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ArticleAntibodies (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Anastrozole and Tamoxifen Impact on IgG Glycome Composition Dynamics in Luminal A and Luminal B Breast Cancers.

Borna Rapčan, Matko Fančović, Tea Pribić, Iva Kirac, Mihaela Gaće, Frano Vučković, Gordan Lauc

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Article in Antibodies (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Borna RapčanFaculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Matko FančovićGenos Ltd., Borongajska Cesta 83H, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Tea PribićGenos Ltd., Borongajska Cesta 83H, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Iva KiracGenetic Counselling Unit, University Hospital for Tumours, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Ilica 197, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Mihaela GaćeGenetic Counselling Unit, University Hospital for Tumours, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Ilica 197, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Frano VučkovićGenos Ltd., Borongajska Cesta 83H, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Gordan LaucFaculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Genos (Croatia) · HRUniversity of Zagreb · HR

Funding

European Union KK.01.1.1.01.0010
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study examines the intricate relationship between protein glycosylation dynamics and therapeutic responses in Luminal A and Luminal B breast cancer subtypes, focusing on anastrozole and tamoxifen impacts. The present methods inadequately monitor and forecast patient reactions to these treatments, leaving individuals vulnerable to the potential adverse effects of these medications. This research investigated glycan structural changes by following patients for up to 9 months. The protocol involved a series of automated steps including IgG isolation, protein denaturation, glycan labelling, purification, and final analysis using capillary gel electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence. The results suggested the significant role of glycan modifications in breast cancer progression, revealing distinctive trends in how anastrozole and tamoxifen elicit varied responses. The findings indicate anastrozole's association with reduced sialylation and increased core fucosylation, while tamoxifen correlated with increased sialylation and decreased core fucosylation. These observations suggest potential immunomodulatory effects: anastrozole possibly reducing inflammation and tamoxifen impacting immune-mediated cytotoxicity. This study strongly emphasizes the importance of considering specific glycan traits to comprehend the dynamic mechanisms driving breast cancer progression and the effects of targeted therapies. The nuanced differences observed in glycan modifications between these two treatments underscore the necessity for further comprehensive research aimed at thoroughly evaluating the long-term implications and therapeutic efficacy for breast cancer patients.

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breast cancercapillary gel electrophoresisimmunoglobulin Gliquid handlingN-glycosylation

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PMID38390870
PMCPMC10885039
OpenAlexW4391432046

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