Molecular basis of sex differences in cancer: Perspective from Asia

Autor: Eric David Ornos, Leslie Faye Cando, Charlene Divine Catral, Elgin Paul Quebral, Ourlad Alzeus Tantengco, Ma. Veronica Pia Arevalo, Edward Christopher Dee
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: iScience, Vol 26, Iss 7, Pp 107101- (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2589-0042
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107101
Popis: Summary: Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Sex differences in cancer are evident in death rates and treatment responses in several cancers. Asian patients have unique cancer epidemiology influenced by their genetic ancestry and sociocultural factors in the region. In this review, we show molecular associations that potentially mediate sex disparities observed in cancer in Asian populations. Differences in sex characteristics are evident at the cytogenetic, genetic, and epigenetic levels mediating processes that include cell cycle, oncogenesis, and metastasis. Larger clinical and in vitro studies that explore mechanisms can confirm the associations of these molecular markers. In-depth studies of these markers can reveal their importance as diagnostics, prognostics, and therapeutic efficacy markers. Sex differences should be considered in designing novel cancer therapeutics in this era of precision medicine.
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