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ReviewBreast cancer : basic and clinical research2025

Recent Insights Into Breast Cancer: Molecular Pathways, Epigenetic Regulation, and Emerging Targeted Therapies.

Quratulain Maqsood, Muhammad Umer Khan, Tehreem Fatima, Sania Khalid, Zaryab Ikram Malik

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Review in Breast cancer : basic and clinical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Quratulain MaqsoodDepartment of Food Science, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7342-9797
Muhammad Umer KhanInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tehreem FatimaCentre for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sania KhalidCentre for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Zaryab Ikram MalikCentre for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignant tumor and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. The disease comprises distinct molecular subtypes that influence tumor behavior, metastatic potential, and therapeutic response. This review presents recent advances in breast cancer research, with a particular emphasis on molecular and epigenetic mechanisms that contribute to tumor development, progression, and treatment resistance. Key signaling pathways-including estrogen receptor (ER), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), Notch, fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), Wnt, and Hedgehog-play essential roles in the regulation of mammary stem cells and oncogenesis. Increasing evidence highlights the significance of epigenetic alterations such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and microRNA expression in modulating gene activity relevant to tumor initiation and therapy resistance. Epigenetic molecular targets, including DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), histone deacetylases (HDACs), EZH2, and non-coding RNAs, are gaining attention for their potential use in diagnosis, prognosis, and targeted therapy. Integration of multigene panel testing with epigenetic biomarkers has facilitated improved risk assessment and the development of individualized treatment strategies. Moreover, novel therapeutic approaches-such as CAR-T cell therapy, nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery systems, and the involvement of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in immune modulation-offer promising directions for precision medicine. This review consolidates current insights into the molecular and epigenetic landscape of breast cancer to provide a comprehensive understanding of disease complexity and to inform the development of more effective, personalized treatment options.

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Breast cancercancer treatmentepigeneticpathogenesissignaling

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PMID40661160
PMCPMC12256763

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