Targeting histone demethylases in cancer therapy

Abstract

A novel oligoamine analog inhibitor of histone demethylases blocks colon tumor cell growth in association with histone methylation and gene re-expression. It also markedly potentiates the activity of hypomethylating agents in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that histone demethylase inhibitors may represent a valuable addition to the armamentarium of epigenetic agents. © 2009 American Association for Cancer Research.