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Epigenetics Primer Michelle Amaral, PhD
Epigenetics Retreat
July 11, 2012
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Epigenetics …
¤ Does not change the sequence of DNA
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¤ Modulates access of a gene to the cell’s transcription machinery
¤ Controls gene expression
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Types of Epigenetic Modifications
¤ DNA methylation ¤ CpG residues
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¤ Histone modifications
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Controlling Gene Expression
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Heritability and Environment
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Epigenetics and Aging
¤ Reduced methylation in centenarian
Heyn H et al. PNAS 2012;109:10522-10527
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¤ Also changes in the pattern of methylation ¤ Promoters of tumor suppressor genes: higher
methylation
¤ Unclear: reason for methylation loss ¤ DNA methyltransferases? ¤ Reduced folate consumption?
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Epigenetics and Cancer