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Aboagye SO, Hunt JA, Ball G, Wei Y. Portable noninvasive technologies for early breast cancer detection: A systematic review. Comput Biol Med 2024; 182:109219. [PMID: 39362004 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.109219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with early detection crucial for improving outcomes. This systematic review evaluates recent advances in portable non-invasive technologies for early breast cancer detection, assessing their methods, performance, and potential for clinical implementation. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases for relevant studies published between 2015 and 2024. Data on technology types, detection methods, and diagnostic performance were extracted and synthesized from 41 included studies. The review examined microwave imaging, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), thermography, bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), and pressure sensing technologies. Microwave imaging and EIT showed the most promise, with some studies reporting sensitivities and specificities over 90 %. However, most technologies are still in early stages of development with limited large-scale clinical validation. These innovations could complement existing gold standards, potentially improving screening rates and outcomes, especially in underserved populations, whiles decreasing screening waiting times in developed countries. Further research is therefore needed to validate their clinical efficacy, address implementation challenges, and assess their impact on patient outcomes before widespread adoption can be recommended.
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- Shadrack O Aboagye
- Smart Wearable Research Group, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK; Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
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- Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Medical Technology Research Centre, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK
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- Smart Wearable Research Group, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK; Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Bumrungthai S, Duangjit S, Passorn S, Pongpakdeesakul S, Butsri S, Janyakhantikul S. Comprehensive breast cancer risk analysis with whole exome sequencing and the prevalence of BRCA1 and ABCG2 mutations and oncogenic HPV. Biomed Rep 2024; 21:144. [PMID: 39170756 PMCID: PMC11337157 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and also the leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. A comprehensive understanding of breast cancer risk factors and their incidences is useful information for breast cancer prevention and control planning. The present study aimed to provide information on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and copy number variations (CNVs) in breast cancer, the allele frequency of two SNPs in breast cancer-related genes BRCA1 DNA repair associated (BRCA1; rs799917) and ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (ABCG2; rs2231142), and the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in a normal population living in Phayao Province, Northern Thailand. One breast cancer and 10 healthy samples were investigated by whole exome sequencing (WES) and compared for genetic variation. The WES data contained SNPs in genes previously implicated in breast cancer and provided data on CNVs. The allele frequencies for SNPs rs799917 and rs2231142 were also examined. The SNP genotype frequencies were 35.88% CC, 46.54% CT, and 17.58% TT for rs799917 and 33.20% CC, 46.88% CA, and 19.92% AA for rs2231142. A total of 825 human whole blood samples were examined for HPV infection by PCR, and the pooled DNA was tested for HPV infection using metagenomic sequencing. No HPV infections were detected among all 825 samples or the pooled blood samples. The incidence of breast cancer among the tested samples was estimated based on acceptable breast cancer risk factors and demographic data and was 1.47%. The present study provided data on SNPs and CNVs in breast cancer-related genes. The associations between SNPs rs2231142 and rs799917 and breast cancer should be further investigated in a case-control study since heterozygous and homozygous variants are more common. Based on the detection of HPV infection in the blood samples, HPV may not be associated with breast cancer, at least in the Northern Thai population.
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- Sureewan Bumrungthai
- Division of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
- Division of Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand
- Center for Pharmacogenomics and Clinical Translational Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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- Division of Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Natural resources, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Natural resources, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
- Center for Pharmacogenomics and Clinical Translational Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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- Division of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
- Center for Pharmacogenomics and Clinical Translational Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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Raheem AR, Abdul-Rasheed OF, Khattab OS, Alsammarraie AZ, Al-Aubaidy H, Abid HA. Circulating miRNA-373 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor as Potential Biomarkers for Early Detection of Breast Cancer. Indian J Clin Biochem 2024; 39:529-538. [PMID: 39346711 PMCID: PMC11436544 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-023-01174-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
Abstract
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), short non-coding RNAs, have been implicated in cancer-related processes such as tumor development, metastasis, angiogenesis, and drug resistance. Circulating miRNA-373 demonstrates higher relative exosomal serum levels in breast cancer patients compared to healthy women, making it a potential non-invasive biomarker. Separately, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is crucial for angiogenesis, and is elevated in breast cancer. In this case-control study, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of miRNA-373 and VEGF as biomarkers for early-stage breast cancer detection. Serum samples were collected from 120 participants, comprising 30 breast cancer patients, 30 benign breast tumor patients, and 60 healthy controls, over the period of April 2022 to January 2023. MiRNA-373 expression was analyzed by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR with GAPDH normalisation, while VEGF levels in serum samples were measured by ELISA. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of both biomarkers. MiRNA-373 expression (∆Ct) differed significantly between the three groups (breast cancer: - 12.20 ± 1.11; benign tumors: - 12.79 ± 1.09; controls: - 13.64 ± 0.93). ROC analysis revealed moderate discriminative power for miRNA-373 (specificity = 76.7%; sensitivity = 70.0%; AUC = 0.839) and excellent discriminative power for VEGF (specificity = 85.0%; sensitivity = 90.0%; AUC = 0.944) in distinguishing early-stage breast cancer patients from healthy controls. In summary, this study demonstrates the promising potential of miRNA-373 as an early diagnostic biomarker for breast cancer detection, requiring further validation in larger cohorts. Our findings also reinforce the diagnostic value of circulating VEGF levels for breast cancer screening. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12291-023-01174-9.
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- Anmar R. Raheem
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Kadhmyia, Baghdad, Iraq
- Al-Imamain Al-Kadhimain Medical City, Ministry of Health, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Kadhmyia, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
- Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Kadhmyia, Baghdad, Iraq
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pecs, Hungary
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Trinh TTK, Myung SK, Tran TH, Choi KS. Use of Antiperspirant Products and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Case-Control Studies. Cancer Invest 2024:1-11. [PMID: 39324502 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2024.2405864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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Although several observational studies have reported a link between the use of underarm cosmetic products and the risk of breast cancer, the findings remain inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate these associations using a meta-analysis of observational studies. In the meta-analysis of seven case-control studies, we found no association between the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the risk of breast cancer (OR = 0.96, 95%CI 0.78-1.17; I2 = 60.0%). Further prospective cohort studies that provide a higher level of evidence are warranted to confirm our findings.
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- Thao Thi Kim Trinh
- Department of Cancer Control and Population Health, National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Cancer AI & Digital Health, National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, South Korea
- Cancer Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Data Science, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Center for Cancer Prevention and Detection, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Cancer Control and Population Health, National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Cancer Control and Population Health, National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, South Korea
- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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Gutiérrez-Zepeda BM, Gómez-Del Toro MM, Ortiz-Soto DJ, Becerra-Loaiza DS, Quiroz-Bolaños AF, Topete A, Franco-Topete RA, Daneri-Navarro A, Del Toro-Arreola A, Quintero-Ramos A. The VEGFA rs3025039 Variant Is a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer in Mexican Women. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10172. [PMID: 39337657 PMCID: PMC11432390 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of death from tumors in women worldwide, influenced by various factors, including genetics. The T allele of the single nucleotide variant (SNV) rs3025039 at position +936 of the VEGFA gene has been reported to affect the mRNA regulatory mechanisms, potentially altering VEGFA expression and increasing BC risk. This study aimed to investigate the association between rs3025039 and BC in Mexican women residing in Jalisco, Mexico. The study included 231 women with a confirmed diagnosis of BC and 201 healthy subjects as a reference group (RG). PCR-RFLP was employed for the genotyping of rs3025039, with the visualization of amplified products using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Significant differences were observed in rs3025039 alleles and genotypes between BC cases and the RG (p = 0.0038). The frequency of the T allele and the CT genotype was higher in the BC group compared to the RG, with a significant difference (p = 0.0006). In conclusion, this research suggests that the SNV rs3025039 is associated with a higher risk of BC in Mexican women. These findings enhance our understanding of the genetic underpinnings of BC in this population, offering potential insights for future studies and interventions.
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- Bricia M Gutiérrez-Zepeda
- Doctorado en Genética Humana, Departamento de Biología Molecular y Genómica, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Licenciatura en Médico Cirujano y Partero, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Genética Humana, Departamento de Biología Molecular y Genómica, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Departamento de Aparatos y Sistemas II, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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Okwor V, Okwor CJ, Ukwuoma M, Nweke M. Effectiveness of combined targeted and hormonal therapies for post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative advanced breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2024:10781552241279019. [PMID: 39295518 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241279019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE we aim to synthesize available evidence on the effectiveness of hormonal plus targeted therapies for post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. DATA SOURCES AND METHODS We searched the following databases: Medline, PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and African Journal. Only studies that investigated the effectiveness of hormonal therapy combined with targeted therapy for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer treatment were included. The outcomes were progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR). A random-effect meta-analysis model was employed. Statistical analysis was performed using Comprehensive Meta-analysis version 3. RESULTS 24 studies were included in the meta-analysis with an overall sample size of 7635. Median PFS, OS and ORR were found to be significantly increased in the combination group compared to hormonal monotherapy [SMD = 6.072 (95% CI = 3.785-8.360), p < 0.001], [SMD = 1.614 (95% CI = 0.139-3.089), p = 0.032] and [OR = 1.584 (CI 1.134-2.213), p = 0.007] respectively. Subgroup analysis showed a significant difference in PFS and ORR between patients who received "hormonal therapy + CDK4/6 inhibitors" vs hormonal therapy only [SMD = 6.015 (CI 3.069-8.960), p < 0.001], (OR = 1.828 (CI 1.030-3.243), p = 0.039] respectively. CONCLUSION Compared with hormonal monotherapy, targeted plus hormonal therapy significantly improves PFS, OS and ORR in postmenopausal women with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
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- Vitalis Okwor
- Department of Radiation and Clinical Oncology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Enugu
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Evangel University Akaeze, Enugu, Nigeria
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Surya C, Lakshminarayana ABV, Ramesh SH, Kunjiappan S, Theivendren P, Santhana Krishna Kumar A, Ammunje DN, Pavadai P. Advancements in breast cancer therapy: The promise of copper nanoparticles. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 86:127526. [PMID: 39298835 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women worldwide and poses significant treatment challenges. Traditional therapies often lead to adverse side effects and resistance, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management. OBJECTIVE This review aims to explore the potential of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) in enhancing breast cancer therapy through targeted drug delivery, improved imaging, and their antiangiogenic properties. METHODS The review synthesizes existing literature on the efficacy of CuNPs in breast cancer treatment, addressing common challenges in nanotechnology, such as nanoparticle toxicity, scalability, and regulatory hurdles. It proposes a novel hybrid method that combines CuNPs with existing therapeutic modalities to optimize treatment outcomes. RESULTS CuNPs demonstrate the ability to selectively target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues, leading to improved therapeutic efficacy. Their unique physicochemical properties facilitate efficient biodistribution and enhanced imaging capabilities. Additionally, CuNPs exhibit antiangiogenic activity, which can inhibit tumor growth by preventing the formation of new blood vessels. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that CuNPs represent a promising avenue for advancing breast cancer treatment. By addressing the limitations of current therapies and proposing innovative solutions, this review contributes valuable insights into the future of nanotechnology in oncology.
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- Chandana Surya
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560054, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560054, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu 626126, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Swamy Vivekananda College of Pharmacy, Elayampalayam, Namakkal, Tamilnadu 637205, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, No. 70, Lien-hai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 80424, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560054, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560054, India.
