Immunologically targeting α-lactalbumin, a breast-specific protein highly expressed in breast carcinomas but absent from nonlactating mammary cells, provides protection against breast cancer in mice. This strategy may protect women against breast cancer in their post–child-bearing years, when lactation is readily avoidable and risk for developing breast cancer is high.
- Ritika Jaini
- Pavani Kesaraju
- Vincent K Tuohy
