Non-invasive epigenetic protein signatures associated with childhood obesity

Erika M. Richter; Priyadarshni Patel; Jeganathan R. Babu; Thangiah Geetha

doi:10.1186/s13148-026-02062-8

April 21, 2026Clinical EpigeneticsOpen Access

Non-invasive epigenetic protein signatures associated with childhood obesity

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The research aims to identify non-invasive biomarkers related to adiposity in children via DNAm-derived protein EpiScores.
Analyzed salivary DNA methylation to derive protein EpiScores.
Investigated molecular signatures in children associated with obesity.
Considered the impact of socioeconomic status on obesity risk.
EpiScores effectively capture molecular signatures reflecting adiposity in children.
Salivary analyses can detect early metabolic regulation changes.
Findings suggest a connection between biological factors and socioeconomic patterns in obesity.

Implication

Non-invasive epigenetic signatures indicate obesity risk in children, suggesting a link between biology and socioeconomic factors.

Abstract

Salivary DNAm-derived protein EpiScores capture biologically coherent and socially patterned molecular signatures of adiposity in children. These DNAm-based proxies provide a noninvasive means of detecting early alterations in metabolic regulation and may inform future longitudinal studies integrating biological and socioeconomic determinants of obesity risk.

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Richter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b6aa85696592c86eaff6 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-026-02062-8

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Non-invasive epigenetic protein signatures associated with childhood obesity

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Non-invasive epigenetic protein signatures associated with childhood obesity

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