Table 1 Summary of parent-specific monoallelic expression data, with potential gene function, indicated

From: The admixed brushtail possum genome reveals invasion history in New Zealand and novel imprinted genes

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