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Shi W, Xu C, Lei P, Sun X, Song M, Guo Y, Song W, Li Y, Yu L, Zhang H, Wang H, Zhang DL. A correlation study of adhesion G protein-coupled receptors as potential therapeutic targets for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 207:417-434. [PMID: 38834774 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07373-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs), a distinctive subset of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes, with implications in tumor development. Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer (BRCA), specific aGPCRs as potential drug targets or biomarkers remain underexplored. METHODS UALCAN, GEPIA, Kaplan-Meier Plotter, MethSurv, cBiopportal, String, GeneMANIA, DAVID, Timer, Metascape, and qPCR were applied in this work. RESULTS Our analysis revealed significantly increased transcriptional levels of ADGRB2, ADGRC1, ADGRC2, ADGRC3, ADGRE1, ADGRF2, ADGRF4, and ADGRL1 in BRCA primary tumors. Further analysis indicated a significant correlation between the expressions of certain aGPCRs and the pathological stage of BRCA. High expression of ADGRA1, ADGRF2, ADGRF4, ADGRG1, ADGRG2, ADGRG4, ADGRG6, and ADGRG7 was significantly correlated with poor overall survival (OS) in BRCA patients. Additionally, high expression of ADGRF2 and ADGRF4 indicated inferior recurrence-free survival (RFS) in BRCA patients. The RT-qPCR experiments also confirmed that the mRNA levels of ADGRF2 and ADGRF4 were higher in BRCA cells and tissues. Functional analysis highlighted the diverse roles of aGPCRs, encompassing GPCR signaling and metabolic energy reserves. Moreover, aGPCRs may exert influence or actively participate in the development of BRCA through their impact on immune status. CONCLUSION aGPCRs, particularly ADGRF2 and ADGRF4, hold promise as immunotherapeutic targets and prognostic biomarkers in BRCA.
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- Wenning Shi
- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, 271000, China.
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, No.1, Middle Century Avenue, Chenyangzhai, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
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Njale E, Mahugija JAM, Shilla DJ, Dharsee N, Mbare NS. Association between exposure to heavy metals and the risk of breast cancer: A case-control study in Tanzania. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 110:104498. [PMID: 39025422 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Exposure to heavy metals is suspected to influence breast cancer development, although epidemiological evidence regarding this association remains controversial. This study investigated the association between urinary heavy metal levels and breast cancer risk through a hospital-based case-control design, involving 50 breast cancer patients and 40 healthy females. Heavy metals were quantified using an inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrophotometer (ICP-AES). The exposure levels were categorized into quartiles, and logistic regression was employed to evaluate the breast cancer risk associated with heavy metal exposure. The results revealed positive associations between risk of breast cancer and concentrations of Al, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb. In addition, the risk of breast cancer was high among participants in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quartiles of Al, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb. However, Co showed an inverse association with breast cancer. These results indicate that increased concentrations of heavy metals, with the exception of Co, are associated with the risk of breast cancer.
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- Emmanuel Njale
- Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Chemistry, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 976, Musoma, Tanzania.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Chemistry, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, P.O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Ocean Road Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 3592, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35062, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Kunachowicz D, Kłosowska K, Sobczak N, Kepinska M. Applicability of Quantum Dots in Breast Cancer Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities-A State-of-the-Art Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1424. [PMID: 39269086 PMCID: PMC11396817 DOI: 10.3390/nano14171424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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The increasing incidence of breast cancers (BCs) in the world population and their complexity and high metastatic ability are serious concerns for healthcare systems. Despite the significant progress in medicine made in recent decades, the efficient treatment of invasive cancers still remains challenging. Chemotherapy, a fundamental systemic treatment method, is burdened with severe adverse effects, with efficacy limited by resistance development and risk of disease recurrence. Also, current diagnostic methods have certain drawbacks, attracting attention to the idea of developing novel, more sensitive detection and therapeutic modalities. It seems the solution for these issues can be provided by nanotechnology. Particularly, quantum dots (QDs) have been extensively evaluated as potential targeted drug delivery vehicles and, simultaneously, sensing and bioimaging probes. These fluorescent nanoparticles offer unlimited possibilities of surface modifications, allowing for the attachment of biomolecules, such as antibodies or proteins, and drug molecules, among others. In this work, we discuss the potential applicability of QDs in breast cancer diagnostics and treatment in light of the current knowledge. We begin with introducing the molecular and histopathological features of BCs, standard therapeutic regimens, and current diagnostic methods. Further, the features of QDs, along with their uptake, biodistribution patterns, and cytotoxicity, are described. Based on the reports published in recent years, we present the progress in research on possible QD use in improving BC diagnostics and treatment efficacy as chemotherapeutic delivery vehicles and photosensitizing agents, along with the stages of their development. We also address limitations and open questions regarding this topic.
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- Dominika Kunachowicz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Students' Scientific Association at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry (SKN No. 214), Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Students' Scientific Association of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses (SKN No. 85), Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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Khosroshahi ME, Patel Y, Umashanker V. Targeted FT-NIR and SERS Detection of Breast Cancer HER-II Biomarkers in Blood Serum Using PCB-Based Plasmonic Active Nanostructured Thin Film Label-Free Immunosensor Immobilized with Directional GNU-Conjugated Antibody. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:5378. [PMID: 39205071 PMCID: PMC11358943 DOI: 10.3390/s24165378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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This work describes our recent PCB-based plasmonic nanostructured platform patent (US 11,828,747B2) for the detection of biomarkers in breast cancer serum (BCS). A 50 nm thin gold film (TGF) was immersion-coated on PCB (i.e., PCB-TGF) and immobilized covalently with gold nanourchin (GNU) via a 1,6-Hexanedithiol (HDT) linkage to produce a plasmonic activated nanostructured thin film (PANTF) platform. A label-free SERS immunosensor was fabricated by conjugating the platform with monoclonal HER-II antibodies (mAb) in a directional orientation via adipic acid dihydrazide (ADH) to provide higher accessibility to overexpressed HER-II biomarkers (i.e., 2+ (early), 3+ (locally advanced), and positive (meta) in BCS. An enhancement factor (EF) of 0.3 × 105 was achieved for PANTF using Rhodamine (R6G), and the morphology was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM). UV-vis spectroscopy showed the peaks at 222, 231, and 213 nm corresponding to ADH, mAb, and HER-II biomarkers, respectively. The functionalization and conjugation were investigated by Fourier Transform Near Infrared (FT-NIR) where the most dominant overlapped spectra of 2+, 3+, and Pos correspond to OH-combination of carbohydrate, RNH2 1st overtone, and aromatic CH 1st overtone of mAb, respectively. SERS data were filtered using the filtfilt filter from scipy.signals, baseline corrected using the Improved Asymmetric Least Squares (isals) function from the pybaselines.Whittaker library. The results showed the common peaks at 867, 1312, 2894, 3026, and 3258 cm-1 corresponding to glycine, alanine ν (C-N-C) assigned to the symmetric C-N-C stretch mode; tryptophan and α helix; C-H antisymmetric and symmetric stretching; NH3+ in amino acids; and N-H stretch primary amide, respectively, with the intensity of Pos > 3+ > 2+. This trend is justifiable considering the stage of each sample. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Linear Discrimination Analysis (LDA) were employed for the statistical analysis of data.
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- Mohammad E. Khosroshahi
- Nanobiophotonics & Biomedical Research Laboratory, M.I.S. Electronics Inc., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B4, Canada
- Institute for Advanced Non-Destructive and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Technologies (IANDIT), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Nanobiophotonics & Biomedical Research Laboratory, M.I.S. Electronics Inc., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B4, Canada
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Nanobiophotonics & Biomedical Research Laboratory, M.I.S. Electronics Inc., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B4, Canada
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Li N, Ren YX, Ye HM, Lin Y, Liu Q, Wang J, Ren ZF, Xu L. Prognostic Value of Anti- Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG in Breast Cancer and the Modification Effects of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines: A 13-Year Prospective Cohort Study. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:5365-5374. [PMID: 39161676 PMCID: PMC11330742 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s469018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Purpose Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is associated with several gynecological tumors; yet its prognostic role in breast cancer remains unclear. Thus, we investigated the prognostic role of anti-C. trachomatis immunoglobulin G (IgG) in breast cancer patients and the modification effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Methods The serum levels of C. trachomatis IgG and four pro-inflammatory cytokines were measured. Cox regression was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), including product terms to assess the modification effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines on the association between C. trachomatis IgG and breast cancer prognosis. Results From 2008 to 2018, 1121 breast cancer patients were recruited and followed up until December 31, 2021, with a median follow-up time of 63.91 months (interquartile range: 39.16-90.08 months). Patients positive for C. trachomatis IgG showed HRs of 1.09 (95% CI, 0.67-1.78) for overall survival (OS) and 1.24 (0.87-1.78) for progression-free survival (PFS), compared to those who were negative. These associations became statistically significant in women aged 50 years or younger (HR=1.43, 95% CI=0.79-2.58 for OS; HR=1.79, 95% CI=1.16-2.77 for PFS). Positive C. trachomatis IgG serology was associated with adverse prognostic effects among patients with higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-1β), but with favorable prognostic effects for those with low levels. These interactions were particularly significant in those aged 50 years or younger. Conclusion In breast cancer patients younger than 50 years of age or with higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, C. trachomatis infection appeared to have a negative prognostic impact. These findings highlight the significance of C. trachomatis in predicting prognosis and personalized therapy for breast cancer patients.
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- Na Li
- The School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Public Health Service Center of Bao’an District, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- School of Public Health, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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WalyEldeen AA, Sabet S, Anis SE, Stein T, Ibrahim AM. FBLN2 is associated with basal cell markers Krt14 and ITGB1 in mouse mammary epithelial cells and has a preferential expression in molecular subtypes of human breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024:10.1007/s10549-024-07447-y. [PMID: 39110274 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07447-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Fibulin-2 (FBLN2) is a secreted extracellular matrix (ECM) glycoprotein and has been identified in the mouse mammary gland, in cap cells of terminal end buds (TEBs) during puberty, and around myoepithelial cells during early pregnancy. It is required for basement membrane (BM) integrity in mammary epithelium, and its loss has been associated with human breast cancer invasion. Herein, we attempted to confirm the relevance of FBLN2 to myoepithelial phenotype in mammary epithelium and to assess its expression in molecular subtypes of human breast cancer. METHODS The relationship between FBLN2 expression and epithelial markers was investigated in pubertal mouse mammary glands and the EpH4 mouse mammary epithelial cell line using immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, and immunoblotting. Human breast cancer mRNA data from the METABRIC and TCGA datasets from Bioportal were analyzed to assess the association of Fbln2 expression with epithelial markers, and with molecular subtypes. Survival curves were generated using data from the METABRIC dataset and the KM databases. RESULTS FBLN2 knockdown in mouse mammary epithelial cells was associated with a reduction in KRT14 and an increase in KRT18. Further, TGFβ3 treatment resulted in the upregulation of FBLN2 in vitro. Meta-analyses of human breast cancer datasets from Bioportal showed a higher expression of Fbln2 mRNA in claudin-low, LumA, and normal-like breast cancers compared to LumB, Her2 +, and Basal-like subgroups. Fbln2 mRNA levels were positively associated with mesenchymal markers, myoepithelial markers, and markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Higher expression of Fbln2 mRNA was associated with better prognosis in less advanced breast cancer and this pattern was reversed in more advanced lesions. CONCLUSION With further validation, these observations may offer a molecular prognostic tool for human breast cancer for more personalized therapeutic approaches.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Institute of Veterinary Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, 14163, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Cancer Sciences, College of MVLS, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
- Aswan Heart Centre, Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation, Aswan, Egypt.
