Результаты поиска

Протеин тиросин фосфатаза-рецептор типа каппа (ПТПРК) вернулся к рассмотрению: развивающееся понимание структуры, функций и патологии.

Protein Tyrosine Phosphataze Type Cappa (PTPRK) — мембранная тиросина фосфатаза, кодируемая часто удаляемой областью хромосомы 6q, которая играет ключевую роль в регулировании сигнала, сцепления и иммунной реакции клеток. Структурно PTPRK включает внеклеточную область, связанную с сцеплением клеток, область трансмембрана и две внутриклеточные каталитические области, ответственные за фосфатазу. В частности, PTPRK подвергается протеолитическому декольте с помощью Furin и ADAM10, в результате чего образуется внеклеточная подгруппа E и подгруппа P. Дальнейшая обработка с помощью β-Secretasa выпуск

Secondary Neutropenias.

Neutrophils are a critical component of immunity, particularly against bacteria and other pathogens, but also in inflammation and tissue repair. As a consequence, individuals with neutropenia, defined by a reduction in absolute neutrophil counts, exhibit a strong propensity to severe infections that typically present with muted symptoms. Neutropenias encompass a heterogeneous set of disorders, comprising primary neutropenias, in which specific genes are mutated, and the more common secondary neutropenias, which have diverse non-genetic causes. These include hematological and other cancers, inv

Hypoxia-induced CREB cooperates MMSET to modify chromatin and promote DKK1 expression in multiple myeloma.

Myeloma cells produce excessive levels of dickkopf-1 (DKK1), which mediates the inhibition of Wnt signaling in osteoblasts, leading to multiple myeloma (MM) bone disease. Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms underlying DKK1 overexpression in myeloma remain incompletely understood. Herein, we provide evidence that hypoxia promotes DKK1 expression in myeloma cells. Under hypoxic conditions, p38 kinase phosphorylated cAMP-responsive element-binding protein (CREB) and drove its nuclear import to activate DKK1 transcription. In addition, high levels of DKK1 were associated with the presence of foca

Совпадение в полном тексте источника
… Moreover, MMSET is a strong co-activator of NF-κB, and their cooperation activates the expression of downstream genes, including IL-6, IL-8, VEGFA, cyclin D, Bcl-2, and survivin, to protect myeloma cells from chemotherapy-induced apoptosis [ 34 ]. …

A Review of Resveratrol as a Potent Chemoprotective and Synergistic Agent in Cancer Chemotherapy.

Background: Cancer has become a major disease endangering human health around the world. Conventional chemotherapy suffers from many side effects including pain, cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and renal toxicity. This review aims to describe a natural product of resveratrol as a chemoprotective and synergistic agent in the modulation of cancer chemotherapy. Methods: The publications were identified by comprehensive searching of SciFinder, PubMed, Web of Science, and our own reference library. Search terms included combinations of "resveratrol," "cancer," "natural products," "chemotherapy," an

Decoding the epitranscriptome: a new frontier for cancer therapy and drug resistance.

As the role of RNA modification in gene expression regulation and human diseases, the "epitranscriptome" has been shown to be an important player in regulating many physiological and pathological processes. Meanwhile, the phenomenon of cancer drug resistance is becoming more and more frequent, especially in the case of cancer chemotherapy resistance. In recent years, research on relationship between post-transcriptional modification and cancer including drug resistance has become a hot topic, especially the methylation of the sixth nitrogen site of RNA adenosine-m6A (N6-methyladenosine). m6A m

mTOR pathway as a potential therapeutic target for cancer stem cells in canine mammary carcinoma.

Mammary adenocarcinoma, the most common cancer in female dogs, often exhibits the lymph node and lung metastases and has a higher mortality rate. However, mammary adenocarcinoma has no established treatment, except early surgical excision. Canine mammary carcinoma has many common features with human mammary carcinoma, including clinical characteristics, heterogeneity, and genetic aberrations, making it an excellent spontaneous tumor model for human breast cancer. Diverse cancers comprised heterogeneous cell populations originating from cancer stem cells (CSCs) with self-renewal ability. Theref

Once weekly selinexor, carfilzomib and dexamethasone in carfilzomib non-refractory multiple myeloma patients.

