Cellular origin of a rare form of breast cancer identified

Identifying the cellular origins of breast cancer might lead to earlier diagnosis and more efficient management of the disease. New research has determined that common forms of human breast cancers originate from breast cells known as luminal epithelial cells, while rare forms of breast cancer, such as metaplastic carcinomas, originate from basal epithelial cell types.

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