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Epigenetic Response Priming

Meaning

Epigenetic response priming is a biological phenomenon where prior environmental exposures, nutritional states, or lifestyle factors induce stable, heritable, but reversible modifications to gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. This process “primes” the genome, effectively making certain genes more or less accessible for transcription in response to future hormonal or metabolic signals. Clinically, this means an individual’s past experiences can predispose their cells to a specific, amplified, or dampened response to therapeutic interventions or endogenous hormone fluctuations, contributing to individual wellness trajectories.