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The molecular landscape of Asian breast cancers reveals clinically relevant population-specific differences

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Authors

Pan, Jia-Wern 
Zabidi, Muhammad Mamduh Ahmad 
Ng, Pei-Sze 
Meng, Mei-Yee 
Hasan, Siti Norhidayu 

Abstract

Abstract: Molecular profiling of breast cancer has enabled the development of more robust molecular prognostic signatures and therapeutic options for breast cancer patients. However, non-Caucasian populations remain understudied. Here, we present the mutational, transcriptional, and copy number profiles of 560 Malaysian breast tumours and a comparative analysis of breast cancers arising in Asian and Caucasian women. Compared to breast tumours in Caucasian women, we show an increased prevalence of HER2-enriched molecular subtypes and higher prevalence of TP53 somatic mutations in ER+ Asian breast tumours. We also observe elevated immune scores in Asian breast tumours, suggesting potential clinical response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Whilst HER2-subtype and enriched immune score are associated with improved survival, presence of TP53 somatic mutations is associated with poorer survival in ER+ tumours. Taken together, these population differences unveil opportunities to improve the understanding of this disease and lay the foundation for precision medicine in different populations.

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Article, /631/67/1347, /631/67/69, /692/4028/67/1347, /45/23, /45/91, /38/39, /13/51, article

Journal Title

Nature Communications

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Journal ISSN

2041-1723

Volume Title

11

Publisher

Nature Publishing Group UK
Sponsorship
Newton Fund (MR/P012442/1)
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) (A16942)