ADAM and ADAMTS Proteases in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications. (PubMed, Clin Breast Cancer)
Multiple therapeutic modalities have been validated, including small-molecule inhibitors (INCB7839, INCB3619, GI254023X) that suppress ligand shedding and enhance trastuzumab efficacy, RNA interference (siRNA/miRNA) for targeted gene silencing, and engineered nanocarrier drug delivery platforms that overcome therapeutic resistance. The epigenetic regulation, post-translational modifications, and diagnostic advancements, such as SERS-based serum profiling, further underscore their value as biomarkers and druggable targets. Collectively, ADAM/ADAMTS-centered interventions represent a promising direction for precision oncology and therapeutic targets for improving clinical outcomes in breast cancer.