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ReviewGenes & diseases2021

Does epigenetics have a role in age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy?

S Mohana Devi, I Mahalaxmi, J Kaavya, V Chinnkulandhai, V Balachandar

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Review in Genes & diseases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

S Mohana DeviSN ONGC Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, 41/18, College Road, Chennai, 600006, India.
I MahalaxmiDepartment of Zoology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.
J KaavyaDepartment of Zoology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.
V ChinnkulandhaiDepartment of Biochemistry, Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.
V BalachandarHuman Molecular Genetics and Stem Cells Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.
Avinashilingam University · INBharathiar University · INSankara Nethralaya · IN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epigenetic mechanisms play an important part in the regulation of gene expression and these alterations may induce long-term changes in gene function and metabolism. They have received extensive attention in bridging the gap between environmental exposures and disease development via their influence on gene expression. DNA methylation is the earliest discovered epigenetic alteration. In this review, we try to examine the role of DNA methylation and histone modification in Age related macular degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), its vascular complications and recent progress. Given the complex nature of AMD and DR, it is crucial to improve therapeutics which will greatly enhance the quality of life and reduce the burden for millions of patients living with these potentially blinding conditions.

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)EpigeneticsGene expression

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PMID33997175
PMCPMC8093576
OpenAlexW3001079369

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