Methyl Donor Micronutrients that Modify DNA Methylation and Cancer Outcome

DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that is essential for regulating gene transcription. However, aberrant DNA methylation, which is a nearly universal finding in cancer, can result in disturbed gene expression. DNA methylation is modified by environmental factors such as diet that may modify...

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Main Authors: Abeer M. Mahmoud, Mohamed M. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/3/608