Exploring the role of histone deacetylase inhibitors in cancer development and therapeutic potential.
J Physiol Pharmacol
; 75(2): 117-122, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The process of acetylation and deacetylation of histones within the nucleus operates within a dynamic equilibrium. Histone acetyltransferases (HATs) and histone deacetylases (HDACs) collaboratively and precisely regulate normal gene transcription and expression. Any disorder in the activity of HATs/HDACs can lead to uncontrolled gene expression, consequently resulting in tumorigenesis. Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACIs) have the capacity to block the cell cycle, thereby restraining tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth. Also, HDACIs exhibit a significant capability to diminish the expression of apoptosis protein inhibitors such as Bcl-2 and B-cell lymphoma-extra-large (Bcl-xL), while concurrently up-regulating pro-apoptotic proteins such as Bax, Bad, and Bim. Also, HDACIs demonstrate the ability to inhibit tumor cell angiogenesis. Representing a new category of targeted anti-cancer therapeutics, HDACIs possess the capability to restore the expression of tumor suppressor genes, induce apoptosis, and stimulate cell differentiation. Additionally, they exert anti-cancer effects through diverse pathways both in vivo and in vitro, thereby presenting promising prospects in tumor therapy. This review delves into the involvement of HDACs in cancer pathology and the therapeutic potential of HDACIs as emerging drugs in cancer treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Inibidores de Histona Desacetilases
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Physiol Pharmacol
Assunto da revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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FISIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China