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miR-29b sensitizes multiple myeloma cells to bortezomib-induced apoptosis through the activation of a feedback loop with the transcription factor Sp1.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) with tumor-suppressor potential might have therapeutic applications in multiple myeloma (MM) through the modulation of still undiscovered molecular pathways. Here, we investigated the effects of enforced expression of miR-29b on the apoptotic occurrence in MM and highlighted its role in the context of a new transcriptional loop that is finely tuned by the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib. In details, in vitro growth inhibition and apoptosis of MM cells was induced by either transient expression of synthetic miR-29b or its stable lentivirus-enforced expression. We identified S

Non-coding RNA/microRNA-modulatory dietary factors and natural products for improved cancer therapy and prevention: Alkaloids, organosulfur compounds, aliphatic carboxylic acids and water-soluble vitamins.

Non-coding small RNA molecules, the microRNAs (miRNAs), contribute decisively to the epigenetic regulation processes in cancer cells. Problematic pathogenic properties of cancer cells and the response of cancers towards anticancer drugs are highly influenced by miRNAs. Both increased drug activity and formation of tumor resistance are regulated by miRNAs. Further to this, the survival and proliferation of cancer cells and the formation of metastases is based on the modulated expression of certain miRNAs. In particular, drug-resistant cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) depend on the presence and abs

A systematic review of ongoing clinical trials in optic pathway gliomas.

INTRODUCTION: Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs), also known as Visual Pathway Gliomas, are insidious, debilitating tumours. They are most commonly WHO grade 1 pilocytic astrocytomas and frequently occur in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. The location of OPGs within the optic pathway typically precludes complete resection or optimal radiation dosing, hence outcomes remain poor compared to many other low-grade gliomas. The aim of this systematic review was to formulate a comprehensive list of all current ongoing clinical trials that are specifically looking at clinical care of OPGs in order t

Ureteral Involvement in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Rare Case Report With Diagnostic Challenges.

Ureteral involvement by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an extremely rare clinical entity that can mimic primary urothelial carcinoma and pose a significant diagnostic challenge. A 70-year-old female patient initially presented to a urologist with renal colic. The patient denied fever, night sweats, unintentional weight loss, or prior hematologic disorders, and no peripheral lymphadenopathy was detected on physical examination. Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) revealed a ureteral mass, followed by cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement. Due to the strong clinical and radiologic

Extracellular vesicles in multiple myeloma-bone marrow niche crosstalk: from cellular dialogue to clinical perspectives.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a haematological neoplasia defined by the clonal expansion of malignant plasma cells within the intricate and dynamic ecosystem of the bone marrow (BM). Although genetic aberrations intrinsic to tumour cells play a critical role in MM initiation, the advancement and aggressiveness of the disease are heavily influenced by ongoing signalling exchanges and persistent interactions with the surrounding microenvironment. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are increasingly recognized as essential messengers in this reciprocal communication, acting as membrane-encapsulated vehicles

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… Specifically, MM cells exposed to mesenchymal stem cell-MVs exhibited reduced expression of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, increased levels of the pro-apoptotic marker Bax, and decreased expression of Cyclin D genes. …

Propranolol: A "Pick and Roll" Team Player in Benign Tumors and Cancer Therapies.

Research on cancer therapies focuses on processes such as angiogenesis, cell signaling, stemness, metastasis, and drug resistance and inflammation, all of which are influenced by the cellular and molecular microenvironment of the tumor. Different strategies, such as antibodies, small chemicals, hormones, cytokines, and, recently, gene editing techniques, have been tested to reduce the malignancy and generate a harmful microenvironment for the tumor. Few therapeutic agents have shown benefits when administered alone, but a few more have demonstrated clear improvement when administered in combin

Primary plasma cell leukaemia in a 22-year-old woman: A case report.

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The Role of Radiosensitizing Drugs in Osteosarcoma Treatment: Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives.

Osteosarcoma is a highly malignant bone tumor that is resistant to radiotherapy and is associated with poor treatment outcomes and prognoses. Understanding the mechanisms of radioresistance and finding strategies to enhance the radiosensitivity is crucial for improving clinical efficacy. The aim of this review was to address the approaches for enhancing the efficacy of radiotherapy in osteosarcoma, thereby improving patient outcomes. Specifically, we have focused on the mechanisms of radiosensitization and the relationship between drugs that enhance radiosensitivity and cancer. These mechanism

Bortezomib-based therapy for transplant-ineligible East Asian patients with newly diagnosed mantle-cell lymphoma.

IntroductionThis subgroup analysis of the LYM-3002 Phase III study (NCT00722137) investigated whether substituting bortezomib for vincristine in frontline R-CHOP (rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) therapy could improve outcomes in East Asian patients with newly diagnosed mantle-cell lymphoma (MCL).Materials and methodsA total of 121 East Asian patients from China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Republic of Korea with stage II-IV MCL who were ineligible or not considered for stem-cell transplantation were enrolled to six to eight 21-day cycles of R-CHOP or VR-CA

Epigenetic modifications in early stage lung cancer: pathogenesis, biomarkers, and early diagnosis.

The integration of liquid biopsy with epigenetic markers offers significant potential for early lung cancer detection and personalized treatment. Epigenetic alterations, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and noncoding RNA changes, often precede genetic mutations and are critical in cancer progression. In this study, we explore how liquid biopsy, combined with epigenetic markers, can provide early detection of lung cancer, potentially predicting onset up to 4 years before clinical diagnosis. We discuss the challenges of targeting epigenetic regulators, which could disrupt cellul

Diffuse Bone Marrow Metastasis as the Initial Presentation of an Occult Breast Cancer.

