Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu-Chieh Su, Wei-Chang Lee, Chih-Chun Wang, Shyh-An Yeh, Wen-Hui Chen, Po-Jen Chen
Summary: This review discusses the oncogenic significance of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in HNSCC radiotherapy resistance and highlights the therapeutic potential of small molecule inhibitors against this pathway for radiosensitization in HNSCC treatment. It provides a mechanistic framework for the development of new drugs for radiosensitization in HNSCC radiotherapy via targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Tenny Mudianto, Katie M. Campbell, Jason Webb, Paul Zolkind, Zachary L. Skidmore, Rachel Riley, Erica K. Barnell, Ibrahim Ozgenc, Tusar Giri, Gavin P. Dunn, Douglas R. Adkins, Malachi Griffith, Ann Marie Egloff, Obi L. Griffith, Ravindra Uppaluri
Summary: The study revealed a Yap1-dependent resistance to trametinib therapy in HNSCCs, with downstream effectors of the Hippo pathway being activated. Combined targeting of Yap1 and MEK may enhance the therapeutic response in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The findings suggest potential strategies to overcome resistance and improve treatment outcomes.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yingming Sun, Zhe Wang, Sufang Qiu, Ruoyu Wang
Summary: HNSCC, the 9th most common malignant tumor worldwide, can be divided into HPV-related and HPV-unrelated subtypes based on etiology. HPV-positive HNSCC is more sensitive to treatment with better survival rates, requiring individualized therapy. EGFR amplification and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway aberrant activation are common in HPV-positive HNSCC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yoshihisa Shimada, Jun Matsubayashi, Akira Saito, Tatsuo Ohira, Masahiko Kuroda, Norihiko Ikeda
Summary: This study investigated the utility of miRNA profiling in distinguishing LSQCC and MSQCC from HNSQCC. Thirteen miRNAs were identified as significant in differentiating the expression patterns of these cancer types. Further analysis revealed that miR-10a, miR-28, and miR-3120 levels in serum extracellular vesicles were promising noninvasive tools for differential diagnosis between LSQCC and MSQCC.
Review
Oncology
Nathalia Meireles Da Costa, Fabio A. Mendes, Bruno Pontes, Luiz Eurico Nasciutti, Luis Felipe Ribeiro Pinto, Antonio Palumbo Junior
Summary: Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are common and deadly tumors, mainly occurring in oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx tissues. Alterations in the extracellular matrix (ECM), particularly involving laminin, play a crucial role in HNSCC development and progression. Laminin subtypes 111 (LN-111) and 332 (LN-332) are associated with malignant transformation, influencing key processes such as proliferation, adhesion, migration, invasion, and metastasis in HNSCC by regulating various pathways, including the EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway. This suggests that laminin may serve as a potential therapeutic target for HNSCC.
Article
Oncology
Yazan Abu-Shama, Julia Salleron, Florent Carsuzaa, Xu-Shan Sun, Carole Pflumio, Idriss Troussier, Claire Petit, Matthieu Caubet, Arnaud Beddok, Valentin Calugaru, Stephanie Servagi-Vernat, Joel Castelli, Jessica Miroir, Marco Krengli, Paul Giraud, Edouard Romano, Jonathan Khalifa, Melanie Dore, Nicolas Blanchard, Alexandre Coutte, Charles Dupin, Shakeel Sumodhee, Yungan Tao, Vincent Roth, Lionel Geoffrois, Bruno Toussaint, Duc Trung Nguyen, Jean-Christophe Faivre, Juliette Thariat
Summary: A retrospective multicentric study on 322 patients with head and neck cancers of unknown primary (HNCUP) found that neck dissection (ND) improved progression-free survival (PFS) regardless of nodal stage, but did not improve survival rates. The extent of ND did not affect the benefits of the procedure, and the benefits decreased with a more advanced nodal stage.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nadege Kindt, Fabrice Journe, Stephane Carlier, Anne Trelcat, Alessandro Scalia, Sven Saussez
Summary: The study suggests that oxLDL may decrease the migration of HNC cell lines by regulating the CD36/beta-catenin pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cheng-Ming Hsu, Ming-Yu Yang, Ming-Shao Tsai, Geng-He Chang, Yao-Hsu Yang, Yao-Te Tsai, Ching-Yuan Wu, Shun-Fu Chang
Summary: HNSCCs, the most common cancers of the head and neck, present a clinical challenge due to high recurrence rates and treatment resistance. This study explored the potential anticancer effects of DT, a compound in danshen, on HNSCCs, showing promising results in inducing cell apoptosis and reducing tumor size.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Cristina Porcheri, Thimios A. Mitsiadis
Summary: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a common type of cancer with a high fatality rate. HNSCC is primarily linked to factors like tobacco use, areca nut/betel quid consumption, alcohol intake, and HPV infection. The high intratumor heterogeneity in HNSCC and other head and neck cancers makes treatment challenging and contributes to drug resistance, emphasizing the need for new therapeutic approaches and drug testing models.
