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Title: Aging by epigenetics-A consequence of chromatin damage?

Journal Article · · Experimental Cell Research
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  1. Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 (United States)

Chromatin structure is not fixed. Instead, chromatin is dynamic and is subject to extensive developmental and age-associated remodeling. In some cases, this remodeling appears to counter the aging and age-associated diseases, such as cancer, and extend organismal lifespan. However, stochastic non-deterministic changes in chromatin structure might, over time, also contribute to the break down of nuclear, cell and tissue function, and consequently aging and age-associated diseases.

OSTI ID:
21128185
Journal Information:
Experimental Cell Research, Vol. 314, Issue 9; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2008.02.023; PII: S0014-4827(08)00110-9; Copyright (c) 2008 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0014-4827
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English