Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

autosome genomic imprinting

Term ID
GO:0141068
Synonyms
  • autosomal genomic imprinting
  • genomic imprinting of autosomal genes
Definition
The establishment of epigenetic modifications (imprints) in autosomal (non-sexual) chromosomes during gametogenesis, and propagation of these imprints during the organism's life. Genomic imprinting leads to an asymmetry between the maternal and paternal alleles and differential expression of the corresponding alleles. This can happen through heterochromatin formation or differential chromatin loop formation. 31782494
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes