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Chen K, Beeraka NM, Zhang X, Sinelnikov MY, Plotnikova M, Zhao C, Basavaraj V, Zhang J, Lu P. Recent Advances in Therapeutic Modalities Against Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Future Epigenetic Landscape. Lymphat Res Biol 2023; 21:536-548. [PMID: 37267206 PMCID: PMC10753987 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Background: Lymphedema is a significant postsurgical complication observed in the majority of breast cancer patients. These multifactorial etiopathogenesis have a significant role in the development of novel diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers and the development of novel therapies. This review aims to ascertain the epigenetic alterations that lead to breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), multiple pathobiological events, and the underlying genetic predisposing factors, signaling cascades pertinent to the lapses in effective prognosis/diagnosis, and finally to develop a suitable therapeutic regimen. Methods and Results: We have performed a literature search in public databases such as PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, National Library of Medicine and screened several published reports. Search words such as epigenetics to induce BCRL, prognosis/diagnosis, primary lymphedema, secondary lymphedema, genetic predisposing factors for BRCL, conventional therapies, and surgery were used in these databases. This review described several epigenetic-based predisposing factors and the pathophysiological consequences of BCRL, which affect the overall quality of life, and the interplay of these events could foster the progression of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Prognosis/diagnostic and therapy lapses for treating BCRL are highly challenging due to genetic and anatomical variations, alteration in the lymphatic vessel contractions, and variable expression of several factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-E and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) in breast cancer survivors. Conclusion: We compared the efficacy of various conventional therapies for treating BCRL as a multidisciplinary approach. Further substantial research is required to decipher underlying signaling epigenetic pathways to develop chromatin-modifying therapies pertinent to the multiple etiopathogenesis to explore the correlation between the disease pathophysiology and novel therapeutic modalities to treat BCRL.
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- Kuo Chen
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- The 80th Army Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Department of Pathology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Mokhtari K, Peymani M, Rashidi M, Hushmandi K, Ghaedi K, Taheriazam A, Hashemi M. Colon cancer transcriptome. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 180-181:49-82. [PMID: 37059270 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Over the last four decades, methodological innovations have continuously changed transcriptome profiling. It is now feasible to sequence and quantify the transcriptional outputs of individual cells or thousands of samples using RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). These transcriptomes serve as a connection between cellular behaviors and their underlying molecular mechanisms, such as mutations. This relationship, in the context of cancer, provides a chance to unravel tumor complexity and heterogeneity and uncover novel biomarkers or treatment options. Since colon cancer is one of the most frequent malignancies, its prognosis and diagnosis seem to be critical. The transcriptome technology is developing for an earlier and more accurate diagnosis of cancer which can provide better protectivity and prognostic utility to medical teams and patients. A transcriptome is a whole set of expressed coding and non-coding RNAs in an individual or cell population. The cancer transcriptome includes RNA-based changes. The combined genome and transcriptome of a patient may provide a comprehensive picture of their cancer, and this information is beginning to affect treatment decision-making in real-time. A full assessment of the transcriptome of colon (colorectal) cancer has been assessed in this review paper based on risk factors such as age, obesity, gender, alcohol use, race, and also different stages of cancer, as well as non-coding RNAs like circRNAs, miRNAs, lncRNAs, and siRNAs. Similarly, they have been examined independently in the transcriptome study of colon cancer.
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- Khatere Mokhtari
- Department of Modern Biology, ACECR Institute of Higher Education (Isfahan Branch), Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, 4815733971, Iran; The Health of Plant and Livestock Products Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, 4815733971, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Tarighati E, Keivan H, Mahani H. A review of prognostic and predictive biomarkers in breast cancer. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:1-16. [PMID: 35031885 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-021-00781-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Breast cancer (BC) is a common cancer all over the world that affects women. BC is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in women, which today has decreased with the advancement of technology and new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. BCs are histologically divided into in situ and invasive carcinoma, and both of them can be divided into ductal and lobular. The main function after the diagnosis of invasive breast cancer is which patient should use chemotherapy, which patient should receive adjuvant therapy, and which should not. If the decision is for adjuvant therapy, the next challenge is to identify the most appropriate treatment or combination of treatments for a particular patient. Addressing the first challenge can be helped by prognostic biomarkers, while addressing the second challenge can be done by predictive biomarkers. Among the molecular markers related to BC, ER, PR, HER2, and the Mib1/Ki-67 proliferation index are the most significant ones and are tightly confirmed in the standard care of all primary, recurrent, and metastatic BC patients. CEA and CA-15-3 antigens are the most valuable markers of serum tumors in BC patients. Determining the series of these markers helps monitor response to the treatment and early detection of recurrence or metastasis. miRNAs have been demonstrated to be intricate in mammary gland growth, proliferation, and formation of BC known to be incriminated in BC biology. By combining established prognostic factors with valid prognostic/predicted biomarkers, we can start the journey to personalized treatment for every recently diagnosed BC patient.
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- Elaheh Tarighati
- Department of Medical Physics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Paramedicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Radiation Applications Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, P.O. Box: 14395-836, Tehran, Iran.
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Habibzadeh Omran Y, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Yarmohammadian MH, Atighechian G. Driving Hazard Perception Tests: A Systematic Review. Bull Emerg Trauma 2023; 11:51-68. [PMID: 37193008 PMCID: PMC10182720 DOI: 10.30476/beat.2023.95777.1370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Objective The present study was conducted to evaluate previous studies on hazard perception among road users. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted using electronic databases and search engines including Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Iranmedex, SID, Irandoc, and Google Scholar from January 2000 to September 2021. The search was performed using a combination of medical subject heading terms and keywords. Endnote software version 20.0 (Clarivate, Philadelphia, PA, USA) was used to organize the included articles. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the findings. The entire review process was conducted by two authors, and unresolved challenges were discussed with other researchers. Results Findings of the study show that all of the tests could discriminate between inexperienced and experienced drivers. The use of dynamic hazard perception tests was more common than static tests, and in some cases, simulators were used. Moreover, the results indicated a weak correlation between the results of dynamic and static tests. Therefore, it could be claimed that both dynamic and static methods measured certain dimensions of hazard perception. Conclusion Regarding the importance of hazard perception, the findings of this study can provide further progress in designing hazard perception tests. The hazard perception tests can be sensitive to cultural or legal differences. It should also be noted that in developing tools for measuring drivers' hazard perception, different dimensions of hazard perception must be considered, so that the level of drivers' hazard perception can be reported accurately.
