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Table 6 Effect of PM 2.5 on DNA methylation

From: Heart rate variability and DNA methylation levels are altered after short-term metal fume exposure among occupational welders: a repeated-measures panel study

Transposable elements

Unadjusted regression

Adjusted regressiona

β

95% CI

p-value

β

95% CI

p-value

Alu (%5mC)

0.21

(-0.26 ~ 0.67)

0.376

0.06

(-0.34 ~ 0.46)

0.767

LINE-1 (%5mC)

0.81

(0.11 ~ 1.51)

0.024

0.79

(0.18 ~ 1.42)

0.013

  1. a Adjusted for age, starting time of the day, season, batch effect, current smoking status, and second-hand smoke exposure.
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BMC Public Health

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