Epigenetics and child health: basic principles.
Arch Dis Child
; 96(9): 863-9, 2011 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-20656732
ABSTRACT
Epigenetic mechanisms are believed to play an important role in disease, development and ageing with early life representing a window of particular epigenomic plasticity. The knowledge upon which these claims are based is beginning to expand. This review summarises evidence pointing to the determinants of epigenetic patterns, their juxtaposition at the interface of the environment, their influence on gene function and the relevance of this information to child health.
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Assunto principal:
Desenvolvimento Infantil
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Epigênese Genética
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article