PAK5 Induces EMT and Promotes Cell Migration and Invasion by Activating the PI3K/AKT Pathway in Ovarian Cancer by Diyou Li, Yinglin Pan, Yating Huang, Ping Zhang, Xuhong Fang

“…The oncogenic potential of PAK5 in ovarian cancer might suggest that any therapeutic strategies targeting PAK5 had the promising value for ovarian cancer treatment.…”
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The potential of Curcuma longa L. bioactive compounds as RSK inhibitors for the treatment of prostate cancer: in silico study by Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti, Foluso Adeola Taiwo, Moses Orimoloye Akinjiyan, Ifeoluwa Rachael Adetoyi, Folasade Oluwatobiloba Ayodeji, Adedotun Olayemi Oluwatuyi, Oluwapelumi Nifesimi Akintoye, Idayat Oyinkansola Kehinde, Bolanle Esther Adedapo, Opeyemi Iwaloye

“…Conclusion The work suggested that turmeric phytocompounds are effective RSK inhibitors for prostate cancer treatment. Further in vivo and in vitro investigations can confirm these findings.…”
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Evolution and Recent Radiation Therapy Advancement in Uganda: A Precedent on How to Increase Access to Quality Radiotherapy Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Awusi Kavuma, Solomon Kibudde, Daniel Kanyike, Joseph Kigula-Mugambe, Tianyu Zhao, Hiram Gay, Baozhou Sun, Jackson Orem

“…Since the inception of radiotherapy services in 1988-1989, there has been a concerted effort to enhance cancer treatment services. The early years were characterized by foundational developments, such as the installation of the first teletherapy units, low-dose-rate brachytherapy units, and conventional simulators, and the recognition of radiation oncologists and medical physicist professionals laid the groundwork for radiotherapy treatment modalities. …”
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Research trends on lymphedema after mastectomy for breast cancer patients from 2000 to 2023: a scientometric analysis by Ling Chen, Yuxian Zheng, Daitian Zheng, Zhiyang Li, Hongwu Chen, Chujun Chen, Chujun Chen, Shuxian Yu

“…BackgroundBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and debilitating complication following breast cancer treatment. Despite its significant impact on patients’ quality of life, bibliometric analyses focusing on BCRL are scarce. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of a magnetic bacterial cellulose-chitosan nanocomposite and evaluation of its applicability for osteogenesis by Nahid Rezazadeh, Effat Alizadeh, Somaieh Soltani, Soodabeh Davaran, Neda Esfandiari

“…Iron oxide nanoparticles were included in the composite to provide superparamagnetic properties that are useful in a variety of applications, including osteogenic differentiation, magnetic imaging, drug delivery, and thermal induction for cancer treatment. Methods: The magnetic nanocomposite was prepared by immersing Fe3O4 in a mixture of bacterial cellulose-chitosan scaffold and then freeze-drying it. …”
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Pharmacological activity of OST-01, a natural product from baccharis coridifolia, on breast cancer cells by HyunJun Kang, Dinh Hoa Hoang, Melissa Valerio, Khyatiben Pathak, William Graff, Alexis LeVee, Jun Wu, Mark A. LaBarge, David Frankhouser, Russell C. Rockne, Patrick Pirrotte, Bin Zhang, Joanne Mortimer, Le Xuan Truong Nguyen, Guido Marcucci

“…Abstract Natural products have long been a viable source of therapeutic agents, providing unique structures and mechanisms that may be beneficial for cancer treatment. Herein we first report on the anticancer activity OST-01, a natural product from Baccharis Coridifolia, on breast cancer cells, including triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). …”
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IL-6 Inhibition Reduces STAT3 Activation and Enhances the Antitumor Effect of Carboplatin by Zhi-Yong Wang, Jun-Ai Zhang, Xian-Jin Wu, Yan-Fang Liang, Yuan-Bin Lu, Yu-Chi Gao, You-Chao Dai, Shi-Yan Yu, Yan Jia, Xiao-Xia Fu, Xiaoquan Rao, Jun-Fa Xu, Jixin Zhong

