Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Longping Huang, Si Chen, Haijun Fan, Dawei Ji, Chuanping Chen, Weiwei Sheng
Summary: GINS2, as a newly discovered oncogene, is overexpressed in pancreatic cancer and positively associated with tumor progression. Its overexpression promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through activation of ERK/MAPK signaling pathway, contributing to poor prognosis in PC patients.
CANCER GENE THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Polash Kumar Biswas, Yeonjoo Kwak, Aram Kim, Jaekwon Seok, Hee Jeong Kwak, Moonjung Lee, Ahmed Abdal Dayem, Kwonwoo Song, Jae-Yong Park, Kyoung Sik Park, Hyun Jin Shin, Ssang-Goo Cho
Summary: This study investigated the role of TTYH3 in bladder cancer and found that high expression of TTYH3 was associated with poor prognosis in bladder cancer patients. Knockdown of TTYH3 in bladder cancer cells resulted in significantly reduced cell proliferation, sphere formation, migration, and invasion, possibly through the downregulation of FGFR1 phosphorylation and subsequent inhibition of the H-Ras/A-Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Fan Bao, Su An, Yang Yang, Tian-Rui Xu
Summary: SODD is overexpressed in lung tissues and promotes the development and progression of lung cancer by regulating the PI3K/PDK1/AKT and RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathways.
Article
Oncology
Sara J. Hamis, Yury Kapelyukh, Aileen McLaren, Colin J. Henderson, C. Roland Wolf, Mark A. J. Chaplain
Summary: The study developed a mechanistic mathematical model to describe the synergistic action of dabrafenib and trametinib on ERK activity in BRAFV600E-mutant melanoma cells, elucidating the molecular mechanism underlying vertical inhibition of the BRAF-MEK-ERK cascade.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Juncheng Li, Wei Jiang, Wenhao Shan, Aiying Luo, Gaoyang Qu, Jiongfeng Zhang, Xiaohui Luo, Jian Xia
Summary: This study found that cannabidiol and doxorubicin have a synergistic anticancer effect on osteosarcoma cells. They inhibit cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, induce apoptosis, and affect the cell cycle and multiple signaling pathways. These results suggest that the combination of cannabidiol and doxorubicin may be a promising treatment strategy for osteosarcoma.
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Hyuk Moon, Simon Weonsang Ro
Summary: The MAPK/ERK signaling pathway is frequently activated in liver cancer, with alternative mechanisms other than genetic mutations driving its activation. Recent studies have focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in HCC, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies targeting this pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sumit Siddharth, Panjamurthy Kuppusamy, Qitong Wu, Arumugam Nagalingam, Neeraj K. Saxena, Dipali Sharma
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor with increasing incidence and mortality rates, and there is a lack of effective therapeutic options for advanced HCC. This study found that the combination of low-dose sorafenib and non-toxic dose of metformin can effectively inhibit the growth and migration potential of HCC cells, enhance the efficacy of sorafenib, and inhibit the MAPK/ERK/Stat3 signaling pathway. The results of in vivo studies also supported these findings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yijie You, Yunlian Niu, Jian Zhang, Sheng Huang, Peiyuan Ding, Fengbing Sun, Xuhui Wang
Summary: This review summarizes recent research on the applications of U0126 and discusses its role and mechanisms in different types of cancer cells, suggesting the possibility of using U0126 as a novel way for cancer treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
X. W. Lin, Z. Z. Fan, Y. H. Liu, J. Li, Q. Ma, R. H. Yan
Summary: The study reveals that reactive oxygen species activate MEK/ERK signaling pathway, leading to the maintenance of diapause state. Inhibiting MEK/ERK activity can terminate the progress of diapause.
INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiroki Kitakata, Jin Endo, Hidehiko Ikura, Hidenori Moriyama, Kohsuke Shirakawa, Yoshinori Katsumata, Motoaki Sano
Summary: This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity, focusing on apoptosis and ferroptosis as the two forms of programmed cell death. Possible therapeutic strategies to prevent DOX cardiotoxicity are also outlined, along with the significance of mitochondrial homeostasis disruption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Thomas Yul Avery, Natalie Koehler, Robert Zeiser, Tilman Brummer, Dietrich Alexander Ruess
Summary: Hyperactivation of the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK cascade plays a significant role in the oncogenesis of various tumors. It mediates the crosstalk between tumor, tumor microenvironment, and the immune system, leading to immune escape mechanisms and establishment of a tumor-supporting environment. Pharmacological interruption of this pathway disrupts tumor cells and modifies the tumor microenvironment, as well as anti-tumor immunomodulation. MEK inhibition has shown promise in modulating immune responses. However, the durable efficacy, therapy resistance, and toxicity still pose challenges for the clinical application of therapeutic agents targeting RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK hyperactivation.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rahim Ullah, Qing Yin, Aidan H. Snell, Lixin Wan
Summary: The RAF-MEK-ERK signaling cascade is a well-characterized MAPK pathway that plays a critical role in cell proliferation and survival. Genetic alterations in this pathway are highly prevalent in human cancers and can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation. The crosstalk between the RAF-MEK-ERK axis and other signaling pathways further enhances its proliferative potential in human cancers.
SEMINARS IN CANCER BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
C. S. E. Hendrikse, P. M. M. Theelen, P. van der Ploeg, H. M. Westgeest, I. A. Boere, A. M. J. Thijs, P. B. Ottevanger, A. van de Stolpe, S. Lambrechts, R. L. M. Bekkers, J. M. J. Piek
Summary: The RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK (MAPK) pathway plays a role in ovarian carcinogenesis, particularly in low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (LGSOC) with activating MAPK mutations. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of MAPK inhibitors in ovarian carcinoma (OC) patients, showing that MEK inhibitors are the most promising single agents in (LGS)OC. Combination treatment with Raf-and MEK inhibitors in BRAFv600 mutated LGSOC had the greatest efficacy.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lan Tang, Wenhui Jiang, Lan Wu, Xiaolan Yu, Zheng He, Weiguang Shan, Lulu Fu, Zhenhai Zhang, Yunchun Zhao
Summary: The study developed TPGS2000-DOX prodrug micelles to increase the targeting ability, reduce the multi-drug resistance, enhance the efficacy, and reduce the toxicity of DOX.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Hongxv Wang, Danyu Du, Jianwen Huang, Shuai Wang, Xv He, Shengtao Yuan, Jing Xiao
Summary: This study reveals the role of GPR27 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. The results demonstrate that downregulation of GPR27 inhibits cell proliferation and colony formation, while overexpression of GPR27 has the opposite effect. Furthermore, GPR27 expression affects the activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in HCC cells, thereby modulating cell proliferation.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Johannes F. Fahrmann, Leonidas E. Bantis, Michela Capello, Ghislaine Scelo, Jennifer B. Dennison, Nikul Patel, Eunice Murage, Jody Vykoukal, Deepali L. Kundnani, Lenka Foretova, Eleonora Fabianova, Ivana Holcatova, Vladimir Janout, Ziding Feng, Michele Yip-Schneider, Jianjun Zhang, Randall Brand, Ayumu Taguchi, Anirban Maitra, Paul Brennan, C. Max Schmidt, Samir Hanash
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2019)
Article
Surgery
