Genetic and epigenetic dysregulation of imprinted genes in the brain.

abstract：:Neuromuscular disorders are a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting the neuromuscular system. The aim of this article is to review the major epigenetic findings in motor neuron diseases and major hereditary muscular dystrophies. DNA methylation changes are observed in both hereditary and sporadic forms, and comb...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Coppedè F

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim was to investigate the effect of miR-377 on DNMT1 expression and cancer phenotype in pancreatic cancer cells. MATERIALS & METHODS:Real-time PCR, luciferase assay, MTT and Annexin-PI staining were used. RESULTS:Decreased miR-377 and increased DNMT1 (verified as a target for mir-377) levels in pancreatic ca...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Azizi M,Fard-Esfahani P,Mahmoodzadeh H,Fazeli MS,Azadmanesh K,Zeinali S,Teimoori-Toolabi L

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma is a leading cause of death from cancers in the USA. While exposure to UV radiation has long been identified as a primary risk factor for melanoma, molecular mechanisms directly linking UV radiation to the development of melanoma, especially metastatic melanoma, are poorly understood. Besides abnormality in s...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Perera RJ,Ray A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Epigenetic signatures of germline cells are dynamically reprogrammed to induce appropriate differentiation, development and sex specification. We investigated sex-specific epigenetic changes in mouse fetal germ cells (FGCs) and neonatal germ cells. MATERIALS & METHODS:Six histone marks in mouse E13.5 FGCs and P1 ...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Kawabata Y,Kamio A,Jincho Y,Sakashita A,Takashima T,Kobayashi H,Matsui Y,Kono T

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The examination of potential roles of epigenetic alterations in the pathogenesis of psychotic diseases have become an essential alternative in recent years as genetic studies alone are yet to uncover major gene(s) for psychosis. Here, we describe the current state of knowledge from the gene-specific and genome-wide st...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Abdolmaleky HM,Zhou JR,Thiagalingam S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterize the genotypic and phenotypic extent of multilocus imprinting disturbances (MLID). MATERIALS & METHODS:We analyzed 37 patients with imprinting disorders (explorative cohort) for DNA methylation changes using the Infinium HumanMethylation450 BeadChip. For validation, three independent cohorts with im...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Bens S,Kolarova J,Beygo J,Buiting K,Caliebe A,Eggermann T,Gillessen-Kaesbach G,Prawitt D,Thiele-Schmitz S,Begemann M,Enklaar T,Gutwein J,Haake A,Paul U,Richter J,Soellner L,Vater I,Monk D,Horsthemke B,Ammerpohl O,

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify differentially methylated probes (DMPs) and regions (DMRs) in relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung function traits. METHODS:We performed an epigenome-wide association study of COPD and spirometric parameters, including forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), forced vital ca...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Lee MK,Hong Y,Kim SY,Kim WJ,London SJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We examined maternal prepregnancy anthropometry and cord blood DNA methylation. METHODS:Associations between maternal measures (i.e., weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, skinfolds, leptin) and methylation β-values at each CpG (measured by the Infinium MethylationEPIC BeadChip) were estimated am...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Yeung EH,Guan W,Mumford SL,Silver RM,Zhang C,Tsai MY,Schisterman EF

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is caused by an unstable trinucleotide (CTG) expansion at the DMPK gene locus. Cognitive dysfunctions are often observed in the condition. We investigated the association between DMPK blood DNA methylation (DNAm) and cognitive functions in DM1, considering expansion length and vari...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Breton É,Légaré C,Overend G,Guay SP,Monckton D,Mathieu J,Gagnon C,Richer L,Gallais B,Bouchard L

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are numerous examples of enduring effects of early experience on gene transcription and neural function. We review the emerging evidence for epigenetics as a candidate mechanism for such effects. There is now evidence that intracellular signals activated by environmental events can directly modify the epigenetic...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Sng J,Meaney MJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: To identify lncRNAs targeting GSK3β in MDD. Materials & methods: The levels of GSK3β and its three targeting lncRNAs (gsk3β antisense AS1, AS2 and AS3) were detected in 52 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) before and after 8 weeks of escitalopram treatment. The functional study was evaluated using the...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Liu Z,Li X,Chen C,Sun N,Wang Y,Yang C,Xu Y,Xu Y,Zhang K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We performed a study to identify the role of microRNA in thymoma. PATIENTS & METHODS:One hundred twenty-three thymoma patients with clinical information and miRNA expression data from The Cancer Genome Atlas were included in the study. Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis was integrated in our analysis. RESULTS ...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Wei J,Liu Z,Wu K,Yang D,He Y,Chen GG,Zhang J,Lin J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study DNA methylation patterns of cortical pyramidal layers susceptible to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) neurodegeneration. METHODS:Laser-assisted microdissection to select pyramidal layers' cells in frontal cortex of 32 human brains (18 LOAD) and Infinium DNA Methylation 450K analysis were perfor...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Hernández HG,Sandoval-Hernández AG,Garrido-Gil P,Labandeira-Garcia JL,Zelaya MV,Bayon GF,Fernández AF,Fraga MF,Arboleda G,Arboleda H

