Global DNA methylation and the association between metal exposure and chronic kidney disease

• Main Authors: Yu-Mei Hsueh (Author), Wei-Jen Chen (Author), Hui-Ling Lee (Author), Ya-Li Huang (Author), Horng-Sheng Shiue (Author), Sheng-Lun Hsu (Author), Hsi-Hsien Chen (Author), Ying-Chin Lin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionPrior studies indicate that exposure to metals may alter DNA methylation. Evidence also shows that global DNA methylation is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to examine the association between CKD and 5-methyl-2-deoxycytidine (5mdC, %), a marker of global DN...