Abstract
Mammographic density is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. In a recent study, Northey et al. reveal that the associated increase in tissue stiffness elevates extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activity, promoting progesterone receptor-dependent receptor activator of nuclear factor κβ (RANK) signaling. Thus, stiffness alters the context of hormonal signaling and increases mammary stem cells. This mechanism suggests potential treatments for breast cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 434-436 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Trends in Cell Biology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Cell Biology
Keywords
- mechanical force
- mechanical stress
- mechanobiology
- tissue morphogenesis