From HDACi to KDACi: we need to revisit non-epigenetic pathways affected by inhibiting lysine deacetylases in therapy

EMBO Rep. 2016 Dec;17(12):1673. doi: 10.15252/embr.201643425. Epub 2016 Oct 24.

Abstract

Lysine deacetylases act on many other proteins apart from histones, with effects on metabolism and gene expression. We need to be cautious that therapeutically used KDACi have a much more widespread impact than anticipated.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylation
  • Epigenesis, Genetic
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Histone Deacetylases / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lysine / metabolism*

Substances

  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
  • Histone Deacetylases
  • Lysine