By: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine From: medicalxpress.com In a study using human breast cancer cells, scientists say they have potentially identified immune system white blood cells that appear to be the closest neighbors of breast cancer cells that are likely to spread. The researchers say the finding, focused on a white blood cell called a macrophage, may provide …
Non-traditional gene fusions in luminal breast cancer: A new target for therapy
Source: Oncotarget From: news-medical.net A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on June 12, 2023, entitled, “Are cis-spliced fusion proteins pathological in more aggressive luminal breast cancer?” A vast majority of breast cancers (~70%) are estrogen receptor-alpha positive (ER+), for which endocrine therapy is the common treatment. However, recurrence often occurs leading to tumor progression, metastasis and …
TONSL gene could be a new target for breast cancer treatment
Source: Indiana University School of Medicine From: news-medical.net While trying to understand what initiates breast cells to become cancerous, researchers at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new target for breast cancer treatment. “When comparing healthy breast tissue and cancerous cells, we wanted to …