Rosalie A. Carr, Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Rachel E. Simpson, Scott Dolejs, Justine G. Schneider, Huangbing Wu, Eugene P. Ceppa, Walter Park, C. Max Schmidt
Article
Oncology
Johannes F. Fahrmann, Leonidas E. Bantis, Michela Capello, Ghislaine Scelo, Jennifer B. Dennison, Nikul Patel, Eunice Murage, Jody Vykoukal, Deepali L. Kundnani, Lenka Foretova, Eleonora Fabianova, Ivana Holcatova, Vladimir Janout, Ziding Feng, Michele Yip-Schneider, Jianjun Zhang, Randall Brand, Ayumu Taguchi, Anirban Maitra, Paul Brennan, C. Max Schmidt, Samir Hanash
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2019)
Article
Surgery
Rachel E. Simpson, Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Huangbing Wu, Hao Fan, Ziyue Liu, Murray Korc, Jianjun Zhang, C. Max Schmidt
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Luisa M. Solis, Naohiro Uraoka, Edwin Roger Parra, Yu Shen, Wei Wei, Mei Jiang, Barbara Mino, Kajsa Affolter, Courtney L. Scaife, Michele T. Yip-Schneider, C. Max Schmidt, Matthew Firpo, Sean Mulvihill, Eugene J. Koay, Huamin Wang, Ignacio I. Wistuba, Anirban Maitra, Subrata Sen
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Rachel Simpson, Rosalie A. Carr, Huangbing Wu, Hao Fan, Ziyue Liu, Murray Korc, Jianjun Zhang, C. Max Schmidt
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily K. Sims, Henry T. Bahnson, Julius Nyalwidhe, Leena Haataja, Asa K. Davis, Cate Speake, Linda A. DiMeglio, Janice Blum, Margaret A. Morris, Raghavendra G. Mirmira, Jerry Nadler, Teresa L. Mastracci, Santica Marcovina, Wei-Jun Qian, Lian Yi, Adam C. Swensen, Michele Yip-Schneider, C. Max Schmidt, Robert V. Considine, Peter Arvan, Carla J. Greenbaum, Carmella Evans-Molina, Anthony Acton, Wojciech Grzesik
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rachel E. Simpson, Nathan J. Cockerill, Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Eugene P. Ceppa, Michael G. House, Nicholas J. Zyromski, Attila Nakeeb, Mohammad A. Al-Haddad, C. M. Schmidt
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily K. Sims, Henry T. Bahnson, Julius Nyalwidhe, Leena Haataja, Asa K. Davis, Cate Speake, Linda A. DiMeglio, Janice Blum, Margaret A. Morris, Raghavendra G. Mirmira, Jerry Nadler, Teresa L. Mastracci, Santica Marcovina, Wei-Jun Qian, Lian Yi, Adam C. Swensen, Michele Yip-Schneider, C. Max Schmidt, Robert V. Considine, Peter Arvan, Carla J. Greenbaum, Carmella Evans-Molina
Article
Cell Biology
Simeon Springer, David L. Masica, Marco Dal Molin, Christopher Douville, Christopher J. Thoburn, Bahman Afsari, Lu Li, Joshua D. Cohen, Elizabeth Thompson, Peter J. Allen, David S. Klimstra, Mark A. Schattner, C. Max Schmidt, Michele Yip-Schneider, Rachel E. Simpson, Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo, Mari Mino-Kenudson, William Brugge, Randall E. Brand, Aatur D. Singhi, Aldo Scarpa, Rita Lawlor, Roberto Salvia, Giuseppe Zamboni, Seung-Mo Hong, Dae Wook Hwang, Jin-Young Jang, Wooil Kwon, Niall Swan, Justin Geoghegan, Massimo Falconi, Stefano Crippa, Claudio Doglioni, Jorge Paulino, Richard D. Schulick, Barish H. Edil, Walter Park, Shinichi Yachida, Susumu Hijioka, Jeanin van Hooft, Jin He, Matthew J. Weiss, Richard Burkhart, Martin Makary, Marcia Canto, Michael G. Goggins, Janine Ptak, Lisa Dobbyn, Joy Schaefer, Natalie Sillman, Maria Popoli, Alison P. Klein, Cristian Tomasetti, Rachel Karchin, Nickolas Papadopoulos, Kenneth W. Kinzler, Bert Vogelstein, Christopher L. Wolfgang, Ralph H. Hruban, Anne Marie Lennon
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rachel E. Simpson, Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Katelyn F. Flick, Huangbing Wu, Cameron L. Colgate, C. Max Schmidt
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Huangbing Wu, C. Max Schmidt
Summary: VEGF-A is a key player in angiogenesis and vascular permeability, with different splice variants detected in pancreatic cysts. VEGF-165 levels were significantly higher in SCN cyst fluid, suggesting unique biological activities of VEGF-145 and -111 in the pancreas. Multiple VEGF isoforms were expressed in normal pancreas and cysts, highlighting the complex role of VEGF in pancreatic cystic lesions.
