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Dysregulated inflammatory cytokines in MSM living with HIV who exhibited suboptimal immune reconstitution despite antiretroviral therapy (ART).
[INTRODUCTION] The relationship between serum cytokine levels and immunologic non-response in people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains inadequately characterized. This study aimed to comprehensively chara…
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Integrated spatial transcriptomics and pan-cancer XGBoost modeling uncover spatial drivers of immune exclusion and predict immunotherapy response.
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, yet characterizing the spatial complexity of the tumor immune microenvironment remains a challenge. In this study, we established a comprehensive computational framework integrating multi-o…
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Mechanisms Influencing Neoadjuvant Treatment Decision-Making in Patients With Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: An Analysis Based on the Ottawa Decision Support Framework.
[OBJECTIVE] To explore the current status of patient involvement in neoadjuvant treatment decision-making among individuals with locally advanced gastric cancer, and to further identify the factors influencing their level of participation. …
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High-throughput screened kaempferitrin potentiates trastuzumab efficacy in HER2-positive gastric cancer by targeting Cyclooxygenase-2 to inhibit ERK signaling.
[BACKGROUND] Trastuzumab is the first-line therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2)-positive gastric cancer (GC). However, intrinsic and acquired resistance due to hyperactivation of intracellular signaling pathway such a…
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F-FDG PET-based ensemble deep learning model for the prediction of lymphovascular invasion in colorectal cancer patients.
[OBJECTIVE] The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of the 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) ensemble deep learning (DL) model based on F-fuorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) images in predicting lymph…
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Generative AI-based low-dose digital subtraction angiography for intra-operative radiation dose reduction: a randomized controlled trial.
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) devices guide procedures across numerous diseases, performed on more than 100,000 patients daily worldwide. However, these procedures expose patients and healthcare providers to radiation, increasing th…
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The prognostic impact of tryptophan on non-small cell lung cancer survival: insights from plasma essential amino acids.
[BACKGROUND] Essential amino acids (EAAs) play a critical role in the metabolism of both tumor and immune cells, thereby potentially affecting tumor prognosis via multiple mechanisms. However, few studies have explored the impact of individ…
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Comprehensive analysis of mitophagy-related genes reveals prognostic signatures in breast cancer: based on immune landscapes and treatment target predict.
[BACKGROUND] Breast cancer (BC) is a common malignant tumor with high incidence and mortality rates. Mitophagy refers to a selective form of autophagy that is believed to be closely related to the occurrence and progression of BC. Identifyi…
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SMAD signaling in cancer: integrative roles in tumor progression, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance.
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)/SMAD signaling exerts pleiotropic effects in cancer, orchestrating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), immune evasion, stemness, and therapeutic resistance. While canonically regarded as tumor-su…
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Beyond Epilepsy Control: Repurposing Antiepileptic Drugs in Central Nervous System Tumor Therapy.
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are primarily indicated for controlling epileptic seizures. However, accumulating clinical evidence suggests that their benefits in patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors extend beyond seizure managemen…
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SUMOylation and anticancer drug resistance.
Therapeutic resistance is a major obstacle in cancer treatment, often leading to recurrence and death. SUMOylation is a dynamic and reversible process of post-translational modification through a strict enzyme cascade that regulates the mod…
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Not Merely an Enveloping Membrane: Anatomy of the Preaponeurotic Fat Membrane and Its Role in Blepharoptosis Correction.
[BACKGROUND] In blepharoplasty, a preaponeurotic fat pad has been considered to provide padding and structural support for the eyelid. In our practice, we have identified a dense fibrous membrane surrounding the preaponeurotic fat pad, whic…
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Autologous Fascial Grafting for Alar Base Depression: A Novel Technique in Asian Rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Nasal base depression is a frequent aesthetic concern in rhinoplasty, particularly in patients with midfacial retrusion. This study introduces a fascia transplantation technique to correct alar base (paranasal) depression and r…
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The role of 5-methylcytosine regulator-related genes in diagnostic and immune regulatory functions in atherosclerosis.
[BACKGROUND] Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a poor prognosis, and 5-methylcytosine (m5C) RNA modification plays a significant role in AS-induced cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs). However, the effects of m…
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Oncogenic KRAS Promotes Ferroptosis in Pancreatic Cancer Through Regulation of the Fosl1-Tfrc Axis.
