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Onco-Breastomics: An Eco-Evo-Devo Holistic Approach.
Anca-Narcisa Neagu1, Danielle Whitham2, Pathea Bruno2
1Laboratory of Animal Histology, Faculty of Biology, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, Carol I bvd. 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|February 10, 2024
Summary
Breast cancer (BC) is viewed as a dynamic ecosystem, with progression governed by ecological and evolutionary principles. Understanding these eco-evo-devo concepts aids in developing personalized treatments and diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Integrative oncology
- Ecological evolutionary developmental biology (Eco-Evo-Devo)
- Cancer systems biology
Background:
- Breast cancer (BC) is a complex neoplastic disease, often conceptualized as a dynamic ecosystem or 'oncobiota'.
- Cancer progression shares parallels with developmental biology and ecological principles, suggesting novel therapeutic avenues.
- Existing research highlights the role of ecological, developmental, and evolutionary strategies in understanding BC vulnerabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply integrated ecological theories—Bronfenbrenner's, River Continuum Concept (RCC), and Eco-Evo-Devo—to elucidate BC progression.
- To explore how multi-omics data ('onco-breastomics') can reveal eco-evo-devo principles driving BC.
- To identify how these integrative theories can inform personalized and preventive medicine for breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a theoretical framework integrating Bronfenbrenner's human development theory, RCC, and Eco-Evo-Devo.
- Employed multi-omics data analysis ('onco-breastomics') to interpret complex BC data.
- Focused on understanding the eco-evo-devo basis of BC progression and treatment response.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated that ecological and evolutionary paradigms offer a robust framework for understanding BC progression.
- Highlighted the potential of 'onco-breastomics' to integrate diverse data for uncovering BC's eco-evo-devo principles.
- Showcased how integrative theories can lead to advanced diagnostics, such as liquid biopsies, potentially avoiding radical surgeries.
Conclusions:
- Integrated eco-evo-devo theories provide a powerful lens for understanding breast cancer as a dynamic system.
- Onco-breastomics and integrative ecological approaches can significantly advance BC diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- This framework supports a shift towards preventive, personalized, and participatory medicine, empowering patients with knowledge of BC's natural governing rules.
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