Genetic and Epigenetic Impact of Chronic Inflammation on Colon Mucosa Cells

Chronic inflammation increases cancer risk, and cancer development is characterized by stepwise accumulation of genetic and epigenetic alterations. During chronic inflammation, infectious agents and intrinsic mediators of inflammatory responses can induce genetic and epigenetic changes. This study t...

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Main Authors: Jia He, Jimin Han, Jia Liu, Ronghua Yang, Jingru Wang, Xusheng Wang, Xiaodong Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2021.722835/full