(in English) Post-implantation embryo development proceeds through several key morphogenetic events that are fine-tuned by epigenetic modifications. Gastrulation is one of the most crucial developmental event that occurs during early post-implantation stage resulting in the formation of the three germ layers together with the establishment of the anterior-posterior (A-P) axis. It requires a highly coordinated interaction between the embryonic and extra-embryonic regions of the developing embryo. Gastrulation initiates with the formation of the primitive streak and, during which, cells of the epiblast delaminate and ingress through the primitive streak to form the mesoderm and definitive endoderm. During early post-implantation stages, the pluripotent cell population of the epiblast undergoes very rapid cellular proliferation and extensive epigenetic programming. There are numerous studies emphasizing various signaling molecules, transcription factors and epigenetic machinery maintaining the genomic stability that drive successful gastrulation and any discrepancy or defects almost always results in embryonic lethality. One such newly highlighted silencing machinery is that of the Human silencing hub (HUSH) complex comprising of the core members; FAM208A; H3K9me3-reader, MPP8 and PPHLN that together..
