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	Volume 8 Issue 4
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	Viewpoint When will tumor gene expression profiling be incorporated into clinical breast cancer decision making? Chad J Creighton, James M Rae Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:302 (11 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Snail in the frame of malignant tumor recurrence Bram De Craene, Geert Berx Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:105 (5 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Stop! In the name of transforming growth factor-β: keeping estrogen receptor-α-positive mammary epithelial cells from proliferating Sandra L Grimm, Jeffrey M Rosen Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:106 (11 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Ductal-lobar organisation of human breast tissue, its relevance in disease and a research objective: vector mapping of parenchyma in complete breasts (the Astley Cooper project) James J Going Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:107 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Single nucleotide polymorphisms and breast cancer: not yet a success story Rulla M Tamimi Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:108 (27 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Mouse models of breast cancer metastasis Anna Fantozzi, Gerhard Christofori Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:212 (26 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review High-throughput genomic technology in research and clinical management of breast cancer. Molecular signatures of progression from benign epithelium to metastatic breast cancer Karin Rennstam, Ingrid Hedenfalk Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:213 (2 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Research article Anti-erbB2 treatment induces cardiotoxicity by interfering with cell survival pathways Thea Pugatsch, Suzan Abedat, Chaim Lotan, Ronen Beeri Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R35 (13 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Blocking of epidermal growth factor receptor, the target of monoclonal antibody drugs including trastuzumab, affects genes involved in heart function and inhibits pro-survival pathways in cultured rat cardiomyocytes.
	Research article Intrinsic molecular signature of breast cancer in a population-based cohort of 412 patients Stefano Calza, Per Hall, Gert Auer, Judith Bjöhle, Sigrid Klaar, Ulrike Kronenwett, Edison T Liu, Lance Miller, Alexander Ploner, Johanna Smeds, Jonas Bergh, Yudi Pawitan Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R34 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Central nervous system relapse in patients with breast cancer is associated with advanced stages, with the presence of circulating occult tumor cells and with the HER2/neu status John Souglakos, Lambros Vamvakas, Stella Apostolaki, Maria Perraki, Zacharenia Saridaki, Irine Kazakou, Athanasios Pallis, Charalambos Kouroussis, Nikos Androulakis, Kostas Kalbakis, Georgia Millaki, Dimitris Mavroudis, Vassilis Georgoulias Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R36 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article MUC1 alters oncogenic events and transcription in human breast cancer cells Christine L Hattrup, Sandra J Gendler Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R37 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Epigenetic silencing and deletion of the BRCA1 gene in sporadic breast cancer Valgerdur Birgisdottir, Olafur A Stefansson, Sigridur K Bodvarsdottir, Holmfridur Hilmarsdottir, Jon G Jonasson, Jorunn E Eyfjord Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R38 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Hormone-related risk factors for breast cancer in women under age 50 years by estrogen and progesterone receptor status: results from a case–control and a case–case comparison Huiyan Ma, Leslie Bernstein, Ronald K Ross, Giske Ursin Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R39 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Having more children and recent alcohol consumption affect breast cancer risk through interaction with estrogen and progesterone receptors, whereas late age at menarche and breastfeeding are protective through different hormonal mechanisms.
	Research article Genetic predictors of acute toxicities related to radiation therapy following lumpectomy for breast cancer: a case-series study Christine B Ambrosone, Chunqiao Tian, Jiyoung Ahn, Silke Kropp, Irmgard Helmbold, Dietrich von Fournier, Wulf Haase, Marie Sautter-Bihl, Frederik Wenz, Jenny Chang-Claude Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R40 (18 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Breast cancer prognosis by combinatorial analysis of gene expression data Gabriela Alexe, Sorin Alexe, David E Axelrod, Tibérius O Bonates, Irina I Lozina, Michael Reiss, Peter L Hammer Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R41 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article β₃ Integrin and Src facilitate transforming growth factor-β mediated induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in mammary epithelial cells Amy J Galliher, William P Schiemann Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R42 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Reproductive factors and breast cancer risk according to joint estrogen and progesterone receptor status: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Huiyan Ma, Leslie Bernstein, Malcolm C Pike, Giske Ursin Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R43 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Analysis of incidence and prognostic factors for ipsilateral breast tumour recurrence and its impact on disease-specific survival of women with node-negative breast cancer: a prospective cohort study Michelle K Nottage, Karen A Kopciuk, Anjela Tzontcheva, Irene L Andrulis, Shelley B Bull, Martin E Blackstein Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R44 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Association between manganese superoxide dismutase promoter gene polymorphism and breast cancer survival Robert CG Martin, Jiyoung Ahn, Susan A Nowell, David W Hein, Mark A Doll, Benjamin D Martini, Christine B Ambrosone Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R45 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article The mTOR inhibitor rapamycin down-regulates the expression of the ubiquitin ligase subunit Skp2 in breast cancer cells Ma'anit Shapira, Eli Kakiashvili, Tzur Rosenberg, Dan D