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Liang Y, Wu G, Luo T, Xie H, Zuo Q, Huang P, Li H, Chen L, Lu H, Chen Q. 10-Gingerol Enhances the Effect of Taxol in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer via Targeting ADRB2 Signaling. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:129-142. [PMID: 36712945 PMCID: PMC9880022 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s390602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose Although paclitaxel is widely used in cancer treatment, severe side effects and drug resistance limit its clinical use. 10-gingerol (10-G) is a natural compound isolated from ginger, which displays anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties. However, the chemotherapy-sensitization effect of 10-G on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has not been fully clarified. This study is aimed at investigating the effect of 10-G on the paclitaxel sensitivity in TNBC, and its underlying mechanism. Methods The study was determined through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Cell viability and proliferation were detected by cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) and colony formation. To detect cell apoptosis, flow cytometry and TUNEL were used. The expression of proteins was detected by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. The molecular docking and gene knockout were corroborated by interactions between 10-G and adrenoceptor Beta 2 (ADRB2). The body weight of mice, histopathology and organs (kidney and spleen) coefficients were used to monitor the drug toxicities. Results In vitro, 10-G increased the sensitivity of TNBC cells to paclitaxel, and could synergistically promote the apoptosis of TNBC cells induced by paclitaxel. In combination with molecular docking and lentivirus knockdown studies, ADRB2 was identified as a 10-G binding protein. 10-G inhibited ADRB2 by binding to the active site of ADRB2. Knockdown of ADRB2 reduces the proliferation activity of TNBC cells but also attenuates the sensitizing effects of 10-G to paclitaxel. Western blotting and immunohistochemistry showed that 10-G played an anti-proliferation and chemotherapy-sensitizing role by inhibiting the ADRB2/ERK signal. Toxicity evaluation showed that 10-G would not increase hepatorenal toxicity with paclitaxel. Conclusion This data suggests that 10-G may be used as a new chemotherapeutic synergist in combination with paclitaxel to enhance anticancer activity. The potential value of ADRB2 as a target for improving chemotherapy sensitivity was also emphasized.
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- Yuqi Liang
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, People’s Republic of China,Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanfang Hospital Baiyun Branch, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, People’s Republic of China,Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- The First People’s Hospital of Shaoguan, Shaoguan, Guangdong, 512099, People’s Republic of China,Hai Lu, The First People’s Hospital of Shaoguan, No. 3, South Dongdi Road, Shaoguan, 512099, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15622187291, Email
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, People’s Republic of China,Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Qianjun Chen, Department of Breast, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, 111 Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510102, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Xu Y, Li J, Luo Y, Ma J, Huang P, Chen Y, He Z. Carvedilol exhibits anti-acute T lymphoblastic leukemia effect in vitro and in vivo via inhibiting β-ARs signaling pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 639:150-160. [PMID: 36495764 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.11.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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An increasing number of studies have focus upon β-adrenergic receptor blockers and their anti-tumor effects. However, the use of Carvedilol (CVD), the third generation β-AR blocker, has not been explored for use against T-ALL. In this study, the level of β-ARs was explored in pediatric T-ALL patients. Moreover, the antitumor effects of CVD against T-ALL were assessed in vitro and in vivo, and the underlying mechanisms were investigated. The viability of T-ALL cells following CVD treatment was detected using a CCK-8 assay, and the apoptotic and cell cycle effects were measured using flow cytometry. The protein levels of β-ARs, cAMP, Epac, JAK2, STAT3, p-STAT3, PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, mTOR, cyclin D1, PCNA, and cleaved caspase-3 were assessed by Western blotting. In vivo experiments were used to investigate the effect of CVD on T-ALL growth in mice. The results indicated that β-ARs were highly expressed in the newly diagnosed T-ALL cells when compared to those in the control group (P < 0.05). In vitro, CVD significantly inhibited T-ALL cell viability, promoted apoptosis and blocked the G0/G1 phase of cell cycle. After CVD treatment, the protein levels of β-ARs, cAMP, Epac, PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, mTOR, JAK2, STAT3, p-STAT3, cyclin D1 and PCNA were significantly downregulated (P < 0.05); whereas cleaved caspase-3 was significantly upregulated (P < 0.05). In vivo, the volume and weight of the xenograft tumors were significantly decreased in the CVD group (P < 0.05). CVD promoted xenograft tumor apoptosis and reduced the proportion of CEM-C1 cells in murine peripheral blood and bone marrow (P < 0.05). Our results demonstrate that β-ARs are expressed in T-ALL. CVD has a strong antitumor effect against T-ALL and inhibits β-AR associated signaling pathways. Therefore, CVD may provide a potential therapy for T-ALL.
