Main description:

Epigenetics of Metabolism, a new volume in the Translational Epigenetics series, comprehensively explores epigenetic changes and the regulation of nutrient metabolism related to human development and disease. Here, international leaders in the field provide a broad overview of epigenetics in bodily and cellular metabolism, including epigenetic mechanisms involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, as well as in related diseases. Also discussed are the roles of vitamins and minerals in epigenetics of metabolism, epigenetic changes in deficiency or toxicity of micronutrients, and the effects of natural plants, phytochemicals and intestinal bacteria.

This book offers researchers, students and health care practitioners a full grounding in nutrient-gene interactions in metabolism, with applied knowledge, research methods and protocols, and clinical pathways to drive new discovery and medical outcomes.

Contents:

Section 1. Epigenetics in Macronutrient Metabolism 1. Carbohydrates Metabolism and Epigenetics 3. Lipids Metabolism and Epigenetics

Section 2. Roles of Micronutrient in Epigenetics of Metabolism 4. Roles of Water-Soluble Vitamins in Epigenetics of Metabolism 5. Roles of Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Epigenetics of Metabolism 6. Roles of Major Minerals in Epigenetics of Metabolism 7. Roles of Trace Minerals in Epigenetics of Metabolism

Section 3. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Disease 8. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Obesity 9. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Diabetes 10. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Cardiovascular Diseases 11. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Liver Diseases 12. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Kidney Diseases 13. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Autoimmune Diseases 14. Effects of Natural Plants or Phytochemicals on Epigenetic Changes in Cancer

Section 4. Effects of Intestinal Bacteria on Epigenetic Changes in Diseases 15. Effects of Intestinal Bacteria on Epigenetic Changes in Inflammatory Diseases 16. Effects of Intestinal Bacteria on Epigenetic Changes in Chronic Diseases 17. Effects of Intestinal Bacteria on Epigenetic Changes in Cancer

Section 5. Research Methods in Epigenetics 18. Detection of DNA Methylation 19. Detection of Histone Modification 20. Detection of Non-coding RNAs