Implications of nestin in breast cancer pathogenesis (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Aleksandra Nowak
    • Piotr Dziegiel
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  • Published online on: June 14, 2018     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2018.4441
  • Pages: 477-487
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Abstract

The aim of the present review was to summarize the current knowledge of the involvement of nestin in breast cancer (BC) pathogenesis. Nestin is a member of the class VI family of intermediate filament proteins, originally identified as a marker of neural stem cells and subsequently demonstrated to be expressed in BC and other cancer types. In normal breast tissue, nestin is expressed in the basal/myoepithelial cells of the mammary gland. In BC, nestin identifies basal-like tumours and predicts aggressive behaviour and poor prognosis. Nestin expression has also been detected in BC stem cells and newly-formed tumour vessels, being a factor in promoting invasion and metastasis. The present review provides an up-to-date overview of the involvement of nestin in processes facilitating BC pathogenesis and progression.
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Nowak A and Dziegiel P: Implications of nestin in breast cancer pathogenesis (Review). Int J Oncol 53: 477-487, 2018.
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Nowak, A., & Dziegiel, P. (2018). Implications of nestin in breast cancer pathogenesis (Review). International Journal of Oncology, 53, 477-487. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2018.4441
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Nowak, A., Dziegiel, P."Implications of nestin in breast cancer pathogenesis (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 53.2 (2018): 477-487.
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Nowak, A., Dziegiel, P."Implications of nestin in breast cancer pathogenesis (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 53, no. 2 (2018): 477-487. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2018.4441