Revolutionizing Healthcare: Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Detection
Pioneered by epigenetic leaders, our groundbreaking blood tests offer accurate, cost-effective, and early diagnosis, unlocking unprecedented potential in global cancer care.
Meet Professor Moshe Szyf
A Vanguard in the Field of Epigenetics
For over three decades, Professor Szyf has spearheaded revolutionary research in genetics and early cancer detection. He presented the groundbreaking evidence that our genetic code isn’t fixed at birth and can be influenced by DNA Methylation. More than just the company he’s associated with, Szyf’s work stands as a testament to pioneering advancements in the healthcare industry.
Milestones & Recognitions
2023-08-22
HKG Epitherapeutics has unveiled data for its epiCervix Test, showcasing its superior capability to identify cervical cancer at earlier stages compared to conventional screening techniques. This advancement underscores the transformative potential of innovative diagnostic approaches.
2023-06-07
Nature Communications features our novel DNA methylation signature for HCC detection via liquid biopsies. With an 84.5% sensitivity rate, this breakthrough offers a promising advance in early cancer detection.
Join us on 14th September as our CEO, Prof. Moshe Szyf, presents at the Symposium co-hosted by Asian Fund for Cancer Research. Dive into transformative insights at the intersection of groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial prowess.
Discussion on the epiCervix test for early cervical cancer detection.
Three decades of reshaping genetic understanding.
Exploring "DNA methylation" in genetics.
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EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER
Early Detection can save life and prevent the suffering and cost of treating disease
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WHAT IS DNA METHYLATION?
DNA methylation is a chemical mark on DNA
DNA methylation is a chemical mark that is added to DNA at different positions during gestation.
DNA methylation is part of the “epigenetic” program of our genes.
when DNA methylation happens at several important positions in genes it can silence the function of the gene.
This is how the same gene can be expressed or silenced in different cells in our body.
For very long period of time, genetics was thought to be the only factor determining everything of life. We found that epigenetics is providing another layer of control on life over genetics through our research.
Every cells of our body has the same genetic composition. It is epigenetics directing cell fate and driving them to form different body parts.
Human genome is like the hardware of the command centre of life. Epigenetics is the software controlling the operation of life.
Epigenetics controls the function of DNA through DNA methylation.
Once a methyl group is added to cytosine of DNA through the function of SAM and DNMT, it’s function is switched off.
Epigenetics is also responsible for protecting us from cancer. If epigenetics went wrong, cells can grown in an uncontrolled manner and become cancerous.