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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Targeting the Epigenome in Colorectal Cancer.

Antonios N Gargalionis, Kostas A Papavassiliou, Athanasios G Papavassiliou

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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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3 authors.

Antonios N GargalionisDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-4332-6409
Kostas A PapavassiliouFirst University Department of Respiratory Medicine, 'Sotiria' Chest Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-9620-745X
Athanasios G PapavassiliouDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5803-4527

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epigenetic alterations promote colorectal cancer (CRC) development, plasticity, and drug resistance. Agents have been developed to target epigenetic modifiers; however, they demonstrate limited clinical efficacy. This outcome is the result of the complex interplay within the epigenome, as well as that of the molecular circuits linking these epigenetic vulnerabilities with genetic mutations, oncogenic pathways, and activation of transcription factors. Therefore, current evidence suggests these agents should be assessed in combination with regimens including additional epigenetic drugs, immune checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, and chemotherapeutic drugs. Herein, we highlight recent advances towards epigenome-centered treatment strategies in CRC. We also prioritize potential efforts of epigenetic-associated therapeutic modalities, which should be further developed following integration of respective biomarkers and as tools of therapeutic reprogramming in context-dependent cellular states.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsEpigenesis, GeneticEpigenomeAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsDNA MethylationDrug Resistance, NeoplasmGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansAntineoplastic Agentscolorectal cancerDNA methylationdrug resistanceepigenetic reprogrammingepigenetic therapyhistone modificationsimmunotherapy sensitization

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PMID42511829
PMCPMC13410781

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