Dietary Patterns are Associated with Leukocyte LINE-1 Methylation in Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Italy

Bioactive food compounds have different effects on global DNA methylation, an epigenetic mechanism associated with chromosomal stability and genome function. Since the diet is characterized by a mixture of foods, we aimed to identify dietary patterns in women, and to evaluate their association with...

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Main Authors: Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Giuliana Favara, Maria Clara La Rosa, Claudia La Mastra, Annalisa Quattrocchi, Antonella Agodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1843