Article
An Introduction to Epigenetics in Cardiovascular Development, Disease, and Sexualization.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology - 1 Jan 2000
Cunningham Christine M, Eghbali Mansoureh
Abstract excerpt
Epigenetic regulation of gene expression is integral to cell differentiation, development, and disease. Modes of epigenetic regulation-including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and ncRNA-based regulation-alter chromatin structure, promotor accessibility, and contribute to posttranscriptional modifications. In the cardiovascular system, epigenetic regulation is necessary for proper cardiovascular...
Topics
- Animals
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Chromosomes, Human, X
- Chromosomes, Human, Y
- Epigenesis, Genetic
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genomic Imprinting
- Health Status Disparities
- Humans
- Male
