Annonaceous acetogenin mimic AA005 induces cancer cell death via apoptosis inducing factor through a caspase-3-independent mechanism.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent mitogen for endothelial cells, and its expression has been correlated with increased tumour angiogenesis. Although numerous publications dealing with the measurement of circulating VEGF for diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring have been published, the re...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Cressey R,Wattananupong O,Lertprasertsuke N,Vinitketkumnuen U

更新日期：2005-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High resolution anoscopy (HRA) examination is regarded as the best method for the management of anal high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions to prevent anal squamous carcinoma. However, little is known about the acceptability of this procedure. This analysis looks at patient experience of HRA examination...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： De-Masi A,Davis E,Cuming T,Chindawi N,Pesola F,Cappello C,Chambers S,Bowring J,Rosenthal AN,Sasieni P,Nathan M

更新日期：2018-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several GI peptides linked to intestinal barrier function could be involved in the modification of intestinal permeability and the onset of diarrhea during adjuvant chemotherapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the circulating levels of zonulin, glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), epidermal growth factor (...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Russo F,Linsalata M,Clemente C,D'Attoma B,Orlando A,Campanella G,Giotta F,Riezzo G

更新日期：2013-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased hemostatic activity is common in many cancer types and often causes additional complications and even death. Circumstantial evidence suggests that tissue factor pathway inhibitor-1 (TFPI) plays a role in cancer development. We recently reported that downregulation of TFPI inhibited apoptosis in a b...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Stavik B,Skretting G,Aasheim HC,Tinholt M,Zernichow L,Sletten M,Sandset PM,Iversen N

更新日期：2011-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 50% of metastatic melanoma patients have a specific mutation in the serine/threonine kinase BRAF. This results in constitutive activation of the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK-MAP kinase pathway, which causes uncontrolled cell growth. Vemurafenib (PLX4032) is an oral chemotherapeutic agent that targets the specif...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Xiao J,Egger ME,McMasters KM,Hao H

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As one of the malignant tumors most often affecting children and young adults, Ewing sarcoma (ES) is characterized by early metastasis contributing to unfavorable prognosis. However, the molecular mechanisms responsible for ES metastasis remain poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to explore whether Wn...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Jin Z,Zhao C,Han X,Han Y

更新日期：2012-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNAs are the endogenous small non-coding RNA molecules capable of silencing protein coding genes at the posttranscriptional level. Based on computer-aided predictions, a single microRNA could have over a hundred of targets. On the other hand, a single protein-coding gene could be targeted by many potent...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Jiang Q,Feng MG,Mo YY

更新日期：2009-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Temozolomide is effective against glioblastoma, the prognosis remains dismal and new regimens with synergistic activity are sought for. METHODS:In this phase-I/II trial, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Caelyx, PEG-Dox) and prolonged administration of Temozolomide in addition to radiotherapy was in...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Beier CP,Schmid C,Gorlia T,Kleinletzenberger C,Beier D,Grauer O,Steinbrecher A,Hirschmann B,Brawanski A,Dietmaier C,Jauch-Worley T,Kölbl O,Pietsch T,Proescholdt M,Rümmele P,Muigg A,Stockhammer G,Hegi M,Bogdahn U,Hau

更新日期：2009-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classical in vitro wound-healing assays and other techniques designed to study cell migration and invasion have been used for many years to elucidate the various mechanisms associated with metastasis. However, many of these methods are limited in their ability to achieve reproducible, quantitative results th...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kam Y,Guess C,Estrada L,Weidow B,Quaranta V

更新日期：2008-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the excellent results obtained with hormone therapy, the long treatment period and the side effects associated with its use make patient adherence difficult. Moreover, certain aspects of health care can mitigate or exacerbate non-adherence. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with adh...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Brito C,Portela MC,de Vasconcellos MT

更新日期：2014-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated whether patients with acquired haemolytic anaemia (AHA) would have elevated cancer risk including that for non-haematological solid tumours. We further examined whether the cancer risk would be different between patients with autoimmune type AHA (AIHA) and patients of non-AIHA. METHO...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kok VC,Sung FC,Kao CH,Lin CC,Tseng CH

更新日期：2016-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast metastasis from extramammary malignancy is uncommon and often presents diagnostic challenges. Herein, we report a case of a patient with metachronous isolated breast metastasis from pulmonary adenocarcinoma with micropapillary component. CASE PRESENTATION:A 47-year-old woman presented with left breas...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Jeong YJ,Bong JG,Oh HK,Park SH,Kang SM,Bae SH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:RECQL is a number of the RecQ DNA helicase family and plays an important role in maintaining genome stability. Although several studies have reported that RECQL mutations were correlated with the susceptibility to breast cancer, the effect on prognosis in breast cancer was not yet clarified. Here, we explore...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Xu H,Xu Y,Ouyang T,Li J,Wang T,Fan Z,Fan T,Lin B,Xie Y

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Curcumin is a naturally occurring phenolic compound shown to have a wide variety of antitumor activities; however, it does not attain sufficient blood levels to do so when ingested. Using structure-based design, a novel compound, FLLL32, was generated from curcumin. FLLL32 possesses superior biochemical prop...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Fossey SL,Bear MD,Lin J,Li C,Schwartz EB,Li PK,Fuchs JR,Fenger J,Kisseberth WC,London CA

更新日期：2011-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe toxicity to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) based chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer has been associated with constitutional genetic alterations of the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase gene (DPYD). METHODS:In this study, we evaluated DPYD promoter methylation through quantitative methylation-specific PCR a...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Savva-Bordalo J,Ramalho-Carvalho J,Pinheiro M,Costa VL,Rodrigues A,Dias PC,Veiga I,Machado M,Teixeira MR,Henrique R,Jerónimo C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer incidence varies between social groups, but differences have not been thoroughly examined in New Zealand. The objectives of this study are to determine whether trends in breast cancer incidence varied by ethnicity and socioeconomic position between 1981 and 2004 in New Zealand, and to assess po...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Cunningham R,Shaw C,Blakely T,Atkinson J,Sarfati D

