Overexpression of Cullin7 is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma progression and pathogenesis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for both men and women, and the third most common cause of cancer in the U.S. Toxicity of current chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal cancer, and emergence of drug resistance underscore the need to develop new, potentially less toxic alter...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Wimsatt J,Villers M,Thomas L,Kamarec S,Montgomery C,Yeung LW,Hu Y,Innes K

更新日期：2016-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Worldwide cervical cancer is the third most common malignancy in women. It usually arises from the cervical area which is susceptible to Human Papilloma virus induced malignancy changes. In low-resource setting visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) is an alternative sensitive cervical screening method. Th...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Hailemariam G,Gebreyesus H,Wubayehu T,Gebregyorgis T,Gebrecherkos K,Teweldemedhin M,Kifle M

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with metastatic renal carcinoma frequently have pre-existing renal impairment and not infrequently develop worsening renal function as a complication of their treatment. The presence of pancreatic metastases in patients with metastatic renal carcinoma, often confers a more favourable prognosis and a...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Purshouse K,Chamberlain S,Soares M,Tuthill M,Protheroe A,Mole DR

更新日期：2019-10-17 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:Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have become the mainstay of treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but it has been unclear whether the antitumor effect of TKIs depends on the organ where the RCC metastasis is located. We previously reported that the FDG accumulation assessed by FDG PET/CT, was ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kakizoe M,Yao M,Tateishi U,Minamimoto R,Ueno D,Namura K,Makiyama K,Hayashi N,Sano F,Kishida T,Kobayashi K,Noguchi S,Ikeda I,Ohgo Y,Taguri M,Morita S,Inoue T,Kubota Y,Nakaigawa N

更新日期：2014-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Feline mammary carcinoma has been proposed as a natural model of highly aggressive, hormone-independent human breast cancer. To further explore the utility of the model by adding new similarities between the two diseases, we have analyzed the oncogene HER-2 status at both the protein and the gene levels. ME...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ordás J,Millán Y,Dios R,Reymundo C,de Las Mulas JM

更新日期：2007-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Al-Khayal K,Vaali-Mohammed MA,Elwatidy M,Traiki TB,Al-Obeed O,Azam M,Khan Z,Abdulla M,Ahmad R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Crosstalk between malignant hepatocytes and the surrounding peritumoral stroma is a key modulator of hepatocarcinogenesis and therapeutic resistance. To examine the chemotherapy resistance of these two cellular compartments in vitro, we evaluated a well-established hepatic tumor cell line, HepG2, and an adul...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Rangwala F,Williams KP,Smith GR,Thomas Z,Allensworth JL,Lyerly HK,Diehl AM,Morse MA,Devi GR

更新日期：2012-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogenic lethal disorder characterized by the accumulation of abnormal myeloid progenitor cells in the bone marrow which results in hematopoietic failure. Despite various efforts in detection and treatment, many patients with AML die of this cancer. That is why it is impo...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Gil-Kulik P,Dudzińska E,Radzikowska-Büchner E,Wawer J,Jojczuk M,Nogalski A,Wawer GA,Feldo M,Kocki W,Cioch M,Bogucka-Kocka A,Rahnama M,Kocki J

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin 12 (IL-12) is a cytokine that has been reported to exhibit potent tumoricidal effects in animal tumor models. A combined approach using Paclitaxel and platinum-based doublet chemotherapy is the most commonly used backbone regimen for treating lung cancer. Despite numerous studies regarding the an...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Yue T,Zheng X,Dou Y,Zheng X,Sun R,Tian Z,Wei H

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the most dreaded cancers with very low survival rate and poor prognosis to the existing frontline chemotherapeutic drugs. Gene therapy in combination with a cytotoxic agent could be a promising approach to circumvent the limitations of previously attempted therapeutic inte...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Xu J,Singh A,Amiji MM

更新日期：2014-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High levels of blood glucose are thought to be associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) and hyperinsulinemia, an interstage in the development of CRC. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between incident CRC and blood glucose; plasma insulin; and the homeostasis model assessment for insulin ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Vulcan A,Manjer J,Ohlsson B

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest of all cancers, with a mortality rate of 91%. Gemcitabine is considered the gold chemotherapeutic standard, but only marginally improves life-span due to its chemical instability and low cell penetrance. A new paradigm to improve Gemcitabine's therapeutic index is to a...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Papa AL,Basu S,Sengupta P,Banerjee D,Sengupta S,Harfouche R

更新日期：2012-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leukemia is different from solid tumor by harboring genetic rearrangements that predict prognosis and guide treatment strategy. PML-RARA, RUNX1-RUNX1T1, and KMT2A-rearrangement are common genetic rearrangements that drive the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). By contrast, rare genetic rearrangemen...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Wang L,Sun Y,Sun Y,Meng L,Xu X

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV infection is associated with a higher incidence of precancerous cervical lesions and their progression to invasive cervical cancer (ICC). Zambia is a global epicenter of HIV and ICC, yet the overall burden of cervical pre-cancer [cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3 (CIN3)] and ICC among its HIV positive...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Bateman AC,Katundu K,Mwanahamuntu MH,Kapambwe S,Sahasrabuddhe VV,Hicks ML,Chi BH,Stringer JS,Parham GP,Chibwesha CJ

