The importance of epigenetics in embryonic development and reproductive biotechnology

• Main Author: Tuempong Wongtawan
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Department of Pre-clinic and Applied Animal Science
• Format: Review Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: epigenetics; development; reproductive biotechnology; การเจริญเติบโตของตัวอ่อน; สภาวะเหนือพันธุกรรม; เทคโนโลยีชีวภาพทางการสืบพันธุ์; Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/1691
• Institution: Mahidol University

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 establish...