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Afzal MZ, Vahdat LT. Evolving Management of Breast Cancer in the Era of Predictive Biomarkers and Precision Medicine. J Pers Med 2024; 14:719. [PMID: 39063972 PMCID: PMC11278458 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14070719] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the world as well as in the United States. Molecular and histological differentiation have helped clinicians optimize treatments with various therapeutics, including hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. Recently, immunotherapy has become the standard of care in locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer and an option across molecular subtypes for tumors with a high tumor mutation burden. Despite the advancements in personalized medicine directing the management of localized and advanced breast cancers, the emergence of resistance to these therapies is the leading cause of death among breast cancer patients. Therefore, there is a critical need to identify and validate predictive biomarkers to direct treatment selection, identify potential responders, and detect emerging resistance to standard therapies. Areas of active scientific and clinical research include novel personalized and predictive biomarkers incorporating tumor microenvironment, tumor immune profiling, molecular characterization, and histopathological differentiation to predict response and the potential emergence of resistance.
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- Muhammad Zubair Afzal
- Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Breast Program, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH 03755, USA
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology (Interim), Dartmouth Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH 03755, USA;
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Ouyang D, Hong T, Fu M, Li Y, Zeng L, Chen Q, He H, Wen Y, Cheng Y, Zhou M, Zou Q, Yi W. METTL3 depletion contributes to tumour progression and drug resistance via N6 methyladenosine-dependent mechanism in HR+HER2-breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res 2023; 25:19. [PMID: 36765397 PMCID: PMC9921123 DOI: 10.1186/s13058-022-01598-w] [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: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy is an important strategy for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HR+HER2-) breast cancer (BC), but this subtype has a low response rate to chemotherapy. Growing evidence indicates that N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most common RNA modification in eukaryotic cells and that methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) participates in tumour progression in several cancer types. Therefore, exploring the function of METTL3 in HR+HER2- BC initiation and development is still important. METHODS mRNA and protein expression levels were analysed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 and colony formation assays. Cell cycle progression was assessed by flow cytometry. Cell migration and invasion were analysed by wound healing assays and transwell assays, respectively, and apoptosis was analysed by TUNEL assays. Finally, m6A modification was analysed by methylated RNA immunoprecipitation. RESULTS Chemotherapy-induced downregulation of the m6A modification is regulated by METTL3 depletion in HR+HER2- BC. METTL3 knockdown in MCF-7/T47D cells decreased the drug sensitivity of HR+HER2- BC cells by promoting tumour proliferation and migration and inhibiting apoptosis. Mechanistically, CDKN1A is a downstream target of METTL3 that activates the AKT pathway and promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT). Moreover, a decrease in BAX expression was observed when m6A modification was inhibited with METTL3 knockdown, and apoptosis was inhibited by the reduction of caspase-3/-9/-8. CONCLUSION METTL3 depletion promotes the proliferation and migration and decreases the drug sensitivity of HR+HER2- BC via regulation of the CDKN1A/EMT and m6A-BAX/caspase-9/-3/-8 signalling pathways, which suggests METTL3 played a tumour-suppressor role and it could be a potential biomarker for predicting the prognosis of patients with HR+HER2- BC.
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- Dengjie Ouyang
- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011 China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, China.
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Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors in combination with neoadjuvant endocrine therapy in estrogen receptor-positive early breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Exp Med 2022; 23:245-254. [PMID: 35304677 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00814-3] [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: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The combination of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors and endocrine treatment has benefited patients with estrogen receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (ER + /HER2-) metastatic breast cancer; however, its effects in the neoadjuvant setting for ER + /HER2- early breast cancer (EBC) are unclear. Systematic searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and major oncological meetings for trials of CDK4/6 inhibitors plus neoadjuvant endocrine treatment (NET) vs. NET/neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) alone up to January 30, 2021. We assessed the efficacy of CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET vs. NET/NACT alone in ER + /HER2- EBC. Six studies that included 803 patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET vs. NET/NACT alone were used. Compared with NET/NACT alone, CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET increased the complete cell cycle arrest (CCCA) rate (OR, 9.00; 95% CI, 5.42-14.96; P < 0.001). Nonsignificant differences between CDK4/6 inhibitors and NET/NACT alone occurred in the preoperative endocrine prognostic index (PEPI)-0 rate (OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 0.59-2.18; P = 0.71), pathological complete response (pCR) rate (OR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.13-4.29; P = 0.74), objective response rate (ORR) (OR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.21-2.29; P = 0.55), and disease control rate (DCR) (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.47-2.89; P = 0.74). CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET indicated a high risk of neutropenia (OR, 56.43; 95% CI, 15.76-202.11; P < 0.001) as an adverse effect (AE) and elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level (OR, 15.30; 95% CI, 2.02-115.98; P = 0.008) as grade 3/4 AEs. Compared with NET/NACT alone, CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET increased CCCA rate in ER + /HER2- EBC patients. CDK4/6 inhibitors plus NET did not substantially improve the PEPI-0 rate, pCR rate, ORR, or DCR. The combination increased the risk of neutropenia and elevated ALT levels. In the neoadjuvant setting, addition of CDK4/6 inhibitors to NET may be an option for treating ER + /HER2- EBC.