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The E3 ubiquitin ligase UBE3A, also known as E6-AP, has a multitude of ascribed functions and targets relevant to human health and disease. Epigenetic regulation of the UBE3A gene by parentally imprinted noncoding transcription within human chromosome 15q11.2-q13.3 is responsible for the maternal-specific effects of 1...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： LaSalle JM,Reiter LT,Chamberlain SJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a complex lung disease of unknown etiology. Development of IPF is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Gene-expression profiling studies have taught us quite a bit about the biology of this fatal disease, but epigenetic marks may be the missing link that connects...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Yang IV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein methyltransferases (PMT)s play essential roles in many biological processes through methylation of histones and diverse nonhistone substrates. Dysregulation of these enzymes has been implicated in many diseases including cancers. While PMT-associated biology can be probed via genetic perturbation, this approac...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Luo M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men in France. Apart from the genetic alterations in prostate cancer, epigenetics modifications are involved in the development and progression of this disease. Epigenetic events are the main cause in gene regulation and ...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Ngollo M,Dagdemir A,Karsli-Ceppioglu S,Judes G,Pajon A,Penault-Llorca F,Boiteux JP,Bignon YJ,Guy L,Bernard-Gallon DJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify DNA methylation biomarkers in peripheral blood samples from triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients. MATERIALS & METHODS:We conducted an epigenome-wide association study (EWAS): the most promising markers were identified in 233 TNBC case-control pairs (discovery set) and subsequently validated in...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Bermejo JL,Huang G,Manoochehri M,Mesa KG,Schick M,Silos RG,Ko YD,Brüning T,Brauch H,Lo WY,Hoheisel JD,Hamann U

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of bioactive dietary components are of particular interest in the field of epigenetics. Many of these compounds display anticancer properties and may play a role in cancer prevention. Numerous studies suggest that a number of nutritional compounds have epigenetic targets in cancer cells. Importantly, emerging...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Hardy TM,Tollefsbol TO

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body responds to an infection damaging its own tissues. Sepsis survivors sometimes suffer from immunosuppression increasing the risk of death. To our best knowledge, there is no 'gold standard' for defining immunosuppression except for a composite clinical en...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Beltrán-García J,Osca-Verdegal R,Romá-Mateo C,Carbonell N,Ferreres J,Rodríguez M,Mulet S,García-López E,Pallardó FV,García-Giménez JL

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A striking feature of mammalian genomes is the paucity of the CG dinucleotide. There are approximately 20,000 regions termed CpG islands where CGs cluster. This represents 5% of all CGs and 1% of the genome. CpG islands are typically unmethylated and are often promoters for housekeeping genes. The remaining 95% of CG ...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Vinson C,Chatterjee R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: To uncover a novel lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network associated with high-grade serous ovarian cancer metastasis. Material & methods: The candidate differentially expressed lncRNAs were obtained from RNA-sequencing data and determined by functional experiments. The downstream miRNAs and mRNAs were identified by bioinform...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Li X,Yu S,Yang R,Wang Q,Liu X,Ma M,Li Y,Wu S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The isoflavones genistein, daidzein and equol (daidzein metabolite) have been reported to interact with epigenetic modifications, specifically hypermethylation of tumor suppressor genes. The objective of this study was to analyze and understand the mechanisms by which phytoestrogens act on chromatin in breast cance...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Dagdemir A,Durif J,Ngollo M,Bignon YJ,Bernard-Gallon D

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: This study aimed to identify novel miRNAs (miRs) as regulators of UGT1A gene expression and to evaluate them as potential risk factors for the development of liver fibrosis/cirrhosis. Materials & methods: miRNA target sites in UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A (UGT1A) 3'-UTR were predicted and confirmed by luciferas...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Paulusch S,Kalthoff S,Landerer S,Jansen C,Schierwagen R,Klein S,Trebicka J,Strassburg CP

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Imprinted genes exhibit expression in a parent-of-origin-dependent manner and are critical for child development. Recent limited evidence suggests that prenatal exposure to phthalates, ubiquitous endocrine disruptors, can affect their epigenetic dysregulation. MATERIALS & METHODS:We quantified DNA methylation of n...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Tindula G,Murphy SK,Grenier C,Huang Z,Huen K,Escudero-Fung M,Bradman A,Eskenazi B,Hoyo C,Holland N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in therapy, subgroups of multiple myeloma continue to have a poor prognosis. Numerous epigenetic changes have been described and occur as both etiologic and secondary events, making myeloma a good disease in which to understand the role of epigenetic therapies. Here, we describe a number of cur...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Pawlyn C,Kaiser MF,Davies FE,Morgan GJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA methylation is widely studied in the context of cancer. However, the rediscovery of 5-hydroxymethylation of DNA adds a new layer of complexity to understanding the epigenetic basis of development and disease, including carcinogenesis. There have been significant advances in techniques for the detection of 5-hydrox...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Laird A,Thomson JP,Harrison DJ,Meehan RR

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: The role of circRNAs in esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) remains unclear. Materials & methods: Here we profiled six pair plasma circRNA in ESCC based on RNA sequencing, and then verified the elevation of hsa_circ_0004771 in 20 cancer tissues and 105 pair case-control plasma samples by quantitative reverse t...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Huang E,Fu J,Yu Q,Xie P,Yang Z,Ji H,Wang L,Luo G,Zhang Y,Li K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. We performed epigenetic analyses between and within 15 monozygotic (MZ) twin pairs discordant for focal or generalized epilepsy. Methods: DNA methylation analysis was performed using Illumina Infinium MethylationEPIC arrays, in blood ...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Mohandas N,Loke YJ,Hopkins S,Mackenzie L,Bennett C,Berkovic SF,Vadlamudi L,Craig JM

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The widely accepted association between aberrant methylation at specific imprinted loci and distinct imprinting disorders has recently been brought into question by the identification of methylation defects at multiple loci (multilocus methylation defect [MLMD]). Strikingly, in different imprinting disorders, the same...

journal_title：Epigenomics

authors： Eggermann T,Leisten I,Binder G,Begemann M,Spengler S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00