Epigenetic actions of environmental factors and promising drugs for cancer therapy (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Zhong‑Tian Bai
    • Bing Bai
    • Jun Zhu
    • Cui‑Xia Di
    • Xun Li
    • Wen‑Ce Zhou
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  • Published online on: December 13, 2017     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.7597
  • Pages: 2049-2056
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Abstract

Carcinogenesis is known to be primarily associa­ted with gene mutations. Recently, increasing evidence has suggested that epigenetic events also serve crucial roles in tumor etiology. Environmental factors, including nutrition, toxicants and ethanol, are involved in carcinogenesis through inducing epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, histone deacetylase and miRNA regulation. Studying epigenetic mechanisms has facilitated the development of early diagnostic strategies and potential therapeutic avenues. Modulation at the epigenetic level, including reversing epigenetic modifications using targeted drugs, has demonstrated promise in cancer therapy. Therefore, identifying novel epigenetic biomarkers and therapeutic targets has potential for the future of cancer therapy. The present review discusses the environmental factors involved in epigenetic modifications and potential drug candidates for cancer therapy.
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Bai ZT, Bai B, Zhu J, Di CX, Li X and Zhou WC: Epigenetic actions of environmental factors and promising drugs for cancer therapy (Review). Oncol Lett 15: 2049-2056, 2018
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Bai, Z., Bai, B., Zhu, J., Di, C., Li, X., & Zhou, W. (2018). Epigenetic actions of environmental factors and promising drugs for cancer therapy (Review). Oncology Letters, 15, 2049-2056. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.7597
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Bai, Z., Bai, B., Zhu, J., Di, C., Li, X., Zhou, W."Epigenetic actions of environmental factors and promising drugs for cancer therapy (Review)". Oncology Letters 15.2 (2018): 2049-2056.
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Bai, Z., Bai, B., Zhu, J., Di, C., Li, X., Zhou, W."Epigenetic actions of environmental factors and promising drugs for cancer therapy (Review)". Oncology Letters 15, no. 2 (2018): 2049-2056. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.7597