Article
Oncology
Marta Sans, Yuki Makino, Jimin Min, Kimal I. Rajapakshe, Michele Yip-Schneider, C. Max Schmidt, Mark W. Hurd, Jared K. Burks, Javier A. Gomez, Fredrik I. Thege, Johannes F. Fahrmann, Robert A. Wolff, Michael P. Kim, Paola A. Guerrero, Anirban Maitra
Summary: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) of the pancreas with gastric foveolar-type epithelium and low-grade mucinous neoplasms are linked to high-grade dysplasia and cancer. The study identified the transcription factor NKX6-2 as a key driver of gastric cell identity in low-grade IPMNs. Understanding the molecular features of IPMN development and differentiation is critical for preventing cancer progression.
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Marco Dal Molin, Simeon Springer, David Masica, Lu Li, Christopher Douville, Christopher Thoburn, Bahman Asfari, Joshua Cohen, Elizabeth Thompson, Peter Allen, David Klimstra, Mark A. Schattner, C. Max Schmidt, Michele Yip-Schneider, Rachel E. Simpson, Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo, Mari Mino-Kenudson, William R. Brugge, Randall Brand, Aatur Singhi, Aldo Scarpa, Rita Teresa Lawlor, Roberto Salvia, Giuseppe Zamboni, Seung-Mo Hong, Dae Wook Hwang, Jin-Young Jang, Wooil Kwon, Niall Swan, Justin Geoghegan, Massimo Falconi, Stefano Crippa, Claudio Doglioni, Jorge Paulino, Richard D. Schulick, Barish H. Edil, Walter G. Park, Shinichi Yachida, Susuma Hijioka, Jeanin E. Van Hooft, Jin He, Matthew J. Weiss, Richard Burkhart, Martin Makary, Marcia I. Canto, Michael G. Goggins, Rachel Karchin, Alison Klein, Cristian Tomasetti, Nickolas Papadopoulos, Kenneth Kinzler, Bert Vogelstein, Christopher L. Wolfgang, Ralph Hruban, Anne Marie Lennon
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rachel E. Simpson, Katelyn Flick, Eugene P. Ceppa, Michele Yip-Schneider, Mohammad A. Al-Haddad, Jeffrey J. Easler, Stuart Sherman, John M. DeWitt, C. Max Schmidt
Editorial Material
Surgery
Meghal Shah, Tejas S. Sathe, Sukriti Bansal, Anai N. Kothari, Sophie Dream
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Zafer Turkyilmaz, Ramazan Karabulut, Kaan Sonmez
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Priyanka Jadhav, Gerald Gollin
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Kheira Hireche, Ludovic Canaud, Pierre Antoine Peyron, Linda Sakhri, Isabelle Serres, Sanaa Kamel, Youcef Lounes, Thomas Gandet, Pierre Alric
Summary: This study evaluated the elastic properties of commonly used vascular substitutes for pulmonary artery replacement and compared their compliance and stiffness indexes to human pulmonary artery. The results showed that allogenic arterial grafts appeared to be the most suitable vascular substitutes in terms of compliance and stiffness for PA replacement.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Margaret Siu, Aixa Perez Coulter, Heather M. Grant, Reginald Alouidor, Michael Tirabassi
Summary: There is no significant difference in adverse respiratory events between intubated, critically ill patients requiring operative intervention who are kept NPO for 6 hours or longer compared to those kept NPO for less than 6 hours. Patients commonly experience periods of fasting much longer than the recommended 6-hour period by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Whitney Elks, Allison G. McNickle, Matthew Kelecy, Kavita Batra, Shirley Wong, Shawn Wang, Lisa Angotti, Deborah A. Kuhls, Charles St Hill, Syed F. Saquib, Paul J. Chestovich, Douglas R. Fraser
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of early and late enteral feeding after PEG placement on achieving nutritional therapy goals and adverse outcomes. The results showed that patients with early initiation of feeds achieved a higher percentage of goals on day 0 without an increased rate of adverse events.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Manisha B. Bhatia, Cassandra M. Anderson, Abdiwahab N. Hussein, Brian Opondo, Nereah Aruwa, Otieno Okumu, Sarah G. Fisher, Tasha Sparks Joplin, JoAnna L. Hunter-Squires, Brian W. Gray, Peter W. Saula
Summary: This study aimed to understand postoperative pediatric nutrition practices in Kenya and the United States. The results showed that in the United States, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier and had shorter hospital stays. However, in Kenya, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier but had no significant difference in hospital stays.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David P. Stonko, Joseph Edwards, Hossam Abdou, Rebecca Treffalls, Patrick Walker, Jonathan J. Morrison
