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ArticleBiological research for nursing2020

Genetic Underpinnings of Musculoskeletal Pain During Treatment With Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer: A Biological Pathway Analysis.

Yehui Zhu, Theresa A Koleck, Catherine M Bender, Yvette P Conley

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Article in Biological research for nursing, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Syringetin relieves bone cancer pain in rats induced by breast cancer cells through the ESR1/PRDM2 axis.The Korean journal of physiology & pharmacology : official journal of the Korean Physiological Society and the Korean Society of Pharmacology · 2025
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  7. Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of early breast cancer: A scoping review of risk factors and outcomes.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  8. Prevalence and correlates of joint pain among Chinese breast cancer survivors receiving aromatase inhibitor treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yehui ZhuSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8115-0080
Theresa A KoleckSchool of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
Catherine M BenderSchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Yvette P ConleySchool of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1784-6067
University of Pittsburgh · USColumbia University · US

Funding

Musculoskeletal Pain Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Through Bio-behavioral and Imaging LensesK00CA234782 · NCI · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI ZHU, YEHUI · 2020 to 2023
$396k
Musculoskeletal Pain Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Through Bio-behavioral and Imaging LensesF99CA234782 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI ZHU, YEHUI · 2018 to 2019
$91k
NCI NIH HHS F99 CA234782NCI NIH HHS K00 CA234782
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMusculoskeletal pain (MSKP) is the most reported symptom during treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for breast cancer. The mechanisms underlying MSKP are multidimensional and not well understood. The goals of this biological pathway analysis were to (1) gain an understanding of the genetic variation and biological mechanisms underlying MSKP with AI therapy and (2) identify plausible biological pathways and candidate genes for future investigation.

methodGenes associated with MSKP during AI therapy or genes involved in drug metabolism of and response to AIs were identified from the literature. Studies published through February 2019 were queried in PubMed®. The genes identified from the literature were entered into QIAGEN's Ingenuity® Pathway Analysis (IPA) software to generate canonical pathways, upstream regulators, and networks through a core analysis.

resultsThe 17 genes identified were

conclusionMultiple genes and molecular-level etiologies may contribute to MSKP with AI therapy in women with breast cancer. Our innovative combination of gene identification from the literature plus biological pathway analysis allowed for the emergence of novel candidate genes and biological pathways for future investigations.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Agents, HormonalAromatase InhibitorsBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal PainYoung AdultAntineoplastic Agents, HormonalAromatase Inhibitorsaromatase inhibitorsbiological pathway analysisbreast neoplasmsgenemusculoskeletal pain

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PMCPMC7273800
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