Article
Oncology
Christian Idel, Julika Ribbat-Idel, Luise Klapper, Rosemarie Krupar, Karl-Ludwig Bruchhage, Eva Dreyer, Dirk Rades, Christina Polasky, Anne Offermann, Jutta Kirfel, Sven Perner, Barbara Wollenberg
Summary: This study analyzed the immune status and spatial distribution of immune cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) and found that different immune cell distribution patterns within tumors might be crucial for the response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment. Hot tumors showed higher expressions of PD-1 and PD-L1 compared to cold and excluded tumors, while excluded tumors had higher expression of pSMAD, indicating a potential therapeutic target for determining immune cell distribution patterns.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Robert E. Sobol, Kerstin B. Menander, Sunil Chada, Dora Wiederhold, Beatha Sellman, Max Talbott, John J. Nemunaitis
Summary: Analysis of previous Ad-p53 treatment data in recurrent HNSCC patients revealed that higher Ad-p53 doses above 7 x 10(10) viral particles/cm(3) were associated with better tumor responses. Favorable p53 biomarker profiles and appropriate dosing are essential for the success of future Ad-p53 gene therapy in clinical trials.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biology
Delphine Avril, Jean-Philippe Foy, Jebrane Bouaoud, Vincent Gregoire, Pierre Saintigny
Summary: This article aims to review recently proposed biomarkers of radioresistance in HPV-negative HNSCC, which can be useful for stratifying tumor patients based on their predicted level of radioresistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Wenwen Qi, Fangyuan Zhu, Min Wang, Zhenxiao Teng, Runtong Xu, Yue Xi, Qiu Meng, Xinhao Wu, Hui Zhao, Min Ma, Xiaozhi Hou, Baowei Wang, Xiaoming Li, Chengcheng Liu, Xiang Zhang, Fenglei Xu, Ming Xia
Summary: Paris saponin II (PSII), an active component of Paris saponin, has a strong anticancer effect on human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells by inhibiting the nitric oxide metabolic pathway. Metabonomics analysis is a valuable tool for investigating the antitumor effects of traditional Chinese medicines.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Tycho de Bakker, Fabrice Journe, Geraldine Descamps, Sven Saussez, Tatiana Dragan, Ghanem Ghanem, Mohammad Krayem, Dirk Van Gestel
Summary: TP53 mutation is a common genetic alteration in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and targeting p53 for therapy shows potential. Therapeutic strategies can be categorized into targeting wild-type p53 degradation or inhibition, directly affecting mutated p53, and specifically targeting HPV-positive HNSCC. This review discusses p53 regulation and its targeting in combination with existing therapies, based on the classification of HNSCC according to p53 mutation status and HPV infection.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Guangqi Li, Yuanjun Jiang, Guang Li, Qiao Qiao
Summary: This study comprehensively discussed the radioresistance of HNSCC, identified a group of HNSCCs that were likely to benefit from combined radiotherapy and immune checkpoint blockade, and proposed new targets for the treatment of radioresistant HNSCC.
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Bartosz Pawel Wojtera, Agnieszka Sobecka, Mateusz Szewczyk, Piotr Machczynski, Wiktoria Maria Suchorska, Wojciech Golusinski
Summary: By analyzing the concentration of CLIC1 protein in plasma, it was found that there was a significant correlation between its presence and lymphatic metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), but no difference was observed in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC).
ADVANCES IN CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yury O. Nunez Lopez, Anton Iliuk, Anna Casu, Amay Parikh, Joshua S. Smith, Karen Corbin, Daniel Lupu, Richard E. Pratley
Summary: Recent studies indicate that extracellular vesicles (EVs) are involved in the development of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the severity of COVID-19. However, the connection between COVID-19 and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in relation to EVs has not been explored. This study examined the proteomic and phosphoproteomic profiles of circulating EVs in hospitalized patients with and without T2D, who had either COVID-19 or non-COVID-19 acute respiratory illness (RSP). Differential expression of certain proteins and phosphoproteins was observed, with a central cluster of immunomodulatory and coagulation proteins (C1QA, C1QB, and C1QC) identified in both COVID-19 and T2D networks. The study also revealed the involvement of cellular kinases and EV-shuttled kinases in severe COVID-19, particularly in patients with comorbid diabetes.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alex C. C. Soupir, Yijun Tian, Paul A. A. Stewart, Yury O. O. Nunez-Lopez, Brandon J. J. Manley, Bruna Pellini, Amanda M. M. Bloomer, Jingsong Zhang, Qianxing Mo, Douglas C. C. Marchion, Min Liu, John M. M. Koomen, Erin M. M. Siegel, Liang Wang
Summary: Circulating exosomes in the blood can be used as biomarkers for cancer. This study evaluated the effects of different methods of isolating plasma exosomes on the detection of multi-omic profiles in patients with lung cancer, prostate cancer, and healthy controls. The results showed that different isolation methods enriched distinct exosome cargos, and the size exclusion method captured the most diverse exosome populations. These findings suggest that the choice of isolation method can significantly impact cancer biomarker discovery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Bertram J. de Kleijn, Gijs T. N. Heldens, Jasmijn M. Herruer, Cornelis F. M. Sier, Cesare Piazza, Remco de Bree, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, Luiz P. Kowalski, Vincent Vander Poorten, Juan P. Rodrigo, Nina Zidar, Cherie-Ann Nathan, Raymond K. Tsang, Pawel Golusinski, Ashok R. Shaha, Alfio Ferlito, Robert P. Takes
Summary: In head and neck cancer surgery, complete removal of the tumor is necessary for optimal therapy, but this is challenging in vulnerable areas with potential functional limitations. Various imaging techniques can assist in distinguishing tumor from healthy tissue and aid in achieving complete tumor removal. This paper provides an overview of imaging techniques for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and discusses the potential for optimizing surgical outcomes.
Review
Cell Biology
Aleksandra Danczak-Pazdrowska, Justyna Gornowicz-Porowska, Adriana Polanska, Violetta Krajka-Kuzniak, Maciej Stawny, Aleksandra Gostynska, Blazej Rubis, Sarah Nourredine, Sarah Ashiqueali, Augusto Schneider, Tamara Tchkonia, Saranya P. P. Wyles, James L. L. Kirkland, Michal M. M. Masternak
Summary: This review discusses various aspects of cellular senescence in human skin, including physiology, pathology, and signaling pathways. Cellular senescence can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on the skin, indicating the need for both pro-senescent and anti-senescent therapies depending on the context. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of skin cellular senescence may provide insights for developing effective therapeutics for senescence-related skin disorders.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
A. S. Maffi, J. A. Alvarado. Rincon, A. A. Barbosa, M. A. Weiller, R. G. Mondadori, B. G. Gasperin, M. T. Rovani, L. A. X. Cruz, K. C. Freitas, A. Schneider, M. N. Correa, J. O. Feijo, F. A. B. Del Pino, V. R. Rabassa, L. Marins, C. C. Brauner
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration on activation and apoptosis of primordial follicles. The results showed no difference in the total number of follicles and different types of follicles. Furthermore, LPS challenge did not modulate the expression of genes related to ovarian reserve, oocyte survival, activation rate, and follicular abnormalities.
