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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

PRDM Proteins Orchestrate Colorectal Cancer Tumorigenesis.

Erika Di Zazzo, Carmela Sorrentino, Monica Rienzo, Donatella Fiore, Maria Chiara Proto, Amelia Casamassimi, Patrizia Gazzerro, Ciro Abbondanza

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Erika Di ZazzoDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7621-488X
Carmela SorrentinoDepartment of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-6377-5872
Monica RienzoDepartment of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 81100 Caserta, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4496-4894
Donatella FioreDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0703-7231
Maria Chiara ProtoDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", 94100 Enna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7066-174X
Amelia CasamassimiDepartment of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6010-4261
Patrizia GazzerroDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0576-2955
Ciro AbbondanzaDepartment of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5346-4835

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease driven by complex genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironmental alterations. Members of the PR domain-containing (PRDM) protein family have emerged as context-dependent regulators of CRC initiation, progression, tumor cell plasticity, immune modulation, and therapeutic response. Accumulating evidence highlights divergent roles for PRDM proteins as tumor suppressors, oncogenes, or isoform-dependent dual-function regulators. Collectively, PRDM family members represent a central node of transcriptional/epigenetic control in CRC biology, with significant potential as biomarkers for early detection, prognosis, and treatment stratification, as well as promising candidates for epigenetic and pathway-directed therapeutic strategies.

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Biomarkers, TumorCell Transformation, NeoplasticColorectal NeoplasmsTranscription FactorsAnimalsEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansBiomarkers, TumorTranscription Factorscancer biomarkerscolorectal cancerconsensus molecular subtypes (CMS)oncogenePRDMtumor suppressor

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PMID42074036
PMCPMC13116649

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