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ReviewInternational journal of clinical oncology2025

Carcinogenic form and characteristics of BRCA pathogenic variant breast cancer.

Takaaki Fujii

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Review in International journal of clinical oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Interplay of Interleukin-1Oncology research · 2026
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Takaaki FujiiDepartment of Breast Surgery and Oncology, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, 1715 Kamagari, Inzai, Chiba, 270-1694, Japan. ftakaaki@gunma-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8357-391X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome is caused by germline mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which play critical roles in DNA double-strand break repair. Pathogenic variants (PVs) in these genes lead to homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), genomic instability, and increased cancer risk. BRCA1-associated breast cancers are predominantly triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with aggressive behavior, and BRCA2-mutated cases are mostly hormone receptor-positive and share similarities with sporadic luminal tumors. Genetic testing for BRCA PVs is crucial for identifying at-risk individuals and enabling risk-reducing interventions and personalized treatment strategies. In this review, we discuss the carcinogenic form and characteristics of BRCA PV-carrier breast cancer, focusing on BRCA-associated hereditary breast cancer and addressing its clinical characteristics and molecular mechanisms. Personalized treatment approaches that integrate patients' BRCA status with their tumor biology are essential for optimizing patient outcomes.

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BRCA1 ProteinBRCA2 ProteinBreast NeoplasmsHereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer SyndromeFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingGerm-Line MutationHumansBRCA1 ProteinBRCA1 protein, humanBRCA2 ProteinBRCA2 protein, humanBRCABreast cancerCarcinogenesisEstrogenHBOCHRD

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