epigenomeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• IPA^(key): /ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/
• ハイフネーション: ep‧i‧ge‧nome

名詞

epigenome (複数形 epigenomes)

1. (genetics) The total epigenetic state of a cell.
   • 2008 August 7, The American Association for Cancer Research Human Epigenome Task Force; European Union, Network of Excellence, Scientific Advisory Board, “Moving AHEAD with an international human epigenome project”, in Nature, volume 454, →DOI, page 711:

     It is now possible to define whole epigenomes, representing the totality of epigenetic marks in a given cell type. Epigenetic processes are essential for packaging and interpreting the genome, are fundamental to normal development and are increasingly recognized as being involved in human disease.

2. (genetics) A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.

関連する語

• epigenetics
• epigenomic