Summary: Raising mean arterial pressure (MAP) >90 mmHg with norepinephrine can increase gastroduodenal artery (GDA) flow and delay bowel ischemia.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David R. Mann, Kathryn E. Engelhardt, Barry C. Gibney, Macelyn E. Batten, Eric C. Klipsch, Rupak Mukherjee, Ian C. Bostock
Summary: Pathologic upstaging is associated with decreased overall survival in cT1b esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy has better survival outcomes compared to endoscopic local tumor excision. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy does not improve overall survival in cT1b lesions.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ross Mudgway, Zachary Tran, Juan C. Quispe Espiritu, Woo Bin Bong, Hayden Schultz, Vamsi Vemireddy, Aarthy Kannappan, Marcos Michelotti, Kaushik Mukherjee, Jeffrey Quigley, Keith Scharf, Daniel Srikureja, Sharon S. Lum, Esther Wu
Summary: Comparison of medium-term outcomes between robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RC) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) using validated quality of life (QoL) and pain assessments did not show significant differences.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ningjie Chen, Haitao Wang, Yang Shao, Jincun Yang, Guodong Song
Summary: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of activated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prepared from elderly individuals and young adults in treating pressure ulcers (PUs). The results showed that PRP from young adults had higher platelet concentrations and greater production of growth factors, leading to better wound healing.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Brendin R. Beaulieu-Jones, Margaret T. Berrigan, Kortney A. Robinson, Jayson S. Marwaha, Tara S. Kent, Gabriel A. Brat
Summary: Introduction: Prescription opioids, including those prescribed after surgery, have greatly contributed to the US opioid epidemic. Educating opioid prescribers is a crucial component of ensuring the safe use of opioids among surgical patients. This study implemented an annual education curriculum for new surgical prescribers, resulting in significant improvements in knowledge and comfort levels. However, there remains a persistent knowledge and comfort gap among these prescribers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Sneha G. Bhat, Madhuri Nagaraj, Courtney Balentine, Timothy Hogan, Jennie Meier, Hillary Prince, Kareem Abdelfattah, Herbert Zeh, Benjamin Levi
Summary: This pilot study examined the effects of a structured mental fitness program on academic surgeons and found significant improvement in Positive Intelligence (PQ) scores, as well as increased connectedness and shared language among participants. However, there were no significant changes in sleep, well-being, or teaching evaluations.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Kristin E. Cox, Michael A. Turner, Siamak Amirfakhri, Thinzar M. Lavin, Mojgan Hosseini, Pradipta Ghosh, Marygorret Obonyo, Takashi Murakami, Robert M. Hoffman, Paul J. Yazaki, Michael Bouvet
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using humanized anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) antibodies conjugated with near-infrared dyes to specifically label gastric cancers in mouse models. Orthotopic models showed bright and specific labeling with more than ten times higher tumor-to-background ratios compared to the control. This tumor-specific fluorescent antibody has promising potential as a clinical tool for improving visualization of gastric cancer margins during surgical resection.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Sarah Maki, Melissa Leon, Emily Glenn, Tiffany Tanner, Crystal Krause
Summary: This scoping review analyzed the literature on the use of broadband personality tests in the bariatric surgical population to optimize weight loss outcomes. The study found significant associations between personality scales and weight loss, but inconsistent reporting of outcome measures made it challenging to draw concrete conclusions. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends standardization of outcome reporting to improve the reliability of predicting weight loss outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)