DNA Methylation and Schizophrenia: Current Literature and Future Perspective

Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by dissociation of thoughts, idea, identity, and emotions. It has no central pathophysiological mechanism and precise diagnostic markers. Despite its high heritability, there are also environmental factors implicated in the development of sc...

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Published in:	Cells
Main Authors:	Thabo Magwai, Khanyiso Bright Shangase, Fredrick Otieno Oginga, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Thabisile Mpofana, Khethelo Richman Xulu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Subjects:	schizophrenia DNA methylation epigenetics biomarkers
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/11/2890

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