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DNA Repair, Epigenetic Dysregulation, and Cytokine Network Crosstalk in Head and Neck Cancer: Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities and Clinical Trials

Jul 2026 · Current Oncology Reports · Vol 28 · 0 citations · 156 references
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The intricate crosstalk among DDR deficiency, epigenetic alterations, and inflammatory signaling constitutes a central axis in HNC pathobiology and therapeutic resistance and targeting these interconnected pathways through rational combination strategies offers a promising avenue to enhance treatment efficacy and advance precision oncology.

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