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Epigenetics in multiple myeloma: From mechanisms to therapy.

Authors :
Alzrigat M
Párraga AA
Jernberg-Wiklund H
Source :
Seminars in cancer biology [Semin Cancer Biol] 2018 Aug; Vol. 51, pp. 101-115. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 27.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a tumor of antibody producing plasmablasts/plasma cells that resides within the bone marrow (BM). In addition to the well-established role of genetic lesions and tumor-microenvironment interactions in the development of MM, deregulated epigenetic mechanisms are emerging as important in MM pathogenesis. Recently, MM sequencing and expression projects have revealed that mutations and copy number variations as well as deregulation in the expression of epigenetic modifiers are characteristic features of MM. In the past decade, several studies have suggested epigenetic mechanisms via DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs as important contributing factors in MM with impacts on disease initiation, progression, clonal heterogeneity and response to treatment. Herein we review the present view and knowledge that has accumulated over the past decades on the role of epigenetics in MM, with focus on the interplay between epigenetic mechanisms and the potential use of epigenetic inhibitors as future treatment modalities for MM.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1096-3650
Volume :
51
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Seminars in cancer biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28962927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2017.09.007