The critical role of epigenetic mechanism in PM2.5-induced cardiovascular diseases

Genes and Environment

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Qinglin Sun¹  Xiaoke Ren¹  Zhiwei Sun¹  Junchao Duan¹ 

[1] Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University;

关键词: PM2.5;    Cardiovascular disease;    DNA methylation;    m6A RNA methylation;    Non-coding RNA;    Histone modification;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41021-021-00219-w

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the leading cause of death worldwide, which seriously threatens human life and health. Epidemiological studies have confirmed the occurrence and development of CVD are closely related to air pollution. In particular, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is recognized as an important environmental factor contributing to increased morbidity, mortality and hospitalization rates among adults and children. However, the underlying mechanism by which PM2.5 promotes CVD development remains unclear. With the development of epigenetics, recent studies have shown that PM2.5 exposure may induce or aggravate CVD through epigenetic changes. In order to better understand the potential mechanisms, this paper reviews the epigenetic changes of CVD caused by PM2.5. We summarized the epigenetic mechanisms of PM2.5 causing cardiovascular pathological damage and functional changes, mainly involving DNA methylation, non-coding RNA, histone modification and chromosome remodeling. It will provide important clues for exploring the biological mechanisms affecting cardiovascular health.

【 授权许可】

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