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Stochastic Epigenetic Mutations Influence Parkinson's Disease Risk, Progression, and Mortality.
Journal of Parkinson's disease - 1 Jan 2022
Chen Gary K, Yan Qi, Paul Kimberly C, Kusters Cynthia D J, Folle Aline Duarte, Furlong Melissa, Keener Adrienne, Bronstein Jeff, Horvath Steve, Ritz Beate
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BACKGROUND: Stochastic epigenetic mutations (SEM) reflect a deviation from normal site-specific methylation patterns. Epigenetic mutation load (EML) captures the accumulation of SEMs across an individual's genome and may reflect dysfunction of the epigenetic maintenance system in response to epigenetic challenges. OBJECTIVE: We investigate whether EML is associated with PD risk and time to events (i.e., death and...
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