DNA Methylation in Nasal Epithelium: Strengths and Limitations of an Emergent Biomarker for Childhood Asthma
Asthma is one of the most widespread chronic respiratory conditions. This disease primarily develops in childhood and is influenced by different factors, mainly genetics and environmental factors. DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism which may represent a bridge between these two factors, prov...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.00256/full |