miR-200c at the nexus of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, resistance to apoptosis, and the breast cancer stem cell phenotype

Breast Cancer Res. 2011 Jun 10;13(3):110. doi: 10.1186/bcr2885.

Abstract

Decreased expression of miRNAs of the miR-200 family has been implicated in the growth and metastasis of breast cancer cells. Of this family, miR-200c has garnered particular attention as a consequence of its ability to target ZEB1 and ZEB2, mediators of epithelial- mesenchymal transition. An article in the previous issue of Breast Cancer Research identifies additional targets of miR-200c that link increased cancer cell invasiveness, resistance to apoptosis, and induction of breast cancer stem cell characteristics.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Anoikis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Cell Movement*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*

Substances

  • MicroRNAs