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- Yasaman Habibzadeh Omran
- Department of Disaster and Emergency Health, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Corresponding author: Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani Address: Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Tel: +98-9117423813 e-mail:
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- Department of Health in Disasters, Health Management & Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health in Disasters, Health Management & Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Krasilnikova OA, Baranovskii DS, Lyundup AV, Shegay PV, Kaprin AD, Klabukov ID. Stem and Somatic Cell Monotherapy for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Review of Clinical Studies and Mechanisms of Action. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2022; 18:1974-1985. [PMID: 35476187 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10379-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, often resulting in a limb amputation. A cell-based therapy is a highly promising approach for an effective DFU treatment. However, there is no consensus regarding the most effective cell type for DFU treatment. Various cell types contribute to chronic wound healing via different mechanisms. For example, application of keratinocytes can stimulate migration of native keratinocytes from the wound edge, while mesenchymal stem cells can correct limb ischemia. To assess the effectiveness of a certain cell type, it should be administered as a monotherapy without other substances and procedures that have additional therapeutic effects. In the present review, we described therapeutic effects of various cells and provided an overview of clinical studies in which stem and somatic cell-based therapy was administered as a monotherapy. Topical application of somatic cells contributes to DFU healing only, while injection of mesenchymal stem cells and mononuclear cells can break a pathophysiological chain leading from insufficient blood supply to DFU development. At the same time, the systemic use of mesenchymal stem cells carries greater risks. Undoubtedly, cell therapy is a potent tool for the treatment of DFU. However, it is vital to conduct further high-quality clinical research to determine the most effective cell type, dosage and way of administration for DFU treatment. Ischemia, neuropathy and neuro-ischemia are underlying factors of diabetic foot ulcer. Stem and somatic cells monotherapy can improve chronic wound healing via different mechanisms.
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- O A Krasilnikova
- A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center - branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Center, Obninsk, Russia
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- A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center - branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Center, Obninsk, Russia.,Research and Educational Resource Center for Cellular Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Cellular Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, National Medical Research Radiological Center, Obninsk, Russia
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Cellular Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, National Medical Research Radiological Center, Obninsk, Russia
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Cellular Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia. .,Department of Regenerative Medicine, National Medical Research Radiological Center, Obninsk, Russia. .,Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Obninsk, Russia.
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Rahman M, Islam R, Rabbi F, Islam MT, Sultana S, Ahmed M, Sehgal A, Singh S, Sharma N, Behl T. Bioactive Compounds and Diabetes Mellitus: Prospects and Future Challenges. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:1304-1320. [PMID: 35418280 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220412090808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition that influences the endocrine framework. Hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia are two of the most widely recognized metabolic irregularities in diabetes, just as two of the most well-known reasons for diabetic intricacies. Diabetes mellitus is a persistent illness brought about by metabolic irregularities in hyperglycemic pancreatic cells. Hyperglycemia can be brought about by an absence of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas (Type 1 diabetes mellitus) or inadequate insulin creation that does not work effectively (Type 2 diabetes mellitus). Present diabetes medication is directed toward directing blood glucose levels in the systemic circulation to the typical levels. Numerous advanced prescription medicines have many negative results that can bring about unexpected severe issues during treatment of the bioactive compound from a different source that is beneficially affected by controlling, adjusting metabolic pathways or cycles. Moreover, a few new bioactive medications disengaged from plants have shown antidiabetic action with more noteworthy adequacy than the oral hypoglycemic agent that specialists have utilized in clinical treatment lately. Since bioactive mixtures are collected from familiar sources, they have a great activity in controlling diabetes mellitus. This study discusses bioactive compounds and their activity to manage diabetes mellitus and their prospects. Though bioactive compound has many health beneficial properties, adequate clinical studies still need to gain large acknowledge that they are effective in the management of diabetes mellitus.
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- Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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Singh A, Ujjwal RR, Naqvi S, Verma RK, Tiwari S, Kesharwani P, Shukla R. Formulation development of tocopherol polyethylene glycol nanoengineered polyamidoamine dendrimer for neuroprotection and treatment of alzheimer disease. J Drug Target 2022; 30:777-791. [PMID: 35382657 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2063297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregates deposition at extra neuronal sites induces neurotoxicity and major hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD). To reduce the Aβ fibril toxicity multi-functional polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer was conjugated with tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate-1000 (TPGS) which acts as a carrier matrix for the delivery of neuroprotective molecule piperine (PIP). This PIP-TPGS-PAMAM dendrimer was fabricated to mitigate the Aβ 1-42 fibril toxicity on SHSY5Y cells. TPGS-PAMAM was fabricated through carbodiimide coupling reaction and PIP was encapsulated in dendrimer through solvent injection method to prepare PIP-TPGS-PAMAM. Antioxidant assay of PIP-TPGS-PAMAM showed 90.18% inhibition of 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radicals compared to free PIP which was 28.27%. The SHSY5Y cells showed 37.25% for negative control group and 82.55% cell viability for PIP-TPGS-PAMAM treated group against Aβ 1-42 toxicity. PIP-TPGS-PAMAM reduced the ROS activity to 15.21% and 48.5% for free PIP treated in cell group. Similarly, extent of Aβ 1-42 induced apoptosis also reduced significantly from 38.2% to 12.36% in PIP-TPGS-PAMAM treated group. In addition, PIP-TPGS-PAMAM also disaggregated the Aβ 1-42 fibril in SHSY5Y cells. Our findings suggested that PIP-TPGS-PAMAM showed mitigation of Aβ 1-42 induced toxicity in neuronal cells which can offer excellent prospect of neuroprotection and AD therapy.
