Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(6), P. 2404 - 2419
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study
bioelastomeric
co‐polymer
comprised
of
glycerol,
sebacic
acid,
and
2‐hydroxyethyl
methacrylate,
loaded
with
varied
contents
nanohydroxyapatite
(0%–8%)
has
been
synthesized
via
polycondensation
reaction.
The
mechanical
properties,
that
is,
tensile
compressive
strength
modulus
have
enhanced
due
to
the
addition
silane‐treated
nanohydroxyapatite.
optimal
properties
for
these
nanocomposites
found
be
at
7%
loading.
X‐Ray
diffraction
analysis
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
revealed
efficient
dispersion
throughout
matrix
as
particles
well
agglomerates.
composite
was
cytocompatible
showed
excellent
biocompatibility
by
forming
thick
apatite
layers
in
simulated
body
fluid.
Highlights
Synthesis
PGS/nHA
nanocomposite
polycondensation.
Characterization
FTIR,
TGA,
XRD,
SEM,
AFM.
Water
absorption,
bioactivity
cytocompatibility
assessment.
vitro
degradation
evaluation.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
172, P. 116207 - 116207
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Lung
cancer
ranks
among
the
most
prevalent
forms
of
and
remains
a
significant
factor
in
cancer-related
mortality
across
world.
It
poses
challenges
to
healthcare
systems
society
as
whole
due
its
high
incidence,
rates,
late-stage
diagnosis.
Resveratrol
(RV),
natural
compound
found
various
plants,
has
shown
potential
nanomedicine
for
lung
treatment.
RV
varied
effects
on
cells,
including
promoting
apoptosis
by
increasing
pro-apoptotic
proteins
(Bax
Bak)
decreasing
anti-apoptotic
(Bcl-2).
also
hinders
cell
proliferation
influencing
important
signaling
pathways
(MAPK,
mTOR,
PI3K/Akt,
Wnt/β-catenin)
that
govern
progression.
In
addition,
acts
potent
antioxidant,
diminishing
oxidative
stress
safeguarding
cells
against
DNA
damage.
However,
using
alone
treatment
drawbacks,
such
low
bioavailability,
lack
targeting
ability,
susceptibility
degradation.
contrast,
nanoparticle-based
delivery
address
these
limitations
hold
promise
improving
outcomes
cancer;
nanoparticle
formulations
offer
advantages
improved
drug
delivery,
increased
stability,
controlled
release,
targeted
cells.
This
article
will
provide
an
overview
cancer,
explore
therapeutic
agent,
discuss
benefits
highlight
nanoparticles
treatment,
cancer.
By
optimizing
clinical
application,
future
studies
aim
enhance
overall
improve
prognosis
patients.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
modulate
the
expression
level
of
several
target
RNAs
(such
as
mRNAs)
post-transcriptionally
through
interactions
with
unique
binding
sites
in
3′-untranslated
region.
There
is
mounting
information
that
suggests
RBP
dysregulation
plays
a
significant
role
carcinogenesis.
However,
function
FMR1
autosomal
homolog
1(FXR1)
malignancies
just
beginning
to
be
unveiled.
Due
diversity
their
domains
and
functional
adaptability,
FXR1
can
regulate
diverse
transcript
processing.
Changes
interaction
RNA
networks
have
been
linked
emergence
cancer,
although
theoretical
framework
defining
these
alterations
insufficient.
Alteration
or
localization
has
mRNAs
cancer
suppressor
genes,
cancer-causing
genes
involved
genomic
stability.
In
particular,
FXR1-mediated
gene
regulation
involves
cellular
phenomena
related
growth,
metastasis,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition,
senescence,
apoptosis,
angiogenesis.
implicated
types,
suggesting
its
diagnostic
therapeutic
potential.
molecular
mechanisms
biological
effects
yet
understood.
This
review
highlights
current
knowledge
various
situations,
emphasizing
variety
complexity.
We
further
address
challenges
opportunities
targeting
for
diagnosis
treatment
propose
future
directions
research
oncology.
work
intends
provide
an
in-depth
emerging
oncotarget
multiple
roles
implications
biology
therapy.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Minimal
residual
disease
(MRD)
refers
to
a
very
small
number
of
tumor
cells
in
the
body
during
or
after
treatment,
representing
persistence
and
possibility
clinical
progress.
Circulating
DNA
(ctDNA)
is
fragment
actively
secreted
by
released
into
circulatory
system
process
apoptosis
necrosis
cells,
which
emerging
as
non-invasive
biomarker
dynamically
monitor
therapeutic
effect
prediction
recurrence.
The
feasibility
ctDNA
MRD
detection
revolution
ctDNA-based
liquid
biopsies
provides
potential
method
for
cancer
monitoring.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
main
methods
(PCR-based
Sequencing
Next-Generation
Sequencing)
their
advantages
disadvantages.
Additionally,
reviewed
significance
analysis
guide
adjuvant
therapy
predict
relapse
lung,
breast
colon
et
al.
