Global DNA (LINE-1) methylation is associated with lead exposure and certain job tasks performed by electronic waste workers.

Ibrahim IssahJohn Arko-MensahLaura S RozekKatie R ZarinsThomas P AgyekumDuah DwomohNiladri BasuStuart BattermanThomas G RobinsJulius N Fobil

Published in: International archives of occupational and environmental health (2021)

Continuous Pb exposure may interfere with LINE1 methylation, leading to epigenetic alterations, thus serving as an early epigenetic marker for future adverse health outcomes.

Keyphrases

dna methylation
genome wide
heavy metals
gene expression
circulating tumor
working memory
single molecule
cell free
social support
emergency department
risk assessment
electronic health record