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- Yanpeng Xu
- Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China.
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- Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Zun Yi, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China.
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Liu HM, Ma LL, Li C, Cao B, Jiang Y, Han L, Xu R, Lin J, Zhang D. The molecular mechanism of chronic stress affecting the occurrence and development of breast cancer and potential drug therapy. Transl Oncol 2021; 15:101281. [PMID: 34875482 PMCID: PMC8652015 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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According to the 2020 data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the world's most newly diagnosed first-time cancer. Compared with patients with other types of cancer, those with breast cancer experience greater mental stress and more severe psychological impacts because of the life-threatening diagnosis, physical changes, treatment side effects, and family and social life dysfunctions. These usually manifest as anxiety, depression, nervousness, and insomnia, all of which elicit stress responses. Particularly under chronic stress, the continuous release of neurotransmitters from the neuroendocrine system can have a highly profound impact on the occurrence and prognosis of breast cancer. However, because of the complex mechanisms underlying chronic stress and the variability in individual tolerance, evidence of the role of chronic stress in the occurrence and evolution of breast cancer remains unclear. This article reviewed previous research on the correlation between chronic stress and the occurrence and development of breast cancer, particularly the molecular mechanism through which chronic stress promotes breast cancer via neurotransmitters secreted by the nervous system. We also review the progress in the development of potential drugs or blockers for the treatment of breast cancer by targeting the neuroendocrine system.
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- Hui-Min Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China
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- National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China; National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Road Shierqiao, Chengdu 610072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Road Shierqiao, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1066 Avenue Liutai, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Kadkhoda S, Darbeheshti F, Rezaei N, Azizi-Tabesh G, Zolfaghari F, Tavakolibazaz S, Taslimi R, Tavakkoly-Bazzaz J. Investigation of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in colorectal cancer using an integrative bioinformatics approach. GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY FROM BED TO BENCH 2021; 14:141-153. [PMID: 33968341 PMCID: PMC8101520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to integrate both coding and non-coding available microarray data in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) with bioinformatics analyses to attain a more inclusive pathobiologic map of their molecular interactions and functions. BACKGROUND Identification of competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), especially circRNAs, has become a new hotspot in cancer research, although their roles and underlying mechanisms in CRC development remain mostly unknown. METHODS Microarray data was retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and analyzed. Several bioinformatics tools and databases were applied for further elucidation. Principal component analysis (PCA) was run separately for four datasets. The dysregulated circRNA-miRNA-mRNA, co-expression, and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were established. RESULTS PCA discloses colorectal tumors; normal tissue can be distinguished not only by mRNAs expression profile, but also by both circRNA and miRNA expression profiles. In this study, 14 DE mRNAs, 85 DE miRNAs, and 36 DE circRNAs were identified in CRC tissue and compared with normal tissue. Taking their potential interactions into account, a circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network was constructed. The results disclosed some DE circRNAs with potential oncogenic (circ_0014879) or tumor suppressive (circ_0001666 and circ_0000977) effects. Finally, the PPI network suggests pivotal roles for DOCK2 and PTPRC dysregulation in the progression of CRC, possibly by facilitating tumor escape from immune surveillance. CONCLUSION The current study proposes a novel regulatory network consisting of DE circRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs in CRC development that highlights the roles of DE circRNAs at the upstream of oncotranscriptomic cascade in CRC development, suggesting their potential to be utilized as both prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers.
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- Sepideh Kadkhoda
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Sepideh Kadkhoda and Farzaneh Darbeheshti contributed equally to this study as first authors
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Breast Cancer Association (BrCA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Sepideh Kadkhoda and Farzaneh Darbeheshti contributed equally to this study as first authors
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- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Genomic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Dis., Imam Reza Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Amol, Iran
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Li H, Song G, Zhou Q, Ran R, Jiang H, Zhang R, Liu Y, Zhang J, Meng L, Ma L, Sun Y, Wang M, Zhou Q, Yan H, Zhou Q, Dong X, Tong Y. Activity of preclinical and phase I clinical trial of a novel androgen receptor antagonist GT0918 in metastatic breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021; 189:725-736. [PMID: 34392453 PMCID: PMC8505310 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06345-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate GT0918, a 2nd-generation AR antagonist, for its AR down-regulation activity among breast cancer patients. METHODS The effect of GT0918 on AR protein expression was evaluated in AR expression breast cancer cells and in breast cancer xenograft model. A 3 + 3 phase I dose-escalation study was launched in Peking University Cancer Hospital. The endpoints included dose finding, safety, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity. RESULTS GT0918 was demonstrated to effectively suppress the expression of AR protein and the growth of AR-positive breast cancer tumors in mouse xenograft tumor models. All patients treated with GT0918 were at a QD dose-escalation of five dose levels from 100 to 500 mg. The most common treatment-related AEs of any grade were asthenia, anemia, decreased appetite, increased blood cholesterol, increased blood triglycerides, decreased white blood cell count, and increased low-density lipoprotein. Grade 3 AEs were fatigue (2 of 18, 11.1%), aspartate aminotransferase increase (1 of 18, 5.6%), alanine aminotransferase increase (1 of 18, 5.6%), and neutrophil count decrease (1 of 18, 5.6%). Clinical benefit rate (CBR) in 16 weeks was 23.1% (3/13). Among 7 AR-positive patients, 6 can evaluate efficacy, and 2 completed 23.5- and 25-cycle treatment, respectively (as of 2020/1/20). PK parameters showed a fast absorption profile of GT0918 in the single-dose study. GT0918 and its major metabolite reached steady-state serum concentration levels at day 21 after multiple dosing. CONCLUSION GT0918 can effectively inhibit AR-positive breast cancer tumor growth. GT0918 was demonstrated well tolerated with a favorable PK profile. The suitable dose of GT0918 was 500 mg QD and may provide clinical benefits for AR-positive mBC.
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- Huiping Li
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 52 Fucheng Rd, Haidian district, Beijing, 100142 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited, No. 20 Songbei Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215123 People’s Republic of China
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Ávalos-Moreno M, López-Tejada A, Blaya-Cánovas JL, Cara-Lupiañez FE, González-González A, Lorente JA, Sánchez-Rovira P, Granados-Principal S. Drug Repurposing for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. J Pers Med 2020; 10:E200. [PMID: 33138097 PMCID: PMC7711505 DOI: 10.3390/jpm10040200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive type of breast cancer which presents a high rate of relapse, metastasis, and mortality. Nowadays, the absence of approved specific targeted therapies to eradicate TNBC remains one of the main challenges in clinical practice. Drug discovery is a long and costly process that can be dramatically improved by drug repurposing, which identifies new uses for existing drugs, both approved and investigational. Drug repositioning benefits from improvements in computational methods related to chemoinformatics, genomics, and systems biology. To the best of our knowledge, we propose a novel and inclusive classification of those approaches whereby drug repurposing can be achieved in silico: structure-based, transcriptional signatures-based, biological networks-based, and data-mining-based drug repositioning. This review specially emphasizes the most relevant research, both at preclinical and clinical settings, aimed at repurposing pre-existing drugs to treat TNBC on the basis of molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways such as androgen receptor, adrenergic receptor, STAT3, nitric oxide synthase, or AXL. Finally, because of the ability and relevance of cancer stem cells (CSCs) to drive tumor aggressiveness and poor clinical outcome, we also focus on those molecules repurposed to specifically target this cell population to tackle recurrence and metastases associated with the progression of TNBC.
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- Marta Ávalos-Moreno
- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain;
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain;
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain;
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain;
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- Department of Legal Medicine, School of Medicine—PTS—University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.Á.-M.); (A.L.-T.); (J.L.B.-C.); (F.E.C.-L.); (A.G.-G.); (J.A.L.)
