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{"title":"Circulating serum exosomes i-tRF-AspGTC and tRF-1-SerCGA as diagnostic indicators for non-small cell lung cancer","authors":"Jiefei Peng, Yue Zhang, Guangfei Zhou, Luolin Shao, Lin Li, Zhijun Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s12094-024-03423-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-024-03423-6","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>tRF-RNA—a representative of non-coding RNA (ncRNA)—is a precursor or fragment of mature tRNA and plays a crucial regulatory role in the occurrence and development of cancer. There is currently little research on tRF-RNA as a diagnostic marker in cancer, especially for NSCLC from serum exosomes.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>Serum exosomes were successfully extracted from serum; their physical morphology was captured by transmission electron microscopy (TEM); appropriate particle size detection was performed using qNano; surface labeling was verified through western blotting. Serum exosomes i-tRF-AspGTC and tRF-1-SerCGA were selected through gene microarray, and qPCR was used to validate their significance in 242 patients and 201 healthy individuals. The area under the curve (AUC) was used to evaluate the diagnostic indicators of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Result</h3><p>Compared with 201 healthy individuals, i-tRF-AspGTC and tRF-1-SerCGA were significantly downregulated in 242 NSCLC patients and 95 early-stage patients. For tRF-AspGTC and tRF-1-SerCGA, the predictive diagnostic efficiency rates of AUC were 0.690 and 0.680, respectively, whereas the early diagnostic efficiency rates were 0.656 and 0.688, respectively. The result of combined diagnosis with CEA and CYFRA21-1 was 0.928, and the early diagnostic efficiency was 0.843, which is a very high biological predictive factor for NSCLC.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>The expression of serum exosomes i-tRF-AspGTC and tRF-1-SerCGA was significantly downregulated in NSCLC patients. These exosomes could be used as predictive indicators for diagnosis or early diagnosis of NSCLC.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"160 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140167245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Doxorubicin-induced chemoresistance in Duke’s type B colon adenocarcinoma cell line is aggravated in the presence of TGF-β2 through non-apoptotic cell death","authors":"Sruthi Sritharan, Nageswaran Sivalingam","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03380-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03380-6","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The current challenge in clinical cancer treatment is chemoresistance. Colon cells have inherently higher xenobiotic transporters expression and hence can attain resistance rapidly. Increased levels of TGF-β2 expression in patients have been attributed to cancer progression, aggressiveness, and resistance. To investigate resistance progression, we treated doxorubicin (dox) to HT-29 colon adenocarcinoma cells in the presence or absence of TGF-β2 ligand.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>After 1, 3-, and 7-day treatment, we investigated cell proliferation, viability, and cytotoxicity by MTT, trypan blue staining, and lactate dehydrogenase enzyme release. The mechanism of cell death was elucidated by hoechst33342 and propidium iodide dual staining and apoptosis assay. The development of resistance was detected by rhodamine123 efflux and P-glycoprotein (P-gp)/MDR1 antibody staining through fluorimetry and flow cytometry. The colony formation ability of the cells was also elucidated.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Inhibition of cell proliferation was noted after day 1, while a significant reduction in viability and a significant increase in lactate dehydrogenase release was detected after day 3. Reduction of intracellular rhodamine123 levels was detected after day 3 and was significantly lower in dox with TGF-β2 treatment compared to dox alone. Increased surface P-gp levels after days 3 and 7 were observed in the treated groups. Hoechst33342/propidium iodide staining and apoptosis assay indicated non-apoptotic cell death. The cells treated with TGF-β2 had higher colony formation ability.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>TGF-β2 expression might play a significant role in the development of chemoresistance to doxorubicin in Duke’s type B colon adenocarcinoma cell line, HT-29.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139663529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CAR-T cell therapy: a game-changer in cancer treatment and beyond","authors":"Kumar Utkarsh, Namita Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Azhar Khan, Gunjan Dagar, Mukesh Kumar, Mayank Singh, Shabirul Haque","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03368-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03368-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, cancer has become one of the primary causes of mortality, approximately 10 million deaths worldwide each year. The most advanced, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy has turned out as a promising treatment for cancer. CAR-T cell therapy involves the genetic modification of T cells obtained from the patient's blood, and infusion back to the patients. CAR-T cell immunotherapy has led to a significant improvement in the remission rates of hematological cancers. CAR-T cell therapy presently limited