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Genetic and epigenetic signatures of breast cancer subtypes.
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PMID:  22201926     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease at both the histological and molecular levels. The current model of breast tumorigenesis suggests that the normal mammary stem cell and the various progenitors that arise thereof can be transformed and generate lineage-restricted tumor phenotypes. This model is supported by observations that the different subtypes of breast cancer share transcriptional signatures intrinsic to normal components of the mammary epithelium. Studies have since elaborated these molecular signatures to include recurrent genetic abnormalities, patterns of DNA methylation and dysregulation of microRNAs. Here we aim to review the current state of knowledge concerning the cellular etiology of breast cancer subtypes and the genetic, transcriptional and epigenetic aberrations associated with each subtype.
Authors:
Shane R Stecklein; Roy A Jensen; Arindam Pal
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2012-01-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1945-0508     ISO Abbreviation:  Front Biosci (Elite Ed)     Publication Date:  2012  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-28     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101485240     Medline TA:  Front Biosci (Elite Ed)     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  934-49     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and The University of Kansas Cancer Center, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
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