Epigenetic Alterations and an Increased Frequency of Micronuclei in Women with Fibromyalgia

• Main Authors: Victoria Menzies (Author), Debra E. Lyon (Author), Kellie J. Archer (Author), Qing Zhou (Author), Jenni Brumelle (Author), Kimberly H. Jones (Author), G. Gao (Author), Timothy P. York (Author), Colleen Jackson-Cook (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fibromyalgia (FM), characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive/mood disturbances, leads to reduced workplace productivity and increased healthcare expenses. To determine if acquired epigenetic/genetic changes are associated with FM, we compared the frequency of spontaneously occ...