TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with differences in clinical features due to its distinct molecular subtypes. Current studies have demonstrated that epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in regulating the progression of breast cancer. Among these mechanisms, DNA demethyla...

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Main Authors: Jiahang Zhang, Nadire Aishan, Zhongqiu Zheng, Siwei Ju, Qina He, Qingna Meng, Xixi Lin, Jiaheng Lang, Jichun Zhou, Yongxia Chen, Bojian Xie, Yangjun Cai, Feiyang Ji, Linbo Wang
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15592294.2025.2473250
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author Jiahang Zhang
Nadire Aishan
Zhongqiu Zheng
Siwei Ju
Qina He
Qingna Meng
Xixi Lin
Jiaheng Lang
Jichun Zhou
Yongxia Chen
Bojian Xie
Yangjun Cai
Feiyang Ji
Linbo Wang
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Nadire Aishan
Zhongqiu Zheng
Siwei Ju
Qina He
Qingna Meng
Xixi Lin
Jiaheng Lang
Jichun Zhou
Yongxia Chen
Bojian Xie
Yangjun Cai
Feiyang Ji
Linbo Wang
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description Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with differences in clinical features due to its distinct molecular subtypes. Current studies have demonstrated that epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in regulating the progression of breast cancer. Among these mechanisms, DNA demethylation and its reverse process have been studied extensively for their roles in activating or silencing cancer related gene expression. Specifically, Ten-Eleven Translocation (TET) enzymes are involved in the conversion process from 5-methylcytosine (5mC) to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), which results in a significant difference in the global level of 5hmC in breast cancer compared with normal tissues. In this review, we summarize the functions of TET proteins and the regulated 5hmC levels in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Discussions on the clinical values of 5hmC in early diagnosis and the prediction of prognosis are also mentioned.
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spelling doaj-art-06060717e348403c87d2b9ebf9bfc51e2025-08-20T02:38:06ZengTaylor & Francis GroupEpigenetics1559-22941559-23082025-12-0120110.1080/15592294.2025.2473250TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potentialJiahang Zhang0Nadire Aishan1Zhongqiu Zheng2Siwei Ju3Qina He4Qingna Meng5Xixi Lin6Jiaheng Lang7Jichun Zhou8Yongxia Chen9Bojian Xie10Yangjun Cai11Feiyang Ji12Linbo Wang13Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with differences in clinical features due to its distinct molecular subtypes. Current studies have demonstrated that epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in regulating the progression of breast cancer. Among these mechanisms, DNA demethylation and its reverse process have been studied extensively for their roles in activating or silencing cancer related gene expression. Specifically, Ten-Eleven Translocation (TET) enzymes are involved in the conversion process from 5-methylcytosine (5mC) to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), which results in a significant difference in the global level of 5hmC in breast cancer compared with normal tissues. In this review, we summarize the functions of TET proteins and the regulated 5hmC levels in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Discussions on the clinical values of 5hmC in early diagnosis and the prediction of prognosis are also mentioned.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15592294.2025.2473250Breast cancer5hmCTET protein
spellingShingle Jiahang Zhang
Nadire Aishan
Zhongqiu Zheng
Siwei Ju
Qina He
Qingna Meng
Xixi Lin
Jiaheng Lang
Jichun Zhou
Yongxia Chen
Bojian Xie
Yangjun Cai
Feiyang Ji
Linbo Wang
TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
Epigenetics
Breast cancer
5hmC
TET protein
title TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
title_full TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
title_fullStr TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
title_full_unstemmed TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
title_short TET-mediated 5hmC in breast cancer: mechanism and clinical potential
title_sort tet mediated 5hmc in breast cancer mechanism and clinical potential
topic Breast cancer
5hmC
TET protein
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15592294.2025.2473250
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