to hematological cancers, there are ongoing efforts to develop additional CAR constructs such as bispecific CAR, tandem CAR, inhibitory CAR, combined antigens, CRISPR gene-editing, and nanoparticle delivery. With these advancements, CAR-T cell therapy holds promise concerning potential to improve upon traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation while reducing associated toxicities. This review covers recent advances and advantages of CAR-T cell immunotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"117-119 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139507522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in the fecal microbiota of breast cancer patients based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Biqing Luan, Fei Ge, Xingjia Lu, Zhiqiang Li, Hong Zhang, Jingxuan Wu, Qizhi Yang, Liang Chen, Wenzhu Zhang, Wenlin Chen","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03373-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03373-5","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Breast cancer (BC) is a devastating disease for women. Microbial influences may be involved in the development and progression of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the difference in intestinal flora abundance between breast cancer patients and healthy controls (HC) based on previous 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing results, which have been scattered and inconsistent in previous studies.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Materials and methods</h3><p>In agreement with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), we searched for pertinent literature in Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases from build until February 1, 2023. Relative abundance, diversity of intestinal microflora by level, microbial composition, community structure, diversity index, and other related data were extracted. We used a fixed or random effects model for data analysis. We also conducted funnel plot analysis, sensitivity analysis, Egger's, and Begg’s tests to assess the bias risk.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>A total of ten studies involving 734 BC patients were enrolled. It was pointed out that there were significant differences in the Chao index between BC and HC in these studies [SMD = − 175.44 (95% CI − 246.50 to − 104.39)]. The relative abundance of Prevotellaceae [SMD = − 0.27 (95% CI − 0.39 to − 0.15)] and Bacteroides [SMD = 0.36 (95% CI 0.23–0.49)] was significantly different. In the included articles, the relative abundance of <i>Prevotellaceae</i>, <i>Ruminococcus</i>, <i>Roseburia inulinivorans</i>, and <i>Faecalibacterium prausnitzii</i> decreased in BC. Accordingly, the relative richness of <i>Erysipelotrichaceae</i> was high in BC.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>This observational meta-analysis revealed that the changes in gut microbiota were correlated with BC, and the changes in some primary fecal microbiota might affect the beginning of breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139464237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MicroRNA-128 acts as a suppressor in the progression of gastrointestinal stromal tumor by targeting B-lymphoma Mo-MLV insertion region 1","authors":"Jinbao Wu, Changjuan Wang, Xia Cui, Lin Liu, Lu Wang, Jing Wang, Xiaohui Xue, Tong Dang","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03354-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03354-8","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Introduction</h3><p>The critical role of microRNA-128 (miR-128) in gastrointestinal-related diseases has been documented. In the current study, we tried to clarify the specific role miR-128 in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and the underlying mechanism.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Differentially expressed genes in GIST were identified following bioinformatics analysis. Then, expression patterns of miR-128 and B-lymphoma Mo-MLV insertion region 1 (BMI-1) in clinical tissue samples and cell lines were characterized, followed by validation of their correlation. GIST-T1 cells were selected and transfected with different mimic, inhibitor, or siRNA plasmids, after which the biological functions were assayed.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>We identified low miR-128 and high BMI-1 expression in GIST tissues of 78 patients and 4 GIST cell lines. Ectopic expression of miR-128 or silencing of BMI-1 suppressed the malignant potentials of GIST-T1 cells. As a target of miR-128, BMI-1 re-expression could partly counteract the suppressive effect of miR-128 on the malignancy of GIST-T1 cells.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Our study provided evidence that miR-128-mediated silencing of BMI-1 could prevent malignant progression of GIST, highlighting a promising anti-tumor target for combating GIST.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138692119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardiovascular comorbidities and their prognostic value in small cell lung cancer patients with chemoradiotherapy","authors":"Hanyang Liang, Tianjie Wang, Dong Liu, Hao Wang, Zhengqing Ba, Ying Xiao, Yilu Liu, Jiansong Yuan, Weixian Yang","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03359-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03359-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an extremely malignant subtype of lung cancer because of its high potential for metastases. Cardiac invasion of SCLC is a serious concern that may lead to systemic embolism or tract obstruction. It has aroused much concern that cardiovascular comorbidities may significantly affect the survival of SCLC patients and their treatment decisions.