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Reversible histone acetylation is one of the key mechanisms involved in the epigenetic control of gene expression. A variety of recent studies has revealed a role for acetylation in a much broader repertoire of physiological processes, including proliferation control and protein folding, and has highlighted how a variety of non-histone regulatory proteins are influenced by acetylation. Inhibition of histone deacetylase (HDAC) prompts tumour cells to enter apoptosis and, as a consequence, several HDAC inhibitors have entered clinical trials. It is likely that HDAC inhibitor drugs will provide an important class of new mechanism-based therapeutics for cancer.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.coph.2006.03.010

Type

Journal article

Journal

Curr Opin Pharmacol

Publication Date

08/2006

Volume

6

Pages

369 - 375

Keywords

Animals, Antineoplastic Agents, Drug Therapy, Combination, Enzyme Inhibitors, Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors, Histone Deacetylases, Humans, Neoplasms