Published in:
15-08-2023 | Lymphoma | Review Article
Epigenetic alterations and advancement of lymphoma treatment
Authors:
Shuhui Zhuang, Zhaobo Yang, Zhuangzhuang Cui, Yuanyuan Zhang, Fengyuan Che
Published in:
Annals of Hematology
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Issue 5/2024
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Abstract
Lymphomas, complex and heterogeneous malignant tumors, originate from the lymphopoietic system. These tumors are notorious for their high recurrence rates and resistance to treatment, which leads to poor prognoses. As ongoing research has shown, epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNA regulation, and RNA modifications play crucial roles in lymphoma pathogenesis. Epigenetic modification–targeting drugs have exhibited therapeutic efficacy and tolerability in both monotherapy and combination lymphoma therapy. This review discusses pathogenic mechanisms and potential epigenetic therapeutic targets in common lymphomas, offering new avenues for lymphoma diagnosis and treatment. We also discuss the shortcomings of current lymphoma treatments, while suggesting potential areas for future research, in order to improve the prediction and prognosis of lymphoma.