Chapter title |
Epigenetic Regulation of Vascular Aging and Age-Related Vascular Diseases
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Chapter number | 4 |
Book title |
Aging and Aging-Related Diseases
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Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/978-981-13-1117-8_4 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-9-81-131116-1, 978-9-81-131117-8
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Authors |
Yang-Nan Ding, Xiaoqiang Tang, Hou-Zao Chen, De-Pei Liu, Ding, Yang-Nan, Tang, Xiaoqiang, Chen, Hou-Zao, Liu, De-Pei |
Abstract |
Vascular aging refers to the structural and functional defects that occur in the aorta during the aging process and is characterized by increased vascular cell senescence, vascular dyshomeostasis, and vascular remodeling. Vascular aging is a major risk factor for vascular diseases. However, the current understanding of the biological process of vascular aging and age-related diseases is insufficient. Epigenetic regulation can influence gene expression independently of the gene sequence and mainly includes DNA methylation, histone modifications, and RNA-based gene regulation. Epigenetic regulation plays important roles in many physiological and pathophysiological processes and may explain some gaps in our knowledge regarding the interaction between genes and diseases. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the understanding of the epigenetic regulation of vascular aging and age-related diseases in terms of vascular cell senescence, vascular dyshomeostasis, and vascular remodeling. Moreover, the possibility of targeting epigenetic regulation to delay vascular aging and treat age-related vascular diseases is also discussed. |
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