DNA Methylation in Nasal Epithelium: Strengths and Limitations of an Emergent Biomarker for Childhood Asthma

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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Main Authors: Giulia Solazzo, Giuliana Ferrante, Stefania La Grutta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
DNA methylation
nasal epithelium
asthma
biomarker
children
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.00256/full

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