TNBCs rely on fatty acid oxidization (FAO) to fuel tumor growth by breaking down surrounding adipose tissue through lipolysis. Gap junctions, particularly involving GJB3 and connexin 31 (Cx31), ...
When an invasive and deadly form of breast cancer called triple-negative grows, the fat cells around it seem to shrink. UCSF researchers have discovered that the cells of these tumors — so called ...
Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Key Takeaways Triple-negative breast cancer is aggressive and often resists ...
Being overweight or obese has long been linked to a greater risk of developing or dying from breast cancer. New research suggests a reason: Certain breast cancer tumors may feed on neighboring fat ...
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents approximately 10-15% of all breast cancer diagnoses but accounts for a disproportionately high percentage of breast cancer deaths. What sets this ...
Although it is commonly known that breast cancer is classified into different stages, many may be unaware that there are also different types of breast cancer. One rare form of the disease is ...