Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Signe Caksa, Usman Baqai, Andrew E. Aplin
Summary: Melanoma, a growing cancer, is currently treated with targeted inhibitors in the MAPK pathway, but drug resistance limits its effectiveness. However, new applications and combinations with other therapies may provide hope for melanoma treatment.
PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mateusz Kciuk, Adrianna Gieleci, Somdutt Mujwar, Mariusz Mojzych, Renata Kontek
Summary: The cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) family plays a critical role in regulating transcription and cell-cycle progression. Recent studies have revealed their involvement in DNA damage response (DDR) and repair, impacting the fidelity of cell division and maintenance of genomic integrity.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-REVIEWS ON CANCER
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pawel Lukasik, Michal Zaluski, Izabela Gutowska
Summary: Cyclin-dependent kinases are crucial in various cellular processes and their dysregulation can lead to diseases, making them potential drug targets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Juri Kim, Eun-Ah Park, Mee Young Shin, Soon-Jung Park
Summary: This study investigated the functional roles of Giardia lamblia CDKs (GlCDKs) and their cognate cyclins. Using morpholino-mediated knockdown and coimmunoprecipitation, the functions of GlCDK1 and GlCDK2 were distinguished. GlCDK1 with Glcyclin 3977 plays a crucial role in flagellum formation and cell cycle control of G. lamblia, while GlCDK2 with Glcyclin 22394/6584 is involved in cell cycle control.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying-Chieh Chen, Hsi-Hsien Hsieh, Hsi-Chi Chang, Hsin-Chiao Wang, Wey-Jinq Lin, Jing-Jer Lin
Summary: Cdc25B, a phosphatase, has been found to have a tumor-suppressive function in certain cancer types through a p53-dependent senescence pathway. It stabilizes p53 by binding and dephosphorylating it, leading cells to enter senescence and inhibiting cell growth. This finding sheds light on a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marika A. V. Reinius, Elizabeth Smyth
Summary: The introduction of CKI inhibitors has been a major development in the treatment of advanced breast cancer, with potential applications beyond metastatic breast cancer treatment. Evidence suggests that these agents have impacts on cancer immunology and metabolism, expanding our understanding of their therapeutic effects. Challenges and opportunities in the 2020s, including treatment resistance and biomarker development, are anticipated in the continued research and application of CKIs.
EXPERT REVIEWS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jorrit M. Enserink, Pierre Chymkowitch
Summary: Cdk1 is a master regulator of the cell cycle, controlling progression through different phases. It also directly regulates RNA polymerase activity, which is important for protein synthesis and meeting cellular demands. This regulation promotes cell cycle entry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Aleksandra J. Pluta, Cecilia Studniarek, Shona Murphy, Chris J. Norbury
Summary: This article discusses the important roles of structurally related cyclin-dependent protein kinases (CDKs) in eukaryotic cell function, highlighting their roles in cell cycle regulation and transcriptional regulation, and the overlap between these processes.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-RNA
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Lihuan Guan, Karen C. Crasta, Andrea B. Maier
Summary: This review highlights the significance of cellular senescence markers in human peripheral blood cells, summarizes related experiments and detection methods, as well as studies on demographic and clinical characteristics.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Michael G. White, Robert Szczepaniak Sloane, Russell G. Witt, Alexandre Reuben, Pierre Olivier Gaudreau, Miles C. Andrews, Ningping Feng, Sarah Johnson, Caleb A. Class, Christopher Bristow, Khalida Wani, Courtney Hudgens, Luigi Nezi, Teresa Manzo, Mariana Pettaccia De Macedo, Jianhua Hu, Richard Davis, Hong Jiang, Peter Prieto, Elizabeth Burton, Patrick Hwu, Hussein Tawbi, Jeffrey Gershenwald, Alexander J. Lazar, Michael T. Tetzlaff, Willem Overwijk, Scott E. Woodman, Zachary A. Cooper, Joseph R. Marszalek, Michael A. Davies, Timothy P. Heffernan, Jennifer A. Wargo
Summary: Targeted and immunotherapy combinations have revolutionized the treatment of advanced melanoma, but durable responses are limited. Multi-drug regimens may offer more durable disease control but come with increased toxicity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xun Li, You-jian Li, Meng-jie Wang, Ke-peng Ou, Ya-qi Chen
Summary: This study reveals that CCNF is highly expressed in patients with KIRC and downregulation of CCNF inhibits cell proliferation by promoting cell senescence. These findings suggest that CCNF could serve as a novel biomarker for predicting clinical prognosis and a potential therapeutic target for KIRC.
