Epigenetics: definition, mechanisms and clinical perspective.

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Published in Semin Reprod Med on August 26, 2009

Authors

Cathérine Dupont1, D Randall Armant, Carol A Brenner

Author Affiliations

1: Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.

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