The epigenome in neurodevelopmental disorders

J Reichard, G Zimmer-Bensch - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Neurodevelopmental diseases (NDDs), such as autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, and
schizophrenia, are characterized by diverse facets of neurological and psychiatric …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into DNMT1 and programmed cell death in diseases

L Yan, Q Geng, Z Cao, B Liu, L Li, P Lu, L Lin… - Biomedicine & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract DNMT1 (DNA methyltransferase 1) is the predominant member of the DNMT family
and the most abundant DNMT in various cell types. It functions as a maintenance DNMT and …

The computational power of the human brain

PJ Gebicke-Haerter - Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
At the end of the 20th century, analog systems in computer science have been widely
replaced by digital systems due to their higher computing power. Nevertheless, the question …

Regulatory mechanism and biological function of UHRF1–DNMT1-mediated DNA methylation

Y Ren - Functional & Integrative Genomics, 2022 - Springer
The maintenance of epigenetic characteristics is essential for the normal growth and
development of organisms. The maintenance of DNA methylation is an important way to …

Epigenetic regulation in epilepsy: A novel mechanism and therapeutic strategy for epilepsy

S Chen, M Huang, D Xu, M Li - Neurochemistry International, 2024 - Elsevier
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures with
excessive and abnormal neuronal discharges. Epileptogenesis is usually involved in …

Behavior, BDNF and epigenetic mechanisms in response to social isolation and social support in middle aged rats exposed to chronic stress

JV Borges, VN Pires, BS de Freitas… - Behavioural brain …, 2023 - Elsevier
Social deprivation can be stressful for group-living mammals. On the other hand, an
amazing response of these animals to stress is seeking social contact to give and receive …

Role of DNMTs in the Brain

CB Yildiz, G Zimmer-Bensch - DNA Methyltransferases-Role and Function, 2022 - Springer
DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) are widely expressed in the brain, dictating the
transcriptional activity of genes through various epigenetic mechanisms. Functional …

DNA Methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) shapes neuronal activity of human iPSC-derived glutamatergic cortical neurons

S Bachmann, J Linde, M Bell, M Spehr… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Epigenetic mechanisms are emerging key players for the regulation of brain function,
synaptic activity, and the formation of neuronal engrams in health and disease. As one …

DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) function is implicated in the age-related loss of cortical interneurons

A Hahn, D Pensold, C Bayer, J Tittelmeier… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Increased life expectancy in modern society comes at the cost of age-associated disabilities
and diseases. Aged brains not only show reduced excitability and plasticity, but also a …

DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) acts on neurodegeneration by modulating proteostasis-relevant intracellular processes

C Bayer, G Pitschelatow, N Hannemann… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The limited regenerative capacity of neurons requires a tightly orchestrated cell death and
survival regulation in the context of longevity, as well as age-associated and …