Article
Analysis of PIK3CA Mutations and Activation Pathways in Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Cossu-Rocca Paolo, Orrù Sandra, Muroni Maria Rosaria, Sanges Francesca, Sotgiu Giovanni, Ena Sara, Pira Giovanna, Murgia Luciano, Manca Alessandra, Uras Maria Gabriela, Sarobba Maria Giuseppina, Urru Silvana, De Miglio Maria Rosaria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) accounts for 12-24% of all breast carcinomas, and shows worse prognosis compared to other breast cancer subtypes. Molecular studies demonstrated that TNBCs are a heterogeneous group of tumors with different clinical and pathologic features, prognosis, genetic-molecular alterations and treatment responsivity. The PI3K/AKT is a major pathway involved in the...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Class I Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
- ErbB Receptors
- Female
- Genes, ras
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- PTEN Phosphohydrolase
