Browsing Biological & Environmental Sciences by Subject "genetics"

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    • Glucocorticoid-induced fetal origins of adult hypertension: Association with epigenetic events 

      Anwar, M. Akhtar; Saleh, Alaaeldin I.; Al Olabi, Reem; Al Shehabi, Tuqa S.; Eid, Ali H. ( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article Review)
      Hypertension is a predominant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and a major health care burden. Accumulating epidemiological and experimental evidence suggest that adult-onset hypertension may have its origins during ...

    • A rare loss-of-function genetic mutation suggest a role of dermcidin deficiency in hidradenitis suppurativa pathogenesis 

      Tricarico, Paola Maura; Gratton, Rossella; Santos-Silva, Carlos André dos; Moura, Ronald Rodrigues de; Ura, Blendi; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)
      Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a multifactorial aetiology that involves a strict interplay between genetic factors, immune dysregulation and lifestyle. Familial forms represent ...

    • Towards understanding the genetics of Autism 

      Shailesh, Harshita; Gupta, Ishita; Sif, Said; Ouhtit, Allal ( Frontiers in Bioscience , 2016 , Article Review)
      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect communication skills, social interaction and intellectual ability. Despite evidence suggesting a strong genetic link with ASD, the ...