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- Ajit Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutics National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Phase X, Sector 64. Mohali, Punjab 160062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India
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Ahmed AT, Abas AH, Elmi A, Omer A. Determinants of severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6-36 months in Kalafo district (riverine context) of Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2022; 12:5198. [PMID: 35338207 PMCID: PMC8956698 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09184-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Malnutrition remains prevalent and existing health problem globally. Particularly Undernutrition is a major public health issue in developing countries. Globally the causes of severe acute undernutrition varies across context. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of severe acute malnutrition to uncover contextual factors based on UNICEF conceptual framework, as there was no study done in a similar context in Ethiopia. Health facility based (health post) un-matched case control study with Key informant interview was conducted to identify determinant factors of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children between 6 and 36 months. 246 children (82 cases and 164) with their mothers or care takers participated the study which was conducted between December 20, 2019 to January 20, 2020 in Kalafo district in Shebele River. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated to identify the determinants of SAM among children aged 6-36 months using multivariate logistic regression. The odds of severe acute malnutrition was 2.28 (1.22, 4.26); 4.68 (2.29, 9.58); 2.85 (1.26, 6.45); 2.39 (1.16, 4.96) and 3.262 (1.46, 7.31) and 3.237 (1.45, 7.23); respectively for mothers with three or more under five children, Children with inadequate dietary diversity, experienced diarrhea in past 2 weeks, their mothers had not nutrition counselling during pregnancy and younger (6-11 and 12-17 months) children as compared to controls. The finding of this study reveals the main determinants of severe acute malnutrition in riverine context are multi-level. In addition to this, poor childcare and polygamy identified in qualitative finding. Decisive and multi-sectoral approach is required to addressing SAM in the riverine area.
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- Ahmed Tahir Ahmed
- Public Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Science, Jigjiga University, P.O. Box 1020, Jijiga, Ethiopia.
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- Public Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Science, Jigjiga University, P.O. Box 1020, Jijiga, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Science, Jigjiga University, P.O. Box 1020, Jijiga, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Science, Jigjiga University, P.O. Box 1020, Jijiga, Ethiopia
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Cortes C, Desler C, Mazzoli A, Chen JY, Ferreira VP. The role of properdin and Factor H in disease. Adv Immunol 2022; 153:1-90. [PMID: 35469595 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ai.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The complement system consists of three pathways (alternative, classical, and lectin) that play a fundamental role in immunity and homeostasis. The multifunctional role of the complement system includes direct lysis of pathogens, tagging pathogens for phagocytosis, promotion of inflammatory responses to control infection, regulation of adaptive cellular immune responses, and removal of apoptotic/dead cells and immune complexes from circulation. A tight regulation of the complement system is essential to avoid unwanted complement-mediated damage to the host. This regulation is ensured by a set of proteins called complement regulatory proteins. Deficiencies or malfunction of these regulatory proteins may lead to pro-thrombotic hematological diseases, renal and ocular diseases, and autoimmune diseases, among others. This review focuses on the importance of two complement regulatory proteins of the alternative pathway, Factor H and properdin, and their role in human diseases with an emphasis on: (a) characterizing the main mechanism of action of Factor H and properdin in regulating the complement system and protecting the host from complement-mediated attack, (b) describing the dysregulation of the alternative pathway as a result of deficiencies, or mutations, in Factor H and properdin, (c) outlining the clinical findings, management and treatment of diseases associated with mutations and deficiencies in Factor H, and (d) defining the unwanted and inadequate functioning of properdin in disease, through a discussion of various experimental research findings utilizing in vitro, mouse and human models.
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- Claudio Cortes
- Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, United States.
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, United States
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, United States
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, United States.
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Rahman MM, Islam MR, Islam MT, Harun-Or-Rashid M, Islam M, Abdullah S, Uddin MB, Das S, Rahaman MS, Ahmed M, Alhumaydhi FA, Emran TB, Mohamed AAR, Faruque MRI, Khandaker MU, Mostafa-Hedeab G. Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy and Neurological Disorders: Current Status and Future Perspectives. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:147. [PMID: 35053145 PMCID: PMC8772847 DOI: 10.3390/biology11010147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases are a global health issue with inadequate therapeutic options and an inability to restore the damaged nervous system. With advances in technology, health scientists continue to identify new approaches to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Lost or injured neurons and glial cells can lead to the development of several neurological diseases, including Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. In recent years, neurons and glial cells have successfully been generated from stem cells in the laboratory utilizing cell culture technologies, fueling efforts to develop stem cell-based transplantation therapies for human patients. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or differentiate into a germ cell with specialized characteristics, such as muscle cells, red blood cells, or brain cells. Although several obstacles remain before stem cells can be used for clinical applications, including some potential disadvantages that must be overcome, this cellular development represents a potential pathway through which patients may eventually achieve the ability to live more normal lives. In this review, we summarize the stem cell-based therapies that have been explored for various neurological disorders, discuss the potential advantages and drawbacks of these therapies, and examine future directions for this field.
