Title: DNA Methylation and Common Autoimmune Diseases
Abstract:DNA methylation,as an the most common forms of epigenetic modification,is an important regulation mechanism of genome function.Changes in DNA methylation can affect the expression of cytokine-related ...DNA methylation,as an the most common forms of epigenetic modification,is an important regulation mechanism of genome function.Changes in DNA methylation can affect the expression of cytokine-related genes,lead to T cell differentiation and responsiveness to changes that are closely related with autoimmune diseases.This review presents the recent research progress of common autoimmune diseases,particularly systemic lupus erythematosus and asthma and focuses on the role of DNA methylation's role in autoimmune diseases.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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