An Nlrp5-null mutation leads to attenuated de novo methylation in oocytes, accompanied by a significant reduction in DNMT3L
Leah Nic Aodha, Alexandra V. Pokhilko, Leah U. Rosen, Styliani Galatidou, Edyta Walewska, Christian Belton, António Miguel Galvão, Hanneke Okkenhaug, Lu Yu, Asif Nakhuda, Bill Mansfield, Soumen Khan, David Oxley, Montserrat Barragán, Gavin Kelsey
This study shows that Nlrp5-null oocytes have reduced DNMT3L and impaired de novo methylation, leading to imprinting disorders and developmental issues.
Molecular Human Reproduction · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology