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Abstract
The ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS), comprising of ubiquitinases, deubiquitinases and 26S proteasome plays a significant role in directly or indirectly regulating epigenetic players. DNA-templated processes like replication, repair and transcription require chromatin decondensation to allow access to specific DNA sequence. A thorough survey of literary articles in PubMed database revealed that the UPS functions as a key regulator, determining the precise state of open and closed chromatin by influencing histones and histone modifiers through proteolytic or non-proteolytic means. However, a comprehensive understanding of how specific UPS components affect particular epigenetic pathways in response to environmental cues remains underexplored. This axis holds substantial potential for deciphering mechanisms of tumorigenesis. Although our current knowledge is limited, it can still guide the development of novel therapeutic strategies that can potentially bridge the gap between cancer chemotherapeutics in bench and bedside.
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Epigenomics provides the forum to address the rapidly progressing research developments in this ever-expanding field; to report on the major challenges ahead and critical advances that are propelling the science forward. The journal delivers this information in concise, at-a-glance article formats – invaluable to a time constrained community.
Substantial developments in our current knowledge and understanding of genomics and epigenetics are constantly being made, yet this field is still in its infancy. Epigenomics provides a critical overview of the latest and most significant advances as they unfold and explores their potential application in the clinical setting.