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Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation profile identifies differentially methylated loci associated with human intervertebral disc degeneration
12 Sept 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Environmental and endogenous factors under genetic predisposition are considered to initiate the human intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. DNA methylation is an essential mechanism to ensure cell-specific gene expression for normal development and tissue stability. Aberrant epigenetic alterations play a pivotal role in several diseases, including osteoarthritis. However, epigenetic alternations,...
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