Abstract
DNA methylation is an important epigenetic mechanism, which often occurs in response to environmental stimuli and is crucial in regulating gene expression. It is likely that epigenetic alterations contribute to pathogenesis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 525-35 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 186 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sep 2012 |
Keywords
- Amidohydrolases
- Biopsy, Needle
- Blotting, Western
- Claudin-5
- DNA Methylation
- DNA Modification Methylases
- Down-Regulation
- Gene Expression Profiling
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Humans
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Immunohistochemistry
- RNA, Messenger
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Sampling Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Tissue Culture Techniques