Alterations in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Methylation Patterns of Calca, Timp3, Mmp2, and Igf2r Are Associated With Chronic Cystitis in a Cyclophosphamide-induced Mouse Model

DNA methylation changes were noted in the Calca, Timp3, Mmp2, and Igf2r genes during chronic cystitis in a murine model. Epigenetic changes appear to play a role in the regulation of inflammatory bladder genes during chronic cystitis; however, additional studies are needed to elucidate the pathways associated with these genes.