Sammanfattning
-Epigenetic alterations may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. In particular, DNA methylation, a reversible and highly regulated DNA modification, could influence disease onset and progression since it functions as an effector for environmental influences, including diet and lifestyle, both of which are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
Originalspråk | engelska |
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Sidor (från-till) | 692-700 |
Tidskrift | Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics |
Volym | 7 |
Utgåva | 5 |
DOI | |
Status | Published - 2014 |
Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)
- Kardiologi