Physical activity in the prevention of human diseases: role of epigenetic modifications

Physical activity in the prevention of human diseases: role of epigenetic modifications

Abstract Epigenetic modification refers to heritable changes in gene function that cannot be explained by alterations in the DNA sequence. The current literature clearly demonstrates that the epigenetic response is highly dynamic and influenced by different biological and environmental factors such...

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Main Authors: Elisa Grazioli, Ivan Dimauro, Neri Mercatelli, Guan Wang, Yannis Pitsiladis, Luigi Di Luigi, Daniela Caporossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
DNA methylation
Histone modification
Exercise
Disease prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-4193-5

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