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Botticelli A, Fabbri A, Roberto M, Alesini D, Cirillo A, D'Auria G, Krasniqi E, Marrucci E, Muratore M, Pantano F, Pizzuti L, Portarena I, Rossi R, Scagnoli S, Marchetti P. The Role of the CDK4/6 Inhibitor Ribociclib in Locally Advanced and Oligometastatic Hormone Receptor Positive, Her2 Negative, Advanced Breast Cancer: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Front Oncol 2022; 12:797157. [PMID: 35223478 PMCID: PMC8864134 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.797157] [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: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The recent addition of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) and CDK6 inhibitors to endocrine therapy has remarkably improved the outcome of patients affected with hormone receptor positive (HR+), human epidermal grow factor receptor 2 negative (HER2 -) advanced breast cancer (ABC). Ribociclib showed to be effective across most subgroups, regardless of the number and the site of metastasis. Up to 10% of patients with ABC, reported an oligometastatic condition, recently defined as a slow-volume metastatic disease with limited number and size of metastatic lesions (up to 5 and not necessarily in the same organ), potentially amenable for local treatment, aimed at achieving a complete remission status. Despite the wide use of CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR+, HER2-, ABC treatment, data regarding both locally advanced, inoperable disease and oligometastatic conditions are still poor. We reported a review and case series of HR+, HER2-, ABC patients treated with ribociclib as first-line therapy, for a locally advanced and oligometastatic conditions, reporting an impressive response and good safety profile.
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- Andrea Botticelli
- Medical Oncology Unit B, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Oncology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Belcolle Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Oncology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.,Medical Oncology Unit A, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Centro Oncologico S. Spirito e Nuovo Regina Margherita (SS-NRM), Ospedale Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit B, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.,Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Science, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology 2, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Roma, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University Campus Biomedico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology 2, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Tor Vergata Clinical Center University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit B, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit B, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Oncology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Nassan MA, Aldhahrani A, Amer HH, Elhenawy A, Swelum AA, Ali OM, Zaki YH. Investigation of the Anticancer Effect of α-Aminophosphonates and Arylidine Derivatives of 3-Acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2( 1H)-one on the DMBA Model of Breast Cancer in Albino Rats with In Silico Prediction of Their Thymidylate Synthase Inhibitory Effect. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030756. [PMID: 35164019 PMCID: PMC8839308 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is a major cause of death in women worldwide. In this study, 60 female rats were classified into 6 groups; negative control, α-aminophosphonates, arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one, DMBA, DMBA & α-aminophosphonates, and DMBA & arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one. New α-aminophosphonates and arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one were synthesized and elucidated by different spectroscopic and elemental analysis. Histopathological examination showed marked proliferation of cancer cells in the DMBA group. Treatment with α-aminophosphonates mainly decreased tumor mass. Bcl2 expression increased in DMBA-administered rats and then declined in the treated groups, mostly with α-aminophosphonates. The level of CA15-3 markedly declined in DMBA groups treated with α-aminophosphonates and arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one. Gene expression of GST-P, PCNA, PDK, and PIK3CA decreased in the DMBA group treated with α-aminophosphonates and arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one, whereas PIK3R1 and BAX increased in the DMBA group treated with α-aminophosphonates and arylidine derivatives of 3-acetyl-1-aminoquinolin-2(1H)-one. The molecular docking postulated that the investigated compounds can inhibt the Thymidylate synthase TM due to high hydrophobicity charachter.
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- Mohamed A. Nassan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.N.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.N.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: (H.H.A.); (Y.H.Z.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt;
- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62514, Egypt
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Humanity Studies at Al-Quwayiyah, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah 11961, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (H.H.A.); (Y.H.Z.)
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The Pseudokinase TRIB3 Negatively Regulates the HER2 Receptor Pathway and Is a Biomarker of Good Prognosis in Luminal Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13215307. [PMID: 34771470 PMCID: PMC8582533 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13215307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in women. More than 70% of these tumors belong to the so-called luminal subtype which has, in general, a good prognosis. However, a fraction of patients with luminal breast cancer progress to an advanced or metastatic disease, which remains a major clinical and social problem. Therefore, it is crucial to identify novel biomarkers that help to predict the progression of the disease and to develop more efficacious therapeutic approaches to fight advanced luminal breast cancer. In this work we found that the increased expression of the protein tribbles pseudokinase 3 (TRIB3) is associated with a good prognosis and a better response to therapy in luminal breast cancer patients. We also found that this effect is at least in part due to the ability of TRIB3 to inhibit the activity of the oncogene HER2. Abstract Background: Tribbles pseudokinase 3 (TRIB3) has been proposed to both promote and restrict cancer generation and progression. However, the precise mechanisms that determine this dual role of TRIB3 in cancer remain to be understood. In this study we aimed to investigate the role of TRIB3 in luminal breast cancer, the most frequent subtype of this malignancy. Methods: We genetically manipulated TRIB3 expression in a panel of luminal breast cancer cell lines and analyzed its impact on cell proliferation, and the phosphorylation, levels, or subcellular localization of TRIB3 and other protein regulators of key signaling pathways in luminal breast cancer. We also analyzed TRIB3 protein expression in samples from luminal breast cancer patients and performed bioinformatic analyses in public datasets. Results: TRIB3 enhanced the proliferation and AKT phosphorylation in luminal A (HER2-) but decreased them in luminal B (HER2+) breast cancer cell lines. TRIB3 negatively regulated the stability of HER2 in luminal B breast cancer cell lines. TRIB3 expression was associated with increased disease-free survival and a better response to therapy in luminal breast cancer patients. Conclusions: Our findings support the exploration of TRIB3 as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in luminal breast cancer.
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