Effects of low dose radiation on the expression of proteins related to DNA repair requiring Caveolin-1 in human mammary epithelial cells

Abstract

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor located in the human mammary epithelial tissue. Every year, more than 1.2 million women from all over the world are suffering from breast cancer and this incidence is rising by 0.2% to 8% per year. In USA, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer for women. In China, the incidence of breast cancer is increasing, trailing just behind metrocarcinoma, which is the most serious and common malignant tumor that affects the health of women.At present, the treatment used for breast cancer is a comprehensive treatment system that integrates surgical treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is considered to be the most effective breast