Finally,
there
are
still
many
challenges
detection,
such
lack
standardization,
false-negatives
false-positives
results
make
misleading,
requirement
validation
using
large
independent
cohorts
improve
outcomes.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 21, 2023
As
the
second
leading
cause
of
cancer
worldwide,
colorectal
(CRC)
is
associated
with
a
poor
prognosis.
Although
recent
studies
have
explored
prognostic
markers
in
patients
CRC,
whether
tissue
microbes
carry
information
remains
unknown.
Here,
by
assessing
533
CRC
patients,
we
found
that
Proteobacteria
(43.5%),
Firmicutes
(25.3%),
and
Actinobacteria
(23.0%)
dominated
microbiota,
which
was
different
from
gut
microbiota.
Moreover,
two
clear
clusters
were
obtained
clustering
based
on
across
all
samples.
By
comparison,
relative
abundances
Bacteroidetes
cluster
1
significantly
higher
than
those
2;
while
compared
1,
more
abundant
2.
In
addition,
Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes
ratios
lower
Further,
2,
had
relatively
survival
(Log-rank
test,
p
=
0.0067).
correlating
patient
survival,
abundance
dominant
phyla,
including
Proteobacteria,
Firmicutes,
Bacteroidetes,
patients.
Besides,
co-occurrence
network
at
phylum
level
2
complicated
1.
Lastly,
detected
some
pathogenic
bacteria
enriched
promote
development
thus
to
survival.
contrast,
showed
significant
increases
probiotics
genera
resist
development.
Altogether,
this
study
provides
first
evidence
microbiome
carries
can
help
design
approaches
for
clinically
evaluating
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
As
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide,
cancer
significantly
burdens
patients
and
healthcare
system.
The
role
long
non-protein
coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
in
carcinogenesis
has
been
extensively
studied.
lncRNA
ELFN1-AS1
was
discovered
recently,
subsequent
studies
have
revealed
its
aberrantly
high
expression
various
tissues.
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
consistently
demonstrated
close
association
between
increased
malignant
tumor
characteristics,
particularly
gastrointestinal
malignancies.
Functional
assays
further
mechanistic
as
a
competitive
endogenous
RNA
for
microRNAs,
inducing
growth,
invasive
features,
drug
resistance.
Additionally,
investigation
into
clinical
implication
potential
diagnostic,
therapeutic,
and,
notably,
prognostic
marker.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
evidence
regarding
involvement
initiation
development,
highlighting
significance.
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
optimal
postoperative
surveillance
strategy
after
curative
resection
in
patients
with
stage
IV
colorectal
cancer
remains
unclear.
present
study
aimed
to
assess
the
cost‐effectiveness
of
strategies
recommended
by
various
academic
societies
for
resection.
Methods
This
economic
evaluation
used
a
Markov
state‐transition
model
compare
programs
proposed
guidelines
published
American
Society
Clinical
Oncology,
Colon
and
Rectal
Surgeons,
European
Medical
National
Comprehensive
Cancer
Network,
Japanese
Rectum.
Model
parameters
were
extracted
from
our
retrospective
data
who
had
synchronous
liver
and/or
lung
metastases
underwent
Cost‐effectiveness
was
assessed
using
an
incremental
ratio
quality‐adjusted
life
years,
maximum
acceptable
value
5
000
000–6
JPY/33333–40
USD.
Uncertainty
probabilistic
sensitivity
analyses.
Results
For
resection,
JSCCR‐strategy
most
cost‐effective,
2
888
628
JPY/19256
USD
compared
next
cost‐effective
program.
Probabilistic
analysis
showed
that
likely
be
selected
as
(76.1%–77.9%).
Conclusions
modeling
found
cancer.
Our
findings
suggest
intensive
is
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
a
prevalent
gastrointestinal
tumor
worldwide
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality.
Predicting
the
survival
of
CRC
patients
not
only
enhances
understanding
their
life
expectancies
but
also
aids
clinicians
in
making
informed
decisions
regarding
suitable
adjuvant
treatments.
Although
there
are
many
clinical,
genomic,
transcriptomic
studies
on
this
hot
topic,
few
have
explored
direction
integrating
advanced
deep
learning
algorithms
histopathological
images.
In
addition,
it
still
unclear
if
combining
images
molecular
data
can
better
predict
patients'
survival.
To
fill
gap,
we
proposed
study
novel
multimodal
computational
framework
using
Multimodal
Compact
Bilinear
Pooling
(MCBP)
to
5-year
from
images,
clinical
information,
data.
We
applied
our
genome
atlas
(TCGA)
data,
consisting
84
samples
mRNA
sequencing
gene
mutation
all
available.
Under
5-fold
cross-validation,
model
achieved
an
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.743.
Whereas,
image
information
AUCs
0.771
0.773
respectively,
than
that
solely.
Our
demonstrates
reasonably
patients,
appropriate
integration
these
or
further
enhance
predictive
performance.