SBL708
| SBL708 | |
|---|---|
| Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | EC 75 and BEL110 or CYL110 or CYL120 or |
| Overlaps | |
SBL708 : Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease
[edit]Equivalent Introduction – overview of epigenetics in human health and disease; Epigenetic mechanisms – basic mechanisms: DNA methylation and genome imprinting –role of DNA methylation; Epigenetics in cancer Biology – global and region specific changes and effects on transcription; DNA methylation and repeat instability diseases; Epigenetic reprogramming and role of DNA methylation in mammalian development –role in embryogenesis; Epigenetics in pluriprotency and differentiation of embryonic stems cells; MicroRNA in carcinogenesis – mechanisms and potential therapeutic options; Epigenetic regulation Courses of Study 2024-2025 Biological Sciences 352of viruses by the host –role in pathogenesis; methods in epigenetics- methylation patterns and histone modifications; Case studies from literature, evolving and emerging areas of interest.