Do epigenetic changes caused by commensal microbiota contribute to development of ocular disease? A review of evidence

Abstract There is evidence that genetic polymorphisms and environmentally induced epigenetic changes play an important role in modifying disease risk. The commensal microbiota has the ability to affect the cellular environment throughout the body without requiring direct contact; for example, throug...

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Main Authors: Ashima Nayyar, Sofya Gindina, Arturo Barron, Yan Hu, John Danias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Human Genomics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40246-020-00257-5