The mechanistic role of epigenetic in multiple myeloma

This article reviews recent findings on the role of epigenetic alterations in MM pathogenesis, which affect the expression of cell cycle regulatory molecules, apoptosis, DNA repair system, CD markers, cell signaling pathways as well as tumor suppressor miRNAs. Given these results, it can be stated that these epigenetic changes play an important role in the initiation and progression of MM. Therefore, understanding the impact of epigenetics in MM pathogenesis in each stage of disease progression can help develop therapeutic targets to increase survival and reduce drug resistance.
Source: Comparative Clinical Pathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research