Misregulation of gene cohorts, which is caused by aberrant chromatin features and is observed in various cancers, has spurred the development and use of epigenetic anti-cancer drugs. Here, we argue that, in addition to small-molecule inhibitors that target chromatin regulators, synthetic reader-effectors that are recruited to abnormal chromatin features have the potential to correct gene misregulation in epigenetic therapy.
- Natecia L. Baskin
- Karmella A. Haynes