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Proteolysis-Targeting Chimeras Targeting Epigenetic Modulators: A Promising Strategy for Oral Cancer Therapy

Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan1 Clinical Genetics lab, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kavitha Loganathan2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai – 600 119. Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7647-0234
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Anitha Pandi1 Clinical Genetics lab, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5478-2154
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Abilasha Ramasubramanian3 Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9350-5977
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Balachander Kannan4 Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9630-7001
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Paramasivam Arumugam4 Centre for Cellular & Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600077, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6117-1178
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Pages 1233-1236 | Received 22 Aug 2023, Accepted 08 Nov 2023, Published online: 22 Nov 2023

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