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Gene expression profiles of MCF-7-derived models of endocrine-resistant breast cancer

ABSTRACT: MCF-7:5C and MCF-7:2A are two in vitro models of Estrogen Receptor alpha positive (ER+) estrogen deprivation-resistant breast cancer. Both cell lines grow robustly in the absence of estrogen [PMID:1301400, PMID:7780972]. MCF-7:PF is an in vitro model of antihormone resistant breast cancer that exhibits the characteristics of acquired tamoxifen resistance [PMID:24183378] The goal of this study was to compare basal levels of gene expression during exponential phase of growth in MCF-7-derived models of endocrine resistance, relative to their isogenic parental cells

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE60079 | GEO | 2014/11/30

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA257426

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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