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PerMed Research Group, RISE-Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
RISE-Health, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
Cancers (Basel). 2025 Mar 25;17(7):1102. doi: 10.3390/cancers17071102.
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, primarily affecting women. Its heterogeneous nature poses a significant challenge in the development of effective and targeted treatments. Molecular characterization has enabled breast cancer to be classified into four main subtypes: luminal A, luminal B, HER2-positive, and triple-negative breast cancer, based on hormone receptor expression and HER2 status. A deeper understanding of these molecular markers and their associated signaling pathways, such as MAPK and PI3K/AKT, is essential for improving prognosis and optimizing treatment strategies. Currently, several therapeutic agents are utilized in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, often in combination with surgical interventions. However, emerging evidence highlights the growing challenge of drug resistance, which significantly limits the efficacy of existing treatments. Addressing this issue may require innovative approaches, including combination therapies and precision medicine strategies, tailored to the molecular profile of each patient. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms driving breast cancer progression and resistance is crucial for the development of advanced targeted therapies with greater precision and efficacy. This review aims to explore recent advancements in molecular research related to breast cancer subtypes and provide a critical analysis of current therapeutic approaches within the framework of precision medicine.
乳腺癌仍然是全球最常见的疾病之一,主要影响女性。其异质性给有效和靶向治疗的开发带来了重大挑战。基于激素受体表达和HER2状态,分子特征分析已使乳腺癌能够分为四种主要亚型:管腔A型、管腔B型、HER2阳性型和三阴性乳腺癌。深入了解这些分子标志物及其相关信号通路,如MAPK和PI3K/AKT,对于改善预后和优化治疗策略至关重要。目前,几种治疗药物用于新辅助和辅助治疗,通常与手术干预联合使用。然而,新出现的证据凸显了耐药性这一日益严峻的挑战,它显著限制了现有治疗的疗效。解决这个问题可能需要创新方法,包括联合治疗和精准医学策略,根据每个患者的分子特征量身定制。因此,全面了解驱动乳腺癌进展和耐药的病理生理机制对于开发更精确、更有效的先进靶向治疗至关重要。本综述旨在探讨与乳腺癌亚型相关的分子研究的最新进展,并在精准医学框架内对当前治疗方法进行批判性分析。
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