Serological analysis of SEREX-defined medullary breast carcinoma-associated antigens

Cancer Invest. 2012 Aug;30(7):519-27. doi: 10.3109/07357907.2012.697231. Epub 2012 Jun 19.

Abstract

Medullary breast carcinoma (MBC) despite anaplastic features and high grade has a good prognosis that can be related to prominent lymphocytic infiltration. We analyzed the frequency of antibody response toward 41 SEREX (serological recombinant expression cloning)-defined MBC antigens in sera of allogeneic MBC patients using serological plaque-spot assay and examined the mRNA expression profile of some antigens in MBC tissues. This preliminary study allowed us to select 18 autoantigens as potential MBC-associated antigens. Further studies in large cohorts of breast cancer patients will be performed for their evaluation as targets for cancer diagnostics or therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Neoplasm / analysis*
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Gene Library
  • Humans

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Biomarkers, Tumor