Figshare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Additional
file
1.
Correlation
of
chronological
age
with
DNA
methylation
using
Horvath,
Hannum,
SkinandBlood,
PhenoAge,
and
GrimAge
clocks
the
methylation-based
telomere
length
(TL)
estimator.
npj Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Abstract
Understanding
the
contribution
of
immune
mechanisms
to
Parkinson’s
disease
pathogenesis
is
an
important
challenge,
potentially
major
therapeutic
implications.
To
further
elucidate
involvement
peripheral
cells,
we
studied
epigenome-wide
DNA
methylation
in
isolated
populations
CD14
+
monocytes,
CD19
B
CD4
T
and
CD8
cells
from
patients
healthy
control
participants.
We
included
25
with
a
maximum
five
years
duration
controls,
four
cell
each
fresh
blood
sample.
Epigenome-wide
profiles
were
generated
186
samples
using
Illumina
MethylationEpic
array
association
status
was
tested
linear
regression
models.
identified
six
differentially
methylated
CpGs
monocytes
one
cells.
Four
regions
including
region
upstream
RAB32
,
gene
that
has
been
linked
LRRK2
.
Methylation
correlated
negatively
mRNA
expression,
expression
upregulated
both
our
summary
statistics
previous
study.
Our
study
early
provides
evidence
for
changes
across
different
types,
highlighting
locus.
The
findings
predominantly
cell-type-specific,
demonstrating
value
isolating
purified
genomic
studies.
Clinical Epigenetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Aging
has
been
reported
as
a
major
risk
factor
for
severe
symptoms
and
higher
mortality
rates
in
COVID-19
patients.
Molecular
hallmarks
such
epigenetic
alterations
telomere
attenuation
reflect
the
biological
process
of
aging.
Epigenetic
clocks
have
shown
to
be
valuable
tools
measuring
age
various
tissues
samples.
As
such,
these
can
determine
accelerated
aging
time-to-mortality
across
tissues.
Previous
reports
attrition
acceleration
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
However,
effect
on
outcome
(death/recovery)
patients
with
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
not
well
investigated.
BMC Pulmonary Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
Chronic
respiratory
diseases,
such
as
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
and
bronchiectasis,
present
significant
threats
to
global
health.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
the
crucial
role
of
lung
microbiome
in
development
these
diseases.
Pathogens
evolved
complex
strategies
evade
immune
response,
with
manipulation
host
cellular
epigenetic
mechanisms
playing
a
pivotal
role.
There
is
existing
evidence
regarding
effects
Pseudomonas
on
modifications
their
association
Therefore,
this
study
aims
directly
assess
connection
between
abundance
We
hope
that
our
findings
will
shed
light
molecular
behind
pathogen
infections.
Methods
analyzed
data
from
366
participants,
including
individuals
COPD,
acute
exacerbations
COPD
(AECOPD),
healthy
individuals.
Previous
given
limited
attention
impact
groups
comparison
Two
independent
datasets
different
ethnic
backgrounds
were
used
for
external
validation.
Each
dataset
separately
bacteria
at
genus
level.
Results
The
reveals
,
bacterium,
was
consistently
found
high
concentrations
all
but
it
very
low
datasets.
This
suggests
may
influence
through
epigenetics,
contributing
progression
Conclusions
emphasizes
importance
understanding
relationship
microbiome,
onset
disease.
Enhanced
recognition
functions,
along
better
concepts,
can
lead
improved
diagnosis
treatment.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 245 - 245
Published: April 7, 2024
Earlier
research
has
established
the
existence
of
reliable
interactive
genomic
biomarkers.
However,
DNA
methylation
biomarkers,
not
to
mention
interactivity,
have
yet
be
identified
at
epigenetic
level.
This
study,
drawing
from
865,859
sites,
discovered
two
miniature
sets
Infinium
MethylationEPIC
each
having
eight
CpG
sites
(genes)
interact
with
other
and
disease
subtypes.
