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ReviewMolecular biology reports2026

The role of methylation in pituitary neuroendocrine tumors current insights and emerging perspectives.

Yafei Wang, Tianlang Hu, Jingjing Jia, Chen Wang, Chenran Zhang

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Yafei WangDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Tianlang HuDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Jingjing JiaDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Chen WangDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Chenran ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China. zhangchenran@xinhuamed.com.cn.

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the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170798
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Abstract

Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors (PitNETs) are the most frequently diagnosed intracranial neoplasms in adults. The World Health Organization's 2022 fifth edition classification of pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs) maintains an immunohistochemistry based taxonomy that places molecular biology at the centre of diagnosis. This framework provides a solid basis for subtype classification and therapy development. Methylation, defined as the transfer of a methyl group (CH₃) to DNA bases, histone side chains, or RNA nucleotides, is an epigenetic modification that has emerged as a key mechanism in neoplastic transformation. In this review, we synthesise current knowledge on histone, DNA, and RNA methylation in pituitary tumourigenesis, describing their distinct roles and mutual molecular crosstalk. By examining how these epigenetic modifications promote tumour initiation and progression, we assess their potential as drug targets and their translational applicability. Our objective is to propose new research directions and precision treatment strategies that exploit methylation related vulnerabilities, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes for patients with PitNETs.

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DNA MethylationNeuroendocrine TumorsPituitary NeoplasmsAnimalsEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHistonesHumansRNA MethylationHistonesEpidrugEpigeneticHMTm6APitNETs

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