Saturday, October 29, 2016

The future of epigenetic drugs

BioMed Central, Sarah Dowie 8 Sep 2016. Insights and opinion from BioMed Central on the latest biology research and developments in the field.

In the light of increasing knowledge on the role epigenetic factors play in disease, it is now becoming apparent that epigenetics could be ideal therapeutic targets - particularly taking into consideration that many of these epigenetic factors are reversible. Epigenetic drugs are incredibly potent and can help reverse abnormal gene expression that can result in various diseases.