Expression of <i>KLF5</i> is a Prognostic Factor for Disease-Free Survival and Overall Survival in Patients with Breast Cancer

Abstract

The gene expression of KLF5 is directly correlated with cell proliferation in vivo and is a prognostic factor for patients with breast cancer. Patients with higher KLF5 expression have shorter disease-free survival and overall survival than patients with lower KLF5 expression. In addition, KLF5 has higher expression in patients ages </=50 years old than in patients >50 years old.