What Are Some Examples of Pathogen-Induced Epigenetic Changes?
One prominent example is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which can induce DNA methylation of tumor suppressor genes, leading to cervical cancer. Another example is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can modify histones to evade immune detection. HIV is also known to manipulate epigenetic pathways to remain latent within host cells, complicating efforts to eradicate the virus.
