Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201309, India.
Neurogenetics. 2024 Nov 25;26(1):5. doi: 10.1007/s10048-024-00793-5.
The emerging field of epigenetics has been driving glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) development and progression. Various epigenetic alterations involving tumor suppressor genes, oncogenes, and signaling pathways have been identified in GBM. These alterations contribute to the aggressive behavior, therapeutic resistance, and tumor heterogeneity observed in GBM. Furthermore, the identification of specific genetic mutations associated with epigenetic dysregulation in GBM has provided new insights into the molecular subtypes and potential therapeutic targets within GBM. Understanding the complex interplay between genetic and epigenetic alterations in GBM is crucial for the development of effective and personalized therapies for this devastating disease. This review paper provides an overview of the epigenetic changes occurring in GBM and the potential of targeted epigenetic therapies as a promising avenue for GBM treatment, highlighting the challenges and future directions in this field has been deliberated.
表观遗传学这一新兴领域一直推动着胶质母细胞瘤(GBM)的发展和演进。在 GBM 中已经鉴定出涉及肿瘤抑制基因、癌基因和信号通路的各种表观遗传改变。这些改变导致了 GBM 中观察到的侵袭性行为、治疗抵抗和肿瘤异质性。此外,鉴定出与 GBM 中表观遗传失调相关的特定基因突变,为 GBM 的分子亚型和潜在治疗靶点提供了新的见解。了解 GBM 中遗传和表观遗传改变之间的复杂相互作用,对于开发针对这种毁灭性疾病的有效和个性化治疗方法至关重要。本文综述了 GBM 中发生的表观遗传变化,以及靶向表观遗传治疗作为 GBM 治疗有前景的途径,强调了该领域的挑战和未来方向。