Table 2 Epigenetic phenomena in dosage compensation
Feature | Drosophila | Mammals |
|---|---|---|
Histone Acetylation | H4Ac16, special histone isoform acetylation | Hypoacetylation |
CpG Methylation | Not described to date | Hypermethylation |
Histone Methylation | Not described to date | Hypermethylation |
Histone Phosphorylation | Assumed (kinase action) | Not described to date |
Macrohistone Formation | Not described to date | Yes |
Selection Pattern | No need for selection | Imprinted/Random |