JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
148(11), P. 1022 - 1022
Published: Sept. 22, 2022
Importance
Cetuximab-based
and
carboplatin-based
chemoradiotherapy
(CRT)
are
often
used
for
patients
with
locally
advanced
head
neck
cancer
who
ineligible
cisplatin.
There
no
prospective
head-to-head
data
comparing
cetuximab-based
regimens
radiosensitization.
Objective
To
compare
survival
CRT
in
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC).
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cohort
study
included
US
veterans
received
a
diagnosis
of
HNSCC
between
January
2006
December
2020
were
treated
systemic
therapy
radiation.
Data
cutoff
was
March
1,
2022
analysis
conducted
from
April-May
2022.
Exposures
Cisplatin,
cetuximab,
or
as
captured
VA
medication
registry.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Overall
by
estimated
using
Kaplan-Meier
methods.
We
propensity
score
inverse
probability
weighting
to
achieve
covariate
balance
cetuximab-treated
carboplatin-treated
Cox
regression
estimate
cause-specific
hazard
ratios
death
associated
carboplatin
vs
cetuximab.
also
performed
subgroup
analyses
oropharynx
nonoropharynx
primary
sites.
Results
A
total
8290
(median
[IQR]
age,
63
[58-68]
years;
8201
men
[98.9%];
1225
[15.8%]
Black
African
American
6424
[82.6%]
White
individuals)
nonmetastatic
cisplatin
(5566
[67%]),
(1231
[15%]),
cetuximab
(1493
[18%]).
Compared
cisplatin-treated
patients,
older
worse
performance
status
scores
higher
comorbidity
burden.
Median
(IQR)
overall
74.4
(22.3-162.2)
months
radiotherapy
(RT),
43.4
(15.3-123.8)
RT,
31.1
(12.4-87.8)
RT.
After
weighting,
improved
compared
(cause-specific
ratio,
0.85;
95%
CI,
0.78-0.93;
P
=
.001).
difference
prominent
the
subgroup.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
veteran
population
undergoing
treatment
CRT,
almost
third
receive
matching,
15%
improvement
suggesting
that
may
be
preferred
radiosensitizer,
particularly
cancers.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Abstract
With
the
rapid
increase
in
incidence
of
cervical
cancer,
anal
cancer
and
other
cancers,
human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
infection
has
become
a
growing
concern.
Persistent
with
high‐risk
HPV
is
major
cause
malignant
tumors.
In
addition,
microbiota
viruses
such
as
immunodeficiency
virus,
herpes
simplex
Epstein–Barr
virus
are
closely
associated
infection.
The
limited
effectiveness
existing
treatments
for
HPV‐associated
tumors
high
rates
recurrence
metastasis
patients
create
an
urgent
need
novel
effective
approaches.
recent
years,
vaccine
coverage
increased
can
reduce
serious
adverse
events.
Overall,
this
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
biology,
microbiome,
viral
interactions
development,
highlighting
more
approach
to
prevention
treatment.
Current
emerging
HPV‐related
control
treatment
strategies
also
further
explored.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1060 - 1060
Published: June 4, 2023
Background
and
aim:
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
is
sexually
transmitted,
one
of
the
three
most
common
transmitted
infections
(STIs)
in
both
males
females,
viral
STI.
A
crucial
public
health
strategy
to
protect
people
against
HPV
vaccination,
which
has
shown
its
effectiveness
preventing
HPV-related
diseases.
Presently,
types
vaccines
are
available
(bivalent,
quadrivalent,
nonvalent),
they
all
target
two
oncogenic
virus
genotypes
(HPV
16
18).
In
recent
years,
need
implement
vaccination
programmes
that
include
genders
been
discussed
order
achieve
herd
immunity
HPV.
To
date,
only
a
few
countries
have
included
young
their
programmes.
Thus,
our
objective
with
this
review
provide
an
overview
epidemiology
prevention
strategies
report
latest
findings
from
scientific
literature.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 725 - 725
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
The
NavDx®
blood
test
analyzes
tumor
tissue
modified
viral
(TTMV)-HPV
DNA
to
provide
a
reliable
means
of
detecting
and
monitoring
HPV-driven
cancers.
has
been
clinically
validated
in
large
number
independent
studies
integrated
into
clinical
practice
by
over
1000
healthcare
providers
at
400
medical
sites
the
US.
