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ReviewAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2024

The Impact of Oxidative Stress on the Epigenetics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Sergio Terracina, Luigi Tarani, Mauro Ceccanti, Mario Vitali, Silvia Francati, Marco Lucarelli, Sabrina Venditti, Loredana Verdone, Giampiero Ferraguti, Marco Fiore

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Review in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

18 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Sergio TerracinaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0748-8825
Luigi TaraniDepartment of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5958-9364
Mauro CeccantiSITAC, Società Italiana per il Trattamento dell'Alcolismo e le sue Complicanze, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9981-8715
Mario VitaliASUR Marche, AV4, 60122 Ancona, Italy.
Silvia FrancatiDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Marco LucarelliDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5538-2494
Sabrina VendittiDepartment of Biology and Biotechnologies Charles Darwin, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Loredana VerdoneInstitute of Molecular Biology and Pathology (IBPM-CNR), 00185 Rome, Italy.
Giampiero FerragutiDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6129-4071
Marco FioreInstitute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC-CNR), Department of Sensory Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6806-9715
Sapienza University of Rome · ITInstitute of Molecular Biology and Pathology · ITIstituto Pasteur · ITMarche Polytechnic University · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) represent a continuum of lifelong impairments resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol, with significant global impact. The "spectrum" of disorders includes a continuum of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments which can have profound and lasting effects on individuals throughout their lives, impacting their health, social interactions, psychological well-being, and every aspect of their lives. This narrative paper explores the intricate relationship between oxidative stress and epigenetics in FASD pathogenesis and its therapeutic implications. Oxidative stress, induced by alcohol metabolism, disrupts cellular components, particularly in the vulnerable fetal brain, leading to aberrant development. Furthermore, oxidative stress is implicated in epigenetic changes, including alterations in DNA methylation, histone modifications, and microRNA expression, which influence gene regulation in FASD patients. Moreover, mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation contribute to epigenetic changes associated with FASD. Understanding these mechanisms holds promise for targeted therapeutic interventions. This includes antioxidant supplementation and lifestyle modifications to mitigate FASD-related impairments. While preclinical studies show promise, further clinical trials are needed to validate these interventions' efficacy in improving clinical outcomes for individuals affected by FASD. This comprehensive understanding of the role of oxidative stress in epigenetics in FASD underscores the importance of multidisciplinary approaches for diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies. Continued research in this field is crucial for advancing our knowledge and developing effective interventions to address this significant public health concern.

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alcoholantioxidantsepigeneticsFASDoxidative stress

Identifiers

PMID38671857
PMCPMC11047541
OpenAlexW4393279626

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