High tumor-associated macrophages infiltration is associated with poor prognosis and may contribute to the phenomenon of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in gastric cancer.

abstract：Background:Melatonin (MLT), a kind of neuroendocrine active substance, has been reported to function in the treatment of tumors. However, there remain controversies about the curative effect of MLT in tumors in clinical studies. This study investigates the efficacy of MLT on tumor therapeutic strategies by meta-analysi...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wang Y,Wang P,Zheng X,Du X

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progression-free survival (PFS) and time to progression (TTP) are frequently used to establish the clinical efficacy of anti-cancer drugs. However, the surrogacy of PFS/TTP for overall survival (OS) remains a matter of uncertainty in metastatic breast cancer (mBC). This study assessed the relationship betwee...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Beauchemin C,Cooper D,Lapierre MÈ,Yelle L,Lachaine J

更新日期：2014-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The purpose of our research was to evaluate MT1JP in breast cancer. Material and Methods:For clinical purpose, tissues were collected, and a correlation analysis ofMT1JP and miRNA-214 gene expressions was conducted. Using an in vitro study, MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines were used as research objects in ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Ouyang Q,Cui Y,Yang S,Wei W,Zhang M,Zeng J,Qu F

更新日期：2020-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) stage remains the standard for CRC prognostication. Identification of meaningful microRNA (miRNA) and gene modules or representative biomarkers related to the pathological stage ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Zhou XG,Huang XL,Liang SY,Tang SM,Wu SK,Huang TT,Mo ZN,Wang QY

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite remarkable progress in cancer-drug discovery, the delivery of novel, safe, and sustainably effective products to the clinic has stalled. Using Src as a model, we examine key steps in drug development. The preclinical evidence on the relationship between Src and solid cancer is in sharp contrast with the modest...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Rösel D,Brábek J,Veselý P,Fernandes M

更新日期：2013-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Growing epidemiological evidence supports that coagulation cascades and cancer-associated inflammation are associated with recurrence and survival of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). This study aimed to assess the clinical significance of the combination of plasm fibrinogen and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (F-...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Yang J,Ma J,Cheng S,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Malignant chest wall tumors are rare neoplasms. Resection with wide-free margins is an important prognostic factor, and massive chest wall resection and reconstruction are often necessary. A recent case series of 20 consecutive patients is reported in order to find any possible correlation between tumor histo...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Foroulis CN,Kleontas AD,Tagarakis G,Nana C,Alexiou I,Grosomanidis V,Tossios P,Papadaki E,Kioumis I,Baka S,Zarogoulidis P,Anastasiadis K

更新日期：2016-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Survivin is a member of the inhibitor-of-apoptosis proteins (IAPs) family; its overexpression has been widely demonstrated to occur in various types of cancer. Overexpression of survivin also correlates with tumor progression and induces anticancer drug resistance. Interestingly, recent studies reveal that survivin ex...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Cheung CH,Huang CC,Tsai FY,Lee JY,Cheng SM,Chang YC,Huang YC,Chen SH,Chang JY

更新日期：2013-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained increasing attention for the treatment of multiple chronic diseases, such as cancer. Here we aim to identify the antitumor activity of Sichong formula, a novel TCM, in human gastric cancer cells and investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods:The AGS and MKN45 g...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wang M,Tian Z,Zhu Y,Ding J,Li C,Zhou Y,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association of cancer stem cells with epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is receiving attention. We found in our previous study that EMT existed from CD24- phenotype cells to their differentiated cells. It was shown that cyclin D1 functioned in sustaining self-renewal independent of CDK4/CDK6 activa...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Jiao J,Huang L,Ye F,Shi M,Cheng X,Wang X,Hu D,Xie X,Lu W

更新日期：2013-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The expression of an array of signaling molecules, along with the assessment of real-time cell proliferation, has been performed in U87 glioma cell line and in patients' glioblastoma established cell cultures in order to provide a better understanding of cellular and molecular events involved in glioblastoma pa...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Cruceru ML,Enciu AM,Popa AC,Albulescu R,Neagu M,Tanase CP,Constantinescu SN

更新日期：2013-11-29 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：: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：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:Activating transcription factor 5 (ATF5) is a member of the activating transcription/cAMP response element-binding protein family of basic leucine zipper proteins that plays an important role in cell survival, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. The ATF5 gene generates two transcripts: ATF5 isofor...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Vicari L,La Rosa C,Forte S,Calabrese G,Colarossi C,Aiello E,Salluzzo S,Memeo L

更新日期：2016-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Numerous metabolomics studies have been conducted to detect the metabolic mechanisms and biomarkers related to gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Because of the common metabolic features between gastric cancer and colorectal cancer, a differential diagnosis is difficult. Here, we performed a systematic revie...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Tian J,Xue W,Yin H,Zhang N,Zhou J,Long Z,Wu C,Liang Z,Xie K,Li S,Li L,Wu Z,Daria V,Zhao Y,Wang F,Wang M

