Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview

Epigenetics, a multifaceted and intricate scientific domain, plays a substantial role in the aetiology of noncommunicable diseases, particularly obesity. Its unique capacity to regulate gene expression and cellular processes endows it with remarkable power and potential to mitigate and investigate t...

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Main Author: Suhaimi, Nur Faseeha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107892/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107892/1/107892.pdf
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description Epigenetics, a multifaceted and intricate scientific domain, plays a substantial role in the aetiology of noncommunicable diseases, particularly obesity. Its unique capacity to regulate gene expression and cellular processes endows it with remarkable power and potential to mitigate and investigate this global scourge. In this review, the three most widely recognised and complex epigenetic mechanisms implicated in the pathophysiology of obesity - DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs, and their multifarious and complex interplay with obesity are explored. The review highlights the potential of epigenetic interventions, particularly lifestyle modifications, in managing and ameliorating obesity and related disorders and their reversibility. These interventions present a promising target for designing and developing effective and sustainable strategies to alleviate the enormous burden of obesity worldwide. The crucial insights provided by this review are indispensable for informing and shaping public health policies and interventions that aim to combat and mitigate the insidious and pernicious impact of obesity on individuals and societies.
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spelling upm-1078922025-03-04T00:34:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107892/ Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview Suhaimi, Nur Faseeha Epigenetics, a multifaceted and intricate scientific domain, plays a substantial role in the aetiology of noncommunicable diseases, particularly obesity. Its unique capacity to regulate gene expression and cellular processes endows it with remarkable power and potential to mitigate and investigate this global scourge. In this review, the three most widely recognised and complex epigenetic mechanisms implicated in the pathophysiology of obesity - DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs, and their multifarious and complex interplay with obesity are explored. The review highlights the potential of epigenetic interventions, particularly lifestyle modifications, in managing and ameliorating obesity and related disorders and their reversibility. These interventions present a promising target for designing and developing effective and sustainable strategies to alleviate the enormous burden of obesity worldwide. The crucial insights provided by this review are indispensable for informing and shaping public health policies and interventions that aim to combat and mitigate the insidious and pernicious impact of obesity on individuals and societies. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2023 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107892/1/107892.pdf Suhaimi, Nur Faseeha (2023) Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19 (suppl.14). pp. 141-152. ISSN 1675-8544; eISSN: 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2023121311543615_2023-0440.pdf 10.47836/mjmhs.19.s14.15
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Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title_full Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title_fullStr Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title_short Exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
title_sort exploring the intricate interplay of epigenetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity: an overview
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