DNA methylation dynamics of the human preimplantation embryo
In mammals, cytosine methylation is predominantly restricted to CpG dinucleotides and
stably distributed across the genome, with local, cell-type-specific regulation directed by …
stably distributed across the genome, with local, cell-type-specific regulation directed by …
A unique regulatory phase of DNA methylation in the early mammalian embryo
DNA methylation is highly dynamic during mammalian embryogenesis. It is broadly
accepted that the paternal genome is actively depleted of 5-methylcytosine at fertilization …
accepted that the paternal genome is actively depleted of 5-methylcytosine at fertilization …
The DNA methylation landscape of human early embryos
H Guo, P Zhu, L Yan, R Li, B Hu, Y Lian, J Yan, X Ren… - Nature, 2014 - nature.com
DNA methylation is a crucial element in the epigenetic regulation of mammalian embryonic
development,,,,. However, its dynamic patterns have not been analysed at the genome scale …
development,,,,. However, its dynamic patterns have not been analysed at the genome scale …
Epigenetic restriction of extraembryonic lineages mirrors the somatic transition to cancer
In mammals, the canonical somatic DNA methylation landscape is established upon
specification of the embryo proper and subsequently disrupted within many cancer types …
specification of the embryo proper and subsequently disrupted within many cancer types …
Single-cell DNA methylome sequencing of human preimplantation embryos
DNA methylation is a crucial layer of epigenetic regulation during mammalian embryonic
development,–. Although the DNA methylome of early human embryos has been analyzed …
development,–. Although the DNA methylome of early human embryos has been analyzed …
Targets and dynamics of promoter DNA methylation during early mouse development
J Borgel, S Guibert, Y Li, H Chiba, D Schübeler… - Nature …, 2010 - nature.com
DNA methylation is extensively reprogrammed during the early phases of mammalian
development, yet genomic targets of this process are largely unknown. We optimized …
development, yet genomic targets of this process are largely unknown. We optimized …
Human DNA methylomes at base resolution show widespread epigenomic differences
DNA cytosine methylation is a central epigenetic modification that has essential roles in
cellular processes including genome regulation, development and disease. Here we …
cellular processes including genome regulation, development and disease. Here we …
Genome-scale DNA methylation maps of pluripotent and differentiated cells
DNA methylation is essential for normal development,, and has been implicated in many
pathologies including cancer,. Our knowledge about the genome-wide distribution of DNA …
pathologies including cancer,. Our knowledge about the genome-wide distribution of DNA …
Reconstituting the transcriptome and DNA methylome landscapes of human implantation
Implantation is a milestone event during mammalian embryogenesis. Implantation failure is
a considerable cause of early pregnancy loss in humans. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining …
a considerable cause of early pregnancy loss in humans. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining …
DNA methylation represses transcription in vivo
Z Siegfried, S Eden, M Mendelsohn, X Feng… - Nature …, 1999 - nature.com
DNA in somatic tissue is characterized by a bimodal pattern of methylation, which is
established in the animal through a series of developmental events 1. In the mouse blastula …
established in the animal through a series of developmental events 1. In the mouse blastula …