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Epigenetics in liver disease

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Mann, Derek A.·2014·Hepatology

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Epigenetics is a term that encompasses a variety of regulatory processes that are able to crosstalk in order to influence gene expression and cell phenotype in response to environmental cues. A deep understanding of epigenetics offers the potential for fresh insights into the basis for complex chronic diseases and improved diagnostic and prognostic tools. Moreover, as epigenetic modifications are highly plastic and responsive to the environment, there is much excitement around the theme of epigenetic therapeutics, including not only new drugs but also more informed patient advice on lifestyle choices and their impact on pathology. This review briefly explains the molecular nature of the individual regulatory process that constitute epigenetics, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, transcriptional control, and noncoding RNAs. The ways in which these epigenetic mechanisms influence liver physiology and disease will be considered in detail, particularly in the context of cancer, fibrosis, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The current limitations associated with epigenetic profiling and therapeutics in liver disease are discussed, as is the intriguing possibility that environmental-induced epigenetic changes may become stable and heritable. Conclusion : The aim of the review is to inform hepatologists of the emerging key epigenetic ideas of relevance to liver diseases that are highly likely to form a component of patient management and care in the next decade. (Hepatology 2014;60:1418–1425)

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Authors
Mann, D. A.
Affiliations
Newcastle University (GB)
Corresponding author
Mann, Derek A.
Venue
Hepatology
Published
2014-10
Volume
60
Issue
4
Pages
1418-1425
ISSN
0270-9139 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2000252175
Cited by
153
References
64
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 18 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 24 · 2014: 3
FWCI
1.88
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Hepatology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity) (cc-by)
Funders
  • Medical Research Council (MR/K001949/1)
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (U01AA018663)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Hepatology › Liver physiology and pathology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Keywords
epigenetics, liver disease, DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, transcriptional regulation, non-coding RNA, liver cancer, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, epigenetic therapy, epigenetic inheritance, epigenetic profiling
MeSH terms
Chromatin, Histones, Humans, Liver Diseases, Transcription, Genetic, DNA Methylation, Disease Management, RNA, Untranslated, Epigenomics

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