Phenomena and Processes

Epigenetic Memory

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Memory, Epigenetic
  • Epigenetic Cellular Memory
  • Epigenetic Transcriptional Memory
  • Transgenerational Epigenetic Memory
  • Cellular Memory, Epigenetic
  • Epigenetic Cellular Memories
  • Epigenetic Memory, Transgenerational
  • Transcriptional Memory, Epigenetic

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2023

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Previous Indexing

  • Epigenesis, Genetic (2002-2022)

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  1. G05.308w.203.280

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Epigenetic Memory. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000094363. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000094363
  2. Epigenetic Memory. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107365292