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MeSH Heading: Genomic Imprinting
Tree Number(s): G05.308.203.500
Unique ID: D018392
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018392
Scope Note: 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)
Entry Term(s): Genetic Imprinting; Imprinting, Genetic; Parental Imprinting
NLM Classification #: QU 476
See Also: DNA Methylation
Public MeSH Note: 95
History Note: 95
Date Established: 1995/01/01
Date of Entry: 1994/01/25
Revision Date: 2016/06/17

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

ethics (ES)

genetics (GE)

immunology (IM)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

Concept UI: M0027618
Scope Note: 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)
Terms: Genomic Imprinting Preferred Term
Term UI T054836
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995); Imprinting, Genetic
Term UI T054834
Date11/26/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995); Genetic Imprinting
Term UI T054835
Date11/26/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995); Parental Imprinting
Term UI T054837
Date09/15/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995)

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