Personalized Epigenetics

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Personalized Epigenetics

Medical genetics Molecular biology

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Language: English

Published by: Academic Press

Published on: 28th April 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 7 Mb

ISBN: 9780128004364


Personalized Epigenetics

Discusses the core translatability of epigenetics to health management of individuals who have unique variations in their epigenetic signatures that can guide both disorder and disease prevention and therapy.

The book details inter-individual variability in the major epigenetic process in humans consisting of DNA methylation, histone modifications, and noncoding RNA, and the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic potential of the field. It also reviews the impact of the environment on epigenetic variations among individuals and the role of pharmacology and drug development in personalized epigenetics.

Most importantly, the text covers personalized epigenetics from a disease-oriented perspective, presenting chapters that provide advances in widespread disorders or diseases, including diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and pain management.

Core Concepts

Discusses the core translatability of epigenetics to health management of individuals who have unique variations in their epigenetic signatures

Details inter-individual variability in the major epigenetic process in humans consisting of DNA methylation, histone modifications, and noncoding RNA, and the consequent diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic potential of the field

Reviews the impact of the environment on epigenetic variations among individuals and the roles of pharmacology and drug development

Devotes several chapters to the advances made in widespread disorders or diseases, including diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and pain management

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