Hershko Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R46 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Estrogenic microenvironment generated by organochlorine residues in adipose mammary tissue modulates biomarker expression in ERα-positive breast carcinomas Mónica Muñoz-de-Toro, Milena Durando, Pablo M Beldoménico, Horacio R Beldoménico, Laura Kass, Silvia R García, Enrique H Luque Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R47 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article p53 protein accumulation predicts resistance to endocrine therapy and decreased post-relapse survival in metastatic breast cancer Hiroko Yamashita, Tatsuya Toyama, Mariko Nishio, Yoshiaki Ando, Maho Hamaguchi, Zhenhuan Zhang, Shunzo Kobayashi, Yoshitaka Fujii, Hirotaka Iwase Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R48 (25 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Estrogen receptor-α and progesterone receptor are expressed in label-retaining mammary epithelial cells that divide asymmetrically and retain their template DNA strands Brian W Booth, Gilbert H Smith Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R49 (1 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Characterization of tamoxifen and 4-hydroxytamoxifen glucuronidation by human UGT1A4 variants Dongxiao Sun, Gang Chen, Ryan W Dellinger, Kimberly Duncan, Jia-Long Fang, Philip Lazarus Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R50 (2 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Comparison of gene expression profiles in core biopsies and corresponding surgical breast cancer samples Rosanna Zanetti-Dällenbach, Vincent Vuaroqueaux, Edward Wight, Martin Labuhn, Gad Singer, Patrick Urban, Urs Eppenberger, Wolfgang Holzgreve, Serenella Eppenberger-Castori Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R51 (18 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The gene expression profile of a core needle biopsy of a breast tumour is representative of gene expression in the whole tumour, and may be more accurate than a surgical sample taken after biopsy.
	Research article In vitro synergistic cytoreductive effects of zoledronic acid and radiation on breast cancer cells A Ugur Ural, Ferit Avcu, Muhammed Candir, Metin Guden, M Ali Ozcan Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R52 (22 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 8 Issue 4
	Comment
	Viewpoint When will tumor gene expression profiling be incorporated into clinical breast cancer decision making? Chad J Creighton, James M Rae Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:302 (11 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Snail in the frame of malignant tumor recurrence Bram De Craene, Geert Berx Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:105 (5 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Stop! In the name of transforming growth factor-β: keeping estrogen receptor-α-positive mammary epithelial cells from proliferating Sandra L Grimm, Jeffrey M Rosen Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:106 (11 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Ductal-lobar organisation of human breast tissue, its relevance in disease and a research objective: vector mapping of parenchyma in complete breasts (the Astley Cooper project) James J Going Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:107 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Single nucleotide polymorphisms and breast cancer: not yet a success story Rulla M Tamimi Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:108 (27 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Mouse models of breast cancer metastasis Anna Fantozzi, Gerhard Christofori Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:212 (26 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review High-throughput genomic technology in research and clinical management of breast cancer. Molecular signatures of progression from benign epithelium to metastatic breast cancer Karin Rennstam, Ingrid Hedenfalk Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:213 (2 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research
	Research article Anti-erbB2 treatment induces cardiotoxicity by interfering with cell survival pathways Thea Pugatsch, Suzan Abedat, Chaim Lotan, Ronen Beeri Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R35 (13 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Blocking of epidermal growth factor receptor, the target of monoclonal antibody drugs including trastuzumab, affects genes involved in heart function and inhibits pro-survival pathways in cultured rat cardiomyocytes.
	Research article Intrinsic molecular signature of breast cancer in a population-based cohort of 412 patients Stefano Calza, Per Hall, Gert Auer, Judith Bjöhle, Sigrid Klaar, Ulrike Kronenwett, Edison T Liu, Lance Miller, Alexander Ploner, Johanna Smeds, Jonas Bergh, Yudi Pawitan Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R34 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Central nervous system relapse in patients with breast cancer is associated with advanced stages, with the presence of circulating occult tumor cells and with the HER2/neu status John Souglakos, Lambros Vamvakas, Stella Apostolaki, Maria Perraki, Zacharenia Saridaki, Irine Kazakou, Athanasios Pallis, Charalambos Kouroussis, Nikos Androulakis, Kostas Kalbakis, Georgia Millaki, Dimitris Mavroudis, Vassilis Georgoulias Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R36 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article MUC1 alters oncogenic events and transcription in human breast cancer cells Christine L Hattrup, Sandra J Gendler Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R37 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Epigenetic silencing and deletion of the BRCA1 gene in sporadic breast cancer Valgerdur Birgisdottir, Olafur A Stefansson, Sigridur K Bodvarsdottir, Holmfridur Hilmarsdottir, Jon G Jonasson, Jorunn E Eyfjord Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R38 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Hormone-related risk factors for breast cancer in women under age 50 years by estrogen and progesterone receptor status: results from a case–control and a case–case comparison Huiyan Ma, Leslie Bernstein, Ronald K Ross, Giske Ursin Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R39 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Having more children and recent alcohol consumption affect breast cancer risk through interaction with estrogen and progesterone receptors, whereas late age at menarche and breastfeeding are protective through different hormonal mechanisms.
