G9a/GLP

Regulation, genomics, and clinical characteristics of cuproptosis regulators in pan-cancer

54 views | Jul 16 2023

This study comprehensively elucidated the expression, prognostic significance, biological functions, genomic characteristics, immune microenvironment interactions, and drug sensitivity of cuproptosis regulators in pan-cancer, providing valuable insights into their potential role in cancer biology. [Read the Full Post]

The pattern of histone H3 epigenetic posttranslational modifications is regulated by the VRK1 chromatin kinase

0 views | Jul 16 2023

The chromatin kinase VRK1 plays a crucial role in regulating the epigenetic patterns of histone H3 acetylation and methylation, thereby influencing chromatin organization and associated nuclear functions. [Read the Full Post]

In silico enhancer mining reveals SNS-032 and EHMT2 inhibitors as therapeutic candidates in high-grade serous ovarian cancer

80 views | Jul 11 2023

This study utilized epigenomic profiling and a computational pipeline to identify potential therapeutic candidates and enhance stratification for ovarian cancer, with a focus on high-grade serous carcinoma. [Read the Full Post]

Episodes of Early Pleistocene West Antarctic Ice Sheet Retreat Recorded by Iceberg Alley Sediments

31 views | Jun 16 2023

This study in the Scotia Sea provides evidence of past episodes of West Antarctic Ice Sheet instability and suggests that intense IBRD deposition, likely sourced from the Weddell Sea and/or Amundsen Sea embayment(s), occurred during a warm climate phase approximately 1.2 million years ago. [Read the Full Post]

G9a/GLP Targeting Ameliorates Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

28 views | May 30 2023

This study suggests that inhibiting the histone methyltransferase G9a and its partner protein GLP may be a new therapeutic approach in pulmonary arterial hypertension. [Read the Full Post]

A comprehensive study of epigenetic alterations in hepatocellular carcinoma identifies potential therapeutic targets

0 views | Mar 23 2022

Juan Bayo et al. thought that the epigenetic alterations identified in HCC could be used to predict prognosis and to define a subgroup of high-risk patients that would potentially benefit from JmjC inhibitor therapy. [Read the Full Post]

A comprehensive study of epigenetic alterations in hepatocellular carcinoma identifies potential therapeutic targets

803 views | Apr 11 2021

Juan Bayo et al. found that mutations and changes in expression of epigenetic modifiers were common events in human hepatocellular carcinoma, leading to an aggressive gene expression program and poor clinical prognosis. [Read the Full Post]

Inhibition of G9a by a small molecule inhibitor, UNC0642, induces apoptosis of human bladder cancer cells

707 views | Jun 26 2019

Cao YP et al. demonstrated that G9a may be a promising therapeutic target for UBC, and an epigenetics-based therapy by UNC0642 is suggested. [Read the Full Post]