Real-World Data and Evidence in Lung Cancer: A Review of Recent Developments
Cancers (Basel). 2024 Apr 4;16(7):1414. doi: 10.3390/cancers16071414.ABSTRACTConventional cancer clinical trials can be time-consuming and expensive, often yielding results with limited applicability to real-world scenarios and presenting challenges for patient participation. Real-world data (RWD) studies offer a promising solution to address evidence gaps and provide essential information about the effects of cancer treatments in real-world settings. The distinction between RWD and data derived from randomized clinical trials lies in the method of data collection, as RWD by definition are obtained at the point of care. Ex...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Eleni Kokkotou Maximilian Anagnostakis Georgios Evangelou Nikolaos K Syrigos Ioannis Gkiozos Source Type: research

Polyphenols-Enrichment of Vienna Sausages Using Microcapsules Containing Acidic Aqueous Extract of < em > Boletus edulis < /em > Mushrooms
In conclusion, microcapsules are more suitable for use as a polyphenol enrichment ingredient in Vienna sausages than the extract.PMID:38611285 | DOI:10.3390/foods13070979 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Melinda Fogarasi Maria Jenica Urs Maria-Ioana Socaciu Floricu ța Ranga Cristina Anamaria Semeniuc Dan Cristian Vodnar Vlad Mure șan Dorin Țibulcă Szabolcs Fogarasi Carmen Socaciu Source Type: research

Three-Dimensional Structure of Novel Liver Cancer Biomarker Liver Cancer-Specific Serine Protease Inhibitor Kazal (LC-SPIK) and Its Performance in Clinical Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Mar 29;14(7):725. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14070725.ABSTRACTLC-SPIK is a liver cancer-specific isoform of Serine Protease Inhibitor Kazal and has been proposed as a new biomarker for the detection of HCC given its unique 3D structure, which differs from normal pancreatic SPIK. An ELISA technology based on its unique structure was developed to use LC-SPIK as an effective biomarker for the clinical diagnosis of HCC. AFP, the most widely used biomarker for HCC surveillance currently, suffers from poor clinical performance, especially in the detection of early-stage HCC. In one case-control study, whic...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Felix Lu Connor Ott Prabha Bista Xuanyong Lu Source Type: research

The Cancer-Protective Potential of Protocatechuic Acid: A Narrative Review
Molecules. 2024 Mar 23;29(7):1439. doi: 10.3390/molecules29071439.ABSTRACTCancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, making the search for alternatives for its control a critical issue. In this context, exploring alternatives from natural sources, such as certain vegetables containing a variety of secondary metabolites with beneficial effects on the body and that play a crucial role in the fight against cancer, is essential. Among the compounds with the greatest efficacy in controlling this disease, those with antioxidant activity, particularly phenolic com-pounds, stand out. A remarkable example of this group...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jorge Cadena-I ñiguez Edelmiro Santiago-Osorio Nancy S ánchez-Flores Sandra Salazar-Aguilar Ram ón Marcos Soto-Hernández Mar ía de la Luz Riviello-Flores V íctor Manuel Macías-Zaragoza Itzen Agui ñiga-Sánchez Source Type: research

Inhibition of Proliferation and Induction of Apoptosis in Prostatic Carcinoma DU145 Cells by Polysaccharides from Yunnan < em > Rosa roxburghii < /em > Tratt
CONCLUSIONS: Rosa roxburghii Tratt polysaccharides, consisting of D-mannose, L-rhamnose, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, D-galacturonic acid, D-glucose, D-galactcose, D-xylose, L-arabinose, and L-fucose, possess the ability to hinder DU145 cell proliferation, migration, and invasion while inducing apoptosis through the modulation of relevant protein and gene expressions.PMID:38611854 | DOI:10.3390/molecules29071575 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ziyan Yang Guiyuan Chen Source Type: research

Recent Advances in the Total Synthesis of Spirotryprostatin Alkaloids
Molecules. 2024 Apr 7;29(7):1655. doi: 10.3390/molecules29071655.ABSTRACTSpirotryprostatin alkaloids, a class of alkaloids with a unique spirocyclic indoledionepiperazine structure, were first extracted from the fermentation broth of Aspergillus fumigatus and have garnered significant attention in the fields of biology and pharmacology. The investigation into the pharmacological potential of this class of alkaloids has unveiled promising applications in drug discovery and development. Notably, certain spirotryprostatin alkaloids have demonstrated remarkable anti-cancer activity, positioning them as potential candidates for...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jing Hu Zhen-Xi Niu Jun-Feng Wang Source Type: research

Multiomics-Based Feature Extraction and Selection for the Prediction of Lung Cancer Survival
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Mar 25;25(7):3661. doi: 10.3390/ijms25073661.ABSTRACTLung cancer is a global health challenge, hindered by delayed diagnosis and the disease's complex molecular landscape. Accurate patient survival prediction is critical, motivating the exploration of various -omics datasets using machine learning methods. Leveraging multi-omics data, this study seeks to enhance the accuracy of survival prediction by proposing new feature extraction techniques combined with unbiased feature selection. Two lung adenocarcinoma multi-omics datasets, originating from the TCGA and CPTAC-3 projects, were employed for this pur...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Roman Jaksik Kamila Szuma ła Khanh Ngoc Dinh Jaros ław Śmieja Source Type: research

Specific IgE and Basophil Activation Test by Microarray: A Promising Tool for Diagnosis of Platinum Compound Hypersensitivity Reactions
This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the basophil activation test by flow cytometry (BAT-FC) and the newly developed sIgE-microarray and BAT-microarray in diagnosing IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions to PCs. A total of 24 patients with DHRs to PCs (20 oxaliplatin and four carboplatin) were evaluated: thirteen patients were diagnosed as allergic with positive skin tests (STs) or drug provocation tests (DPTs), six patients were diagnosed as non-allergic with negative STs and DPTs, and five patients were classified as suspected allergic because DPTs could not be performed. In addition, four carboplatin-toleran...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Carlos Fern ández-Lozano Claudia Geraldine Rita Alicia Barra-Castro Bel én de la Hoz Caballer Ernesto Rold án Cristina Pueyo L ópez Javier Martinez-Botas Mar ía Pilar Berges-Gimeno Source Type: research

Dichotomous Effects of Glypican-4 on Cancer Progression and Its Crosstalk with Oncogenes
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Apr 2;25(7):3945. doi: 10.3390/ijms25073945.ABSTRACTGlypicans are linked to various aspects of neoplastic behavior, and their therapeutic value has been proposed in different cancers. Here, we have systematically assessed the impact of GPC4 on cancer progression through functional genomics and transcriptomic analyses across a broad range of cancers. Survival analysis using TCGA cancer patient data reveals divergent effects of GPC4 expression across various cancer types, revealing elevated GPC4 expression levels to be associated with both poor and favorable prognoses in a cancer-dependent manner. Detaile...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Victor Ch érouvrier Hansson Fang Cheng Grigorios Georgolopoulos Katrin Mani Source Type: research

LDL Receptor-Related Protein 1B Polymorphisms Associated with Increased Risk of Lymph Node Metastasis in Oral Cancer Group with Diabetes Mellitus
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Apr 2;25(7):3963. doi: 10.3390/ijms25073963.ABSTRACTOral cancer ranks fourth among malignancies among Taiwanese men and is the eighth most common cancer among men worldwide in terms of general diagnosis. The purpose of the current study was to investigate how low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1B (LDL receptor related protein 1B; LRP1B) gene polymorphisms affect oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) risk and progression in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Three LRP1B single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), including rs10496915, rs431809, and rs6742944, were evaluated in 311 OSCC case...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Liang-Cheng Chen Yu-Sheng Lo Hsin-Yu Ho Chia-Chieh Lin Yi-Ching Chuang Wei-Chen Chang Ming-Ju Hsieh Source Type: research

