The derepression of transposable elements in lung cells is associated with the inflammatory response and gene activation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Abstract Background Transposable elements (TEs) are repetitive sequences of viral origin that compose almost half of the human genome. These elements are tightly controlled within cells, and if activated, they can cause changes in both gene regulation and immune viral responses that have been associ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Mobile DNA |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13100-021-00241-3 |