Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition Suppression by ML210 Enhances Gemcitabine Anti-Tumor Effects on PDAC Cells by Keisuke Takemura, Kyohei Ikeda, Hayato Miyake, Yoshio Sogame, Hiroaki Yasuda, Nobuhiro Okada, Kazumi Iwata, Junichi Sakagami, Kanji Yamaguchi, Yoshito Itoh, Atsushi Umemura

“…Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has become a standard treatment for patients scheduled for surgical resection, but the high rate of postoperative recurrence is a critical problem. …”
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Production of Prodigiosin Using Tannery Fleshing and Evaluating Its Pharmacological Effects by C. Sumathi, D. MohanaPriya, S. Swarnalatha, M. G. Dinesh, G. Sekaran

“…IC50 concentration was cell line specific (HeLa cells: 4.3 µM, HEp2: 5.2 µM, and KB cells: 4.8 µM) and remains nontoxic up to the concentration of 25 µM on normal Vero cells suggesting that cancerous cells are more susceptible to the prodigiosin at lower concentration. …”
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Ovarian Carcinosarcoma and Its Association with Mature Cystic Teratoma and Primary Tubal Carcinoma by Sunida Rewsuwan, Nopporn Satabongkoch, Prapaporn Suprasert, Surapan Khunamornpong

“…Carcinosarcoma is an uncommon form of ovarian cancers, classified as being part of the group of mixed epithelial and mesenchymal tumors. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of differential mRNA and circRNA profiles in primary and metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors by Gang Li, Jing Zhang, Bentuo Zhang, Dan Wang, Zequn Wang, Yan Pan, Lijie Ma

“…We found that in pNET development and metastasis, 11 genes and 14 circRNAs were notably upregulated, while 25 genes and 35 circRNAs were significantly downregulated, compared to nearby non-cancerous tissue. Our analysis of differentially expressed RNA and circRNA genes revealed that tumor cell adhesion and integrin activation, regulated by genes like PIEZO1, IFT74, SKAP1, GPX1, F7, VTN, and OMG, are strongly linked to pNET metastasis. …”
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Double Stokes polarimetric microscopy for chiral fibrillar aggregates by Viktoras Mazeika, Kamdin Mirsanaye, Leonardo Uribe Castaño, Serguei Krouglov, Mehdi Alizadeh, Mykolas Maciulis, Lukas Kontenis, Vitalijus Karabanovas, Virginijus Barzda

“…DSP can be applied to investigate the origin of chiral complex-valued susceptibility of collagen, to study modifications of collagen in cancerous tissue, and to map ultrastructural parameters of large areas for whole-slide histopathology.…”
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Technique of Coaxial Frame in Reflection for the Characterization of Single and Multilayer Materials with Correction of Air Gap by Zarral Lamia, Djahli Farid, Ndagijimana Fabien

“…Techniques based on fixture probes in reflection are used in microwave reflectometry as a novel diagnostic tool for detection of skin cancers, for complex permittivity measurements on liquid samples and oil shale, and for complex dielectric permittivity of animals’ organs and tissues measurements in microwave band for the needs of modern veterinary medicine. …”
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A Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Revealed by a Single Bone Lesion with No Poor Prognostic Factors by Yann Godbert, Benedicte Henriques-Figueiredo, Anne-Laure Cazeau, Xavier Carrat, Marc Stegen, Isabelle Soubeyran, Francoise Bonichon

“…Thyroid carcinomas incidence, in particular papillary variants, is increasing. These cancers are generally considered to have excellent prognosis, and papillary microcarcinomas are usually noninvasive. …”
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Breast Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Activated B-cell like Subtype: A Case Report by Sneha Samir Babaria, Jinalben Shaileshbhai Patel

“…Primary Breast Lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon form of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) that arises within the breast tissue, representing less than 1-2% of all cases of NHL and under 0.5% of all breast cancers. Most PBL cases are of the B-cell type, accounting for up to 50% of all PBL. …”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Mucinous Appendiceal Neoplasm Presented as Acute Appendicitis by Ioannis Kehagias, Apollon Zygomalas, Georgios Markopoulos, Thanasis Papandreou, Pantelis Kraniotis

