Article
Oncology
Yue-Ju Li, Cheng-Ning Yang, Mark Yen-Ping Kuo, Wei-Ting Lai, Tai-Sheng Wu, Been-Ren Lin
Summary: ATMIN plays a crucial role in regulating invasion abilities and tumor progression in MSS tumors, affecting cell motility. Through co-immunoprecipitation analyses, it was found that ATMIN acts on the Wnt signaling pathway via PARP1.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jun Chen, Zhiguang Duan, Yannan Liu, Rongzhan Fu, Chenhui Zhu
Summary: This study found that ginsenoside Rh4 inhibits the metastasis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) by regulating the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway and the level of c-Myc. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the inhibitory effect of Rh4 on ESCC metastasis.
Article
Cell Biology
Yanlin Cai, Yi Hu, Furong Yu, Wenjuan Tong, Shufen Wang, Shunliang Sheng, Jiayu Zhu
Summary: Globally, ovarian cancer ranks as the second most common cause of gynecologic-related cancer deaths among women, with a poor prognosis. Research has shown that downregulation of AHNAK in ovarian cancer cells can significantly inhibit cell growth and metastasis, partly by dampening the Canonical Wnt cascade. Therefore, AHNAK may serve as a biomarker and potential treatment target for ovarian cancer.
Article
Oncology
Jiaxue Hao, Xufen Dai, Juan Gao, Yuexuan Li, Zhaoling Hou, Zhongman Chang, Yuxin Wang
Summary: Curcumin has been extensively studied for its efficacy in treating colorectal cancer, demonstrating suppression of tumorigenesis by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and downregulating Axin2 in the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway in the AOM-DSS induced CRC mouse model. These results highlight Axin2 as a potential therapeutic target for CRC.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sanam Sane, Rekha Srinivasan, Rashaun A. A. Potts, Morgan Eikanger, Diana Zagirova, Jessica Freeling, Casey A. A. Reihe, Ryan M. M. Antony, Brij K. K. Gupta, Douglas Lynch, Jonathan Bleeker, Hassan Turaihi, Angela Pillatzki, Wei Zhou, Xu Luo, Michael Linnebacher, Diing Agany, Etienne Gnimpieba Zohim, Lisa E. E. Humphrey, Adrian R. R. Black, Khosrow Rezvani
Summary: The mTORC2 pathway promotes tumor progression in colorectal cancer (CRC). UBXN2A is identified as a tumor suppressor protein that inhibits the mTORC2 pathway. UBXN2A reduces AKT phosphorylation, which is crucial for cell migration, downstream of mTORC2. UBXN2A targets Rictor protein for degradation, leading to inhibition of mTORC2 pathway and regulation of various cellular processes in CRC.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hui Zhao, Shun Tang, Qiu Tao, Tianqi Ming, Jiarong Lei, Yuanjing Liang, Yuhui Peng, Minmin Wang, Maolun Liu, Han Yang, Shan Ren, Haibo Xu
Summary: Overwhelming evidence supports the role of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway in colorectal cancer (CRC) pathogenesis. Ursolic acid (UA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid found in various fruits and plants, has shown potent anticancer activity against CRC, although its mechanism of action is not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of UA on CRC and its impact on the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. The study demonstrated that UA significantly inhibited proliferation, migration, and clonality, induced apoptosis, and arrested the cell cycle in CRC cells. Moreover, UA suppressed tumor growth, improved pathological features, induced apoptosis, and arrested the cell cycle in CRC tissue, by diminishing the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. These findings suggest that UA has the potential to inhibit the malignant phenotype of CRC by attenuating the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling axis.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jude Tetteh Quarshie, Kwadwo Fosu, Nicholas Awuku Offei, Augustine Kojo Sobo, Osbourne Quaye, Anastasia Rosebud Aikins
Summary: This study demonstrates that cryptolepine, a plant-derived compound, suppresses CRC cell proliferation, stemness, and metastasis by inhibiting WNT3a-induced activation of the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway. These findings suggest that cryptolepine may serve as a potential WNT inhibitor in CRC treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shenglan Liu, Liangmei He, Junhong Wu, Xinqiang Wu, Lu Xie, Wei Dai, Lingxia Chen, Fuhua Xie, Zhiping Liu
Summary: DHX9 plays a crucial role in promoting proliferation and metastasis in colorectal cancer, making it a potential therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of CRC.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Weijia Zhang, Chang Peng, Jiahui Yan, Pengting Chen, Cheng Jiang, Shuyi Sang, Yuemei Yuan, Yanjun Hong, Meicun Yao
Summary: This study demonstrated that the aqueous extract of Sanguisorba officinalis Linn. could inhibit the growth and metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by suppressing the Wnt pathway, providing potential for clinical application as an anti-CRC drug.
