Adrià Cañellas-Socias, Elena Sancho, Eduard Batlle
{"title":"Mechanisms of metastatic colorectal cancer","authors":"Adrià Cañellas-Socias, Elena Sancho, Eduard Batlle","doi":"10.1038/s41575-024-00934-z","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41575-024-00934-z","url":null,"abstract":"Despite extensive research and improvements in understanding colorectal cancer (CRC), its metastatic form continues to pose a substantial challenge, primarily owing to limited therapeutic options and a poor prognosis. This Review addresses the emerging focus on metastatic CRC (mCRC), which has historically been under-studied compared with primary CRC despite its lethality. We delve into two crucial aspects: the molecular and cellular determinants facilitating CRC metastasis and the principles guiding the evolution of metastatic disease. Initially, we examine the genetic alterations integral to CRC metastasis, connecting them to clinically marked characteristics of advanced CRC. Subsequently, we scrutinize the role of cellular heterogeneity and plasticity in metastatic spread and therapy resistance. Finally, we explore how the tumour microenvironment influences metastatic disease, emphasizing the effect of stromal gene programmes and the immune context. The ongoing research in these fields holds immense importance, as its future implications are projected to revolutionize the treatment of patients with mCRC, hopefully offering a promising outlook for their survival. Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has a poor prognosis, and therapeutic options are limited. This Review provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic and molecular underpinnings of mCRC, discussing the therapeutic potential arising from this knowledge.","PeriodicalId":18793,"journal":{"name":"Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &Hepatology","volume":"21 9","pages":"609-625"},"PeriodicalIF":45.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141162009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sex and ethnic disparities persist in hepatitis B management","authors":"Katrina Ray","doi":"10.1038/s41575-024-00946-9","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41575-024-00946-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18793,"journal":{"name":"Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &Hepatology","volume":"21 7","pages":"462-462"},"PeriodicalIF":45.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141082146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel R. Dickstein, Collin R. Edwards, Catherine R. Rowan, Bella Avanessian, Barbara M. Chubak, Christopher W. Wheldon, Priya K. Simoes, Michael H. Buckstein, Laurie A. Keefer, Joshua D. Safer, Keith Sigel, Karyn A. Goodman, B. R. Simon Rosser, Stephen E. Goldstone, Serre-Yu Wong, Deborah C. Marshall
{"title":"Pleasurable and problematic receptive anal intercourse and diseases of the colon, rectum and anus","authors":"Daniel R. Dickstein, Collin R. Edwards, Catherine R. Rowan, Bella Avanessian, Barbara M. Chubak, Christopher W. Wheldon, Priya K. Simoes, Michael H. Buckstein, Laurie A. Keefer, Joshua D. Safer, Keith Sigel, Karyn A. Goodman, B. R. Simon Rosser, Stephen E. Goldstone, Serre-Yu Wong, Deborah C. Marshall","doi":"10.1038/s41575-024-00932-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41575-024-00932-1","url":null,"abstract":"The ability to experience pleasurable sexual activity is important for human health. Receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is a common, though frequently stigmatized, pleasurable sexual activity. Little is known about how diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus and their treatments affect RAI. Engaging in RAI with gastrointestinal disease can be difficult due to the unpredictability of symptoms and treatment-related toxic effects. Patients might experience sphincter hypertonicity, gastrointestinal symptom-specific anxiety, altered pelvic blood flow from structural disorders, decreased sensation from cancer-directed therapies or body image issues from stoma creation. These can result in problematic RAI — encompassing anodyspareunia (painful RAI), arousal dysfunction, orgasm dysfunction and decreased sexual desire. Therapeutic strategies for problematic RAI in patients living with gastrointestinal diseases and/or treatment-related dysfunction include pelvic floor muscle strengthening and stretching, psychological interventions, and restorative devices. Providing health-care professionals with a framework to discuss pleasurable RAI and diagnose problematic RAI can help improve patient outcomes. Normalizing RAI, affirming pleasure from RAI and acknowledging that the gastrointestinal system is involved in sexual pleasure, sexual function and sexual health will help transform the scientific paradigm of sexual health to one that is more just and equitable. Receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is an important consideration in gastrointestinal disorders and cancers. This Review discusses the anorectum as a sexual organ, providing an overview of pleasurable and problematic RAI and how gastrointestinal disease itself and associated treatments (such as surgery) can affect RAI. Strategies to manage problematic RAI to improve sexual health are also described.","PeriodicalId":18793,"journal":{"name":"Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &Hepatology","volume":"21 6","pages":"377-405"},"PeriodicalIF":65.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41575-024-00932-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141065506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-omic links between gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease","authors":"Jordan Hindson","doi":"10.1038/s41575-024-00941-0","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41575-024-00941-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18793,"journal":{"name":"Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &Hepatology","volume":"21 6","pages":"376-376"},"PeriodicalIF":65.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140919744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}