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain;
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Luo X, Yang Z, Liu X, Liu Z, Miao X, Li D, Zou Q, Yuan Y. Clinicopathological significances of Feline sarcoma-related protein and β2-adrenoceptor expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2019; 12:3390-3398. [PMID: 31934182 PMCID: PMC6949805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly malignant tumor with a high mortality, but biomarkers for its diagnosis, target therapy, and prognosis are not clinically available. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present study, Feline sarcoma-related protein (Fer) and ADRB2 protein expression was detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Comparing with the peritumoral tissues, benign pancreatic tissues, and normal pancreatic tissues, Fer and ADRB2 protein was overexpressed in PDAC tumor tissues (P < 0.01). The percentage of patients with positive Fer and ADRB2 expression were significantly lower in PDAC without lymph node metastasis, without invasion to surrounding tissues and organs, and with low TNM stage (I/II stage) disease compared to PDAC patients with metastasis, invasion, and high TNM stage (III/IV) disease. PDAC patients with positive Fer or ADRB2 protein expression survived significantly shorter time than patients with negative Fer or ADRB2 protein expression (P = 0.000). Positive Fer and ADRB2 protein expression was an independent factor for poor prognosis of PDAC patients and ROC curve analysis showed that positive Fer and ADRB2 protein expression was sensitive and specific marker for the PDAC diagnosis. In conclusion, positive Fer and ADRB2 expression is associated with carcinogenesis of PDAC, disease progression, and poor prognosis of PDAC patients.
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- Xin Luo
- Department of Pathology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Research Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Diseases, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Research Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Diseases, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Research Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Diseases, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Research Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Diseases, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangsha, Hunan, PR China
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Delfín DA, DeAguero JL, McKown EN. The Extracellular Matrix Protein ABI3BP in Cardiovascular Health and Disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2019; 6:23. [PMID: 30923710 PMCID: PMC6426741 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2019.00023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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ABI3BP is a relatively newly identified protein whose general biological functions are not yet fully defined. It is implicated in promoting cellular senescence and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, both of which are of vital importance in the cardiovascular system. ABI3BP has been shown in multiple studies to be expressed in the heart and vasculature, and to have a role in normal cardiovascular function and disease. However, its precise role in the cardiovascular system is not known. Because ABI3BP is present in the cardiovascular system and is altered in cardiovascular disease states, further investigation into ABI3BP's biological and biochemical importance in cardiovascular health and disease is warranted.
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- Dawn A. Delfín
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Sud S, O'Callaghan C, Jonker C, Karapetis C, Price T, Tebbutt N, Shapiro J, Van Hazel G, Pavlakis N, Gibbs P, Jeffrey M, Siu L, Gill S, Wong R, Jonker D, Tu D, Goodwin R. Hypertension as a predictor of advanced colorectal cancer outcome and cetuximab treatment response. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:e516-e526. [PMID: 30607118 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.4069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Adrenergic receptor stimulation is involved in the development of hypertension (htn) and has been implicated in cancer progression and dissemination of metastases in various tumours, including colon cancer. Adrenergic antagonists such as beta-blockers (bbs) demonstrate inhibition of invasion and migration in colon cancer cell lines and have been associated with decreased mortality in colorectal cancer (crc). We examined the association of baseline htn and bb use with overall (os) and progression-free survival (pfs) in patients with pretreated, chemotherapy refractory, metastatic crc (mcrc). We also examined baseline htn as a predictor of cetuximab efficacy. Methods Using data from the Canadian Cancer Trials Group co.17 study [cetuximab vs. best supportive care (bsc)], we coded baseline htn and use of anti-htn medications, including bbs, for 572 patients. The chi-square test was used to assess the associations between those variables and baseline characteristics. Cox regression models were used for univariate and multivariate analyses of os and pfs by htn diagnosis and bb use. Results Baseline htn, bb use, and anti-htn medication use were not found to be prognostic for improved os. Baseline htn and bb use were not significant predictors of cetuximab benefit. Conclusions In chemorefractory mcrc, neither baseline htn nor bb use is a significant prognostic factor. Baseline htn and bb use are not predictive of cetuximab benefit. Further investigation to determine whether baseline htn or bb use have a similarly insignificant impact on prognosis in patients receiving earlier lines of treatment remains warranted.
