Mammary Cell News Volume 5.11 | Mar 21 2013

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    Mammary Cell News 5.11 March 21, 2013
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    TOP STORY
    Met Synergizes with p53 Loss to Induce Mammary Tumors that Possess Features of Claudin-Low Breast Cancer
    The MET receptor tyrosine kinase is elevated in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and transgenic Met models (Metmt) develop basal-like tumors. To investigate collaborating events in the genesis of TNBC, scientists generated Metmt mice with conditional loss of murine p53 in mammary epithelia. [Proc Natl Acad Sci USA] Abstract

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    PUBLICATIONS (Ranked by impact factor of the journal)

    LABORATORY RESEARCH

    Targeting CXCL12/CXCR4 Signaling with Oncolytic Virotherapy Disrupts Tumor Vasculature and Inhibits Breast Cancer Metastases
    Because the CXCR4 receptor for the stromal cell-derived factor-1 (CXCL12) chemokine is one of the key stimuli involved in signaling interactions between tumor cells and their stromal microenvironment, investigators used oncolytic virotherapy with a CXCR4 antagonist to target the CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling axis in a triple-negative 4T1 breast carcinoma in syngeneic mice. [Proc Natl Acad Sci USA] Abstract

    Estrogen Mediated-Activation of miR-191/425 Cluster Modulates Tumorigenicity of Breast Cancer Cells Depending on Estrogen Receptor Status
    Researchers established that the microRNA-191/425 (miR-191/425) cluster is transcriptionally dependent on the host gene, DALRD3, and that the hormone 17β-estradiol (estrogen) controls expression of both miR-191/425 and DALRD3. [PLoS Genet] Full Article

    Inflammation Induced by MMP-9 Enhances Tumor Regression of Experimental Breast Cancer
    Scientists investigated the role of matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9)/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 in regulating innate antitumor immunity in breast cancer. [J Immunol] Abstract

    Estrogen Increases the Activity of Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer Stem Cells through Paracrine Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Notch Signaling
    Investigators tested the effects of estrogen on cancer stem cell activity in vitro and in vivo and investigated which paracrine signaling pathways locally mediate estrogen effects. [Breast Cancer Res]
    Abstract | Full Article

    Lipid Metabolism Genes in Contralateral Unaffected Breast and Estrogen Receptor Status of Breast Cancer
    The contralateral unaffected breast of women with unilateral breast cancer (cases) is a good model for defining subtype-specific risk because women with estrogen receptor (ER)-negative index primaries are at high risk for subsequent ER-negative primary cancers. Researchers conducted random fine needle aspiration of the unaffected breasts of cases. [Cancer Prev Res] Abstract | Press Release

    Short Hairpin RNA Targeting Notch1 Sensitizes Breast Cancer Stem Cell to Paclitaxel
    The authors confirmed that paclitaxel enriched breast cancer stem cells (CSCs) in a dose-dependent manner in MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line. They then demonstrated that Notch1 was overexpressed in breast CSCs isolated from paclitaxel-treated MCF-7 cells compared to non-CSCs. [Int J Biochem Cell Biol] Abstract

    Pterostilbene, a Bioactive Component of Blueberries, Suppresses the Generation of Breast Cancer Stem Cells within Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis via Modulating NF-κB/MicroRNA 448 Circuit
    Using flowcytometric and Boyden chamber assay, scientists showed MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 cells cocultured with M2 tumor-associated macrophages exhibited increased percentage of CD44+/CD24 cancer stem cell population and migratory/invasive abilities. [Mol Nutr Food Res] Abstract

    CLINICAL RESEARCH

    Randomized Trial of Lapatinib versus Placebo Added to Paclitaxel in the Treatment of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer
    This Phase III, randomized, double-blind study assessed the efficacy and safety of lapatinib plus paclitaxel compared with placebo plus paclitaxel in patients with newly diagnosed human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive metastatic breast cancer. [J Clin Oncol] Abstract

    A Randomized Trial to Assess the Biological Activity of Short-Term (Pre-Surgical) Fulvestrant 500 mg plus Anastrozole versus Fulvestrant 500 mg Alone or Anastrozole Alone on Primary Breast Cancer
    In a double-blind, multicenter trial, 121 patients received: fulvestrant 500 mg on day 1 plus anastrozole 1 mg/day for 14-21 days; fulvestrant plus anastrozole placebo; or fulvestrant placebo plus anastrozole, 2-3 weeks before surgery. estrogen-receptor, progesterone-receptor, and Ki67 expression were determined from tumor biopsies before treatment and at surgery. [Breast Cancer Res] Abstract | Full Article

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    REVIEWS
    Pharmacogenomics of Breast Cancer Therapy: An Update
    Researchers review the data available to date on genomic variants that may influence response to drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer. While none of the variants reported to date have demonstrated clinical utility, ongoing prospective studies and increasing understanding of pharmacogenetics will allow us to better predict risk of toxicity or likelihood of response to specific treatments and to provide a more personalized therapy. [Pharmacol Ther] Abstract

    INDUSTRY NEWS

    Genedata Enables Research to Improve Personalized Treatment of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
    Genedata announced its partnership with EpiFemCare, the European Union-funded research project that will improve the diagnosis and therapy of breast and ovarian cancer. [Genedata AG] Press Release

    Dune Medical Devices’ MarginProbe® System Now Available in the United States
    Dune Medical Devices, Inc. announced the MarginProbe System, a breakthrough intra-operative tissue assessment device used during lumpectomy surgery to treat early-stage breast cancer, is now available to patients in the United States, with the installation of the first System at University of California, Irvine Medical Center. [PR Newswire Association LLC.] Press Release

    POLICY NEWS

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    EVENTS
    NEW The European Cancer Congress (ECCO) 2013
    September 27-October 1, 2013
    Amsterdam, Netherlands

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    JOB OPPORTUNITIES

    Research Fellow – Breast Cancer Research (Monash University)

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    PhD Studentship – Signal Transduction and Cancer Research (McGill University)

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    Postdoctoral Position – Breast Cancer Research (Weizmann Institute of Science)

    Postdoctoral Position – Hypoxia Signaling, Prolyl Hydroxylases and Cancer (UNC-Chapel Hill)

    Product Director – Breast Marketing (Genomic Health)


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