How Can Epigenetics Be Used to Combat Infectious Diseases?
Understanding the epigenetic mechanisms by which pathogens manipulate host cells can lead to novel therapeutic approaches. For instance, drugs that target specific epigenetic modifications, such as histone deacetylase inhibitors, could potentially reactivate latent viruses, making them susceptible to antiretroviral therapy. Similarly, reversing pathogen-induced DNA methylation could restore normal gene function and improve immune responses.
