scholarly journals Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Risk Factors, Molecular Alterations, Immunology and Peptide Vaccines

Author(s):  
Zhe Sun ◽  
Xiaodong Sun ◽  
Zhanwei Chen ◽  
Juan Du ◽  
Yihua Wu
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Du ◽  
Jingping Shen ◽  
Andrew Weems ◽  
Shi-Long Lu

Activation of the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) pathway is one of the most frequently observed molecular alterations in many human malignancies, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). A growing body of evidence demonstrates the prime importance of the PI3K pathway at each stage of tumorigenesis, that is, tumor initiation, progression, recurrence, and metastasis. Expectedly, targeting the PI3K pathway yields some promising results in both preclinical studies and clinical trials for certain cancer patients. However, there are still many questions that need to be answered, given the complexity of this pathway and the existence of its multiple feedback loops and interactions with other signaling pathways. In this paper, we will summarize recent advances in the understanding of the PI3K pathway role in human malignancies, with an emphasis on HNSCC, and discuss the clinical applications and future direction of this field.


2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 1055-1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathália Moreno Cury ◽  
Anelise Russo ◽  
Ana Lívia Silva Galbiatti ◽  
Mariângela Torreglosa Ruiz ◽  
Luiz Sérgio Raposo ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 635-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Lívia Silva Galbiatti ◽  
Mariangela Torreglosa Ruiz ◽  
Juliana Olsen Rodrigues ◽  
Luiz Sérgio Raposo ◽  
José Victor Maníglia ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 887-893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Maria Rebolho Batista da Silva ◽  
Ana Lívia Silva Galbiatti ◽  
Mariangela Torreglosa Ruiz ◽  
Luiz Sérgio Raposo ◽  
José Victor Maniglia ◽  
...  

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