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- Mohammad Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Space Science Center, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Pharmacology Department & Health Sciences Research Unit, Medical College, Jouf University, Sakaka 72446, Saudi Arabia;
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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Histological assessment, anti-quorum sensing, and anti-biofilm activities of Dioon spinulosum extract: in vitro and in vivo approach. Sci Rep 2022; 12:180. [PMID: 34996996 PMCID: PMC8742103 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03953-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterium causing several health problems and having many virulence factors like biofilm formation on different surfaces. There is a significant need to develop new antimicrobials due to the spreading resistance to the commonly used antibiotics, partly attributed to biofilm formation. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing activities of Dioon spinulosum, Dyer Ex Eichler extract (DSE), against Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. DSE exhibited a reduction in the biofilm formation by P. aeruginosa isolates both in vitro and in vivo rat models. It also resulted in a decrease in cell surface hydrophobicity and exopolysaccharide quantity of P. aeruginosa isolates. Both bright field and scanning electron microscopes provided evidence for the inhibiting ability of DSE on biofilm formation. Moreover, it reduced violacein production by Chromobacterium violaceum (ATCC 12,472). It decreased the relative expression of 4 quorum sensing genes (lasI, lasR, rhlI, rhlR) and the biofilm gene (ndvB) using qRT-PCR. Furthermore, DSE presented a cytotoxic activity with IC50 of 4.36 ± 0.52 µg/ml against human skin fibroblast cell lines. For the first time, this study reports that DSE is a promising resource of anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing agents.
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Nejati V, Khalaji S, Goodarzi H, Nitsche M. The role of ventromedial and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in attention and interpretation biases in individuals with general anxiety disorder (GAD): A tDCS study. J Psychiatr Res 2021; 144:269-277. [PMID: 34710663 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND and purpose of the study: Individuals with general anxiety disorder (GAD) have deficits in emotional and cognitive processing, including cognitive bias, which plays a causal role in anxiety. Hyperactivity of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) is assumed to be involved in cognitive bias. We aimed to explore the causal contribution of the dorsolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortices (dlPFC, vmPFC) on cognitive bias via non-invasive brain stimulation, and expected a bias-reducing effect of cortical activity enhancement over these areas in GAD, with a larger contribution of the vmPFC to perceptual, and of the dlPFC to interpretation bias. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was conducted in a randomized, single-blinded, and complete crossover design. Thirty-four adults with GAD, received transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in 5 separate sessions (1.5 mA, 20 min) with the following electrode montages: anodal dlPFC/cathodal vmPFC, anodal vmPFC/cathodal dlPFC, anodal dlPFC/cathodal right shoulder, anodal vmPFC/cathodal left shoulder, and sham stimulation. During stimulation, in each session, participants performed the Dot-Probe and Reading Mind from Eyes tests to measure attention and interpretation biases. RESULTS A significant effect of stimulation condition on attention and interpretation biases was observed. Anodal vmPFC and dlPFC stimulation coupled with an extracranial cathodal electrode reduced attention bias to threat-related stimuli in the dot-probe test. Furthermore, anodal dlPFC/cathodal vmPFC stimulation reduced negative interpretation bias in reading from eyes test. CONCLUSION As suggested by the results of this study, both dlPFC and vmPFC are involved in cognitive bias in GAD, but with partially different roles. Anodal stimulation over the right vmPFC and the left dlPFC reduced attention bias, supporting the relevance of these areas for attention bias. For interpretation bias, the significant effect of anodal dlPFC/cathodal vmPFC stimulation, but only trendwise effect of anodal tDCS over the dlPFC combined with an extracephalic return electrode is in accordance with a predominant effect of the dlPFC on interpretation bias, but does not rule out an additional minor involvement of the vmPFC. Based on these results, a new model is suggested for the neural underpinnings of anxiety symptoms.
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- Vahid Nejati
- Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, Tehran, Po box: 1983969411, Iran.
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- Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Department of Psychology and Neurosciences, Dortmund, Germany; University Medical Hospital Bergmannsheil, Department of Neurology, Bochum, Germany.
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Yeh SA, Hwang TZ, Wang CC, Yang CC, Lien CF, Wang CC, Hsu TY, Hsu RF, Shih YC, Huang YC, Hsieh MC, Gau JS, Chang L, Lee TF. Outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2021; 62:438-447. [PMID: 33783535 PMCID: PMC8127674 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrab008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Nasopharyngeal cancer shows a good response to intensity-modulated radiotherapy. However, there is no clear evidence for the benefits of routine use of image-guided radiotherapy. The purpose of this study was to perform a retrospective investigation of the treatment outcomes, treatment-related complications and prognostic factors for nasopharyngeal cancer treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy and image-guided radiotherapy techniques. Retrospective analysis was performed on 326 consecutive nasopharyngeal cancer patients treated between 2004 and 2015. Potentially significant patient-related and treatment-related variables were analyzed. Radiation-related complications were recorded. The 5-year overall survival and disease-free survival rates of these patients were 77.9% and 70.5%, respectively. Age, AJCC (American Joint Committee on Cancer) stage, retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, treatment interruption and body mass index were independent prognostic factors for overall survival. Age, AJCC stage, retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, image-guided radiotherapy and body mass index were independent prognostic factors for disease-free survival. In conclusion, intensity-modulated radiotherapy significantly improves the treatment outcomes of nasopharyngeal cancer. With the aid of image-guided radiotherapy, the advantage of intensity-modulated radiotherapy might be further amplified.
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Motamedi H, Ari MM, Dashtbin S, Fathollahi M, Hossainpour H, Alvandi A, Moradi J, Abiri R. An update review of globally reported SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in preclinical and clinical stages. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 96:107763. [PMID: 34162141 PMCID: PMC8101866 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of the rapidly spreading pandemic COVID-19 in the world. As an effective therapeutic strategy is not introduced yet and the rapid genetic variations in the virus, there is an emerging necessity to design, evaluate and apply effective new vaccines. An acceptable vaccine must elicit both humoral and cellular immune responses, must have the least side effects and the storage and transport systems should be available and affordable for all countries. These vaccines can be classified into different types: inactivated vaccines, live-attenuated virus vaccines, subunit vaccines, virus-like particles (VLPs), nucleic acid-based vaccines (DNA and RNA) and recombinant vector-based vaccines (replicating and non-replicating viral vector). According to the latest update of the WHO report on April 2nd, 2021, at least 85 vaccine candidates were being studied in clinical trial phases and 184 candidate vaccines were being evaluated in pre-clinical stages. In addition, studies have shown that other vaccines, including the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine and the Plant-derived vaccine, may play a role in controlling pandemic COVID-19. Herein, we reviewed the different types of COVID-19 candidate vaccines that are currently being evaluated in preclinical and clinical trial phases along with advantages, disadvantages or adverse reactions, if any.
