Table 1 Summary of parent-specific monoallelic expression data, with potential gene function, indicated
Gene | Heterozygous individuals displaying monoallelic expression | Parent-specific expression? | Number of duos identified | Function—human and mouse studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GPX7 | 19 | Yes—Maternal | 7 | Protects from oxidative stress, suppresses growth77 |
EPM2AIP1 | 7 | Yes—Paternal | 5 | Involved in glycogen storage, promotes growth79 |
MLH1 | 31 | Yes—Paternal | 5 | DNA mismatch repair protein, stable epiallele82 |
UBP1 | 35 | Yes—Paternal | 4 | Embryonic lethal promotes placental growth78 |