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ArticleMolecular biology reports2025

Molecular characterization of NOS3 and SOD1 genes as markers for detecting patients with breast cancer.

Mohammed Dlshad Mohsin, Abbas Salihi

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Mohammed Dlshad MohsinDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 44001, Iraq.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8031-1602
Abbas SalihiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 44001, Iraq. abbas.salihi@su.edu.krd.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-2849

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backgroundBreast cancer (BC) is the primary cause of cancer-related death among women globally, highlighting the importance of the identification of novel biomarkers for early detection and prognosis. This study investigates the impact of NOS3 (endothelial nitric oxide synthase) and SOD1 (superoxide dismutase 1) gene polymorphisms on BC development, focusing on their associations with oxidative stress and tumor progression.

methodsA case-control study involving 30 BC patients and 30 healthy controls was conducted. Mutations in NOS3 and SOD1 genes were identified using sanger sequencing. ELISA was used to measure oxidative stress markers such peroxynitrite (ONOO

resultsThe study identified 32 polymorphisms in the NOS3 gene and 16 polymorphisms in the SOD1 gene, as well as nine amino acids alterations predicted in SOD1 gene. In comparison to controls, BC patients had higher levels of ONOO- (0.095 ± 0.048 ng/L vs. 0.048 ± 0.057 ng/L, p < 0.0001) and SOD (0.074 ± 0.033 ng/ml vs. 0.043 ± 0.045 ng/ml, p < 0.001). GENEMANIA analysis showed the interactions among NOS3, SOD1, and oxidative stress-related genes, highlighting their significance in cellular redox balance.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that NOS3 and SOD1 polymorphisms may contribute to BC pathogenesis, as supported by the observed oxidative stress alterations (ONOO- and SOD levels). Additional validation in larger cohorts is needed to confirm their potential as biomarkers for risk evaluation and clinical advancement. The study enhances understanding of the genetic and oxidative stress mechanisms in cancer biology and identifies potential therapeutic targets for further investigation.

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Breast NeoplasmsNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIISuperoxide Dismutase-1AdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCase-Control StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMiddle AgedOxidative StressPolymorphism, Single NucleotideBiomarkers, TumorNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIINOS3 protein, humanSOD1 protein, humanSuperoxide Dismutase-1Breast cancerEndothelial nitric oxide synthaseGene polymorphismsOxidative stressSuperoxide dismutase 1

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