Epigenetic Variation in Monozygotic Twins: A Genome-Wide Analysis of DNA Methylation in Buccal Cells

Epigenetic Variation in Monozygotic Twins: A Genome-Wide Analysis of DNA Methylation in Buccal Cells

DNA methylation is one of the most extensively studied epigenetic marks in humans. Yet, it is largely unknown what causes variation in DNA methylation between individuals. The comparison of DNA methylation profiles of monozygotic (MZ) twins offers a unique experimental design to examine the extent t...

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Main Authors: Jenny van Dongen, Erik A. Ehli, Roderick C. Slieker, Meike Bartels, Zachary M. Weber, Gareth E. Davies, P. Eline Slagboom, Bastiaan T. Heijmans, Dorret I. Boomsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
DNA methylation
cytosine
epigenetics
Illumina 450k
twin study
buccal epithelium
genome-wide methylation
children
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/5/2/347

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