Genetics and Epigenetics of Breast Cancer
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 226
Special Issue Editor
Interests: breast cancer; tumor suppressor genes; epigenetics; natural products
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Dear Colleagues,
Breast cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease influenced by a combination of genetic and epigenetic factors. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Genetics plays a significant role in breast cancer, with mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 being well-known contributors to hereditary breast cancer. Further, other genes, including TP53, PTEN, BARD1, PALB2, and ATM, contribute to the genetic risk of breast cancer. Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA regulation, can also influence the behavior of breast cancer cells and their response to treatment. These changes can be triggered by environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and even aging, adding another layer of complexity to breast cancer biology. The interplay between genetic mutations and epigenetic modifications shapes the risk, onset, and progression of breast cancer. Thus, genetics and epigenetics studies aim to discover new biomarkers for early detection, identify novel therapeutic targets, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Ashakumary Lakshmikuttyamma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- breast cancer
- genetic landscape
- epigenetics
- diagnostic/prognostic/predictive biomarkers
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