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Epigenetic Regulation

Meaning

Epigenetic Regulation refers to heritable and reversible modifications to gene expression that occur without altering the underlying DNA nucleotide sequence. These mechanisms function as a dynamic interface between the fixed genetic code and environmental or physiological cues, including diet, stress, and circulating hormones. In the context of hormonal health, it explains how lifestyle factors can modulate the expression of genes involved in hormone synthesis, receptor sensitivity, and metabolic pathways.