QS8: Analysis of the Whole Transcriptome in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and Breast Reconstruction
July 2021
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
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Studysummary This study identified specific genes involved in radiation-induced fibrosis in skin, capsule, and muscle tissues of breast cancer patients, offering insights that may help improve mitigation strategies for these side effects.
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This study analyzed the whole transcriptome in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and breast reconstruction to understand radiation-induced fibrosis (RIF). Seven patients were recruited, and tissue samples were collected and sequenced. The analysis identified significant genes and Gene Ontology (GO) terms in skin, capsule, and muscle tissues, revealing processes like keratinocyte differentiation, fibroblast proliferation, and DNA damage response. Notably, genes involved in intermediate filament organization and hair follicle morphogenesis were also identified, providing new insights into RIF development and potential mitigation strategies.