CURRENT MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Xiurong Cai, Adrien Guillot, Hanyang Liu
Summary: With high morbidity and mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant and increasing burden globally. The relapse-prone nature and drug resistance of HCC are attributed to various intracellular processes and extracellular interplay, which actively participate in tumor microenvironment remodeling. Cellular senescence, considered as a fail-safe program, plays a crucial role in the progression of chronic inflammatory liver diseases and carcinogenesis. The potential of senescence in affecting anti-cancer strategies is gaining attention in recent studies.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pawel Lukasik, Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka, Katarzyna Kulczycka, Izabela Gutowska
Summary: Recent studies have shown that small molecule drugs targeting CDK inhibitors have become attractive options for treating cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Most CDK inhibitors target the ATP binding pocket, but the similarity in structure among CDK kinases makes achieving selectivity challenging. Therefore, inhibitors binding outside the ATP binding site have attracted great interest for their potential applications in the biomedical field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Shu-Yuan Hu, Jin-Xian Qian, Shao-Ying Yang, Lisa Andriani, Li Liao, Ling Deng, Min-Ying Huang, Yin-Ling Zhang, Fang-Lin Zhang, Zhi-Min Shao, Da-Qiang Li
Summary: It was found that MORC2 is a newly identified regulator associated with cancer drug resistance. MORC2 activates the spindle assembly checkpoint, promotes mitotic progression, and affects the sensitivity of cancer cells to paclitaxel and vincristine. These findings provide a new clue for combined treatment strategy targeting MORC2 in combination with MTAs against human cancer.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Shuai Xiao, Dongmin Qin, Xueyang Hou, Lingli Tian, Yeping Yu, Rui Zhang, Hao Lyu, Dong Guo, Xing-Zhen Chen, Cefan Zhou, Jingfeng Tang
Summary: Cellular senescence is a tumor-suppressive mechanism, but therapy-induced senescence may promote cancer cell survival and malignant transformation. Therefore, rapidly eliminating therapy-induced senescent cells is crucial.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Sophia Z. Shalhout, Kevin S. Emerick, Howard L. Kaufman, David M. Miller
Summary: Immunotherapy has become a key player in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer, with several FDA-approved agents for locally advanced and metastatic skin cancers. The potential for immunotherapy to benefit a wider range of NMSCs is being explored through tissue-agnostic approvals, but further studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in various settings.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Farees Saqlain, Sophia Z. Shalhout, Keith T. Flaherty, Kevin S. Emerick, David M. Miller
Summary: In the United States, complex cancer care is primarily delivered through multidisciplinary teams, though operations vary across specialties. This article describes a multidisciplinary clinic focused on nonmelanoma skin cancer management, demonstrating the use of a flexible Web-based operational tool.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Sophia Z. Shalhout, Howard L. Kaufman, Kevin S. Emerick, David M. Miller
Summary: Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common malignancy in humans, with keratinocyte carcinomas being the most frequent subtype. The incidence of this cancer is rising due to aging population and increased ultraviolet radiation exposure. Immunotherapy has emerged as a new treatment option for advanced cases not amenable to surgery and/or radiation.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Michael P. Wu, Katherine L. Reinshagen, Mary B. Cunnane, Sophia Z. Shalhout, Howard L. Kaufman, David Miller, Kevin S. Emerick
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed cases of patients with head and neck cSCC treated with ICI, showing that ICI therapy is a feasible option for patients with cPNI. The study found a correlation between radiographic and clinical evidence of response, with improvement in neuropathic pain being a sensitive clinical marker of response.
