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Epigenetic regulation and therapeutic approaches in cancer

Félix Recillas-Targa1

  • 1Instituto de Fisiología Celular, Departamento de Genética Molecular, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 70-242, México 04510 DF, México. frecilla@ifc.unam.mx

Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
|November 11, 2008
PubMed

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Epigenetic processes, unlike genetic changes, are reversible and offer potential for cancer treatment. New epigenetic drugs promise improved therapies and predictive protocols for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Epigenetics
  • Cancer Therapeutics

Background:

  • Cancer development involves genetic and epigenetic alterations, with progenitor-stem cells playing a key role.
  • Epigenetic modifications are potentially reversible, offering a therapeutic window distinct from genetic mutations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the interconnectedness of epigenetic processes and targets in cancer.
  • To discuss various therapeutic strategies leveraging epigenetic modifications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of interconnected epigenetic processes and targets.
  • Discussion of therapeutic strategies based on different compounds targeting epigenetic mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Epigenetic processes are crucial in cancer, offering reversibility for therapeutic intervention.
  • Identification of numerous interconnected epigenetic targets and pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic therapies hold significant promise for improving cancer treatment.
  • Development of novel, specific epigenetic drugs will advance predictive protocols and patient care.

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