TRP Channels: The Neglected Culprits in Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Resistance?

Membranes (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;13(9):788. doi: 10.3390/membranes13090788.

Abstract

Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and resistance to therapies remains a significant challenge in treating this disease. In breast cancer, Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are well studied and constitute key players in nearly all carcinogenesis hallmarks. Recently, they have also emerged as important actors in resistance to therapy by modulating the response to various pharmaceutical agents. Targeting TRP channels may represent a promising approach to overcome resistance to therapies in breast cancer patients.

Keywords: TRP channels; anthracyclines; breast cancer; chemoresistance taxanes; chemotherapy; tamoxifen.

Publication types

  • Review