The most popular of these treatments aim to alter either DNA methylation or histone acetylation. Inhibitors of DNA methylation can reactivate genes that have been silenced. Two examples of these ...

Proper DNA methylation, histone methylation, and histone acetylation are all essential for the production of mature, functional gametes that make it possible for the cycle of life to perpetuate ...

The researchers analyzed the twins' global DNA methylation and histone H3 and H4 acetylation in samples from lymphocytes, buccal mucosal epithelial cells, skeletal muscle biopsies, ...

Epigenetic reprogramming holds promise for reversing aging, addressing cellular aging mechanisms and paving the way for ...

which confirms the importance of methylation for maintaining long-term memory. Another important epigenetic modification is histone acetylation. Histones are proteins that help DNA fold. Acetylation ...

These modifications, which include DNA methylation ... with changes in histone acetylation and methylation found in atherosclerotic tissues. Environmental exposure is a significant theme ...

Histones are proteins that package and organize DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. Various chemical modifications can occur on the histone tails, such as acetylation, methylation, ...