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  • Molecular Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Epigenetic alterations impact disease risk, clinical manifestations, and outcomes.
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating condition with limited therapeutic options.
  • Prenatal and postnatal factors significantly influence NEC susceptibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review epigenetic mechanisms involved in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for NEC by understanding epigenetic alterations.
  • To elucidate the role of developmental, immune, microbiome, and nutritional factors in NEC pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review utilizing PubMed, EMBASE, and Science Direct.
  • Assimilation of own laboratory research findings with existing literature.
  • Focus on key epigenetic mechanisms including DNA methylation, long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and inflammation.

Main Results:

  • Key developmental changes in DNA methylation in the immature intestine are implicated in NEC.
  • Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) plays a crucial role in maintaining intestinal barrier function.
  • Epigenetic influences of prenatal inflammation, such as Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) activation, and enteral feeding impact NEC pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic mechanisms are central to the pathogenesis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
  • Understanding these epigenetic alterations offers potential avenues for novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Further research into epigenetic modifications can improve NEC management and patient outcomes.