Article
Oncology
Dora Dias-Santagata, Rebecca S. Heist, Adam Z. Bard, Annacarolina F. L. da Silva, Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, Valentina Nardi, Lauren L. Ritterhouse, Laura M. Spring, Nicholas Jessop, Alexander A. Farahani, Mari Mino-Kenudson, Jill Allen, Lipika Goyal, Aparna Parikh, Joseph Misdraji, Ganesh Shankar, Justin T. Jordan, Maria Martinez-Lage, Matthew Frosch, Timothy Graubert, Amir T. Fathi, Gabriela S. Hobbs, Robert P. Hasserjian, Noopur Raje, Jeremy Abramson, Joel H. Schwartz, Ryan J. Sullivan, David Miller, Mai P. Hoang, Steven Isakoff, Amy Ly, Sara Bouberhan, Jaclyn Watkins, Esther Oliva, Lori Wirth, Peter M. Sadow, William Faquin, Gregory M. Cote, Yin P. Hung, Xin Gao, Chin-Lee Wu, Salil Garg, Miguel Rivera, Long P. Le, A. John Iafrate, Dejan Juric, Ephraim P. Hochberg, Jeffrey Clark, Aditya Bardia, Jochen K. Lennerz
Summary: This study presents the successful establishment of precision oncology workflows through the implementation of disease-specific molecular order sets. The results showed increased request numbers, compliance with testing recommendations, and the fraction of abnormal results among gastrointestinal patients after the roll-out. The reduction of non-recommended orders did not negatively affect patient treatments, confirming the effectiveness of the modified communication tool in optimizing patient care.
Article
Oncology
Ann W. Silk, Christopher A. Barker, Shailender Bhatia, Kathryn B. Bollin, Sunandana Chandra, Zeynep Eroglu, Brian R. Gastman, Kari L. Kendra, Harriet Kluger, Evan J. Lipson, Kathleen Madden, David M. Miller, Paul Nghiem, Anna C. Pavlick, Igor Puzanov, Guilherme Rabinowits, Emily S. Ruiz, Vernon K. Sondak, Edward A. Tavss, Michael T. Tetzlaff, Isaac Brownell
Summary: Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) are commonly diagnosed malignancies, with some patients facing more challenging treatment. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown activity against NMSCs, but their clinical use may be more challenging due to various factors.
JOURNAL FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY OF CANCER
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
N. D. Gross, D. M. Miller, N. Khushalani, V Divi, E. S. Ruiz, F. Meier, Y. B. Su, P. L. Swiecicki, J. Atlas, J. L. Geiger, A. Hauschild, J. H. Choe, B. G. M. Hughes, D. Schadendorf, V. A. Patel, J. Homsi, J. M. Taube, A. M. Lim, R. Ferrarotto, H. L. Kaufman, F. Seebach, I Lowy, S-Y Yoo, M. Mathias, K. Fenech, H. Han, M. G. Fury, D. Rischin, E. J. Lipson
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of cemiplimab as neoadjuvant therapy for resectable cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma. The results showed a high percentage of patients achieved a pathological complete response with this treatment approach.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Sun, Or-yam Revach, Seth Anderson, Emily A. A. Kessler, Clara H. H. Wolfe, Anne Jenney, Caitlin E. E. Mills, Emily J. J. Robitschek, Thomas G. R. Davis, Sarah Kim, Amina Fu, Xiang Ma, Jia Gwee, Payal Tiwari, Peter P. P. Du, Princy Sindurakar, Jun Tian, Arnav Mehta, Alexis M. M. Schneider, Keren Yizhak, Moshe Sade-Feldman, Thomas LaSalle, Tatyana Sharova, Hongyan Xie, Shuming Liu, William A. A. Michaud, Rodrigo Saad-Beretta, Kathleen B. B. Yates, Arvin Iracheta-Vellve, Johan K. E. Spetz, Xingping Qin, Kristopher A. A. Sarosiek, Gao Zhang, Jong Wook Kim, Mack Y. Y. Su, Angelina M. M. Cicerchia, Martin Q. Q. Rasmussen, Samuel J. J. Klempner, Dejan Juric, Sara I. I. Pai, David M. M. Miller, Anita Giobbie-Hurder, Jonathan H. H. Chen, Karin Pelka, Dennie T. T. Frederick, Susanna Stinson, Elena Ivanova, Amir R. R. Aref, Cloud P. P. Paweletz, David A. A. Barbie, Debattama R. R. Sen, David E. E. Fisher, Ryan B. B. Corcoran, Nir Hacohen, Peter K. K. Sorger, Keith T. T. Flaherty, Genevieve M. M. Boland, Robert T. T. Manguso, Russell W. W. Jenkins
Summary: In this study, TBK1 was identified as a candidate immune-evasion gene through a genetic screen. Inhibition of TBK1 enhances the response to PD-1 blockade by reducing the cytotoxicity threshold to cytokines. Targeting TBK1 is an effective strategy to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy.
