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Epigenetics in asthma and allergy
17 Dec 2013
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modification and microRNA control the accessibility of the genome and manage gene transcription in response to the environment in a heritable fashion. Recent evidence suggests that these mechanisms play a role in allergy and asthma. RECENT FINDINGS: Here, we give an overview on recent developments in the field of asthma and allergy...
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