Cited by 126Epigenetics and DNA MethylationHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisCancer-related molecular mechanisms research

Epigenetics in hepatocellular carcinoma development and therapy: The tip of the iceberg

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Fernández-Barrena, Maite G., Arechederra, María, Colyn, Leticia, Berasain, Carmen, Avila, Matias A.·2020·JHEP Reports

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a deadly tumour whose causative agents are generally well known, but whose pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Nevertheless, key genetic alterations are emerging from a heterogeneous molecular landscape, providing information on the tumorigenic process from initiation to progression. Among these molecular alterations, those that affect epigenetic processes are increasingly recognised as contributing to carcinogenesis from preneoplastic stages. The epigenetic machinery regulates gene expression through intertwined and partially characterised circuits involving chromatin remodelers, covalent DNA and histone modifications, and dedicated proteins reading these modifications. In this review, we summarise recent findings on HCC epigenetics, focusing mainly on changes in DNA and histone modifications and their carcinogenic implications. We also discuss the potential drugs that target epigenetic mechanisms for HCC treatment, either alone or in combination with current therapies, including immunotherapies.

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Authors
Fernández-Barrena, M. G., Arechederra, M., Colyn, L., Berasain, C., & Avila, M. A.
Affiliations
  • Navarre Institute of Health Research (ES)
  • Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (ES)
  • Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES)
Corresponding author
  • Berasain, Carmen
  • Avila, Matias A.
Venue
JHEP Reports
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-12
Volume
2
Issue
6
Pages
100167
ISSN
2589-5559 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3047820870
Cited by
126
References
175
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 1
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1.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • JHEP Reports (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
  • “la Caixa” Foundation
  • Departamento de Educación, Gobierno de Navarra
  • Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Hepatology › Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Keywords
hepatocellular carcinoma, epigenetics, DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, carcinogenesis, epigenetic therapy, immunotherapy, histone reader proteins

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