IntroductionBreast cancer is one of the malignancies which tend to involve the bone marrow, but initial presentation with diffuse bone marrow metastasis from an occult breast cancer is very rare. Prognosis is generally very poor for marrow metastasis from solid tumors except that breast cancer is a treatable disease even in such a dismal condition.CaseA 64-year-old woman's headache was found to result from diffuse adenocarcinoma metastasis in the bone marrow from an unknown primary site. Intensive immunohistochemistry study of bone marrow biopsy specimen confirmed the disease nature to be an e

The Role of t(11;14) in Tailoring Treatment Decisions in Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple myeloma (MM) represents a hematological neoplasia with an uncontrolled proliferation of malignant plasma cells and complex cytogenetic abnormalities. t(11;14) has emerged as a crucial genetic aberration and is one of the most common primary translocations in MM. Patients harboring t(11;14) represent a distinctive subgroup with a clinical profile that differs from t(11;14)-negative MM risk categories. One of the key features linked with t(11;14) is the BCL2 dependency, indicating vulnerability to BCL2 inhibition. BCL2 inhibitors, such as venetoclax, demonstrated impressive efficacy alo

Roles of circadian clocks in cancer pathogenesis and treatment.

Circadian clocks are ubiquitous timing mechanisms that generate approximately 24-h rhythms in cellular and bodily functions across nearly all living species. These internal clock systems enable living organisms to anticipate and respond to daily changes in their environment in a timely manner, optimizing temporal physiology and behaviors. Dysregulation of circadian rhythms by genetic and environmental risk factors increases susceptibility to multiple diseases, particularly cancers. A growing number of studies have revealed dynamic crosstalk between circadian clocks and cancer pathways, providi

Pleiotropic Effects of Modified Citrus Pectin.

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) has a low-molecular-weight degree of esterification to allow absorption from the small intestinal epithelium into the circulation. MCP produces pleiotropic effects, including but not limited to its antagonism of galectin-3, which have shown benefit in preclinical and clinical models. Regarding cancer, MCP modulates several rate-limiting steps of the metastatic cascade. MCP can also affect cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy. Regarding fibrotic diseases, MCP modulates many of the steps involved in the pathogenesis of aortic stenosis. MCP also reduces fibrosis to

С-терминальный связывающий белок 2 - новый дезинфицирующий опухоль, направленный на MYC-IRF4 ось в множестве миеломы.

Клетки с множественной миеломой (MM) подвержены зависимости от MYC, а их непосредственные цели по трансактивации IRF4 направлены на распространение и выживание. MYC и IRF4 по-прежнему считаются "ненаркоманными", поскольку большинство мелких ингибиторов молекулярного происхождения страдают от низкой производительности, неоптимальных фармакокинетических свойств и нежелательных нецелевых эффектов. Косвенное подавление MYC/IRF4 проявляется в качестве терапевтической уязвимости MM. Здесь мы обнаружили неоцененную опухоль, впечатляющую роль связующего белка С-терминала 2 (CTBP2) в MM путем сильного

Hedgehog signaling in cancer stem cells: a focus on hematological cancers.

The stem cell paradigm was first demonstrated in hematopoietic stem cells. Whilst classically it was cytokines and chemokines which were believed to control stem cell fate, more recently it has become apparent that the stem cell niche and highly conserved embryonic pathways play a key role in governing stem cell behavior. One of these pathways, the hedgehog signaling pathway, found in all organisms, is vitally important in embryogenesis, performing the function of patterning through early stages of development, and in adulthood, through the control of somatic stem cell numbers. In addition to

Oncogenes: The Passport for Viral Oncolysis Through PKR Inhibition.

The transforming properties of oncogenes are derived from gain-of-function mutations, shifting cell signaling from highly regulated homeostatic to an uncontrolled oncogenic state, with the contribution of the inactivating mutations in tumor suppressor genes P53 and RB, leading to tumor resistance to conventional and target-directed therapy. On the other hand, this scenario fulfills two requirements for oncolytic virus infection in tumor cells: inactivation of tumor suppressors and presence of oncoproteins, also the requirements to engage malignancy. Several of these oncogenes have a negative i

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… Under phosphorylation by cyclin D, cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4), and CDK6, Rb became inactive allowing proliferation. …

Recent Advances in the Applications of Small Molecules in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma.

Therapy for multiple myeloma (MM), a hematologic neoplasm of plasma cells, has undergone remarkable changes over the past 25 years. Small molecules (molecular weight of less than one kDa), together with newer immunotherapies that include monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and most recently, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells, have combined to double the disease's five-year survival rate to over 50% during the past few decades. Despite these advances, the disease is still considered incurable, and its treatment continues to pose substantial challenges, since therapeutic refra

Tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced protein 3: Biomarker discovery and therapeutic advancement in primary biliary cholangitis.

In this article, the author comment on the article by Zang et al. Tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3) was examined in this study as a novel biomarker to predict the efficiency of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and thereby improved primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment. Differentially expressed genes in PBC patients and healthy controls (HCs) were detected using microarray expression analysis. PBC patients and HCs were examined for predictive performance and associations between important genes and clinicopathological features using immunohistochemistry, logistic regressi

Role of Bruton's tyrosine kinase in B cells and malignancies.

Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a non-receptor kinase that plays a crucial role in oncogenic signaling that is critical for proliferation and survival of leukemic cells in many B cell malignancies. BTK was initially shown to be defective in the primary immunodeficiency X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) and is essential both for B cell development and function of mature B cells. Shortly after its discovery, BTK was placed in the signal transduction pathway downstream of the B cell antigen receptor (BCR). More recently, small-molecule inhibitors of this kinase have shown excellent anti-tumor a