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Proteolysis-targeting chimeras targeting epigenetic modulators: a promising strategy for oral cancer therapy

    Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan

    *Author for correspondence: Tel.: +99 4112 5984;

    E-mail Address: vijayashreej.sdc@saveetha.com

    Clinical Genetics lab, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, India

    ,
    Kavitha Loganathan

    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai – 600 119. Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032, India

    ,
    Anitha Pandi

    Clinical Genetics lab, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, India

    ,
    Abilasha Ramasubramanian

    Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, India

    ,
    Balachander Kannan

    Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, India

    &
    Paramasivam Arumugam

    Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, India

    Published Online:https://doi.org/10.2217/epi-2023-0293
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