Article
Genetic factors regulating inflammation and DNA methylation associated with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases - 1 Mar 2013
Ianni M, Porcellini E, Carbone I, Potenzoni M, Pieri A M, Pastizzaro C D, Benecchi L, Licastro F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer (PCa) displays a strong familiarity component and genetic factors; genes regulating inflammation may have a pivotal role in the disease. Epigenetic changes control chromosomal integrity, gene functions and ultimately carcinogenesis. The enzyme glycine-N-methyltransferase (GNMT) contributes to S-adenosylmethionine level regulation and, by affecting DNA methylation, influences gene...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
