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Epigenetic drivers of genetic alterations.
Advances in genetics - 1 Jan 2010
Toyota Minoru, Suzuki Hiromu
Abstract excerpt
DNA methylation plays a key role in the silencing of cancer-related genes, thereby affecting numerous cellular processes, including the cell cycle checkpoint, apoptosis, signal transduction, cell adhesion, and angiogenesis. DNA methylation also affects the expression of genes involved in maintaining the integrity of the genome through DNA repair and detoxification of reactive oxygen species. Here, we discuss how...
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