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Epigenetics and epilepsy
L Pulido Fontes1, P Quesada Jimenez2, M Mendioroz Iriarte1
1Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España; Navarrabiomed, Pamplona, Navarra, España.
Introduction:
Epigenetics is the study of heritable modifications in gene expression that do not change the DNA nucleotide sequence. Some of the most thoroughly studied epigenetic mechanisms at present are DNA methylation, post-transcriptional modifications of histones, and the effect of non-coding RNA molecules. Gene expression is regulated by means of these mechanisms and disruption of these molecular pathways may elicit development of diseases.
Development:
We describe the main epigenetic regulatory mechanisms and review the most recent literature about epigenetic mechanisms and how those mechanisms are involved in different epileptic syndromes.
Conclusion:
Identifying the epigenetic mechanisms involved in epilepsy is a promising line of research that will deliver more in-depth knowledge of epilepsy pathophysiology and treatments.
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