Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4008 - 4008
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Background/Objective:
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
cancers
worldwide.
Increasing
scientific
evidence
supports
idea
that
gut
microbiota
dysbiosis
accompanies
colorectal
tumorigenesis,
and
these
changes
could
be
causative.
Implementing
analysis
in
clinical
practice
limited
by
sample
type,
sequencing
platform
taxonomic
classification.
This
article
aims
to
address
limitations,
providing
new
insights
into
associated
with
CRC
pathogenesis
implementing
its
analyses
personalized
medicine.
Methods:
To
aim,
we
evaluate
differences
bacterial
composition
130
paired
tumor
non-tumor
adjacent
tissues
from
a
cohort
patients
Biobank
University
Navarra,
Spain.
The
V3–V4
region
16S
rRNA
gene
was
amplified,
sequenced
using
MinION
platform,
taxonomically
classified
NCBI
database.
Results:
our
knowledge,
this
first
study
report
an
increased
relative
abundance
Streptococcus
periodonticum
decreased
Corynebacterium
CRC.
Genera
such
as
Fusobacterium,
Leptotrichia
showed
higher
abundances
than
tissues,
previously
described
literature.
Specifically,
identified
levels
Fusobacterium
animalis,
nucleatum,
polymorphum
S.
tissues.
In
contrast,
genera
Bacteroides
lower
There
were
also
at
level
between
locations.
Conclusions:
These
results,
consistent
previous
studies,
further
support
hypothesis
contribute
progression,
F.
nucleatum
animalis
proposed
key
pathogenic
taxa.
Overall,
results
better
understanding
CRC-associated
microbiota,
addressing
critical
barriers
implementation
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2975 - 2975
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Malignant
gliomas
present
great
difficulties
in
treatment,
with
little
change
over
the
past
30
years
median
survival
time
of
15
months.
Current
treatment
options
include
surgery,
radiotherapy
(RT),
and
chemotherapy.
New
therapies
aimed
at
suppressing
formation
new
vasculature
(antiangiogenic
treatments)
or
destroying
formed
tumor
(vascular
disrupting
agents)
show
promise.
This
study
summarizes
existing
knowledge
regarding
processes
by
which
glioblastoma
(GBM)
tumors
acquire
resistance
to
antiangiogenic
treatments.
The
discussion
encompasses
activation
redundant
proangiogenic
pathways,
heightened
cell
invasion
metastasis,
induced
hypoxia,
creation
vascular
mimicry
channels,
regulation
immune
microenvironment.
Subsequently,
we
explore
potential
strategies
overcome
this
resistance,
such
as
combining
other
methods,
personalizing
treatments
for
each
patient,
focusing
on
therapeutic
targets,
incorporating
immunotherapy,
utilizing
drug
delivery
systems
based
nanoparticles.
Additionally,
would
like
discuss
limitations
methods
future
directions
enhance
beneficial
effects
patients
GBM.
Therefore,
review
aims
research
outcome
GBM
provide
a
more
promising
opportunity
thoroughly
exploring
mechanisms
investigating
novel
strategies.
Journal of medical & health sciences review.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Background:
Personalized
medicine
has
revolutionized
cancer
treatment
by
tailoring
therapies
to
individual
genetic
and
molecular
profiles,
enabling
more
targeted
effective
interventions.
Advances
in
genomic
technologies,
such
as
Next-Generation
Sequencing
(NGS),
biomarker
analyses
have
allowed
for
precise
identification
of
actionable
mutations
personalized
strategies.
However,
understanding
the
clinical
economic
implications
these
approaches
remains
a
priority
optimize
their
application
care.
Objective:
This
study
aims
evaluate
impact
on
outcomes,
focusing
progression-free
survival
(PFS),
overall
(OS),
quality
life,
cost-effectiveness.
By
comparing
patients
receiving
treatments
with
those
undergoing
standard
care,
seeks
assess
benefits
challenges
associated
precision
oncology.
Methods:
A
retrospective
cohort
was
conducted
at
tertiary
centers,
including
diagnosed
breast,
lung,
pancreatic
who
underwent
Genomic
profiling
performed
using
NGS
(e.g.,
PD-L1,
EGFR,
BRCA
mutations).
Outcomes
PFS
OS
were
analyzed
Kaplan-Meier
analysis
Cox
proportional
hazards
models.
Cost-effectiveness
evaluated
through
incremental
cost-effectiveness
ratio
(ICER)
calculations.
Data
sources
included
electronic
health
records
(EHRs),
registries,
databases
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA).
Results:
Patients
interventions
demonstrated
significantly
improved
compared
(PFS:
median
12.4
vs.