更新日期：2015-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and colorectal polyps are more prevalent in African Americans than in the general population. We aimed to investigate whether gastric H. pylori infection is associated with colorectal polyps in African Americans. METHODS:Medical records of African Americans,...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Brim H,Zahaf M,Laiyemo AO,Nouraie M,Pérez-Pérez GI,Smoot DT,Lee E,Razjouyan H,Ashktorab H

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a frequent type of primary liver cancer, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Indeed, the underlying molecular mechanism is not well understood. Previous studies have shown evidence that tight junction (TJ) components were correlated with carcinogenesis and tumor deve...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ram AK,Pottakat B,Vairappan B

更新日期：2018-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsynonymous mutations change the protein sequences and are frequently subjected to natural selection. The same goes for nonsense mutations that introduce pre-mature stop codons into CDSs (coding sequences). Synonymous mutations, however, are intuitively thought to be functionally silent and evolutionarily ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Chu D,Wei L

更新日期：2019-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCS) are important negative feedback regulators of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, and have been recently investigated for their role in the development of different cancers. In this study, we examined the expression of SOCS1-7 genes in normal and breast cancer tissue and ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Sasi W,Jiang WG,Sharma A,Mokbel K

更新日期：2010-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Homeobox B4 (HOXB4) is correlated with poor prognosis of various cancer types. However, how HOXB4 promotes ovarian cancer (OV) progression remains unclear. METHODS:The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database indicated that a high level of HOXB4 in OV was correlated with poor prognosis. The biological functions ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Li N,Gou JH,Xiong J,You JJ,Li ZY

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyaluronan (HA) an important component of the extracellular matrix, has been linked to tumor progression and drug resistance in several malignancies. However, limited data is available for ovarian cancer. This study investigated the role of hyaluronan (HA) and a potential link between the HA-CD44 pathway and...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ricciardelli C,Ween MP,Lokman NA,Tan IA,Pyragius CE,Oehler MK

更新日期：2013-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of high-dose chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation has improved the outcome of hematologic malignancies. Nevertheless, this treatment can cause persistent fatigue and a reduced global quality of life, role and physical function. Physical exercise interventions may be benefic...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Persoon S,Kersten MJ,Chinapaw MJ,Buffart LM,Burghout H,Schep G,Brug J,Nollet F

更新日期：2010-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer risk, development, and treatment are influenced by genetic variation in certain genes, namely those involved in cell proliferation, tumor suppression, and drug metabolism. In turn, the relevance of the aforementioned genetic variation to cancer depends on the ethnic group in question, highlight...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Al-Eitan LN,Rababa'h DM,Alghamdi MA,Khasawneh RH

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGFs) and their receptors (VEGF-Rs) are important regulators for angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. VEGFs and VEGF-Rs are not only expressed on endothelial cells but also on various subtypes of solid tumors and leukemias contributing to the growth of the malignant cells...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Quentmeier H,Eberth S,Romani J,Weich HA,Zaborski M,Drexler HG

更新日期：2012-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of neoplasm that is highly prevalent in East Asia and Africa with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), genetic, and dietary factors implicated as possible aetiologic factors. Previous studies suggested the association of certain cytokines with the invasion and metastatic propert...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Chew MM,Gan SY,Khoo AS,Tan EL

更新日期：2010-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant central nervous system tumor. Alkylating agent, temozolomide (TMZ), is currently the first-line chemotherapeutic agent for GBM. However, the sensitivity of GBM cells to TMZ is affected by many factors. And, several clinic trials, including co-administration...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Li L,Huang Y,Gao Y,Shi T,Xu Y,Li H,Hyytiäinen M,Keski-Oja J,Jiang Q,Hu Y,Du Z

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "EMERGE" study, aimed to capture real-life management patterns and outcomes in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in Greece, also accounting for hormone (HR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status. METHODS:"EMERGE" was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study of adult MBC patients diagn...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kotsakis A,Ardavanis A,Koumakis G,Samantas E,Psyrri A,Papadimitriou C

更新日期：2019-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a highly vascularized tumor entity and the process of angiogenesis is essential for the growth of HCC. Importantly, the pro-angiogenic transcription factors HIF-1alpha and STAT3 have been implicated in HCC progression, thus representing interesting targets for molecu...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Moser C,Lang SA,Mori A,Hellerbrand C,Schlitt HJ,Geissler EK,Fogler WE,Stoeltzing O

更新日期：2008-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) were approved to have a significant antitumor activity in various tumor types. In practice, some patients do not seem to benefit from ICIs but rather to have accelerating disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate hyperprogression in patients with malignant tumors of d...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ji Z,Peng Z,Gong J,Zhang X,Li J,Lu M,Lu Z,Shen L

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report an extremely rare case of vaginal clear cell carcinoma, which originated from the malignant transformation of vaginal adenosis without prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure. CASE PRESENTATION:In this case, the patient was a Chinese woman with a history of two decades of intermittent vaginal p...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Pang L,Li L,Zhu L,Lang J,Bi Y

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00