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ReviewBreast cancer (Dove Medical Press)2026

HER2 Heterogeneity in Breast Cancer: Biological Basis, Clinical Implications, and Therapeutic Strategies.

Hanxiao Shi, Yiqian Feng, Tao Guo, Wenjun Shou, Yuandong Li

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Review in Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Hanxiao ShiDepartment of the First Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-4833-6344
Yiqian FengDepartment of the First Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
Tao GuoDepartment of the First Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
Wenjun ShouDepartment of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
Yuandong LiDepartment of Breast Surgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a key driver of breast cancer and exhibits significant heterogeneity at the temporal, spatial, and molecular levels. This heterogeneity not only complicates HER2 assessment but also significantly impacts the efficacy of targeted therapies, ultimately contributing to drug resistance. This review summarizes current standards for HER2 testing and highlights their inherent limitations. It outlines the multidimensional manifestations of HER2 heterogeneity and examines the underlying biological mechanisms driving this phenomenon. In addition, emerging diagnostic strategies and therapeutic approaches are being developed specifically to address HER2 heterogeneity. The review aims to provide insights for optimizing patient stratification and advancing precision treatment in breast cancer.

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breast carcinomadrug resistancehuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 heterogeneitytargeted therapy

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PMCPMC13271430

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