They
led
nearly
perfect
(96.87–100%
accuracy)
prediction
COVID-19
patients
diseases
or
healthy
controls.
These
can
jointly
explain
some
post-COVID-19-related
conditions.
optimally
performing
biomarkers
reported
in
literature
become
potential
druggable
targets.
Among
these
cg16785077
(gene
MX1),
cg25932713
PARP9),
cg22930808
PARP9)
levels
indicate
that
initial
SARS-CoV-2
virus
may
better
treated
as
a
transcribed
viral
into
RNA
virus,
i.e.,
an
concerned
scientists
field.
Such
discovery
significantly
change
scientific
thinking
knowledge
viruses.
Clinical Epigenetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
The
epigenetic
status
of
patients
6-month
post-COVID-19
infection
remains
largely
unexplored.
existence
long-COVID,
or
post-acute
sequelae
SARS-CoV-2
(PASC),
suggests
potential
long-term
changes.
Long-COVID
includes
symptoms
like
fatigue,
neurological
issues,
and
organ-related
problems,
regardless
initial
severity.
mechanisms
behind
long-COVID
are
unclear,
but
virus-induced
changes
could
play
a
role.
Our
study
explores
the
lasting
impacts
infection.
We
analyzed
genome-wide
DNA
methylation
patterns
in
an
Italian
cohort
96
6
months
after
COVID-19
exposure,
comparing
them
to
191
healthy
controls.
identified
42
CpG
sites
with
significant
differences
(FDR
<
0.05),
primarily
within
islands
gene
promoters.
Dysregulated
genes
highlighted
links
glutamate/glutamine
metabolism,
which
may
be
relevant
PASC
symptoms.
Key
significance
effects
include
GLUD1,
ATP1A3,
ARRB2.
Furthermore,
Horvath's
clock
showed
slight
age
acceleration
patients.
also
observed
substantial
increase
stochastic
mutations
(SEMs)
group,
implying
drift.
SEM
analysis
790
affected
genes,
indicating
dysregulation
pathways
related
insulin
resistance,
VEGF
signaling,
apoptosis,
hypoxia
response,
T-cell
activation,
endothelin
signaling.
provides
valuable
insights
into
consequences
COVID-19.
Results
suggest
possible
associations
accelerated
aging,
drift,
disruption
critical
biological
linked
immune
vascular
health.
Understanding
these
crucial
for
elucidating
complex
developing
targeted
therapeutic
interventions.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
55(3)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Acute
lung
injury
(ALI)/acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
is
an
inflammatory
response
arising
from
and
systemic
with
diverse
causes
associated
high
rates
of
morbidity
mortality.
To
date,
no
fully
effective
pharmacological
therapies
have
been
established
the
relevant
underlying
mechanisms
warrant
elucidation,
which
may
be
facilitated
by
multi‑omics
technology.
The
present
review
summarizes
application
technology
in
identifying
novel
diagnostic
markers
therapeutic
strategies
ALI/ARDS
as
well
its
pathogenesis.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
Aging
has
been
reported
as
a
major
risk
factor
for
severe
symptoms
and
higher
mortality
rates
in
COVID-19
patients.
Molecular
hallmarks
such
epigenetic
alterations
telomere
attenuation
reflect
the
biological
process
of
aging.
Epigenetic
clocks
have
shown
to
be
valuable
tools
measuring
age
variety
tissues
samples.
As
such,
these
can
determine
accelerated
aging
time-to-mortality
across
various
tissues.
Previous
reports
attrition
acceleration
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
However,
effect
on
outcome
(death/recovery)
patients
with
Acute
Respiratory
Distress
Syndrome
(ARDS)
not
well
investigated.
In
this
study,
we
measured
DNA
methylation
87
cases
ARDS
under
mechanical
ventilation.
Furthermore,
compared
dynamic
changes
multiples
time-points
until
recovery
or
death.
was
using
Horvath,
Hannum,
DNAm
skin
blood,
GrimAge,
PhenoAge
clocks,
whereas
length
calculated
surrogate
marker
DNAmTL.
