Identification of Genes Regulating the Development of Breast Cancer

Abstract

We have identified four different modifiers of Apc(min) that affect mammary tumor number or mammary tumor latency (Mmom1-Mmom4). To further investigate the molecular mechanisms of mammary modifiers, Mmom1 and Mmmom2 congenic mice were produced and tested for the effect on mammary tumor number or mammary tumor latency. The effect of Mmom2 on mammary tumor latency was confirmed in the congenic mice and the region containing Mmom2 was narrowed into a 10cM region. We also show in this report that genetic background can determine the mammary tumor types in Apc(min) mice and we propose a model to explain how mammary modifiers could affect mammary tumor development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA486671

Entities

People

  • Hua Wang

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chromosomes
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Genes
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genetics
  • Hair
  • Mammary Glands
  • Neoplasms
  • Oncology
  • Skin Cancer
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Molecular and genetic basis of cancer.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology