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Process of X chromosome inactivation (Xi). XIST is triggering an X chromosome inactivation while the other X chromosome remains active. XIST is spreading along one of the X chromosomes (coating) and its binding triggers the chromatin inactivation. Xic: X-inactivation center, iChrX: inactive Xchr, aChrX: active Xchr [14].
