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Pattern-based Search of Epigenomic Data Using GeNemo
Published on: October 8, 2017
Current advances of epigenetics in periodontology from ENCODE project: a review and future perspectives
Young-Dan Cho1, Woo-Jin Kim2, Hyun-Mo Ryoo2
1Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University and Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea.
Background:
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project has advanced our knowledge of the functional elements in the genome and epigenome. The aim of this article was to provide the comprehension about current research trends from ENCODE project and establish the link between epigenetics and periodontal diseases based on epigenome studies and seek the future direction.
Main Body:
Global epigenome research projects have emphasized the importance of epigenetic research for understanding human health and disease, and current international consortia show an improved interest in the importance of oral health with systemic health. The epigenetic studies in dental field have been mainly conducted in periodontology and have focused on DNA methylation analysis. Advances in sequencing technology have broadened the target for epigenetic studies from specific genes to genome-wide analyses.
Conclusions:
In line with global research trends, further extended and advanced epigenetic studies would provide crucial information for the realization of comprehensive dental medicine and expand the scope of ongoing large-scale research projects.
