©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Transl Med. Apr 12, 2015; 4(1): 11-24
Published online Apr 12, 2015. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v4.i1.11
Published online Apr 12, 2015. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v4.i1.11
Table 3 Genes that are epigenetically regulated in cancer
| Cancer-associated pathway | Gene |
| Cell cycle | Rb, p16INK4a, p16INK4b, 14-3-3, cyclin E, p14ARF |
| Signal transduction | ErbB2, RASSF1, LKB1/STK11, APC |
| Apoptosis | DAPK gene, Caspase-8 gene |
| DNA repair | MGMT, MHL1, BRCA1, FNACF |
| Carcinogen metabolism | GSTP1 gene |
| Hormonal response | Oestrogen receptor gene, progesterone receptor gene, RAR-b2 gene |
| Senescence | TERT, TERG |
| Invasion/metastasis | TIMP-3 gene, E cadherin gene, VHL gene |
| Transcription | Runx3, Twist, Er α, Er β, PR, RAR, vitamin D receptor |
| Drug responsiveness | Glutatione S-transferase, thymidylate synthase |
- Citation: Lattanzio L, Lo Nigro C. Epigenetics and DNA methylation in cancer. World J Transl Med 2015; 4(1): 11-24
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6132/full/v4/i1/11.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.v4.i1.11