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- Hamid Motamedi
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Medical Technology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Dengue Seroprevalence and Seroconversion in Urban and Rural Populations in Northeastern Thailand and Southern Laos. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17239134. [PMID: 33297445 PMCID: PMC7731008 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17239134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. The detection of clinical cases enables us to measure the incidence of dengue infection, whereas serological surveys give insights into the prevalence of infection. This study aimed to determine dengue seroprevalence and seroconversion rates in northeastern Thailand and southern Laos and to assess any association of mosquito control methods and socioeconomic factors with dengue virus (DENV) infection. Cross-sectional seroprevalence surveys were performed in May and November 2019 on the same individuals. Blood samples were collected from one adult and one child, when possible, in each of 720 randomly selected households from two urban and two rural sites in both northeastern Thailand and southern Laos. IgG antibodies against DENV were detected in serum using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. Overall, 1071 individuals participated in the study. The seroprevalence rate was high (91.5%) across all 8 study sites. Only age and province were associated with seroprevalence rates. There were 33 seroconversions during the period from May to November, of which seven reported fever. More than half of the seroconversions occurred in the rural areas and in Laos. Dengue seroconversion was significantly associated with young age (<15 years old), female gender, province, and duration of living in the current residence. No socioeconomic factors or mosquito control methods were found to be associated with seroprevalence or seroconversion. Notably, however, the province with most seroconversions had lower diurnal temperature ranges than elsewhere. In conclusion, our study has highlighted the homogeneity of dengue exposure across a wide range of settings and most notably those from rural and urban areas. Dengue can no longer be considered to be solely an urban disease nor necessarily one linked to poverty.
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Yang XL, Zhou GQ, Lin L, Zhang LL, Chen FP, Lv JW, Kou J, Wen DW, Ma J, Sun Y, Mao YP. Prognostic value of radiation interruption in different periods for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in the intensity-modulated radiation therapy era. Cancer Med 2020; 10:143-155. [PMID: 33107201 PMCID: PMC7826475 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of radiation interruptions at different times on the overall survival (OS) and disease‐free survival (DFS) of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving intensity‐modulated radiation therapy. Totally, 4510 patients were identified from a well‐established big‐data intelligence platform. Optimal interruption thresholds were identified using Recursive partitioning analyses. Actuarial rates were plotted using the Kaplan–Meier method and were compared using the log‐rank test. Patients with preceding interruptions ≥1 d (5‐year OS, 89.6% vs. 85.7%, p < 0.001; 5‐year DFS, 81.4% vs. 76.4%, p < 0.001), or latter interruptions ≥4 d (88.4% vs. 82.3%, p < 0.001; 79.2% vs. 75.1%, p = 0.006) showed significant detrimental effects on OS and DFS than patients without those interruptions. However, no significant lower survival was identified in latter interruptions ≥1 d (5‐year OS: 89.0% vs. 86.7%, p = 0.053; 5‐year DFS, 80.2% vs. 77.8%, p = 0.080). Latter interruptions ≥4 d was an independent unfavorable prognostic factor for OS (HR, 1.404; 95% CI, 1.143–1.723, p = 0.001) and DFS (HR, 1.351; 95% CI, 1.105–1.652, p = 0.003) in multivariate analysis. Radiation interruptions longer than 3 days that occurred in the latter period of treatment with IMRT were independent factors in poorer survival. Efforts are needed to minimize radiation interruptions and improve the timely provision of treatment.
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- Xing-Li Yang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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De Guzman R, Malik M. Global Cancer Burden and Natural Disasters: A Focus on Asia's Vulnerability, Resilience Building, and Impact on Cancer Care. J Glob Oncol 2020; 5:1-8. [PMID: 30978152 PMCID: PMC6528740 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The world has been witnessing more frequent and greater intensity weather-related disasters. Natural disasters hit every continent in the world. Asia has borne the brunt in terms of frequency and the total numbers of people affected. This is mainly because of Asia’s increasing population and its large and varied landmass, with multiple river basins, mountains, flood plains, and active seismic and volcanic zones. The Union for International Cancer Control New Global Cancer Date: GLOBOCAN 2018 has estimated the global cancer burden to have risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths. Asia constitutes roughly 60% of the world’s population. The region contributes nearly one half of new cancer cases and more than one half of cancer deaths worldwide. This increase in the regional burden of cancer is largely a result of socioeconomic growth and the increasing size and aging of the population. In addition to the increasing cancer cases, the string of natural disasters will cause heavy damage and a great human toll in Asia. Medical care for disaster-affected populations is focused traditionally on the management of immediate trauma and acute infections. For people with noncommunicable diseases, this presents a significant risk. Patients with cancer are especially susceptible to the disruptions that natural disasters can cause. Their special needs are largely neglected. There is a need to refocus and expand disaster risk reduction strategies and resources to include patients with noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, because these conditions are generating the bulk of disability, ill health, and premature death around the globe. Having the world’s biggest burden of cancer, Asia will definitely be facing these challenges.
