Targeting DNA Methylation [PDF]
Clinical Cancer Research, 2009 Abstract Two nucleoside inhibitors of DNA methylation, azacitidine and decitabine, are now standard of care for the treatment of the myelodysplastic syndrome, a deadly form of leukemia. These old drugs, developed as cytotoxic agents and nearly abandoned decades ago were resurrected by the renewed interest in DNA methylation.
Jean-Pierre J, Issa, Hagop M, Kantarjian
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Exploring genome wide bisulfite sequencing for DNA methylation analysis in livestock: a technical assessment [PDF]
, 2014 peer-reviewedRecent advances made in “omics” technologies are contributing to a revolution in livestock selection and breeding practices. Epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation are important determinants for the control of gene expression in ...
Couldrey, Christine, Doherty, Rachael
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Investigating the epigenetic effects of a prototype smoke-derived carcinogen in human cells. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2010 Global loss of DNA methylation and locus/gene-specific gain of DNA methylation are two distinct hallmarks of carcinogenesis. Aberrant DNA methylation is implicated in smoking-related lung cancer.
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The Journal of General Physiology, 1966 The methylated bases of DNA are formed by the transfer of the methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to a polynucleotide acceptor. This transfer is catalyzed by highly specific enzymes which recognize a limited number of available sites in the DNA. The mechanism for the recognition is presently unknown.
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Comprehensive analysis of preeclampsia-associated DNA methylation in the placenta. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 A small number of recent reports have suggested that altered placental DNA methylation may be associated with early onset preeclampsia. It is important that further studies be undertaken to confirm and develop these findings.
Tianjiao Chu +6 more
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Co-targeting RNA Polymerases IV and V Promotes Efficient De Novo DNA Methylation in Arabidopsis. [PDF]
, 2019 The RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) pathway in plants controls gene expression via cytosine DNA methylation. The ability to manipulate RdDM would shed light on the mechanisms and applications of DNA methylation to control gene expression.
Chory, Joanne +9 more
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DNA methylation methods: Global DNA methylation and methylomic analyses
Methods, 2021 DNA methylation provides a pivotal layer of epigenetic regulation in eukaryotes that has significant involvement for numerous biological processes in health and disease. The function of methylation of cytosine bases in DNA was originally proposed as a "silencing" epigenetic marker and focused on promoter regions of genes for decades.
Shizhao, Li, Trygve O, Tollefsbol
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DNA methylation dynamics in aging: How far are we from understanding the mechanisms? [PDF]
, 2018 DNA methylation is currently the most promising molecular marker for monitoring aging and predicting life expectancy. However, the mechanisms underlying age-related DNA methylation changes remain mostly undiscovered.Here we discuss the current knowledge ...
Caiafa, Paola +3 more
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Predictors and consequences of global DNA methylation in cord blood and at three years. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 DNA methylation changes have been implicated in many common chronic diseases leading to the hypothesis that environmental and age-related DNA methylation changes within individuals are involved in disease etiology.
Julie B Herbstman +8 more
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Maternal corticotropin-releasing hormone is associated with LEP DNA methylation at birth and in childhood: an epigenome-wide study in Project Viva [PDF]
, 2018 BackgroundCorticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) plays a central role in regulating the secretion of cortisol which controls a wide range of biological processes. Fetuses overexposed to cortisol have increased risks of disease in later life.
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