New insights into the role of androgen and oestrogen receptors in molecular apocrine breast tumours

Breast Cancer Res. 2011;13(6):318. doi: 10.1186/bcr3036. Epub 2011 Dec 8.

Abstract

Two recent studies on a rare androgen-dependent form of breast cancer have shed light on the biology of luminal tumours and reinforced the view that interfering with androgen signalling may have a place in the therapy of some forms of breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apocrine Glands / metabolism
  • Apocrine Glands / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Receptors, Androgen / genetics
  • Receptors, Androgen / metabolism*
  • Receptors, Estrogen / genetics
  • Receptors, Estrogen / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Receptors, Androgen
  • Receptors, Estrogen