Malignancies consist not only of cancerous and nonmalignant cells, but also of additional elements, as extracellular matrix. The aim of this review is to summarize meta-analyses, describing breast tissue stiffness and risk of breast carcinoma (BC) assessing the potential relationship between matricellular proteins (MPs) and survival. A systematic computer-based search of published articles, according to PRISMA statement, was conducted through Ovid interface. Mammographic density and tissue stiffness are associated with the risk of BC development, suggesting that MPs may influence BC prognosis. No definitive conclusions are available and additional researches are required to definitively clarify the role of each MP, mammographic density and stiffness in BC development and the mechanisms involved in the onset of this malignancy.

The role of matricellular proteins and tissue stiffness in breast cancer: A systematic review

Di Saverio, Salomone;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Malignancies consist not only of cancerous and nonmalignant cells, but also of additional elements, as extracellular matrix. The aim of this review is to summarize meta-analyses, describing breast tissue stiffness and risk of breast carcinoma (BC) assessing the potential relationship between matricellular proteins (MPs) and survival. A systematic computer-based search of published articles, according to PRISMA statement, was conducted through Ovid interface. Mammographic density and tissue stiffness are associated with the risk of BC development, suggesting that MPs may influence BC prognosis. No definitive conclusions are available and additional researches are required to definitively clarify the role of each MP, mammographic density and stiffness in BC development and the mechanisms involved in the onset of this malignancy.
2018
http://www.futuremedicine.com/loi/fon
breast cancer; matricellular proteins; osteopontin; periostin; SPARC; stiffness; Breast Neoplasms; Extracellular Matrix; Extracellular Matrix Proteins; Female; Humans; Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1; Risk Factors; Breast Density; Oncology; Cancer Research
Fiorino, Sirio; Di Saverio, Salomone; Leandri, Paolo; Tura, Andrea; Birtolo, Chiara; Silingardi, Mauro; De Biase, Dario; Avisar, Eli
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