Sex-based disparities in DNA methylation and gene expression in late-gestation mouse placentas.
Lisa-Marie LegaultMélanie Breton-LarrivéeAlexandra Langford-AvelarAnthony LemieuxSerge McGrawPublished in: Biology of sex differences (2024)
Our study provides comprehensive lists of DEGs and DMRs between male and female that collectively cause profound differences in the DNA methylation and gene expression profiles of late-gestation mouse placentas. Our results demonstrate the importance of incorporating sex-specific analyses into epigenetic and transcription studies to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of their conclusions and help address the significant knowledge gap regarding how sex differences influence placental function.