Nouredin Messaoudi, Aude Vanlander, Myriam Benhadda, Roza Makarian, Koen Kortbeek, Amy De Haar-Holleman, Andrew A Gumbs
{"title":"Hepatic arterial infusion pump chemotherapy for colorectal liver metastases: Revisiting traditional techniques to explore new frontiers.","authors":"Nouredin Messaoudi, Aude Vanlander, Myriam Benhadda, Roza Makarian, Koen Kortbeek, Amy De Haar-Holleman, Andrew A Gumbs","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101274","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) chemotherapy, first introduced in the 1980s, has gained recognition as an effective locoregional treatment for colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM). Initially used for unresectable liver metastases, HAI's application has expanded to the adjuvant setting following hepatic resection, with early studies indicating improved hepatic disease-free survival. Recent research demonstrates that combining HAI with modern systemic therapies enhances conversion to resectability and prolongs both recurrence-free and overall survival, even in heavily pretreated patients with diverse RAS mutational statuses. Personalization through approaches like microsatellite instability status and dose modifications further optimize outcomes. However, the complexity of HAI requires expertise across multidisciplinary teams, limiting its widespread adoption to specialized centers. Ongoing clinical trials continue to investigate HAI's role in CRLM management, highlighting its potential to become a cornerstone of liver-directed therapy. We explore how HAI chemotherapy, in combination with personalized medicine, can advance treatment strategies for metastatic colorectal cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"101274"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866082/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incorporation of human β-defensin-1 into immunoliposomes to facilitate targeted autophagy therapy of colon carcinoma.","authors":"Ying Huang, Xi-Ye Wang, Jia-Yue Huang, Zheng-Wei Huang","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101098","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Based on the discovery that human β-defensin-1 (hBD-1) triggers autophagy in colon cancer cells and inhibits proliferation, we proposed the consideration of its druggability. As a protein, its stability, targetability and bioavailability must be improved. Compared with the traditional medicinal chemistry technology, nanotechnology is more economical for increasing the druggability of hBD-1 and can be readily scaled up. Here, we propose an immunoliposome system containing hBD-1 to improve its stability and bioavailability. To enhance its targetability, anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antibodies were conjugated to the liposomal bilayer to produce immunoliposomes that can target EGFR, which is highly expressed in colon cancer cells. Although more studies are needed to support clinical trials and large-scale manufacturing, these immunoliposomes have great potential as therapeutics. Thus, immunoliposomes are suitable nanovesicles to improve the druggability of hBD-1; however, additional basic and translational research of these systems is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"101098"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Checkpoint kinase 1 in colorectal cancer: Upregulation of expression and promotion of cell proliferation.","authors":"Yu-Yan Pang, Zu-Yuan Chen, Da-Tong Zeng, Dong-Ming Li, Qi Li, Wan-Ying Huang, Bin Li, Jia-Yuan Luo, Bang-Teng Chi, Qiu Huang, Zhen-Bo Feng, Rong-Quan He","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101725","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignant tumor characterized by a high mortality rate, with significant challenges persisting in the identification and management of its metastatic stage. The role of checkpoint kinase 1 (CHEK1), a cell cycle checkpoint kinase, in CRC has not been fully clarified. We hypothesize that the upregulation of CHEK1 may enhance the proliferation of CRC cells, indicating its potential as a novel therapeutic target for CRC therapy.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the expression and function of CHEK1 in CRC, this study utilizes single-cell RNA sequencing and tissue microarray data.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single-cell RNA sequencing technology was employed to analyze CRC cells from the GSE144735 dataset, and immunohistochemistry was conducted to confirm the expression of CHEK1 in CRC and adjacent tissues. We also integrated mRNA expression data from multiple public databases to assess global CHEK1 expression in CRC. Molecular docking experiments were performed to explore the interaction between CHEK1 and the potential drug nitidine chloride (NC), as well as to investigate the influence of CHEK1 on CRC cell proliferation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found comparatively elevated CHEK1 expression in the malignant epithelial cells of CRC, with marked upregulation of its mRNA levels in CRC tissues. Immunohistochemical analysis further confirmed the high expression of CHEK1 in CRC tissues, and the receiver operating characteristic curve demonstrated high accuracy (area under the curve = 0.964) for CHEK1 as a biomarker. Analysis of global datasets indicated a statistically significant overexpression of CHEK1 in CRC (standard mean difference = 1.81, <i>P</i> < 0.01), with summary receiver operating characteristic analysis yielding sensitivity and specificity values of 0.83 and 0.88, respectively. Molecular docking studies indicated that NC specifically targeted CHEK1, while clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats knockout experiments demonstrated that CHEK1 promoted CRC cell proliferation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Upregulation of CHEK1 promotes CRC cell proliferation. However, the dataset's diversity is limited, requiring further investigation into its specific mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"101725"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866088/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nussara Pakvisal, Richard M Goldberg, Chirawadee Sathitruangsak, Witthaya Silaphong, Satawat Faengmon, Nattaya Teeyapun, Chinachote Teerapakpinyo, Suebpong Tanasanvimon