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Chang CJ, Ish JL, Chang VC, Daniel M, Jones RR, White AJ. Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies. Am J Epidemiol 2024; 193:1182-1196. [PMID: 38400646 PMCID: PMC11299034 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwae010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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We synthesized the epidemiologic evidence on the associations between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and breast cancer risk. Our systematic review and meta-analysis included 18 and 11 articles, respectively, covering studies up to February 2023. The summary relative risks (RRs) estimated by random-effects meta-analyses did not support an association between PFAS and overall breast cancer risk (eg, a natural log (ln)-unit increase in serum/plasma concentrations [ng/mL] for perfluorooctanoate [PFOA] RR = 0.95; 95% CI, 0.77-1.18; perfluorooctane sulfonate [PFOS] RR = 0.98; 95% CI, 0.87-1.11). However, when limiting to studies that assessed exposures prior to a breast cancer diagnosis, we observed a positive association with PFOA (a ln-unit increase, RR = 1.16; 95% CI, 0.96-1.40). We also observed some possible heterogeneous associations by tumor estrogen and progesterone receptor status among postmenopausal breast cancer cases. No meaningful changes were observed after excluding the studies with high risk of bias (Tier 3). Based on the evaluation tool developed by the National Toxicology Program, given the heterogeneity across studies and the variability in timing of exposure measurements, the epidemiologic evidence needed to determine the association between PFAS exposure and breast cancer remains inadequate. Our findings support the need for future studies with improved study designs to determine this association.
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- Che-Jung Chang
- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, United States
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, United States
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- Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, United States
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- Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, United States
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Baráti L, Maász A, Mikó A, Bércesi É, Kalbani SA, Bene J, Kovács S, Mangel L, Hadzsiev K. Molecular genetic investigation of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer patients in the Southern Transdanubian region: widening the mutation spectrum and searching for new pathogenic variants using next-generation methods. Pathol Oncol Res 2024; 30:1611813. [PMID: 39148954 PMCID: PMC11324426 DOI: 10.3389/pore.2024.1611813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer is a well-known genetic condition, inherited mainly in an autosomal dominant way, which elevates the risk of developing malignancies at a young age in heterozygous carriers. Advances in new generation sequencing have enabled medical professionals to determine whether a patient is harbouring mutations in moderate- or high penetrance susceptibility genes. We conducted a retrospective analysis among 275 patients who underwent genetic counselling and multigene panel testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome in our department. From these patients 74.5% (205/275) were affected by some type of malignancy, while the remaining 25.5% (70/275) had a positive family history of different cancers, suggesting a genetic predisposition. These tests confirmed a genetic variant in 29.8% and 28.6% of these patient groups respectively. The results also mirrored our general knowledge concerning the genetic background of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, as variants in either one of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes proved to be the most common cause among our patients with 41.5%. Our test also detected a novel mutation in the CDH1 gene and three patients with double heterozygosity in two different susceptibility genes. This study demonstrates the relevance of genetic counselling and non-BRCA gene sequencing among cancer patients and patients who fulfil the criteria for genetic testing, while also providing important details about the genetic profile of Hungarian patients.
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- László Baráti
- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Oncotherapy, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Urology Clinic, Clinical Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Oncotherapy, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Koemel NA, Shah S, Senior AM, Severi G, Mancini FR, Gill TP, Simpson SJ, Raubenheimer D, Boutron-Ruault MC, Laouali N, Skilton MR. Macronutrient composition of plant-based diets and breast cancer risk: the E3N prospective cohort study. Eur J Nutr 2024; 63:1771-1781. [PMID: 38635026 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-024-03379-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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PURPOSE Recent evidence suggests that plant-based diets may reduce the risk of breast cancer (BC). However, the macronutrient composition of plant-based diets and its potential impact on BC risk has not been well explored. This analysis investigated the association of macronutrient composition with BC risk across a spectrum of plant-based diet indexes using a multidimensional approach. DESIGN This study followed 64,655 participants from the Etude Epidémiologique auprès de femmes de la Mutuelle Générale de l'Education Nationale (E3N) cohort from 1993 to 2014. Diets were evaluated using validated 208-item diet history questionnaires at baseline (1993) and follow-up (2005), to calculate adherence to the overall plant-based diet (PDI), healthful plant-based diet (hPDI), and unhealthful plant-based diet (uPDI). The association of macronutrient composition with BC risk was assessed via generalized additive time-dependent Cox models across different levels of these indexes. Response surfaces were generated to visualize compositional associations at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of each index (low, moderate, and high). RESULTS A total of 3,932 incident BC cases were identified during the 21-year follow-up. There was a significant association between macronutrient composition and BC risk for hPDI, uPDI, and PDI (all P < 0.001). Akaike information criterion favored the hPDI model for characterizing the association between macronutrients and BC. BC risk was highest for individuals with a lower hPDI score who also consumed a diet containing lower protein (10%), lower carbohydrate (35%), and higher fat (55%). The lowest risk of BC was observed in those with higher hPDI scores with the lowest intake of protein (10%). At higher PDI and uPDI, diets containing higher protein (30%) and fat (45%) had the highest BC risk. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate a complex relationship between macronutrient composition, plant-based diet quality, and BC risk. Further research is needed to examine specific foods that may be driving these associations. REGISTRY The protocol is registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03285230.
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- Nicholas A Koemel
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, Univ. Paris-Sud, CESP, Gustave Roussy, "Exposome and Heredity" team, Inserm, Villejuif, F-94805, France
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, Univ. Paris-Sud, CESP, Gustave Roussy, "Exposome and Heredity" team, Inserm, Villejuif, F-94805, France
- Department of Statistics, Computer Science, Applications "G. Parenti", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, Univ. Paris-Sud, CESP, Gustave Roussy, "Exposome and Heredity" team, Inserm, Villejuif, F-94805, France
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, Univ. Paris-Sud, CESP, Gustave Roussy, "Exposome and Heredity" team, Inserm, Villejuif, F-94805, France
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- Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, Univ. Paris-Sud, CESP, Gustave Roussy, "Exposome and Heredity" team, Inserm, Villejuif, F-94805, France.
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA.
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, USA.
- Institute of Biological Sciences (ISSB), UM6P Faculty of Medical Sciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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Nagadi DA, Elsayed NM. Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast: Could it be used as a screening test? Saudi Med J 2024; 45:799-807. [PMID: 39074890 PMCID: PMC11288493 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.8.20230748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) best detects early malignancy in high-risk women. METHODS A retrospective, cross-sectional study, carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, included 419 female breast cancer patients aged 16-84 years (mean age of 49). Data were collected from the radiological department's database to compare the MRI, ultrasound (US), and mammography results, with or without tissue biopsy. RESULTS In diagnosing benign versus malignant lesions, MRI showed significant agreement with tissue biopsy, with high sensitivity (70%) and specificity (87%); its positive predictive value (PPV) was 92% and negative predictive value (NPV) was 56%. While US has a PPV of 84% and NPV of 63%; with a sensitivity (79%) and specificity (71%). In patients without tissue biopsy, there was little difference between mammography and US compared with MRI results. CONCLUSION Magnetic resonance imaging is more effective than US and mammography for early detection of BC. It showed high sensitivity in detecting breast lesions and high specificity in characterizing their nature when correlated with pathological results. Ultrasound screening followed by MRI is suggested for undetected or suspected lesions. This will increase the breast lesion detection rate, reduce unneeded tissue biopsies, and enhance the disease's survival rate.
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- Deema A. Nagadi
- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Nagadi), King Abdulaziz University Hospital, from the Department of Radiologic Sciences (Nagadi, Elsayed), Faculty of Applied Medical Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,and from the Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Elsayed), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Nagadi), King Abdulaziz University Hospital, from the Department of Radiologic Sciences (Nagadi, Elsayed), Faculty of Applied Medical Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,and from the Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Elsayed), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Rostampour R, Bahremand K, Mohammadi H, Roghani SA, Shakiba E, Goodarzi MT, Asadi S. Decreased expression of p53 is associated with down expression of zyxin in breast cancer. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2288. [PMID: 39100715 PMCID: PMC11294437 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Breast cancer (BC) is considered one of the most common malignant tumors leading to death in women, and genetic factors have a crucial role in BC pathogenesis. Zyxin (ZYX) is one of these factors that may be important in p53 level and function. Thus, the present work aimed to investigate the ZYX gene and protein expression in tumor tissue and matched margin tissue and its correlation with the p53 expression. Methods In a present case-control study, 30 tumors and 30 matched margin tissues were obtained from Iran Tumor Bank/Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blot analysis techniques were applied to evaluate the genes and protein expression, respectively. Results The data showed that expression of the ZYX gene in tumor tissues significantly decreased (p = 0.0274) compared to matched margin tissues. In contrast, the p53 gene expression in tumor tissues had no significant difference with matched margin tissues. Additionally, we observed that ZYX and p53 genes expression in tumor tissues of estrogen receptor-positive patients had significant elevation than estrogen receptor-negative patients (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). The data of the western blot analysis technique showed that protein expression of ZYX (p = 0.0024) and P53 protein (p = 0.0218) in tumor tissues was significantly reduced compared to matched margin tissues. Additionally, our analysis showed a direct and significant correlation between the expression of ZYX and p53 proteins (r = 0.7797, p = 0.0126) and expression of ZYX and p53 genes (r = 0.3079, p = 0.0187). Conclusion Based on our observation, ZYX might have a tumor suppressor role and is associated with p53.
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- Rezvan Rostampour
- Department of Clinical BiochemistryKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology InstituteKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Department of Clinical BiochemistryKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza HospitalKermanshah University of Medical ScienceKermanshahIran
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- Department of Clinical BiochemistryKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Department of Clinical BiochemistryKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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Stephanopoli JP, Bouazzi L, Guerbaz-Sommi M, Graesslin O, Hurtaud A, Ilardo S, Chrusciel J, Barbaret C, Bertrand C, Sanchez S. Factors associated with deferral or non-performance of an organized breast cancer screening program during the COVID-19 pandemic in France. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7444. [PMID: 39192606 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Delays in detection and treatment of breast cancer can lead to increased mortality. To date, participation in organized breast cancer screenings (OBCS) has been suboptimal worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated with deferral or non-performance of mammography during the COVID-19 pandemic for women who had previously participated in OBCS. METHODS A retrospective observational study was conducted on a cohort of 6282 women from the Aube Department of France, who were invited to an OBCS in 2020. Participants were divided into women who promptly underwent screening after receiving an invitation (between 22 and 25 months elapsed since the last mammogram), women who underwent late screening (≥26 months since the last mammogram), and those who were never screened. Data were collected from a self-reported questionnaire. Comparative and multivariable analyses modeling the probability of each type of attendance were performed using these data. RESULTS In total, 2301 women (aged 50-74 years) returned a valid questionnaire. Compared to women who promptly underwent mammography, non- and late-screening participants were younger, had less frequent gynecological follow-up and a less frequent history of colorectal cancer screening. Women with higher education status and those residing in socially disadvantaged areas were more likely to attend late. CONCLUSION The absence of regular gynecological follow-up and the absence of colorectal cancer screening were significant factors associated with deferral of or non-attendance at OBCS.
