DNA CODE AND HEALTH OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Abstract

Epigenetic modifications of DNA might be crucial for understanding the molecular basis of respiratory system disorders. One reason for this is that epigenetic factors are sometimes plastic enough to react the external and internal environments. New scientific studies suggest, that these environmental factors can be not only food or chemicals, but also spiritual: positive emotional state, optimism, reaction to stress. The aim of this manuscript is to provide a conceptual background for studies by reviewing key findings from different forms of investigation. In order to provide an understanding the role of genetic and environmental (spiritual) factors in the causation of respiratory disorders here is a simplified account of some of the key features of how genes ‘work’. In summary, this review demonstrates that an epigenetic state of a genes responsible for mental health can be established through life experience and thinking manner and is potentially reversible. It is expected, that combined genetic and epigenetic approach will help in complete understandingt of etiopathogenetic mechanisms of chronic respiratory disorders and will assist in cereating new natural (eg. psychohigiene) methods for disease prevention or early effective treatment.