{"title":"Overall survival with frontline <i>vs</i> subsequent anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapies in unresectable, <i>RAS/BRAF</i> wild-type, left-sided metastatic colorectal cancer.","authors":"Nussara Pakvisal, Richard M Goldberg, Chirawadee Sathitruangsak, Witthaya Silaphong, Satawat Faengmon, Nattaya Teeyapun, Chinachote Teerapakpinyo, Suebpong Tanasanvimon","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.102076","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.102076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The combination of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy and chemotherapy is currently a preferred first-line treatment for patients with unresectable, <i>RAS</i> and <i>BRAF</i> wild-type, left-sided metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Several studies have also demonstrated the benefit of anti-EGFR therapy in subsequent line settings for this patient population. However, direct evidence comparing the effectiveness of frontline <i>vs</i> subsequent anti-EGFR therapy remains limited, leaving a crucial gap in guiding optimal treatment strategies.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare overall survival (OS) between frontline and subsequent anti-EGFR treatment in patients with unresectable, <i>RAS</i> and <i>BRAF</i> wild-type, left-sided mCRC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of mCRC patients treated at The King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Songklanagarind Hospital, Thailand, between January 2013 and April 2023. Patients were classified into two groups based on the sequence of their anti-EGFR treatment. The primary endpoint was OS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 222 patients with a median follow-up of 29 months, no significant difference in OS was observed between the frontline and subsequent-line groups (HR 1.03, 95%CI: 0.73-1.46, <i>P</i> = 0.878). The median OS was 35.53 months (95%CI: 26.59-44.47) for the frontline group and 31.60 months (95%CI: 27.83-35.37) for the subsequent-line group. In the subsequent-line group, 71 patients (32.4%) who ultimately never received anti-EGFR therapy had a significantly worse median OS of 19.70 months (95%CI: 12.87-26.53).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Frontline and subsequent-line anti-EGFR treatments provide comparable OS in unresectable, <i>RAS/BRAF</i> wild-type, left-sided mCRC patients, but early exposure is vital for those unlikely to receive subsequent therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"102076"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866077/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Scoring system supporting suture decision-making for duodenal submucosal tumors.","authors":"Zi-Han Geng, Yi-Fan Qu, Yan Zhu, Pei-Yao Fu, Wei-Feng Chen, Quan-Lin Li, Ping-Hong Zhou","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.100030","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.100030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, endoscopic resection (ER) has been employed for the excision of submucosal tumors (SMTs). Nonetheless, ER in the duodenum is linked to elevated risks of both immediate and delayed hemorrhagic complications and perforations. Satisfactory suturing is crucial for reducing the occurrence of complications.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To establish a clinical score model for supporting suture decision-making of duodenal SMTs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study included 137 individuals diagnosed with duodenal SMTs who underwent ER. Participants were evenly divided into two groups: A training cohort (TC) comprising 95 cases and an internal validation cohort (VC) with 42 cases. Subsequently, a scoring system was formulated utilizing multivariate logistic regression analysis within the TC, which was then subjected to evaluation in the VC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The clinical scoring system incorporated two key factors: Extraluminal growth, which was assigned 2 points, and endoscopic full-thickness resection, which was given 3 points. This model demonstrated strong predictive accuracy, as evidenced by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.900 (95% confidence interval: 0.823-0.976). Additionally, the model's goodness-of-fit was validated by the Hosmer-Lemeshow test (<i>P</i> = 0.404). The probability of purse-string suturing in low (score 0-2) and high (score > 3) categories were 3.0% and 64.3% in the TC, and 6.1% and 88.9% in the VC, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This scoring system may function as a beneficial instrumentality for medical practitioners, facilitating the decision-making process concerning suture techniques in the context of duodenal SMTs.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"100030"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866090/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in radiotherapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer.","authors":"Vrushab Rao, Soumya Singh, Bhooshan Zade","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.102872","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.102872","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent advancements in radiotherapy for esophageal cancer have significantly improved treatment outcomes and patient quality of life. Traditional radiotherapy techniques have been enhanced by the integration of advanced imaging and precision targeting technologies, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy and proton therapy, which allow for more accurate tumor targeting while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Additionally, combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy has shown promising results, leveraging the body's immune response to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment. Studies have also highlighted the benefits of neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgical resection, which has been associated with improved overall survival rates compared to radiotherapy alone. These innovations are paving the way for more effective and personalized treatment strategies, offering new hope for patients with esophageal cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"102872"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866087/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic potential of kakkatin derivatives against hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Sahiba Chahal, Vikram Patial","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101686","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101686","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this article, we commented on the work done by Jiang <i>et al</i>, where they synthesized a kakkatin derivative, 6-(hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-4H-chromen-4-one (HK), and investigated its antitumor activities and mechanism in gastric cancer MGC803 and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) SMMC-7721 cells. HK was evaluated for its antitumor activity as compared to kakkatin and cisplatin. This article focused on various risk factors of HCC, the mechanism of HCC progression and molecular targets of the kakkatin derivative, and limitations of available treatment options. HCC is a predominant form of primary liver cancer characterized by the accumulation of multiple gene modifications, overexpression of protooncogenes, altered immune microenvironment, and infiltration by immune cells. Puerariae flos (PF) has been used in traditional medicine in China, Korea, and Japan for lung clearing, spleen awakening, and relieving alcohol hangovers. PF exerts antitumor activity by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. PF induces apoptosis in alcoholic HCC <i>via</i> the estrogen-receptor 1-extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 signaling pathway. Kakkatin isolated from PF is known as a hepatoprotective bioflavonoid. The kakkatin derivative, HK, exhibited anticancer activity against HCC cell lines by inhibiting cell proliferation and upregulating nuclear factor kappa B subunit 1 and phosphodiesterase 3B. However, further preclinical and clinical studies are required to establish its therapeutic potential against HCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"101686"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hai-Yan Lv, Mei-Xuan Liu, Wen-Ting Hong, Xia-Wei Li
