Epigenetics and environmental chemicals

Epigenetics investigates heritable changes in gene expression occurring without changes in DNA sequence. Several epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and microRNA expression, can change genome function under exogenous influence. Here, we review current evidence in...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Current opinion in pediatrics 2009-04, Vol.21 (2), p.243-251
Hauptverfasser:	Baccarelli, Andrea, Bollati, Valentina
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Environmental Exposure Epigenesis, Genetic - drug effects Genetic Predisposition to Disease Humans Inorganic Chemicals - toxicity Organic Chemicals - toxicity Risk Factors
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