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- Jean Papadacci Stephanopoli
- Department of General Medicine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Marne, France
- Médecine générale, Maison de Santé Pluriprofessionnelle de la Forêt d'Orient, Piney, Aube, France
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- Comité Universitaire de Ressources pour la Recherche en Santé,, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Marne, France
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- CRCDC, Centre Régional de Coordination des Dépistages des Cancers du Grand Est, Troyes, Aube, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Marne, France
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- Department of General Medicine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Marne, France
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- Médecine générale, Maison de Santé Pluriprofessionnelle de la Forêt d'Orient, Piney, Aube, France
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- Department of Public Health and Performance, Centre Hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble Institute of Engineering, TIMC-IMAG,, Univ. Grenoble Alpes,, Grenoble, isère, France
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- CRCDC, Centre Régional de Coordination des Dépistages des Cancers du Grand Est, Troyes, Aube, France
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- Comité Universitaire de Ressources pour la Recherche en Santé,, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Marne, France
- Department of Public Health and Performance, Centre Hospitalier de Troyes, Troyes, France
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Effiong ME, Afolabi IS, Chinedu SN. Age-Stratified Assessment of the Impact of Breast Cancer Knowledge on the Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns Among Nigerian Females. JCO Glob Oncol 2024; 10:e2400178. [PMID: 39159412 DOI: 10.1200/go.24.00178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Breast cancer (BC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality in Nigeria, which is exacerbated by a lack of understanding of how knowledge of BC risk factors influences the lifestyle and dietary patterns of Nigerians across age groups. This study evaluated the influence of knowledge of BC risks on lifestyle and dietary patterns across age groups, aiming to inform early management, prevention, and survival rates. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Ota, Ado-odo, Ogun State, Nigeria, involving participants from six educational institutions. The study assessed knowledge of BC risks factors and lifestyle/dietary habits using questionnaires. Results were analyzed using Epi Info software and SPSS version 20. RESULTS The participants' age ranged from 13 to 60 years, with a mean of 21 years. The age categories of the participants were 75.24% adolescents (13-19), 18.68% young adults (20-40), and 6.08% middle-aged (41-60). Middle-aged individuals had the least knowledge about smoking (7.58%), alcohol (26.09%), antibiotics (7.25%), and red meat/smoked foods (20.09%), which translated into their poor dietary/lifestyle patterns. Young adults showed profound physical inactivity (71.00%), while adolescents consumed more carbonated drinks (71.53%), which corresponded to lack of knowledge about the effects of physical inactivity (10.85%) and consumption of carbonated drinks (13.70%) on BC risk. CONCLUSION The study found that understanding BC risk factors directly affects lifestyle and dietary patterns. Age groups with higher knowledge had better lifestyle/dietary patterns. This highlights the need for a tailored intervention on lifestyle and dietary education across all age groups, especially the middle-aged, so as to inform a deliberate adjustment in lifestyle and dietary habits, which play crucial roles in BC incidence, survival, and prevention.
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- Magdalene Eno Effiong
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
- Covenant University Public Health and Wellbeing Research Cluster (CUPHWERC), Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
- Covenant University Public Health and Wellbeing Research Cluster (CUPHWERC), Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Nava-Tapia DA, Román-Justo NY, Cuenca-Rojo A, Guerrero-Rivera LG, Patrón-Guerrero A, Poblete-Cruz RI, Zacapala-Gómez AE, Sotelo-Leyva C, Navarro-Tito N, Mendoza-Catalán MA. Exploring the potential of tocopherols: mechanisms of action and perspectives in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Med Oncol 2024; 41:208. [PMID: 39060448 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02454-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Currently, breast cancer is the most common cause of mortality caused by neoplasia in women worldwide. The unmet challenges of conventional cancer therapy are chemoresistance and lack of selectivity, which can lead to serious side effects in patients; therefore, new treatments based on natural compounds that serve as adjuvants in breast cancer therapy are urgently needed. Tocopherols are naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that have shown antitumor activity against several types of cancer, including breast cancer. This review summarizes the antitumoral activity of tocopherols, such as the antiproliferative, apoptotic, anti-invasive, and antioxidant effects of tocopherols, through different molecular mechanisms. According to the studies described, α-T, δ-T and γ-T are the most studied in breast tumor cells; however, α-T and γ-T show a more critical antitumor activity and significant potential as a complements to chemotherapeutic drugs against breast cancer, enhancing toxicity against tumor cells and preventing cytotoxicity in nontumor cells. However, the possible relationship between tocopherol intake, related to concentration, and the promotion of cancer in particular cases should not be ruled out, so additional studies are required to determine the correct dose to obtain the desired antitumor effect. Moreover, nanomicelles of D-α-tocopherol have promising potential as pharmaceutical excipients for drug delivery to improve the cytotoxicity and selectivity of first-line chemotherapeutics against breast cancer.
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- Dania A Nava-Tapia
- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N., 39090, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico.
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Ben El-Fakir M, Aimrane A, Laaradia MA, Ait Taleb K, Issaoune MO, Lahouaoui H, El Khiat A, El-Mansoury B, Kahime K, Elmourid A, Ait-El-Mokhtar M, El Hidan MA. Awareness about Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Female Students at the University of Agadir, Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study. EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2024; 5:385-401. [PMID: 39051208 PMCID: PMC11270211 DOI: 10.3390/epidemiologia5030028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is a pressing public health issue globally and in Morocco, with rising cases among women. This study aims to evaluate breast cancer awareness and self-examination practices among female university students, informing future educational interventions. A cross-sectional study surveyed 437 students at Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, using a questionnaire covering demographics, knowledge of breast cancer, risk factors, symptoms, and breast self-examination (BSE). Results showed high awareness of breast cancer (95.3%), with social networks and media being primary information sources. However, only 48.25% had intermediate knowledge levels, and BSE awareness was moderate (60.8%) with low practical skills (28.0%). Reasons for not performing BSE included lack of knowledge and discomfort. Significant associations were found between knowledge levels and age, year of study, study options, and information sources. Despite high awareness, there is a crucial need to enhance knowledge about breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and BSE practices among young women in Morocco. Educational programs targeting university students are essential for promoting early detection and improving attitudes toward breast health.
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- Malika Ben El-Fakir
- Laboratory of Biotechnologies and Natural Resources Valorisation, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Zohr, Ait Melloul 80000, Morocco; (M.B.E.-F.); (K.A.T.)
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- Nutritional Physiopathologies, Neuroscience and Toxicology Team, Laboratory of Anthropogenic, Biotechnology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco;
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- Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biotechnologies and Natural Resources Valorisation, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Zohr, Ait Melloul 80000, Morocco; (M.B.E.-F.); (K.A.T.)
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed Vi Marrakech, Service d’Oncologie, Marrakech 40000, Morocco;
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- High Institute of Nursing Professions and Technical Health, Laâyoune 70000, Morocco;
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- Biological and Health Sciences Team, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco;
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- Nutritional Physiopathologies, Neuroscience and Toxicology Team, Laboratory of Anthropogenic, Biotechnology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco;
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- SAEDD Laboratory, School of Technology Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakesh, Essaouira 44000, Morocco;
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- Polyvalent Team in Research and Development (EPVRD), Department of Biology & Geology, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal 23030, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Environment & Agri-Food URAC 36, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Techniques—Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia 20000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biotechnologies and Natural Resources Valorisation, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Zohr, Ait Melloul 80000, Morocco; (M.B.E.-F.); (K.A.T.)
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Damtie Z, Cherie N, Agidew MM. Breast cancer preventive practices and associated factors among reproductive age women in Wadila District, North East Ethiopia: community based cross-sectional study. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:843. [PMID: 39009977 PMCID: PMC11247828 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12613-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Among all cancer types, breast cancer stands out as the most common and is characterized by distinct molecular characteristics. This disease poses a growing public health concern, particularly in low and middle-income countries where it is associated with high mortality rates. Despite these challenges, there is a paucity of data on breast cancer preventive practices and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Wollo, Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the level of breast cancer awareness, preventive practices, and associated factors among women of reproductive age residing in Wadila district, Wollo, Ethiopia in the year 2022. METHOD A cross-sectional community-based study involving 352 women of reproductive age in Wadila district was carried out between May and June 2022. Participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique, and data analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23 software. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the odds ratio for variable associations, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. RESULT The prevalence of breast-examination among women of reproductive age was determined to be 40.1% (95% Interval [CI]: 34.94-45.18). Factors such as educational status (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.13-0.6), income (AOR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.11-0.33), and family history of breast conditions in reproductive-age women (AOR: 1.90, 95% CI: 1.08-3.34) were significantly linked to the practice of breast self-examination in this population. CONCLUSION The study highlighted a decline in regular breast self-examination among women of reproductive age. It revealed that the reduced frequency of regular breast self-examination was a prevalent concern among women in this age group and the broader community. Educational level, monthly income, and family history of cancer among women of reproductive age were identified as significant factors linked to the practice of regular breast examination.
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- Zemene Damtie
- Department of Public Health, Zemen Postgraduate College, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
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Romaniuk-Drapała A, Totoń E, Taube M, Idzik M, Rubiś B, Lisiak N. Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Tumor Heterogeneity: Characteristics and Therapeutic Strategies. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2481. [PMID: 39001543 PMCID: PMC11240630 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16132481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most frequently detected malignancies worldwide. It is responsible for more than 15% of all death cases caused by cancer in women. Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease representing various histological types, molecular characteristics, and clinical profiles. However, all breast cancers are organized in a hierarchy of heterogeneous cell populations, with a small proportion of cancer stem cells (breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs)) playing a putative role in cancer progression, and they are responsible for therapeutic failure. In different molecular subtypes of breast cancer, they present different characteristics, with specific marker profiles, prognoses, and treatments. Recent efforts have focused on tackling the Wnt, Notch, Hedgehog, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, and HER2 signaling pathways. Developing diagnostics and therapeutic strategies enables more efficient elimination of the tumor mass together with the stem cell population. Thus, the knowledge about appropriate therapeutic methods targeting both "normal" breast cancer cells and breast cancer stem cell subpopulations is crucial for success in cancer elimination.
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- Aleksandra Romaniuk-Drapała
- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Collegium Pharmaceuticum, Rokietnicka Str. 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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Malik S, Waquar S, Idrees N, Malik A. Impending role of inflammatory markers and their specificity and sensitivity in breast cancer patients. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15117. [PMID: 38956273 PMCID: PMC11219843 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65821-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Cancer and related disorders are the most common cause of cancer-related mortality with the incidence of 1 in 9 among the pre-menopausal Pakistani females. among the most common ailments worldwide, indicating the importance of developing particular techniques that could help attenuate the effects of breast cancer and related outcomes. The primary aim of the current study was to review the role of inflammatory and stress markers in the development and progression of breast cancer. Four hundred ninety-eight (n = 498) patients with breast cancer and four hundred and ninety-eight (n = 498) age- and sex-matched controls were selected for this case‒control study. Serum samples were obtained, and the levels of stress and inflammatory markers, including Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs), Interleukins (ILs), Heat shock proteins (HSPs), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Nitric Oxide (NO), inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) and Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), were determined. Most (62%) patients had metastatic breast cancer (stage III or IV) with an adverse grade (65% with Grade III and 35% with Grade II). The present study showed that the levels of oxidants such as MDA, ILs, MMPs and HSPs were significantly greater, while the levels of antioxidants such as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), Catalase (CAT), vitamin A, C and D were significantly lower in breast cancer patients than in controls, suggesting their diagnostic importance and role in the pathophysiology of breast cancer. Oxidants, including IL-1, HSP27 and MMP9, which are highly specific and sensitive, may be used to develop the pathophysiological pathways of metastatic breast cancer in these patients. These pathways include cell invasion, cell migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Therefore, we concluded that an increase in growth factors, e.g., Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Tumour Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) and B-cell lymphoma (Bcl2), under the influence of these variables plays a crucial role in the metastasis of breast cancer.
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- Samina Malik
- Department of Physiology, University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD), The University of Lahore (UOL), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), UOL, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), UOL, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), UOL, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Equator University of Science and Technology (EQUSaT), Masaka, Uganda.