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah Noureddine, Jia Nie, Augusto Schneider, Vinal Menon, Zoubeida Fliesen, Joseph Dhahbi, Berta Victoria, Jeremiah Oyer, Liza Robles-Carrillo, Allancer Divino De Carvalho Nunes, Sarah Ashiqueali, Artur Janusz, Alicja Copik, Paul D. Robbins, Nicolas Musi, Michal M. Masternak
Summary: Cellular senescence, implicated in various age-related disorders, can be attenuated by investigating methods to reduce the accumulation of senescent cells. miR-449a is down-regulated with age in normal mice but maintained in long-living GH-deficient df/df mice, showing potential as a serotherapeutic. GH downregulates miR-449a expression and accelerates senescence, while miR-449a upregulation reduces senescence through targeted reduction of senescence-associated genes and signaling pathways.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wojciech Barczak, Simon M. M. Carr, Geng Liu, Shonagh Munro, Annalisa Nicastri, Lian Ni Lee, Claire Hutchings, Nicola Ternette, Paul Klenerman, Alexander Kanapin, Anastasia Samsonova, Nicholas B. B. La Thangue
Summary: PRMT5, an over-expressed protein arginine methyltransferase (PRMT) in various cancers, plays a role in regulating the non-coding genome by affecting long non-coding (lnc) RNA gene expression. Additionally, inhibiting PRMT5 or adjusting E2F1 levels alters the repertoire of lncRNA-derived peptide antigens displayed by tumor cells and lncRNA-derived peptides can induce a potent antigen-specific CD8 T lymphocyte response when used as a cancer vaccine.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah R. Ocanas, Jose V. V. Isola, Tatiana D. Saccon, Kevin D. Pham, Ana J. Chucair-Elliott, Augusto Schneider, Willard M. Freeman, Michael B. Stout
Summary: Assessing cell-type-specific epigenomic and transcriptomic changes are key to understanding ovarian aging. The optimization of TRAP and INTACT methods were performed using a transgenic NuTRAP mouse model to study the ovarian transcriptome and epigenome in specific cell types.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Driele N. Garcia, Jessica D. Hense, Bianka M. Zanini, Jose V. V. Isola, Jorgea Pradiee, Juliane B. Prosczek, Joao A. Alvarado-Rincon, Rafael G. Mondadori, Jeffrey B. Mason, Miguel A. Brieno-Enriquez, Carlos C. Barros, Michael B. Stout, Michal M. Masternak, Augusto Schneider
Summary: Cellular senescence is a defense mechanism to arrest proliferation of damaged cells. The number of senescent cells increases with age in different tissues and contributes to the development of age-related diseases. Treatment with senolytics drugs dasatinib and quercetin (D+Q) reduced senescence burden in old mice, but did not affect fertility or testicular function.
PHYSIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marcelo Borges Cavalcante, Olga Goiana Martins Sampaio, Fernanda Eunice Araujo Camara, Augusto Schneider, Bianca Machado de avila, Juliane Prosczek, Michal M. Masternak, Adriana Rolim Campos
Summary: Ovarian reserve refers to the total number of immature follicles in the ovaries. It decreases progressively from birth to menopause, with genetics being the main determinant. However, factors such as physical activity, diet, and lifestyle can also impact the age of menopause.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marilia Lima, Naiza Arcangela Ribeiro de Sa, Marco Aurelio Schiavo Novaes, Gaby Judith Quispe Palomino, Gildas Mbemya Tetaping, Cesar Carneiro Linhares Fernandes, Drielle Neske Garcia, Davide Rondina, Augusto Schneider, Jose Ricardo Figueiredo, Ana Beatriz Graca Duarte, Ana Paula Ribeiro Rodrigues
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the morphological characteristics of ovarian follicles and cortex, as well as senescence markers, in goats of different ages. The results showed that the percentage of morphologically normal follicles decreased with age, but was not related to cellular senescence. Young females had higher follicular density compared to adult females, and the presence of lipofuscin was higher in adults than in young goats. Beta-galactosidase activity and gamma H2AX immunolabeling did not differ between groups.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tristin L. King, Kaden B. Underwood, Kindra K. Hansen, Michael T. Kinter, Augusto Schneider, Michal M. Masternak, Jeffrey B. Mason
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of young and old ovarian tissues in the response to oxidative stress. The results showed that the greatest changes in oxidative stress response proteins occurred during the period of reproductive failure. Transplanted mice exhibited different protein changes compared to control mice, suggesting an ovarian influence on aging-associated changes in oxidative stress response that is independent of germ cells and estradiol levels.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Bianca M. Avila, Bianka M. Zanini, Karina P. Luduvico, Jessica D. Hense, Driele N. Garcia, Juliane Prosczek, Francielle M. Stefanello, Jeffrey B. Mason, Michal M. Masternak, Augusto Schneider
Summary: There is a continuous decline of the ovarian reserve with age, which results in metabolic alterations. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of caloric restriction on redox status and metabolic changes in chemically induced estropause in mice. The findings suggest that caloric restriction may have positive effects on improving estropause.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Bartosz Pawel Wojtera, Agnieszka Sobecka, Mateusz Szewczyk, Piotr Machczynski, Wiktoria Maria Suchorska, Wojciech Golusinski
Summary: CLIC1 protein is overexpressed in oral squamous cell carcinoma and not in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The plasma concentration of CLIC1 is significantly correlated with lymphatic metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
ADVANCES IN CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)