Epigenetic Regulation in Cancer
A special issue of Epigenomes (ISSN 2075-4655).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 2629
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular epigenetics; chromatin dynamics; regulation of gene expression; transcriptomics; hypoxic signalling; cancer metastasis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Epigenetic modifications of histones, DNA and RNA molecules are key regulatory mechanisms that alter gene expression. The deregulation of this process has been recognized as a key factor contributing to tumor development and progression. Epigenetic regulators can silence the expression of tumor suppressors and activate oncogenes, thereby influencing both the initiation and the progression of the disease. In addition, their ability to alter the genetic landscape in response to external stimuli represents a key factor in cellular adaptation to changes in the microenvironment. A molecular understanding of the role that epigenetic regulators play will translate into approaches that advance therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.
The present Special Issue aims to publish high-quality research articles, as well as review contributions, on a variety of topics related to epigenetic regulators and therapeutic developments.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Novel epigenetic targets in cancer.
- Tumor microenvironment.
- Epitranscriptomics.
- Epigenetic editing.
- Current state of epigenetic therapies in cancer.
- Methods of new epigenetic therapy development.
Dr. Jason S. Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer epigenetics
- epitranscriptomics
- epigenetic therapy
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