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ArticlePloS one2026

A fusion-deletion genomic-event underlies poor prognosis in young patients with luminal breast cancer.

Le-Wei Zheng, Yi-Ming Liu, Ke-Da Yu, Cui-Cui Liu

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Le-Wei ZhengShanghai Institute of Infectious Disease and Biosecurity, Shanghai Cancer Center and Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yi-Ming LiuDepartment of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Cancer Institute, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Ke-Da YuShanghai Institute of Infectious Disease and Biosecurity, Shanghai Cancer Center and Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2883-1282
Cui-Cui LiuDepartment of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Cancer Institute, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7444-5314

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Abstract

Breast cancer in young patients, particularly those with the luminal subtype, exhibits more aggressive behavior and poorer clinical outcomes compared with older patients. However, the genomic mechanisms underlying this age-associated aggressiveness remains poorly understood. In this study, we integrated multi-omics data, including gene fusions, mutations, and copy number variations, to investigate age-related molecular heterogeneity in breast cancer. We identified the co-occurrence of the EEF1AKNMT::DNM3 (ED) fusion and KDM6B deletion as a novel prognostic biomarker associated with aggressive tumor biology and reduced survival in luminal breast cancer. Moreover, we discovered a widespread pattern of genomic remodeling in early-onset disease, characterized by an increased fusion burden, distinct mutational profiles, and dysregulated transcriptional programs that collectively contribute to high-risk clinical phenotypes. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the enhanced aggressiveness of breast cancer in young patients and identify potential biomarkers for improved risk stratification.

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Breast NeoplasmsOncogene Proteins, FusionBiomarkers, TumorDNA Copy Number VariationsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMutationPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorOncogene Proteins, Fusion

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