DNA Methylation in Pituitary Adenomas: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Pituitary adenomas are a diverse group of neoplasms with variable clinical behavior. Despite advances in genetic analysis, understanding the role of epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation, remains an area under investigation. This scoping review aimed to update and synthesize the current body of literature on DNA methylation in pituitary adenomas, focusing on methodological advancements and clinical correlations. A systematic search conducted across multiple databases, including Embase, Scopus, MEDLINE, and CENTRAL, identified 107 eligible studies. Early methods, such as methylation-restricted digestion and methylation-specific PCR (MSP), have evolved into more comprehensive approaches, such as chip-based DNA methylation analysis. Key findings suggest that genes like POMC,

SUBMITTER: Moller MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature