Selective resistance to the PARP inhibitor olaparib in a mouse model for BRCA1-deficient metaplastic breast cancer

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Abstract
Significance: Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors hold promise for patients with breast cancer 1 ( BRCA1 )-associatated cancers but are anticipated to give rise to resistance. We show that mouse mammary tumors resembling BRCA1-associated metaplastic breast carcinoma display intrinsic resistance to the PARP inhibitor olaparib as a result of increased P-glycoprotein drug efflux transporter expression. These findings may have implications for ongoing clinical trials.
Funding Information
  • Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (93512009)
  • Seventh Framework Programme (260791)
  • Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (91814643)
  • Association for International Cancer Research (14-0288)

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