Exploring the Integrated Role of AKT2, CD44v6, And MT1-MMP as Predictors of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Invasive Breast Carcinoma of No Special Type.

Background & Objective: Invasive breast carcinoma of no special type (IBC-NST) is the most common type of breast cancer, which mainly causes axillary lymph-node metastasis (ALNM). Building on our previous research, we wanted to explore the optimal combination of AKT2, CD44v6, and MT1-MMP for the ALNM prediction.

Methods: The presence or absence of ALNM was used to separate 46 paraffin blocks containing IBC-NST primary tumors into two groups.

Potential of AKT2 expression as a predictor of lymph-node metastasis in invasive breast carcinoma of no special type.

Background: Invasive breast carcinoma of no special type (IBC-NST) is the most common type of breast cancer and mainly causes regional lymph-node metastasis (LNM). We investigated the potential for AKT2 expression as a predictive biomarker for LNM in IBC-NST.

Methods: Forty-eight paraffin blocks containing IBC-NST primary tumors were divided into two groups based on presence or absence of LNM.