May 2019
Authors:
John A. Kubi, Andy C.H. Chen, Sze Wan Fong, Keng Po Lai, Chris K.C. Wong,
William S.B. Yeung, Kai Fai Lee, Yin Lau Lee
Info:
From the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University, this study examines the effect of low exposure of a dioxin (TCDD) on embryonic stem cells. Previous animal studies had linked high dioxin exposure to susceptibility to type 2 diabetes. Results indicated altered methylation patterns in stem cell genes associated with insulin secretion. The authors suggest that early embryonic exposure to TCDD may affect pancreatogenesis.
The BluePippin was used to size select libraries prior to bisulfite conversion and reduced representation bisulfite sequencing.
Citation:
Environment International
DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.05.079