Given that (1) it is hypothesized that histone deacetylase inhibitor-induced colorectal cancer cell apoptosis is mediated by the Wnt-Rb-mTOR pathway; (2) Wnt hyperactivation (and its consequences) has CBP- and p300-mediated components 51-53; and (3) it is hypothesized that p300 and its activity is essential for efficient induction of apoptosis through Wnt hyperactivation together with Rb inactivation and mTOR/TORC1 activity; it is expected that:. The gene discussed is EP300; the disease is colorectal cancer.