Biological rationale for the use of DNA methyltransferase inhibitors as new strategy for modulation of tumor response to chemotherapy and radiation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Epigenetic modifications play a key role in the patho-physiology of many tumors and the current use of agents targeting epigenetic changes has become a topic of intense interest in cancer research. DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitors represent a promising cla...

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Main Authors: Popov Vladimir M, Marampon Francesco, Festuccia Claudio, Gravina Giovanni L, Pestell Richard G, Zani Bianca M, Tombolini Vincenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/9/1/305