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Metastasis-associated gene 2 (MTA2) is reported to play an important role in tumor progression, but little is known about the role of MTA2 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The aim of the study was to explore the expression and function of MTA2 in NPC. METHODS:Expression of MTA2 in NPC tissues and cell lines was...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wu M,Ye X,Deng X,Wu Y,Li X,Zhang L

更新日期：2016-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable disease, and patient survival requires a better understanding of this malignancy's molecular aspects. Heparanase (HPSE) is highly expressed in aggressive MM cells and related to tumor growth, metastasis, and bortezomib (BTZ) resistance. Thus, targeting HPSE seems ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Rodrigues-Junior DM,Pelarin MFA,Nader HB,Vettore AL,Pinhal MAS

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary angiosarcoma of breast (PAOB) is a rare and highly aggressive malignancy. There is no general agreement on optimal treatments or prognostic factors for this orphan disease. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinicopathologic features and management experiences of PAOB. METHODS:We pe...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Hu QC,Mei X,Feng Y,Ma JL,Yang ZZ,Shao ZM,Yu XL,Guo XM

更新日期：2015-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cordycepin, the main active ingredient of a traditional Chinese herbal remedy - extracted from Cordyceps sinensis - has been demonstrated as a very effective anti-inflammatory and antitumor drug. The present study investigated its antitumor effect on pancreatic cancer, a highly aggressive cancer with extreme...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Zhang Y,Zhang XX,Yuan RY,Ren T,Shao ZY,Wang HF,Cai WL,Chen LT,Wang XA,Wang P

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bladder cancer is a serious threat to human health. It is meaningful to study the pathogenesis of bladder cancer. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are reported to promote or inhibit bladder cancer development. However, the role of lncRNA BCAR4 in the regulation of bladder cancer remains unclear. Purpose:This ...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wang X,He H,Rui W,Xie X,Wang D,Zhu Y

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Even though the primary mediastinal extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCTs) are rare, they are noteworthy in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses. In this study, we aimed to identify the clinical features of mediastinal malignant GCTs and compare the results of hematopoietic stem cell transplantatio...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Ocal N,Yildiz B,Karadurmus N,Dogan D,Ozaydin S,Ocal R,Ozturk M,Arpaci F,Bilgic H

更新日期：2016-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior gradient protein (AGR) 3 is a highly related homologue of pro-oncogenic AGR2 and belongs to the family of protein disulfide isomerases. Although AGR3 was found in breast, ovary, prostate, and liver cancer, it remains of yet poorly defined function in tumorigenesis. This study aimed to determine AGR3 expressio...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Obacz J,Brychtova V,Podhorec J,Fabian P,Dobes P,Vojtesek B,Hrstka R

更新日期：2015-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Abnormal miR-27a-3p expression has been frequently reported in several types of human cancer and contributes to tumor progression. However, the role and potential molecular mechanism of miR-27a-3p in the progression of pancreatic carcinoma have not been clarified. Materials and methods:The expression of miR...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Rao X,Wan L,Jie Z,Zhu X,Yin J,Cao H

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laminin gamma2 (Ln-γ2) chain, a distinctive subunit of heterotrimeric laminin-332, is frequently upregulated in carcinomas and is of great importance in cell migration and invasion. Despite this, the status of circulating Ln-γ2 in lung cancer patients is still uncertain. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this retrosp...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Teng Y,Wang Z,Ma L,Zhang L,Guo Y,Gu M,Wang Z,Wang Y,Yue W

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, patients with locally advanced or metastatic melanoma have an extremely poor prognosis. In recent years, major breakthroughs in cutaneous melanoma treatment have led to remarkable improvements in patient outcomes. However, there are limited published data on the efficacy of these novel therapies in the t...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Yu Z,Quiroz E,Shen Y,Jaiyesimi IA

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with fever as the initial presentation are extremely rare. Our aim was to investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with this disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The clinical features were analyzed in a retrospective study of 63 HCC patients with fe...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Gong ZJ,Guo W,Sun YF,Zhang X,Qiu SJ,Zhou J,Fan J,Yang XR

更新日期：2016-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: In recent years, an increasing amount of literature has demonstrated the functional role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in human diseases. LINC00515 is a newly defined lncRNA and is reported to act as an oncogene in multiple myeloma. However, the function of LINC00515 in glioma is still uncertain. Mater...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Wu Z,Lin Y

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Quercetin, a flavone, is multifaceted, having anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. In the present study, we explored the effects of quercetin on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells and the underlying mechanisms. We noted that quercetin exerted pr...

journal_title：OncoTargets and therapy

authors： Yu D,Ye T,Xiang Y,Shi Z,Zhang J,Lou B,Zhang F,Chen B,Zhou M

更新日期：2017-09-25 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