“…Ultrasound and CT are useful in diagnosing appendiceal mucocele and synchronous cancers in the emergency setting. The initial operation should include appendectomy and resection of the appendicular mesenteric fat along with any fluid collection for cytologic examination. …”
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Long Term Survival and Continued Complete Response of Vemurafenib in a Metastatic Melanoma Patient with BRAF V600K Mutation by K. Sahadudheen, Md. Rafiqul Islam, M. Iddawela

“…Main toxicities reported were grade 1 photosensitivity and skin cancers. Vemurafenib was discontinued but patient remains disease free 12 months after stopping treatment and the clinical review is ongoing. …”
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The Evolution of Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy against HIV-1 Infection: Improvements and Outlook by Hager Mohamed, Vandana Miller, Stephen R. Jennings, Brian Wigdahl, Fred C. Krebs

“…The advancements in dendritic cell vaccines in cancers have paved the way for applications of this form of immunotherapy to HIV-1 infection. …”
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Gene Therapy Approaches by Ahmed Jumaa Ahmed, Hogir Saadi

“…For human use in genetic conditions, cancers and acquired illnesses, gene transfer techniques have been allowed. …”
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Understanding cultural perceptions of sexuality in China and their influence on human papillomavirus vaccine hesitancy by Jiayuan Jin, Yanchao Han

“…IntroductionThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents infections that may result in precancerous lesions, cervical cancers, genital warts, and many other diseases. However, its uptake rate in China is 2.24%, and HPV vaccine hesitancy is widespread. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals tumor heterogeneity in small cell neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma by Xuesong Xiang, Xiang Tao, Keqin Hua, Hua Jiang, Jingxin Ding

“…Here, we mapped the single-cell landscape of a total of six samples from matched SCNECC cancerous foci and normal adjacent cervical tissues. …”
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Genetics and Molecular Biology of Epstein-Barr Virus-Encoded BART MicroRNA: A Paradigm for Viral Modulation of Host Immune Response Genes and Genome Stability by David H. Dreyfus

“…Epstein-Barr virus, a ubiquitous human herpesvirus, is associated through epidemiologic evidence with common autoimmune syndromes and cancers. However, specific genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis have been difficult to identify. …”
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Comprehensive Overview - Outcomes and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery - Physical, Psychological and Nutritional Considerations by Katarzyna Doman, Dawid Komada, Kamil Hermanowicz, Daria Oleksy, Agnieszka Najdek, Urszula Kaczmarska, Aleksandra Woźniak, Marcin Mycyk, Julia Nowak, Michał Jakub Cioch

“… Obesity, defined by excessive and abnormal body fat accumulation, leads to various health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers, significantly affecting the health and increasing the risk of mortality. …”
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Investigating neutropenic enterocolitis: a systematic review of case reports and clinical insights by Samane Nematolahi, Ali Amanati, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani, Mohammadreza Pourali, Mahnaz Hosseini Bensenjan, Farnoosh Nozari, Mohebat Vali, Seyed Reza Abdipour Mehrian, Seyed Ali Nabavizadeh, Farima Safari

“…Most cases occur in patients with hematological cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Common presentations include abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. …”
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Effect of Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection on Motility and Symptoms: A Prospective Study by Tsutomu Takeda, Kenshi Matsumoto, Akihito Nagahara, Hiroyuki Komori, Yoichi Akazawa, Yuta Nakagawa, Kentaro Izumi, Kohei Matsumoto, Hiroya Ueyama, Yuji Shimada, Daisuke Asaoka, Mariko Hojo, Takashi Yao, Sumio Watanabe

“…Twenty-eight patients with 35 cT1a cancers were prospectively enrolled between December 2014 and February 2016. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and aromatic plants used by the population of Settat Province, Morocco by Manal Lahyaoui, Nadia Dakka, Naoual El Menyiy, Mansour Sobeh, Pakhrur Razi, Khang Wen Goh, Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Muhammad Junaid Farrukh, Abdelhakim Bouyahya

“…The results highlighted the primary ailments treated with these plants, such as diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, oral conditions, cancers, insomnia, and stress. Additionally, the study referenced traditional medicinal uses from various national studies and international scientific research that validated the therapeutic properties of each plant.…”
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Physical activity at home during the COVID-19 lockdown in India: Need of the hour for optimum physical health and psychological resilience by Suraj CHAWLA, Manisha KOCHER

“…It can reduce high blood pressure, help manage overweight, improve immune regulation, reduce the risk of getting heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and various cancers- all conditions which increase vulnerability to COVID-19. …”
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