Gene signature could predict response to key breast cancer treatment

CDK4/6 inhibitors, combined with hormone therapy, are now the standard treatment for an advanced type of breast cancer; specifically, the one that is characterized by the expression of hormone receptors (HR+) and HER2 negative (HER2-). This treatment works by blocking the proteins CDK4 and CDK6, which are responsible for controlling cell division and growth.

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