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ReviewEpigenomics2025

Epigenetic paradigm of DNA methylation for understanding the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics in sarcomas.

Sujata Bhattacharya, Harshita Makkar, Jagdish Prasad Meena, Aditya Kumar Gupta, Rachna Seth

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Review in Epigenomics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sujata BhattacharyaDivision of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8255-4725
Harshita MakkarDivision of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Jagdish Prasad MeenaDivision of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0001-6024-9762
Aditya Kumar GuptaDivision of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Rachna SethDivision of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sarcomas are heterogeneous malignant tumors originating from mesenchymal tissues, presenting substantial diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The diverse genetic and epigenetic landscape provides significant heterogeneity and complexity to the disease, ultimately leading to poor outcomes for affected individuals, especially in metastatic diseases. As research in this field evolves, incorporating methylation profiling into routine clinical practice could significantly enhance the early diagnosis, risk stratification, and personalized treatment strategies for sarcoma patients. Moreover, the integration of advanced genetic techniques and ongoing upgradation in treatment strategies, predominantly those targeting methylation modifications, may lead to improved survival outcomes in sarcomas. We conducted a structured literature review using PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, encompassing publications up to 30 November 2024. The search focused on DNA methylation in sarcoma pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Relevant articles were screened, and key findings were synthesized thematically. In this review, we provide a comprehensive insight into the role of DNA methylation in promoting sarcomas. We emphasize subtype-associated methylation patterns in sarcomas and their value as prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers, revealing their synergistic effects with the existing treatment regimens. Despite having preclinical outcomes, the translation of these therapies into clinical practice remains a challenge.

Indexed as

DNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticSarcomaBiomarkers, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisBiomarkers, Tumordiagnostic and prognostic biomarkersDNA methylationepigeneticsSarcomastherapeutic targets

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PMID40971712
PMCPMC12562784

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