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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2025

Advances of HDAC inhibitors in tumor therapy: potential applications through immune modulation.

Jiaqi Tian, Miaomiao Han, Fuyang Song, Yun Liu, Yuhou Shen, Jiateng Zhong

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Histone deacetylases in cancer metabolic reprogramming.Experimental & molecular medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jiaqi Tian *Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Miaomiao Han *Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Fuyang SongDepartment of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Yun LiuDepartment of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Yuhou ShenDepartment of Abdominal Surgical Oncology Ward 2, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, China.
Jiateng ZhongDepartment of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDAC inhibitors, HDACi) have garnered considerable attention due to their potential in treating various types of malignant tumors. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) not only influence chromatin structure and gene transcription by regulating histone acetylation status but also acetylate various non-histone proteins. They are widely involved in several key biological processes, such as cell cycle regulation, apoptosis induction, and immune responses. HDACi exert their effects by inhibiting HDAC activity; however, these effects are highly concentration-dependent and non-selective. HDACi inevitably disrupt both gene expression and signaling networks, leading to multi-target, non-specific biological effects. This article focuses on the immunomodulatory mechanisms of HDACi, including their role in remodeling the tumor extracellular matrix and their impact on various immune cell populations. The synergistic potential of combining HDACi with other therapeutic approaches is also discussed. This review examines the application of HDACi across different tumor types, highlighting preclinical and clinical evidence that demonstrates the multifunctionality and efficacy of HDACi. By leveraging their unique mechanism of action, HDACi opens new avenues for enhancing antitumor immunity and achieving durable therapeutic responses. Future research and clinical trials will play a crucial role in optimizing the use of HDACi, elucidating resistance mechanisms, and identifying the most effective combinations to maximize patient benefit.

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combination therapyHDACiimmunotherapytumor microenvironmenttumor therapy

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PMID40657246
PMCPMC12245688

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