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Cancer Can Emerge from Epigenetic Change Rather than DNA Mutation

Source: Fight Aging! • Published: 30 Oct 2026, 10:06

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Fight Aging!.

Mouse and patient-aligned data show YAP1-TEAD–linked demethylation can produce HCC.

Cancer Can Emerge from Epigenetic Change Rather than DNA Mutation
Key Takeaways
  • YAP1-TEAD activation in hepatocytes was found to drive HCC.
  • Widespread DNA demethylation was reported to activate multiple oncogenes.
  • TET1 reduction was shown to attenuate epigenetic tumor formation.
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