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Oncology
Meihua Jin, Dong Eun Song, Jonghwa Ahn, Eyun Song, Yu-Mi Lee, Tae-Yon Sung, Tae Yong Kim, Won Bae Kim, Young Kee Shong, Min Ji Jeon, Won Gu Kim
Summary: Aggressive variants of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) are associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes. Targeted next-generation sequencing in 36 tissue samples from patients with aggressive variants of PTC revealed a higher prevalence of BRAF mutation and lower prevalence of RAS mutation. The prevalence of mutations in the TERT promoter, TP53, and genes encoding three functional groups ranged between that of PTCs and poorly differentiated/anaplastic carcinoma.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnes Stephanie Harahap, Imam Subekti, Sonar Soni Panigoro, Mutiah Asmarinah, Fajar Lamhot Lisnawati, Retno Asti Werdhani, Hasrayati Agustina, Dina Khoirunnisa, Mutiah Mutmainnah, Fajar Lamhot Gultom, Abdillah Hasbi Assadyk, Maria Francisca Ham
Summary: This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinicopathology and pERK1/2 expression variations between BRAF-like and RAS-like papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and establish predictive models for BRAFV600E and RAS-mutated PTCs. The results showed variations in biological behavior between BRAF-like and RAS-like PTCs, primarily determined by driver gene mutations and pERK1/2 expression levels.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yangsen Li, Yuanyuan Wang, Liwen Li, Xinguang Qiu
Summary: This study reviewed the clinical significance of BRAFV600E mutations in pediatric papillary thyroid carcinoma. The mutation rate was found to be 57.4%, with a higher incidence in boys and the older age group. The positivity rate of BRAFV600E was significantly higher in unilateral PTC compared to bilateral PTC, and there was a negative correlation between BRAFV600E mutations and diffuse microcalcification of the thyroid. BRAFV600E mutations were more common in patients with smaller tumor size, a lack of multifocality, lower TSH levels, and central lymph node metastasis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Daqi Zhang, Mingyu Yang, Xin Zhang, Cheng Wang, Kunlin Li, Hongbo Wang, Hao Chi, Chengqiu Sui, Gianlorenzo Dionigi, Hui Sun
Summary: This study presents a rare case series of synchronous occurrence of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in the same thyroid gland. The synchronous MTC/PTC were classified into 4 subtypes and the clinical and pathological aspects as well as the results were presented.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shubin Hong, Yubin Xie, Zhen Cheng, Jie Li, Weiman He, Zhuming Guo, Quan Zhang, Sui Peng, Minghui He, Shuang Yu, Lixia Xu, Rengyun Liu, Tianyi Xu, Yunjian Zhang, Yanbing Li, Jiguang Wang, Weiming Lv, Jun Yu, Haipeng Xiao
Summary: This study integrated transcriptomic sequencing, genomic analysis, and clinicopathologic information to discover and validate four molecular subtypes of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). The different subtypes showed distinct immune infiltration, genetic alterations, and clinical characteristics. The study also revealed the molecular link between benign thyroid nodules and PTC subtypes and generated a gene expression signature for differential diagnosis. The findings provide opportunities for personalized treatment plans based on molecular subtyping.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiyeon Park, Dongmoung Kim, Jin-Ok Lee, Hyeon-Chun Park, Brian Y. Ryu, Ju Han Kim, Sug Hyung Lee, Yeun-Jun Chung
Summary: Two potential biomarkers have been discovered by South Korean scientists that could help classify subtypes of papillary thyroid cancer more accurately, leading to improved treatment plans. This study provides insights into the molecular and histological subtypes of this common form of thyroid cancer.
EXPERIMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jasna Metovic, Francesco Cabutti, Simona Osella-Abate, Giulia Orlando, Cristian Tampieri, Francesca Napoli, Francesca Maletta, Lorenzo Daniele, Marco Volante, Mauro Papotti
Summary: The study aimed to find clinical, pathological, and molecular characteristics associated with aggressive forms of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). 43 aggressive PTC cases were selected based on metastasis at diagnosis, development of distant metastasis during follow-up, and/or biochemical recurrence, and matched with 43 PTC patients who remained disease-free during follow-up. Distinctive clinical and morphological features were observed in aggressive PTCs. Various pathways, including DNA damage repair, MAPK, and RAS pathways, were differentially regulated in aggressive PTC. The hedgehog pathway showed differential de-regulation in aggressive PTC. Specific molecular signatures and morphological features in aggressive PTC may be helpful in predicting aggressive behavior and developing tailored treatment options for these patients.
ENDOCRINE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Joonseon Park, Solji An, Kwangsoon Kim, Ja Seong Bae, Jeong Soo Kim
Summary: BRAF(V600E) positivity is associated with increased aggressiveness of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Younger patients with BRAF(V600E)-positive PTC have a higher risk of recurrence compared to older patients.
