The Long Noncoding RNA, Jpx, Is a Molecular Switch for X Chromosome Inactivation

Gene Action in the X-chromosome of the Mouse (Mus musculus L.)

Mary F. Lyon · Nature · 1961 · 4K citations

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Polycomb Proteins Targeted by a Short Repeat RNA to the Mouse X Chromosome

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The human XIST gene: Analysis of a 17 kb inactive X-specific RNA that contains conserved repeats and is highly localized within the nucleus

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Requirement for Xist in X chromosome inactivation

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Role of Histone H3 Lysine 27 Methylation in X Inactivation

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