Review
Oncology
Sophia Z. Shalhout, David M. Miller, Kevin S. Emerick, Howard L. Kaufman
Summary: This article summarizes the advantages of oncolytic viruses (OVs) as an emerging class of cancer therapeutics, including selective replication in tumor cells, delivery of multiple eukaryotic transgene payloads, induction of immunogenic cell death and promotion of antitumor immunity, and a tolerable safety profile that largely does not overlap with that of other cancer therapeutics. Although four OVs and one non-oncolytic virus have been approved for cancer treatment globally, only T-VEC has been widely approved. However, a better understanding of the biology and pharmacology of OVs is needed to fully exploit their therapeutic potential in patients with cancer.
NATURE REVIEWS CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
David M. Miller, Sophia Z. Shalhout
Summary: Tumor registries provide valuable real-world data for testing hypotheses in clinical care. StoryboardR is an R package and Shiny application that visualizes data from tumor registries, allowing for a visual interpretation of biomarkers and outcomes. It is freely available and can be obtained from GitHub.
Article
Oncology
Neil Gross, David M. Miller, Nikhil Khushalani, Vasu Divi, Emily S. Ruiz, Evan J. Lipson, Friedegund Meier, Yungpo Bernard Su, Paul L. Swiecicki, Jennifer Atlas, Jessica L. Geiger, Axel Hauschild, Jennifer H. Choe, Brett G. M. Hughes, Dirk Schadendorf, Vishal A. Patel, Jade Homsi, Janis M. Taube, Annette M. Lim, Renata Ferrarotto, Suk-Young Yoo, Melissa Mathias, Hyunsil Han, Frank Seebach, Israel Lowy, Matthew G. Fury, Danny Rischin
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant cemiplimab treatment in patients with resectable stage II-IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The results showed high rates of pathological complete responses and major pathological responses, as well as prolonged event-free survival, disease-free survival, and overall survival in patients.
Letter
Dermatology
Farees Saqlain, Sophia Z. Shalhout, Kevin S. Emerick, Howard L. Kaufman, Yen-Lin E. Chen, James C. Cusack, Kayla Wright, David Michael Miller
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Sophia Z. Shalhout, Kevin S. Emerick, Howard L. Kaufman, Ann W. Silk, Manisha Thakuria, David M. Miller
Summary: Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but highly aggressive skin cancer associated with UV exposure and viral infection. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown some clinical benefit in the treatment of advanced MCC, but resistance to these drugs remains a challenge. There is a lack of studies evaluating second-line systemic therapy for patients with resistance to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy.
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sophia Z. Shalhout, Farees Saqlain, Kayla Wright, Oladayo Akinyemi, David M. Miller
Summary: This article presents a clinical informatics pipeline for capturing large-scale structured Electronic Health Record (EHR) data for a national patient registry. The results demonstrate the successful implementation of the pipeline for importing clinical laboratory data into the registry and conducting data-quality assessment and analysis.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
David M. Miller, Sophia Z. Shalhout
Summary: Large-scale data collection efforts in rare cancers are challenging and uncommon, leading to a lack of comprehensive understanding of clinical tumor characteristics (CTC). However, BodyMapR, a novel software presented in this study, provides an interactive visualization of CTC from real-world data, which can improve our understanding of rare tumors.