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PNLDC1 is essential for piRNA 3′ end trimming and transposon silencing during spermatogenesis in mice
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2017.
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Abstract
- piRNAs are regulatory RNAs that play a critical role in transposon silencing and gametogenesis. Here, the authors provide evidence that mammalian PNLDC1 is a regulator of piRNA biogenesis, transposon silencing and spermatogenesis, protecting the germline genome in mice.
- 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.61957ed5bdd4f0091b8c3b09bdab1f6
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-00854-4