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Erschienen in: Allergo Journal 6/2016

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Epigenetic determinants of allergy and tolerance

verfasst von: Michael Kabesch, M.D.

Erschienen in: Allergo Journal | Ausgabe 6/2016

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Summary

Not only genetics and environmental factors are responsible for the development of allergies. Epigenetic mechanisms – that are master regulators of gene transcription and thus of the accessibility and use of genome information – have been identified as a third power that is key in determining many features of allergy. So far, three epigenetic mechanisms have been identified in humans: histone modification, DNA methylation, and posttranscriptional modification by microRNA (miRNA) or small interfering RNA (siRNA). In recent years, it became clear that epigenetic regulation of gene function does not only play a role in the development of allergy but may also play a key role in the induction of tolerance against allergens, holding the promise to truly heal or prevent atopic diseases in the future.
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Metadaten
Titel
Epigenetic determinants of allergy and tolerance
verfasst von
Michael Kabesch, M.D.
Publikationsdatum
26.09.2016
Verlag
Springer Medizin
Erschienen in
Allergo Journal / Ausgabe 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0941-8849
Elektronische ISSN: 2195-6405
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15007-016-1170-2

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