Fig. 4

The mechanisms mediating the function of SETDB1 in tumors. SETDB1 directly inhibits or cooperates with other modulators (e.g., Smad3 and ERG) to regulate the genes-related to tumorigenesis and tumor progression. CRC colorectal cancer, EMT epithelial–mesenchymal transition, NSCLC non-small cell lung cancer, PDAC pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas