Epigenetics refers to the study of heritable changes in gene expression that occur without a change in the DNA sequence and constitute an important mechanism by which dietary components can selectively activate or inactivate gene expression. Alterations in histone acetylation and methylation are a common hallmark of human cancer. This review focuses on several histone-modifying enzymes that are associated with cancer development and their modification by bioactive food components.
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