Abstract
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in women and the second leading cause of death in female cancer patients. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in China year by year, and the age of breast cancer patients becomes younger and younger. The pathogenesis of breast cancer is complex and related to many factors, such as age, family history and genetic variation. With the development of epigenetics, DNA modification plays an important role in the occurrence and development of breast cancer. This article reviews the research of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation in breast cancer. Key words: Breast neoplasms; DNA methylation; Hydroxymethylation; Molecular biology
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
