Table 3.
Gene expression profiles of TNBC subtype–specific genes
| Subtype specificity | Gene (median probe) | Biological process | TNBC profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | AR | Androgen signalling | C1 > C2 = C3 |
| FOXA1 | Androgen signalling | C1 > C2 = C3 | |
| C2 | FOXC1 | Development (basal-like marker) | C2 > C3 > C1 |
| C3 | CD8A | Immune response (T lymphocytes) | C3 > C1 > C2 |
| IGKC | Immune response (immunoglobulin) | C3 > C1 > C2 | |
| STAT1 | Immune response (interferon pathway) | C3 > C2 = C1 | |
| CD274 (PD-L1) | Immune response (immune checkpoint) | C3 > C2 = C1 | |
| PDCD1 (PD1) | Immune response (immune checkpoint) | C3 > C2 = C1 |