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bone cancer
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Bone sialoprotein facilitates anoikis resistance in lung cancer by inhibiting miR-150-5p expression.
Metastatic lung cancer is a highly prevalent cancer with a very low chance of long-term survival. Metastasis at secondary sites requires that cancer cells develop anoikis resistance to survive during circulation. High levels of bone sialoprotein (BSP), a member of the small integrin-binding ligand N-linked glycoproteins (SIBLINGs), have been shown to promote the spread of lung cancer cells; however, the effects of BSP in anoikis resistance are largely unknown. In this study, we determined that BSP promotes anoikis resistance in lung cancer cells. BSP was also shown to promote the expression of E-cadherin and vimentin (epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition markers, which have been utilized as indicators of anoikis resistance). It appears that BSP facilitates MMP-14-dependent anoikis resistance by inhibiting the synthesis of miR-150-5p and activating the ERK signalling pathway. Knockdown of BSP expression was shown to block lung cancer metastasis by lowering anoikis resistance in vivo. These results indicate that BSP is a promising target to deal with anoikis resistance and metastasis in human lung cancers.
801
bone cancer
39,466,634
177 Lu-PSMA-617 Radioligand Therapy in Patient With Prostate Cancer Sciatic Nerve Metastasis.
Patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer usually have lymph nodes and bone metastasis. We present a rare case of a 51-year-old patient with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who complained of left truncated sciatica and diffuse bone pain and who was referred for 177 Lu-prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) screening. Pretreatment 68 Ga-PSMA showed left sciatic nerve and multiple bone uptake. Patient underwent stereotactic radiotherapy on the sciatic nerve metastasis (30 Gy in 6 fractions of 5 Gy) before 7.4 GBq of 177 Lu-PSMA infusions. Left truncated sciatica disappeared after stereotactic radiotherapy. No additional toxicity was added to the sciatic nerve from 177 Lu-PSMA after stereotactic radiotherapy.
802
bone cancer
39,466,586
Survival Improvement of Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in the Immunotherapy Era: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a US Population.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) greatly improved outcomes of stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in randomized clinical trials. Limited data exists regarding the survival improvement of ICI use at the population level.
803
bone cancer
39,466,567
Clinicopathogenomic analysis of PI3K/AKT/PTEN-altered luminal metastatic breast cancer in Japan.
This rapid communication highlights the correlation between protein kinase B alpha (AKT1)-phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA)- phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) alterations and clinicopathological factors in Japanese patients with metastatic recurrent breast cancer (mBC). This study analyzed 1967 patients with luminal-type breast cancer who underwent cancer gene panel testing. The results demonstrated that AKT pathway alterations, including PI3K/AKT/PTEN, occurred in 1038 (52.8%) cases. Patients with AKT pathway mutations were older (p = 0.002) and had a higher rate of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) histology (p = 0.001), progesterone receptor (PgR) positivity (p = 0.006), and bone metastases (p = 0.001), and a lower rate of germline BRCA2 (p < 0.001). Comprehensive genomic profile results demonstrated a higher tumor mutational burden (TMB) (< 0.001) and lower tumor BRCA1/2 expression (< 0.001) in patients with mutations in the AKT pathway. These results are crucial for characterizing candidates for AKT pathway-targeted molecular therapies and conceptualizing optimal treatment strategies. Clinical trial registration: This study is an observational study and is therefore not registered with the clinical trials registration.
804
bone cancer
39,466,473
Cancer Trends in Inborn Errors of Immunity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) are susceptible to developing cancer due to defects in the immune system. The prevalence of cancer is higher in IEI patients compared to the immunocompetent population and cancers are considered as an important and common cause of death in IEI patients.
805
bone cancer
39,466,470
Mechanisms of Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 in Respiratory Diseases.
Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) belongs to the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily and plays an important role in regulating embryonic development, angiogenesis, osteogenic differentiation, tissue homeostasis, and cancer invasion. Increasing studies suggest BMP2 is involved in several respiratory diseases. This study aimed to review the role and mechanisms of BMP2 in respiratory diseases.
806
bone cancer
39,466,393
Multiple myeloma: What is the most cost-effective imaging strategy for initial detection of bone lesions?
To determine the cost-effectiveness of different imaging modalities for initial detection of multiple myeloma (MM)-defining bone lesions.
807
bone cancer
39,466,087
International Multicenter Retrospective Study From the Ultra-rare Sarcoma Working Group on Low-grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma, Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma, and Hybrid Forms: Outcome of Primary Localized Disease.
The aim of the study was to report the outcome of primary localized low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS), sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma (SEF), and hybrid LGFMS/SEF (H-LGFMS/SEF). Patients with primary localized LGFMS, SEF, or H-LGFMS/SEF, surgically treated with curative intent from January 2000 to September 2022, were enrolled from 14 countries and 27 institutions. Pathologic inclusion criteria were predefined by expert pathologists. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints were crude cumulative incidence (CCI) of local recurrence (LR), CCI of distant metastases (DM), and post-metastases OS (p-OS). Two hundred ninety-four patients (239 LGFMS, 32 SEF, and 23 H-LGFMS/SEF) were identified. At a median(m-) follow-up (FU) of 57.1 months, 12/294 patients died. The 5- and 10-year OS were 99.0% and 95.9% in LGFMS, 86.2% and 67.0% in SEF, and 84.8% and 84.8% in H-LGFMS/SEF, respectively. Predictors of worse OS included pathology, age at surgery, systemic therapy, and radiotherapy. LR developed in 13/294 (4.4%) patients. The observed m-time to LR was 10.7 months. The 5- and 10-yr CCI-LR were 4.7% in LGFMS and 6.6% in SEF, respectively. There were no LR events in H-LGFMS/SEF. The sole predictor of higher risk of LR was histology. DM developed in 23/294 (7.8%) patients. The observed m-time to DM was 28.2 months. The 5- and 10-yr CCI-DM were 1.3% and 2.7% in LGMFS, 29.9% and 57.7% in SEF, 48.9% and 48.9% in H-LGFMS/SEF, respectively. Predictors of higher risk of DM were histology, systemic therapy, and radiotherapy. Primary localized LGFMS treated with complete surgical resection has an excellent prognosis, while about 50% of H-LGFMS/SEF and SEF develop DM within 5 to 10 years. Very long-term FU is needed to understand absolute cure rates.
808
bone cancer
39,465,878
Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in managing bone loss post-endocrine therapy in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) kidney-tonifying methods in treating bone loss and osteoporosis following endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
809
bone cancer
39,465,866
Skin metastasis of BRCA mutated prostate cancer: A case report and a brief review of literature.
Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer has a poor prognosis especially when harboring DNA damage repair gene mutations, nevertheless, in the case of pathogenic BRCA gene mutations, PARPi demonstrated a survival benefit and is a validated treatment. Nowadays, there is no data regarding unusual metastases after these drugs. Cutaneous metastases appear rarely in prostate cancer and were associated with a worse prognosis. Moreover, there are no consolidated data concerning skin tropism of prostate cancer cells, neither in the case of BRCA-associated cancers.
810
bone cancer
39,465,666
The influence of different extraction indications on the morphological changes in the maxillary sinus: A retrospective cohort study.
The comprehensive effects of maxillary posterior tooth extraction on the maxillary sinus (MS) morphology remain to be thoroughly elucidated. This retrospective cohort study aimed at evaluating the influence of different extraction indications on the morphological changes in the MS by utilizing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
811
bone cancer
39,465,392
Management of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in adult patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia: results of a survey among Italian centers belonging to SEIFEM (Sorveglianza Epidemiologica Infezioni nelle Emopatie) group.
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812
bone cancer
39,465,343
Machine learning discrimination of Gleason scores below GG3 and above GG4 for HSPC patients diagnosis.
This study aims to develop machine learning (ML)-assisted models for analyzing datasets related to Gleason scores in prostate cancer, conducting statistical analyses on the datasets, and identifying meaningful features. We retrospectively collected data from 717 hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC) patients at Yunnan Cancer Hospital. Of these, data from 526 patients were used for modeling. Seven auxiliary models were established using Logistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), Decision Tree (DT), Extreme gradient boosting tree (XGBoost), Adaptive Boosting (Adaboost), and artificial neural network (ANN) based on 21 clinical biochemical indicators and features. Evaluation metrics included accuracy (ACC), precision (PRE), specificity (SPE), sensitivity (SEN) or regression rate(Recall), and f1 score. Evaluation metrics for the models primarily included ACC, PRE, SPE, SEN or Recall, f1 score, and area under the curve(AUC). Evaluation metrics were visualized using confusion matrices and ROC curves. Among the ensemble learning methods, RF, XGBoost, and Adaboost performed the best. RF achieved a training dataset score of 0.769 (95% CI: 0.759-0.835) and a testing dataset score of 0.755 (95% CI: 0.660-0.760) (AUC: 0.786, 95%CI: 0.722-0.803), while XGBoost achieved a training dataset score of 0.755 (95% CI: 95%CI: 0.711-0.809) and a testing dataset score of 0.745 (95% CI: 0.660-0.764) (AUC: 0.777, 95% CI: 0.726-0.798). Adaboost scored 0.789 on the training dataset (95% CI: 0.782-0.857) and 0.774 on the testing dataset (95% CI: 0.651-0.774) (AUC: 0.799, 95% CI: 0.703-0.802). In terms of feature importance (FI) in ensemble learning, Bone metastases at first visit, prostatic volume, age, and T1-T2 have significant proportions in RF's FI. fPSA, TPSA, and tumor burden have significant proportions in Adaboost's FI, while f/TPSA, LDH, and testosterone have the highest proportions in XGBoost. Our findings indicate that ensemble learning methods demonstrate good performance in classifying HSPC patient data, with TNM staging and fPSA being important classification indicators. These discoveries provide valuable references for distinguishing different Gleason scores, facilitating more accurate patient assessments and personalized treatment plans.
813
bone cancer
39,465,262
Bone scintigraphy based on deep learning model and modified growth optimizer.
