Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2012
Department
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abstract
In this study, we assessed global gene expression patterns in adolescent mice exposed to lead (Pb) as infants and their aged siblings to identify reprogrammed genes. Global expression on postnatal day 20 and 700 was analyzed and genes that were down- and up-regulated (≥2 fold) were identified, clustered and analyzed for their relationship to DNA methylation. About 150 genes were differentially expressed in old age. In normal aging, we observed an up-regulation of genes related to the immune response, metal-binding, metabolism and transcription/transduction coupling. Prior exposure to Pb revealed a repression in these genes suggesting that disturbances in developmental stages of the brain compromise the ability to defend against age-related stressors, thus promoting the neurodegenerative process. Overexpression and repression of genes corresponded with their DNA methylation profile.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Dosunmu, R., Alashwal, H., & Zawia, N. H. (2012). Genome-wide expression and methylation profiling in the aged rodent brain due to early-life Pb exposure and its relevance to aging. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 133(6), 435-443. doi: 10.1016/j.mad.2012.05.003
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mad.2012.05.003
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