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ReviewMolecular and cellular biochemistry2025

Mechanisms of breast cancer metastasis: the role of extracellular matrix.

Rui Chen, Ranqi Zhang, Famin Ke, Xiurong Guo, Fancai Zeng, Qiuyu Liu

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Review in Molecular and cellular biochemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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6 authors.

Rui ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Ranqi ZhangSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Famin KeSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Xiurong GuoSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
Fancai ZengLaboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China. zfcai@swmu.edu.cn.
Qiuyu LiuSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China. q.liu@swmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) are dynamic, and they mediate mechanical signals that modulate cellular behaviors. Disruption of the ECM can induce the migration and invasion of cancer cells via specific signaling pathways and cytokines. Metastasis is a leading cause of high mortality in malignancies, and early intervention can improve survival rates. However, breast cancer is frequently diagnosed subsequent to metastasis, resulting in poor prognosis and distant metastasis poses substantial hurdles in therapy. In breast cancer, there is notable tissue remodeling of ECM proteins, with several identified as essential components for metastasis. Moreover, specific ECM molecules, receptors, enzymes, and various signaling pathways play crucial roles in breast cancer metastasis, drug treatment, and resistance. The in-depth consideration of these elements could provide potential therapeutic targets to enhance the survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer patients. This review explores the mechanisms by which alterations in the ECM contribute to breast cancer metastasis and discusses current clinical applications targeting ECM in breast cancer treatment, offering valuable perspectives for future ECM-based therapies.

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Breast NeoplasmsExtracellular MatrixExtracellular Matrix ProteinsSignal TransductionAnimalsFemaleHumansNeoplasm MetastasisExtracellular Matrix ProteinsBreast cancerECMExtracellular matrixMechanismsMetastasis

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