Epigenetic therapies targeting histone lysine methylation: complex mechanisms and clinical challenges

S Gold, A Shilatifard - The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2024 - jci.org
As epigenetic therapies continue to gain ground as potential treatment strategies for cancer
and other diseases, compounds that target histone lysine methylation and the enzyme …

Methylation across the central dogma in health and diseases: new therapeutic strategies

R Liu, E Zhao, H Yu, C Yuan, MN Abbas… - Signal Transduction and …, 2023 - nature.com
The proper transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein is essential for cell-
fate control, development, and health. Methylation of DNA, RNAs, histones, and non-histone …

The past, present, and future of liver cancer research in China

L Sun, Y Yang, Y Li, B Zhang, R Shi - Cancer Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide and China
accounts for nearly half of the global burden of liver cancer. Effective interventions such as …

Reshaping the tumour immune microenvironment in solid tumours via tumour cell and immune cell DNA methylation: from mechanisms to therapeutics

F Zhong, Y Lin, L Zhao, C Yang, Y Ye… - British Journal of Cancer, 2023 - nature.com
In recent years, the tumour microenvironment (TME) of solid tumours has attracted more and
more attention from researchers, especially those non-tumour components such as immune …

[HTML][HTML] Compound AC1Q3QWB upregulates CDKN1A and SOX17 by interrupting the HOTAIR—EZH2 interaction and enhances the efficacy of tazemetostat in …

L Chen, X Zheng, W Liu, Y Sun, S Zhao, L Tian, W Tian… - Cancer Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Endometrial cancer (EC) is a common malignancy of the female reproductive system, with
an escalating incidence. Recurrent/metastatic EC presents a poor prognosis. The interaction …

Epigenetic regulation of pyroptosis in cancer: molecular pathogenesis and targeting strategies

RN Zhang, ZQ Jing, L Zhang, ZJ Sun - Cancer Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Immune checkpoint blockade therapy has revolutionized the field of cancer treatment,
leading to durable responses in patients with advanced and metastatic cancers where …

Select EZH2 inhibitors enhance viral mimicry effects of DNMT inhibition through a mechanism involving NFAT: AP-1 signaling

AA Chomiak, RL Tiedemann, Y Liu, X Kong, Y Cui… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
DNA methyltransferase inhibitor (DNMTi) efficacy in solid tumors is limited. Colon cancer
cells exposed to DNMTi accumulate lysine-27 trimethylation on histone H3 (H3K27me3). We …

EZH2 in hepatocellular carcinoma: progression, immunity, and potential targeting therapies

B Wang, Y Liu, Z Liao, H Wu, B Zhang… - … hematology & oncology, 2023 - Springer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death. The
accumulation of genetic and epigenetic changes is closely related to the occurrence and …

Natural products modulating epigenetic mechanisms by affecting histone methylation/demethylation: Targeting cancer cells

D Dorna, A Grabowska… - British Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Many natural products can exert anticancer or chemopreventive activity by interfering with
the cellular epigenetic machinery. Many studies indicate the relevance of affecting DNA …

Biological characteristics of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Initiation to malignancy, intracellular to extracellular

O Li, L Li, Y Sheng, K Ke, J Wu, Y Mou, M Liu, W Jin - Cancer Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly life-threatening tumour with a low
early-detection rate, rapid progression and a tendency to develop resistance to …