paternal alleles and differential expression of the corresponding alleles. This can happen through heterochromatin formation or differential chromatin loop formation. 31782494

References

Ontology

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