Epigenetic regulation of early human embryo development

Studies of mammalian development have advanced our understanding of the genetic, epigenetic, and cellular processes that orchestrate embryogenesis and have uncovered new insights into the unique aspects of human embryogenesis. Recent studies have now produced the first epigenetic maps of early human...

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Published in:Cell stem cell 2023-12, Vol.30 (12), p.1569-1584
Main Authors: Wilkinson, Amy L, Zorzan, Irene, Rugg-Gunn, Peter J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DNA Methylation
Embryo, Mammalian - metabolism
Embryonic Development - genetics
Epigenesis, Genetic
Humans
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Summary:Studies of mammalian development have advanced our understanding of the genetic, epigenetic, and cellular processes that orchestrate embryogenesis and have uncovered new insights into the unique aspects of human embryogenesis. Recent studies have now produced the first epigenetic maps of early human embryogenesis, stimulating new ideas about epigenetic reprogramming, cell fate control, and the potential mechanisms underpinning developmental plasticity in human embryos. In this review, we discuss these new insights into the epigenetic regulation of early human development and the importance of these processes for safeguarding development. We also highlight unanswered questions and key challenges that remain to be addressed.
ISSN:1934-5909
1875-9777
DOI:10.1016/j.stem.2023.09.010