Cytosine methylation and hydroxymethylation at the leptin promoter
Leptin is an important hormone well known for its role in regulating energy intake and expenditure. DNA methylation levels at the leptin promoter in adult tissues appear to correlate with environmental stresses experienced during early life. This suggests that, once established in early life, DNA me...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13843/ |