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SOX9: an important factor in regulating breast cancer
Yaru Wang1, Juhang Chu1, Luyao Huang1
1Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China.
European Journal of Medical Research
|August 19, 2025
Summary
The SRY-Box Transcription Factor 9 (SOX9) protein drives tumor growth and resistance in breast cancer. Targeting SOX9 may offer new therapeutic strategies for improving treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- The SRY-Box Transcription Factor 9 (SOX9) is vital for progenitor cell development.
- SOX9 protein is implicated in tumor initiation, proliferation, migration, and chemotherapy resistance.
- SOX9 overexpression is common in breast cancer, but its exact role remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the structure and function of SOX9.
- To discuss recent advancements in SOX9's role in breast cancer pathogenesis and treatment.
- To propose SOX9 as a therapeutic target for breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on SOX9.
- Analysis of SOX9's molecular mechanisms in cancer biology.
- Synthesis of current findings on SOX9 in breast cancer.
Main Results:
- SOX9 significantly influences tumor initiation, progression, and resistance to chemotherapy.
- Understanding SOX9's function provides insights into breast cancer development.
- Targeting SOX9 presents a potential strategy to enhance breast cancer therapy.
Conclusions:
- SOX9 plays a critical role in breast cancer pathogenesis.
- Targeting SOX9 could improve therapeutic efficacy in breast cancer patients.
- Further research into SOX9 mechanisms is warranted for clinical applications.
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