“…The activation of IL-6/STAT3 axis has been associated with chemoresistance and poor prognosis of a variety of cancers including colorectal carcinoma and thus serves as a potential immunotherapeutic target for cancer treatment. However, it is not fully understood whether anticytokine therapy could reverse chemosensitivity and enhance the suppressive effect of chemotherapy on tumor growth. …”
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Identification of signaling networks associated with lactate modulation of macrophages and dendritic cells by Rapeepat Sangsuwan, Bhasirie Thuamsang, Noah Pacifici, Phum Tachachartvanich, Devan Murphy, Abhineet Ram, John Albeck, Jamal S. Lewis

“…Although cancer immunotherapy breakthroughs have demonstrated improved potency for cancer treatment, only a fraction of patients effectively respond to these treatments. …”
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Photobiomodulation preconditioning for oral mucositis prevention and quality of life improvement in chemotherapy patients: a randomized clinical trial by Marwa Khalil, Omar Hamadah, Maher Saifo

“…Abstract Background Given the suffering experienced by cancer patients, effective solutions must be found to prevent painful and debilitating side effects of anti-cancer treatment. This trial aims to study the effect of preconditioning with photobiomodulation in preventing oral mucositis and xerostomia in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy alone for the first time, and to examine its role in improving patients’ quality of life. …”
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Are breast cancer patients with low distress at diagnosis at risk of psychological symptoms later in their disease trajectory? Considerations for when to screen for distress by Rikke Langballe, Birgitte Mertz, Niels Kroman, Thomas Maltesen, Susanne Rosthøj, Pernille Envold Bidstrup

“…Still, no prior studies have examined the appropriate ‘dosage’ and whether screening for distress before cancer treatment may be sufficient or if further screenings during treatment are necessary. …”
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Role of Age, Comorbidity, and Frailty in the Prediction of Postoperative Complications After Surgery for Vulvar Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study with the Development of a Nomog... by Giovanni Delli Carpini, Francesco Sopracordevole, Camilla Cicoli, Marco Bernardi, Lucia Giuliani, Mariasole Fichera, Nicolò Clemente, Anna Del Fabro, Jacopo Di Giuseppe, Luca Giannella, Enrico Busato, Andrea Ciavattini

“…Surgery is the cornerstone of vulvar cancer treatment, but it is associated with a significant risk of complications that may impact prognosis, particularly in older patients with multiple comorbidities. …”
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Long term effectiveness of intraoperative radiotherapy given as a boost in adjuvant treatment for oral cavity cancers by Grzegorz Woźniak, Tomasz Rutkowski, Wojciech Majewski, Aleksandra Napieralska, Jerzy Wydmański, Agnieszka Czarniecka, Cezary Szymczyk, Adam Bekman, Żaneta Kaniszewska Dorsz, Tomasz Latusek, Bogusław Maciejewski

“…Abstract The oral cancer treatment of choice is surgical excision with an organ preservation, if it is possible. …”
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Short-term effects of follicle-stimulating hormone on immune function, lipid, and vitamin metabolism in transiently castrated men by Jéssica Guedes, Indira Pla, Aniel Sanchez, Gyorgy Marko-Varga, Gilberto Barbosa Domont, K Barbara Sahlin, Berk Hazir, Aleksander Giwercman, Fábio César Sousa Nogueira, Johan Malm, Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman

“…Conclusions and Clinical Implications: Our findings underlined the FSH effect on extragonadal systems and its connection to metabolic disorders often seen as secondary effects of prostate cancer treatment.…”
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Physical parameters and biological factors affect the abscopal effect of combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy: an update on preclinical works by Wangcai Ren, Jialing Wen, Gang Guo, Gang Guo, Wenchao Gu, Shenke Zhang, Shenke Zhang, Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Kensuke Osada, Takashi Shimokawa, Qiaojuan Wang, Qiaojuan Wang, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Xuanzhang Tu, Chen Li, Li Sui, Liqiu Ma, Liqiu Ma, Liqiu Ma

