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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2024; 30(31): 3628-3634
Published online Aug 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i31.3628
Navigating the autophagic landscape: Epigenetic modulation in gastrointestinal cancer
Davide Ramoni, Federico Carbone, Fabrizio Montecucco
Davide Ramoni, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa 16132, Italy
Federico Carbone, Fabrizio Montecucco, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa and IRCSS Policlinico San Martino, Genoa 16132, Italy
Author contributions: Ramoni D performed the conceptualization and writing of the original draft; Carbone F and Montecucco F provided supervision and edited the entire work; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Fabrizio Montecucco, MD, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Genoa and IRCSS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, Genoa 16132, Italy. fabrizio.montecucco@unige.it
Received: March 20, 2024
Revised: July 18, 2024
Accepted: July 23, 2024
Published online: August 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Understanding the intricate interplay between autophagy, epigenetics, and non-coding RNA (ncRNA) regulation in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers is crucial for devising effective therapeutic interventions. Autophagy exhibits a dual role in cancer progression, impacting treatment response rates, and its modulation through epigenetic alterations and ncRNA regulation offers promising avenues for targeted therapies. Developing strategies to manipulate autophagy, particularly via epigenetic mechanisms and nanocarrier-based ncRNA delivery systems, holds immense potential to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and improve outcomes in GI malignancies.