Epigenome Remodeling in Cholangiocarcinoma.
Bile Duct Neoplasms
/ genetics
Biomarkers, Tumor
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Cellular Reprogramming
/ genetics
Cholangiocarcinoma
/ genetics
DNA Methylation
Epigenesis, Genetic
Epigenome
Epigenomics
/ methods
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Heterogeneity
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Histones
/ metabolism
Humans
Mutation
Tumor Microenvironment
/ genetics
DNA methylation
biliary tract cancer
cholangiocarcinoma
epigenomics
Journal
Trends in cancer
ISSN: 2405-8025
Titre abrégé: Trends Cancer
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101665956
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
06 2019
06 2019
Historique:
received:
15
12
2018
revised:
03
05
2019
accepted:
07
05
2019
entrez:
19
6
2019
pubmed:
19
6
2019
medline:
2
7
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) comprises a heterogeneous collection of malignancies arising within the biliary tract, characterized by late diagnosis, innate chemoresistance, and abysmal prognosis. Sequencing data have uncovered recurrent mutations in diverse epigenetic regulators, implicating epigenetic destabilization at the root of these tumors. However, few studies have characterized biliary tumor epigenomes. In this Opinion article, we argue that an epigenome-oriented approach to CCA could establish diverse interconnections between many key aspects of research on this disease, including molecular heterogeneity, diverse cells of origin, and prominent tumor microenvironments. Moreover, we discuss plausible causes of epigenome dysregulation in biliary tumors, including genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, microenvironmental, and physiological factors. Lastly, we assess the translational potential of epigenomics in CCA to uncover robust biomarkers and therapeutic opportunities for this growing group of patients with limited treatment options.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31208696
pii: S2405-8033(19)30076-7
doi: 10.1016/j.trecan.2019.05.002
pii:
doi:
Substances chimiques
Biomarkers, Tumor
0
Histones
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
335-350Informations de copyright
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