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Oncology
Yiqiao Fang, Xun Zheng, Xiuhe Zou, Zi Ye, Jiaye Liu, Jianyong Lei, Zhihui Li
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical and genetic features of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) with lateral neck lymph node metastasis (LLNM). The most common genetic alteration in PTC with LLNM was BRAF mutation. Patients with RET fusion had more metastatic lymph nodes compared to those with BRAF mutation or without mutation. These findings contribute to further research on appropriate treatment strategies for PTC patients.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tamar C. Brandler, Fang Zhou, Cheng Z. Liu, Antonio Serrano, Wei Sun, Yuri E. Nikiforov, Steven P. Hodak
Summary: This study aims to examine the similarity among three groups of follicular patterned lesions with papillary nuclear features to clarify their histological continuum and the degree to which genomic landscape separates more aggressive tumors from indolent ones. The results showed that EFVPTC cases, followed by iFVPTC, displayed increasing proportions of more aggressive gene drivers. EFVPTC and NIFTP exhibited significant molecular overlap, suggesting a genetic continuum. Preoperative molecular testing can potentially distinguish EFVPTC and iFVTPC from NIFTP based on a specific molecular signature, improving patient management.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tomoe Nakao, Michiko Matsuse, Vladimir Saenko, Tatiana Rogounovitch, Aya Tanaka, Keiji Suzuki, Miyoko Higuchi, Hisanori Sasai, Tsutomu Sano, Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa, Akira Miyauchi, Atsushi Kawakami, Norisato Mitsutake
Summary: The study found a high concordance rate of TERT-p mutations between preoperative fine-needle aspiration samples and postoperative formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded specimens in papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTCs) aged 55 years or older. The TERT-p mutation was significantly associated with age, tumor size, extrathyroidal extension, and the Ki-67 labelling index in both FNA and FFPE samples, indicating potential clinical utility in predicting disease aggressiveness and guiding PTC management.
CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yubing Tao, Fei Wang, Xiaopei Shen, Guangwu Zhu, Rengyun Liu, David Viola, Rossella Elisei, Efisio Puxeddu, Laura Fugazzola, Carla Colombo, Barbara Jarzab, Agnieszka Czarniecka, Alfred K. Lam, Caterina Mian, Federica Vianello, Linwah Yip, Garcilaso Riesco-Eizaguirre, Pilar Santisteban, Christine J. O'Neill, Mark S. Sywak, Roderick Clifton-Bligh, Bela Bendlova, Vlasta Sykorova, Shihua Zhao, Yangang Wang, Mingzhao Xing
Summary: The study reveals a significant association between the BRAF V600E gene and mortality risk associated with lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid cancer. For patients with wild-type BRAF, the impact of lymph node metastasis on mortality rate is relatively minor, while those with BRAF V600E mutation show a significantly increased risk of mortality.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sun Mi Lee, Chang Ohk Sung
Summary: Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the colorectum is a rare subtype of colorectal cancer with poor prognosis and high rates of metastasis, showing high frequencies of BRAF and RB1 mutations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Laura Boucai, Venkatraman Seshan, Michelle Williams, Jeffrey A. Knauf, Mahesh Saqcena, Ronald A. Ghossein, James A. Fagin
Summary: Two subtypes of BRAF-mutant PTCs (BRAF-TDShi and BRAF-TDSlo) show significant differences in demographic distribution, tumor size, lymph node involvement, and distant metastases, indicating distinct clinical characteristics and prognosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pengyu Li, Yang Liu, Tao Wei, Xiaofei Wang, Jingqiang Zhu, Rui Yang, Yanping Gong, Wanjun Zhao
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors affecting lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT), as well as the interaction effect of the B-Raf proto-oncogene (BRAF). The results showed that BRAF was a risk factor for lymph node metastasis in PTC with HT, and there were potential interactions between BRAF and age, BMI, hypertension, and calcification.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hans-Juergen Schulten, Fatima Al-Adwani, Haneen A. Bin Saddeq, Heba Alkhatabi, Nofe Alganmi, Sajjad Karim, Deema Hussein, Khalid B. Al-Ghamdi, Awatif Jamal, Jaudah Al-Maghrabi, Mohammed H. Al-Qahtani
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the expression effects of IDH mutations in different isogenic disease models, identifying several biomarkers associated with IDH mutations that could be relevant for further research or clinical applications.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sajjad Karim, Mona Al-Kharraz, Zeenat Mirza, Hend Noureldin, Heba Abusamara, Nofe Alganmi, Adnan Merdad, Saddig Jastaniah, Sudhir Kumar, Mahmood Rasool, Adel Abuzenadah, Mohammed Al-Qahtani
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop an adaptable in-house software for storing specimen and disease-associated genetic information in biobank, with the aim of facilitating translational research. By using different computational tools, a web-based software called Biosearch System was developed, which successfully retrieved specimens from the biobank and performed transcriptomic analysis. The overall performance and utility of the software were highly evaluated.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Etimad Huwait, Rehab Almassabi, Sanaa Almowallad, Salma Saddeek, Sajjad Karim, Gauthaman Kalamegam, Zeenat Mirza
Summary: Myricetin, a flavonol found in certain foods, has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and can prevent the occurrence of macrophage infiltration, lipid deposition, and arterial wall thickening, which are characteristic of atherosclerosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Maryam Abdu Al-Ghamdi, Rawyah Radi Alsulami, Ashraf Bakkar, Taha Abullah Kumosani, Elie Kamil Barrbour, Khalid Omar Abulnaja, Etimad Huwait, Said Salama Moselhy
Summary: The study found that flavonoids in Khalas date extract (KDE) could inhibit the viability of HepG2 liver cancer cells, induce apoptosis, and upregulate the expression of autophagy-related gene LC3-B.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jaudah A. Al-Maghrabi
Summary: This study documented the clinicopathological features of primary renal lymphoma (PRL) in two tertiary hospitals in the western region of Saudi Arabia. The study included 17 cases of PRL, with males accounting for 64.7% and females accounting for 35.3%. The most common pathological type was diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. According to follow-up data, the one-year overall survival rate was 71% and the two-year overall survival rate was 43%.
