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Modeling Complex Patterns Of Differential Dna Methylation That Associate With Expression Change, Christopher E. Schlosberg May 2017

Modeling Complex Patterns Of Differential Dna Methylation That Associate With Expression Change, Christopher E. Schlosberg

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Gene expression is driven by specific combinations of transcription factors binding to regulatory sequences to define cell type expression profiles. Changes in DNA sequence alter transcription factor binding affinities and gene expression, and DNA methylation is an additional source of variation that is maintained throughout cellular division. Numerous genomic studies are underway to determine which genes are abnormally regulated by DNA methylation in disease. However, we have a poor understanding of how disease-specific methylation variation affects expression. Global DNA demethylation agents have been clinically approved for use in cancer, which has spurred interest in identifying genes which would be most …