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We consecutively recruited 772 small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients between January 2011 and December 2018 from 4 cancer specialty hospitals in China. Only newly diagnosed primary cancer inpatients were included. Univariable and multivariable adjusted Cox proportional hazard models were conducted to evaluate the risk factors associated with mortality. Hazard ratios (HRs) for mortality and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) was 34.6% in all SCLC patients. Log-rank analysis presented statistically significant differences in median survival time (MST) between patients with CVD and without CVD in all SCLC patients (9.0 months vs. 15.0 months, <i>P</i> = 0.005) and patients with chemotherapy only (12.0 months vs. 18.0 months, <i>P</i> = 0.048). Pericardial effusion (HR 1.671, 95% CI 1.082–2.580, <i>P</i> = 0.021) and heart failure (HR 1.752, 95% CI 1.290–2.379, <i>P</i> &lt; 0.001) were independent risk factors associated with mortality in all SCLC patients. VTE is related to poorer prognosis in patients with chemotherapy only (HR 5.558, 95% CI 1.335–23.135, <i>P</i> = 0.018) and chemoradiotherapy (HR 3.057, 95% CI 1.270–7.539, <i>P</i> = 0.013).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Comprehensive management of CVD comorbidities is of vital importance for the long-term prognosis of SCLC patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138692402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploratory analyses of treatment subgroup interaction by PD-L1 status and according to PD-L1 expression in the JAVELIN Bladder 100 trial","authors":"Miguel Ángel Climent, Carlos Álvarez, Rafael Morales, Pablo Maroto, Alejo Rodríguez-Vida, María José Méndez-Vidal, Xavier García del Muro, Javier Puente, Nuria Láinez, Sergio Vázquez, Daniel Castellano, Carmen Gómez Lang, Jing Wang, Alessandra di Pietro, Craig Davis, Belén Sanz-Castillo, M. Victoria Bolós, Begoña P. Valderrama","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03358-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03358-4","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Post hoc analysis of the JAVELIN Bladder 100 trial of avelumab maintenance in locally advanced/metastatic urothelial carcinoma (la/mUC) to determine the interaction by programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) status for overall survival (OS), and additional analyses of survival per a different PD-L1 expression cutoff of ≥ 1% in tumor cells or immune cells (TC/IC).Please check and confirm that the authors and their respective affiliations have been correctly identified and amend if necessary.Everything is correct</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>JAVELIN Bladder 100 data were used for the analysis of the interaction by PD-L1 status (per cutoff used in the trial) for OS and, additionally, OS and progression-free survival (PFS) analyses per a different ≥ 1% TC/IC PD-L1 expression cutoff (Ventana SP263 assay).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>No significant interaction between treatment and PD-L1 status was observed for OS. Clinically meaningful and robust survival data were observed in favor of avelumab using the different ≥ 1% TC/IC PD-L1 expression cutoff.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>These results demonstrate the benefit of avelumab maintenance in la/mUC regardless of PD-L1 expression, consistent with approved labels.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138692054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-grade transformation of head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma demonstrates distinctive clinicopathological features and an unfavorable prognosis: a matched case-control study of the largest series in China","authors":"Ting-yao Ma, Jun Wu, Shi-zhi He, Xue-lian Wang, Guo-liang Yang, Shu-jing Zhang, Jin Zhou, Yi-ming Ding, Li-feng Li, Hong-fei Liu, Lan-lan Xuan, Xiao-hong Chen","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03357-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03357-5","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Amidst the rarity of High-grade transformation (HGT) in adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), this study offers unprecedented insights into its aggressive nature and clinical implications.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>A 1:1 match comparison between 23 HGT patients and non-HGT counterparts was extracted from 412 ACC cases, focusing on dissecting distinctive clinicopathological features and prognostic outcomes.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The predominant sites of HGT were the sinonasal and lacrimal glands (30.4% each). Notably, the solid subtype was the most prevalent pattern within HGT, accounting for 69.6% of cases. Compared to non-HGT, the HGT cohort exhibited significantly higher rates of lymph node metastasis (39.1% vs. 8.7%; <i>P</i> &lt; 0.05), perineural invasion (60.9% vs. 26.1%; <i>P</i> &lt; 0.05), and increased Ki-67 proliferation index (35.0% vs. 10.0%; <i>P</i> &lt; 0.05). Moreover, HGT regions typically showed reduced or absent p63 expression, along with high-grade pathomorphology. HGT was associated with increased recurrence (55.0%) and distant metastasis (78.3%), leading to an average survival of 35.9 months and a 3-years mortality rate of 35.0%. Overall and progression-free survival rates were significantly decreased in the HGT group.