Epigenetics in diabetic kidney disease.
J Am Soc Nephrol
; 22(12): 2182-5, 2011 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-22021712
ABSTRACT
Regulated gene expression by transcription factor networks is critical for normal kidney function. Disruption of these complex networks leads to biochemical aberrations associated with many renal diseases. Epigenetic mechanisms not involving changes in DNA sequence, such as DNA methylation and post-translational modifications of nucleosomal histones, also play a critical role in gene regulation by modulating chromatin access to the cellular machinery for transcription. These epigenetic modifications can be affected by intrinsic and extrinsic environmental factors and play a central role in dictating biologic phenotypes including pathologic disease. Emerging evidence also suggests, apart from traditional genetic predisposition, that epigenetic processes can persist across generations to play a modulating role in the development of renal diseases such as diabetic nephropathy. Recent advances in epigenome research has increased our understanding of epigenetic mechanisms involved in renal dysfunction that in turn may lead to identification of novel new therapeutic targets.
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Assunto principal:
Epigênese Genética
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Nefropatias Diabéticas
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article