8.3
months;
OS:
24.6
18.7
months,
p
<
0.05).
Biomarker-driven
exhibited
highest
efficacy,
particularly
among
EGFR
BRCA.
revealed
that
medicine,
while
initially
expensive,
resulted
better
quality-adjusted
life
years
(QALYs),
making
it
economically
viable
long
term.
Conclusion:
findings
underscore
transformative
potential
enhancing
notable
improvements
life.
high
costs
accessibility
must
be
addressed
ensure
broader
adoption.
Future
research
should
focus
scaling
exploring
utility
across
diverse
populations
types.
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 21, 2025
The
correlation
between
tumor-specific
growth
factor
(TSGF)
and
the
prognosis
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)has
not
been
extensively
studied.
Research
was
designed
to
evaluate
potential
TSGF
as
a
predictive
marker
for
patients
with
CRC.
serum
quantified
stratified
into
elevated/normal
groups
based
on
established
threshold
detected
using
rate
method.
log-rank
test
employed
survival
analysis
3-year
overall
(OS).
Prognostic
independence
verified
through
Cox
proportional
hazards
model.
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
were
plotted
assess
clinical
application
value
TSGF.
A
total
2223
incorporated
in
our
study.
revealed
that
elevated
levels
associated
poorer
multivariate
demonstrated
an
independent
prognostic
factor.
signature
covering
T
staging,
N
CEA,
CA199
superior
capability
Area
Under
Curve
(AUC)
(Delong's
p
=
0.025).
is
correlating
OS
stage
I-III
CRC
patients.
Moreover,
new
including
can
effectively
improve
evaluation
CRC,
thereby
contributing
precision
medication.
Practical Laboratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e00446 - e00446
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Liquid
biopsy
is
an
innovative,
minimally
invasive
diagnostic
tool
revolutionizing
cancer
management
by
enabling
the
detection
and
analysis
of
cancer-related
biomarkers
from
bodily
fluids
such
as
blood,
urine,
or
cerebrospinal
fluid.
Unlike
traditional
tissue
biopsies,
which
require
procedures,
liquid
offers
a
more
accessible
repeatable
method
for
tracking
progression,
detecting
early-stage
cancers,
monitoring
therapeutic
responses.
The
technology
primarily
focuses
on
analyzing
circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs),
DNA
(ctDNA),
other
cancer-derived
genetic
materials.
These
provide
critical
information
heterogeneity,
mutation
profiles,
potential
drug
resistance.
In
clinical
practice,
has
demonstrated
its
utility
in
identifying
actionable
mutations,
guiding
personalized
treatment
strategies,
assessing
minimal
residual
disease
(MRD).
While
holds
immense
promise,
challenges
related
to
sensitivity,
specificity,
standardization
remain.
Efforts
optimize
pre-analytical
analytical
processes,
along
with
establishment
robust
regulatory
frameworks,
are
crucial
widespread
adoption.
This
abstract
highlights
transformative
diagnosis,
prognosis,
monitoring,
emphasizing
role
advancing
oncology.
Further
research,
trials,
harmonization
will
be
vital
realizing
full
precision
care.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
a
prevalent
and
lethal
tumor,
with
metastasis
being
the
leading
cause
of
mortality.
Previous
research
has
indicated
that
long
non-coding
RNA
(lncRNA)
CCAT2
involved
in
regulation
various
tumor
progression
mechanisms.
However,
precise
role
CRC
proliferation
remains
ambiguous.
This
study
seeks
to
elucidate
mechanisms
through
which
influences
CRC.
High-throughput
sequencing
RT-qPCR
were
used
detect
expression
Functional
analyses
including
CCK8,
colony
formation,
wound
healing
migration,
transwell
chamber,
Muse®
Cell
Analyzer
assays
performed
effects
gene
deletion
on
cells.
RNA-pulldown
protein
mass
spectrometry
employed
identify
interaction
between
GNB2
protein.
Increased
was
found
CRC,
especially
metastatic
Deletion
inhibited
cell
proliferation,
invasion
while
promoting
apoptosis.
The
shown
modulate
alterations
affect
ERK
Wnt
signaling
pathways,
thereby
metastasis.
plays
crucial
by
modulating
pathways
its
GNB2.
These
findings
highlight
importance
as
key
regulatory
element
underlying
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Surgery
and
chemoradiotherapy
are
the
main
clinical
treatment
methods
for
colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
but
prognosis
is
poor.
The
emergence
of
nanomedicine
brings
bright
light
to
CRC.
However,
there
has
not
been
a
comprehensive
systematic
analysis
CRC
by
bibliometrics.