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>This study represents the largest single-center cohort of HGT cases to our knowledge, highlighting its frequent occurrence in the sinonasal and lacrimal glands and association with poorer outcomes. The findings support classifying HGT in ACC as Grade 4, reflecting its severity.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138692500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforming growth factors β and their signaling pathway in renal cell carcinoma and peritumoral space—transcriptome analysis","authors":"Dariusz Kajdaniuk, Dorota Hudy, Joanna Katarzyna Strzelczyk, Krystyna Młynarek, Szymon Słomian, Andrzej Potyka, Ewa Szymonik, Janusz Strzelczyk, Wanda Foltyn, Beata Kos-Kudła, Bogdan Marek","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03350-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03350-y","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>The aim of the study was to verify hypotheses: Are transforming growth factors TGFβ1-3, their receptors TGFβI-III, and intracellular messenger proteins Smad1-7 involved in the pathogenesis of kidney cancer? What is the expression of genes of the TGFβ/Smads pathway in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) tissues, peritumoral tissues (TME; tumor microenvironment), and in normal kidney (NK) tissue?.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Twenty patients with RCC who underwent total nephrectomy were included into the molecular analysis. The mRNA expression of the genes was quantified by RT-qPCR.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The study showed that the expression of the genes of TGFβ/Smads pathway is dysregulated in both RCC and the TME: TGFβ1, TGFβ3 expression is increased in the TME in comparison to the NK tissues; TGFβ2, TGFβ3, TGFβRI, TGFβRIII, Smad1, Smad2, Smad3, and Smad6 are underexpressed in RCC comparing to the TME tissues; TGFβRI, TGFβRIII, and Smad2 are underexpressed in RCC in comparison to the NK tissues.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>On the one hand, the underexpression of the TGFβ signaling pathway genes within the malignant tumor may result in the loss of the antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic activity of this cytokine. On the other hand, the overexpression of the TGFβ/Smads pathway genes in the TME than in tumor or NK tissues most probably results in an immunosuppressive effect in the space surrounding the tumor and may have an antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effect on non-neoplastic cells present in the TME. The functional and morphological consistency of this area may determine the aggressiveness of the tumor and the time in which the neoplastic process will spread.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"99 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138577273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing the survival rates of patients with stage IIIC endometrial cancer undergoing sandwich therapy to those undergoing sequential chemotherapy and radiotherapy: a meta-analysis","authors":"Meng-Meng Zhang, Yu-Kun Chen, Li Shi, Jing Ma, Jing-De Jia, Xi-Wa Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s12094-023-03355-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-023-03355-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The use of additional treatment after surgery for stage IIIC endometrial cancer (EC) according to the Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is still a topic of discussion. This meta-analysis examined the effects of sandwich treatment and sequential treatment on the survival of individuals diagnosed with stage IIIC EC.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We examined the literature from various databases regarding the overall survival (OS) and adverse effects of the two additional therapies following surgery in individuals diagnosed with stage IIIC EC. Revman 5.4.1 was utilized to combine hazard ratios (HR) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for OS and toxicities.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The findings comprised of five retrospective investigations involving a combined total of 800 individuals. The patients who underwent sandwich treatment did not demonstrate a notable improvement in survival rates over a period of 3 years. Upon eliminating the impact of extensive samples, it was discovered that sandwich therapy exhibited a superior 5-year overall survival compared to patients receiving sequential therapy. The effectiveness of sandwich therapy was superior to sequential therapy in terms of a 3-year OS for non-endometrioid histology, although the outcome did not reach statistical significance. The toxicities of both treatments were similar.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>In terms of long-term survival, sandwich therapy was found to be more advantageous than sequential therapy for patients with stage IIIC EC, with no significant disparity observed in the 3-year OS and toxicities between the two treatments. Sandwich therapy exhibited a tendency towards improved effectiveness in patients with histology other than endometrioid.</p>","PeriodicalId":10166,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Translational Oncology","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138568002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}