Abstract
Background: Lysosomal cathepsin proteases function in a programmed cell death (LPCD) pathway. Although there is evidence for the importance of this pathway in cancer cell survival, it has not been exploited in anti-cancer therapeutics. Hsp70 and serpinB3 can block this pathway and promote cell survival. Further-
more, serpinB3 is associated with lack of response to chemotherapy. Cathepsin mediated cell death is observed in response to anthracyclines or taxanes, which are widely utilised in breast cancer treatment.
more, serpinB3 is associated with lack of response to chemotherapy. Cathepsin mediated cell death is observed in response to anthracyclines or taxanes, which are widely utilised in breast cancer treatment.
Original language | English |
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Article number | O-35 |
Pages (from-to) | 13 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | European Journal of Cancer. Supplement |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2010 |
Event | 1st British Breast Cancer Research Conference - Nottingham, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Sept 2010 → 17 Sept 2010 |
Keywords
- Breast cancer
- treatment
- biomarkers
- serpinB3