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Epigenetic Effect of Maternal Methyl-Group Donor Intake on Offspring’s Health and Disease
19 Apr 2022
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Maternal exposure to some dietary and environmental factors during embryonic development can affect offspring's phenotype and, furthermore, the risk of developing diseases later in life. One potential mechanism responsible for this early programming may be the modification of the epigenome, such as DNA methylation. Methyl-group donors are essential for DNA methylation and are shown to have an important role in...
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