Phrases with «abnormal methylation»

The phrase "abnormal methylation" refers to a situation where chemical tags called methyl groups attach to the DNA in an unusual or inappropriate way. This can cause changes in gene expression, which may lead to different health conditions or diseases. Full definition

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Sentences with «abnormal methylation»

Some diseases like type 1 diabetes show abnormal methylation patterns,» says Watanabe. (sciencedaily.com)
Their analysis of data in previous studies done by The Cancer Genome Atlas group have shown that the types of abnormal methylation levels they found are lower in smokers who have quit for more than 10 years than those who have not quit. (sciencedaily.com)
Kimmel Cancer Center scientists developed drugs and compounds that block: genes altered by abnormal methylation; mutated genes; and, blood supplies to tumor cells. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
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Phrases with «abnormal methylation»

Sentences with «abnormal methylation»

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