Nonemissive Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy in a 'Signal On' Mode

Iridium(III) Solvent Complex as a Self-Reporting Photosensitizer for Monitoring Phototherapeutic Efficacy Academic Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of global mortality, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. In recent years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has garnered considerable attention as a promising technology for cancer...

Circulating Extracellular Vesicles as Promising Biomarkers for Precision Diagnostics: A Perspective on Lung Cancer

Exosomes as Biomarkers for Precision Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Academic Background Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with early diagnosis and precision treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remaining significant challenges. Although traditional tissue biopsy is co...

Design of a Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells

Design of a Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells

Magnetic Nanoplatform Based on CD26 Targeting and HSP90 Inhibition for Apoptosis and Ferroptosis-Mediated Elimination of Senescent Cells Academic Background With the intensification of population aging, the accumulation of senescent cells is considered a significant hallmark of aging and age-related diseases. Senescent cells are not only associated...

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles

Enhancing Gene Delivery to Breast Cancer with Highly Efficient siRNA Loading and pH-Responsive Small Extracellular Vesicles Academic Background In recent years, small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have become a hot topic in the field of drug delivery due to their natural origin and inherent homing properties. sEVs are lipid nanoparticles secreted b...

The Mevalonate Pathway Contributes to Breast Primary Tumorigenesis and Lung Metastasis

Regulation of the Mevalonate Pathway in Breast Cancer and Its Role in Tumorigenesis and Lung Metastasis Background Introduction Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, and its occurrence and metastasis mechanisms are complex, involving abnormal regulation of multiple signaling pathways and metabolic processes. In rece...

Platelet-Activating Factor: A Potential Therapeutic Target to Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

The Potential Role of Platelet-Activating Factor in Cancer Immunotherapy Background Cancer immunotherapy has been a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment in recent years, but its efficacy is still limited by the immunosuppressive mechanisms within the tumor microenvironment (TME). The TME supports the differentiation and proliferation of mye...

Patient-Derived Acellular Ascites Fluid Affects Drug Responses in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines Through the Activation of Key Signalling Pathways

Impact of Patient-Derived Acellular Ascites on Drug Responses in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines Through Activation of Key Signaling Pathways Background Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecological malignancies, with a 5-year survival rate of only 30% for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Although surgery and chemotherapy (e...

APOBEC3C-mediated NF-κB Activation Enhances Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression

APOBEC3C-Mediated NF-κB Activation Enhances Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression Academic Background Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) is the most common subtype of kidney cancer, accounting for approximately 75% of all kidney cancer cases. Although immunotherapy has shown some potential in treating CCRCC, the treatment of metastatic C...

WWP1 Regulates TXNIP Ubiquitination and Degradation in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells via Redox State Modulation

WWP1 Regulates Redox State in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells by Modulating TXNIP Background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignant blood disorder characterized by the abnormal proliferation of immature leukemia cells (leukemic blasts) in the bone marrow. Although significant progress has been made in the treatment of AML in recent years, the lon...

A Two-Phase Epigenome-Wide Four-Way Gene–Smoking Interaction Study of Overall Survival for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Study on the Four-Way Gene-Smoking Interaction and Survival in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Background Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. According to global cancer statistics, approximately 2.5 million new cases are diagnosed annually, with 1.8 million...