Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen

<b>Background</b>: Breast cancer, a global health challenge, significantly impacts women worldwide, causing morbidity, disability, and mortality. <b>Objectives:</b> To analyze the role of genes encoding S100 calcium-binding proteins and their relationship with radiation as po...

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Main Authors: Gloria M. Calaf, Luis N. Ardiles, Leodan A. Crispin
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author Gloria M. Calaf
Luis N. Ardiles
Leodan A. Crispin
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description <b>Background</b>: Breast cancer, a global health challenge, significantly impacts women worldwide, causing morbidity, disability, and mortality. <b>Objectives:</b> To analyze the role of genes encoding S100 calcium-binding proteins and their relationship with radiation as possible markers in breast carcinogenesis. <b>Methods:</b> The normal MCF-10F cell line was used to study the role of ionizing radiation and estrogen to induce distinct stages of malignancy giving rise to an in vitro experimental breast cancer model. <b>Results:</b> Analysis of an Affymetrix system revealed that the gene expression levels of the S100 calcium-binding protein P (<i>S100P</i>), the S100 calcium-binding protein A14 (S100A14), and the S100 calcium-binding protein A2 (<i>S100A2</i>) were greater in the Tumor2 than the non-tumorigenic Alpha3 or the tumorigenic Alpha5 cell lines; however, the S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (<i>S100A8</i>) and the S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (<i>S100A9</i>) expression levels were higher in A5 than T2 and A3 cell lines. A significant positive association was found between the estrogen receptor alpha gene (<i>ESR1</i>) and <i>S100A14</i> in Basal and Her2 patients. The association between <i>ESR1</i> and <i>S100A8</i> and <i>S100A9</i> expression levels was positive in Basal patients but negative in Her2, Luminal A, and Luminal B. <i>S100P</i> and <i>S100A14</i> expression levels were higher in tumor tissues than in normal ones. The estrogen receptor status was positive in patients with high levels of the <i>S10014</i> gene, but negative in <i>S100A2</i>, <i>S100A8</i>, and <i>S100A9</i> expression levels. <b>Conclusion:</b> Cell dependence needs to be considered while designing new breast cancer treatments since gene signatures might vary depending on the type of tumor.
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spelling doaj-art-a314a2aef3be40a9a3016fca5543e76a2025-08-20T01:53:49ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592024-10-011211243210.3390/biomedicines12112432Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and EstrogenGloria M. Calaf0Luis N. Ardiles1Leodan A. Crispin2Instituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica 1000000, ChileInstituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica 1000000, ChileInstituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica 1000000, Chile<b>Background</b>: Breast cancer, a global health challenge, significantly impacts women worldwide, causing morbidity, disability, and mortality. <b>Objectives:</b> To analyze the role of genes encoding S100 calcium-binding proteins and their relationship with radiation as possible markers in breast carcinogenesis. <b>Methods:</b> The normal MCF-10F cell line was used to study the role of ionizing radiation and estrogen to induce distinct stages of malignancy giving rise to an in vitro experimental breast cancer model. <b>Results:</b> Analysis of an Affymetrix system revealed that the gene expression levels of the S100 calcium-binding protein P (<i>S100P</i>), the S100 calcium-binding protein A14 (S100A14), and the S100 calcium-binding protein A2 (<i>S100A2</i>) were greater in the Tumor2 than the non-tumorigenic Alpha3 or the tumorigenic Alpha5 cell lines; however, the S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (<i>S100A8</i>) and the S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (<i>S100A9</i>) expression levels were higher in A5 than T2 and A3 cell lines. A significant positive association was found between the estrogen receptor alpha gene (<i>ESR1</i>) and <i>S100A14</i> in Basal and Her2 patients. The association between <i>ESR1</i> and <i>S100A8</i> and <i>S100A9</i> expression levels was positive in Basal patients but negative in Her2, Luminal A, and Luminal B. <i>S100P</i> and <i>S100A14</i> expression levels were higher in tumor tissues than in normal ones. The estrogen receptor status was positive in patients with high levels of the <i>S10014</i> gene, but negative in <i>S100A2</i>, <i>S100A8</i>, and <i>S100A9</i> expression levels. <b>Conclusion:</b> Cell dependence needs to be considered while designing new breast cancer treatments since gene signatures might vary depending on the type of tumor.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/11/2432S100 proteinsCa<sup>2+</sup>-dependent signalingbiomarkersestrogenbreast cancerradiation
spellingShingle Gloria M. Calaf
Luis N. Ardiles
Leodan A. Crispin
Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
Biomedicines
S100 proteins
Ca<sup>2+</sup>-dependent signaling
biomarkers
estrogen
breast cancer
radiation
title Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
title_full Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
title_fullStr Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
title_full_unstemmed Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
title_short Role of Calcium in an Experimental Breast Cancer Model Induced by Radiation and Estrogen
title_sort role of calcium in an experimental breast cancer model induced by radiation and estrogen
topic S100 proteins
Ca<sup>2+</sup>-dependent signaling
biomarkers
estrogen
breast cancer
radiation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/11/2432
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