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jaudah Al-Maghrabi, Sahar Al-Maghrabi
Summary: This study examined the clinicopathological features of primary esophageal lymphoma (PEL) at two tertiary hospitals in the western region of Saudi Arabia. The records of the hospitals showed only eight cases of PEL, with a majority of male patients aged between 50 and 74 years. Clinical manifestations included dysphagia and weight loss. The findings contribute to a better understanding and management of PEL.
GASTROENTEROLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeenat Mirza, Sajjad Karim
Summary: This study aims to predict molecular interactions between cancer biomarker proteins and natural compounds, and identifies tehranolide as a potential anti-cancer phytomolecule with the ability to suppress the expression of AKT1. Docking analyses reveal that tehranolide has the most efficiency in inhibiting AKT1 and shows potential for cancer therapy.
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Oncology
Zeenat Mirza, Md Shahid Ansari, Md Shahid Iqbal, Nesar Ahmad, Nofe Alganmi, Haneen Banjar, Mohammed H. H. Al-Qahtani, Sajjad Karim
Summary: Using AI and machine learning, a diagnostic model and a prognostic model for breast cancer classification were constructed based on transcriptomics data. Through experimental validation, a nine-gene signature for diagnosis and an eight-gene signature for prognosis were identified, showing potential in improving the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of breast cancer management.
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Pediatrics
Sajjad Karim, Ibtessam Ramzi Hussein, Hans-Juergen Schulten, Saad Alsaedi, Zeenat Mirza, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Adeel Chaudhary
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the genetic heterogeneity in Saudi children with developmental delay (DD), congenital malformations (CM), and intellectual disability (ID). High-resolution array comparative genomic hybridization (array CGH) was used to detect disease-associated copy number variations (CNVs). The diagnosis rate of array CGH was around two-fold higher than that of standard karyotyping.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Etimad Huwait, Maryam A. Al-Ghamdi, Faisal S. Al-Shehri, Said S. Moselhy
Summary: This study investigated the protective effects of carnosine and vitamin E against nephropathy in diabetic rats. The results showed that carnosine and vitamin E improved glucose control, antioxidant activity, and reduced inflammation and accumulation of advanced glycation end products in diabetic rats. Combined treatment was more effective than individual treatment.
PHARMACOGNOSY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maryam AL-ghamdi, Etimad Huwait, Nagwa Elsawi, Soad Shaker Ali, Ahmed Sayed
Summary: This study evaluated the protective effects of thymoquinone (TQ) against acrylamide (AA)-induced reproductive toxicity in female rats. The results showed that TQ enhanced the functional capacity of the ovary and protected it from severe degeneration caused by AA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeenat Mirza, Dalal A. Al-Saedi, Salma Saddeek, Sanaa Almowallad, Rehab F. Almassabi, Etimad Huwait
Summary: Fucoidan has shown potential as an anti-atherogenic drug by regulating the expression of ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and reducing lipid accumulation in ox-LDL-induced macrophages. This study suggests that fucoidan may alter the conformation of ABCA1 and enhance cholesterol efflux, indicating its promising role as an atheroprotective agent.
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Mathematical & Computational Biology
Sridhar Republica, Etimad Huwait, Peter Natesan Pushparaj, Gauthaman Kalamegam
Summary: In this case study, a 61-year-old male patient with tobacco-related OSCC refused standard oncological care but later agreed for chemotherapy after receiving supportive care. The integration of palliative care at an early stage of treatment significantly reduced secondary infections, pain and distress, and improved the patient's quality of life.