Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

The role of 17βHSDs in breast tissue and breast cancers.

McNamara KM., Sasano H.

Narrative Review, published in Mol Cell Endocrinol (2018) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Mol Cell Endocrinol (2018)
Country
Ireland
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
30408503
DOI
10.1016/j.mce.2018.10.019

Abstract (original English)

The family of seventeen beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzymes has a long and diverse history in breast and breast cancer research. Given the known dependence of the breast on steroid signalling and intracrine steroid metabolism these enzymes are considered to be essential local fine tuners of overall steroid balance in the tissue. This review will cover the current state of knowledge regarding the expression, clinical effect and biological regulation of enzymes in both cancerous and normal states. In addition we will also cover the current state of knowledge regarding 17βHSD actions in the often neglected adipose and stromal components of tumours.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
17-Hydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesAdipose TissueBreastBreast NeoplasmsEpithelial CellsFemaleHumansStromal Cells

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