Abstract:Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality in women due to the high frequency of metastatic disease, which, despite advances in therapeutic options, is still essentially incurable. The role of Myc in promoting tumorigenesis is beyond doubt, but there are contradictory reports in the literature on its role in the metastatic process. Using a Myc dominant negative termed Omomyc, we have demonstrated in various mouse models that Myc inhibition is a safe and effective therapeutic approach against several … Show more
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