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Qureshi Z, Jamil A, Altaf F, Siddique R, Safi A. Efficacy and Safety of BRCA-targeted Therapy (Polyadenosine Diphosphate-ribose Polymerase Inhibitors) in Treatment of BRCA-mutated Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Clin Oncol 2024:00000421-990000000-00203. [PMID: 38899756 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000001120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of women's cancer deaths after lung cancer. Risk factors such as environment, lifestyle, and genetics contribute to its development, including mutation in the breast cancer (BRCA) gene. Polyadenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) target these mutations, benefiting patients with advanced cancers. This review summarizes PARPi' safety and efficacy in the treatment of BRCA-mutated breast cancer. PubMed, The Cochrane Library for Clinical Trials, and Science Direct, were searched for articles from inception to April 2024. Eligible articles were analyzed, and data were extracted for meta-analysis using RevMan 5.4 software with a random-effect model. Out of 430 articles identified from online databases, only 6 randomized control trials including 3610 patients were included in the analysis. PARPi therapy improved progression-free survival (hazard ratio: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.56, 0.73; P< 0.00001) and overall survival (hazard ratio: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.98 P = 0.02), according to the analysis. In our safety analysis, the risk of adverse events was not statistically different between PARPi versus chemotherapy (relative risk [RR]: 1.08; 95% CI: 0.44, 2.68; P = 0.86), and combined PARPi and standard chemotherapy (RR: 1.00; 95% CI: 0.93, 1.07; P = 0.80). The only statistically significant difference was observed in anemia, where PARPi increased the risk of developing anemia compared with standard chemotherapy (RR: 6.17; 95% CI: 2.44, 15.58; P = 0.0001). In BRCA-mutated breast cancer, PARPi treatment shows better overall survival and progression-free survival compared with standard chemotherapy or placebo. Furthermore, PARPi, either alone or in combination therapy, does not increase the risk of adverse events in these patients, as per the meta-analysis.
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- Zaheer Qureshi
- The Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Bridgeport, CT
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- Department of Medicine, Samaritan Medical Centre Watertown
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai/BronxCare Health System
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- Department of Medicine Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan
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Shahid S, Khan A, Shahid W, Rehan M, Asif R, Nisar H, Kanwal Q, Choi JR. Nanoenzymes: A Radiant Hope for the Early Diagnosis and Effective Treatment of Breast and Ovarian Cancers. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5813-5835. [PMID: 38895143 PMCID: PMC11184228 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s460712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Breast and ovarian cancers, despite having chemotherapy and surgical treatment, still have the lowest survival rate. Experimental stages using nanoenzymes/nanozymes for ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment are being carried out, and correspondingly the current treatment approaches to treat breast cancer have a lot of adverse side effects, which is the reason why researchers and scientists are looking for new strategies with less side effects. Nanoenzymes have intrinsic enzyme-like activities and can reduce the shortcomings of naturally occurring enzymes due to the ease of storage, high stability, less expensive, and enhanced efficiency. In this review, we have discussed various ways in which nanoenzymes are being used to diagnose and treat breast and ovarian cancer. For breast cancer, nanoenzymes and their multi-enzymatic properties can control the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells or tissues, for example, oxidase (OXD) and peroxidase (POD) activity can be used to generate ROS, while catalase (CAT) or superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity can scavenge ROS. In the case of ovarian cancer, most commonly nanoceria is being investigated, and also when folic acid is combined with nanoceria there are additional advantages like inhibition of beta galactosidase. Nanocarriers are also used to deliver small interfering RNA that are effective in cancer treatment. Studies have shown that iron oxide nanoparticles are actively being used for drug delivery, similarly ferritin carriers are used for the delivery of nanozymes. Hypoxia is a major factor in ovarian cancer, therefore MnO2-based nanozymes are being used as a therapy. For cancer diagnosis and screening, nanozymes are being used in sonodynamic cancer therapy for cancer diagnosis and screening, whereas biomedical imaging and folic acid gold particles are also being used for image guided treatments. Nanozyme biosensors have been developed to detect ovarian cancer. This review article summarizes a detailed insight into breast and ovarian cancers in light of nanozymes-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
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- Samiah Shahid
- Research Centre for Health Sciences (RCHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Research Centre for Health Sciences (RCHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Research Centre for Health Sciences (RCHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Kyeonggi-do, 16227, Republic of Korea
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Behyari M, Behyari M. Expression of Intragenic LCAL4 Long Non-Coding RNAs as a Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker in Female Breast Cancer. J Family Reprod Health 2024; 18:129-139. [PMID: 39011411 PMCID: PMC11246735 DOI: 10.18502/jfrh.v18i2.15937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Objective In breast cancer early detection is associated with reduced mortality and it is essential to identify new biomarkers for early detection and appropriate management of cancer patients with the best response to treatment. Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) have attracted much attention as potential diagnostic, prognostic, or predictive biomarkers due to their high specificity, easy access to non-invasive methods, and their aberrant expression under various pathological and physiological conditions. Have attracted the aim of this study is to investigate the expression profile of intragenic non-coding LncRNAs LCAL4 as a biomarker as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in cancer. Materials and methods In this research, 62 tissue samples were obtained from patients undergoing therapeutic surgery in Khatam al-Anbia Hospital and the normal peripheral tissue that was removed for prevention was used as a control by Real-time PCR method. Results The expression pattern of LCAL4 long non-coding RNA gene is significantly different between two groups of healthy control samples and samples obtained from patients with different breast cancer subtypes, Also its expression between samples obtained from different subgroups and different stages showed significant differences. Conclusion The studied LncRNAs can act as a factor to identify tumor tissue from healthy tissue, and the diagnosis of cancer grades can be different depending on the type of LncRNA. These results can be proposed in the introduction of LncRNA LCAL4 as a new marker in the diagnosis of breast cancer. In addition, by interpreting the results, it can be concluded that these LncRNAs can be considered as influential factors in the process of breast cancer.
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- Maryam Behyari
- Department of Biology, School of Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Liu Y, Xiang Q, Yang T, Wang J, Li H. LINC01806 Promotes Breast Cancer Growth and Metastasis via Sponging miR-1286 to Disinhibit ZEB1 Expression. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:1977-1993. [PMID: 37812283 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10507-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most abundant and aggressive cancer that impacts millions of women with poorly understood mechanisms. Here, we aimed to investigate the function of LINC01806 in BC development. Human BC tissues and nearby normal specimens were taken from diagnosed BC patients. The expression levels of LINC01806, miR-1286, ZEB1, and EMT-related markers were evaluated by qRT-PCR and western blotting. FISH was used to visualize the subcellular localization of LINC01806. The viability, proliferation, migration and invasion capacities of BC cells were assessed by MTT, colony formation, and transwell assays. Interactions among LINC01806, miR-1286 and ZEB1 were validated by dual luciferase assay. The unpaired Student t-test (for two groups) or one-way ANOVA following with Tukey post-hoc test (for more than three groups) was employed for statistical analysis. LINC01806 level was elevated in BC tissues. Knockdown of LINC01806 suppressed EMT process and BC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. LINC01806 co-localized and directly bound with miR-1286 in the cytoplasm. MiR-1286 inhibitor blocked the effects of LINC01806 knockdown on BC cell EMT, proliferation and migration. MiR-1286 targeted ZEB1 and overexpression of ZEB1 blocked the regulatory functions of miR-1286 mimics in BC. LINC01806 facilitates EMT and accelerates BC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion via acting as miR-1286 sponge to disinhibit ZEB1 expression.
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- Yuxiang Liu
- The Hunan Provincial University Key Laboratory of the Fundamental and Clinical Research on Functional Nucleic Acid & Medical Examination Institute, Changsha Medical University, 1501 Leifeng Dadao, Wangcheng District, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Basic Biology, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China
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- The Hunan Provincial University Key Laboratory of the Fundamental and Clinical Research on Functional Nucleic Acid & Medical Examination Institute, Changsha Medical University, 1501 Leifeng Dadao, Wangcheng District, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China
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- The Hunan Provincial University Key Laboratory of the Fundamental and Clinical Research on Functional Nucleic Acid & Medical Examination Institute, Changsha Medical University, 1501 Leifeng Dadao, Wangcheng District, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China
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- The Hunan Provincial University Key Laboratory of the Fundamental and Clinical Research on Functional Nucleic Acid & Medical Examination Institute, Changsha Medical University, 1501 Leifeng Dadao, Wangcheng District, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China.
- Medical Examination Institute, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, Hunan Province, China.
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Shen HT, Hung CS, Davis C, Su CM, Liao LM, Shih HM, Lee KD, Ansar M, Lin RK. Hypermethylation of the Gene Body in SRCIN1 Is Involved in Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation and Is a Potential Blood-Based Biomarker for Early Detection and a Poor Prognosis. Biomolecules 2024; 14:571. [PMID: 38785978 PMCID: PMC11118508 DOI: 10.3390/biom14050571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide. Using the Infinium MethylationEPIC BeadChip, we analyzed plasma sample methylation to identify the SRCIN1 gene in breast cancer patients. We assessed SRCIN1-related roles and pathways for their biomarker potential. To verify the methylation status, quantitative methylation-specific PCR (qMSP) was performed on genomic DNA and circulating cell-free DNA samples, and mRNA expression analysis was performed using RT‒qPCR. The results were validated in a Western population; for this analysis, the samples included plasma samples from breast cancer patients from the USA and from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) cohort. To study the SRCIN1 pathway, we conducted cell viability assays, gene manipulation and RNA sequencing. SRCIN1 hypermethylation was identified in 61.8% of breast cancer tissues from Taiwanese patients, exhibiting specificity to this malignancy. Furthermore, its presence correlated significantly with unfavorable 5-year overall survival outcomes. The levels of methylated SRCIN1 in the blood of patients from Taiwan and the USA correlated with the stage of breast cancer. The proportion of patients with high methylation levels increased from 0% in healthy individuals to 63.6% in Stage 0, 80% in Stage I and 82.6% in Stage II, with a sensitivity of 78.5%, an accuracy of 90.3% and a specificity of 100%. SRCIN1 hypermethylation was significantly correlated with increased SRCIN1 mRNA expression (p < 0.001). Knockdown of SRCIN1 decreased the viability of breast cancer cells. SRCIN1 silencing resulted in the downregulation of ESR1, BCL2 and various cyclin protein expressions. SRCIN1 hypermethylation in the blood may serve as a noninvasive biomarker, facilitating early detection and prognosis evaluation, and SRCIN1-targeted therapies could be used in combination regimens for breast cancer patients.
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- Hsieh-Tsung Shen
- The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (H.-T.S.); (H.-M.S.); (K.-D.L.)
- EG BioMed US Inc., Covina, CA 91722, USA;
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- EG BioMed US Inc., Covina, CA 91722, USA;
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan;
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235041, Taiwan;
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- International Master Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan;
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235041, Taiwan;
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235041, Taiwan;
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- The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (H.-T.S.); (H.-M.S.); (K.-D.L.)
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- The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (H.-T.S.); (H.-M.S.); (K.-D.L.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in the Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (H.-T.S.); (H.-M.S.); (K.-D.L.)
- EG BioMed US Inc., Covina, CA 91722, USA;
- Ph.D. Program in the Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, Masters Program for Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Clinical Trial Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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Grigore LG, Radoi VE, Serban A, Mihai AD, Stoica I. The Molecular Detection of Germline Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Associated with Breast and Ovarian Cancer in a Romanian Cohort of 616 Patients. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:4630-4645. [PMID: 38785549 PMCID: PMC11119367 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46050281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to identify and classify the spectrum of mutations found in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer in female patients in Romania. Germline BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations were investigated in a cohort of 616 female patients using NGS and/or MLPA methods followed by software-based data analysis and classification according to international guidelines. Out of the 616 female patients included in this study, we found that 482 patients (78.2%) did not have any mutation present in the two genes investigated; 69 patients (11.2%) had a BRCA1 mutation, 34 (5.5%) had a BRCA2 mutation, and 31 (5%) presented different type of mutations with uncertain clinical significance, moderate risk or a large mutation in the BRCA1 gene. Our investigation indicates the most common mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, associated with breast and ovarian cancer in the Romanian population. Our results also bring more data in support of the frequency of the c.5266 mutation in the BRCA1 gene, acknowledged in the literature as a founder mutation in Eastern Europe. We consider that the results of our study will provide necessary data regarding BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations that would help to create a genetic database for the Romanian population.
