Pinpointing the centre
The number of active X chromosomes in any cell is determined by a counting mechanism that maintains one X active per two autosome sets and that is postulated to act by blocking one X-inactivation center. Research on X-inactivation is discussed.
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Nature (London) 1996-01, Vol.379 (6561), p.116-117 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The number of active X chromosomes in any cell is determined by a counting mechanism that maintains one X active per two autosome sets and that is postulated to act by blocking one X-inactivation center. Research on X-inactivation is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0028-0836 1476-4687 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/379116a0 |