X Chromosome Inactivation: Breakthrough in Genetic Treatment
May 7, 2025
X chromosome inactivation is a fascinating and essential process in female mammals that balances gene expression between sexes.Females possess two X chromosomes, leading to the necessity of silencing one to avoid an excess of gene products compared to males, who have only one X chromosome.
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X Chromosome Inactivation: Key to Treating Genetic Disorders
April 7, 2025
X chromosome inactivation is a crucial biological process that ensures females, with their two X chromosomes, do not express double the amount of X-linked gene products compared to males.This remarkable mechanism has far-reaching implications for understanding and potentially treating X-linked diseases such as Fragile X syndrome and Rett syndrome.
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