BACKGROUND: Proteasome inhibitors (PIs), including carfilzomib, potentiate the activity of selinexor, a novel, first-in-class, oral selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) compound, in preclinical models of multiple myeloma (MM). METHODS: The safety, efficacy, maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of selinexor (80 or 100 mg) + carfilzomib (56 or 70 mg/m2) + dexamethasone (40 mg) (XKd) once weekly (QW) was evaluated in patients with relapsed refractory MM (RRMM) not refractory to carfilzomib. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients, median prior therapies 4 (range, 1-8),

Bone, a Secondary Growth Site of Breast and Prostate Carcinomas: Role of Osteocytes.

Bone is the primarily preferred site for breast and prostate cancer to metastasize. Bone metastases are responsible for most deaths related to breast and prostate cancer. The bone's particular microenvironment makes it conducive for the growth of cancer cells. Studies on bone metastasis have focused on the interaction between cancer cells and the bone microenvironment. Osteocytes, the most common cell type of bone tissue, have received little attention in bone metastasis, although they are master signal sensors, integrators, and skeleton transducers. They play an important role in regulating b

Phase 1 study of selinexor plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Selinexor, an oral Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export, targets Exportin 1 (XPO1, also termed CRM1). Non-clinical studies support combining selinexor with proteasome inhibitors (PIs) and corticosteroids to overcome resistance in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). We conducted a phase I dose-escalation trial of twice-weekly selinexor in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (SKd) to determine maximum tolerated dose in patients with RRMM (N = 21), with an expansion cohort to assess activity in carfilzomib-refractory disease and identify a recommended phase II dose (RP2D). Du

Совпадение в полном тексте источника
… XPO1 mediates the functional inactivation of cell‐cycle regulators and TSPs and promotes the export and translation of mRNA for key oncoproteins, including c‐MYC, BCL‐2 and Cyclin D (Culjkovic‐Kraljacic et al , 2012 ; Gandhi et al , 2018 ; Nguyen et al , 2012 ). …

Proteasome inhibition and its therapeutic potential in multiple myeloma.

Due to an unmet clinical need for treatment, the first in class proteasome inhibitor, bortezomib, moved from drug discovery to FDA approval in multiple myeloma in an unprecedented eight years. In the wake of this rapid approval arose a large number of questions about its mechanism of action and toxicity as well as its ultimate role in the treatment of this disease. In this article, we briefly review the preclinical and clinical development of the drug as the underpinning for a systematic review of the large number of clinical trials that are beginning to shed some light on the full therapeutic

Novel intriguing strategies attenuating to sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, is characterized by a deterioration of muscle quantity and quality leading to a gradual slowing of movement, a decline in strength and power, increased risk of fall-related injury, and, often, frailty. Since sarcopenia is largely attributed to various molecular mediators affecting fiber size, mitochondrial homeostasis, and apoptosis, the mechanisms responsible for these deleterious changes present numerous therapeutic targets for drug discovery. Resistance training combined with amino acid-containing supplements is often utilized to pre

Sohlh2 inhibited the angiogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma through the HIF-1α/VEGFA pathway.

PurposeTo investigate the role of Sohlh2 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its potential mechanisms.MethodsThis study focused on Hep3B and HepG2 cells and employed lentiviral transfection to create Sohlh2 overexpression and knockdown models. Through CCK8, flow cytometry, angiogenesis and immunofluorescence experiments, the effects of Sohlh2 on tumor cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, apoptosis, and angiogenesis were investigated. Additionally, its regulatory role in the HIF-1α/VEGFA pathway was explored. The experiments were repeated after introducing the Sohlh2 agonist CoCl2 and

Modulation of Angiogenic Processes by the Human Gammaherpesviruses, Epstein-Barr Virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus.

