Description
Discusses the impact of DNA methylation in human health and disease Includes concepts, experimental models, and clinical uses of demethylating agents Presents the most current research on the impact of DNA methylation in cancer Features the work of the foremost leaders in the field Understanding the complex roles of DNA methylation is currently an active field of research. DNA Methylation: Approaches, Methods, and Applications presents the most current research on the impact of DNA methylation in human disease, particularly cancer. Written by leaders in the field, this state-of-art reference delineates the best techniques to use when addressing questions concerning the cytocine methylation status of genomic DNA. It includes concepts, experimental models, and clinical uses of demethylating agents. The book provides a balance between articles clarifying methodological details and more general review chapters that offer broad biological perspectives on DNA methylation.
