Epigenetic Therapy of Cancer

From the reviews: "This new book covers the timely topic of epigenetic therapy. ... The combination of articles describing the basic science framework of epigenetics and the detailed summaries of clinical trials with epigenetic drugs is attractive for a wide readership, ranging from medical students to scientists who are interested in translational studies to clinicians who work for the direct benefit of cancer patients. ... This high-quality book is an excellent overview of the current success and future promise of epigenetic therapy." (Gerd Pfeifer, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014)

• The fundamental role of epigenetic regulation for normal and disturbed all growth and differentiation.- Mouse models to study DNA methylation in cancer research.- Epigenetic regulation of normal hematopoietic development.- Epigenetic regulation of globin genes and disturbances in hemoglobinopathies.- DNA methylation abnormalities in hematopoietic disorders: biological significance and methodological approaches.- Epigenetic modifications mediated by the AML1/ETO and MLL leukemia fusion proteins.- Epigenetic abnormalities in lung cancer.- Pharmacodynamic Responses to DNA Methyltransferase Inhibition.- Histone Methyltransferases: Opportunities in Cancer Drug Discovery.- Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors in recent clinical trials for cancer therapy.- Clinical Implications of Epigenetic Alterations in Lung Cancer.- Epigenetic disturbances in colorectal cancer.- Epigenetic Therapies in Solid Tumours: from preclinical models to clinical trial results.