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The emergence of piRNAs against transposon invasion to preserve mammalian genome integrity
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2017.
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Abstract
- Transposable elements can be activated during germ cell maturation, potentially leading to genome instability and rewiring of the genetic circuitry. In this review, the authors discuss how the piRNA machinery suppresses these elements to ensure accurate spermatogenesis.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0b3b4ef728c435a8cd07bd60478597a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01049-7