Epigenetics in precision nutrition
Precision nutrition is an emerging area of nutrition research, with primary focus on the
individual variability in response to dietary and lifestyle factors, which are mainly determined …
individual variability in response to dietary and lifestyle factors, which are mainly determined …
An epigenome-wide association study in whole blood of measures of adiposity among Ghanaians: the RODAM study
Background Epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) have identified DNA methylation
loci involved in adiposity. However, EWAS on adiposity in sub-Saharan Africans are lacking …
loci involved in adiposity. However, EWAS on adiposity in sub-Saharan Africans are lacking …
What role does the endocannabinoid system play in the pathogenesis of obesity?
P Schulz, S Hryhorowicz, AM Rychter, A Zawada… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signaling system formed by specific
receptors (cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 (CB1 and CB2)), their endogenous ligands …
receptors (cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 (CB1 and CB2)), their endogenous ligands …
Impact of BMI and waist circumference on epigenome-wide DNA methylation and identification of epigenetic biomarkers in blood: an EWAS in multi-ethnic Asian …
Background The prevalence of obesity and its related chronic diseases have been
increasing especially in Asian countries. Obesity-related genetic variants have been …
increasing especially in Asian countries. Obesity-related genetic variants have been …
Male obesity effects on sperm and next-generation cord blood DNA methylation
R Potabattula, M Dittrich, M Schorsch, T Hahn, T Haaf… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
The prevalence of metabolic disorders, in particular obesity has dramatically increased
worldwide. Genetic variants explain only a minor part of the obesity epidemic induced by …
worldwide. Genetic variants explain only a minor part of the obesity epidemic induced by …
Insights into the multifactorial causation of obesity by integrated genetic and epigenetic analysis
S Diels, W Vanden Berghe, W Van Hul - Obesity Reviews, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is a highly heritable multifactorial disease that places an enormous burden on
human health. Its increasing prevalence and the concomitant‐reduced life expectancy has …
human health. Its increasing prevalence and the concomitant‐reduced life expectancy has …
Examining the association between adiposity and DNA methylation: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
WL Do, J Gohar, LE McCullough, KI Galaviz… - Obesity …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is associated with widespread differential DNA methylation (DNAm) patterns, though
there have been limited overlap in the obesity‐associated cytosine–guanine nucleotide pair …
there have been limited overlap in the obesity‐associated cytosine–guanine nucleotide pair …
Placental DNA methylation changes associated with maternal prepregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain
Background Maternal obesity prior to or during pregnancy influences fetal growth,
predisposing the offspring to increased risk for obesity across the life course. Placental …
predisposing the offspring to increased risk for obesity across the life course. Placental …
[HTML][HTML] Epigenetic disturbances in obesity and diabetes: Epidemiological and functional insights
M Loh, L Zhou, HK Ng, JC Chambers - Molecular Metabolism, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are major public health issues worldwide,
and put a significant burden on the healthcare system. Genetic variants, along with …
and put a significant burden on the healthcare system. Genetic variants, along with …
Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation and acute coronary syndrome
J Li, X Zhu, K Yu, H Jiang, Y Zhang, S Deng… - Circulation …, 2017 - Am Heart Assoc
Rationale: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Immune
functions play a vital role in ACS development; however, whether epigenetic modulation …
functions play a vital role in ACS development; however, whether epigenetic modulation …