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Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Metastases.

Bone and bone marrow are among the most frequent metastatic sites of cancer. The occurrence of bone metastasis is frequently associated with a dismal disease outcome. The prevention and therapy of bone metastases is a priority in the treatment of cancer patients. However, current therapeutic options for patients with bone metastatic disease are limited in efficacy and associated with increased morbidity. Therefore, most current therapies are mainly palliative in nature. A better understanding of the underlying molecular pathways of the bone metastatic process is warranted to develop novel, wel

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… Despite their limitations, xenograft models have been successfully used to unravel the role of tumor-derived exosomes in the bone-metastatic process [ 235 ] of bone-derived leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and Wnt5 in promoting dormancy of metastatic breast and prostate cancer cells in the bone, respectively …

Mitochondrial Determinants of Anti-Cancer Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity.

Mitochondria are key organelles for the maintenance of myocardial tissue homeostasis, playing a pivotal role in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, calcium signaling, redox homeostasis, and thermogenesis, as well as in the regulation of crucial pathways involved in cell survival. On this basis, it is not surprising that structural and functional impairments of mitochondria can lead to contractile dysfunction, and have been widely implicated in the onset of diverse cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and stroke. Several studies support mitochondrial t

Oxidative Stress: Signaling Pathways, Biological Functions, and Disease.

The dysregulated accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species disrupts redox homeostasis, triggering oxidative stress (OS) and driving pathophysiological changes across multiple organ systems. OS modulates critical signaling pathways, induces inflammation, impairs mitochondrial function, alters metabolic homeostasis, and dysregulates autophagy, contributing to disease progression. While prior research has largely focused on OS within single-organ diseases (e.g., neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and oncological disorders), the systemic role of OS in pan-organ di

Blocking the IL‑6 pathway to treat immune checkpoint inhibitor‑induced inflammatory arthritis (Review).

The incorporation of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) into cancer treatment has revolutionized oncology, providing marked advantages in managing various types of cancer. Nevertheless, the increasing use of ICIs has led to the emergence of immune‑related side effects, including autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory arthritis. IL‑6 signaling is crucial in the development of inflammatory arthritis and is linked to both the benefits and adverse effects of ICIs. The present review summarizes the latest progress in the IL‑6 pathway in inflammatory arthritis and discusses the therapeutic potent

The Role of Vitamin C in Cancer Prevention and Therapy: A Literature Review.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant associated with the prevention of the common cold and is also a cofactor of hydrolases that participate in the synthesis of collagen and catecholamines, and in the regulation of gene expression. In cancer, vitamin C is associated with prevention, progression, and treatment, due to its general properties or its role as a pro-oxidant at high concentration. This review explores the role of vitamin C in cancer clinical trials and the aspects to consider in future studies, such as plasmatic vitamin C and metabolite excretion recording, and metabolism and tra

Amyloidosis for the Gastroenterologist: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Manifestations.

BackgroundAmyloidosis is a rare, multisystem disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded protein fibrils. Gastrointestinal (GI) amyloidosis is uncommon but under-recognized due to nonspecific symptoms, but early diagnosis is critical to improve quality of life and prognosis. This comprehensive systematic review aimed to summarize current literature on GI and hepatic manifestations of amyloidosis, highlighting diagnostic and management strategies across the major subtypes of amyloidosis, in particular AL (immunoglobulin light chain), ATTR (transthyretin), and AA (serum amylo

Chronic Psychological Stress in Oncogenesis: Multisystem Crosstalk and Multimodal Interventions.

Malignant tumors constitute a major global public health burden. Chronic psychological stress (CPS) manifests as sustained dysregulation arising from prolonged adaptive responses to chronic endogenous and exogenous stimuli. Clinical evidence indicates that CPS markedly influences cancer progression, with most oncology patients developing detectable stress-related psychological disorders during disease management. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding CPS-mediated oncogenic mechanisms and evaluates current intervention approaches. Mechanistically, CPS compromises immune surve

MicroRNAs and long non-coding RNAs in pancreatic cancer: From epigenetics to potential clinical applications.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are two relevant classes of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that play a pivotal role in a number of molecular processes through different epigenetic regulatory mechanisms of gene expression. As a matter of fact, the altered expression of these types of RNAs leads to the development and progression of a varied range of multifactorial human diseases. Several recent reports elucidated that miRNA and lncRNAs have been implicated in pancreatic cancer (PC). For instance, dysregulation of such ncRNAs has been found to be associated with chemoresistance,

Rediscovering hemostasis abnormalities in multiple myeloma: The new era.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy arisen from the abnormal proliferation of clonal plasma cells. It has a high risk of developing bleeding and thrombotic complications, which are related to poor prognosis and decreased survival. Multiple factors are involved in the breaking of the hemostasis balance, including disease specific factors, patient-specific factors, and drug factors that change pro-and anticoagulant and fibrinolysis. Recently, with the introduction of new treatments such as monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antigen receptor modified T-cell therapy, antibody-drug conjugates direct

Metabolic reprogramming in cancer and senescence.

The rising trend in global cancer incidence has caused widespread concern, one of the main reasons being the aging of the global population. Statistical data show that cancer incidence and mortality rates show a clear upward trend with age. Although there is a commonality between dysregulated nutrient sensing, which is one of the main features of aging, and metabolic reprogramming of tumor cells, the specific regulatory relationship is not clear. This manuscript intends to comprehensively analyze the relationship between senescence and tumor metabolic reprogramming; as well as reveal the impac

Thrombotic microangiopathy in oncology - a review.

