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Gene Expression

Coordinated Changes in DNA Methylation and Histone Modifications Regulate Silencing/Derepression of Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Gene Transcription

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Pages 7929-7939 | Received 25 Jan 2005, Accepted 27 Jun 2005, Published online: 27 Mar 2023

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