Whole-genome methylome analysis reveals age-related diabetes risk factors.

ABSTRACT: This study provides a new perspective on the relationship between age-related DNA methylation and insulin function. The hexokinase-1 (HK1)'s methylation level in the whole blood can be considered as a potential biomarker for the risk of diabetes in healthy individuals.

SUBMITTER: Hai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7418808 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature