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Published in: Breast Cancer Research 6/2011

01-12-2011 | Review

Breast cancer epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition: examining the functional consequences of plasticity

Authors: David J Drasin, Tyler P Robin, Heide L Ford

Published in: Breast Cancer Research | Issue 6/2011

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Abstract

The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a critical developmental process that has recently come to the forefront of cancer biology. In breast carcinomas, acquisition of a mesenchymal-like phenotype that is reminiscent of an EMT, termed oncogenic EMT, is associated with pro-metastatic properties, including increased motility, invasion, anoikis resistance, immunosuppression and cancer stem cell characteristics. This oncogenic EMT is a consequence of cellular plasticity, which allows for interconversion between epithelial and mesenchymal-like states, and is thought to enable tumor cells not only to escape from the primary tumor, but also to colonize a secondary site. Indeed, the plasticity of cancer cells may explain the range of pro-metastatic traits conferred by oncogenic EMT, such as the recently described link between EMT and cancer stem cells and/or therapeutic resistance. Continued research into this relationship will be critical in developing drugs that block mechanisms of breast cancer progression, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Breast cancer epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition: examining the functional consequences of plasticity
Authors
David J Drasin
Tyler P Robin
Heide L Ford
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Breast Cancer Research / Issue 6/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr3037

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Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) are novel agents that have shown promise across multiple tumor types. Explore the current landscape of ADCs in breast and lung cancer with our experts, and gain insights into the mechanism of action, key clinical trials data, existing challenges, and future directions.

Dr. Véronique Diéras
Prof. Fabrice Barlesi
Developed by: Springer Medicine
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