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Introduction to epigenetics

Table of Contents: “…Contents: Definition of epigenetics -- Three mechanisms; DNA methylation, histone modification, ncRNA -- Hypo and hyper DNA methylation and association with transcriptional state -- Mechanism of DNA methylation and enzymes responsible -- Examples of importance of DNA methytransferase enzymes -- Main types of histone modifications, concentrating on acetylation and methylation -- Mechanisms and enzymes for histone modifications -- Example of gene regulation by acetylation/deacetylation in Arabidopsis -- Non-coding RNA, using X-inactivation as an example -- The histone code.…”
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Epigenetic regulation of innate immunity

Table of Contents: “…Contents: The innate immune cells -- Pathogen sensing receptor system -- Histone modifications and inflammation control -- Critical role of Jmjd3, a trimethyl H3K27 specific demethylase, in M2 macrophage differentiation -- Identification of IRF4 as a Jmjd3 target gene inducing M2 macrophages.…”
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Epigenetics and pathology : exploring connections between genetic mechanisms and disease expression /

Table of Contents: “…Pathak, and Shiraz Mujtaba -- 6. Roles of histone deacetylases in epigenetic regulation : emerging paradigms from studies with inhibitors / Genevieve P. …”
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