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Epigenetic regulation of ID4 in the determination of the BRCAness phenotype in breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jan 2016
Branham M T, Campoy E, Laurito S, Branham R, Urrutia G, Orozco J, Gago F, Urrutia R, Roqué M
Abstract excerpt
BRCAness breast tumors represent a group of sporadic tumors characterized by a reduction in BRCA1 gene expression. As BRCA1 is involved in double-strand breaks (DSBs) repair, dysfunctional BRCA pathway could make a tumor sensitive to DNA damaging drugs (e.g., platinum agents). Thus, accurately identifying BRCAness could contribute to therapeutic decision making in patients harboring these tumors. The purpose of...
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