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- S Sud
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- ncic Clinical Trials Group, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Bedford Park, SA
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- The Queen Elizabeth and University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, St. Leonards, NSW
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- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Oncology Service, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, N.Z
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- University of British Columbia, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC
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- CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- ncic Clinical Trials Group, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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Stansfield JC, Rusay M, Shan R, Kelton C, Gaykalova DA, Fertig EJ, Califano JA, Ochs MF. Toward Signaling-Driven Biomarkers Immune to Normal Tissue Contamination. Cancer Inform 2016; 15:15-21. [PMID: 26884679 PMCID: PMC4750896 DOI: 10.4137/cin.s32468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The goal of this study was to discover a minimally invasive pathway-specific biomarker that is immune to normal cell mRNA contamination for diagnosing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Using Elsevier's MedScan natural language processing component of the Pathway Studio software and the TRANSFAC database, we produced a curated set of genes regulated by the signaling networks driving the development of HNSCC. The network and its gene targets provided prior probabilities for gene expression, which guided our CoGAPS matrix factorization algorithm to isolate patterns related to HNSCC signaling activity from a microarray-based study. Using patterns that distinguished normal from tumor samples, we identified a reduced set of genes to analyze with Top Scoring Pair in order to produce a potential biomarker for HNSCC. Our proposed biomarker comprises targets of the transcription factor (TF) HIF1A and the FOXO family of TFs coupled with genes that show remarkable stability across all normal tissues. Based on validation with novel data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), measured by RNAseq, and bootstrap sampling, the biomarker for normal vs. tumor has an accuracy of 0.77, a Matthews correlation coefficient of 0.54, and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.82.
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- John C Stansfield
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Oncology Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA.; Milton J. Dance Jr. Head and Neck Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
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Gohlke BO, Nickel J, Otto R, Dunkel M, Preissner R. CancerResource--updated database of cancer-relevant proteins, mutations and interacting drugs. Nucleic Acids Res 2015; 44:D932-7. [PMID: 26590406 PMCID: PMC4702908 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkv1283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Here, we present an updated version of CancerResource, freely available without registration at http://bioinformatics.charite.de/care. With upcoming information on target expression and mutations in patients' tumors, the need for systems supporting decisions on individual therapy is growing. This knowledge is based on numerous, experimentally validated drug-target interactions and supporting analyses such as measuring changes in gene expression using microarrays and HTS-efforts on cell lines. To enable a better overview about similar drug-target data and supporting information, a series of novel information connections are established and made available as described in the following. CancerResource contains about 91,000 drug-target relations, more than 2000 cancer cell lines and drug sensitivity data for about 50,000 drugs. CancerResource enables the capability of uploading external expression and mutation data and comparing them to the database's cell lines. Target genes and compounds are projected onto cancer-related pathways to get a better overview about how drug-target interactions benefit the treatment of cancer. Features like cellular fingerprints comprising of mutations, expression values and drug-sensitivity data can promote the understanding of genotype to drug sensitivity associations. Ultimately, these profiles can also be used to determine the most effective drug treatment for a cancer cell line most similar to a patient's tumor cells.
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- Bjoern-Oliver Gohlke
- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Structural Bioinformatics Group, Institute of Physiology & Experimental Clinical Research Center, Berlin 13125, Germany German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg 69120, Germany
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- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Structural Bioinformatics Group, Institute of Physiology & Experimental Clinical Research Center, Berlin 13125, Germany German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg 69120, Germany
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- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Structural Bioinformatics Group, Institute of Physiology & Experimental Clinical Research Center, Berlin 13125, Germany
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- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Structural Bioinformatics Group, Institute of Physiology & Experimental Clinical Research Center, Berlin 13125, Germany
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- Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Structural Bioinformatics Group, Institute of Physiology & Experimental Clinical Research Center, Berlin 13125, Germany German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg 69120, Germany
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Patanè S. Re: association of alpha2a and beta2 adrenoceptor expression with clinical outcome in breast cancer. Curr Med Res Opin 2015; 31:333-4. [PMID: 24968141 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2014.932636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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