Predicting Outcomes in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using scRNA-seq and Bulk RNA-seq: A Model Development and Validation Study

Prognostic Prediction Model for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Single-Cell RNA Sequencing and Bulk RNA Sequencing Research Background Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors globally, particularly prevalent in East Asia. Despite existing treatment methods such as surgery, endoscopic resectio...

Clinical Analysis of MOG Antibody-Associated Disease Overlapped with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Long-Term Retrospective Study

Clinical Analysis of MOG Antibody-Associated Disease Overlapping with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Background In recent years, with the in-depth study of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), scientists have identified some rare cases of overlapping syndromes. Among them, the overlap between MOG Ant...

TDO2 Inhibition Counters Benzo[a]pyrene-Induced Immune Evasion and Suppresses Tumorigenesis in Lung Adenocarcinoma

The Role of TDO2 Inhibition in Lung Cancer Immune Evasion Background Introduction Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with smoking recognized as a primary cause of its occurrence. Cigarette smoke contains numerous carcinogens, among which benzo[a]pyrene (BAP), a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, has been show...

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...

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...

Enhancing Immunotherapy Through PD-L1 Upregulation: The Promising Combination of Anti-PD-L1 Plus mTOR Inhibitors

Enhancing Immunotherapy Potential Through PD-L1 Upregulation—Combination of Anti-PD-L1 and mTOR Inhibitors Background Introduction In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have made significant progress in cancer treatment, particularly in the treatment of urothelial cancer (UC). PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors restore T cell anti-tumor activity ...

IDH Mutation, Glioma Immunogenicity, and Therapeutic Challenge of Primary Mismatch Repair Deficient IDH-Mutant Astrocytoma (PMMRDIA): A Systematic Review

Immunogenicity and Therapeutic Challenges of IDH-Mutant Gliomas Background Glioma is a common central nervous system tumor, and its treatment and prognosis vary significantly depending on molecular characteristics. In recent years, the diagnostic and prognostic significance of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutations in gliomas has been increasingl...