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ArticleCurrent issues in molecular biology2025

Integrating Multiple Methods to Validate Key Genes Driving the Progression of Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ.

Minjie Zhong, Shengkai Zheng, Yahui Wen, Juansi Zhang, Jiahui Zhang, Hanwei Wang, Caiqin Mo, Sunwang Xu, Xiangjin Chen

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  1. Case Report: Liver Metastasis from Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast.International medical case reports journal · 2026
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Minjie ZhongDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Shengkai ZhengDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Yahui WenDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Juansi ZhangDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Jiahui ZhangDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Hanwei WangDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Caiqin MoDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Sunwang XuDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Xiangjin ChenDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.

Funding

Fujian Provincial Finance Project 2020B010Joint Funds for the innovation of science and Technology, Fujian province Joint Funds for the innovation of science and Technology, Fujian provinceNatural Science Fundation of Fujian Province 2021J01703
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Abstract

backgroundDuctal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a precursor to breast cancer. The mechanisms by which the stroma of DCIS affects disease progression remain elusive. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify key stroma genes that affect DCIS progression and to define high-risk DCIS cases.

methodGene expression matrix files from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were selected to identify candidate genes associated with the stromal transition from DCIS to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). An integrative approach was employed to identify and functionally characterize driver genes of DCIS progression. In vitro experiments were performed to validate the role of these genes.

resultsWe identified 13 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 5 were selected as candidate drivers. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) revealed the biological functions of RAMP2 and ADM2, while in vitro functional assays demonstrated that ADM2 knockdown and RAMP2 overexpression in breast cancer cell lines significantly suppressed cellular proliferation and invasion.

conclusionThis study identified and validated the roles and functions of ADM2 and RAMP2 and revealed their function as key driver genes in the progression of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Collectively, our findings elucidate critical genetic mechanisms underlying DCIS progression and provide novel insights for the development of personalized therapeutic strategies.

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DCIS infiltrative progressiontumor microenvironmenttumor stroma

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PMCPMC12564283

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