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The University of Manchester, Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, Cancer Research UK Leukaemia Biology Laboratory , Manchester, M20 4BX , UK.Issue Date
2012-12
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Introduction: The role of epigenetic dysfunction in cancer is increasingly appreciated. This has raised the question as to whether enzymes that regulate the structure and function of chromatin might represent novel therapeutic targets. The histone demethylase LSD1 is one such candidate and novel, potent inhibitors are under development. Areas covered: The literature on LSD1 (also known as KDM1A, AOF2, BHC110 or KIAA0601) was identified in Pubmed and is herein discussed. Areas covered include the structure and enzymatic activity of LSD1, its role in chromatin regulatory complexes, its functional roles in normal and malignant tissue, pharmacological inhibitors of its activity and their putative therapeutic roles. Expert opinion: Pre-clinical data supporting a therapeutic role for LSD1 inhibitors are most encouraging in acute myeloid leukaemia, although optimal dosing strategies and beneficial combinations with other agents remain unclear. Studies making use of potent, selective LSD1 inhibitors active in the nanomolar range are required to establish therapeutic indications in other subtypes of haematological malignancy, and in solid tumours.Citation
LSD1 inhibition: a therapeutic strategy in cancer? 2012, 16 (12):1239-49 Expert Opin Ther TargetsJournal
Expert Opinion on Therapeutic TargetsDOI
10.1517/14728222.2012.722206PubMed ID
22957941Type
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1744-7631ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1517/14728222.2012.722206
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