Targeting epigenetic modifiers in breast cancer

(2020) Targeting epigenetic modifiers in breast cancer. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

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Environmental factors in within tumours are known to affect cancer progression and behaviour. In solid tumours, hypoxia (a low-oxygenated state) is a common condition associated with a more aggressive disease and with an increased risk of metastasis. This project focused on evaluating the potential of blocking an epigenetic enzyme, G9a, in breast cancer. The presented work demonstrates that G9a is crucial for the hypoxic response in cancer and that its inhibition is effective in reducing cancer cell survival and blocking metastatic formation. Overall, the described work represents a proof-of-concept demonstrating that G9a is a promising therapeutic target in breast cancer.

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ID Code: 200821
Item Type: QUT Thesis (PhD)
Supervisor: Lee, Jason, Richard, Derek, O'Byrne, Ken, & Pollock, Pamela
Keywords: G9a, Hypoxia, Breast cancer, Metastasis, EZH2, CDH10
DOI: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.200821
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Health
Current > Schools > School of Biomedical Sciences
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Deposited On: 10 May 2022 09:52
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2025 00:44