Angiogenesis is the biological process by which new blood vessels are formed from pre-existing vessels. It is considered one of the classic hallmarks of cancer, as pathological angiogenesis provides oxygen and essential nutrients to growing tumors. Two of the seven known human oncoviruses, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), belong to the Gammaherpesvirinae subfamily. Both viruses are associated with several malignancies including lymphomas, nasopharyngeal carcinomas, and Kaposi's sarcoma. The viral genomes code for a plethora of viral factors, includin

Совпадение в полном тексте источника
… vFLIP and vCyclin ORF71 and ORF72 are expressed together as they are located in a bicistronic mRNA and code for the viral FLICE (FADD-like interferon converting enzyme)-like inhibitory protein (vFLIP) and the cyclin D homolog, vCyclin, respectively ( Dittmer et al., 1998 ). … Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus contains G protein-coupled receptor and cyclin D homologs which are expressed in Kaposi’s sarcoma and malignant lymphoma. J. Virol. 70 8218–8223. Chakraborty S., Veettil M. V., Bottero V., Chandran B. (2012). …

Neoplastic Disorders and Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Geriatric Patients: A Simple Association?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer frequently coexist in older patients, posing significant challenges in clinical management due to overlapping risk factors and treatment-related complications. This narrative review summarizes current knowledge on the epidemiology, shared pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical impact of neoplastic comorbidities in older adults with cardiovascular diseases. It highlights the increased mortality, morbidity and diminished quality of life resulting from the coexistence of these conditions. The review also discusses personalized management strategies, emp

Sjögren Disease-B Cells at the Brink: From Autoimmunity to Lymphomagenesis and the Rise of Novel B Cell-Targeted Therapies.

Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved disease-modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we explore the expanding field of SjD endotyping as a tool to enhance patient stratification, prognostication, and clinical decision-making. SjD endotypes driven by heightened B cell activity are linked to increased lymphoma risk. B cells play a ce

Prevention of venous thromboembolism in ambulatory patients with cancer.

Patients with cancer are at high risk of venous thromboembolic events, and this risk can be further increased in patients with certain cancer types and by cancer treatments. Guidelines on the prevention of cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) recommend thromboprophylaxis for hospitalised patients; however, this is not routinely recommended for ambulatory patients receiving chemotherapy and is limited to specified high-risk patients. Identification of the ambulatory patients at risk of CAT who would most benefit from anticoagulant therapy is therefore critical to reduce the incidence of this comp

New Insights and Future Perspectives of APRIL in IgA Nephropathy.

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is characterized by immune-mediated glomerulonephritis, with the accumulation of galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) in the glomeruli and increased levels of circulating Gd-IgA1 and Gd-IgA1-containing immune complexes. An incomplete understanding of the underlying mechanisms and differences in clinical and pathological features between individuals and ethnicities has contributed to the lack of established treatments for IgAN. A tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family member, a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), is a crucial cytokine essential for the generation and surviva

A Real-World Evidence Primer for Advanced Practice Providers: Integrating P-Reality X Into Shared Decision-Making for People With HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Advanced practice providers in oncology are now likely to encounter real-world data (RWD) studies in addition to data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in their practice. Real-world evidence derived from RWD can provide important information about a therapeutic agent's effectiveness outside of the confines of RCTs. It is important to understand how these studies are conducted and how data from these two types of studies can be interpreted and integrated for practical clinical use and shared decision-making. The goal of this manuscript is to provide an overview of the fundamental aspects

Cardio-oncology in Austria: cardiotoxicity and surveillance of anti-cancer therapies : Position paper of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Austrian Society of Cardiology.

Survival in cancer is continuously improving due to evolving oncological treatment. Therefore, cardiovascular short-term and long-term side effects gain crucial importance for overall outcome. Cardiotoxicity not only presents as heart failure, but also as treatment-resistant hypertension, acute coronary ischemia with plaque rupture or vasospasm, thromboembolism, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, diastolic dysfunction, acute myocarditis and others. Recent recommendations have proposed baseline cardiac risk assessment and surveillance strategies. Major challenges are the availability of monito

Picropodophyllin inhibits the growth of pemetrexed-resistant malignant pleural mesothelioma via microtubule inhibition and IGF-1R-, caspase-independent pathways.

BackgroundAcquired pemetrexed resistance leads to treatment interruption in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-1R) inhibitor is a candidate for treating pemetrexed-naïve MPM. However, the efficacy of cytotoxic and targeted drugs in acquired-pemetrexed resistant MPM is unclear. We explored anticancer drugs, including the IGF-1R inhibitor picropodophyllin, against acquired pemetrexed-resistant MPMs.MethodsAcquired pemetrexed-resistant human MPM cell lines, named as H2452/PEM and 211H/PEM after their parental lines H2452 and 211H, respec