BRCA1 and Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies

Xiaoyu Fu, Wei Tan, Qibin Song, Huadong Pei, Juanjuan Li

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Abstract

Breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 (BRCA1) is a tumor suppressor gene, which is mainly involved in the repair of DNA damage, cell cycle regulation, maintenance of genome stability, and other important physiological processes. Mutations or defects in the BRCA1 gene significantly increase the risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers in carriers. In this review, we summarized the molecular functions and regulation of BRCA1 and discussed recent insights into the detection and treatment of BRCA1 mutated breast cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number813457
JournalFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • BRCA1
  • breast cancer
  • detection
  • gene mutation
  • personalized and precision medicine (PPM)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Developmental Biology
  • Cell Biology

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