Bone scintigraphy is recognized as an efficient diagnostic method for whole-body screening for bone metastases. At the moment, whole-body bone scan image analysis is primarily dependent on manual reading by nuclear medicine doctors. However, manual analysis needs substantial experience and is both stressful and time-consuming. To address the aforementioned issues, this work proposed a machine-learning technique that uses phases to detect Bone scintigraphy. The first phase in the proposed model is the feature extraction and it was conducted based on integrating the Mobile Vision Transformer (MobileViT) model in our framework to capture highly complex representations from raw medical imagery using two primary components including ViT and lightweight CNN featuring a limited number of parameters. In addition, the second phase is named feature selection, and it is dependent on the Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (AOA) being used to improve the Growth Optimizer (GO). We evaluate the performance of the proposed FS model, named GOAOA using a set of 18 UCI datasets. Additionally, the applicability of Bone scintigraphy for real-world application is evaluated using 2800 bone scan images (1400 normal and 1400 abnormal). The results and statistical analysis revealed that the proposed GOAOA algorithm as an FS technique outperforms the other FS algorithms employed in this study.
814
bone cancer
39,465,174
Distinct role of Klotho in long bone and craniofacial bone: skeletal development, repair and regeneration.
Bone defects are highly prevalent diseases caused by trauma, tumors, inflammation, congenital malformations and endocrine abnormalities. Ideally effective and side effect free approach to dealing with bone defects remains a clinical conundrum. Klotho is an important protein, which plays an essential role in regulating aging and mineral ion homeostasis. More recently, research revealed the function of Klotho in regulating skeleton development and regeneration. Klotho has been identified in mesenchymal stem cells, osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts in different skeleton regions. The specific function and regulatory mechanisms of Klotho in long bone and craniofacial bone vary due to their different embryonic development, ossification and cell types, which remain unclear and without conclusion. Moreover, studies have confirmed that Klotho is a multifunctional protein that can inhibit inflammation, resist cancer and regulate the endocrine system, which may further accentuate the potential of Klotho to be the ideal molecule in inducing bone restoration clinically. Besides, as an endogenous protein, Klotho has a promising potential for clinical therapy without side effects. In the current review, we summarized the specific function of Klotho in long bone and craniofacial skeleton from phenotype to cellular alternation and signaling pathway. Moreover, we illustrated the possible future clinical application for Klotho. Further research on Klotho might help to solve the existing clinical difficulties in bone healing and increase the life quality of patients with bone injury and the elderly.
815
bone cancer
39,464,894
PD-L1 blockade immunotherapy rewires cancer-induced emergency myelopoiesis.
Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, demonstrating exceptional clinical responses in a wide range of cancers. Despite the success, a significant proportion of patients still fail to respond, highlighting the existence of unappreciated mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance. Delineating such mechanisms is paramount to minimize immunotherapy failures and optimize the clinical benefit.
816
bone cancer
39,464,712
Association of mutation profiles with metastasis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
This study focused on the analysis of the correlation between common gene mutation types and metastatic sites in NSCLC patients.
817
bone cancer
39,464,073
DDX41 dissolves G-quadruplexes to maintain erythroid genome integrity and prevent cGAS-mediated cell death.
Deleterious germline
818
bone cancer
39,463,907
High Procalcitonin Does Not Always Indicate a Bacterial Infection.
Procalcitonin (PCT) has become essential for differentiating bacterial infections from viral infections and noninfectious causes of inflammation, as most inflammatory markers rise with inflammation without indicating a specific etiology. The significance of PCT was underscored during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many patients exhibited elevated inflammatory markers, complicating decisions regarding antibacterial therapy without PCT levels. However, a rise in PCT cannot always be attributed to a bacterial infection, as it is also a precursor of calcitonin produced in the thyroid gland. We present a case of a 77-year-old female patient with a history of medullary thyroid cancer, which she underwent surgical resection and radiotherapy for in 1980. She also experienced right vocal cord palsy as a side effect of radiotherapy and had stable liver metastases. Her past medical history included hypothyroidism, trigeminal neuralgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, prediabetes, meningioma, vertebral fracture, osteoporosis, depression, and chronic kidney disease stage 4. The patient had recurrent episodes of aspiration pneumonia and poor swallowing. She presented with progressive dysphagia, and her chest X-ray revealed consolidation, with positive Mycoplasma IgM. At the end of her antibiotic course, there were no residual infective symptoms. Prior to admission, a CT scan of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis showed bilateral upper zone medial fibrotic changes related to radiation, with no sinister lung lesions. It also revealed a few non-united fractures involving the left-sided ribs posteriorly, while biliary distension and liver and bone disease appeared stable. Interestingly, her PCT levels remained consistently elevated at >100 ng/L throughout her admission, despite normal CRP and white blood cell counts. This case was extensively discussed with the infectious diseases team, who suggested that the elevated PCT levels were likely related to thyroid cancer metastases, which can synthesize PCT. Consequently, PCT would be functionally increased in such circumstances and would be an unreliable marker for infection. Further analysis indicated that the PCT elevation resulted from her stable medullary thyroid cancer liver metastases, which were dormant and not affecting liver function but were secreting PCT. This case illustrates that a patient with medullary thyroid cancer metastases to the liver, who was treated for pneumonia, exhibited persistently high PCT levels despite completing the treatment. Calcitonin levels, checked on one occasion, were also elevated, reinforcing that the rise in PCT was attributed to production from medullary cancer metastatic cells rather than an inflammatory response. In bacterial septicemia, PCT is produced through alternate pathways, either directly or indirectly, and is therefore not related to the rise in calcitonin. Consequently, persistently high PCT levels in the absence of other infection markers should prompt further investigation.
819
bone cancer
39,463,621
Primary Epithelioid Angiosarcoma of the Tibia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Angiosarcoma of the bone is very rare, accounting for less than 1% of all malignant bone tumors. We report our experience with an epithelioid hemangiosarcoma arising in the proximal tibia and a review of the literature. The patient, an 85-year-old male, was referred to our institution because of left knee pain that had persisted for five months, and bone radiolucency was observed in the proximal tibia. A bone and prostate biopsy was performed due to a suspicion of prostate cancer and bone metastasis. The positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) showed accumulation in the prostate and proximal tibia, and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was high at 14.11 ng/mL. Therefore, we diagnosed the patient with bone metastasis of prostate cancer and performed curettage and cement filling. However, postoperative pathological diagnosis revealed an epithelioid hemangiosarcoma, and we considered amputation. Two months after curettage, the patient underwent transfemoral amputation because of local recurrence. Eight months after amputation, he died due to multiple metastases. Approximately 20% of cases with epithelioid hemangiosarcoma have multiple metastases at the time of initial diagnosis, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish from bone metastases of cancer because they may be arranged in foci or on cords. There are few reports of effective adjuvant therapy, and the clinical course can be rapid, so early amputation should be considered.
820
bone cancer
39,463,583
Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Romania: Results From a Decade-Long Single-Center Study.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most prevalent cancer in children, with continuously improving survival rates. As few studies in Romania have analyzed ALL patients and disease characteristics or survival, we conducted a retrospective study on 158 patients diagnosed with ALL admitted to the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at the Emergency Hospital for Children, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from January 2011 until April 2021. The most important objectives of the study are to establish full profiles of the patients and ALL, remission rates, relapses, and deaths, an epidemiology analysis to determine the incidence of ALL for comparison with the standard European population, and also to assess survival by the most important parameters, including minimal residual disease (MRD).
821
bone cancer
39,463,539
A Case of Cutaneous Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm on the Chest.
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare and aggressive blood cancer that often presents with skin lesions and can involve other organs, including the bone marrow. Despite initial responses to treatment, most patients eventually experience disease progression. We report the case of an 82-year-old male with a red chest nodule, later diagnosed with BPDCN and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Dermoscopy revealed reddish-purple dots, and a biopsy confirmed BPDCN. The patient responded to venetoclax and azacitidine but relapsed five months later. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of BPDCN and the utility of dermoscopy in this tumor, which can contribute to timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.
822
bone cancer
39,463,136
Concurrent Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Maxilla: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Bisphosphonates (BPs) are widely used for osteoporosis and cancer-induced bone diseases due to their antiresorptive properties, yet they pose risks such as medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).
823
bone cancer
39,463,072
Secondary haematological dysplasia after CAR-T-cell therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children.
The use of CAR-T is becoming more widespread in the treatment of haematological malignancies. In adults, secondary myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) after CAR-T have been described. However, there are currently no data on the risk of MDS following CAR-T in children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). We studied all children treated with CAR-T cells at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona and those with persistent cytopenias were evaluated at the cytological, cytogenetic, and molecular levels to look for MDS. A total of 106 patients received CAR-T for ALL. Among 40 patients without early relapse or subsequent therapy after CAR-T, four fulfilled the WHO criteria for myelodysplasia. These four patients had received a haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) prior to CAR-T and presented cytopenias with severe dysplastic changes in bone marrow after CAR-T. One patient had clonal MDS with high-risk cytogenetics arising from the host cells requiring a HSCT. Three patients had non-progressive dysplasia arising from the donor cells. Two are alive in complete remission with stable cytopenias and one succumbed to ALL relapse. This is the first description of post-CAR-T MDS and haematological dysplasia in children and highlights the need to monitor children with persistent post-CAR-T cytopenias.
824
bone cancer
39,462,986
Different phenotypes with different endings-Telomere biology disorders and cancer predisposition with long telomeres.
Rare germline pathogenic variants (GPVs) in genes essential in telomere length maintenance and function have been implicated in two broad classes of human disease. The telomere biology disorders (TBDs) are a spectrum of life-threatening conditions, including bone marrow failure, liver and lung disease, cancer and other complications caused by GPVs in telomere maintenance genes that result in short and/or dysfunctional telomeres and reduced cellular replicative capacity. In contrast, cancer predisposition with long telomeres (CPLT) is a disorder associated with elevated risk of a variety of cancers, primarily melanoma, thyroid cancer, sarcoma, glioma and lymphoproliferative neoplasms caused by GPVs in shelterin complex genes that lead to excessive telomere elongation and increased cellular replicative capacity. While telomeres are at the root of both disorders, the term TBD is used to convey the clinical phenotypes driven by critically short or otherwise dysfunctional telomeres and their biological consequences.
825
bone cancer
39,462,779
Relationships between depression level and serum inflammatory factors and thyroxine levels in patients with malignant bone tumors associated with depression.
To elucidate the relationships between depression level and serum inflammatory factors and thyroxine levels in patients with malignant bone tumors associated with depression.
826
bone cancer
39,462,650
The structure of the IL-11 signalling complex provides insight into receptor variants associated with craniosynostosis.
Interleukin 11 (IL-11), a member of the IL-6 family of cytokines, has roles in haematopoiesis, inflammation, bone metabolism, and craniofacial development. IL-11 also has pathological roles in chronic inflammatory diseases, fibrosis, and cancer. In this structural snapshot, we explore our recently published cryo-EM structure of the human IL-11 signalling complex to understand the molecular mechanisms of complex formation and disease-associated mutations. IL-11 signals by binding to its cell surface receptors, the IL-11 receptor α subunit (IL-11Rα) and glycoprotein 130 (gp130), to form a hexameric signalling complex. We examine the locations within the complex of receptor sequence variants that are associated with craniosynostosis and craniosynostosis-like phenotypes and speculate on potential molecular mechanisms leading to defects in signalling function. While these causative amino acid sequence changes in IL-11Rα are generally distal to interfaces between components of the complex, important structural residues are highly represented, including proline residues, cysteine residues involved in disulfide bonds, and residues within or surrounding the tryptophan-arginine ladder. We also note the locations and potential effects of amino acid substitutions within the extracellular domains of gp130 that are associated with craniosynostosis. As focus on the physiological and pathological functions of IL-11 grows, the importance of high-resolution structural knowledge of IL-11 signalling to understand disease-associated mutations and to inform therapeutic strategies will only increase.
827
bone cancer
39,462,146
Intra-Articular Osteochondroma in the Elbow: Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment in an 8-Year-Old Boy.
BACKGROUND Osteochondroma is the most common bone tumor and is a surface bone lesion that includes cortical and medullary bone with a hyaline cartilage cap. Benign osteochondroma is a common tumor in children that may be asymptomatic but can cause pain and limit joint movement when arising in a joint. This report describes the presentation, diagnosis, and management of an intra-articular osteochondroma of the right elbow joint in an 8-year-old boy. CASE REPORT An 8-year-old boy experienced persistent right elbow pain and limited motion, which were unresponsive to conservative measures. Examination revealed a firm swelling in the right cubital fossa. Radiographic and advanced imaging confirmed an osteochondroma originating from the capitellum and trochlea. Surgical exploration via a lateral approach and capsulotomy excised a lobulated intra-articular mass (5×2×1.5 cm). Histopathology showed a hyaline cartilage cap with typical chondrocytes and endochondral ossification, and normal fatty marrow and hematopoietic elements in the stroma. The procedure restored normal elbow function. This case is the first documented instance of an elbow joint intra-articular osteochondroma. CONCLUSIONS This report has highlighted the importance of surgical removal and histopathology in the diagnosis of this common bone lesion to exclude the differential diagnoses of intra-articular masses that include a foreign body, enchondroma, chondroblastoma, periosteal chondroma, chondromyxoid fibroma, or malignant chondrosarcoma.
828
bone cancer
39,462,063
Development and validation of a novel endoplasmic reticulum stress-related lncRNAs signature in osteosarcoma.
Osteosarcoma (OS) is a cancerous tumor, and its development is greatly influenced by long non-coding RNA (lncRNA). Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) is an essential biological defense process in cells and contributes to the progression of tumors. However, the exact mechanisms remain elusive. This study aims to develop a signature of lncRNAs associated with ERS in OS. This signature will guide the prognosis prediction and the determination of appropriate treatment strategies. The UCSC Xena database collected transcriptional and clinical data of OS and muscle, after identifying ERS differentially expressed genes, we utilized correlation analysis to determine the endoplasmic reticulum stress lncRNAs (ERLs). The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) and Cox regression analysis were utilized to develop an ERLs signature. To clarify the fundamental mechanisms controlling gene expression in low and high-risk groups, Gene Set Variation Analysis (GSVA) were conducted. In addition, the distinction between the two groups regarding drug sensitivity and immune-related activity was investigated to determine the immunotherapy effects. Utilizing RT-qPCR, the expression of model lncRNAs in OS cell lines was ascertained. The functional analysis of LINC02298 was carried out through in vitro experiments and pan-cancer analysis. This study successfully constructed an ERLs prognostic signature for OS, which comprised 5 lncRNAs (AC023157.3, AL031673.1, LINC02298, LINC02328, SNHG26). The risk signature predicted overall survival in patients with OS and was confirmed by assessing the validation and whole cohorts. Further, it was discovered that individuals classified as high-risk displayed suppressed immune activation, decreased infiltration of immune cells, and decreased responsiveness to immunotherapy. The RT-qPCR showed that the constructed risk prognosis model is reliable. Experimental validation has demonstrated that LINC02298 can promote OS cells' invasion, migration, and proliferation. In addition, LINC02298 exhibited significant differential expression in many types of cancer. Moreover, LINC02298 is an important biomarker in a variety of tumors. This study established a novel ERLs signature, which successfully predicted the prognosis of OS. The function of LINC02298 in OS was elucidated via in vitro experiments. Therefore, it offers new opportunities for predicting the clinical prognosis of OS and establishes the basis for targeted therapy in OS.
829
bone cancer
39,461,995
Circulating thrombospondin 2 as a predictor of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis B patients undergoing nucleos(t)ide analog therapy.
Thrombospondin 2 (TSP2) plays a vital role in collagen/fibrin formation, bone growth, vascular density regulation, hemostasis, and cell adhesion. Close associations of serum TSP2 with histological severity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic hepatitis C were reported. The present study investigated the significance of circulating TSP2 in chronic hepatitis B patients. Eighty-seven biopsy-proven chronic hepatitis B patients were analyzed in cross-sectional Study 1 to search for correlations between serum TSP2 levels prior to liver biopsy and clinicopathological parameters. In longitudinal Study 2, 51 chronic hepatitis B patients with long-term follow-up (mean: 7.5 years) were examined for changes in serum TSP2 levels during nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) therapy along with trends in hepatocarciongenesis. In Study 1, serum TSP2 levels were not significantly associated with portal inflammation or fibrosis. Study 2 revealed that serum TSP2 was significantly decreased after 48 weeks of NA therapy (P < 0.001). Notably, TSP2 levels at 48 weeks of NA administration (TSP2-48W) were significantly higher in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (+) group than in the HCC (-) group (P = 0.043). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that higher TSP2-48W (≥ 24 ng/mL) was associated with future HCC development (P = 0.030). Serum TSP2 levels may be a potential predictor of HCC development in hepatitis B patients receiving NA therapy. Longitudinal prospective studies are necessary to validate our findings.
830
bone cancer
39,461,883
High-dose opioids in advanced cancer: use factors-retrospective study.
To evaluate factors associated with high-dose opioid use in patients with advanced cancer and examine the effect of high-dose opioid use on patients' survival.
831
bone cancer
39,461,860
Photobiomodulation therapy to prevent oral mucositis and functional impairment in adult patients with haematological cancer undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: randomised trial protocol.
Oral mucositis is a highly prevalent condition in individuals treated for haematological neoplasms, primarily during haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The condition is known to delay recovery processes, increasing the risk of infection, the number of interventions and the length of hospital stays. The proposed Photobiomodulation Therapy for Oral Mucositis and Functional Impairment Transplantation Trial aims to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of using photobiomodulation in the oral cavity to prevent oral mucositis and functional impairment in adult patients undergoing HSCT.
832
bone cancer
39,461,672
m6A methylation regulators and ncRNAs in osteosarcoma: Potential therapeutic strategies.
Osteosarcoma (OS) represents the primary form of bone cancer observed in paediatric and adolescent populations. Nearly 10%-15% of patients have metastases at diagnosis, and the 5-year survival rate was less than 20%. Although numerous investigators have offered significant efforts, the survival rates for patients with OS have remained almost unchanged over the past three decades. The most pervasive and abundant modification of internal transcripts in eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) is N6-methyladenosine (m6A), and it is regulated by m6A methylation regulators. A number of recent studies have demonstrated that m6A modifications can regulate the biological activities of tumour cells and are intimately linked with cancer development, prognosis, drug resistance, and therapy. N6-methyladenosine modification of Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) has likewise shown a broad potential in gene regulation and tumor biology. Epigenetic changes induced by mRNAs and ncRNAs methylation are important for a better understanding of OS development and targeted drug development. Therefore, this paper summarises the biological functions of m6A-modified regulators in osteosarcoma and the role of mutual regulation between m6A and ncRNAs in osteosarcoma. Furthermore, the potential clinical applications of m6A modifications in OS are presented for consideration. It provides new directions for the future research and clinical treatment strategies of osteosarcoma.
833
bone cancer
39,461,111
Current status and future developments of biopolymer microspheres in the field of pharmaceutical preparation.
Polymer composite microspheres offer several advantages including highly designable structural properties, adjustable micro-nano particle size distribution, easy surface modification, large specific surface area, and high stability. These features make them valuable in various fields such as medicine, sensing, optics, and display technologies, with significant applications in clinical diagnostics, pathological imaging, and drug delivery in the medical field. Currently, microspheres are primarily used in biomedical research as long-acting controlled-release agents and targeted delivery systems, and are widely applied in bone tissue repair, cancer treatment, and wound healing. Different types of polymer microspheres offer distinct advantages and application prospects. Efforts are ongoing to transition successful experimental research to industrial production by expanding various fabrication technologies. This article provides an overview of materials used in microsphere manufacturing, different fabrication methods, modification techniques to enhance their properties and applications, and discusses the role of microspheres in drug delivery engineering.
834
bone cancer
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Evaluation and management of hepatic dysfunction, portal hypertension and portal/splanchnic vein thrombosis in patients with myelofibrosis undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation: A practice based survey on behalf of the Chronic Malignancies Working Party of the EBMT.
Heterogeneous approaches exist in regard to the management of disease-related co-morbidities in potential allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) candidates with myelofibrosis (MF). The EBMT Chronic Malignancies Working Party launched an electronic survey to evaluate how MF-specific comorbidities are approached and whether they ultimately affect the decision to transplant. A total of 41/63 (65%) Centers, all of whom were experienced in the management of MF allo-HCT, responded. Responses were aggregated and reported in a comparative fashion. Screening for portal hypertension (PH) was routinely performed in 54% centers, never in 12% and guided by clinical manifestations in the remaining. Involvement of hepatologists/gastroenterologists was always/very often considered in patients with signs of PH prior to transplant. Centers reported that radiological evidence of PH did not routinely represent a formal contraindication for allo-HCT in most cases (78%). Of note, most centers (61%) did not perform routine screening for gastroesophageal varices; this was systematically considered or guided by clinical manifestations in only 7% and 32% centers, respectively. Presence of gastroesophageal varices was always (15%) or occasionally (19%) considered a formal contraindication to allo-HCT. A prior history of portal vein thrombosis never (78%) or occasionally (15%) represented a formal contraindication. Three Centers would not proceed to transplant in such cases. Less importance was assigned to non-portal splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT), with all but one centre proceeding to transplant regardless of prior SVT. This survey highlights a considerable heterogeneity across responding centers in approaching MF-related comorbidities prior to transplant, suggesting that harmonisation guidelines are needed to address these issues in this patient population.
