Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e28406 - e28406
Published: March 1, 2024
Cisplatin
resistance
poses
a
major
challenge
in
the
treatment
of
oral
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC).
Deeper
investigations
into
mechanisms
underlying
this
drug
is
great
importance.
Here,
we
used
cellular
assays
and
clinical
immunohistochemistry
to
examine
molecular
pathways
involved
both
innate
acquired
cisplatin
resistance.
We
demonstrated
that
p62-mTORC1
signaling
complex
plays
pivotal
role,
driven
by
EGFR
network,
specifically
through
PI3K-Akt
axis
transcription
factor
C/EBP-β.
Elevated
p-mTOR
expression
was
associated
with
cancer
relapse
poor
prognosis
among
patients.
Additionally,
illustrated
mTOR
inhibitors
enhance
cytotoxic
effect
cisplatin,
employing
stem
characteristics.
Our
work
unveils
fundamental
for
resistance,
thereby
presenting
therapeutic
implications
OSCC.
International Journal of Oral Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Oral
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC)
develops
on
the
mucosal
epithelium
of
oral
cavity.
It
accounts
for
approximately
90%
malignancies
and
impairs
appearance,
pronunciation,
swallowing,
flavor
perception.
In
2020,
377,713
OSCC
cases
were
reported
globally.
According
to
Global
Cancer
Observatory
(GCO),
incidence
will
rise
by
40%
2040,
accompanied
a
growth
in
mortality.
Persistent
exposure
various
risk
factors,
including
tobacco,
alcohol,
betel
quid
(BQ),
human
papillomavirus
(HPV),
lead
development
potentially
malignant
disorders
(OPMDs),
which
are
lesions
with
an
increased
developing
into
OSCC.
Complex
multifactorial,
oncogenesis
process
involves
genetic
alteration,
epigenetic
modification,
dysregulated
tumor
microenvironment.
Although
therapeutic
interventions,
such
as
chemotherapy,
radiation,
immunotherapy,
nanomedicine,
have
been
proposed
prevent
or
treat
OPMDs,
understanding
mechanism
facilitate
identification
prognostic
thereby
improving
efficacy
treatment
patients.
This
review
summarizes
mechanisms
involved
Moreover,
current
interventions
methods
OPMDs
discussed
comprehension
provide
several
prospective
outlooks
fields.
Med,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(5), P. 290 - 310.e12
Published: May 1, 2023
BackgroundOrganoids
are
in
vitro
three-dimensional
structures
that
can
be
grown
from
patient
tissue.
Head
and
neck
cancer
(HNC)
is
a
collective
term
used
for
multiple
tumor
types
including
squamous
cell
carcinomas
salivary
gland
adenocarcinomas.MethodsOrganoids
were
established
HNC
tissue
characterized
using
immunohistochemistry
DNA
sequencing.
Organoids
exposed
to
chemo-
radiotherapy
panel
of
targeted
agents.
Organoid
response
was
correlated
with
clinical
response.
CRISPR-Cas9-based
gene
editing
organoids
applied
biomarker
validation.FindingsA
biobank
consisting
110
models,
65
generated.
retained
alterations
found
HNC.
Comparison
organoid
(primary
[n
=
6]
adjuvant
15])
indicated
potential
guiding
treatment
options
the
setting.
In
organoids,
radio-sensitizing
cisplatin
carboplatin
could
validated.
However,
cetuximab
conveyed
radioprotection
most
models.
HNC-targeted
treatments
tested
on
31
indicating
possible
novel
stratification
future.
Activating
PIK3CA
mutations
did
not
predict
alpelisib
organoids.
Protein
arginine
methyltransferase
5
(PRMT5)
inhibitors
identified
as
option
cyclin-dependent
kinase
inhibitor
2A
(CDKN2A)
null
HNC.ConclusionsOrganoids
hold
diagnostic
tool
personalized
medicine
(RT)
showed
trend
mimics
response,
predictive
patient-derived
Moreover,
discovery
validation.FundingThis
work
funded
by
Oncode
PoC
2018-P0003
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Receptor
tyrosine
kinases
(RTKs),
a
category
of
transmembrane
receptors,
have
gained
significant
clinical
attention
in
oncology
due
to
their
central
role
cancer
pathogenesis.
Genetic
alterations,
including
mutations,
amplifications,
and
overexpression
certain
RTKs,
are
critical
creating
environments
conducive
tumor
development.
Following
discovery,
extensive
research
has
revealed
how
RTK
dysregulation
contributes
oncogenesis,
with
many
subtypes
showing
dependency
on
aberrant
signaling
for
proliferation,
survival
progression.
These
findings
paved
the
way
targeted
therapies
that
aim
inhibit
crucial
biological
pathways
cancer.
As
result,
RTKs
emerged
as
primary
targets
anticancer
therapeutic
Over
past
two
decades,
this
led
synthesis
validation
numerous
small
molecule
kinase
inhibitors
(TKIs),
now
effectively
utilized
treating
various
types.
In
manuscript
we
provide
comprehensive
understanding
context
We
explored
alterations
specific
receptors
across
different
malignancies,
special
dedicated
examination
current
inhibitors,
highlighting
potential
therapies.
By
integrating
latest
evidence,
seek
elucidate
pivotal
biology
efficacy
inhibition
promising
treatment
outcomes.
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
92, P. 28 - 41
Published: March 15, 2023
The
family
of
mammalian
E2F
transcription
factors
(E2Fs)
comprise
8
members
(E2F1-E2F8)
classified
as
activators
(E2F1-E2F3)
and
repressors
(E2F4-E2F8)
primarily
regulating
the
expression
several
genes
related
to
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis
differentiation,
mainly
in
a
cycle-dependent
manner.
activity
is
frequently
controlled
via
retinoblastoma
protein
(pRb),
cyclins,
p53
ubiquitin-proteasome
pathway.
Additionally,
genetic
or
epigenetic
changes
result
deregulation
altering
S
phase
entry
apoptosis,
an
important
hallmark
for
onset
development
cancer.
Although
studies
reveal
E2Fs
be
involved
human
malignancies,
mechanisms
underlying
role
oral
cancer
lies
nascent
needs
further
investigations.
This
review
focuses
on
etiological
activity,
which
turn
transcriptionally
control
their
target
genes,
thus
contributing
metastasis,
drug/therapy
resistance.
Further,
we
will
discuss
therapeutic
strategies
E2Fs,
may
prevent
tumor
growth,
drug
International Journal of Surgery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
110(9), P. 5585 - 5594
Published: June 14, 2024
Background:
Limited
studies
have
explored
the
joint
effect
of
physical
activity
(PA)
and
dietary
quality
(DQ)
on
mortality
outcomes
cancer
population.
The
authors
aim
to
investigate
separate
prognostic
PA
DQ
survival
US
survivors.
Methods:
Data
survivors
(
n
=3007,
representing
22
million
survivors)
were
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
between
2007
2018.
was
assessed
using
self-reported
Global
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire
(GPAQ)
evaluated
through
Eating
Index-2015
(HEI-2015).
Kaplan–Meier
(KM)
curves
Cox
proportional
hazard
model
used
evaluate
associations
effects
with
among
Results:
In
analyses,
sufficiently
active
(≥600
MET-min/week)
qualified
(≥60)
presented
reduced
risks
all-cause
(HR
0.45,
95%
CI:
0.35–0.59)
as
compared
each
lifestyle
intervention
separately.
Meanwhile,
either
insufficiently
or
(>0
associated
lower
for
0.60,
0.40–0.90)
noncancer
0.43,
0.32–0.59).
Conclusions:
Our
study
highlights
combination
strongly
risk
findings
might
help
refine
recommendations
this
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 1482 - 1482
Published: July 19, 2024
Head
and
neck
cancers
(HNCs)
constitute
a
wide
range
of
malignancies
originating
from
the
epithelial
lining
upper
aerodigestive
tract,
including
oral
cavity,
pharynx,
larynx,
nasal
paranasal
sinuses,
salivary
glands.
Although
lymphomas
affecting
this
region
are
not
conventionally
classified
as
HNCs,
they
may
occur
in
lymph
nodes
or
mucosa-associated
lymphoid
tissues
within
head
neck.
Oncogenic
viruses
play
crucial
role
HNC
onset.
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
is
extensively
studied
for
its
association
with
oropharyngeal
cancers;
nevertheless,
other
oncogenic
also
contribute
to
development.
This
review
provides
an
overview
epidemiology,
pathogenesis,
advancements
detection
methods
associated
recognizing
HPV's
well-established
while
exploring
additional
viral
connections.
Notably,
Epstein-Barr
virus
linked
nasopharyngeal
carcinoma
lymphomas.
herpesvirus
8
implicated
Kaposi's
sarcoma,
Merkel
cell
polyomavirus
subsets
HNCs.
Additionally,
hepatitis
examined
their
potential
Understanding
contributions
area
critical
refining
therapeutic
approaches.
underlines
interaction
between
region,
highlighting
necessity
ongoing
research
elucidate
mechanisms
enhance
clinical
outcomes.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(9), P. 5255 - 5290
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
is
revolutionizing
head
and
neck
cancer
(HNC)
care
by
providing
innovative
tools
that
enhance
diagnostic
accuracy
personalize
treatment
strategies.
This
review
highlights
the
advancements
in
AI
technologies,
including
deep
learning
natural
language
processing,
their
applications
HNC.
The
integration
of
with
imaging
techniques,
genomics,
electronic
health
records
explored,
emphasizing
its
role
early
detection,
biomarker
discovery,
planning.
Despite
noticeable
progress,
challenges
such
as
data
quality,
algorithmic
bias,
need
for
interdisciplinary
collaboration
remain.
Emerging
innovations
like
explainable
AI,
AI-powered
robotics,
real-time
monitoring
systems
are
poised
to
further
advance
field.
Addressing
these
fostering
among
experts,
clinicians,
researchers
crucial
developing
equitable
effective
applications.
future
HNC
holds
significant
promise,
offering
potential
breakthroughs
diagnostics,
personalized
therapies,
improved
patient
outcomes.