更新日期：2010-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have described an increased cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in pancreatic cancer, but the role of COX-2 in tumour development and progression is not clear. The aim of the present study was to examine expression of COX-2 in cancer cells and stromal cells in pancreatic cancer specimens, and...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Pomianowska E,Sandnes D,Grzyb K,Schjølberg AR,Aasrum M,Tveteraas IH,Tjomsland V,Christoffersen T,Gladhaug IP

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial probiotic organisms that contribute to improved nutrition, microbial balance, and immuno-enhancement of the intestinal tract, as well as anti-tumor activity. The aim of the present work was to study the growth inhibition of tumor cells by butanol extract of Bifidobac...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Lee DK,Jang S,Kim MJ,Kim JH,Chung MJ,Kim KJ,Ha NJ

更新日期：2008-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of Nigerian men presenting with benign prostatic hyperplasia is on the rise because of increase awareness about the ailment. With the renewed effort by the national health insurance scheme to cover the informal sector, it becomes imperative to determine the cost implication for managing Benign Pro...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Udeh EI,Ofoha CG,Adewole DA,Nnabugwu II

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IMMUNEPOTENT CRP (ICRP) can be cytotoxic to cancer cell lines. However, its widespread use in cancer patients has been limited by the absence of conclusive data on the molecular mechanism of its action. Here, we evaluated the mechanism of cell death induced by ICRP in HeLa and MCF-7 cells. METHODS:Cell deat...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Martínez-Torres AC,Reyes-Ruiz A,Calvillo-Rodriguez KM,Alvarez-Valadez KM,Uscanga-Palomeque AC,Tamez-Guerra RS,Rodríguez-Padilla C

更新日期：2020-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment standard for patients with primary glioblastoma (GBM) is combined radiochemotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ). Radiation is delivered up to a total dose of 60 Gy using photons. Using this treatment regimen, overall survival could be extended significantly however, median overall survival is still onl...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Combs SE,Kieser M,Rieken S,Habermehl D,Jäkel O,Haberer T,Nikoghosyan A,Haselmann R,Unterberg A,Wick W,Debus J

更新日期：2010-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HAX-1 has been described as a protein potentially involved in carcinogenesis and especially metastasis. Its involvement in regulation of apoptosis and cell migration along with some data indicating its overexpression in cancer cell lines and tumors suggests that HAX-1 may play a role in neoplastic transforma...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Trebinska A,Rembiszewska A,Ciosek K,Ptaszynski K,Rowinski S,Kupryjanczyk J,Siedlecki JA,Grzybowska EA

更新日期：2010-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recruitment of cofactors in the interaction of the androgen receptor (AR) and AR ligands plays a critical role in determining androgenic/antiandrogenic effects of the AR ligand on signaling, but the functions of key cofactors, including nuclear receptor coactivator (NCOA), remain poorly understood in prostat...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Takeda K,Hara N,Nishiyama T,Tasaki M,Ishizaki F,Tomita Y

更新日期：2016-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histone acetyltransferase p300 is a crucial transcriptional coactivator and has been implicated as a poor prognostic factor in human cancers. However, little is known about the substantial functions and mechanisms of p300 in NSCLC proliferation and distant metastasis. METHODS:We constructed p300 down-regula...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Hou X,Gong R,Zhan J,Zhou T,Ma Y,Zhao Y,Zhang Y,Chen G,Zhang Z,Ma S,Chen X,Gao F,Hong S,Luo F,Fang W,Yang Y,Huang Y,Chen L,Yang H,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes after laparoscopic resection for low rectal cancer (LRC) compared with mid/high rectal cancer (M/HRC). METHODS:Patients with rectal cancer undergoing laparoscopic resection with curative intent were retrospectively reviewed between 2009 and 2015...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Yang H,Yao Z,Cui M,Xing J,Zhang C,Zhang N,Liu M,Xu K,Tan F,Su X

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this retrospective study, the authors evaluated the prognostic value of whole-body total lesion glycolysis (WTLG) on FDG/PET images in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated 54 MBC patients who were diagnosed as having one or more metastatic lesions between June 200...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Satoh Y,Nambu A,Ichikawa T,Onishi H

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma (PMHE) is a rare endothelial neoplasm that involves the bones in only 14% of all cases. The optimal treatment strategy has not been established. We herein report a case of primary PMHE in which denosumab treatment showed activity in both imaging studies and the clinical ou...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Otani S,Nakayama R,Sekita T,Hirozane T,Asano N,Nishimoto K,Sasaki A,Okita H,Morioka H,Nakamura M,Matsumoto M

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computational intelligence methods, including non-linear classification algorithms, can be used in medical research and practice as a decision making tool. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of artificial intelligence models for 5-year overall survival prediction in patients with cervical cancer tre...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Obrzut B,Kusy M,Semczuk A,Obrzut M,Kluska J

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide. Therefore, it is of great significance to identify the biological mechanism of tumorigenesis and explore the development of breast cancer to achieve a better prognosis for individuals suffering from breast cancer. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) h...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Xia L,Li F,Qiu J,Feng Z,Xu Z,Chen Z,Sun J

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) is a commonly mutated protein in a variety of human acute leukemias. Mutations leading to constitutively active FLT3, including internal tandem duplications of the juxtamembrane domain (ITD), result in continuous cellular proliferation, resistance to apoptotic cell death, an...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Suter SE,Small GW,Seiser EL,Thomas R,Breen M,Richards KL

更新日期：2011-01-27 00:00:00