Naslov
Mechanisms of fetal epigenetics that determine telomere dynamics and health span in adulthood

Autori
Ravlić, Sanda ; Škrobot Vidaček, Nikolina ; Nanić, Lucija ; Laganović, Mario ; Slade, Neda ; Jelaković, Bojan ; Rubelj, Ivica

Izvornik
Mechanisms of ageing and development (0047-6374) 174 (2018); 55-62

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
epigenetics ; telomeres ; foetal development ; cardiovascular diseases

Sažetak
Advances in epigenetics now enable us to better understand environmental influences on the genetic background of human diseases. This refers especially to fetal development where an adverse intrauterine environment impacts oxygen and nutrient supply to the fetus. Recently, differences in telomere length and telomere loss dynamics among individuals born with intrauterine growth restriction compared to normal controls have been described. In this paper we propose possible molecular mechanisms that (pre)program telomere epigenetics during pregnancy. This programming sets differences in telomere lengths and dynamics of telomere shortening in adulthood and therefore dictates the dynamics of aging and morbidity in later life.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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