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  • Genetics
  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • BRCA1 mutation carriers have a significantly elevated lifetime risk for breast cancer.
  • Physical activity is known to influence gene expression and has shown benefits across various cancers.
  • Understanding lifestyle factors that modulate BRCA1 expression is crucial for mitigating risks in mutation carriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and BRCA1 mRNA expression.
  • To determine if lifestyle choices impact the expression of the BRCA1 gene.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed physical activity and sedentary behavior using accelerometers in 50 female participants (14 BRCA1 mutation carriers, 36 noncarriers).
  • Quantified BRCA1 mRNA expression in peripheral blood lymphocytes using the Nanostring nCounter Analysis System.
  • Analyzed correlations between activity metrics and BRCA1 mRNA levels.

Main Results:

  • A significant negative correlation was found between the longest sedentary bout duration and BRCA1 mRNA expression (ρ = -0.32; P = 0.02).
  • Participants with shorter longest sedentary bouts exhibited higher BRCA1 mRNA levels compared to those with longer bouts (161 vs. 132 counts; P = 0.04).
  • No significant association was observed between mean sedentary time or mean physical activity levels (METs) and BRCA1 mRNA expression.

Conclusions:

  • Prolonged sedentary behavior is associated with reduced BRCA1 mRNA expression.
  • These findings suggest a potential link between inactivity and lower BRCA1 levels, warranting further research in BRCA1 mutation carriers.
  • Lifestyle interventions targeting sedentary behavior may warrant investigation for their potential impact on breast cancer risk in this population.