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  • Title: DNA methylation of the NR3C1 promoter region in brains of pediatric victims of physical abuse.
    Author: Takahashi Y, Kubo R, Sano R, Kuninaka H, Murayama M, Hayakawa A, Kominato Y.
    Journal: Neurocase; 2018; 24(5-6):269-275. PubMed ID: 30810493.
    Abstract:
    Early life stress (ELS) has been suggested to cause epigenetic changes to genes in the brain, such as the Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 3, Group C, Member 1 gene (NR3C1). Conversely, evaluation of the epigenetic status in the postmortem brain might provide clues to the antemortem ELS experience. We examined DNA methylation of the 1F promoter region of NR3C1 in the postmortem brains of eight children including four ELS cases. As a result, DNA methylation was evident in ELS cases due to severe physical abuse. Epigenetic status may have potential application as a biomarker for clarifying the antemortem experiences of deceased.
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