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Published on: November 15, 2021
Epigenetics and Cellular Metabolism
Wenyi Xu1, Fengzhong Wang1, Zhongsheng Yu2
1Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, China.
Epigenetic machinery regulates cellular metabolism and its dysfunction contributes to metabolic disorders. Manipulating metabolites offers a novel strategy to target epigenetic processes and disease progression.
Area of Science:
- Cellular biology
- Metabolism
- Epigenetics
Background:
- Eukaryotic cells utilize complex mechanisms to respond to environmental signals.
- Epigenetic machinery, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, is crucial for translating external stimuli into cellular responses.
- Epigenetic signatures are vital for maintaining cellular metabolism, and metabolites can influence epigenetic memory.
Approach:
- This review summarizes current research on the epigenetic regulation of cellular metabolism.
- It discusses the role of epigenetic machinery dysfunction in metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity.
- The review explores the potential of metabolite manipulation as a therapeutic strategy.
Key Points:
- Epigenetic regulation is central to cellular metabolism.
- Dysfunctional epigenetic machinery is linked to metabolic diseases.
- Metabolites can influence epigenetic processes and disease outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the interplay between epigenetics and metabolism is key to addressing metabolic disorders.
- Targeting epigenetic machinery through metabolite manipulation presents a promising therapeutic avenue.
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