Methylation patterns at the hypervariable X-chromosome locus DXS255 (M27 beta): correlation with X-inactivation status. |
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Authors: | Y Boyd N J Fraser |
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Institution: | Division of Genetics, MRC Radiobiology Unit, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, England. |
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Abstract: | Methylation patterns surrounding a hypervariable X-chromosome locus, DXS255, have been analyzed with the restriction enzyme MspI and its methylation-sensitive isoschizomer HpaII. HpaII sites flanking the hypervariable region were found to be methylated on 41 active X chromosomes and unmethylated on 11 inactive X chromosomes present in a range of male, female, and hybrid cells and tissues. This differential methylation pattern coupled with the previously described high level (greater than 90%) of heterozygosity at the DXS255 locus can therefore be applied to determine the inactivation status of X chromosomes in females heterozygous for X-linked disease and in tumor clonality studies. |
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