X Chromosome Inactivation: Key to Genetic Disease Treatments
April 7, 2025

X Chromosome Inactivation (XCI) is a fascinating cellular process that ensures gene balance between the sexes, highlighting the remarkable adaptations that female cells undergo to cope with their two X chromosomes.In women, one of the X chromosomes is effectively silenced, a phenomenon known as chromosomal silencing, to prevent an overdose of X-linked gene products.
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