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epigenetics

[¦ep·ə·jə¦ned·iks]
(genetics)
The study of those processes by which genetic information ultimately results in distinctive physical and behavioral characteristics.
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Genome-wide profiling of DNA methylation provides insights into epigenetic regulation of fungal development in a plant pathogenic fungus, Magnaporthe oryzae.
DNA Methylation Changes in Pleurotus eryngii Subsp. tuoliensis (Bailinggu) in Response to Low Temperature Stress
Epigenetic regulation involves the addition of small molecules to the DNA or to the histones associated with DNA.
Genetics, epigenetics and disease
miRNA does not alter the genetic code but rather affects its expression, providing another mechanism for epigenetic regulation.
Lasting impact of an ephemeral organ: the role of the placenta in fetal programming
In this study, we identified the IGENs in normal bladder cells and bladder cancer cells and then investigated the impact of epigenetic regulation and miRNA regulation on bladder carcinogenesis by comparing the IGEN in normal bladder cells with that in bladder cancer cells.
Network biomarkers of bladder cancer based on a genome-wide genetic and epigenetic network derived from next-generation sequencing data
In addition, the authors examine evidence of epigenetic regulation of A[beta] plaque formation in AD neurons and discuss different potential therapeutic approaches.
Neurodegeneration, Neurogenesis, and Oxidative Stress 2015
sup][14] This result supports existing findings of epigenetic regulation of TL.
Association between Long Interspersed Nuclear Element-1 Methylation and Relative Telomere Length in Wilms Tumor
DNA hypermethylation of this CDKN2A-specific region correlated with a significant increase in p14(ARF) and p16(INK4A) expression in HPV-positive OPSCC primary tumors, suggesting a potential mechanism connecting HPV positivity and expression of CDKN2A transcripts that is separate from tumor suppressor proteins p53 and pRb, and may involve direct epigenetic regulation.
Epigenetic Mechanisms of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Cancer
Epigenetic regulation constitutes an important mechanism by which dietary components can selectively activate or inactivate gene expression (Meeran et al.
Dendrosomal curcumin increases expression of the long non-coding RNA gene MEG3 via up-regulation of epi-miRs in hepatocellular cancer
EpiTherapeutics has generated a library of first-in-class, selective small molecule inhibitors of epigenetic regulation of gene transcription, in particular histone demethylases.
Gilead Sciences Acquires Danish Biotech Firm EpiTherapeutics for USD 65m
Epigenetic regulation of pluripotency and differentiation.
Role of Transcription Regulatory Complexes and Epigenetic Modifications in Driving the Cell Fate Decisions
One of the main benefits of epigenetic regulation discoveries is that epigenetic changes are reversible and that they can be chemically controlled by drugs.
Epigenetic alterations of the Wnt signaling pathway in cancer: a mini review
Two major components of epigenetic regulation are DNA methylation and histone acetylation.
Brain health: an untapped opportunity: the role of nutrition in cognitive function is complex and research is ongoing
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