This
Clinical
Laboratory
Improvement
Amendments
(CLIA),
high
complexity
laboratory
developed
test,
also
accredited
College
American
Pathologists
(CAP)
New
York
State
Department
Health.
Here,
we
report
detailed
analytical
validation
NavDx
assay,
including
sample
stability,
specificity
as
measured
limits
blank
(LOBs),
sensitivity
illustrated
via
detection
quantitation
(LODs
LOQs).
LOBs
were
0-0.32
copies/μL,
LODs
0-1.10
LOQs
<1.20-4.11
demonstrating
data
provided
NavDx.
In-depth
evaluations
accuracy
intra-
inter-assay
precision
shown
be
well
within
acceptable
ranges.
Regression
analysis
revealed
degree
correlation
between
expected
effective
concentrations,
excellent
linearity
(R2
=
1)
across
broad
range
analyte
concentrations.
These
results
demonstrate
that
accurately
reproducibly
detects
circulating
TTMV-HPV
DNA,
which
aid
diagnosis
surveillance
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(2), P. 261 - 274
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
infection
is
the
most
common
sexually
transmitted
disease,
in
males
and
females
worldwide.
While
role
of
HPV
female
diseases
well
known
largely
studied,
have
negligibly
been
included
these
programs,
also
because
proportion
women
suffering
dying
from
HPV-related
much
larger
than
men.
The
aim
this
review
to
focus
on
male
patients.
Methods
We
performed
a
literature
analysis
electronic
database
PubMed.
considered
randomized
trials,
observational
retrospective
studies,
original
articles
having
as
topic
relationship
between
following
items:
oral,
anal
penile
cancers,
warts,
condylomas,
infertility,
altered
sperm
parameters,
anti-sperm
antibodies
(ASA).
experimental
vitro
studies
focused
effects
oocyte
fertilization,
blastocyst
development,
trophoblastic
cell
invasiveness.
In
addition,
describing
adjuvant
administration
vaccination
possible
strategy
promote
clearance
semen
infected
were
included.
Results
Regarding
head
neck
diseases,
important
non-neoplastic
disease
recurrent
respiratory
papillomatosis
(RRP).
neoplastic
cancers
attributable
has
increased
dramatically
nowadays,
it
thought
that
half
squamous
carcinomas
(HNSCCs)
cases
United
States
are
caused
by
with
high-risk
HPV.
noteworthy
andrological
practice
too.
It
was
described
high
prevalence,
ranging
50
70%,
shaft,
glans
penis/coronal
sulcus,
scrotal,
perianal,
regions.
Moreover,
patients,
associated,
among
other
cancers.
reported
about
10%
men
general
population
16%
unexplained
although
data
seem
widely
underestimated
according
clinical
experience.
particular,
seems
be
related
asthenozoospermia
(ASAs).
Conclusions
represents
health
problem
detrimental
social
public
impact.
Despite
evidence,
little
done
date
young
males.
Infectious Agents and Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2023
Abstract
Among
human
tumorigenic
viruses,
the
role
of
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
has
been
proven
as
one
most
important
oncoviruses
that
are
associated
with
a
large
number
cancers.
Most
cancers
genital
area
such
cervical
and
anal
cancer
caused
by
HPV,
in
many
other
cancers,
colorectal,
gastric,
liver,
esophageal,
urinary
bladder,
head
neck
it
is
considered
risk
factors.
Our
search
was
conducted
for
published
researches
between
2000
2022
using
several
international
databases
including
Scopus,
PubMed,
Web
Science
well
Google
scholar.
We
also
evaluated
additional
evidence
from
relevant
articles.
It
demonstrated
HPV
can
promote
tumorigenesis
via
focusing
on
genes,
proteins,
signaling
pathways,
E6
E7
oncoproteins
inhibiting
two
crucial
tumor
suppressors,
P53
Rb.
