| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6319062 | Environmental Pollution | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Several metals and metalloids contribute to epigenetic gene regulation. ⺠As, Hg, Se, Sb inversely correlated with global DNA methylation in earthworms. ⺠Biomethylation of the above elements in worms suggested. ⺠Elements biomethylation apparently competes with DNA methylation. ⺠DNA methylation a biomarker of epigenetic risks related to soil metals/metalloids.
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Authors
MarÃa Maldonado Santoyo, Crescencio RodrÃguez Flores, Adolfo Lopez Torres, Kazimierz Wrobel, Katarzyna Wrobel,