Article
Oncology
Yun Wang, Qian Liang, Kefeng Lei, Qingqing Zhu, Delong Zeng, Yuhong Liu, Yingsi Lu, Tingting Kang, Nannan Tang, Lifen Huang, Liping Ye, Di Tang, Chengming Zhu
Summary: MEX3A expression is significantly upregulated in breast cancer, related to tumor grade, and plays a critical role in promoting metastasis and maintaining stemness through the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji Hye Kim, Sein Hwang, Ji-Hye Lee, Se Seul Im, Jaekyoung Son
Summary: High-dose vitamin C has been shown to have antitumor effects against pancreatic cancer by inhibiting glucose metabolism, triggering apoptosis, and suppressing epithelial-mesenchymal transition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Songou Zhang, Lei He, Jinxiang Shang, Long Chen, Yifan Xu, Xiaozhen Chen, Xinyu Li, Qingchuan Jiao, Songtao Jin, Xujun Hu, Wenqing Liang
Summary: Carvacrol can suppress proliferation, migration, invasion, and promote apoptosis in osteosarcoma cells by regulating the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway.
ANTI-CANCER AGENTS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Shasha Chen, Bin Wang, Xuekun Fu, Yanfang Liang, Xingxing Chai, Ziyu Ye, Ronggang Li, Yaoming He, Gang Kong, Jiachun Lian, Xiangyong Li, Ting Chen, Xin Zhang, Xianxiu Qiu, Xudong Tang, Keyuan Zhou, Bihua Lin, Jincheng Zeng
Summary: ALKAL1 is upregulated in colorectal cancer tissues and cell lines, and its high expression is associated with tumor malignancy and poor prognosis. Silencing of ALKAL1 inhibits tumorigenesis, metastasis, and invasion of colorectal cancer cells by suppressing the SHH signaling pathway.
Article
Oncology
Shenglan Liu, Junhong Wu, Xiaolu Lu, Caiyao Guo, Qisheng Zheng, Yu Wang, Qiao Hu, Shuigen Bian, Li Luo, Qilai Cheng, Zhiping Liu, Wei Dai
Summary: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality and has limited effective druggable targets. Targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) may provide a promising strategy against CRC. Cyclin-dependent kinase 12 (CDK12) is involved in the self-renewal of CSCs and may serve as a potential therapeutic target. In this study, CDK12 was found to be required for CRC survival, and its activation promoted tumor initiation, outgrowth, metastasis, and self-renewal of CRC CSCs through Wnt/beta-catenin signaling. The study suggests that CDK12 is a potential druggable target for CRC treatment.
EXPERIMENTAL CELL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huawei Xu, Zhibin Hao, Yujie Wang, Deng Zhang, Jie Li, Ling Chen, Ninghua Yao, Binbin Qian, Xiaobo Peng, Xianbao Zhan
Summary: Gastric cancer, a prevalent tumor globally, is often fatal due to peritoneal metastasis. However, the underlying mechanism of peritoneal metastasis remains unclear. Our study using organoids derived from malignant ascites of gastric cancer patients revealed that the interaction between exfoliated cancer cells and the liquid tumor microenvironment plays a crucial role in peritoneal metastasis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yun-Jen Chou, Hsiang-Ying Lin, Bruce A. Cooper, Been-Ren Lin, Jeng-Kai Jiang, Hui-Ying Yang, Christine Miaskowski, Shiow-Ching Shun
Summary: This study evaluated a proposed resilience model for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and found that depressive symptoms partially mediate the relationship between protective factors and resilience.
Article
Oncology
Kuo-Hsing Chen, Liang-In Lin, Chang-Tsu Yuan, Li-Hui Tseng, Yu-Liang Chao, Yi-Hsin Liang, Jin-Tung Liang, Been-Ren Lin, Ann-Lii Cheng, Kun-Huei Yeh
Summary: In Taiwan, distinct clinicopathological features were identified for CIMP-high CRC among different age groups. Our data suggest the association between BMI >= 27.5 kg/m(2) and CIMP-high CRC in patients younger than 50 years.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yen-Ju Huang, Tsung-Chun Lee, Yu-Chen Pai, Been-Ren Lin, Jerrold R. Turner, Linda Chia-Hui Yu
Summary: The study found that human CRC showed lower levels of MLCK1/2 and higher expression of CD44, but no significant change in CD133 or LGR5. MLCK(-/-) mice in a chemical-induced CRC model exhibited a 3-fold increase in tumor burden. The MLCK1/2 variants act as tumor suppressors by reducing the nuclear translocation of specific transcriptional coactivators and inhibiting the TEAD4/CD44 axis in CRC.