The
following
study
performed
to
investigate
different
malignant
under
influence
infection
changes
molecular
factors
infection.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(2)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
Persistent
infection
with
high‐risk
types
of
human
papillomaviruses
(HPV)
is
a
major
cause
cervical
cancer,
and
an
important
factor
in
other
malignancies,
for
example,
head
neck
cancer.
Despite
recent
progress
screening
vaccination,
the
incidence
mortality
are
still
relatively
high,
especially
low‐income
countries.
The
financial
burden
associated
treatment
could
be
decreased
if
simple,
rapid,
inexpensive
technology
HPV
testing
becomes
available,
targeting
individuals
further
monitoring
increased
risk
developing
Commercial
tests
available
market
often
expensive,
time‐consuming,
require
sophisticated
instrumentation,
which
limits
their
more
widespread
utilization.
To
address
these
challenges,
novel
technologies
being
implemented
also
diagnostics
that
include
isothermal
amplification
techniques,
lateral
flow
assays,
CRISPR‐Cas‐based
systems,
as
well
microfluidics,
paperfluidics
lab‐on‐a‐chip
devices,
ideal
point‐of‐care
decentralized
settings.
In
this
review,
we
first
evaluate
current
commercial
tests,
followed
by
description
advanced
technologies,
explanation
principles,
critical
evaluation
strengths
weaknesses,
suggestions
possible
implementation
into
medical
diagnostics.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Adoptive
cell
therapy
has
revolutionized
cancer
treatment,
especially
for
hematologic
malignancies.
T
cells
are
the
most
extensively
utilized
in
adoptive
therapy.
Currently,
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes,
receptor-transgenic
and
chimeric
antigen
receptor
three
main
therapies.
Tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes
kill
tumors
by
reinfusing
enlarged
that
naturally
target
tumor-specific
antigens
into
patient.
have
ability
to
specifically
destroy
tumor
via
precise
recognition
of
exogenous
receptors
with
major
histocompatibility
complex.
Chimeric
transfer
genes
specific
structural
domains
activation
signals
cells,
allowing
attack
without
assistance
Many
barriers
been
demonstrated
affect
clinical
efficacy
therapy,
such
as
heterogeneity
loss,
hard
trafficking
infiltration,
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
exhaustion.
Several
strategies
improve
explored,
including
multispecific
combination
immune
checkpoint
blockade,
targeting
microenvironment,
etc.
In
this
review,
we
will
summarize
current
status
application,
followed
bottlenecks
addition,
discuss
promising
result
even
more
incredible
advancements
solid
if
aforementioned
problems
can
be
handled.
Graphical
abstract
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(6)
Published: May 24, 2024
Human
papillomaviruses
(HPVs)
are
double-stranded
DNA
(dsDNA)
tumor
viruses
causally
associated
with
5%
of
human
cancers,
comprising
both
anogenital
and
upper
aerodigestive
tract
carcinomas.
Despite
the
availability
prophylactic
vaccines,
HPVs
continue
to
pose
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
primarily
due
inadequate
vaccine
access
coverage.
These
can
establish
persistent
infections
by
evading
intrinsic
defenses
infected
tissues
extrinsic
provided
professional
innate
immune
cells.
Crucial
for
their
evasion
strategies
is
unique
intraepithelial
life
cycle,
which
effectively
shields
them
from
host
detection.
Thus,
aimed
at
reactivating
response
within
or
transformed
epithelial
cells,
particularly
through
production
type
I
interferons
(IFNs)
lymphocyte-recruiting
chemokines,
considered
viable
solutions
counteract
adverse
effects
these
oncogenic
viruses.
This
review
focuses
on
complex
interplay
between
high-risk
HPV
oncoproteins
E6
E7
in
cells
HPV-associated
cancers.
In
particular,
it
details
molecular
mechanisms
modulate
response,
highlighting
progress
our
comprehension
processes.
It
also
examines
forward-looking
that
exploit
system
ameliorate
existing
anticancer
therapies,
thereby
providing
crucial
insights
into
future
therapeutic
developments.