Treatment of advanced solid tumours with NSAIDs: Correlation of quantitative monitoring of circulating tumour cells and positron emission tomography-computed tomography imaging.

abstract：:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) exhibit an important function in extracellular matrix degradation. MMPs modulate the activation of growth factors, cytokines and metastasis. At present, the effect of exercise on serum levels of MMP-2 and -9 remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Giganti MG,Tresoldi I,Sorge R,Melchiorri G,Triossi T,Masuelli L,Lido P,Albonici L,Foti C,Modesti A,Bei R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated expression of the retinoic acid-metabolizing enzyme cytochrome P450 26A1 (CYP26A1) has been demonstrated to have an oncogenic function in carcinogenesis. In order to address the oncogenic capacity of CYP26A1 in vivo, transgenic mice that ubiquitously overexpressed CYP26A1 driven by the cytomegalovirus promote...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Osanai M,Takasawa A,Takasawa K,Murata M,Sawada N

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:microRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators in the development and progression of human gastric cancer (GC). However, the expression and biological function of miR-449c in GC remains unknown. In the present study, miR-449c was demonstrated to be downregulated in GC tissues and cell lines compared with normal. Decrease...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Chen X,Wang A,Yue X

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis-associated in colon cancer-1 (MACC1) is a gene that has been newly identified by a genome-wide search for differentially expressed genes in human colon cancer tissues, metastases and normal tissues. MACC1 exerts an important role in colon cancer metastasis through upregulation of the c-Met proto-oncogene. T...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Li H,Zhang H,Zhao S,Shi Y,Yao J,Zhang Y,Guo H,Liu X

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K)-AKT-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway is a cellular pathway involved in cell growth, tumorigenesis and cell invasion which is frequently activated in various types of cancer. The downstream effector of the pathway is mTOR which is important in cellular growth and homeost...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Li M,Sun H,Song L,Gao X,Chang W,Qin X

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelolipoma is a rare, benign neoplasm composed of mature adipocytes and hematopoietic tissue, mainly occurring in the adrenal glands. The majority of extra-adrenal myelolipomas have been identified in the presacral region and primary mediastinal myelolipoma is very rare. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonanc...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Geng C,Liu N,Yang G,Qi M,Chen W

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small cell carcinoma of the rectum is extremely rare. The present study aimed to improve the recognition of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features observed in patients with small cell carcinoma of the rectum. A total of 4 cases of patients with histologically confirmed small cell carcin...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhou J,Shen J,Ma H,Zhang Y,Sun M,Zheng L,Lv Y

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and mortality rates of gastric cancer rank among the highest five of all cancer types worldwide. The chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is the gold standard for treating gastric cancer, but its efficacy is limited due to high rates of resistance. To improve the therapeutic efficacy of 5-FU and ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Lee S,Lee SK,Jung J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lin28 is involved in the progression of several types of tumors. Data collected from clinical trials have suggested that Lin28 expression is correlated with poor prognosis in thyroid carcinoma. The present study was conducted to investigate the association between Lin28 expression and the clinicopathological parameter...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Jin S,Xu C,Wang L,Wei J,Wang S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to examine the role of insulin-like growth factor II mRNA-binding protein 3 (IMP3) expression for the prognostic evaluation of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), a total of 186 breast cancer patients, with adjacent non-tumor lung tissues, were selected for immunohistochemical staining of IMP3 protein. The...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhang J,Ou Y,Ma Y,Zheng L,Zhang X,Xia R,Kong F,Shen Y,Wang S,Lin L

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are uncommon, with the pleura as a site of predilection. Central nervous system SFTs, particularly intracranial SFTs, are extremely rare. The lesions are generally benign and localized, and surgery is the main therapeutic solution. The current study reports the cases of a patient who pre...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Wang ZY,Qiu K,Ma YH,Wang XT,Bao JJ,Zhang ZF,Liu XZ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhibition of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) results in antitumor activity in leukemia cells, and may be a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of leukemia. However, a significant limitation of NF-κB inhibition in the treatment of leukemia is the low efficiency of this technique. NF-κB inhibitor treatment induc...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Dong QM,Ling C,Chen X,Zhao LI

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1) has been shown to promote invasion and metastasis in several types of human cancer and to have a prognostic role in certain cancers. However, the clinical significance of ZEB1 in colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been sufficiently investigated. This study aimed to address this...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhang GJ,Zhou T,Tian HP,Liu ZL,Xia SS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Docetaxel is a well-known causative agent of nail alterations. The aim of this study was to reveal the impact of nail alterations associated with low-dose metronomic (LDM) docetaxel chemotherapy on the survival of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Clinical information, survival data and nail alterations in ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Kibata K,Tamaki T,Inagaki N,Ogata M,Shimizu T,Nomura S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The periostin protein, encoded by the POSTN gene, is a component of the extracellular matrix, which is expressed by fibroblasts and has been observed in a variety of human malignancies. The present study aimed to detect the expression of periostin in the tissues of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and benig...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Hong LZ,Wei XW,Chen JF,Shi Y

