NIH R01 · 2025
Role of necrosis in the evolution of highly metastatic and chemo-resistant breast cancers
High-grade, fast-growing breast cancers often display necrosis, usually within the tumor interior, where perfusion, nutrients, and oxygen are limited. Recent studies indicate that necrosis is not just an indicator of aggressive disease, but also a regulator of the aggressive phenotype, by impairing cancer drug delivery, promoting genomic evolution, and instigating metastasis to distant organs. However, we currently lack an understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating necrosis development and consequently, there are no therapies to prevent the development of necrosis and its downstream effects on tumor aggression. For this application, we have developed animal models that enable the…
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