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ArticleHeliyon2024

Cross-platform gene expression profiling of breast cancer: Exploring the relationship between breast cancer grades and gene expression pattern.

Shamim Sarhadi, Arta Armani, Davoud Jafari-Gharabaghlou, Somayeh Sadeghi, Nosratollah Zarghami

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Shamim SarhadiInstitute of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
Arta ArmaniDepartment of Medical Biology and Genetic, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Davoud Jafari-GharabaghlouDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Somayeh SadeghiDepartment of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Nosratollah ZarghamiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

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Abstract

Gene expression profiling is a powerful tool that has been extensively used to investigate the underlying biology and etiology of diseases, including cancer. Microarray gene expression analysis enables simultaneous measurement of thousands of mRNA levels. Sophisticated computational approaches have evolved in parallel with the rapid progress in bioassay technologies, enabling more effective analysis of the large and complex datasets that these technologies produce. In this study, we utilized systems biology approaches to examine gene expression profiles across different grades of breast cancer progression. We conducted a meta-analysis of publicly available microarray data to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer grade classification. Our results suggest that while grade index is commonly used for evaluating cancer progression status in the clinic, the complexity of molecular mechanisms, histological characteristics, and other factors related to patient outcomes raises doubts about the utility of breast cancer grades as a foundation for formulating treatment protocols. Our study underscores the importance of advancing personalized strategies for breast cancer classification and management. More research is crucial to refine diagnostic tools and treatment modalities, aiming for greater precision and tailored care in patient outcomes.

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Gene expression profilingGrade classificationSystems biologyTranscriptome

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PMID38681607
PMCPMC11053269

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