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the anticancer effect of aloe-emodin, an anthraquinone compound present in the leaves of Aloe vera, on two human colon carcinoma cell lines, DLD-1 and WiDr. Colon carcinoma cells were treated with various concentrations of aloe-emodin for different durations. Cell viability was m...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Lin KY,Uen YH

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) are relatively rare soft tissue neoplasms arising from the extra gastrointestinal tract. The current study presents a case of primary EGIST of the prostate observed in a 55-year-old male. Imaging studies showed a 10×10.5×9.5-cm prostate mass. On histological observation, t...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Liu S,Yu Q,Han W,Qi L,Zu X,Zeng F,Xie Y,Liu J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the growing requirement for novel prognostic biomarkers for pancreatic cancer, many studies have focused on clinical and/or genomic variables. Although many studies have been performed, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 is the only biomarker in clinical use. Therefore, the present study examined whether γ-secretase genes...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Jeon YH,Ha M,Kim SW,Kim MJ,Lee CS,Oh CK,Han ME,Oh SO,Kim YH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer (OC) has the worst prognosis among all malignancy types in females worldwide according to epidemiological studies in 2017. Although radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgical treatment are the most common treatment methods, their curative effects are not satisfactory. The present study aimed to examine the...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Wang Y,Yang X,Xian S,Zhang L,Cheng Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer, specifically non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is the leading cause of cancer-associated mortality in the world. In previous years, almost no significant advancements have been made towards the molecular characterization of NSCLC, which highlights the requirement for novel target genes. Hypoxia inducibl...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Qian J,Bai H,Gao Z,Dong YU,Pei J,Ma M,Han B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural products are a promising source for the development of novel cancer therapies, due to their potential effectiveness and low toxicity profiles. As a main component of Herba oxytropis, 2',4'-dihydroxychalcone (TFC) is known to demonstrate anti-tumor activity in vitro. In the present study, TFC was found to potent...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Sheng Y,Zou M,Wang Y,Li Q

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a number of microRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to play different roles in human cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the specific role of miR-758 has not been clarified in CRC. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to explore the role of miR-758 in CRC. RT-qPCR and western blot analy...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhang X,Xu J,Zhang H,Sun J,Li N,Huang X

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common type of cancer worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been demonstrated to be associated with the development of multiple types of human cancer. The present study aimed to identify the potential role of lncRNA colon cancer associated transcript 1 (CCAT1) in NPC. Rever...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Dong Y,Yuan H,Jin G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The causes of lung cancer in never-smokers remain unclear. The potential contribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) to the carcinogenesis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been reported. In 2008, a prospective registry of never-smokers with NSCLC was established at the Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Sakai, O...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Isa SI,Kurahara Y,Yamamoto S,Tamiya A,Omachi N,Asami K,Okishio K,Utsumi T,Ito N,Yoon HE,Matsumura A,Atagi S,Kawaguchi T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide and remains the third leading cause of cancer-associated mortality. The present study aimed to fully elucidate the pathogenesis of CRC and identify associated genes in tumor development. Microarray GSE44076, GSE41328 and GSE44861 datasets were...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Shen X,Yue M,Meng F,Zhu J,Zhu X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melatonin, which is synthesized by the pineal gland and released into the blood, exhibits antitumor properties. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects, particularly in stomach cancer, remain unknown. In the present study, the effect of melatonin on the nuclear factor (NF)-κB signaling pathway and the mitogen...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Li W,Wang Z,Chen Y,Wang K,Lu T,Ying F,Fan M,Li Z,Wu J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis negatively affects the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In the present study, niclosamide, which is known to suppress the proliferation of HCC cells, was investigated for possible suppressant effects on the migration of HCC cells. HLF and PLC/PRF/5 HCC cells were cultured in the presence of nicl...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Tomizawa M,Shinozaki F,Motoyoshi Y,Sugiyama T,Yamamoto S,Ishige N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression is positively correlated with malignant features in canine mammary carcinomas. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit COX activity and may therefore possess anticancer effects. Meloxicam is an NSAID that is widely used in human and veterinary medicine. High concentrati...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Iturriaga MP,Paredes R,Arias JI,Torres CG

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Discovering the underlying signalling pathways that control cancer cells is crucial for understanding their biology and to develop therapeutic regimens. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of Cripto-1 on pathways controlling glioblastoma (GBM) cell function. To this end, changes in protein p...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Alowaidi F,Hashimi SM,Alqurashi N,Wood SA,Wei MQ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with obstructive jaundice and identify potential predictors of patient survival. Clinical data from 102 patients (66 males and 36 females; median age, 63.50 years; range, 29-84 years) with a mean (± s...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhang GY,Li WT,Peng WJ,Li GD,He XH,Xu LC

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00