Expanding the Role of the Histone Lysine-Specific Demethylase LSD1 in Cancer

Studies of alterations in histone methylation in cancer have led to the identification of histone methyltransferases and demethylases as novel targets for therapy. Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1, also known as KDM1A), demethylates H3K4me1/2, or H3K9me1/2 in a context-dependent manner. In additi...

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Main Authors: Barbara Majello, Francesca Gorini, Carmen Daniela Saccà, Stefano Amente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/3/324