	Research article Genetic predictors of acute toxicities related to radiation therapy following lumpectomy for breast cancer: a case-series study Christine B Ambrosone, Chunqiao Tian, Jiyoung Ahn, Silke Kropp, Irmgard Helmbold, Dietrich von Fournier, Wulf Haase, Marie Sautter-Bihl, Frederik Wenz, Jenny Chang-Claude Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R40 (18 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Breast cancer prognosis by combinatorial analysis of gene expression data Gabriela Alexe, Sorin Alexe, David E Axelrod, Tibérius O Bonates, Irina I Lozina, Michael Reiss, Peter L Hammer Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R41 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article β₃ Integrin and Src facilitate transforming growth factor-β mediated induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in mammary epithelial cells Amy J Galliher, William P Schiemann Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R42 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Reproductive factors and breast cancer risk according to joint estrogen and progesterone receptor status: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Huiyan Ma, Leslie Bernstein, Malcolm C Pike, Giske Ursin Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R43 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Analysis of incidence and prognostic factors for ipsilateral breast tumour recurrence and its impact on disease-specific survival of women with node-negative breast cancer: a prospective cohort study Michelle K Nottage, Karen A Kopciuk, Anjela Tzontcheva, Irene L Andrulis, Shelley B Bull, Martin E Blackstein Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R44 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Association between manganese superoxide dismutase promoter gene polymorphism and breast cancer survival Robert CG Martin, Jiyoung Ahn, Susan A Nowell, David W Hein, Mark A Doll, Benjamin D Martini, Christine B Ambrosone Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R45 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article The mTOR inhibitor rapamycin down-regulates the expression of the ubiquitin ligase subunit Skp2 in breast cancer cells Ma'anit Shapira, Eli Kakiashvili, Tzur Rosenberg, Dan D Hershko Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R46 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Estrogenic microenvironment generated by organochlorine residues in adipose mammary tissue modulates biomarker expression in ERα-positive breast carcinomas Mónica Muñoz-de-Toro, Milena Durando, Pablo M Beldoménico, Horacio R Beldoménico, Laura Kass, Silvia R García, Enrique H Luque Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R47 (19 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article p53 protein accumulation predicts resistance to endocrine therapy and decreased post-relapse survival in metastatic breast cancer Hiroko Yamashita, Tatsuya Toyama, Mariko Nishio, Yoshiaki Ando, Maho Hamaguchi, Zhenhuan Zhang, Shunzo Kobayashi, Yoshitaka Fujii, Hirotaka Iwase Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R48 (25 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Estrogen receptor-α and progesterone receptor are expressed in label-retaining mammary epithelial cells that divide asymmetrically and retain their template DNA strands Brian W Booth, Gilbert H Smith Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R49 (1 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Characterization of tamoxifen and 4-hydroxytamoxifen glucuronidation by human UGT1A4 variants Dongxiao Sun, Gang Chen, Ryan W Dellinger, Kimberly Duncan, Jia-Long Fang, Philip Lazarus Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R50 (2 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Comparison of gene expression profiles in core biopsies and corresponding surgical breast cancer samples Rosanna Zanetti-Dällenbach, Vincent Vuaroqueaux, Edward Wight, Martin Labuhn, Gad Singer, Patrick Urban, Urs Eppenberger, Wolfgang Holzgreve, Serenella Eppenberger-Castori Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R51 (18 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The gene expression profile of a core needle biopsy of a breast tumour is representative of gene expression in the whole tumour, and may be more accurate than a surgical sample taken after biopsy.
	Research article In vitro synergistic cytoreductive effects of zoledronic acid and radiation on breast cancer cells A Ugur Ural, Ferit Avcu, Muhammed Candir, Metin Guden, M Ali Ozcan Breast Cancer Research 2006, 8:R52 (22 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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