Increased methylation of gene promoters in the trophoblast of spontaneous miscarriages with trisomy 16

Abstract

An increased level of abnormal epigenetic regulation of gene expression in the trophoblast of spontaneous miscarriages with trisomy 16 was found. Among the hypermethylated genes, the group of genes of secreted proteins was significantly enriched, and a significant number of genes encoded receptors and transcription factors. Hypermethylation of the identified genes is a potential cause of death of embryos with trisomy 16 in the early stages of development.