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- Liliana-Georgiana Grigore
- Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 030018 Bucharest, Romania
- Personal Genetics, 010987 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Medical Genetics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Maternal and Child Health, 20382 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 030018 Bucharest, Romania
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Bilal A, Imran A, Baig TI, Liu X, Abouel Nasr E, Long H. Breast cancer diagnosis using support vector machine optimized by improved quantum inspired grey wolf optimization. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10714. [PMID: 38730250 PMCID: PMC11087531 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61322-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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A prompt diagnosis of breast cancer in its earliest phases is necessary for effective treatment. While Computer-Aided Diagnosis systems play a crucial role in automated mammography image processing, interpretation, grading, and early detection of breast cancer, existing approaches face limitations in achieving optimal accuracy. This study addresses these limitations by hybridizing the improved quantum-inspired binary Grey Wolf Optimizer with the Support Vector Machines Radial Basis Function Kernel. This hybrid approach aims to enhance the accuracy of breast cancer classification by determining the optimal Support Vector Machine parameters. The motivation for this hybridization lies in the need for improved classification performance compared to existing optimizers such as Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithm. Evaluate the efficacy of the proposed IQI-BGWO-SVM approach on the MIAS dataset, considering various metric parameters, including accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Furthermore, the application of IQI-BGWO-SVM for feature selection will be explored, and the results will be compared. Experimental findings demonstrate that the suggested IQI-BGWO-SVM technique outperforms state-of-the-art classification methods on the MIAS dataset, with a resulting mean accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 99.25%, 98.96%, and 100%, respectively, using a tenfold cross-validation datasets partition.
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- Anas Bilal
- College of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
- Key Laboratory of Data Science and Smart Education, Ministry of Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Department of Creative Technologies, Air University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China UESTC, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, 11421, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.
- Key Laboratory of Data Science and Smart Education, Ministry of Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.
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Ahmad H, Ali A, Khalil AT, Ali R, Khan I, Khan MM, Ahmed I, Basharat Z, Alorini M, Mehmood A. Clinico-genomic findings, molecular docking, and mutational spectrum in an understudied population with breast cancer patients from KP, Pakistan. Front Genet 2024; 15:1383284. [PMID: 38784039 PMCID: PMC11111998 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1383284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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In this study, we report the mutational profiles, pathogenicity, and their association with different clinicopathologic and sociogenetic factors in patients with Pashtun ethnicity for the first time. A total of 19 FFPE blocks of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) from the Breast Cancer (BC) tissue and 6 normal FFPE blocks were analyzed by whole-exome sequencing (WES). Various somatic and germline mutations were identified in cancer-related genes, i.e., ATM, CHEK2, PALB2, and XRCC2. Among a total of 18 mutations, 14 mutations were somatic and 4 were germline. The ATM gene exhibited the maximum number of mutations (11/18), followed by CHEK2 (3/18), PALB2 (3/18), and XRCC2 (1/18). Except one frameshift deletion, all other 17 mutations were nonsynonymous single-nucleotide variants (SNVs). SIFT prediction revealed 7/18 (38.8%) mutations as deleterious. PolyPhen-2 and MutationTaster identified 5/18 (27.7%) mutations as probably damaging and 10/18 (55.5%) mutations as disease-causing, respectively. Mutations like PALB2 p.Q559R (6/19; 31.5%), XRCC2 p.R188H (5/19; 26.31%), and ATM p.D1853N (4/19; 21.05%) were recurrent mutations and proposed to have a biomarker potential. The protein network prediction was performed using GeneMANIA and STRING. ISPRED-SEQ indicated three interaction site mutations which were further used for molecular dynamic simulation. An average increase in the radius of gyration was observed in all three mutated proteins revealing their perturbed folding behavior. Obtained SNVs were further correlated with various parameters related to the clinicopathological status of the tumors. Three mutation positions (ATM p. D1853N, CHEK2 p.M314I, and PALB2 p.T1029S) were found to be highly conserved. Finally, the wild- and mutant-type proteins were screened for two drugs: elagolix (DrugBank ID: DB11979) and LTS0102038 (a triterpenoid, isolated from the anticancer medicinal plant Fagonia indica). Comparatively, a higher number of interactions were noted for normal ATM with both compounds, as compared to mutants.
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- Hilal Ahmad
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
- College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Alpha Genomics (Private) Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Microbiological Analysis Team, Group for Biometrology, The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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Ke Q, Timmins F, Furlong E, Stokes D. Unmet care needs of women who have undergone breast cancer surgery: A scoping review. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1732-1749. [PMID: 37950373 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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AIM To summarize the evidence regarding the unmet care needs of women who have undergone breast cancer surgery and identify research gaps. DESIGN A scoping review. DATA SOURCES This review entailed a systematic search in EMBASE, Medline via PubMed, CINAHL Complete, APA PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus (up until 30 July 2023). REVIEW METHODS This review was guided by Arksey and O'Malley's Framework (2005) and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis-Scoping Review extension (PRISMA-ScR). RESULTS Twenty-five studies that included 4914 participants were retrieved. Fourteen studies employed quantitative designs, eight used qualitative methods, two were mixed-methods studies and one used a qualitative meta-synthesis. Women who have undergone breast cancer surgery experience a wide range of complex and multifaceted unmet care needs. The informational/educational and psychological/emotional domains were the most frequently reported among the identified domains. Meanwhile, the sexual and spiritual/religious beliefs domains remained relatively underexplored. Furthermore, none of the assessment tools used in these studies captured the entirety of the possible domains of unmet care needs. CONCLUSION Needs assessment should be integrated into the routine care of women who have undergone breast cancer surgery. Interventions should be developed to address the unmet informational/educational and psychological/emotional needs of women. Future studies should employ high-quality mixed-methods approaches to explore women's sexual and spiritual/religious concerns. IMPACT This review provides a comprehensive overview of the unmet care needs of women who have undergone the breast cancer surgery. These findings will contribute to the development of tailored interventions. This review also informs future studies to explore distinct domains of unmet care needs. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Qiaohong Ke
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, UCD Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, UCD Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, UCD Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- College of Health and Agricultural Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Ahmad H, Ali A, Ali R, Khalil AT, Khan I, Khan MM, Alorini M. Preliminary insights on the mutational spectrum of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in Pakhtun ethnicity breast cancer patients from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Neoplasia 2024; 51:100989. [PMID: 38537553 PMCID: PMC11026844 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2024.100989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Gene mutations are a source of genetic instability which fuels the progression of cancer. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 are considered as major drivers in the progression of breast cancer and their detection indispensable for devising therapeutic and management approaches. The current study aims to identify novel pathogenic and recurrent mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 in Pakhtun population from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. To determine the BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic mutation prevalence in Pakhtun population from KP, whole exome sequencing of 19 patients along with 6 normal FFPE embedded blocks were performed. The pathogenicity of the mutations were determined and they were further correlated with different hormonal, sociogenetic and clinicopathological features. We obtained a total of 10 mutations (5 somatic and 5 germline) in BRCA1 while 27 mutations (24 somatic and 3 germline) for BRCA2. Five and seventeen pathogenic or deleterious mutations were identified in BRCA1 and BRCA2 respectively by examining the mutational spectrum through SIFT, PolyPhen-2 and Mutation Taster. Among the SNVs, BRCA1 p.P824L, BRCA2 p. P153Q, p.I180F, p.D559Y, p.G1529R, p.L1576F, p.E2229K were identified as mutations of the interaction sites as predicted by the deep algorithm based ISPRED-SEQ prediction tool. SAAFEQ-SEQ web-based algorithm was used to calculate the changes in free energy and effect of SNVs on protein stability. All SNVs were found to have a destabilizing effect on the protein. ConSurf database was used to determine the evolutionary conservation scores and nature of the mutated residues. Gromacs 4.5 was used for the molecular simulations. Ramachandran plots were generated using procheck server. STRING and GeneMania was used for prediction of the gene interactions. The highest number of mutations (BRCA1 7/10, 70 %) were on exon 9 and (BRCA2, 11/27; 40 %) were on exon 11. 40 % and 60 % of the BRCA2 mutations were associated Grade 2 and Grade 3 tumors respectively. The present study reveals unique BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in Pakhtun population. We further suggest sequencing of the large cohorts for further characterizing the pathogenic mutations.
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- Hilal Ahmad
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan; College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK.
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Reading Hospital Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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Goh CQ, Kaur R, Ayeni FE, Eslick GD, Edirimanne S. Bidirectional association between breast cancer and meningioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:811-818. [PMID: 38361312 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND An association between breast cancer and meningioma has been suggested in cohort studies. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether there is an association between initial breast cancer and subsequent meningioma diagnosis and vice versa. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed on Medline, Embase, Scopus and Google scholar from inception up to April 2023. A meta-analysis of selected studies was performed using Review Manager 5.4. RESULTS There were eight studies included in the systematic review. Seven had reported Standardized Incidence Ratio (SIR) for female patients and were suitable for the meta-analysis. Only one study reported SIR for male patients. For the association between initial breast cancer and subsequent meningioma, in 795 000 female patients with follow-up ranging from 7 to 13 years, the SIR was 1.27 (95% CI: 1.20-1.34, P-value <0.00001). For the association between initial meningioma and subsequent breast cancer, in 28 000 female patients with follow-up ranging from 6 to 15 years, the SIR was 1.32 (95% CI: 1.21-1.45, P-value <0.00001). There were low heterogeneity and no significant publication bias. CONCLUSION There was a small but significant association between initial breast cancer and subsequent meningioma as well as initial meningioma and subsequent breast cancer in female patients. The potential underlying mechanisms and risk factors were unclear from current literature and would be a potential area for future research.
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- Chia Qi Goh
- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Nepean Institute of Academic Surgery, Nepean Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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Abdul Manap AS, Wisham AA, Wong FW, Ahmad Najmi HR, Ng ZF, Diba RS. Mapping the function of MicroRNAs as a critical regulator of tumor-immune cell communication in breast cancer and potential treatment strategies. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1390704. [PMID: 38726321 PMCID: PMC11079208 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1390704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Among women, breast cancer ranks as the most prevalent form of cancer, and the presence of metastases significantly reduces prognosis and diminishes overall survival rates. Gaining insights into the biological mechanisms governing the conversion of cancer cells, their subsequent spread to other areas of the body, and the immune system's monitoring of tumor growth will contribute to the advancement of more efficient and targeted therapies. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in the interaction between tumor cells and immune cells, facilitating tumor cells' evasion of the immune system and promoting cancer progression. Additionally, miRNAs also influence metastasis formation, including the establishment of metastatic sites and the transformation of tumor cells into migratory phenotypes. Specifically, dysregulated expression of these genes has been associated with abnormal expression of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, thereby facilitating tumor development. This study aims to provide a concise overview of the significance and function of miRNAs in breast cancer, focusing on their involvement as tumor suppressors in the antitumor immune response and as oncogenes in metastasis formation. Furthermore, miRNAs hold tremendous potential as targets for gene therapy due to their ability to modulate specific pathways that can either promote or suppress carcinogenesis. This perspective highlights the latest strategies developed for miRNA-based therapies.
