Application of Epigenetics in TCM Research
10.3969/j.issn.1005-5304.2016.01.035
- VernacularTitle:表观遗传学在中医药研究中的应用
- Author:
Xihua CHENG
;
Chunmei RAO
;
Rong YU
;
Ting REN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
epigenetics;
TCM;
DNA methylation;
histone modification;
miRNA regulation;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2016;(1):134-136
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Epigenetics change has been considered to be the most promising new strategy for disease control and prevention. TCM regulates gene expression through epigenetics, participating in pathological and physiological process including cell apoptosis, proliferation, differentiation, cell cycle regulation, immunity, inflammation, and metabolism. This article reviewed the application of DNA methylation, histone modification and the miRNA regulation in TCM research.
