Estrogen signalling and the DNA damage response in hormone dependent breast cancers

Estrogen is necessary for the normal growth and development of breast tissue, but high levels of estrogen are a major risk factor for breast cancer. One mechanism by which estrogen could contribute to breast cancer is via the induction of DNA damage. This perspective discusses the mechanisms by whic...

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Main Author: C Elizabeth Caldon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2014.00106/full