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Kenneth S Kosik1, Peter R Rapp, Naftali Raz, Scott A Small, J David Sweatt, Li-Huei Tsai.
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Epigenetic regulation of gene expression plays an important role in learning and memory, mediating the influence of experience on critical mechanisms of plasticity. Speakers in the opening session of the Summit reviewed research on epigenetic contributions to age-related cognitive decline and discussed strategies for the development of interventions targeting epigenetic mechanisms. The presentations focused on experience-dependent DNA methylation, the regulatory role of microRNAs, histone deacetylases as potential therapeutic targets, and strategies for exploring epigenetic contributions to the aging of brain and cognition. This session established useful mileposts for gaging progress in this rapidly advancing area of research.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22522509 PMCID: PMC4009730 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/gls110
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci ISSN: 1079-5006 Impact factor: 6.053