New putative prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for the molecular approach to treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Simile ◽  
Maddalena Frau ◽  
Rosa Pascale ◽  
Francesco Feo
2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maddalena Frau ◽  
Fiorella Biasi ◽  
Francesco Feo ◽  
Rosa M. Pascale

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hengzhen Wang ◽  
Wenjing Jiang ◽  
Haijun Wang ◽  
Zheng Wei ◽  
Hali Li ◽  
...  

Liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) is a primary malignancy, and there is a lack of effective treatment for advanced patients. Although numerous studies exist to reveal the carcinogenic mechanism of LIHC, few studies have integrated multi-omics data to systematically analyze pathogenesis and reveal potential therapeutic targets. Here, we integrated genomic variation data and RNA-seq profiles obtained by high-throughput sequencing to define high- and low-genomic instability samples. The mutational landscape was reported, and the advanced patients of LIHC were characterized by high-genomic instability. We found that the tumor microenvironment underwent metabolic reprograming driven by mutations accumulate to satisfy tumor proliferation and invasion. Further, the co-expression network identifies three mutant long non-coding RNAs as potential therapeutic targets, which can promote tumor progression by participating in specific carcinogenic mechanisms. Then, five potential prognostic markers (RP11-502I4.3, SPINK5, CHRM3, SLC5A12, and RP11-467L13.7) were identified by examining the association of genes and patient survival. By characterizing the immune landscape of LIHC, loss of immunogenicity was revealed as a key factor of immune checkpoint suppression. Macrophages were found to be significantly associated with patient risk scores, and high levels of macrophages accelerated patient mortality. In summary, the mutation-driven mechanism and immune landscape of LIHC revealed by this study will serve precision medicine.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1276-1287
Author(s):  
Brigida Anna Maiorano ◽  
Giovanni Schinzari ◽  
Sabrina Chiloiro ◽  
Felicia Visconti ◽  
Domenico Milardi ◽  
...  

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are rare tumors having usually an indolent behavior, but sometimes with unpredictable aggressiveness. PanNETs are more often non-functioning (NF), unable to produce functioning hormones, while 10-30% present as functioning (F) - PanNETs, such as insulinomas , gastrinomas , and other rare tumors. Diagnostic and prognostic markers, but also new therapeutic targets, are still lacking. Proteomics techniques represent therefore promising approaches for the future management of PanNETs. We conducted a systematic review to summarize the state of the art of proteomics in PanNETs. A total of 9 studies were included, focusing both on NF- and F-PanNETs. Indeed, proteomics is useful for the diagnosis, the prognosis and the detection of therapeutic targets. However, further studies are required. It is also warranted to standardize the analysis methods and the collection techniques, in order to validate proteins with a relevance in the personalized approach to PanNETs management.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin Maeda

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third largest cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The role of molecular changes in HCC have been used to identify prognostic markers and chemopreventive or therapeutic targets. It seems that toll-like receptors (TLRs) as well as the nuclear factor (NF)-κB, and JNK pathways are critical regulators for the production of the cytokines associated with tumor promotion. The cross-talk between an inflammatory cell and a neoplastic cell, which is instigated by the activation of NF-κB and JNKs, is critical for tumor organization. JNKs also regulate cell proliferation and act as oncogenes, making them the main tumor-promoting protein kinases. TLRs play roles in cytokine and hepatomitogen expression mainly in myeloid cells and may promote liver tumorigenesis. A better understanding of these signaling pathways in the liver will help us understand the mechanism of hepatocarcinogenesis and provide a new therapeutic target for HCC.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Petrizzo ◽  
A. Mauriello ◽  
M. L. Tornesello ◽  
F. M. Buonaguro ◽  
M. Tagliamonte ◽  
...  

EBioMedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 103525
Author(s):  
Abhijith Biji ◽  
Oyahida Khatun ◽  
Shachee Swaraj ◽  
Rohan Narayan ◽  
Raju S. Rajmani ◽  
...  

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