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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Decoding the Epigenome of Breast Cancer.

Elisa Cortellesi, Isabella Savini, Matteo Veneziano, Alessandra Gambacurta, Maria Valeria Catani, Valeria Gasperi

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Elisa CortellesiDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0007-7906-1808
Isabella SaviniDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3667-1557
Matteo VenezianoDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-6120-4605
Alessandra GambacurtaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
Maria Valeria CataniDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7088-9242
Valeria GasperiDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3200-8093

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent malignancy among women, characterized by extensive heterogeneity stemming from molecular and genetic alterations. This review explores the intricate epigenetic landscape of BC, highlighting the significant role of epigenetic modifications-particularly DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the influence of non-coding RNAs-in the initiation, progression, and prognosis of the disease. Epigenetic alterations drive crucial processes, including gene expression regulation, cell differentiation, and tumor microenvironment interactions, contributing to tumorigenesis and metastatic potential. Notably, aberrations in DNA methylation patterns, including global hypomethylation and hypermethylation of CpG islands, have been associated with distinct BC subtypes, with implications for early detection and risk assessment. Furthermore, histone modifications, such as acetylation and methylation, affect cancer cell plasticity and aggressiveness by profoundly influencing chromatin dynamics and gene transcription. Finally, non-coding RNAs contribute by modulating epigenetic machinery and gene expression. Despite advances in our knowledge, clinical application of epigenetic therapies in BC is still challenging, often yielding limited efficacy when used alone. However, combining epi-drugs with established treatments shows promise for enhancing therapeutic outcomes. This review underscores the importance of integrating epigenetic insights into personalized BC treatment strategies, emphasizing the potential of epigenetic biomarkers for improving diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response in affected patients.

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Breast NeoplasmsEpigenesis, GeneticEpigenomeAnimalsBiomarkers, TumorDNA MethylationFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisRNA, UntranslatedBiomarkers, TumorRNA, Untranslatedbreast cancerDNA methylationepi-drugsepigeneticshistone modifier enzymesnon-coding RNAs

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PMID40141248
PMCPMC11942310

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