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Sex differences in recovery from postoperative sarcopenia during adjuvant CAPOX therapy for colorectal cancer.
Women are predisposed to develop intolerance to cancer chemotherapy. Sarcopenia and chemotherapy are mutually related. Women are generally intolerable to chemotherapeutics such as 5-fluorouracil. Although adjuvant oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, e.g. CAPOX is commonly used to treat colorectal cancer, its effects on patients in terms of sarcopenia and sex remain unknown. We investigated sex disparities in the impacts of CAPOX on body composition in this study.
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Why hematopoietic stem cells fail in Fanconi anemia: Mechanisms and models.
Fanconi anemia (FA) is generally classified as a DNA repair disorder, conferring a genetic predisposition to cancer and prominent bone marrow failure (BMF) in early childhood. Corroborative human and murine studies point to a fetal origin of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) attrition under replicative stress. Along with intriguing recent insights into non-canonical roles and domain-specific functions of FA proteins, these studies have raised the possibility of a DNA repair-independent BMF etiology. However, deeper mechanistic insight is critical as current curative options of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and emerging gene therapy have limited eligibility, carry significant side effects, and involve complex procedures restricted to resource-rich environments. To develop rational and broadly accessible therapies for FA patients, the field will need more faithful disease models that overcome the scarcity of patient samples, leverage technological advances, and adopt investigational clinical trial designs tailored for rare diseases.
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Monocyte and Macrophage Functions in Oncogenic Viral Infections.
Monocytes and macrophages are part of innate immunity and constitute the first line of defense against pathogens. Bone marrow-derived monocytes circulate in the bloodstream for one to three days and then typically migrate into tissues, where they differentiate into macrophages. Circulatory monocytes represent 5% of the nucleated cells in normal adult blood. Following differentiation, macrophages are distributed into various tissues and organs to take residence and maintain body homeostasis. Emerging evidence has highlighted the critical role of monocytes/macrophages in oncogenic viral infections, mainly their crucial functions in viral persistence and disease progression. These findings open opportunities to target innate immunity in the context of oncogenic viruses and to explore their potential as immunotherapies.
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Impact of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant on Safety and Outcomes of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell (CAR-T) Therapy in Patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM).
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Thrombotic, Cardiovascular, and Microvascular Complications of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Clonal Hematopoiesis (CHIP): A Narrative Review.
The most common causes of morbidity and mortality in the myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), with the exception of myelofibrosis, are venous and arterial thrombosis, as well as more recently discovered cardiovascular disease (CVD). Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is the subclinical finding in an individual of somatic mutations that are also found in clinically overt MPNs and other myeloid malignancies. The prevalence of "silent" CHIP increases with age. CHIP can transform into a clinically overt MPN at an estimated rate of 0.5 to 1% per year. It is likely, therefore, but not proven, that many, if not all, MPN patients had antecedent CHIP, possibly for many years. Moreover, both individuals with asymptomatic CHIP, as well as clinically diagnosed patients with MPN, can develop thrombotic complications. An unexpected and remarkable discovery during the last few years is that even CHIP (as well as MPNs) are significant, independent risk factors for CVD. This review discusses up-to-date information on the types of thrombotic and cardiovascular complications that are found in CHIP and MPN patients. A systemic inflammatory state (that is often subclinical) is most likely to be a major mediator of adverse reciprocal bone marrow-cardiovascular interplay that may fuel the development of progression of MPNs, including its thrombotic and vascular complications, as well as the worsening of cardiovascular disease, possibly in a "vicious cycle". Translating this to clinical practice for hematologists and oncologists who treat MPN patients, attention should now be paid to ensuring that cardiovascular risk factors are controlled and minimized, either by the patient's cardiologist or primary care physician or by the hematologist/oncologist herself or himself. This review is intended to cover the clinical aspects of thrombosis and cardiovascular complications in the MPN, accompanied by pathobiological comments.
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Hepatic Bone Morphogenetic Protein and Activin Membrane-Bound Inhibitor Levels Decline in Hepatitis C but Are Not Associated with Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) is an antagonist of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β type 1 signaling. BAMBI functions as an anti-fibrotic protein and exerts pro- as well as anti-cancerogenic activities. Our study aimed to correlate hepatocyte BAMBI protein levels in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with T stage, lymph node invasion, vessel invasion, grading, tumor size and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) stage, as well as with liver inflammation and fibrosis stages.
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Macrophages as Potential Therapeutic Targets in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogenous malignant hemopathy, and although new drugs have emerged recently, current treatment options still show limited efficacy. Therapy resistance remains a major concern due to its contribution to treatment failure, disease relapse, and increased mortality among patients. The underlying mechanisms of resistance to therapy are not fully understood, and it is crucial to address this challenge to improve therapy. Macrophages are immune cells found within the bone marrow microenvironment (BMME), of critical importance for leukemia development and progression. One defining feature of macrophages is their plasticity, which allows them to adapt to the variations in the microenvironment. While this adaptability is advantageous during wound healing, it can also be exploited in cancer scenarios. Thus, clinical and preclinical investigations that target macrophages as a therapeutic strategy appear promising. Existing research indicates that targeting macrophages could enhance the effectiveness of current AML treatments. This review addresses the importance of macrophages as therapeutic targets including relevant drugs investigated in clinical trials such as pexidartinib, magrolimab or bexmarilimab, but also provides new insights into lesser-known therapies, like macrophage receptor with a collagenous structure (MACRO) inhibitors and Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists.
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Prognostic Value of PlGF Upregulation in Prostate Cancer.
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, with metastasis, particularly to bone, being the primary cause of mortality. Currently, prognostic markers like PSA levels and Gleason classification are limited in predicting metastasis, emphasizing the need for novel clinical biomarkers. New molecules predicting tumor progression have been identified over time. Some, such as the immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) PD-1/PD-L1, have become valid markers as theranostic tools essential for prognosis and drug target therapy. However, despite the success of ICIs as an anti-cancer therapy for solid tumors, their efficacy in treating bone metastases has mainly proven ineffective, suggesting intrinsic resistance to this therapy in the bone microenvironment. This study explores the potential of immunological intratumoral biomarkers, focusing on placental growth factor (PlGF), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR1), and Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1), in predicting bone metastasis formation.
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Characterization of the Rat Osteosarcoma Cell Line UMR-106 by Long-Read Technologies Identifies a Large Block of Amplified Genes Associated with Human Disease.
The rat osteosarcoma cell line UMR-106 is widely used for the study of bone cancer biology but it has not been well characterized with modern genomic methods.
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Curcumin and Methotrexate: A Promising Combination for Osteosarcoma Treatment via Hedgehog Pathway Inhibition.
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most severe bone tumor in children. A chemotherapy regimen includes a combination of high-dose Methotrexate (MTX), doxorubicin, and cisplatin. These drugs cause acute and chronic side effects, such as infections, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, DNA damage, and inflammation. Therefore, to identify new therapeutic strategies, effective and with a safety profile, is necessary. The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway involved in tumorigenesis is active in OS. Hh components Patched receptor 1 (PTCH1), Smoothened (SMO), and glioma-associated oncogene homolog transcription factors (GLI1 and GLI2) are overexpressed in OS cell lines and patient samples. Curcumin (CUR)-with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties-downregulates Hh components in cancer, inhibiting progression. This study investigates CUR effects on the MG-63 OS cell line, alone and combined with MTX, to propose a novel therapeutic approach. Our study suggests CUR as a novel therapeutic agent in OS, particularly when combined with MTX. Targeting the Hh signaling pathway, CUR and MTX showed significant pro-apoptotic effects, increasing the BAX/Bcl-2 ratio and total apoptotic cell percentage. They reduced the expression of Hh pathway components (PTCH1, SMO, GLI1, and GLI2), inhibiting OS cell proliferation, survival, and invasion. CUR and MTX combined determined a β-Catenin decrease and a trend toward reducing NF-kB and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9). Our findings suggest CUR as a support to OS treatment, improving outcomes and reducing the adverse effects of current therapies.
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Targeting Oxidative Phosphorylation with a Novel Thiophene Carboxamide Increases the Efficacy of Imatinib against Leukemic Stem Cells in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) respond to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); however, CML leukemic stem cells (LSCs) exhibit BCR::ABL kinase-independent growth and are insensitive to TKIs, leading to disease relapse. To prevent this, new therapies targeting CML-LSCs are needed. Rates of mitochondria-mediated oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) in CD34
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Inflammatory Processes: Key Mediators of Oncogenesis and Progression in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Associations between inflammation and cancer were first discovered approximately 160 years ago by Rudolf Virchow, who observed that tumors were infiltrated with inflammatory cells, and defined inflammation as a pathological condition. Inflammation has now emerged as one of the key mediators in oncogenesis and tumor progression, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, the role of inflammatory processes in cancers is complicated and controversial, and the detailed regulatory mechanisms are still unclear. This review elucidates the dynamic interplay between inflammation and immune regulation, microenvironment alteration, metabolic reprogramming, and microbiome risk factors in PDAC, committing to exploring a deeper understanding of the role of crucial inflammatory pathways and molecules for providing insights into therapeutic strategies.
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Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Regulatory Mechanisms, Functions, and Therapeutic Implications.
Treatment options for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), a highly malignant tumor with poor prognosis, are limited. Recent developments in immunotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have offered new hope for treating iCCA. However, several issues remain, including the identification of reliable biomarkers of response to ICIs and immune-based combinations. Tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) of these hepatobiliary tumors has been evaluated and is under assessment in this setting in order to boost the efficacy of ICIs and to convert these immunologically "cold" tumors to "hot" tumors. Herein, the review TIME of ICCA and its critical function in immunotherapy. Moreover, this paper also discusses potential avenues for future research, including novel targets for immunotherapy and emerging treatment plans aimed to increase the effectiveness of immunotherapy and survival rates for iCCA patients.
