Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics |
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Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics study how our genetic constitution affects the response to nutrients and how nutrients affect the expression of genes. We are interested particularly in understanding the interactions between genes and fatty acids (especially polyunsaturated fatty acids), a major dietary nutrient linked to many human diseases. We are utilizing methods of lipidomics and genetics or proteomics to map the relationship between lipid profile and gene expression in tissues from animal models or patients with various diseases, aiming to identify lipid biomarkers of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. Selected Publications:
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