Our
analysis
revealed
significant
but
no
cases.
addition,
observed
deceleration
at
inclusion
vs
end
follow-up
recovered
deceased
certain
clocks.
When
comparing
(EAA),
detected
EAA
both
Horvath
The
DNAmTL
measurements
COVID19
between
change
when
who
those
died.
conclusion,
associated
treatment
hospitalized
Patients
ARDS.
A
better
understanding
long-term
effects
how
they
might
contribute
Long
COVID
individuals
is
urgently
needed.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
The
emergence
of
SARS-CoV-2
has
had
a
profound
adverse
impact
on
global
health
and
continues
to
remain
threat
worldwide.
disease
spectrum
COVID-19
ranges
from
asymptomatic
fatal
clinical
outcomes
especially
in
the
elderly
population
individuals
with
underlying
medical
conditions.
host
immune
responses
cells
at
protein
DNA
levels
remains
largely
ambiguous.
In
case-control
study,
here
we
explored
methylation
patterns
upper
respiratory
airway
determine
how
infection
altered
status
requiring
hospitalization
for
COVID-19.
We
performed
arrays
nasopharyngeal
swabs
inclusion/hospitalization
as
well
6
weeks
post-inclusion.
Our
study
reveals
distinct
pattern
patients
compared
healthy
controls,
characterized
by
317
779
differentially
methylated
CpGs.
Notably,
within
transcription
start
sites
gene
body,
exhibited
higher
number
genes/CpGs
elevated
levels.
Enrichment
analysis
genes
highlighted
associated
inflammatory
functions.
Some
-induced
CpG
methylations
were
transient,
returning
normal
Enriched
interest
included
IL-17A,
pivotal
cytokine
implicated
inflammation
healing,
NUP93,
antiviral
innate
immunity.
Further,
six
our
data
set,
OAS1,
CXCR5,
APP,
CCL20,
CNR2,
C3AR1,
found
enrichment
previous
studies.
Additionally,
RNAse1
RNAse2
emerged
key
regulators,
while
IL-18
played
role
various
biological
processes
patients.
Overall,
results
demonstrates
that
major
modifying
many
this
could
have
implications
conditioning
airways
individual
response
future
infections.
GeroScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
left
a
lasting
legacy
on
human
health,
extending
beyond
the
acute
phase
of
infection.
This
article
explores
evidence
suggesting
that
SARS-CoV-2
infection
can
induce
persistent
epigenetic
modifications,
particularly
in
DNA
methylation
patterns,
with
potential
long-term
consequences
for
individuals’
health
and
aging
trajectories.
review
discusses
methylation-based
biomarkers,
such
as
clocks,
to
identify
individuals
at
risk
accelerated
tailor
personalized
interventions.
Integrating
clock
analysis
into
clinical
management
could
mark
new
era
treatment
COVID-19,
possibly
helping
clinicians
understand
patient
susceptibility
severe
outcomes
establish
preventive
strategies.
Several
valuable
reviews
address
role
epigenetics
infectious
diseases,
including
Sars-CoV-2
However,
this
provides
an
original
overview
current
understanding
dimensions
offering
insights
implications
pandemic.
While
acknowledging
limitations
data,
we
emphasize
need
future
research
unravel
precise
mechanisms
underlying
COVID-19-induced
changes
explore
approaches
target
these
modifications.
Graphical
Abstract:
Impact
landscape
individual
response
Following
infection,
may
develop
either
normal
immune
or
aberrant
one,
cytokine
storm.
Both
scenarios
result
long-lasting
consequences,
known
“long
COVID.”
condition
reshape
by
altering
contributing
“epigenetic
drift.”
drift,
further
influenced
various
factors,
lead
gene
expression,
functionality,
disease
susceptibility.
One
significant
consequence
drift
is
acceleration
biological
aging,
which
profoundly
impact
medical
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