ReviewCurrent issues in molecular biology2024
Alcohol Consumption and Breast and Ovarian Cancer Development: Molecular Pathways and Mechanisms.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Associations of alcohol use with expression of stromal markers in benign breast biopsy samples.British journal of cancer · 2026Article
- Molecular cartography of breast cancer: decoding genomes, heterogeneity and the tumor microenvironment for personalized targeted therapeutics.Molecular biology reports · 2026Review
- Alcohol consumption and cancer progression: Mechanistic insights, immune dysregulation, and public health implications.Translational oncology · 2026Review
- The Complex Path from Mammary Ductal Hyperplasia to Breast Cancer: Elevated Malignancy Risk in Atypical Forms.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Tight junction proteins: Gatekeepers turned facilitators in the pathogenesis of gastric adenocarcinoma.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2026Review
- Modifiable and Nonmodifiable Risk Factors for Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Scoping Review.International journal of breast cancer · 2026Review
- Recent Advances (2020-2025) in Estrogen and ER-Positive Breast Cancer: Receptor Signaling, Tumor Microenvironment, Endocrine Therapy Resistance and Innovative Treatment Strategies-A Comprehensive Review.Cancer management and research · 2026Review
- Human Cancers Derived from Either Genetic or Lifestyle Factors Are Initiated by Impaired Estrogen Signaling.Cancers · 2025Review
- Mediterranean Diet and Agri-Food By-Products: A Possible Sustainable Approach for Breast Cancer Treatment.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Alcohol consumption has been consistently linked to an increased risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Despite substantial evidence supporting this association, the precise mechanisms underlying alcohol's contribution to cancer pathogenesis remain incompletely understood. This narrative review focuses on the key current literature on the biological pathways through which alcohol may influence the development of breast and ovarian cancer. Key mechanisms discussed include the modulation of estrogen levels, the generation of reactive oxygen species, the production of acetaldehyde, the promotion of chronic inflammation, and the induction of epigenetic changes. Alcohol's impact on estrogenic signaling, particularly in the regulation of estrogen and progesterone, is explored in the context of hormone-dependent cancers. Additionally, the role of alcohol-induced DNA damage, mutagenesis, and immune system modulation in tumor initiation and progression is examined. Overall, this review emphasizes the importance of alcohol as a modifiable risk factor for breast and ovarian cancer and highlights the need for further research to clarify its role in cancer biology.
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