{"title":"Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor with a suspicious pulmonary nodule: A case report and literature review.","authors":"Hai-Yan Lv, Mei-Xuan Liu, Wen-Ting Hong, Xia-Wei Li","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101236","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.101236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNETs) are extremely rare tumors originating from neuroendocrine cells. Due to lack of neuroendocrine symptoms and specific radiographic characteristics, PHNETs are challenging to differentiate from other liver tumors.</p><p><strong>Case summary: </strong>This case involved a 67-year-old male who was admitted with a discovered hepatic mass and a suspicious lung lesion. Primary hepatic carcinoma was initially speculated based on the characteristic magnetic resonance imaging findings. The patient underwent a laparoscopic right partial hepatectomy, and subsequent immunohistochemical examination revealed a HNET. To exclude other potential origins, a positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan and gastrointestinal endoscopy were performed, leading to a final diagnosis of PHNETs. Then we conducted a literature review using the PubMed database, identifying 99 articles and 317 cases related to PHNETs. The characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment of PHNETs have been described. Finally, we elaborate on the presumed origins, pathological grades, clinical features, diagnosed methods, and treatments associated with PHNETs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The diagnosis of PHNETs was primarily an exclusionary process. A definitive diagnosis of PHNETs relied mainly on immunohistochemical markers (chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and cluster of differentiation 56) and exclusion of primary foci in other organs. Radical surgery was the preferred treatment for early-stage tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"101236"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866086/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiao Li, Zi-Yu Wang, Yan Jin, Jing Xu, Yun-Jin Ya, Ting-Qiu Wan, Xi Li, Xi Wang
{"title":"Transmembrane channel-like 5 drives hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition.","authors":"Jiao Li, Zi-Yu Wang, Yan Jin, Jing Xu, Yun-Jin Ya, Ting-Qiu Wan, Xi Li, Xi Wang","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.94091","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.94091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a difficult cancer to manage due to its highly invasive and metastatic nature.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the molecular function of transmembrane channel-like 5 (TMC5) <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>, with the objective of identifying novel diagnosis and treatment targets for HCC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The expression of TMC in cancer and normal tissues, along with its correlation with HCC prognosis, was analyzed using the GENT2, GEPIA database, and Human Protein Atlas. COX analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between TMC5 expression and overall survival in TCGA-LIHC patients. Further experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of TMC5 in cancer progression through loss- and gain-of-function assays <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bioinformatics revealed that TMC5 expression was generally higher in tumors than in normal tissues, and its expression was associated with poorer patient survival outcomes. TMC5 expression in HCC tissues and cells was consistent with the results of the bioinformatics analysis. Suppression of TMC5 expression reduced migration, invasion, and proliferation, while also decreasing the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-associated molecules in MHCC97-LM3 cells. Conversely, higher TMC5 expression significantly increased cell migration, invasion, proliferation, and EMT in MHCC97 L cells. TMC5 knockdown significantly decreased both the formation and spread of nodules in liver tissue, whereas TMC5 overexpression promoted them.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study provides compelling evidence that TMC5 is highly expressed in HCC and drives cancer progression through the activation of EMT-mediated invasion. TMC5 could represent a valuable molecular target for the diagnosis and treatment of HCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"94091"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tankyrase 2 as a therapeutic target in non-small cell lung cancer: Implications for apoptosis and migration.","authors":"Jing Yu, Bo-Tao Xu, Qiu Li, Zhong-Tu Shang","doi":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.103234","DOIUrl":"10.5306/wjco.v16.i3.103234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This letter addresses Wang and Zhang's investigation into the role of tankyrase 2 (TNKS2) as a pivotal driver of malignancy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) through mechanisms including apoptosis inhibition, enhanced cellular migration, and β-catenin pathway activation. Their study in NSCLC cell lines demonstrates that TNKS2 overexpression stabilizes β-catenin, subsequently triggering oncogenic gene expression and facilitating cellular migration-key attributes of metastatic potential. These insights position TNKS2 as a compelling target for therapy and a potential prognostic marker in NSCLC. Nevertheless, translating these <i>in vitro</i> findings to clinical practice requires validation in <i>in vivo</i> models. Additionally, further research should investigate TNKS2 expression in patient samples and assess its implications in therapy resistance and combination treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23802,"journal":{"name":"World journal of clinical oncology","volume":"16 3","pages":"103234"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}