Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 1678 - 1678
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
This
study
evaluated
ethosomes
as
a
novel
nanodelivery
system
for
nutlin-3a,
known
MDM2
inhibitor
and
activator
of
the
p53
pathway,
to
improve
nutlin-3a's
poor
solubility,
limiting
its
bio-distribution
therapeutic
efficacy.
The
potential
nutlin-3a-loaded
was
investigated
on
two
in
vitro
models
melanoma:
HT144
cell
line
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 4, 2024
Melanoma,
a
malignant
skin
cancer
arising
from
melanocytes,
exhibits
rapid
metastasis
and
high
mortality
rate,
especially
in
advanced
stages.
Current
treatment
modalities,
including
surgery,
radiation,
immunotherapy,
offer
limited
success,
with
immunotherapy
using
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
being
the
most
promising.
However,
rate
underscores
urgent
need
for
robust,
non-invasive
biomarkers
to
predict
patient
response
adjuvant
therapies.
The
microenvironment
of
melanoma
comprises
various
cells,
which
influence
tumor
growth
response.
Melanoma
cells
employ
multiple
mechanisms
escape,
defects
recognition
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
collectively
impact
efficacy.
Single-cell
analysis
technologies,
such
as
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq),
have
revolutionized
understanding
heterogeneity
dynamics.
These
technologies
facilitate
identification
rare
cell
populations,
co-expression
patterns,
regulatory
networks,
offering
deep
insights
into
progression,
response,
therapy
resistance.
In
realm
biomarker
discovery
melanoma,
has
demonstrated
significant
potential.
It
aids
uncovering
cellular
composition,
gene
profiles,
novel
markers,
thus
advancing
diagnosis,
treatment,
prognosis.
Additionally,
tumor-associated
antibodies
specific
genetic
markers
identified
through
hold
promise
predictive
biomarkers.
Despite
these
advancements,
challenges
RNA-protein
expression
discrepancies
persist,
necessitating
further
research.
Nonetheless,
remains
powerful
tool
elucidating
underlying
resistance,
ultimately
contributing
development
personalized
therapies
improved
outcomes.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(21), P. 11502 - 11502
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Amelanotic
melanoma
(AM)
is
a
subtype
of
hypomelanotic
or
completely
amelanotic
melanoma.
AM
rare
that
exhibits
higher
recurrence
rate
and
aggressiveness
as
well
worse
surveillance
than
typical
shows
dysregulation
melanin
production,
cell
cycle
control,
apoptosis
pathways.
Knowing
these
pathways
has
an
application
in
medicine
due
to
targeted
therapies
based
on
the
inhibiting
elements
abovementioned
Therefore,
we
summarized
discussed
biochemical
molecular
induction
personalized
approaches,
clinical
management,
future
directions
fact
relatively
rare.
commonly
misdiagnosed.
Hence,
role
biomarkers
becoming
significant.
Nonetheless,
there
shortage
specific
AM.
BRAF,
NRAS,
c-KIT
genes
are
main
targets
therapy.
However,
BRAF
KIT
varied
among
studies.
inhibitors
combined
with
MAK
demonstrate
better
results.
Immune
checkpoint
targeting
CTLA-4
programmed
death
receptor
1
(PD-1)
show
outcomes
separately.
Fecal
microbiota
transplantation
may
overcome
resistance
immune
therapy
Immune-modulatory
vaccines
against
indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenase
(IDO)
PD
ligand
(PD-L1)
nivolumab
be
efficient
treatment.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 2861 - 2861
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Cutaneous
melanoma
still
represents
a
significant
health
burden
worldwide,
being
responsible
for
the
majority
of
skin
cancer
deaths.
Key
advances
in
therapeutic
strategies
have
significantly
improved
patient
outcomes;
however,
most
patients
experience
drug
resistance
and
tumor
relapse.
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
are
small
subpopulation
different
tumors,
including
melanoma,
endowed
with
distinctive
capacities
self-renewal
differentiation
into
bulk
cells.
Melanoma
CSCs
characterized
by
expression
specific
biomarkers
intracellular
pathways;
moreover,
they
play
pivotal
role
onset,
progression
resistance.
In
recent
years,
great
efforts
been
made
to
dissect
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
protumor
activities
provide
basis
novel
CSC-targeted
therapies.
Herein,
we
highlight
intricate
crosstalk
between
bystander
microenvironment
(TME),
immune
cells,
endothelial
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs),
its
progression.
Specifically,
discuss
peculiar
escape
host
surveillance,
recruit
immunosuppressive
educate
toward
an
phenotype.
We
also
address
currently
investigated
that
could
pave
way
new
promising
approaches
care.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 30, 2024
Mucosal
melanoma
(MM)
poses
a
significant
clinical
challenge
due
to
its
aggressive
nature
and
limited
treatment
options.
In
recent
years,
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
promising
strategy
for
MM,
with
particular
focus
on
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
such
PD-1
CTLA-4
inhibitors.
These
have
demonstrated
substantial
efficacy
by
harnessing
the
body’s
response
against
tumors.
Moreover,
adoptive
cell
transfer
(ACT),
anti-angiogenic
therapy,
combination
therapies
garnered
attention
their
potential
in
MM
treatment.
ACT
involves
modifying
T
cells
target
cells,
showing
antitumor
activity.
Anti-angiogenic
therapy
aims
impede
tumor
growth
inhibiting
angiogenesis,
while
therapies,
including
targeted
offer
multifaceted
approach
overcome
resistance.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
advancements
highlighting
role
of
diverse
therapeutic
modalities
enhancing
outcomes
addressing
challenges
posed
this
malignancy.
Cancer Management and Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 825 - 839
Published: July 1, 2024
Background:
Exosomes
contain
abundant
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs),
playing
an
important
role
in
intercellular
communication.
However,
the
function
and
underlying
molecular
mechanism
of
exosomal
circRNAs
foot
metastatic
melanoma
remain
unclear.
Methods:
Twelve
differentially
expressed
between
patients
with
primary
were
screened
through
high-throughput
sequencing,
their
expression
levels
detected
by
real-time
reverse
transcriptase-polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR).
CircRNA102927
silencing
overexpression
A2058
cell
line
was
constructed,
effects
circRNA102927
on
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration,
invasion,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
assessed
using
counting
kit-8
(CCK-8),
flow
cytometry,
wound
healing,
Transwell,
Western
blot
assays,
respectively.
Results:
ROC
curve
showed
that
six
could
be
used
as
diagnostic
biomarkers
for
melanoma.
Melanoma-secreted
exosomes
induced
differentiation
CD4+
T
cells
into
Treg
cells.
highly
melanomas.
Functionally,
inhibited
EMT,
invasion
cells,
while
promoting
apoptosis.
Meanwhile,
had
opposite
effects.
Conclusion:
Our
investigation
suggests
may
suppress
metastasis
inhibiting
invasiveness,
EMT
Keywords:
circRNAs,
CircRNA102927,
melanoma,
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 1678 - 1678
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
This
study
evaluated
ethosomes
as
a
novel
nanodelivery
system
for
nutlin-3a,
known
MDM2
inhibitor
and
activator
of
the
p53
pathway,
to
improve
nutlin-3a's
poor
solubility,
limiting
its
bio-distribution
therapeutic
efficacy.
The
potential
nutlin-3a-loaded
was
investigated
on
two
in
vitro
models
melanoma:
HT144
cell
line