Effect of histone acetylation on gene expression

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Histone hyperacetylation (overacetylation) of certain genes is associated with cancer. What is the effect of histone acetylation on gene expression, and what is the normal function of the genes affected?

decreased expression of anti-division genes
increased expression of anti-division genes
decreased expression of pro-division genes
increased expression of pro-division genes

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