Histone deacetylase: A potential therapeutic target for ovarian dysfunction

Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2018 Jan 1;23(3):512-534. doi: 10.2741/4603.

Abstract

Post-partum uterine disorders and reproductive tract infections cause ovarian dysfunction and infertility. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) prevent the relaxation of chromatin, and positively or negatively regulate transcription. Hence, HDACs play a pivotal role in altering the gene expression that impact different signalling pathways underling ovarian dysfunction. Thus, HDAC inhibitors (HDACi) may act as potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of an array of disorders impacting ovarian function.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic / drug effects*
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Histone Deacetylases / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy
  • Infertility, Female / enzymology
  • Infertility, Female / genetics
  • Ovarian Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Ovarian Diseases / enzymology
  • Ovarian Diseases / genetics

Substances

  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
  • Histone Deacetylases