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Epigenetics, DNA Methylation, and Chromatin Modifying Drugs.
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Annual Review of Pharmacology & Toxicology . 2009, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p243-263. 21p. 4 Diagrams. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Evidence is emerging that several diseases and behavioral pathologies result from defects in gene function. The best-studied example is cancer, but other diseases such as autoimmune disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, and autism display aberrant gene expression. Gene function may be altered by either a change in the sequence of the DNA or a change in epigenetic programming of a gene in the absence of a sequence change. With epigenetic drugs, it is possible to reverse aberrant gene expression profiles associated with different disease states. Several epigenetic drugs targeting DNA methylation and histone deacetylation enxyrnes have been tested in clinical trials. Understanding the epigenetic machinery and the differential roles of its components in specific disease states is essential for developing targeted epigenetic therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03621642
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annual Review of Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36805198
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-pharmtox-061008-103102