Thrombotic microangiopathy is a syndrome triggered by a wide spectrum of situations, some of which are specific to the Oncology setting. It is characterized by a Coombs-negative microangiopathic haemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and organ injury, with characteristic pathological features, resulting from platelet microvascular occlusion. TMA is rare and its cancer-related subset even more so. TMA triggered by drugs is the most common within this group, including classic chemotherapy and the latest targeted therapies. The neoplastic disease itself and hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation co

IL-6 in the Ecosystem of Head and Neck Cancer: Possible Therapeutic Perspectives.

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a highly potent cytokine involved in multiple biological processes. It was previously reported to play a distinct role in inflammation, autoimmune and psychiatric disorders, ageing and various types of cancer. Furthermore, it is understood that IL-6 and its signaling pathways are substantial players in orchestrating the cancer microenvironment. Thus, they appear to be potential targets in anti-tumor therapy. The aim of this article is to elucidate the role of IL-6 in the tumor ecosystem and to review the possible therapeutic approaches in head and neck cancer.

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… Box 3-Independent Signaling Mechanisms Are Involved in Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Receptor α- and Gp130-Mediated Stimulation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase. Evidence for Participation of Multiple Signaling Pathways Which Converge at Ras J. Biol. …

Why Is Wnt/β-Catenin Not Yet Targeted in Routine Cancer Care?

Despite significant progress in cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, the still limited number of therapeutic options is an obstacle towards increasing the cancer cure rate. In recent years, many efforts were put forth to develop therapeutics that selectively target different components of the oncogenic Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. These include small molecule inhibitors, antibodies, and more recently, gene-based approaches. Although some of them showed promising outcomes in clinical trials, the Wnt/β-catenin pathway is still not targeted in routine clinical practice for cancer mana

Shaping the Innate Immune Response by Dietary Glucans: Any Role in the Control of Cancer?

β-glucans represent a heterogeneous group of naturally occurring and biologically active polysaccharides found in many kinds of edible mushrooms, baker's yeast, cereals and seaweeds, whose health-promoting effects have been known since ancient times. These compounds can be taken orally as food supplements or as part of daily diets, and are safe to use, nonimmunogenic and well tolerated. A main feature of β-glucans is their capacity to function as biological response modifiers, exerting regulatory effects on inflammation and shaping the effector functions of different innate and adaptive immuni

Transformative Impact of Nanocarrier-Mediated Drug Delivery: Overcoming Biological Barriers and Expanding Therapeutic Horizons.

Advancing therapeutic progress is centered on developing drug delivery systems (DDS) that control therapeutic molecule release, ensuring precise targeting and optimal concentrations. Targeted DDS enhances treatment efficacy and minimizes off-target effects, but struggles with drug degradation. Over the last three decades, nanopharmaceuticals have evolved from laboratory concepts into clinical products, highlighting the profound impact of nanotechnology in medicine. Despite advancements, the effective delivery of therapeutics remains challenging because of biological barriers. Nanocarriers offe

Denosumab in pediatric bone disorders and the role of RANKL blockade: a narrative review.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Denosumab is a valuable and safe therapy for skeletal disorders in adults and has received regulatory approval to treat osteoporosis and bone metastases. However, denosumab is not licensed for pediatric use due to a lack of high-quality prospective research on children. This study aimed to describe and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of denosumab in treating bone diseases in children and to summarize the current understanding of the role of denosumab therapy in children. METHODS: A narrative review was conducted using the literature retrieved from the PubMed,

Cell Therapy: Types, Regulation, and Clinical Benefits.

Cell therapy practices date back to the 19th century and continue to expand on investigational and investment grounds. Cell therapy includes stem cell- and non-stem cell-based, unicellular and multicellular therapies, with different immunophenotypic profiles, isolation techniques, mechanisms of action, and regulatory levels. Following the steps of their predecessor cell therapies that have become established or commercialized, investigational and premarket approval-exempt cell therapies continue to provide patients with promising therapeutic benefits in different disease areas. In this review

The interplay of mitochondrial dysfunction and altered metabolic pathways in glioblastoma.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal primary brain tumor, characterized by rapid progression, treatment resistance, and poor prognosis, with a survival rate of less than five years despite advances in medical interventions. A hallmark of GBM is metabolic reprogramming, which supports tumor growth and progression. Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in this metabolic shift by altering energy production and disrupting key cellular pathways. However, the precise molecular mecha-nisms underlying these alterations remain inadequately understood. This review highlights th

Guided immunotherapy for residual solid tumor: integrating platelets and CAR T cells to reduce post-surgical recurrence.

Postoperative recurrence remains a major obstacle to durable remission in patients with solid tumors, even after complete macroscopic resection. Growing evidence suggests that surgery creates a transient yet highly permissive biological window characterized by inflammatory signaling, coagulation activation, endothelial disruption, and systemic immune suppression. Together, these processes foster a protective niche that enables microscopic residual disease to evade immune surveillance and initiate metastatic outgrowth. Although modern adjuvant therapies have improved outcomes, their effectivene

Bispecific antibodies in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

The treatment paradigm in myeloma is constantly changing. Upfront use of monoclonal antibodies like daratumumab along with proteasome inhibitors (PI)s, and immune modulators (IMiD)s have significantly improved survival and outcomes, but also cause unique challenges at the time of relapse. Engaging immune T cells for tumour cell kill with chimeric antigenic T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy and bispecific antibodies have become important therapeutic options in relapsed multiple myeloma. Bispecific antibodies are dual antigen targeting constructs that engage the T cells to plasma cells through various