Localization of chromosomes and the distribution of the histone modification H3K4me3 in mouse oocytes (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Localization of chromosomes and the distribution of the histone modification H3K4me3 in mouse oocytes

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A picture of a mouse MII stage eggs with the location of chromosomes (green) and the distribution of the histone modification H3K4me3 (purple). The team confirmed that H3K4me3 was significantly accumulated on the cell membrane side of chromosomes.

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Kei Miyamoto/Kyushu University

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