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Evaluating Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Tumor Monitoring in Pediatric Sarcomas: Recent Advances and Future Directions.
Pediatric sarcomas present a significant challenge in oncology. There is an urgent need for improved therapeutic strategies for high-risk patients and better management of long-term side effects for those who survive the disease. Liquid biopsy is emerging as a promising tool to optimize treatment in these patients by offering non-invasive, repeatable assessments of disease status. Circulating biomarkers can provide valuable insights into tumor genetics and treatment response, potentially facilitating early diagnosis and dynamic disease monitoring. This review examines the potential of liquid biopsies, focusing on circulating biomarkers in the most common pediatric sarcomas, i.e., osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. We also highlight the current research efforts and the necessary advancements required before these technologies can be widely adopted in clinical practice.
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Measurable residual mutated IDH2 before allogeneic transplant for acute myeloid leukemia.
Routine genetic profiling of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at initial diagnosis has allowed subgroup specific prognostication, drug development, and clinical management strategies. The optimal approach for treatment response assessment for AML subgroups has not yet however been determined. A nationwide cohort of 257 adult patients in first remission (CR1) from AML associated with an IDH2 mutation (IDH2m) undergoing allogeneic transplant during the period 2013-2019 in the United States had rates of relapse and survival three years after transplantation of 24% and 71%, respectively. Pre-transplant clinical flow cytometry assessment was not useful in stratifying patients based on risk of post-transplant relapse or death. DNA-sequencing was performed on CR1 blood collected within 100 days before transplant. Persistent detection of IDH2m was common (51%) and associated with increased relapse and death compared to testing negative. Co-mutation at initial diagnosis with mutated NPM1 and/or FLT3-ITD was common in this cohort (41%) and use of these validated MRD markers provided superior stratification compared to IDH2m testing. Patients testing negative for IDH2m prior to transplant had low relapse-related death, regardless of conditioning intensity. Post-transplant relapse rates for those with persistently detectable IDH2m in pre-transplant remission were lower after the FDA approval of enasidenib in August 2017.
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Severe ICANS after CAR T-cell therapy and assessment of prevention with levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis following CAR T-cell for DLBCL & PMBCL in Europe: a survey on behalf of the Cellular Therapy & Immunobiology Working Party (CTIWP) of the EBMT.
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Antibody blockade of the PSGL-1 immune checkpoint enhances T-cell responses to B-cell lymphoma.
Despite advancements in cancer immunotherapy, most lymphomas remain unresponsive to checkpoint inhibitors. P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1), recently identified as a promoter of T-cell exhaustion in murine melanoma models, has emerged as a novel immune checkpoint protein and promising immunotherapeutic target. In this study, we investigated the potential of PSGL-1 antibody targeting in B-cell lymphoma. Using allogeneic co-culture systems, we demonstrated that targeted antibody interventions against human PSGL-1 enhanced T-cell activation and effector cytokine production in response to lymphoma cells. Moreover, in vitro treatment of primary lymphoma cell suspensions with PSGL-1 antibody resulted in increased activation of autologous lymphoma-infiltrating T cells. Using the A20 syngeneic B-cell lymphoma mouse model, we found that PSGL-1 antibody treatment significantly slowed tumor development and reduced the endpoint tumor burden. This antitumoral effect was accompanied by augmented tumor infiltration of CD4
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An institutional protocol including socket alveoplasty and primary closure following dental extractions for patients with an elevated risk of developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of alveoplasty and primary closure following dental extractions in patients with an elevated medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) risk.Study design A retrospective review of 46 patients with an elevated MRONJ risk was conducted. This included a total of 124 teeth extracted, due to unrestorable caries (n = 46; 37%) and peri-apical pathology (n = 44; 35%).Results Our results showed 0% (n = 0) of patients in our cohort developed MRONJ post-operatively. Most patients were being treated with intravenous zoledronic acid for breast cancer (n = 23; 50%), with an average of 15 doses (range 1-72).Conclusions This study supports the use of alveoplasty and primary closure for patients with an elevated MRONJ risk. The authors highlight the importance of pre-operative cone beam computed tomography imaging, optimisation of immune status, post-operative prophylactic antibiotics, and the delay of bone modifying agents recommencement as influential factors in mitigating risk and favouring successful outcomes.
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CMTM3 regulates neutrophil activation and aggravates sepsis through TLR4 signaling.
Regulation of neutrophil activation plays a significant role in managing sepsis. CKLF-like MARVEL transmembrane domain containing (CMTM)3 is a membrane protein involved in immune response. Here, we find that CMTM3 expression is elevated in sepsis and plays a crucial role in mediating the imbalance of neutrophil migration. Cmtm3 knockout improves the survival rate of septic mice, mitigate inflammatory responses, and ameliorate organ damage. Mechanistically, the deletion of Cmtm3 reduced the expression of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) on neutrophils, leading to a decrease in the expression of C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2) on the cell membrane. This resulted in a reduced migration of neutrophils from the bone marrow to the bloodstream, thereby attenuating their recruitment to vital organs. Our findings suggest that targeting CMTM3 holds promise as a therapeutic approach to ameliorate the dysregulation of neutrophil migration and multi-organ damage associated with sepsis.
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Quizartinib with donor lymphocyte infusion for post-transplant relapse of FLT3-ITD-positive acute myeloid leukemia.
FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3-internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD)-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has a poor prognosis, particularly with DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations. Quizartinib, a FLT3 inhibitor showing clinical benefit in FLT3-ITD-positive AML, has unclear safety and efficacy when combined with donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI). We report a case of FLT3-ITD-positive AML with DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations that relapsed after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT) and was treated with quizartinib and DLI. A 49-year-old man was diagnosed with AML. Target-sequencing analysis of the bone marrow revealed FLT3-ITD, DNMT3A R882, and NPM1 mutations. Although the patient achieved complete remission (CR) through induction therapy and received allo-HCT, he relapsed on day 71. Quizartinib was initiated on day 79, and the patient achieved CR with incomplete recovery on day 106. He did not desire a second allo-HCT and continued quizartinib in combination with DLI, which was started on day 156 and administered eight times every 2 to 3 months. The patient achieved hematological CR on day 163 and remained in molecular CR 3 years after allo-HCT without adverse effects. Quizartinib combined with DLI may be a feasible treatment for early relapse of FLT3-ITD-positive AML after allo-HCT, even with concurrent DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations.
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[On the relevance of histopathology results in oropharyngeal cancer with mandibular involvement and the necessary imaging].
Planning of surgical procedures in patients suffering from oropharyngeal cancer requires appropriate imaging, particularly in consideration of the spatial relationship to the mandible. Resection of portions of the mandible (box, marginal, or segmental resection) is often necessary, while simultaneously avoiding overtreatment. Typically, a computed tomography (CT) scan is initially performed. However, the question arises of whether CT alone is adequate for reliable assessment of mandibular involvement.
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Ginsenoside Rh1 regulates the immune microenvironment of hepatocellular carcinoma via the glucocorticoid receptor.
Ginsenoside Rh1 (G-Rh1) has been confirmed to inhibit the growth of breast cancer and colon cancer, but its therapeutic effect on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unclear. This study investigates the therapeutic effect of G-Rh1 on HCC as well as the underlying mechanism.
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An observational study of the causes of an isolated elevated alkaline phosphatase level of unclear etiology.
Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a commonly obtained laboratory test, but its diagnostic specificity is limited because it is found in multiple tissues. We investigated patients with isolated, elevated, ALP levels without an obvious etiology at presentation to determine the frequency of different causes of an isolated elevated ALP.
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Socioeconomic disparities in reception of limb-sparing surgery versus amputation for lower extremity sarcoma.
In lower extremity sarcoma treatment, limb salvage approaches present superior alternatives to amputation due to reduced postoperative morbidity and improved quality of life. This study provides a novel analysis of socioeconomic disparities that may affect reception of limb-sparing surgery.
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Global, regional, and national burden of injuries, and burden attributable to injuries risk factors, 1990 to 2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019.
In this study, the trends and current situation of the injury burden as well as attributable burden to injury risk factors at global, regional, and national levels based on the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 are presented.
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Regional differences in reimbursement rates from Medicare, Medicaid, and FAIR Health across common procedures for neurological surgeons.
FAIR Health-a nonprofit, state-funded database-was created as an independent repository of healthcare claims paid data to address allegations of price fixing. Many insurers have forced physicians to negotiate payments based on Medicare rates, rather than utilizing FAIR Health. The authors' objective was to provide an overview of regional differences in reimbursement rates per several sample neurosurgical Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and to compare Medicare, Medicaid, and usual, customary, and reasonable rates via FAIR Health rate estimates.
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Surgical options for metastatic spine tumors: WFNS spine committee recommendations.
Surgical treatments for metastatic spine tumors have evolved tremendously over the last decade. Improvements in immunotherapies and other medical treatments have led to longer life expectancy in cancer patients. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the incidence of metastatic spine tumors. Spine metastases remain the most common type of spine tumor. In this study, we systematically reviewed all available literature on metastatic spine tumors and spinal instability within the last decade. We also performed further systematic reviews on cervical metastatic tumors, thoracolumbar metastatic tumors, and minimally invasive surgery in metastatic spine tumors. Lastly, the results from the systematic reviews were presented to an expert panel at the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) meeting, and their consensus was also presented.
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Azacitidine in combination with shortened venetoclax treatment cycles in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
The combination of venetoclax with hypomethylating agents is currently the standard of care for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. Despite its favorable efficacy, clinical use is often associated with post-remission cytopenia, frequently necessitating treatment delays and dose modifications. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of shortened venetoclax treatment durations. A multicenter analysis was conducted involving 20 adult AML patients receiving venetoclax (7 or 14 days with 9 and 11 patients, respectively) combined with 5-azacitidine (5-7 days) between 2021 and 2024. The cohort included patients from four German academic centers all treated in first line. Outcome measures included bone marrow response, transfusion dependence, overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Median age was 73.5 years, with 70% of patients having secondary AML. Adverse molecular risk was observed in 75% of patients. The overall response rate (ORR) was 100%, with a composite complete remission rate of 78%. No significant differences in response rates were observed between the 7-day and 14-day venetoclax regimens. Median OS for the cohort was 15 months. Infection-related complications were observed in 55% of patients, with severe sepsis in 20% of cases. In this cohort, shortened venetoclax regimens demonstrated efficacy comparable to standard treatment protocols, with a potential reduction in hematologic toxicity. These findings support the individualization of treatment regimens to optimize clinical outcomes while potentially minimizing adverse effects.
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Peptide-Conjugated Vascular Endothelial Extracellular Vesicles Encapsulating Vinorelbine for Lung Cancer Targeted Therapeutics.
Lung cancer is one of the major cancer types and poses challenges in its treatment, including lack of specificity and harm to healthy cells. Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems (NDDSs) show promise in overcoming these challenges. While conventional NDDSs have drawbacks, such as immune response and capture by the reticuloendothelial system (RES), extracellular vesicles (EVs) present a potential solution. EVs, which are naturally released from cells, can evade the RES without surface modification and with minimal toxicity to healthy cells. This makes them a promising candidate for developing a lung-cancer-targeting drug delivery system. EVs isolated from vascular endothelial cells, such as human umbilical endothelial-cell-derived EVs (HUVEC-EVs), have shown anti-angiogenic activity in a lung cancer mouse model; therefore, in this study, HUVEC-EVs were chosen as a carrier for drug delivery. To achieve lung-cancer-specific targeting, HUVEC-EVs were engineered to be decorated with GE11 peptides (GE11-HUVEC-EVs) via a postinsertional technique to target the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) that is overexpressed on the surface of lung cancer cells. The GE11-HUVEC-EVs were loaded with vinorelbine (GE11-HUVEC-EVs-Vin), and then characterized and evaluated in in vitro and in vivo lung cancer models. Further, we examined the binding affinity of ABCB1, encoding P-glycoprotein, which plays a crucial role in chemoresistance via the efflux of the drug. Our results indicate that GE11-HUVEC-EVs-Vin effectively showed tumoricidal effects against cell and mouse models of lung cancer.
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Silver Nanoparticles in Therapeutics and Beyond: A Review of Mechanism Insights and Applications.
Silver nanoparticles (NPs) have become highly promising agents in the field of biomedical science, offering wide therapeutic potential due to their unique physicochemical properties. The unique characteristics of silver NPs, such as their higher surface-area-to-volume ratio, make them ideal for a variety of biological applications. They are easily processed thanks to their large surface area, strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR), stable nature, and multifunctionality. With an emphasis on the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and prospective advantages of silver NPs, this review attempts to give a thorough overview of the numerous biological applications of these particles. The utilization of silver NPs in diagnostics, such as bioimaging and biosensing, as well as their functions in therapeutic interventions such as antimicrobial therapies, cancer therapy, diabetes treatment, bone repair, and wound healing, are investigated. The underlying processes by which silver NPs exercise their effects, such as oxidative stress induction, apoptosis, and microbial cell membrane rupture, are explored. Furthermore, toxicological concerns and regulatory issues are discussed, as well as the present difficulties and restrictions related to the application of silver NPs in medicine.
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A plain language summary of the final analysis of the GRIFFIN study of daratumumab plus lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone for people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
This summary describes the final analysis of the GRIFFIN study. In this study, participants were newly diagnosed with a type of blood and bone marrow cancer called multiple myeloma, had never received any treatment, and were able to undergo an autologous stem cell transplant. The GRIFFIN study looked at adding the drug daratumumab (D) to a combination of standard treatments called RVd (lenalidomide [R], bortezomib [V], and dexamethasone [d]) during the treatment phases induction and consolidation, followed by daratumumab and lenalidomide (D-R) maintenance. Participants also received an autologous stem cell transplant to further help reduce multiple myeloma. The GRIFFIN study looked at whether D-RVd followed by D-R maintenance was better at killing multiple myeloma cells compared with RVd on its own followed by R maintenance on its own, and if treatments were safe. This summary also describes results from 2 other GRIFFIN publications: one that looked at participants with certain multiple myeloma characteristics or demographic factors that are associated with worse outcomes, and another that looked at how treatments impacted the participants' quality of life.
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PLLA/GO Scaffolds Filled with Canine Placenta Hydrogel and Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Bone Repair in Goat Mandibles.
Bone defects in animals can arise from various causes, including diseases, neoplasms, and most commonly, trauma. Comminuted fractures that exceed the critical size may heal poorly due to deficient or interrupted vascularization, resulting in an insufficient number of progenitor cells necessary for bone regeneration. In this context, 3D printing techniques using poly-L-lactic acid/graphene oxide (PLLA/GO) aim to address this issue by creating customized scaffolds combined with canine placenta hydrogel and mesenchymal stem cells for use in goat mandibles, compared to a control group using titanium plate fixation. Ten canine placentas were decellularized and characterized using histological techniques. A hydrogel derived from the canine placenta extracellular matrix (cpECM) was produced to improve cell attachment to the scaffolds. In vitro cytotoxicity and cell adhesion to the cpECM hydrogel were assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The resulting biomaterials, cpECM hydrogel and PLLA/GO scaffolds, maintained their functional structure and supported cell adhesion, maintenance, and proliferation in vitro. Thermography showed that PLLA/GO scaffolds with cpECM hydrogel performed effectively, similar to the control group. Computed tomography scans revealed bone calluses, suggesting an ongoing repair process. These findings demonstrate the innovative technological potential of these materials for use in surgical interventions. Future studies on PLLA/GO scaffolds will provide further insights into their effects on goat models.
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A Systematic Review of Stem Cell Applications in Maxillofacial Regeneration.
Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing oral and maxillofacial surgeries with stem cells, particularly mesenchymal stem cells, for tissue and bone regeneration. Despite promising
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Failure Modes in Orthopedic Oncologic Reconstructive Surgery: A Review of Imaging Findings and Failure Rates.
Limb salvage surgeries utilizing endoprostheses and allografts are performed for a variety of oncologic conditions. These reconstructions can fail and require revision for many reasons, which are outlined and classified into mechanical failures (soft tissue failures, aseptic loosening, structural failure), non-mechanical failures (infection, tumor progression), and pediatric failures (physeal arrest, growth dysplasia). Distinct radiologic and clinical findings define specific failure subtypes but are sparsely illustrated in the radiology literature. Specifically, an understanding of the organizational structure of the failure modes can direct radiologists' search for post-reconstruction complications, enhance an appreciation of their prognostic significance, and facilitate research by standardizing the language and conceptual framework around outcomes. The purpose of this review is to highlight the key radiologic findings and imaging studies of each failure mode in orthopedic oncologic reconstructive surgery in the context of risk factors, failure rates, prognosis and survival statistics, and clinical decision-making regarding chemotherapy, radiation, and revision surgery.
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Lymphopenia Induced by Different Neoadjuvant Chemo-Radiotherapy Schedules in Patients with Rectal Cancer: Bone Marrow as an Organ at Risk.
Radiotherapy (RT)-induced lymphopenia may hinder the anti-tumor immune response. Preoperative RT or chemo-RT (CRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer is a standard therapeutic approach, while immunotherapy has been approved for mismatch repair-deficient rectal tumors. We retrospectively analyzed 98 rectal adenocarcinoma patients undergoing neoadjuvant CRT with VMAT (groups A, B, C) or IMRT (group D) techniques, with four different RT schemes: group A (n = 24): 25 Gy/5 Gy/fraction plus a 0.2 Gy/fraction rectal tumor boost; group B (n = 22): 34 Gy/3.4 Gy/fraction, with a 1-week treatment break after the first five RT fractions; group C (n = 20): 46 Gy/2 Gy/fraction plus a 0.2 Gy/fraction rectal tumor boost; group D (n = 32): 45 Gy/1.8 Gy/fraction followed by 5.4 Gy/1.8 Gy/fraction to the rectal tumor. We examined the effect of the time-corrected normalized total dose (NTD-T) to the BM on lymphopenia. Groups A and B (hypofractionated RT) had significantly higher lymphocyte counts (LCs) after RT than groups C and D (
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Automating Dental Condition Detection on Panoramic Radiographs: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Opportunities.
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Focal Unspecific Bone Uptake on [
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The Role of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy.
This study aimed to assess the impact of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on nutritional intake, body weight, and body composition in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy. The study evaluated whether ONS could prevent treatment-related nutritional deterioration.
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AREG Upregulation in Cancer Cells via Direct Interaction with Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Promotes Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression Through EGFR-Erk/p38 MAPK Signaling.
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a key component of the tumor microenvironment and significantly contribute to the progression of various cancers, including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Our previous study established a direct co-culture system of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (progenitors of CAFs) and ESCC cell lines, which facilitates the generation of CAF-like cells and enhances malignancy in ESCC cells. In this study, we further elucidated the mechanism by which CAFs promote ESCC progression using cDNA microarray analysis of monocultured ESCC cells and those co-cultured with CAFs. We observed an increase in the expression and secretion of amphiregulin (AREG) and the expression and phosphorylation of its receptor EGFR in co-cultured ESCC cells. Moreover, AREG treatment of ESCC cells enhanced their survival and migration via the EGFR-Erk/p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Immunohistochemical analysis of human ESCC tissues showed a positive correlation between the intensity of AREG expression at the tumor-invasive front and the expression level of the CAF marker FAP. Bioinformatics analysis confirmed significant upregulation of
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Long-Term Human Immune Reconstitution, T-Cell Development, and Immune Reactivity in Mice Lacking the Murine Major Histocompatibility Complex: Validation with Cellular and Gene Expression Profiles.
Humanized mice transplanted with CD34
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Deciphering signet ring cells in the bone marrow of a child - a rare case report with review of literature.
The metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma that diffusely invades the bone marrow frequently has a short clinical course and an unfavourable prognosis. This case study aimed to elucidate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of gastric cancer patients with diffuse bone marrow metastases. The specific clinicopathologic features associated with diffuse bone metastasis from gastric cancer must be given special attention due to the poor prognosis of this condition. Regular follow-up and a bone marrow examination in high-risk patients can assist in identifying advanced disease early.
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CircRNA TUBA1C promotes proliferation and glucose metabolism, and blocks apoptosis of osteosarcoma cells through sponging miR-143-3p.
Osteosarcoma (OS) is a malignant bone tumour that commonly occurs in paediatric and adolescent patients. Currently, effective therapy for OS remains elusive due to poor patient survival rates. In this study, we observed significantly elevated expressions of circTUBA1C in OS tumours and cells. Silencing circTUBA1C effectively suppressed proliferation and glucose metabolism, and promoted apoptosis of OS cells. Furthermore, we discovered that miR-143-3p played a reverse role to circTUBA1C in OS cells. Bioinformatics analysis, RNA pull-down assay, and luciferase assay demonstrated that circTUBA1C acted as a sponge for miR-143-3p, blocking its expression in OS cells. Finally, rescue experiments showed that inhibition of miR-143-3p in circTUBA1C-silenced OS cells significantly overrode the low-circTUBA1C-mediated miR-143-3p upregulation and OS cell progression in vitro and in vivo . Our results demonstrate the critical roles and molecular targets of circTUBA1C in modulating OS progression, suggesting that circTUBA1C inhibition could serve as a new therapeutic strategy for treating OS.
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An unusual clinical and histopathologic presentation of a maxillofacial ameloblastoma: a literature review and case report.
The objectives of this article are to describe an unusual clinical and histopathologic presentation of an ameloblastoma affecting the right maxilla, maxillary sinus, and nasal cavity and to discuss the difficulty of establishing a clinical classification based on the most recent edition of Head and Neck Tumours in the WHO Classification of Tumours series (2022). A 74-year-old man presented with a 6 × 6-cm expansile, ulcerated mass on the right lateral palate. A clinical diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma was rendered. A biopsy was performed, and the specimen showed multiple histologic patterns of ameloblastoma inconclusive of odontogenic or sinonasal origin. Cone beam computed tomographic imaging demonstrated a well-defined unilocular mass in the right maxilla extending up to the nasal cavity. A surgical resection was performed and confirmed the diagnosis of maxillary ameloblastoma with extension into the nasal cavity. This dilemma in delayed diagnosis led to a literature search for similar maxillary ameloblastoma cases with extension into vital structures. In 45 cases previously reported in the literature, the median age of patients with maxillary ameloblastoma was 50 years, and there was extensive involvement of adjacent vital structures. The nasal cavity/sinonasal region (24/45), orbit/orbital floor (12/45), multiple fossae (5/45), and base of the skull (4/45) were the most common extensions of maxillary ameloblastoma. Fifteen patients had lesions with multiple extensions, and 1 patient showed lung metastasis. The most common histologic presentation was the follicular pattern, followed by the plexiform pattern or mixed follicular and plexiform patterns. Surgical interventions were performed on most patients, with the majority undergoing maxillectomy. Differentiating primary sinonasal ameloblastoma from gnathic ameloblastoma with sinonasal extension is challenging, and this article discusses subtle radiographic criteria and symptoms that aid in the distinction of both types. The authors suggest that variants of maxillary ameloblastoma with extensive involvement of the sinonasal region, orbit, or base of the skull be classified with a clinical diagnosis of maxillofacial ameloblastoma, regardless of the tumor origin.
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Pathologic jaw lesions associated with impacted teeth.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the histopathologic diagnoses and radiographic characteristics of lesions associated with impacted teeth. In this retrospective study, 2624 biopsy reports were assessed. If the report was a record of a pericoronal lesion, the age and sex of the patient and the location, microscopic diagnosis, radiographic features, and size of the lesion were recorded. The Pearson chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis, and Fisher exact tests were used for statistical analysis. In total, 189 patients (7.2%) had lesions associated with impacted teeth. The mean (SD) age of affected patients was 25.91 (14.38) years, and 51.9% of patients with pericoronal lesions were male. The most common lesion sites were the posterior region of the maxilla (43.3%) and the posterior region of the mandible (38.0%). Dentigerous cysts (DCs) constituted 64.6% of the lesions, and odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) represented 18.5%. Radiographs were available in 153 cases, and most lesions were radiolucent (96.1%), had well-defined outlines (99.3%), and were unilocular (87.6%). Lesions larger than 2.0 cm were 5.5 times more likely than smaller lesions to be diagnosed as non-DC lesions (P = 0.001; Kruskal-Wallis test). Although most of the lesions associated with impacted teeth were DCs, there were other lesions with aggressive behavior, such as OKCs, ameloblastomas, and glandular odontogenic cysts, which require more extensive treatment. Lesions that were 2.0 cm or greater showed a higher probability of being non-DC lesions.
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Discovery and Characterization of BAY-184: A New Potent and Selective Acylsulfonamide-Benzofuran
KAT6A and KAT6B genes are two closely related lysine acetyltransferases that transfer an acetyl group from acetyl coenzyme A (AcCoA) to lysine residues of target histone substrates, hence playing a key role in chromatin regulation. KAT6A and KAT6B genes are frequently amplified in various cancer types. In breast cancer, the 8p11-p12 amplicon occurs in 12-15% of cases, resulting in elevated copy numbers and expression levels of chromatin modifiers like KAT6A. Here, we report the discovery of a new acylsulfonamide-benzofuran series as a novel structural class for KAT6A/B inhibition. These compounds were identified through high-throughput screening and subsequently optimized using molecular modeling and cocrystal structure determination. The final tool compound, BAY-184 (
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HOXD1 inhibits lung adenocarcinoma progression and is regulated by DNA methylation.
The homeobox (HOX) gene family encodes a number of highly conserved transcription factors and serves a crucial role in embryonic development and tumorigenesis. Homeobox D1 (HOXD1) is a member of the HOX family, whose biological functions in lung cancer are currently unclear. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer data analysis Portal of HOXD1 expression patterns demonstrated that HOXD1 was downregulated in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patient samples compared with adjacent normal tissue. Western blotting analysis demonstrated low HOXD1 protein expression levels in lung LUAD cell lines. The Kaplan‑Meier plotter database demonstrated that reduced HOXD1 expression levels in LUAD correlated with poorer overall survival. Meanwhile, an
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Future directions in myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms and acute myeloid leukaemia classification: from blast counts to biology.
Myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) are neoplastic haematopoietic cell proliferations that are diagnosed and classified based on a combination of morphological, clinical and genetic features. Specifically, the percentage of myeloblasts in the blood and bone marrow is a key feature that has historically separated MDS from AML and, together with several other morphological parameters, defines distinct disease entities within MDS. Both MDS and AML have recurrent genetic abnormalities that are increasingly influencing their definitions and subclassification. For example, in 2022, two new MDS entities were recognised based on the presence of SF3B1 mutation or bi-allelic TP53 abnormalities. Genomic information is more objective and reproducible than morphological analyses, which are subject to interobserver variability and arbitrary numeric cut-offs. Nevertheless, the integration of genomic data with traditional morphological features in myeloid neoplasm classification has proved challenging by virtue of its sheer complexity; gene expression and methylation profiling also can provide information regarding disease pathogenesis, adding to the complexity. New machine-learning technologies have the potential to effectively integrate multiple diagnostic modalities and improve on historical classification systems. Going forward, the application of machine learning and advanced statistical methods to large patient cohorts can refine future classifications by advancing unbiased and robust previously unrecognised disease subgroups. Future classifications will probably incorporate these newer technologies and higher-level analyses that emphasise genomic disease entities over traditional morphologically defined entities, thus promoting more accurate diagnosis and patient risk stratification.
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A novel strategy of co-expressing CXCR5 and IL-7 enhances CAR-T cell effectiveness in osteosarcoma.
Solid tumors are characterized by a low blood supply, complex stromal architecture, and immunosuppressive milieu, which inhibit CAR-T cell entry and survival. CXCR5 has previously been employed to increase CAR-T cell infiltration into CXCL13+ cancers. On the other hand, IL-7 improves the survival and persistence of T cells inside a solid tumor milieu.
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MiR-150-5p inhibits cell proliferation and metastasis by targeting FTO in osteosarcoma.
Osteosarcoma (OS), recognized as the predominant malignant tumor originating from bones, necessitates an in-depth comprehension of its intrinsic mechanisms to pinpoint novel therapeutic targets and enhance treatment methodologies. The role of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) in OS, particularly its correlation with malignant traits, and the fundamental mechanism, remains to be elucidated.
884
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39,449,564
Association of MRI findings with intra-articular tumour extension.
Treatment of high-grade limb bone sarcoma that invades a joint requires en bloc extra-articular excision. MRI can demonstrate joint invasion but is frequently inconclusive, and its predictive value is unknown. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of direct and indirect radiological signs of intra-articular tumour extension and the performance characteristics of MRI findings of intra-articular tumour extension.
885
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Histone modifications and Sp1 promote GPR160 expression in bone cancer pain within rodent models.
Bone cancer pain (BCP) affects ~70% of patients in advanced stages, primarily due to bone metastasis, presenting a substantial therapeutic challenge. Here, we profile orphan G protein-coupled receptors in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) following tumor infiltration, and observe a notable increase in GPR160 expression. Elevated Gpr160 mRNA and protein levels persist from postoperative day 6 for over 18 days in the affected DRG, predominantly in small-diameter C-fiber type neurons specific to the tibia. Targeted interventions, including DRG microinjection of siRNA or AAV delivery, mitigate mechanical allodynia, cold, and heat hyperalgesia induced by the tumor. Tumor infiltration increases DRG neuron excitability in wild-type mice, but not in Gpr160 gene knockout mice. Tumor infiltration results in reduced H3K27me3 and increased H3K27ac modifications, enhanced binding of the transcription activator Sp1 to the Gpr160 gene promoter region, and induction of GPR160 expression. Modulating histone-modifying enzymes effectively alleviated pain behavior. Our study delineates a novel mechanism wherein elevated Sp1 levels facilitate Gpr160 gene transcription in nociceptive DRG neurons during BCP in rodents.
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The economic cost of care in poor graft function following allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
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Despite the systemic impact of both cancer and the associated immune response, immuno-PET is predominantly centered on assessment of the immune milieu within the tumor microenvironment. The aim of this study was to assess the value of [
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Diagnosis and Management of Atypical Femoral Fractures and Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients with Osteoporosis.
Anti-osteoporosis treatments reduce fracture risk but maybe associated with rare adverse events with long-term use such as atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). AFFs are rare but more likely with prolonged bisphosphonate use, whereas MRONJ incidence is higher in cancer patients on high-dose antiresorptive therapy. Following diagnosis, effective treatment options are available to manage both of these rare complications. An individualized treatment approach is advised with close monitoring.
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Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Local Cancer Control and Skeletal Stabilization of Periacetabular Osteolytic Metastases Under C-Arm Imaging Guidance.
Cancers are chronic manageable diseases in the era of the second phase of the Cancer Moonshot program by the US government. Patients with cancer suffer from various forms of orthopaedic morbidities, namely locomotive syndrome in cancer patients (Cancer Locomo). Type I encompasses orthopaedic conditions directly caused by cancers such as pathological fractures. Type II includes conditions caused by cancer treatments in cases of osteopenia, bone necrosis, insufficiency fractures, nonunions, and postsurgical complications. Type III defines coexisting conditions such as arthritis. The fundamental philosophy is that orthopaedic surgeons facilitate lifesaving ambulatory anticancer drug therapies by preventing and improving Cancer Locomo. Skeletal metastasis-specific procedures are evolving currently. Recently emerging percutaneous ambulatory minimally invasive procedures address skeletal reinforcement and local cancer control while avoiding many complications and drawbacks from extensive open surgical reconstructive procedures. Three-dimensional imaging techniques are useful but are not always available for acetabular procedures in all healthcare facilities. In this review, the techniques of percutaneous guidewire and antegrade cannulated screw placement under standard C-arm fluoroscopy are described in detail. In addition, cancer-induced bone loss, biomechanical data of percutaneous skeletal reinforcement, and clinical outcomes of minimally invasive procedures were reviewed.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy in Patients with Gynecologic Cancer and Radiation-Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.
Patients with gynecologic, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary malignancy are at elevated risk of developing premature ovarian insufficiency from the multimodality therapies used to treat their cancers. Premature ovarian insufficiency can result in long-term decrements to all-cause mortality, bone density, cardiovascular health, sexual health, cognitive health, and body mass. Hormone replacement therapy has been demonstrated to reverse these long-term sequalae with the goal of restoring estrogen concentrations to physiological levels. Here, we discuss a practical approach for initiation of hormone replacement therapy as well as challenges to consider.
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Shift from Widespread to Tailored Antifungal Prophylaxis in Lymphoma Patients Treated with CD19 CAR T Cell Therapy: Results from a Large Retrospective Cohort.
Patients undergoing CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy exhibit multiple immune deficits that may increase their susceptibility to infections. Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are life-threatening events in the setting of hematologic diseases. However, there is ongoing debate regarding the optimal role and duration of antifungal prophylaxis in this specific patient population. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of IFI prophylactic strategies over time and to assess IFI incidence rates in a cohort of patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) lymphoma treated with CAR-T cell therapy. A single-center retrospective study was conducted on a cohort of patients with R/R B cell lymphoma treated with CD19 CAR-T cell therapy between April 2016 and March 2023. Group A (April 2016-August 2020) consisted of patients primarily treated with fluconazole, irrespective of their individual IFI risk profile. In Group B (September 2020-March 2023) antifungal prophylaxis was recommended only for high-risk patients. Overall, 330 patients were included. Antifungal prophylaxis was prescribed to 119/142 (84%) patients in Group A and 58/188 (31%) in Group B (P < .001). Anti-mold azoles were prescribed to 8 (5.6%) patients in Group A and 21 (11.2%) patients in Group B. In Group A, 42 (29%) patients were switched to another antifungal, 9 (21%) because of toxicity, with 6 cases of transaminitis and 3 cases of prolonged QTc. In Group B, 21 (11.2%) patients were switched to the antifungal drug, mainly from fluconazole or micafungin to a mold-active agent following revised guidelines. No difference was found in liver toxicity between the two groups at infusion, day 10, and day 30. No significant differences were observed between the groups. IFIs following CAR-T cell therapy were rare, with 1 case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis in group A (.7%) and 1 case of invasive aspergillosis in Group B (.5%), both occurring in patients on micafungin prophylaxis. In this large single-center cohort of patients with R/R lymphoma treated with CAR-T cells, we show that individualized prophylaxis, alongside careful management of CAR-T cell-related toxicities such as CRS, was associated with a very low IFI rate, avoiding the risk of unnecessary toxicities, drug-drug interactions, and high costs.
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Real-World Outcomes of Upfront Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma With Deletion 17p.
Despite tremendous advancements in multiple myeloma (MM) therapeutics, outcomes remain heterogeneous, heavily influenced by clinical and cytogenetic factors. Among these, deletion of the short arm of chromosome 17 (del(17p)) is a strong predictor of poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate real-world outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) with del(17p) undergoing upfront autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HCT). We conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of patients with NDMM who underwent upfront auto-HCT at MD Anderson Cancer Center between 2008 and 2018. Primary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), with secondary endpoints being hematological response and measurable residual disease (MRD) status postauto-HCT. MRD status in the bone marrow biopsy was evaluated using 8-color next-generation flow cytometry with a sensitivity of 1/10
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Resolution of immune checkpoint inhibitors-induced inflammatory arthritis while maintaining active treatment with checkpoint inhibitors and after its discontinuation: An observational study.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors-induced inflammatory arthritis (ICI-IA) affects about 5% of ICI recipients. We aimed (1) to characterize the resolution of ICI-IA during ICI treatment and after ICI discontinuation and (2) to assess how ICI-IA influences ICI management across time.
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Template based segmental mandibulectomy with nerve preservation and patient-specific PEEK plate reconstruction in a dog.
A 7-year-old French Bulldog presented with an acanthomatous ameloblastoma affecting approximately 30% of the right mandibular body. We utilized a patient-specific 3D-printed surgical template to perform lateral fenestration of the mandible and elevation of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), facilitating nerve preservation during subsequent segmental mandibulectomy. The resulting critical-sized bone defect was anatomically stabilized using a patient-specific polyetheretherketone (PEEK) bridging plate. The recovery process was uneventful, with maintained occlusion and orofacial sensitivity.Similar to cases in humans with ameloblastoma, preserving orofacial sensitivity through the preservation of the inferior alveolar nerve seems feasible in dogs. Consequently, potential negative consequences of permanent regional denervation, which are unavoidable in traditional mandibulectomy, can be avoided. Bridging the ostectomy with a PEEK plate, offering advantages such as radiolucency, absence of imaging artifacts, and a modulus of elasticity similar to bone, proved to be functional in this canine patient, with no signs of complications observed up to the latest follow-up at 6 months.
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Pediatric Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors: Presentation, Diagnosis, Therapeutic Strategies, and Survivorship-A Review.
Central nervous system (CNS) embryonal tumors represent a diverse group of neoplasms and have a peak incidence in early childhood. These tumors can be located anywhere within the CNS, and presenting symptoms typically represent tumor location. These tumors display distinctive findings on neuroimaging and are staged using magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spine as well as evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid. Diagnosis is made based on an integrated analysis of histologic and molecular features via tissue sampling. Risk stratification is based on integration of clinical staging and extent of resection with histologic and molecular risk factors. The therapeutic approach for these tumors is multimodal and includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, tailored to the individual patient factors (including age) and specific tumor type. Comprehensive supportive care including management of nausea, nutrition support, pain, fertility preservation, and mitigation of therapy-related morbidity (including hearing protection) is imperative through treatment of CNS embryonal tumors. Despite advances in therapy and supportive care, the long-term consequences of current treatment strategies are substantial. Integration of less toxic, molecularly targeted therapies and a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to survivorship care are essential to improving survival and the overall quality of life for survivors.
896
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Delayed En Bloc Excision of L3 for Metastatic Sacrococcygeal Teratoma on a 1-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report.
A 1-year old boy was presented with cauda equina syndrome and progressive loss of motor function in lower limbs. MRI and CT scans revealed a sacrococcygeal teratoma with metastases para-aortically and in L3 producing compression into the epidural space. Despite metastases and a progressive cauda equina, neoadjuvant treatment was given to achieve cytoreduction for neurological recovery and facilitate curative treatment.
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Changes in Microbiome in Patients with Kidney Injury after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) that increases the risk of mortality. In contrast, higher diversity of intestinal microbiota at the time of neutrophil engraftment has been associated with lower mortality. We aimed to better understand kidney outcomes in relation to changes in gut diversity in this patient population, hypothesizing that patients with lower microbiome diversity at baseline and at engraftment were at higher risk of developing kidney complications.
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Sensitivity improvement of a deuterium-deuterium neutron generator based in vivo neutron activation analysis (IVNAA) system.
Our lab has been developing a deuterium-deuterium (DD) neutron generator-based neutron activation analysis (NAA) system to quantify metals and elements in the human body in vivo. The system has been used to quantify metals such as manganese, aluminum, sodium in bones of a living human. The technology provides a useful way to assess metal exposure and to estimate elemental deposition, storage and biokinetics. It has great potential to be applied in the occupational and environmental health fields to study the association of metal exposure and various health outcomes, as well as in the nutrition field to study the intake of essential elements and human health. However, the relatively low sensitivity of the system has greatly limited its applications. Neutron moderation plays an important role in designing an IVNAA facility, as it affects thermal neutron flux in irradiation cave and radiation exposure to the human subject. This study aims to develop a novel thermal neutron enhancement method to improve the sensitivity of the in vivo neutron activation analysis (IVNAA) system for elemental measurement but still maintain radiation dose. Utilizing a compact DD neutron source, we propose a new and practical moderator design that combines high density polyethylene with heavy water to enhance thermal neutrons by reducing thermal neutron absorption. All material dimensions are calculated by PHITS, a general-purpose Monte Carlo simulation program. The improvement of the new design predicted by the Monte Carlo simulation for the quantification of one of the elements, manganese was verified by experimental irradiation of manganese-doped bone equivalent phantoms. For the same radiation dose, a 67.9% thermal neutron flux enhancement is reached. With only 4.2% increase of radiation dose, the simulated thermal neutron flux and activation can be further increased by 84.2%. A 100% thermal neutron enhancement ratio is also achievable with a 20% dose increase. The experimental results clearly show higher manganese activation gamma ray counts for each specific phantom, with a significantly reduced minimum detection limit. Additionally, the photon dose was suppressed. The thermal neutron enhancement method can increase the number of useful neutrons significantly but maintain the radiation dose. This greatly decreased the detection limit of the system for elemental quantification at an acceptable dose, which will broadly expand the application of the technology in research and clinical use. The method can also be applied to other neutron medical applications, including neutron imaging and radiotherapy.
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Bilateral lumbar pedicle fracture in a patient receiving long-term bisphosphonate therapy: a case report with pathological evaluation.
Bilateral pedicle fractures of the lumbar spine are uncommon and are typically associated with strenuous activities, traumatic events, or previous spinal surgery. This study reported a case of bilateral pedicle fracture in a patient with a long history of osteoporosis treatment with bisphosphonate and included a histological evaluation of the bone.