DNA methylation is a key component of the epigenetic machinery that is responsible for
regulating gene expression and, therefore, cell function. Patterns of DNA methylation …

Background Vitamin D has anticarcinogenic and immune-related properties and may protect
against some diseases, including breast cancer. Vitamin D affects gene transcription and …

Introduction: Mothers and infants are at high risk for inadequate vitamin D status.
Mechanisms by which vitamin D may affect maternal and infant DNA methylation are poorly …

Background Lack of vitamin D (VD) has been associated with colorectal cancer (CRC). VD
has anti-inflammatory effects and regulates several cellular pathways by means of its …

Aim This study examined catechol‐O‐methyltransferase (COMT) DNA methylation in the
peripheral blood of schizophrenia patients and also in healthy controls to investigate its …

Caudal-type homeobox protein 2 (CDX-2) is an intestine-specific transcription factor (TF),
with a polymorphic binding site (Cdx-2, rs11568820, A/G) in the vitamin D receptor gene …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review intends to bring up-to-date research findings on the
epigenetic effects of the 13 vitamins. Recent Findings The importance of the 13 essential …

Scope Low fiber intake is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
and cancer. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Two hypotheses …

Background: We have previously shown that vitamin D supplementation increases
telomerase activity, suggesting an anti-aging effect. In this study, we aim to test the …