SOX9 and SEMA7A regulate cell plasticity in the postpartum mammary gland with implications for breast cancer
Lauren M. Cozzens, Brendan Hinckley, Alan M. Elder, Veronica M. Wessells, Sonali Jindal, Pepper S. Schedin, Virginia F. Borges, Traci Lyons
This study identifies SOX9 and SEMA7A as regulators of cell plasticity in postpartum mammary glands and links their dysregulation to breast cancer progression and metastasis.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology