Reduced DNA methylation at the PEG3 DMR and KvDMR1 loci in children exposed to alcohol in utero: A South African Fetal Alcohol Syndrome cohort study

Reduced DNA methylation at the PEG3 DMR and KvDMR1 loci in children exposed to alcohol in utero: A South African Fetal Alcohol Syndrome cohort study

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a devastating developmental disorder resulting from alcohol exposure during fetal development. It is a considerable public health problem worldwide and is characterised by central nervous system abnormalities, dysmorphic facial features and growth retardation. Imprint...

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Main Authors: Michele eRamsay, Matshane Lydia Masemola, Lize evan der Merwe, Zane eLombard, Denis eViljoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
epigenetics
Imprinted genes
PEG3
KvDMR1
H19 ICR
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fgene.2015.00085/full

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