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Epigenetic Memory MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Epigenetic Memory
Tree Number(s)
G05.308.203.280
Unique ID
D000094363
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000094363
Scope Note
Various mechanisms by which a stable propagation of changes in gene expression that is passed from egg and sperm to the embryo persists via epigenetic changes, e.g., DNA METHYLATION pattern changes.
Entry Term(s)
Epigenetic Cellular Memory
Epigenetic Transcriptional Memory
Transgenerational Epigenetic Memory
Previous Indexing
Epigenesis, Genetic (2002-2022)
Public MeSH Note
2023
History Note
2023
Date Established
2023/01/01
Date of Entry
2022/07/12
Revision Date
2022/07/12
Epigenetic Memory Preferred
Epigenetic Cellular Memory Narrower
Epigenetic Transcriptional Memory Narrower
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