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- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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Okeke M, Oderinde O, Liu L, Kabula D. Oncology and COVID-19: Perspectives on cancer patients and oncologists in Africa. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 14:100550. [PMID: 32835064 PMCID: PMC7298482 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemep.2020.100550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The global communities have been grappling with health pandemics for months since the outbreak of COVID-19, which has been flagged a global health emergency by World Health Organisation, WHO. While the entire health sector has been overburdened, cancer patients are also at a high risk of getting infected during this COVID-19 pandemic; hence, there is a great concern for these patients because there is little to no data to support their management with the current health care structure in Africa. This article outlines the challenges that frontline health workers face in the management of cancer patients, as the entire health sector calls for effective policy formulation and implementation by the government in their role in ensuring the sound health of their citizenry.
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- M Okeke
- Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Dingjiaqiao Campus, No. 87, Dingjiaoqiao, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Jiulonghu Campus, Jiangning District, 211189 Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Dingjiaqiao Campus, No. 87, Dingjiaoqiao, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24, Tongjia Lane, Zhongyang Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Venkatraman P, Sahay JJ, Maidili T, Rajan R, Pooja S. Breakthrough of COVID-19 using radiotherapy treatment modalities. Radiother Oncol 2020; 148:225-226. [PMID: 32342867 PMCID: PMC7169895 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2020.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- P Venkatraman
- Department of Medical Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India.
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Medicine, Banaras Hindu University, India
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- Department of Medical Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Medical Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Medical Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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Wu S, Zheng D, Liu Y, Hu D, Wei W, Han G. Radiation Therapy Care During a Major Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan. Adv Radiat Oncol 2020; 5:531-533. [PMID: 32775770 PMCID: PMC7270882 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose The epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) challenges the prevention and protection of the cancer patients and the staff in the department of radiation oncology. Methods At the Hubei Cancer Hospital, we organized an emergency infection control team to lead special efforts to combat COVID-19 during this challenging time. Results Radiation therapy treatments were resumed on January 30th and have never stopped again at the hospital regardless of the circumstances of the ongoing outbreak. Between January 30th and the time of the writing, we have treated over 100 radiation therapy patients, with no incidence of on-site COVID-19 transmission between patients and health care workers in the duration. Conclusions Our experience will help guide the practice in other regions that are or might be facing outbreaks of this disease.
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- Shen Wu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Razavi AC, Bazzano LA, He J, Fernandez C, Whelton SP, Krousel-Wood M, Li S, Nierenberg JL, Shi M, Li C, Mi X, Kinchen J, Kelly TN. Novel Findings From a Metabolomics Study of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function: The Bogalusa Heart Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e015118. [PMID: 31992159 PMCID: PMC7033875 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.015118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Diastolic dysfunction is one important causal factor for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, yet the metabolic signature associated with this subclinical phenotype remains unknown. Methods and Results Ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectroscopy was used to conduct untargeted metabolomic analysis of fasting serum samples in 1050 white and black participants of the BHS (Bogalusa Heart Study). After quality control, 1202 metabolites were individually tested for association with 5 echocardiographic measures of left ventricular diastolic function using multivariable‐adjusted linear regression. Measures of left ventricular diastolic function included the ratio of peak early filling velocity to peak late filling velocity, ratio of peak early filling velocity to mitral annular velocity, deceleration time, isovolumic relaxation time, and left atrial maximum volume index (LAVI). Analyses adjusted for multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors and used Bonferroni‐corrected alpha thresholds. Eight metabolites robustly associated with left ventricular diastolic function in the overall population and demonstrated consistent associations in white and black study participants. N‐formylmethionine (B=0.05; P=1.50×10−7); 1‐methylhistidine (B=0.05; P=1.60×10−7); formiminoglutamate (B=0.07; P=5.60×10−7); N2, N5‐diacetylornithine (B=0.05; P=1.30×10−7); N‐trimethyl 5‐aminovalerate (B=0.04; P=5.10×10−6); 5‐methylthioadenosine (B=0.04; P=1.40×10−5); and methionine sulfoxide (B=0.04; P=3.80×10−6) were significantly associated with the natural log of the ratio of peak early filling velocity to mitral annular velocity. Butyrylcarnitine (B=3.18; P=2.10×10−6) was significantly associated with isovolumic relaxation time. Conclusions The current study identified novel findings of metabolite associations with left ventricular diastolic function, suggesting that the serum metabolome, and its underlying biological pathways, may be implicated in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction pathogenesis.
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- Alexander C Razavi
- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA.,Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA.,Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA.,Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA.,Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- The Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore MD
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA.,Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Children's Minnesota Research Institute Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota Minneapolis MN
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics University of Georgia College of Public Health Athens GA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Department of Epidemiology Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans LA
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Wu J, Tang X, Ma C, Shi Y, Wu W, Hann SS. The regulation and interaction of colon cancer-associated transcript-1 and miR7-5p contribute to the inhibition of SP1 expression by solamargine in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Phytother Res 2020; 34:201-213. [PMID: 31823440 PMCID: PMC7004045 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common head and neck malignancy with higher incidence in Southern China and Southeast Asia. Solamargine (SM), a steroidal alkaloid glycoside, has been shown to have anticancer properties. However, the underlying mechanism involved remains undetermined. In this study, we showed that SM inhibited the growth of NPC cells. Mechanistically, we found that solamargine decreased lncRNA colon cancer-associated transcript-1 (CCAT1) and increased miR7-5p expression. There was a reciprocal interaction of CCAT1 and miR7-5p. In addition, SM inhibited the expression of SP1 protein and promoter activity, which was strengthened by miR7-5p mimics and inhibited by overexpressed CCAT1. MiR7-5p could bind to 3'-UTR of SP1 and attenuated SP1 gene expression. Exogenously expressed SP1 feedback resisted SM-increased miR7-5p expression and more importantly reversed SM-inhibited growth of NPC cells. Finally, SM inhibited NPC tumor growth in vivo. Collectively, our results show that SM inhibits the growth of NPC cells through reciprocal regulation of CCAT1 and miR7-5p, followed by inhibition of SP1 gene expression in vitro and in vivo. The interregulation and correlation among CCAT1, miR7-5p and SP1, and the feedback regulatory loop unveil the novel molecular mechanism underlying the overall responses of SM in anti-NPC.
