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Learn MoreExposure to estrogen and its mimics during menopausal transition is thought to modify the structure of mammary gland. Using a surgical menopausal (ovariectomized) mouse model, we assessed how mammary gland tissue was affected by both 17-estradiol (E2) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). Three analyzed flame retardants, BDE-47, BDE-100 and BDE-153, are most frequently detected in human serum from all over the world. During physiologically-relevant exposure to E2, PBDEs enhanced E2-mediated regrowth of mammary glands with terminal end bud-like structures. According to sequencing analysis of mammary gland RNA, PBDEs both augmented E2-facilitated cell proliferationgene expression changes and modulated immune regulation. To better elucidate the effects of E2 and PBDEs, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) analysis was performed. In a definitive manner, E2 was found to induce Pgr expression in both Esr1+ and Esr1- cells. Significantly, molecular evidence was available to show functional differences among cells with differential expression of Esr1 and Pgr. The PBDEs + E2 treatment increased the number of double positive (Esr1+Pgr+) and Pgr only (Esr1-Pgr+) cells in both mature luminal epithelial and progenitor cells of luminal epithelialcells. Moreover, the combination increased the mammary gland population of M2 macrophages. The results help clarify how exposure to both E2 and endocrine disrupting chemicals like PBDEs during menopausal transition impact mammary gland structure. Ultimately, the findings advance understanding of how exposure can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. SOURCE: Xiwei Wu (xwu@coh.org) - City of Hope National Medical Center
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