Epigenetic Regulation during Primordial Germ Cell Development and Differentiation

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Epigenetic Regulation during Primordial Germ Cell Development and Differentiation
Title:
Epigenetic Regulation during Primordial Germ Cell Development and Differentiation
Journal Title:
Sexual Development
Publication Date:
30 November 2021
Citation:
Ramakrishna, N. B., Murison, K., Miska, E. A., & Leitch, H. G. (2021). Epigenetic Regulation during Primordial Germ Cell Development and Differentiation. Sexual Development, 15(5–6), 411–431. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1159/000520412
Abstract:
Germline development varies significantly across metazoans. However, mammalian primordial germ cell (PGC) development has key conserved landmarks, including a critical period of epigenetic reprogramming that precedes sex-specific differentiation and gametogenesis. Epigenetic alterations in the germline are of unique importance due to their potential to impact the next generation. Therefore, regulation of, and by, the non-coding genome is of utmost importance during these epigenomic events. Here, we detail the key chromatin changes that occur during mammalian PGC development and how these interact with the expression of non-coding RNAs alongside broader epitranscriptomic changes. We identify gaps in our current knowledge, in particular regarding epigenetic regulation in the human germline, and we highlight important areas of future research.
License type:
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Funding Info:
Overseas Funding:- MRC Core Funding (MC- A652-5QA10) BBSRC Responsive Mode Grant (BB/R002703/1) National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Cancer Research UK (C13474/A18583, C6946/A14492) The Wellcome Trust (219475/Z/19/Z, 092096/Z/10/Z)
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ISSN:
1661-5433
1661-5425
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