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- Aimi Syamima Abdul Manap
- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Biosciences, MAHSA University, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Biosciences, MAHSA University, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
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Al-Shamsi HO, Alwbari A, Azribi F, Calaud F, Thuruthel S, Tirmazy SHH, Kullab S, Ostomane S, Abulkhair O. BRCA testing and management of BRCA-mutated early-stage breast cancer: a comprehensive statement by expert group from GCC region. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1358982. [PMID: 38725624 PMCID: PMC11080009 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1358982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BReast CAncer (BRCA)1 and BRCA2 gene pathogenic variants account for most hereditary breast cancers (BC). Identification of BRCA mutations can significantly influence both prognosis and treatment outcomes. Furthermore, it enables the identification of individuals who are at heightened risk of developing BC due to inherited genetic mutations. Many developing countries rely on western guidelines for BRCA testing and BC management; however, there exist wide disparities in the prevalence of risk factors, availability of medical resources, and practice patterns. Guidelines tailored to specific regions can help mitigate healthcare variations, promote consistency in treatment, and aid healthcare providers in identifying effective therapies for improving patient outcomes. Hence, oncologists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) congregated virtually in March 2023 and reviewed existing data on the epidemiology of BC, BRCA mutations, practices and challenges associated with BRCA testing and management of BRCA mutated early-stage BC in the GCC region. They also provided insights on the real-world diagnostic and treatment practices and challenges in the GCC region in the BRCA-mutated early-stage BC domain and suggested some variations to international guidelines to aid their uptake in this region.
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- Humaid O. Al-Shamsi
- Burjeel Medical City, Burjeel Holding, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Emirates Oncology Society, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Gulf Cancer Society, Alsafa, Kuwait
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- Almoosa Specialist Hospital Cancer Center, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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El-Masry TA, El-Nagar MMF, El Mahdy NA, Alherz FA, Taher R, Osman EY. Potential Antitumor Activity of Combined Lycopene and Sorafenib against Solid Ehrlich Carcinoma via Targeting Autophagy and Apoptosis and Suppressing Proliferation. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:527. [PMID: 38675487 PMCID: PMC11055160 DOI: 10.3390/ph17040527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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An FDA-approved kinase inhibitor called sorafenib (SOR) is used to treat primary kidney and liver cancer as well as to stop the spread of advanced breast cancer. Side effects from SOR, such as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, can negatively impact an individual's quality of life. There are a lot of data supporting the importance of lycopene (LYC) in preventing cancer. The antitumor properties of the combination of sorafenib and lycopene were examined in this study. A viability test against MDA-MB-231 was used to assess the anticancer efficacy of sorafenib, lycopene, and their combination in vitro. Moreover, a cell cycle analysis and Annexin-V/PI double staining were performed by using flow cytometry. In addition, the protein level of JNK-1, ERK-1, Beclin-1, P38, and P53 of the MDA-MB-231 cell line was estimated using ELISA kits. In addition, mice with SEC were divided into four equal groups at random (n = 10) to investigate the possible processes underlying the in vivo antitumor effect. Group IV (SEC-SOR-LYC) received SOR (30 mg/kg/day, p.o.) and LYC (20 mg/kg/day, p.o.); Group I received the SEC control; Group II received SEC-SOR (30 mg/kg/day, p.o.); and Group III received SEC-LYC (20 mg/kg/day, p.o.). The findings demonstrated that the combination of sorafenib and lycopene was superior to sorafenib and lycopene alone in causing early cell cycle arrest, suppressing the viability of cancer cells, and increasing cell apoptosis and autophagy. Likewise, the combination of sorafenib and lycopene demonstrated inhibition of the levels of Bcl-2, Ki-67, VEGF, IL-1β, and TNF-α protein. Otherwise, the quantities of the proteins BAX, P53, and caspase 3 were amplified. Furthermore, the combined treatment led to a substantial increase in TNF-α, caspase 3, and VEGF gene expression compared to the equivalent dosages of monotherapy. The combination of sorafenib and lycopene enhanced apoptosis and reduced inflammation, as seen by the tumor's decreased weight and volume, hence demonstrating its potential anticancer effect.
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- Thanaa A. El-Masry
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (N.A.E.M.); (R.T.); (E.Y.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (N.A.E.M.); (R.T.); (E.Y.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (N.A.E.M.); (R.T.); (E.Y.O.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (N.A.E.M.); (R.T.); (E.Y.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (N.A.E.M.); (R.T.); (E.Y.O.)
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Maleki AS, Ghahremani MH, Shadboorestan A. Arsenic and Benzo[a]pyrene Co-exposure Effects on MDA-MB-231 Cell Viability and Migration. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04170-z. [PMID: 38602648 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04170-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Although humans are frequently exposed to multiple pollutants simultaneously, research on their harmful effects on health has typically focused on studying each pollutant individually. Inorganic arsenic (As) and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are well-known pollutants with carcinogenic potential, but their co-exposure effects on breast cancer cell progression remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to assess the combined impact of BaP and As on the viability and migration of MDA-MB-231 cells. The results indicated that even at low levels, both inorganic As (0.01 μM, 0.1 μM, and 1 μM) and BaP (1 μM, 2.5 μM), individually or in combination, enhanced the viability and migration of the cells. However, the cell cycle analysis revealed no significant differences between the control group and the cells exposed to BaP and As. Specifically, exposure to BaP alone or in combination with As (As 0.01 μM + BaP 1 μM) for 24 h led to a significant increase in vimentin gene expression. Interestingly, short-term exposure to As not only did not induce EMT but also modulated the effects of BaP on vimentin gene expression. However, there were no observable changes in the expression of E-cadherin mRNA. Consequently, additional research is required to evaluate the prolonged effects of co-exposure to As and BaP on the initiation of EMT and the progression of breast cancer.
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- Ahmad Safari Maleki
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Bhat V, Piaseczny M, Goodale D, Patel U, Sadri A, Allan AL. Lung-derived soluble factors support stemness/plasticity and metastatic behaviour of breast cancer cells via the FGF2-DACH1 axis. Clin Exp Metastasis 2024:10.1007/s10585-024-10284-4. [PMID: 38581619 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-024-10284-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) have an increased propensity to develop lung metastasis. Our previous studies demonstrated that stem-like ALDHhiCD44+ breast cancer cells interact with lung-derived soluble factors, resulting in enhanced migration and lung metastasis particularly in TNBC models. We have also observed that the presence of a primary TNBC tumor can 'prime' the lung microenvironment in preparation for metastasis. In this study, we hypothesized that soluble lung-derived factors secreted in the presence of a primary TNBC tumor can influence stemness/plasticity of breast cancer cells. Using an ex vivo pulmonary metastasis assay (PuMA), we observed that the lung microenvironment supports colonization and growth of ALDHhiCD44+ TNBC cells, potentially via interactions with lung-derived FGF2. Exposure of TNBC cells to lung-conditioned media (LCM) generated from mice bearing TNBC primary tumors (tbLCM) significantly enhanced the proportion of ALDHhiCD44+ cells compared to control or LCM from tumor-naïve mice (tnLCM). Further analysis using a human cancer stem cell qPCR array revealed that, relative to tnLCM or control, exposure of TNBC cells to tbLCM leads to downregulation of the transcription factor and putative tumor suppressor Dachshund homolog 1 (DACH1), a downstream regulator of FGF2. In addition, inhibition of DACH1 using siRNA or treatment with recombinant FGF2 enhanced the ALDHhiCD44+ phenotype. Taken together, our findings suggest that the FGF2-DACH1 signaling axis supports stemness/plasticity of TNBC cells in the lung microenvironment and lays the foundation for future evaluation of FGF2 as a potential novel therapeutic target for treatment or prevention of breast cancer metastasis to the lung.
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- Vasudeva Bhat
- London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Science Centre, London, ON, N6A 5W9, Canada.
- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada.
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- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada
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- London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Science Centre, London, ON, N6A 5W9, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada
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- London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Science Centre, London, ON, N6A 5W9, Canada
- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5W9, Canada
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Nurlaila I, Pambudi S. The evolvement of breast cancer therapies: What we have done and where all these head off. Saudi Med J 2024; 45:331-340. [PMID: 38657992 PMCID: PMC11147575 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Although, from a therapeutic standpoint, breast cancer (BC) is considerably well-characterized, it still leaves puzzling spots. The Her-2+/PR+/ER+ BC can benefit from the mainstays of anticancer therapy and immunotherapy and overall have a better prognosis. Triple-negative BC, due to the concomitant absence of Her-2/PR/ER receptors, is more challenging and necessitates different strategies. It has been learned that the mainstay anti-BC therapies were initially designed to demolish as many cancer cells as they possibly could. However, the number of reports on the adverse effects of these mainstay therapies has recently been increasing. It underpins efforts to reshape such therapies into much better and safer forms over time. Moreover, some current findings on the molecular markers, which are target-potential, have also shifted the paradigm from radical-to-local-yet-precise-approach to meet the need for a therapy platform that is less cytotoxic to normal cells yet efficiently kills cancer cells.
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- Ika Nurlaila
- From the Department of Vaccine and Drugs, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Banten, Indonesia.
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- From the Department of Vaccine and Drugs, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Banten, Indonesia.
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McDonald M, Stacey D. Aide à la décision pour le dépistage du cancer du sein: Étude de cas pré-test/post-test. Can Oncol Nurs J 2024; 34:158-165. [PMID: 38706657 PMCID: PMC11068341 DOI: 10.5737/23688076342158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Les lignes directrices canadiennes recommandent la prise de décision partagée aux femmes de moins de 50 ans qui envisagent de passer des examens de dépistage du cancer du sein. Les infirmières peuvent les épauler dans le processus de décision. La présente étude de cas, menée selon une approche pré-test/post-test auprès d’une seule participante, a mesuré le changement survenu dans le conflit décisionnel vécu par une femme de moins de 50 ans ayant reçu du soutien à la décision pour choisir de subir ou non une mammographie de dépistage. Avant l’étude, cette femme, âgée de 44 ans, présentait un risque de cancer du sein dans la moyenne et vivait un conflit décisionnel. Elle a obtenu un score de 1 sur 4 au test SURE, indiquant qu’elle n’était pas bien informée, que ses valeurs n’étaient pas clairement définies et qu’elle ne se sentait pas bien soutenue. Après avoir reçu le soutien d’une infirmière formée pour l’aider à choisir de procéder ou non à une mammographie de dépistage du cancer du sein, elle a obtenu un score de 4 au test SURE, un signe d’absence de conflit décisionnel. La participante a gagné la confiance nécessaire pour prendre une décision éclairée qui respecte ses valeurs, le soutien à la décision lui ayant permis d’améliorer ses connaissances et d’apaiser son conflit décisionnel.
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- Mia McDonald
- Étudiante à la maîtrise en sciences infirmières, Université d'Ottawa
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McDonald M, Stacey D. Decision support for breast cancer screening decisions: A single case pre-/post-test study. Can Oncol Nurs J 2024; 34:151-157. [PMID: 38706654 PMCID: PMC11068343 DOI: 10.5737/23688076342151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Canadian guidelines recommend shared decision making for women less than 50 years old who are considering breast cancer screening. Nurses can support women in making these decisions. This single case pre-/post-test study measured change in decisional conflict after decision support for a woman less than 50 years old considering whether or not to initiate mammography screening. At baseline, a 44-year-old female at average risk of breast cancer was experiencing decisional conflict. She scored 1 out of 4 on the SURE test indicating feeling uninformed, unclear values, and inadequate support. After receiving decision coaching with a breast cancer screening decision aid by a nurse trained in decision coaching, she scored 4 on the SURE test indicating no decisional conflict. She reached an informed decision consistent with her values about mammography screening. Providing decisional support improved her knowledge, reduced her decisional conflict, and enhanced her confidence in making an informed decision that was consistent with her values.
