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  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Global diabetes incidence is increasing, posing a significant public health challenge.
  • Diabetes is a complex disease influenced by both genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
  • Epigenetic mechanisms mediate the impact of environmental stimuli on gene expression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of epigenetic modifications in the development and progression of diabetes.
  • To focus on DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and histone methylation in diabetes pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating epigenetic alterations in diabetes.
  • Analysis of research on DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and methylation.
  • Examination of epigenetic modulators in various diabetes models and complications.

Main Results:

  • Epigenetic changes, particularly DNA methylation and histone modifications, are observed in diabetes models.
  • Aberrant regulation of epigenetic modulators is implicated in diabetes development.
  • These epigenetic alterations link environmental factors to diabetes pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, play a crucial role in diabetes pathogenesis.
  • Understanding these epigenetic changes offers potential therapeutic targets for diabetes.
  • Environmental influences on epigenetics are key to diabetes development and progression.