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- JingJing Wu
- Laboratory of Tumor Biology, Department of Medical OncologyGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Laboratory of Tumor Biology, Department of Medical OncologyGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Laboratory of Tumor Biology, Department of Medical OncologyGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Cerebrovascular DiseaseGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Laboratory of Tumor Biology, Department of Medical OncologyGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Laboratory of Tumor Biology, Department of Medical OncologyGuangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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Zhang Q, Wang Y, Liao JF, Ren YF, Shen GP, Niu SQ, Luo W. Long-Term Survival and Prognostic Factors in Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Treated with TPF Induction Chemotherapy followed by Cisplatin-Combined Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy. J Cancer 2019; 10:3899-3907. [PMID: 31417633 PMCID: PMC6692629 DOI: 10.7150/jca.31663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose: The objective of this study was to report long-term results of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and identify prognostic factors for this group of patients. Materials and Methods: From December 2010 to January 2015, 109 patients with locoregionally advanced (III-IVB) NPC were included. Patients were scheduled to complete TPF induction chemotherapy followed by cisplatin based CCRT. Failure-free survival (FFS), overall survival (OS), locoregional failure-free survival (LRFFS) and distant failure-free survival (DFFS) served as clinical outcomes. Kaplan-Meier method, Cox proportional hazards model and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used for analyzing. Results: With a median follow-up of 60.2 months (range, 7.9-91.6 months), 3-year FFS, OS, LRFFS, and DFFS were 76.8%, 85.1%, 88.3%, and 84.1%, respectively. The highest incidence rate of recurrence and metastasis were in the first year after treatment. Multivariate analyses showed that age, total time of radiation therapy (RTT), and total time of therapy (TTT) were independent prognostic factors for FFS and OS. Body mass index (BMI), RTT and TTT were significant variables predicting DFFS. TTT was the only independent prognostic factor for LRFFS. Conclusion: This study indicated that TPF regimen produced encouraging results in Asian patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Toxicity was tolerable and reversible. However, overall treatment time is an important factor that we should take into consideration when make plans of induction chemotherapy related treatment.
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- Qun Zhang
- Department of Radiotherapy, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shenzhen Center, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Morse E, Berson E, Fujiwara R, Judson B, Mehra S. Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Delays: Benchmarks and Survival Association. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 160:267-276. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599818797605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objective To characterize treatment delays in hypopharyngeal cancer, identify factors associated with delays, and associate delays with overall survival. Study Design Retrospective cohort. Setting Commission on Cancer hospitals nationwide. Subjects and Methods We included patients in the National Cancer Database who were treated for hypopharyngeal cancer with primary radiation, concurrent chemoradiation, or induction chemotherapy and radiation. We identified median durations of diagnosis to treatment initiation (DTI), radiation treatment duration (RTD), and diagnosis to treatment end (DTE). We associated delays with patient, tumor, and treatment factors and overall survival via multivariable logistic and Cox proportional hazards regression, respectively. Results A total of 3850 patients treated with primary radiation or concurrent chemoradiation were included. Median durations of DTI, RTD, and DTE were 37, 52, and 92 days, respectively. Nonwhite race was associated with delays in DTI (odds ratio [OR] = 0.64; 95% CI, 0.51-0.80; P < .001) and DTE (OR = 0.60; 95% CI, 0.49-0.75; P < .001). Medicaid insurance was associated with delays in DTI (OR = 1.43; 95% CI, 1.07-1.90; P = .015), RTD (OR = 1.39; 95% CI, 1.06-1.83; P = .018), and DTE (OR = 1.48; 95% CI, 1.12-1.97; P = .007). Delays in RTD (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.24; 95% CI, 1.11-1.37; P < .001), not DTI (HR = 0.92; 95% CI, 0.82-1.03; P = .150) or DTE (HR = 1.01; 95% CI, 0.90-1.15; P = .825), were associated with impaired overall survival. We identified 922 patients who received induction chemotherapy. Delays in DTI, RTD, and DTE were not associated with overall survival in this cohort (HR = 1.10; 95% CI, 0.87-1.39; P = 0.435; HR = 1.05; 95% CI, 0.83-1.32; P = 0.686; HR = 1.11; 95% CI, 0.88-1.41; P = 0.377, respectively). Conclusions The median durations identified can serve as national benchmarks. Delays during radiation are associated with impaired overall survival among patients treated with primary radiation or chemoradiation but not patients treated with induction chemotherapy.
