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What is a genomic imprinting disorder?
Posted April 19, 2024
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A genomic imprinting disorder is a congenital condition caused by abnormal epigenetic modifications which affect the expression of imprinted genes. They are marked by similar clinical symptoms impacting growth, metabolism, and development. Genomic imprinting disorders result from errors in the process of genomic imprinting, leading to inappropriate expression or silencing of genes inherited from one parent.
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