The surge in research and development activities and technological advancements led to implementation of epigenetics. Its effectiveness in treatment of various types of cancer is widespread. The number of research projects about epigenetics is rising as governments have been investing in R&D activities to improve the quality of care and develop new technologies. Researchers across the globe have been conducting various studies to determine the efficacy of epigenetics. They found that epigenetics play a crucial role in improving the effects of chemotherapy. The cells become responsive to chemotherapy and researchers concluded that they can develop epi-drugs for use in conjunction with chemotherapy in the future. Moreover, researchers found an imaging technique using the epigenetics. This technique can be used to take images of brain. The adoption for epigenetics is expected to increase in coming years. According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global epigenetics market is estimated to generate $4.1 billion by 2030. Following are some of the activities taking place across the world.
High-end technological
advancements associated with epigenetics, rise in incidences of cancer, surge
in genome mapping programs, and growing number of R&D activities drive the
global epigenetics market. On the other hand, standardization concerns over
epigenetics-based diagnostics and dearth of skilled professionals impede the
growth to some extent. However, several growth opportunities in the emerging
economies have created an array of lucrative prospects for the key players in
the industry.
Technological advancements, rise in prevalence of
cancer, and increase in genome mapping programs and number of R&D
activities drive the growth of the global epigenetics market. However,
standardization concerns regarding epigenetics-based diagnostics and lack of
skilled professionals hamper the market growth. On the contrary, untapped
potential in developing countries is expected to create lucrative opportunities
for the market players in the future.
Researchers from different institutes and
universities have been finding the effectiveness of epigenetics. Researchers
from the Curie Institute in Paris found that epigenetics play a crucial role in
shaping the cancer cells that can respond well to the initial chemotherapy. They
studied the cancer cells in triple-negative breast cancer types. They also
monitored epigenomes and discovered that modification of epigenome of cells
leads cells to adapt to the environment. In chemotherapy, these cells become
responsive to the treatment. These scientists have been trying to find ways to
apply the findings in development on new epigenetics-based drugs. If clinical
trials in the future provide convincing results, scientists states that these
epigenetics-based drugs can be utilized with chemotherapies and raise the
efficacy of therapy in patients.
New findings and new techniques are making their way in the world of epigenetics. The University of Illinois (U of I) Urbana-Champaign developed an innovative 3D imaging technique known as epigenetic MRI (eMRI). Through this technique, scientists aim to determine changes in DNA methylation in the brain. The DNA methylation can be defined as a stable epigenetic modification that is necessary in carrying out processes related to brain development, memory, learning, and diseases. Researchers at the university tested the technique on the brains of pigs. However, they highlighted that this technique can be used in humans as there is a strong similarities in physiology between humans and pigs. Such findings will lead to further development of innovative techniques.
“The growth of the global epigenetics market is attributed to increase in oncology cases, surge of other chronic diseases and its rising application for non-oncology applications. Moreover, increase in R & D for epigenetics is expected to further drive the market growth during the forecast period”
Covid-19 scenario-
- Researchers
have started working on how epigenetics may prevent viral proliferation so
that vaccines and therapeutics can be developed to specifically target
replicating mechanisms of the virus.
- Accordingly, surge in the number of epigenetic research works and increase in awareness of epigenetic drugs for treatment of coronavirus infection have impacted the market positively.
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