Wide-Targeted Semi-Quantitative Analysis of Acidic Glycosphingolipids in Cell Lines and Urine to Develop Potential Screening Biomarkers for Renal Cell Carcinoma
In conclusion, urinary DSGb5 (d18:1/16:0) was a potential biomarker for cancer screening, which could contribute to the treatment of RCC patients.PMID:38612906 | DOI:10.3390/ijms25074098 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Masamitsu Maekawa Tomonori Sato Chika Kanno Izumi Sakamoto Yoshihide Kawasaki Akihiro Ito Nariyasu Mano Source Type: research

Accelerated Aging Induced by an Unhealthy High-Fat Diet: Initial Evidence for the Role of Nrf2 Deficiency and Impaired Stress Resilience in Cellular Senescence
Nutrients. 2024 Mar 26;16(7):952. doi: 10.3390/nu16070952.ABSTRACTHigh-fat diets (HFDs) have pervaded modern dietary habits, characterized by their excessive saturated fat content and low nutritional value. Epidemiological studies have compellingly linked HFD consumption to obesity and the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Moreover, the synergistic interplay of HFD, obesity, and diabetes expedites the aging process and prematurely fosters age-related diseases. However, the underlying mechanisms driving these associations remain enigmatic. One of the most conspicuous hallmarks of aging is the accumulation of highly i...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Priya Balasubramanian Tamas Kiss Rafal Gulej Adam Nyul Toth Stefano Tarantini Andriy Yabluchanskiy Zoltan Ungvari Anna Csiszar Source Type: research

Soy Product Consumption and the Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that high total soy product consumption, especially soymilk and tofu, is associated with lower cancer risk. More prospective cohort studies are still needed to confirm the causal relationship between soy product consumption and cancer risk.PMID:38613019 | DOI:10.3390/nu16070986 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chenting Wang Keqing Ding Xuanzhen Xie Jinyue Zhou Pengju Liu Shuang Wang Ting Fang Guozhang Xu Chunlan Tang Hang Hong Source Type: research

How Promising Are "Ultraprocessed" Front-of-Package Labels? A Formative Study with US Adults
Nutrients. 2024 Apr 6;16(7):1072. doi: 10.3390/nu16071072.ABSTRACTHigh levels of food processing can have detrimental health effects independent of nutrient content. Experts and advocates have proposed adding information about food processing status to front-of-package labeling schemes, which currently exclusively focus on nutrient content. How consumers would perceive "ultraprocessed" labels has not yet been examined. To address this gap, we conducted a within-subjects online experiment with a convenience sample of 600 US adults. Participants viewed a product under three labeling conditions (control, "ultraprocessed" labe...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Aline D'Angelo Campos Shu Wen Ng Katherine McNeel Marissa G Hall Source Type: research

Gut Microbial Dysbiosis Differs in Two Distinct Cachectic Tumor-Bearing Models Consuming the Same Diet
This study assessed the effect of two cachectic-producing tumor types on the gut microbiota to determine if a similar dysbiosis could be found. In addition, it was determined if a diet containing an immunonutrient-rich food (walnuts) known to promote the growth of probiotic bacteria in the colon could alter the dysbiosis and slow cachexia. Male Fisher 344 rats were randomly assigned to a semi-purified diet with or without walnuts. Then, within each diet group, rats were further assigned randomly to a treatment group: tumor-bearing ad libitum fed (TB), non-tumor-bearing ad libitum fed (NTB-AL), and non-tumor-bearing group p...
Source: Cancer Control - April 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lauri O Byerley Brittany Lorenzen Hsiao-Man Chang William G Hartman Michael J Keenan Ryan Page Meng Luo Scot E Dowd Christopher M Taylor Source Type: research