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Esmat E, Haidary AM, Saadaat R, Rizvi SN, Aleena S, Haidari M, Hofiani SMS, Hussaini N, Hakimi A, Khairy A, Abdul-Ghafar J. Association of hormone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2/neu expressions with clinicopathologic factors of breast carcinoma: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:388. [PMID: 38539179 PMCID: PMC10967195 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12129-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It is the most common cause of death before the age of 70 years. The incidence and mortality of BC are rapidly increasing, posing great challenges to the health system and economy of every nation. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory of the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) to demonstrate the association of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2/Neu) and estrogen receptor (ER)/ progesterone receptor (PR) with clinical as well as pathological parameters among women with BC. A consecutive nonprobability sampling method was used for this study over a span of one and a half years. RESULTS One hundred twenty participants diagnosed with breast cancer were included in the study. The mean age at diagnosis was 44.58 ± 11.16 years. Out of the total patients, 68 (56.7%) were above 40 years old, 108 (90%) were married, 94 (78.3%) were multiparous, and 88 (73.3%) had a history of breastfeeding. 33.3% of cases were within the age range of menopause (40-50 years). The positive expression rates of ER, PR, and Her2/neu were found to be 48.8%, 44.6%, and 44.6%, respectively, and Her2/neu overexpression was found to be higher among ER/PR-negative cases. CONCLUSION In our study, we demonstrated that among Afghan women, grade II invasive ductal carcinoma, not otherwise specified, was the most common type of BC and frequently affected women above the age of 40. We also revealed that the percentage of negative ER (50.4%), negative PR (54.4%), and concordant ER/PR-negative cases were high compared to other possibilities. Additionally, the study revealed that expression of Her2/neu was in contrast with the expression of ER and PR receptors. The findings of our study still support the importance of performing immunohistochemical stains for hormonal receptor classification in terms of better clinical outcomes and prognosis.
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- Esmatullah Esmat
- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SoNaM), Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SoNaM), Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Academic and Research, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mother and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Eremici I, Borlea A, Dumitru C, Stoian D. Breast Cancer Risk Factors among Women with Solid Breast Lesions. Clin Pract 2024; 14:473-485. [PMID: 38525715 PMCID: PMC10961805 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract14020036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women worldwide and one of the most curable cancers if diagnosed at an early stage. Female patients presenting solid breast lesions are greatly predisposed to breast cancer development, and as such, effective screening of high-risk patients is valuable in early-stage breast cancer detection. OBJECTIVES The aim of our study was to identify the most relevant demographic, reproductive and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer among women with solid breast lesions living in western Romania, namely the urban region consisting of Timisoara and the rural surrounding regions. METHODS From January 2017 to December 2021, 1161 patients with solid breast lesions, as detected by sonoelastography, were divided into two groups: patients with benign lesions (1019, 87.77%) and patients with malignant nodules (142, 12.23%). The malignancy group was confirmed by a histopathological result. Variables including age, BMI, menarche, menopause, years of exposure to estrogen, number of births, breastfeeding period, use of oral combined contraceptives, smoker status, family medical history and living area (rural-urban) were recorded. RESULTS It was evidenced by our study that the main risk factors for malignancy were elevated age (OR = 1.07, 95% CI 1.05-1.08), BMI (OR = 1.06, 95% CI 1.02-1.10), living area (rural) (OR = 1.86, 95% CI 1.13-2.85) and family medical history (negative) (OR 3.13, 95% CI 1.43-8.29). The other proposed risk factors were not found to be statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Age and BMI were observed to be the most significant factors for breast cancer risk increase, followed by living in a rural area. A family history of breast cancer was shown to be inversely correlated with cancer risk increase.
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- Ivana Eremici
- PhD School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Almaddah M, Alzahrani F, Gaowgzeh R, Alqarni A, Othman R, Gmmash A. Knowledge and Awareness of Osteoporosis: A Survey of Physical Therapy Providers in Saudi Arabia. Int J Clin Pract 2024; 2024:2797382. [PMID: 38529258 PMCID: PMC10963116 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2797382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Background Osteoporosis "OP" is classified as one of the most serious health conditions worldwide. OP increases the skeletal fracture risk by 35%, particularly at hip, spine, and wrist joints. Healthcare professionals should be aware of OP clinical signs and have good knowledge while managing all patients. Objectives This study aims to investigate the current level of osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight physical therapy providers participated in this cross-sectional electronic survey from February to July of 2021. The participants completed the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool questionnaire (OKAT). Descriptive analysis was utilized to assess the current level of osteoporosis knowledge among physical therapy providers. Results Among the 168 participants, 55% (n = 92) were over 31 years old and 45% (n = 76) were 30 years old or under. The majority of participants 37% (n = 62) had more than 10 years of experience, 45% (n = 76) mainly treat orthopedic conditions, and 70% (n = 117) live in the western region. The results showed that 67.9% (n = 114) of participants had good knowledge about osteoporosis, while 19.6% (n = 33) had poor knowledge, and only 12.5% (n = 21) had excellent knowledge. Conclusion Physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia have a good knowledge of osteoporosis. The overall OP preventive measure knowledge questions were poor. It is crucial for physical therapy providers to act appropriately to prevent falls and mitigate any potential risks.
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- Muataz Almaddah
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Z, Fang T, Chen L, Ji F, Chen J. Multi-omics Mendelian randomization integrating GWAS, eQTL, and mQTL data identified genes associated with breast cancer. Am J Cancer Res 2024; 14:1433-1445. [PMID: 38590415 PMCID: PMC10998764 DOI: 10.62347/bczw1355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) remains a major disease posing a threat to women's health, but the underlying biological interpretation remains largely unknown. Here, we aimed to identify genes associated with breast cancer and analyze their pathophysiological mechanisms based on multi-omics Mendelian randomization (MR). Summary-data-based MR (SMR) was performed to estimate the causal effects of blood and breast mammary tissue expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) on BC. External validation analysis was used to validate the identified genes. Integration analyses BC GWAS summaries with eQTLs and DNA methylation QTLs (mQTLs) from the blood were conducted using SMR to prioritize putative blood genes and their regulatory elements associated with BC risk. Finally, two prior genes (ATG10 and RCCD1) from blood tissue reached significant levels in both BCAC (ATG10: ORBRCR = 0.91, PBRCR = 1.29 × 10-11; RCCD1: ORBRCR = 0.90, PBRCR = 3.72 × 10-15) and FinnGen cohorts (ATG10: ORFinnGen = 0.89, PFinnGen = 8.55 × 10-5; RCCD1: ORFinnGen = 0.89, PFinnGen = 2.38 × 10-8). Additionally, those two genes from breast tissues also replicated in both BCAC (ATG10: ORBRCR = 0.95, PBRCR = 1.02 × 10-9; RCCD1: ORBRCR = 0.87, PBRCR = 4.70 × 10-10) and FinnGen cohorts (ATG10: ORFinnGen = 0.93, PFinnGen = 2.38 × 10-4; RCCD1: ORFinnGen = 0.85, PFinnGen = 3.81 × 10-6). Sensitive analysis and external validation analysis validated those two identified genes. Multi-omics MR analysis showed that the SNP signals associated with ATG10 and RCCD1 were significant across the data from BC Genome-wide association study (GWAS), eQTL, and mQTL studies. In conclusion, we identified two priority genes that are potentially associated with BC. These findings improve our limited understanding of the mechanism of BC and shed light on the development of therapeutic agents for treating BC.
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- Zhihao Zhang
- Breast Center, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin UniversityChangchun 130021, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, Xi’an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest UniversityXi’an 710018, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- Breast Center, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China
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Marino P, Mininni M, Deiana G, Marino G, Divella R, Bochicchio I, Giuliano A, Lapadula S, Lettini AR, Sanseverino F. Healthy Lifestyle and Cancer Risk: Modifiable Risk Factors to Prevent Cancer. Nutrients 2024; 16:800. [PMID: 38542712 PMCID: PMC10974142 DOI: 10.3390/nu16060800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer has become a serious problem worldwide, as it represents the main cause of death, and its incidence has increased over the years. A potential strategy to counter the growing spread of various forms of cancer is the adoption of prevention strategies, in particular, the use of healthy lifestyles, such as maintaining a healthy weight, following a healthy diet; being physically active; avoiding smoking, alcohol consumption, and sun exposure; and vitamin D supplementation. These modifiable risk factors are associated with this disease, contributing to its development, progression, and severity. This review evaluates the relationship between potentially modifiable risk factors and overall cancer development, specifically breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer, and highlights updated recommendations on cancer prevention. The results of numerous clinical and epidemiological studies clearly show the influence of lifestyles on the development and prevention of cancer. An incorrect diet, composed mainly of saturated fats and processed products, resulting in increased body weight, combined with physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and smoking, has induced an increase in the incidence of all three types of cancer under study. Given the importance of adopting correct and healthy lifestyles to prevent cancer, global institutions should develop strategies and environments that encourage individuals to adopt healthy and regular behaviors.
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- Pasquale Marino
- Unit of Oncological Gynecology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (G.D.); (F.S.)
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- Department Direzione Generale per la Salute e le Politiche della Persona, Regione Basilicata, Via Vincenzo Verrastro, 4, 85100 Potenza, Italy;
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- Unit of Oncological Gynecology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (G.D.); (F.S.)
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- Unit of Breast Surgery, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), 85028 Potenza, Italy;
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- Nutritionist’s Studio at the Gravina in Puglia, C.so Giuseppe Di Vittorio, 14, 70024 Bari, Italy;
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (I.B.); (A.G.); (S.L.); (A.R.L.)
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (I.B.); (A.G.); (S.L.); (A.R.L.)
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (I.B.); (A.G.); (S.L.); (A.R.L.)
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (I.B.); (A.G.); (S.L.); (A.R.L.)
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- Unit of Oncological Gynecology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS-CROB), Via Padre Pio, 1, 85028 Potenza, Italy; (G.D.); (F.S.)
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Liu W, Lewis FM, Oxford M, Kantrowitz-Gordon I. Common dyadic coping and its congruence in couples facing breast cancer: The impact on couples' psychological distress. Psychooncology 2024; 33:e6314. [PMID: 38459736 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Psychological distress is prevalent in couples facing breast cancer. Couples often deal with breast cancer as a unit instead of as individuals. Couple's dyadic coping is important for their adjustment to breast cancer; however, little is known about how couple's coping congruence influences their distress. This study examined how common dyadic coping (CDC) and coping congruence impact psychological distress in couples facing breast cancer. METHODS Baseline data were analyzed from 343 women with recently diagnosed early-stage breast cancer and their partners who participated in a randomized clinical trial. Psychological distress was indicated by depressed mood and state anxiety. Common dyadic coping was measured by a self-report scale. Coping congruence was assessed by the absolute difference between a woman's and her partner's CDC scores. RESULTS Higher CDC scores were associated with lower psychological distress in both women and partners. In the CDC subscales, women who suffered less scored higher on open communication, sharing a positive outlook, and lower on avoidance coping. Partners who suffered less scored higher on open communication, sharing a positive outlook, spending time talking, and lower on avoidance coping. Greater congruence in CDC was associated with lower psychological distress in women and their partners. Congruence in sharing a positive outlook benefited both members of the dyad; congruence in avoidance coping significantly benefited patients; congruence in open communication significantly benefited partners. CONCLUSIONS CDC and its congruence in specific areas have potential benefit to couple's psychological distress when facing breast cancer. Health care providers could consider enhancing couple's CDC and coping congruence to improve their adjustment.
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- Wenjia Liu
- Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Affiliate, Public Health Sciences & Member, Clinical Sciences Divisions, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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