DNA replication in early mammalian embryos is patterned, predisposing lamina-associated regions to fragility
Shuangyi Xu, Ning Wang, Michael V. Zuccaro, Jeannine Gerhardt, Rajan Iyyappan, Giovanna Nascimento Scatolin, Zongliang Jiang, Timour Baslan, Amnon Koren, Dieter M. Egli
The paper shows that DNA replication patterns in early mammalian embryos are established early, with late replicating regions near the nuclear lamina showing fragility and predisposing long genes to genetic changes.
Nature Communications · Jun 19, 2024Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology