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Emerging Role of the Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Family of Cytokines in Neuroblastoma. Pathogenic Effectors and Novel Therapeutic Targets?

Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most frequent extracranial pediatric tumor. Despite the current available multiple therapeutic options, the prognosis for high-risk NB patients remains unsatisfactory and makes the disease a clear unmet medical need. Thus, more tailored therapeutic approaches are warranted to improve both the quality of life and the survival of the patients. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays a key role in several diseases, including cancer. Preclinical and clinical studies in NB patients convergently indicate that MIF exerts pro-tumorige

Novel Interleukin-6 Inducible Gene PDZ-Binding Kinase Promotes Tumor Growth of Multiple Myeloma Cells.

[Figure: see text] Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an intractable hematological malignancy, despite recent advances in anti-MM drugs. Here, we show that role of PDZ binding kinase (PBK) in MM tumor growth. We identified that interleukin-6 (IL-6) readily increases PBK expression. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the MM patients with higher expression of PBK have a significant shorter survival time compared with those with moderate/lower expression of PBK. Knockout of PBK dramatically suppressed in vivo tumor growth in MM cells, while genome editing of PBK changing from asparagine to serine subst

The potential of mesenchymal stem cells in the management of radiation enteropathy.

Although radiotherapy is effective in managing abdominal and pelvic malignant tumors, radiation enteropathy is still unavoidable. This disease severely affects the quality of life of cancer patients due to some refractory lesions, such as intestinal ischemia, mucositis, ulcer, necrosis or even perforation. Current drugs or prevailing therapies are committed to alleviating the symptoms induced by above lesions. But the efficacies achieved by these interventions are still not satisfactory, because the milieus for tissue regeneration are not distinctly improved. In recent years, regenerative ther

Neurotoxicity associated with cancer chemotherapy: the first study in the Palestinian healthcare system.

BackgroundChemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is a significant concern in cancer treatment as it adversely affects treatment outcomes. However, research on this subject within the Palestinian healthcare system is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, clinical manifestations, and associated factors of neurotoxicity in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Palestine.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 196 cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy at multiple hospitals across Palestine. Data on patient demographics, cancer characteristics, chemotherapy regimens, an

Serum interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein are associated with survival in melanoma patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibition.

BackgroundInflammatory mediators, including acute phase reactants and cytokines, have been reported to be associated with clinical efficacy in patients with melanoma and other cancers receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Analyses of patient sera from three large phase II/III randomized ICI trials, one of which included a chemotherapy arm, were performed to assess whether baseline levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) or neutrophil/lymphocyte (N/L) ratios were prognostic or predictive.Patients and methodsBaseline and on-treatment sera were analyzed by multiplex prote

Alternative Cancer Therapeutics: Unpatentable Compounds and Their Potential in Oncology.

Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally. Cancer patients often seek alternative therapies in addition to, or instead of, conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The progress in medical advancements and early detection provides more treatment options; however, the development of cancer drugs requires a significant amount of time, demands substantial investments, and results in an overall low percent of regulatory approval. The complex relationship between patent protection and pharmaceutical innovation complicates cancer drug development and contributes to hi

Экспериментальный аутоиммунный энцефаломиэлит патогенез меняется в зависимости от возраста животных: воздействие выражения S100B.

Множественный склероз (MS) является основной провокационной и нетравматической причиной инвалидности среди молодых людей, при этом у пациентов среднего возраста часто появляются поздние МБ, что приводит к более слабому лечению и худшим прогнозам. Протеина S100B, связывающего кальций, выше у пациентов с сеток, и ее целевая направленность показала, что в экспериментальных моделях аутоиммунного энцефаломиелита (EAE) она может снизить остроту заболеваний. Однако в большинстве исследований по патологии MS основное внимание уделяется моделям молодого животного, что оставляет пробел в понимании возде

Mechanisms of bone pain: Progress in research from bench to bedside.

The field of research on pain originating from various bone diseases is expanding rapidly, with new mechanisms and targets asserting both peripheral and central sites of action. The scope of research is broadening from bone biology to neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, and immunology. In particular, the roles of primary sensory neurons and non-neuronal cells in the peripheral tissues as important targets for bone pain treatment are under extensive investigation in both pre-clinical and clinical settings. An understanding of the peripheral mechanisms underlying pain conditions associated with va

Spliced or Unspliced, That Is the Question: The Biological Roles of XBP1 Isoforms in Pathophysiology.

X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) is a member of the CREB/ATF basic region leucine zipper family transcribed as the unspliced isoform (XBP1-u), which, upon exposure to endoplasmic reticulum stress, is spliced into its spliced isoform (XBP1-s). XBP1-s interacts with the cAMP response element of major histocompatibility complex class II gene and plays critical role in unfolded protein response (UPR) by regulating the transcriptional activity of genes involved in UPR. XBP1-s is also involved in other physiological pathways, including lipid metabolism, insulin metabolism, and differentiation of immun

Circadian rhythms and cancers: the intrinsic links and therapeutic potentials.

The circadian rhythm is an evolutionarily conserved time-keeping system that comprises a wide variety of processes including sleep-wake cycles, eating-fasting cycles, and activity-rest cycles, coordinating the behavior and physiology of all organs for whole-body homeostasis. Acute disruption of circadian rhythm may lead to transient discomfort, whereas long-term irregular circadian rhythm will result in the dysfunction of the organism, therefore increasing the risks of numerous diseases especially cancers. Indeed, both epidemiological and experimental evidence has demonstrated the intrinsic li

The metabolites from traditional Chinese medicine targeting ferroptosis for cancer therapy.

Cancer is a major disease with ever-increasing morbidity and mortality. The metabolites derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have played a significant role in combating cancers with curative efficacy and unique advantages. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent programmed death characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxide, stands out from the conventional forms of cell death, such as apoptosis, pyroptosis, necrosis, and autophagy. Recent evidence has demonstrated the potential of TCM metabolites targeting ferroptosis for cancer therapy. We collected and screened related articles publ

MicroRNAs in B-cells: from normal differentiation to treatment of malignancies.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that play important post-transcriptional regulatory roles in a wide range of biological processes. They are fundamental to the normal development of cells, and evidence suggests that the deregulation of specific miRNAs is involved in malignant transformation due to their function as oncogenes or tumor suppressors. We know that miRNAs are involved in the development of normal B-cells and that different B-cell subsets express specific miRNA profiles according to their degree of differentiation. B-cell-derived malignancies contain transcription signatu

Targeted Delivery Strategies for Multiple Myeloma and Their Adverse Drug Reactions.

Currently, multiple myeloma (MM) is a prevalent hematopoietic system malignancy, known for its insidious onset and unfavorable prognosis. Recently developed chemotherapy drugs for MM have exhibited promising therapeutic outcomes. Nevertheless, to overcome the shortcomings of traditional clinical drug treatment, such as off-target effects, multiple drug resistance, and systemic toxicity, targeted drug delivery systems are optimizing the conventional pharmaceuticals for precise delivery to designated sites at controlled rates, striving for maximal efficacy and safety, presenting a promising appr

PRMT5: An Emerging Target for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.

The overall survival of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains poor and its incidence is rising. Targetable mutations in PDAC are rare, thus novel therapeutic approaches are needed. Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) overexpression is associated with worse survival and inhibition of PRMT5 results in decreased cancer growth across multiple cancers, including PDAC. Emerging evidence also suggests that altered RNA processing is a driver in PDAC tumorigenesis and creates a partial dependency on this process. PRMT5 inhibition induces altered splicing and this vulnerability can be

Precision in Action: The Role of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats/Cas in Gene Therapies.

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR)-associated enzyme-CAS holds great promise for treating many uncured human diseases and illnesses by precisely correcting harmful point mutations and disrupting disease-causing genes. The recent Food and Drug Association (FDA) approval of the first CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell anemia marks the beginning of a new era in gene editing. However, delivering CRISPR specifically into diseased cells in vivo is a significant challenge and an area of intense research. The identification of new CRISPR/Cas variants, particularly

Новое применение XPO1 для лечения миэлофиброза.

Myelofibrosis (MF) — новообразование, характеризующееся конституционными симптомами, прогрессивными цитопентиями и селеногамели. В основе патобологии MF лежит активация мутации на пути JAK/STAT и регулирование цитокинового костного мозга. Хотя многие ингибиторы JAK в настоящее время официально утверждены и обеспечивают значительное улучшение симптомов, эти агенты не имеют курса на изменение потенциала. Кроме того, результаты являются неудовлетворительными для пациентов, которые не справляются с ингибиторами JAK, что подчеркивает необходимость применения новых методов лечения, основанных на исп

Rituximab resistance in ITP and beyond.

The pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is complex and encompasses innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as megakaryocyte dysfunction. Rituximab is administered in relapsed cases and has the added benefit of inducing treatment-free remission in over 50% of patients. Nevertheless, the responses to this therapy are not long-lasting, and resistance development is frequent. B cells, T cells, and plasma cells play a role in developing resistance. To overcome this resistance, targeting these pathways through splenectomy and novel therapies that target FcγR pathway, FcRn, complem

Control of Breast Cancer Pathogenesis by Histone Methylation and the Hairless Histone Demethylase.

Breast cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease, encompassing many subtypes that have distinct origins, behaviors, and prognoses. Although traditionally seen as a genetic disease, breast cancer is now also known to involve epigenetic abnormalities. Epigenetic regulators, such as DNA methyltransferases and histone-modifying enzymes, play essential roles in gene regulation and cancer development. Dysregulation of epigenetic regulator activity has been causally linked with breast cancer pathogenesis. Hairless (HR) encodes a 130-kDa transcription factor that is essential for development and tissue

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… A small-molecule probe of the histone methyltransferase G9A induces cellular senescence in pancreatic adenocarcinoma . ACS Chem Biol. 2012 ; 7 ( 7 ): 1152 - 1157 . 22536950 10.1021/cb300139y PMC3401036 162. Sweis RF , Pliushchev M , Brown PJ , et al. …

Protective Effects of Flavonoids Against Mitochondriopathies and Associated Pathologies: Focus on the Predictive Approach and Personalized Prevention.

Multi-factorial mitochondrial damage exhibits a "vicious circle" that leads to a progression of mitochondrial dysfunction and multi-organ adverse effects. Mitochondrial impairments (mitochondriopathies) are associated with severe pathologies including but not restricted to cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegeneration. However, the type and level of cascading pathologies are highly individual. Consequently, patient stratification, risk assessment, and mitigating measures are instrumental for cost-effective individualized protection. Therefore, the paradigm shift from reactive to pred

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… Moreover, the incidence and frequency of mtDNA mutations increase markedly with age, contributing to cellular senescence [ 33 ]. …

Кардиотоксичность, вызванная множественными миэломатерапиями: механистическая конвергенция между протеиновыми ингибиторами, CAR-T и биконкретными антителами.

Сердечно-сосудистая токсичность стала важным препятствием на пути реализации полного клинического потенциала современной терапии для множественных миэломы (ММ), включая протеазонные ингибиторы (ИП), химерика антигенного рецептора Т-клеток (CAR-T) и CD3-engaging Биотипные антитела. Здесь мы обсуждаем эпидемиологию, лежащую в основе механистических путей, и новые стратегии предотвращения кардиотоксичности, вызванной терапией, в MM. На основе данных, полученных в ходе исследований по изучению мультиомики, доклинических моделей и данных наблюдений в реальном мире, мы синтезируем вклад митохондриал