The role of E-cadherin - 160C/A polymorphism in breast cancer

Abstract: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women worldwide. Numerous studies have suggested that the E-cadherin adhesion system is dysregulated in cancer cells. These impaired functions of E-cadherin contribute to releasing cancer cells from the primary lesion to cell dedifferentiation. Some studies have shown that polymorphism may affect E-cadherin expression, and then play a role in susceptibility to breast cancer. However, the results remained controversial. In this short review, we summarize the functions of E-cadherin and the signaling pathways it regulates, and assess the association between CDH1 polymorphisms and breast cancer susceptibility. This study suggests that genetic variation in CDH1 and -160C/A polymorphism may have an association with breast cancer risk. The assessment of CDH1 polymorphisms may be used for the identification of patients suitable for anti- CDH1 therapy.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
The role of E-cadherin - 160C/A polymorphism in breast cancer ; volume:11 ; number:1 ; year:2016 ; pages:110-115 ; extent:6
Open life sciences ; 11, Heft 1 (2016), 110-115 (gesamt 6)

Creator
Luo, Gaojian
Huang, Diyu
Tao, Ran
Chen, Jianfeng

DOI
10.1515/biol-2016-0015
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2409201629590.847409978570
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Huang, Diyu
  • Tao, Ran
  • Chen, Jianfeng

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