Monica Andreea Novac II

Dr. Monica Andreea Novac II

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1Year (2026-Present)

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10 February 2026 in Epigenomes
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AZAndra Giorgiana Zaruha
Andra Giorgiana Zaruha
PCPatricia Codreanu
Patricia Codreanu
MCMadalin-Codrut I Coman
Madalin-Codrut I Coman
MIMonica Andreea Novac II
Monica Andreea Novac II
SDSimona Gabriela Duță-Ion
Simona Gabriela Duță-Ion
VRViorica Elena Radoi
Viorica Elena Radoi
Epilepsy is a heterogeneous neurological disorder with a strong genetic basis, yet recent evidence underscores the critical role of epigenetic mechanisms in its pathogenesis. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how chromatin remodeling, histone modifications, DNA methylation, and transcriptional regulation intersect with classical channelopathies and signaling pathways. We emphasize how epigenetic dysregulation contributes to neuronal excitability and network plasticity, particularly through interactions with mTOR, PI3K-AKT, and GABAergic signaling cascades. The convergence of genetic mutations and epigenetic modifications creates a dynamic landscape in which environmental factors can modify gene expression and contribute to the development of epilepsy. Emerging therapeutic strategies—including epigenetic drugs (HDAC inhibitors, DNMT inhibitors), CRISPR/dCas9-based epigenome editing, and multi-omics approaches—offer promising avenues for precision medicine. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in epilepsy, examining how these layers interact to produce disease phenotypes and discussing the therapeutic implications of this multilayered regulation.