Current and potential epigenetic targets in multiple myeloma

Epigenomics. 2014 Apr;6(2):215-28. doi: 10.2217/epi.14.12.

Abstract

Despite recent advances in therapy, subgroups of multiple myeloma continue to have a poor prognosis. Numerous epigenetic changes have been described and occur as both etiologic and secondary events, making myeloma a good disease in which to understand the role of epigenetic therapies. Here, we describe a number of current and potential epigenetic targets in myeloma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetylation / drug effects
  • B-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferases / antagonists & inhibitors
  • DNA Methylation / drug effects
  • Epigenesis, Genetic / genetics*
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Histone Demethylases / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Histone Methyltransferases
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / genetics*
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*

Substances

  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
  • Histone Demethylases
  • Histone Methyltransferases
  • DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferases
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase