Clinical analysis of 13 males with primary choriocarcinoma and review of the literature.

abstract：Background:It was previously reported that downregulation of miR-218 promoted thyroid cancer cell invasion, migration, and proliferation. However, the biological functions of miR-218 and its possible regulatory mechanisms in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) cells are still elusive. Materials and methods:The expression l...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Han M,Chen L,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing evidence suggests that the dysregulation of certain microRNAs plays an important role in tumorigenesis and metastasis. MiR-200c exhibits a disordered expression in many tumors and presents dual roles in bladder cancer (BC). Therefore, the definite role of miR-200c in BC needs to be investigated fu...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Cheng Y,Zhang X,Li P,Yang C,Tang J,Deng X,Yang X,Tao J,Lu Q,Li P

更新日期：2016-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver cancer is a common malignant disease in China, while the primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor (PHNET) is extremely rare presented with various manifestations. We herein describe an interesting PHNET case, which was clinically diagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on strong clinical evidence and the n...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Huang HF,Jin PP,Yang HJ,Zhang CJ,Zhang X,Wang JS,Yu JJ,Zhang B,Zhang Y,Hu QD

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is well established as a backbone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa), and both European and American guidelines emphasize the importance of maintaining ADT after progression to metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). However, the use of ADT varies widely in...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Merseburger AS,Alcaraz A,von Klot CA

更新日期：2016-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a relatively uncommon urologic malignancy for which there has not been significant improvement in survival over the past few decades, highlighting the need for optimal multi-modality management. Methods:A non-systematic review of the latest literature was perform...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Leow JJ,Liu Z,Tan TW,Lee YM,Yeo EK,Chong YL

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Tumor drug resistance limits the response to chemotherapy. Interestingly, sequential combination therapy enhances the anticancer efficacy of drugs like cisplatin (CDDP) via synergistic effects. We assayed the synergistic effects of combined photodynamic therapy programmed death receptor-ligand 1 (PDT) and chemo...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Xue K,Wang YN,Zhao X,Zhang HX,Yu D,Jin CS

更新日期：2019-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Growing evidence suggests that miR-150 plays an inhibitory role in various types of cancer. However, the function and underlying mechanisms of miR-150 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remain unknown. Patients and methods:miR-150 expression was detected by qRT-PCR and ISH in TNBC tumor and adjacent no...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Tang W,Xu P,Wang H,Niu Z,Zhu D,Lin Q,Tang L,Ren L

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Ribosome binding protein 1 (RRBP1) is reported to be correlated with tumor formation and progression. However, the role of RRBP1 in bladder cancer is unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the expression of RRBP1 and its influence on cell proliferation in bladder cancer. Methods:Quantification re...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Lv SW,Shi ZG,Wang XH,Zheng PY,Li HB,Han QJ,Li ZJ

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has a high incidence in China and exploring effective ways for early diagnosis is an important method to improve the prognosis of patients with HCC. Additional studies reported that. Some kinds of microRNA (miRNA) in plasma will change accordingly during HCC progress, and this cha...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wang S,Yang Y,Sun L,Qiao G,Song Y,Liu B

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of microRNA-122 (miR-122) on proliferation, migration, and invasion in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells by activating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) pathways. METHODS:miR-122 mimics, miR-122 inhibitors, relevant control oligonucleotides, and Wnt1 were transfected...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wang N,Wang Q,Shen D,Sun X,Cao X,Wu D

更新日期：2016-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Intraoperative identification of rectal cancer (RC) can be challenging, especially because of fibrosis after treatment with preoperative chemo- and radiotherapy (CRT). Tumor-targeted fluorescence imaging can enhance the contrast between tumor and normal tissue during surgery. Promising targets for RC imaging ar...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Boogerd LS,van der Valk MJ,Boonstra MC,Prevoo HA,Hilling DE,van de Velde CJ,Sier CF,Fariña Sarasqueta A,Vahrmeijer AL

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background and aims:Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and its pathogenesis is related to a complex network of gene interactions. The aims of our study were to find hub genes associated with the progression and prognosis of GC and illustrate the underlying mechanisms. Methods:Weighted gen...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Chen PF,Wang F,Nie JY,Feng JR,Liu J,Zhou R,Wang HL,Zhao Q

更新日期：2018-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sunitinib is widely used as first-line treatment for metastatic clear cell renal cancer (MCRC). No reports are known of treatment after sunitinib failure. As irinotecan, cisplatin, and mitomycin-C (IPM) chemotherapy has been reported to influence MCRC after progression on cytokine therapy, we report on the o...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Powles T,McFaul S,Stebbing J,Wilson P,Oliver T,Tranter N,Shamash J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Biologics have gained traction for use in oncology, but have demonstrate clinical variability for efficacy and safety. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) can benefit patients' outcomes from a biologic therapy when the latter has a defined therapeutic window. A clinically relevant therapeutic window may exist ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Fleisher B,Ait-Oudhia S

更新日期：2017-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The relationship of inflammation and tumor is becoming more and more important in the study on the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer. The role of TLR9-mediated immune inflammation reaction in the process is not currently clear. The purpose of the study was to discuss the correlation of TLR9 signal activation...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Gao C,Qiao T,Zhang B,Yuan S,Zhuang X,Luo Y

更新日期：2018-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to analyze incidence and mortality trends in breast cancer (BC), corpus uteri cancer (CUC), and ovarian cancer (OC) in Poland in the context of sociodemographic changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Incidence and mortality data (1980-2013) were retrieved from the Polish National Cancer Registry, w...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Banas T,Juszczyk G,Pitynski K,Nieweglowska D,Ludwin A,Czerw A

更新日期：2016-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis plays an essential role in the development of most solid tumors by delivering nutrients and oxygen to the tumor. Therefore, anti-angiogenic therapy, particularly anti-VEGF and anti-VEGF receptor (VEGFR) therapy, has been a popular strategy to treat cancer. However, anti-angiogenic therapy does not signifi...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Tian W,Cao C,Shu L,Wu F

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:CD47 belongs to immunoglobulin superfamily and is widely expressed on the surface of cell membrane, while another transmembrane protein SIRPα is restricted to the surface of macrophages, dendritic cells, and nerve cells. As a cell surface receptor and ligand, respectively, CD47 and SIRPα interact to regulate cell migr...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Lu Q,Chen X,Wang S,Lu Y,Yang C,Jiang G

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) family includes four highly conserved receptor tyrosine kinases. Particularly, FGFR2 has been identified as a potential target for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment. Except for immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization, next-generation sequencing (NGS)...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Ying X,Tu J,Wang W,Li X,Xu C,Ji J

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：Background:PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors have shown a robust tumor response in the treatment of various cancers. Pembrolizumab is an anti-PD-1 checkpoint antibody approved for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in more than 40 countries. Although autoimmune pneumonitis is considered a common immune-relat...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： He W,Zhang X,Li W,Kong C,Wang Y,Zhu L,Xu R,Deng G,Zhang P

更新日期：2018-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNA (miR)-126, acting as a tumor suppressor, has been reported to inhibit the invasion of gastric cancer cells in part by targeting v-crk sarcoma virus CT10 oncogene homologue (CRK). The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of miR-126/CRK axis in gastric cancer. METHODS:miR-12...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Yue S,Shi H,Han J,Zhang T,Zhu W,Zhang D

更新日期：2016-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Naloxone is viewed as a specific competitive opioid antagonist acting at the level of opioid receptors (μ, δ, and κ) with blended agonist-adversary or agonist action. The role of naloxone in tumor cell growth has been poorly studied in human cancer cell lines. Materials and methods:In the present study, we ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Bimonte S,Barbieri A,Cascella M,Rea D,Palma G,Del Vecchio V,Forte CA,Del Prato F,Arra C,Cuomo A

更新日期：2018-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypoxia is a common phenomenon encountered in solid cancers, leading to chemotherapy resistance and therefore to aggressiveness of the disease. The homeostatic response to hypoxia is mediated by hypoxiainducible factor-1 (HIF-1). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of HIF1α in patients with prim...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Braicu EI,Luketina H,Richter R,Cacsire Castillo-Tong D,Lambrechts S,Mahner S,Concin N,Mentze M,Zeillinger R,Vergote I,Sehouli J

更新日期：2014-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence rate of breast cancers in People's Republic of China has increased in the last decade, and many cases are responsive to hormone therapies. The third-generation aromatase inhibitor letrozole inhibits estrogen production, and is more efficacious than the estrogen receptor inhibitor tamoxifen. In recent yea...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： He DX,Ma X

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current cancer treatments have unexpected side effects of which the death of normal cells is one. In some cancers, iron nanoparticles (NPs) can be subjected to diagnosis and passive targeting treatment. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has a proven induction of selective cell death ability. In this study, we ha...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Jalili A,Irani S,Mirfakhraie R

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Preclinical studies have demonstrated that Apatinib, major targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), could inhibit the proliferation of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) cells in vitro and in vivo. The efficacy and safety in ATC patients, however, remains unknown. Here, we report the case of ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Cheng L,Jiao Q,Jin Y,Fu H,Zhang H,Chen L

更新日期：2019-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:X-Ray Repair Cross Complementing 1 (XRCC1) functioning in the base excision repair pathway plays an important role in the repair of DNA single-strand breaks caused by ionizing radiation. The relationship between XRCC1 polymorphisms and the risk of radiation-induced side effects on normal tissues remains controv...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Zhao J,Zhi Z,Zhang M,Li Q,Li J,Wang X,Ma C

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the human gene NOTCH1 has been found to be implicated in cancer cell metastasis and the maintenance of cancer stem cells. However, for breast cancer in particular, an association between NOTCH1 levels and metastasis has not been determined. In this study, we investigated the expression status and correlation...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Zhong Y,Shen S,Zhou Y,Mao F,Lin Y,Guan J,Xu Y,Zhang S,Liu X,Sun Q

更新日期：2016-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pulmonary carcinosarcomas (PCSs) are a heterogeneous group of non-small-cell lung carcinomas (NSCLCs) with aggressiveness and a poor prognosis. Although genetic mutations of some common lung cancer subtypes have been extensively studied, the molecular characteristics of PCSs and the existence of abnormal tar...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Li F,Hu S,Kong K,Cao P,Han P,Deng Y,Zhao B

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prognostic impact of smoking and drinking on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) was scarcely discussed. We investigated the prognostic value of smoking and drinking and their relationships with clinicopathological characteristics in a large cohort of patients with locoregional ESCC. PATIENTS AN...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Sun P,Chen C,Zhang F,Yang H,Bi XW,An X,Wang FH,Jiang WQ

更新日期：2016-07-13 00:00:00