Article
Biology
Yo-Ping Lai, Lu-Cheng Kuo, Been-Ren Lin, Hung-Ju Lin, Chih-Yu Lin, Yi-Ting Chen, Pei-Wen Hsiao, Huan-Tsung Chang, Patrick Chow-In Ko, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Hsiang-Yu Chang, Jean Lu, Hong-Nerng Ho, Betty A. Wu-Hsieh, John T. Kung, Shu-Ching Chen
Summary: CD28 costimulation inhibits CD73 upregulation in CD8(+) T cells, thereby preventing them from becoming suppressive. Lack of CD28 costimulation renders CD8(+) T cells immunosuppressive and less effective in eliminating solid tumors.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Yue-Ju Li, Cheng-Ning Yang, Mark Yen-Ping Kuo, Wei-Ting Lai, Tai-Sheng Wu, Been-Ren Lin
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Yue-Ju Li, Cheng-Ning Yang, Yen-Ping Kuo, Wei-Ting Lai, Tai-Sheng Wu, Been-Ren Lin
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hou-Ying Cheng, Kai-Wen Huang, Jin-Tung Liang, Been-Ren Lin, John Huang, Ji-Shiang Hung, Chi-Ling Chen
Summary: Multi-RFA and hepatectomy provide similar survival benefits for resectable colorectal cancer liver metastases patients, while systemic treatment has inferior outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yun-Jen Chou, Kord M. Kober, Kun-Huei Yeh, Bruce A. Cooper, Ching-Hua Kuo, Been-Ren Lin, Tien-Chueh Kuo, Yufeng J. Tseng, Christine Miaskowski, Shiow-Ching Shun
Summary: This pilot study found that fatigue symptoms in colorectal cancer patients during chemotherapy are associated with pathways involved in galactose metabolism and phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Hong-Hwa Chen, Tao-Wei Ke, Ching-Wen Huang, Jeng-Kae Jiang, Chou-Chen Chen, Yao-Yu Hsieh, Hao-Wei Teng, Bo-Wen Lin, Yi-Hsin Liang, Yu-Li Su, Hung-Chih Hsu, Feng-Che Kuan, Yenn-Hwei Chou, Johnson Lin, Ben-Ren Lin, Yu-Yao Chang, Jaw-Yuan Wang
Summary: Therapeutic options for metastatic CRC have changed significantly in recent years, leading to increased complexity in decision-making. Taiwanese experts reached a consensus on specific therapeutic choices for mCRC patients, incorporating criteria for defining treatment goals, molecular profiles, and optimal treatment choices based on patient archetypes. This consensus, developed through meticulous discussions and correlation with published evidence, aims to address gaps in guideline recommendations specific to Taiwanese mCRC management.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Meng-Tzu Weng, Ko-Han Chao, Chien-Chih Tung, Hao-Chun Chang, I-Lun Shih, Been-Ren Lin, Ming-Jium Shieh, Chia-Tung Shun, Jau-Min Wong, Shu-Chen Wei
Summary: PSRCCR is a rare type of colon and rectal cancer, often diagnosed at an advanced stage with poor prognosis. Patients with PSRCCR tend to be younger, progress rapidly, exhibit unique clinical features, and require attention to diagnosis and treatment.
BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yi-Hsin Liang, Jin-Tung Liang, Ben-Ren Lin, John Huang, Ji-Shiang Hung, Shuo-Lun Lai, Tzu-Chun Chen, Jia-Huei Tsai, Yung-Ming Cheng, Ting-Han Tsao, Wen-Ling Hsu, Kuo-Hsing Chen, Kun-Huei Yeh
Summary: In this retrospective study, it was found that patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who received second-line ramucirumab treatment had better outcomes in terms of treatment discontinuation and overall survival compared to those who received third or later-line treatment. The study also identified second-line treatment and combination with triplet chemotherapy as independent predictive factors for longer treatment discontinuation time and overall survival.
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Shuo-Lun Lai, Chi-Sheng Chen, Been-Ren Lin, Ruey-Feng Chang
Summary: In this study, a neural network model using deep learning technology was proposed to detect the presence of surgical gauze from surgical videos, allowing real-time tracking of missing gauze in laparoscopic surgery.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yun-Jen Chou, Ya-Ching Wang, Been-Ren Lin, Shiow-Ching Shun
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the process of resilience in individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC). The findings revealed that resilience is a dynamic three-phase process, including the impact of CRC, adaptation or maladaptation following CRC, and growth from CRC experience. Resilience strategies, avoidance behaviors, and passive waiting strategy were shown across the resilience process. Some individuals used resilience strategies to promote positive adjustment and develop their resilience process.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yu-Tso Liao, Yu-Lin Lin, John Huang, Ji-Shiang Hung, Been-Ren Lin
Summary: This study evaluated the necessity of adjuvant chemotherapy for ypT0-2N0 rectal cancer patients. Results showed that postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy may not be required for patients downstaged by neoadjuvant therapy, especially in those without poor prognostic factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2021)