• Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali 671000, China;
Li Cairui, Email: lcrbrett@163.com
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Retinoblastoma (RB) is a common intraocular tumor in children, often leading to blindness or disability, and its pathogenesis involves genetic and epigenetic regulation. Epigenetics regulates gene expression through mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modification without altering the DNA sequence, and the imbalance of its homeostasis is considered a crucial factor in the development and progression of RB. Therapeutic strategies targeting these abnormal modifications offer new potential treatment avenues for RB. Although current research has highlighted the importance of epigenetics in RB, the specific mechanisms of action, the relationship with genetic bases, and the development of targeted drugs remain largely unknown. Therefore, further in-depth research into the epigenetic mechanisms of RB is of great significance for elucidating its carcinogenic mechanisms, identifying effective therapeutic targets, and developing new drugs.

Citation: Zhou Yuan, Li Cairui. Research progress in epigenetic research on the pathogenesis of retinoblastoma. Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases, 2025, 41(7): 566-571. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20250217-00057 Copy

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