Reinforcement of repressive marks in the chicken primordial germ cell epigenetic signature: divergence from basal state resetting in mammals

In mammals, primordial germ cells (PGCs), the embryonic precursors of the germline, arise from embryonic or extra-embryonic cells upon induction by the surrounding tissues during gastrulation, according to mec...
Source: Epigenetics and Chromatin - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research