“…Enhancing the incidence of this phenomenon possesses profound significance for the investigation of metastatic cancer treatment. Currently, the underlying mechanisms of the abscopal effect remain unclear. …”
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Evaluation of reproductive and oncological outcomes after fertility-sparing surgery in cervical cancer patients with tumor > 2 cm by Kiarash Bahrehmand, Dóra Vesztergom, Barna Budai, Dániel Lengyel, Edina Lukács, Zoltán Novák

“…We found that classical barriers to FSS can be challenged, balancing fertility preservation and oncological outcomes, and argue for personalized approaches to cervical cancer treatment, respecting patient priorities. Further prospective studies are warranted to establish the efficacy and safety of such approaches.…”
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Telomerase and mitochondria inhibition promote apoptosis and TET2 and ANMT3a expression in triple negative breast cancer cell lines by Zeinab Mazloumi, Ali Rafat, Khadijeh Dizaji Asl, Mohammad Karimipour, Dariush Shanehbandi, Mehdi Talebi, Majid Montazer, Ali Akbar Movassaghpour, Alireza Dehnad, Raheleh Farahzadi, Hojjatollah Nozad Charoudeh

“…Conclusion: The inhibition of telomerase and mitochondria respiration caused intrinsic- and extrinsic- apoptosis and increased DNMT3a and TET2 expression and it could be utilized in breast cancer treatment.…”
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Ellagic acid ameliorates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by regulating inflammation and SIRT6/TNF-α signaling by Yuqi Gao, Kezheng Peng, Yida Wang, Yannan Guo, Chenye Zeng, Rui Hua, Qingfei Liu, Xue Li, Ying Qiu, Zhao Wang

“…Our results provide preclinical rationale for using ellagic acid as a feasible and promising agent to ameliorate cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury, and support ellagic acid as a potential adjunctive therapy for future cancer treatment.…”
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PDPN+ cancer‐associated fibroblasts enhance gastric cancer angiogenesis via AKT/NF‐κB activation and the CCL2‐ACKR1 axis by Zhenxiong Zhao, Hui Sun, Yingxue Liu, Yanqiu Zhang, Xin Wang, Xu Wang, Cong Tan, Shujuan Ni, Weiwei Weng, Meng Zhang, Lei Wang, Dan Huang, Wenchao Gu, Jinjia Chang, Weiqi Sheng, Mi‐die Xu

“…Together, this study elucidates the mechanism by which PDPN(+) CAFs promote angiogenesis, providing a deeper understanding of the molecular processes underlying CAF‐mediated angiogenesis and suggesting potential therapeutic targets for gastric cancer treatment.…”
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A pan-cancer analysis: predictive role of ZNF32 in cancer prognosis and immunotherapy response by Minghan Li, Chang Su, Qianru Wang, Yuetong Chen, Di Jiang, Weijia Wang, Shunjin Chen, Xiangping Li, Ming Fu, Juan Lu

“…Our results highlight the important role of ZNF32 in tumorigenesis and provide novel perspectives for potential cancer treatment strategies.…”
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Oncolytic Viruses and Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Uveal Melanoma and Retinoblastoma: The Current Landscape and Novel Advances by Merve Kulbay, Nicolas Tuli, Massimo Mazza, Armaan Jaffer, Sarinee Juntipwong, Emily Marcotte, Stuti Misty Tanya, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Miguel N. Burnier, Hakan Demirci

“…To overcome these obstacles, immunotherapy, which encompasses different treatment options such as oncolytic viruses, antibody-mediated immune modulations, and targeted immunotherapy, has shown great potential as a novel therapeutic tool for cancer therapy. These anti-cancer treatment options provide numerous advantages such as selective cancer cell death and the promotion of an anti-tumor immune response, and they prove useful in preventing vision impairment due to macular and/or optic disc involvement. …”
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