Mutant KRAS activation occurs in most of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which induce the sensitivity to ferroptosis of PDAC cells, but the underlying mechanism is still poorly understood. Here, we show how KRAS acts in signaling t…
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Prognostic Factors and Survival Outcomes in Thyroid Cancer Patients With Bone Metastasis: Insights From a Population-Based Cohort Study.
[OBJECTIVES] Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common endocrine malignancy, and bone metastasis (BM) is the second most common type of metastasis after lung. BM is associated with a poor prognosis; however, relevant research remains limited. …
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Incorporating physicians' contouring style into auto-segmentation of clinical target volume for post-operative prostate cancer radiotherapy using a language encoder.
[INTRODUCTION] Post-operative radiotherapy for prostate cancer requires precise contouring of the clinical target volume (CTV) to account for microscopic disease that is invisible in the image. However, the absence of the prostate gland and…
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Perioperative body composition changes and their clinical implications in patients with gastric cancer undergoing radical gastric cancer surgery: a prospective cohort study.
[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to investigate perioperative body composition changes and their clinical implications in patients undergoing radical gastric cancer surgery. [METHODS] Patient data are prospectively collected. Computed tomogra…
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Effects of air pollution on the development and progression of digestive diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM), is one of the most common risk factors for global burden of disease. However, its effect on the risk of digestive diseases is unclear. Herein, we attempt to explore this issue by reviewing …
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Altered KEGG pathways are associated with different immunologic responses to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected men who have sex with men.
[BACKGROUND] The association between Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) metabolic pathways and immunologic non-response among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is not well documented. This study aime…
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The mechanism of ncRNA in trastuzumab resistance in HER2-positive tumors.
Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) is an essential biomarker in oncology. It is highly expressed in many tumors, especially in breast cancer and gastric cancer, and is associated with the malignant progression of tumors. Trastu…
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Ferroptosis and gastric cancer: from molecular mechanisms to clinical implications.
Gastric cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality globally, faces challenges in treatment due to limitations in surgery, chemotherapy resistance, and high recurrence rates. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell dea…
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CT Radiomics for Predicting Outcomes in HER2-Positive Surgically Resectable Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Preliminary Study.
[RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES] Accurate risk stratification in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive surgically resectable advanced gastric cancer (HER2-p SRAGC) can strengthen monitoring for high-risk patients, allowing timely HER2…
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Impact of micro- and nanoplastics on gastrointestinal diseases: Recent advances.
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous contaminants increasingly recognized for their potential to adversely affect gastrointestinal (GI) health. This review provides a comprehensive overview regarding the impact of MNPs exposure on …
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Augmented recruitment of host Grb2 by Helicobacter pylori tyrosine phosphorylated CagA EPIYA-D motif promotes cellular oncogenic transformation.
CagA, one of the key virulence factors of Helicobacter pylori, plays a significant role in H. pylori-associated gastric cancer by actively participating in neoplastic transformation. Among CagA variants, East Asian type CagA (CagA) bearing …
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Association between stable angina pectoris and gastric cancer: two-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization study.
To explore the possible causal link between stable angina pectoris (SAP) and gastric cancer (GC) through Mendelian randomization analysis. We used data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) statistical datasets, with SAP and GC screen…
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Navigating the shadow of fear: a qualitative study unveiling the lived experience of fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese gastric cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy.
[PURPOSE] This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the psychological experience associated with the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among survivors of gastric cancer. Additionally, it sought to explore the triggering factors th…
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Lifestyle factors in hepatocellular carcinoma: From pathogenesis to prognosis.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a major global health burden, ranking third as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. This comprehensive review examines the substantial body of evidence linking modifiable lifesty…
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Single-Cell Analysis of Posttranslational Modifications Identifies Immunosuppressive Macrophage Subtypes in the HBV-Positive Hepatocellular Carcinoma Microenvironment.
Analysis of posttranslational modifications (PTM) of proteins can provide new insights, beyond those obtained from analysis of protein levels, for understanding the tumor microenvironment (TME). The characteristics of PTMs in immune cells, …