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Protein Modifications as Potential Biomarkers in Breast Cancer

Journal Article · · Biomarker Insights
DOI:https://doi.org/10.4137/bmi.s2557· OSTI ID:1629199
 [1];  [2]
  1. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Cell Biology and Biochemistry Group; DOE/OSTI
  2. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Cell Biology and Biochemistry Group

A variety of post-translational protein modifications (PTMs) are known to be altered as a result of cancer development. Thus, these PTMs are potentially useful biomarkers for breast cancer. Mass spectrometry, antibody microarrays and immunohistochemistry techniques have shown promise for identifying changes in PTMs. In this review, we summarize the current literature on PTMs identified in the plasma and tumor tissue of breast-cancer patients or in breast cell lines. We also discuss some of the analytical techniques currently being used to evaluate PTMs.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER). Biological Systems Science Division; National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1629199
Journal Information:
Biomarker Insights, Journal Name: Biomarker Insights Vol. 4; ISSN 1177-2719
Publisher:
SAGECopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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