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Genetic Methylation Pathways

Meaning

Genetic Methylation Pathways are the essential biochemical processes involving the transfer of a methyl group—a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms—to DNA, proteins, and other molecules, critically regulating gene expression, hormone detoxification, and neurotransmitter synthesis. These pathways, which include the folate and methionine cycles, are profoundly important in hormonal health as they directly influence the clearance of estrogen metabolites and the production of vital brain chemicals. Clinical assessment of these pathways is necessary for understanding an individual’s metabolic capacity and genetic susceptibility.