The advance of environmental stress and epigenetic transgenerational inheritance
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摘要: 表观遗传修饰易受环境因素的影响而发生改变。在早期发育阶段,经历两轮重编程过程,几乎所有的表观遗传标记均被清除。但在未直接接触环境因子的子代中仍能发现表观遗传信息以及相关表型的存在,由此提出表观遗传跨代继承的概念。深入探究表观遗传跨代继承,有利于全面认识环境因素对人类健康产生的深远影响,并为环境暴露早期阶段采取有效防御措施以及疾病治疗提供依据。因此,本文针对表观遗传跨代继承的定义、其与环境因素的关系、分子机制以及研究方法等方面进行系统述评。Abstract: Epigenetic signatures can be modified in response to environmental influence. All of epigenetic markers can be almost erased by a two-step epigenome reprogramming progress during early development. However, epigenetic information and related phenotype occur in the absence of direct environmental exposure. It is called epigenetic transgenerational inheritance. Further study of epigenetic transgenerational inheritance will help us realize the profound influence of environmental factors on human health, and develop effective measures to prevent us from hazards. In this comment, we focus on epigenetic transgenerational inheritance and environmental stress and discuss the future of this area.
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