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- Elliot Morse
- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Yao JJ, Jin YN, Wang SY, Zhang F, Zhou GQ, Zhang WJ, Zhi-Bin, Cheng, Ma J, Qi ZY, Sun Y. The detrimental effects of radiotherapy interruption on local control after concurrent chemoradiotherapy for advanced T-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma: an observational, prospective analysis. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:740. [PMID: 30012115 PMCID: PMC6048841 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4495-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Previous studies have reported radiotherapy interruption (RTI) is associated with poor local control in two-dimensional radiotherapy (2DRT) era. However, it remains unclear whether RTI still affects local control for advanced T stage (T3–4) in the intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) era. We aim to evaluate whether RTI affects local control for T3–4 NPC treated with definitive IMRT. Methods In this observational prospective study, 447 T3–4 NPC patients treated with IMRT plus concurrent chemotherapy were included. All patients completed the planned radiotherapy course, and RTI was defined as the actual time taken to finish the prescribed course of radiotherapy minus the planned radiotherapy time. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used for determined the cutoff point of RTI. The effects of RTI on local control were analyzed in multivariate analysis. Results At 5 years, the local relapse-free survival (LRFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 93.7 and 85.7%, respectively. The cutoff RTI for LRFS was 5.5 days by ROC curve. Compared to patients with RTI > 5 days, patients with RTI ≤ 5 days had a significantly lower rate of LRFS (97% vs. 83%; P < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, RTI was a risk factor independently associated with LRFS (HR = 9.64, 95% CI, 4.10–22.65), but not for OS (HR = 1.09, 95% CI, 0.84–1.64). Conclusions The current analysis demonstrates a significant correlation between prolonged RTI and local control in NPC, even when concurrent chemotherapy is used. We consider that attention to RTI seems to be warranted for patients with advanced T-stage NPC in the era of IMRT. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-018-4495-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ji-Jin Yao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519001, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519001, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519001, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology & Health Information Research Center & Guangdong Key Laboratory of Medicine, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519001, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Xu GZ, Li L, Zhu XD. Effect of interrupted time during intensity modulated radiation therapy on survival outcomes in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer. Oncotarget 2018; 8:37817-37825. [PMID: 27911864 PMCID: PMC5514952 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.13713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of interrupted time (IT) during intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) on survival outcomes in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). MATERIALS AND METHODS 515 NPC patients receiving IMRT between January 2007 and December 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. The association of IT with loco-regional failure-free survival (LRFS), progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) was assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. The Kaplan-Meier methodology was used for survival analyses and the differences among groups were assessed by the log-rank test. The Cox model was used for evaluating the prognostic factors for LRFS, PFS, and OS. RESULTS The 3-year PFS and OS analysis revealed significant difference between patients with a IT >4 days and those with a IT ≤4 days (72.1% vs 81.9%, p <0.05; 80.8% vs 87.9%, p <0.05). Age (≥44 years vs <44 years), T classification, N classification, and IT (>4 days vs ≤4 days) were independent prognostic factors for PFS and OS, respectively (p <0.05). Only N classification acted as the prognostic factor for LRFS (p <0.05). CONCLUSION The IT of more than 4 days during IMRT may affect survival outcomes of NPC patients. We should minimize the interruption of radiotherapy caused by any reason as much as possible.
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- Guo-Zeng Xu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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Peng H, Tang LL, Liu X, Chen L, Li WF, Mao YP, Zhang Y, Liu LZ, Tian L, Guo Y, Sun Y, Ma J. Anti-EGFR targeted therapy delivered before versus during radiotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a big-data, intelligence platform-based analysis. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:323. [PMID: 29580204 PMCID: PMC5870169 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4268-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the prognostic difference of anti-EGFR therapy, cetuximab (CTX) or nimotuzumab (NTZ), concurrently with induction chemotherapy (IC, investigational arm) or RT (control arm) for patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LA-NPC). We conducted this retrospective study to address this. METHODS We identified 296 patients with newly diagnosed LA-NPC at Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center between January 2012 and May 2015. Patients were treated by IC with CCRT or RT and CTX/NTZ was delivered during IC or radiotherapy. Survival outcomes and toxicities between different arms were compared. RESULTS In total, there were 149 patients in the investigational arm and 147 in control arm. The 3-year disease-free survival, overall survival, distant metastasis-free survival and locoregional relapse-free survival rates for investigational arm vs. control arm were 84.3% vs. 74.3% (P = 0.027), 94.0% vs. 92.1% (P = 0.673), 88.0% vs. 81.8% (P = 0.147) and 93.3% vs. 88.0% (P = 0.093). Multivariate analysis revealed patients in the control arm achieved significantly worse disease-free survival (HR, 1.497; 95% CI, 1.016-2.206; P = 0.026) compared with those in the investigational arm; however, no significant difference was identified for other endpoints. Patients in the investigational arm experienced more grade 3-4 skin reaction (15.4% vs. 2.0%, P < 0.001) and mucositis (10.1% vs. 3.4%, P = 0.022) during induction phase, but less skin reaction (5.4% vs. 25.9%, P < 0.001) and mucositis (24.8% vs. 36.7%, P = 0.026) during RT. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that CTX/NTZ concurrently with IC may be a more effective and promising strategy for patients with LA-NPC receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy.
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- Hao Peng
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Imaging Diagnosis and Interventional Center, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Imaging Diagnosis and Interventional Center, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Trials Center, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
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The Impact of the Overall Radiotherapy Time on Clinical Outcome of Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; A Retrospective Study. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0151899. [PMID: 27030990 PMCID: PMC4816552 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0151899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose In Yogyakarta, nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) shows a poor response to radiotherapy treatment. Previous study showed a prolonged overall treatment time (OTT), due to interruptions during treatment. This study explores the association between clinical outcome and OTT. Secondary, the relation between clinical outcome and disease stage, waiting time to radiation (WT) and chemotherapy schedule was explored. Methods In this retrospective cohort, 142 patients who started curative intent radiotherapy for NPC between March 2009 and May 2014, with or without chemotherapy, were included. The median follow up time was 1.9 years. Data was collected on WT, OTT, disease stage, and chemotherapy schedule. Time factors were log-transformed. Clinical outcome was defined as therapy response, loco-regional control (LRC), disease free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). Results The median WT was 117 days (range 12–581) and OTT was 58 days (43–142). OTT and disease stage were not associated to any of the clinical outcome parameters. The log- WT was associated to poor therapy outcome (HR 1.68; 95% ci: 1.09–2.61), LRC (HR 1.66; 95% ci: 1.15–2.39), and DFS (HR 1.4; 95% ci: 1.09–1.81). In the multivariable analysis, significant hazard risk for poor therapy response, LRC, DFS and OS were seen for patients who didn’t received concurrent chemotherapy. Conclusion Not receiving concurrent chemotherapy showed the strongest risk for poor outcome. Since the choice of chemotherapy is related to a variety of factors, like the WT and patient’s physical condition when radiation can start, careful interpretation is needed. Reason for not finding a relation between OTT and clinical outcome might be the low number of patients who finished radiotherapy within 7 weeks, or by a stronger detrimental effect of other factors.
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