Carry out epigenetic research in endocrine and metabolic diseases and adrenal tumors

VernacularTitle:开展内分泌代谢疾病及肾上腺肿瘤的表观遗传学研究
Author: Zhengpei ZENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Epigenetics; Genetics; Environment; Pheochromocytoma; Neuroblastoma
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(8):629-632
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This editorial introduces the definition and development of epigenetics, and its theory in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including endocrine and metabolic diseases. The difference between genetics and epigenetics in explaining neoplastic pathogenesis is compared in detail with illustration. It emphasizes the importance of environmental factors as well as the interaction of genetical and environmental factors in causing the diseases. The article calls for more epigenetic research in endocrine neoplasm, especially in pheochromocytoma and neuroblastoma.