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Sex-specificity in transgenerational epigenetic programming.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20483359     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Prenatal programming of the epigenome is a critical determinant in offspring outcome and stands at the interface between environment and genetics. Maternal experiences such as stress and obesity are associated with a host of neurodevelopmental and metabolic diseases, some of which have been characterized into the second and third generations. The mechanism through which determinants such as maternal diet or stress contribute to disease development likely involves a complex interaction between the maternal environment, placental changes, and epigenetic programming of the embryo. While we have begun to more fully appreciate and explore the epigenome in determination of disease risk, we know little as to the contribution embryo sex makes in epigenetic regulation. This review discusses the importance of sex differences in the transmission and inheritance of traits that are generated in the prenatal environment using models of maternal stress and diet.
Authors:
Gregory A Dunn; Christopher P Morgan; Tracy L Bale
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-05-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hormones and behavior     Volume:  59     ISSN:  1095-6867     ISO Abbreviation:  Horm Behav     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-22     Completed Date:  2011-08-05     Revised Date:  2011-09-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0217764     Medline TA:  Horm Behav     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  290-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Epigenesis, Genetic / physiology*
Female
Male
Pregnancy
Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / physiopathology*
Sex Characteristics*
Sex Factors
Stress, Physiological / physiology*

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