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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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2d
Systematic proteome-wide Mendelian randomization to prioritize causal plasma proteins for skin cancers. (PubMed, Commun Biol)
A series of replication analyses using the DeCODE pQTLs and the FinnGen GWAS, and sensitivity analyses including Steiger filtering, reverse MR, and Bayesian colocalization, supported our primary results. Our findings highlighted the possibility of prioritizing proteins for novel therapeutic or preventive targets and biomarkers for skin cancers.
Journal
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CTSS (Cathepsin S)
3d
Insights into thyroid and salivary gland cytopathology: highlights from a 45th ECC slide seminar. (PubMed, Acta Cytol)
These cases highlight the critical role of integrating cytological, clinical and histopathological data to navigate the diagnostic complexities of thyroid and salivary gland lesions. A multidisciplinary approach and standardized algorithms are essential for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Journal
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SMARCB1 (SWI/SNF Related, Matrix Associated, Actin Dependent Regulator Of Chromatin, Subfamily B, Member 1)
3d
Cutaneous Immune Responses to Ablative Fractional Laser, Heat- and Cold-Based Dermatological Procedures. (PubMed, Lasers Surg Med)
Heat- and cold-based procedures developed distinct cutaneous immune responses, with cryotherapy resulting in a delayed response compared to immediate immune responses from heat-based procedures. The substantial T cell response induced by AFL in the skin and BCC tumors indicates a potential for AFL as an adjuvant in immunotherapeutic treatments of keratinocyte cancers.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • PTPRC (Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Receptor Type C) • ITGAM (Integrin, alpha M)
4d
Immunotherapy for locally advanced and metastatic basal cell carcinoma: a narrative review. (PubMed, Transl Cancer Res)
Cemiplimab is the first immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) approved by the Food and Drug Administration for refractory BCC, marking a major breakthrough in BCC immunotherapy. Immunotherapies have shown efficacy in clinical studies. In the future, more multicenter studies with large samples are needed to further explore the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy for BCC.
Review • Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker • Metastases
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PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • LAG3 (Lymphocyte Activating 3) • SOX2
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Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc)
5d
BASINEL: RCT Treatment Versus Non Treatment of Low-risk BCCs in Elderly (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=9, Terminated, University Hospital, Ghent | N=280 --> 9 | Trial completion date: Oct 2026 --> Jun 2024 | Recruiting --> Terminated | Trial primary completion date: Oct 2026 --> Jun 2024; Low recruitment
Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial termination • Trial primary completion date
5d
Effect of Liquid Blood Concentrates on Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle- and Apoptosis-Related Gene Expressions in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Cells: A Comparative In Vitro Study. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Increased expression of caspase-8 and caspase-9 was observed, indicating the activation of both extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways by PRF treatment. Although the exact immunomodulatory properties of PRF require further investigation, the results of our basic in vitro studies are promising and might provide a basis for future investigations of PRF as an adjunctive therapy for managing localized skin cancers, particularly NMSC.
Clinical • Preclinical • Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CCND1 (Cyclin D1) • CASP8 (Caspase 8) • CASP9 (Caspase 9) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A)
6d
Detection of genome instability by 53BP1 expression as a long-lasting health effect in human epidermis surrounding radiation-induced skin cancers. (PubMed, J Radiat Res)
Furthermore, the incidence of abnormal 53BP1 expression in cancer cells was higher than in non-neoplastic epidermal cells surrounding cancer, suggesting a correlation between the type of 53BP1 and the malignant potential of skin tumors. This study highlights the usefulness of dual-color IF for 53BP1 (and Ki-67) as an indicator to estimate the level of GIN as a long-lasting health effect of radiation exposure.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A) • TP53BP1 (Tumor Protein P53 Binding Protein 1) • H2AX (H2A.X Variant Histone)
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TP53 expression
6d
A Large Basal Cell Carcinoma Treated With Hedgehog Inhibitor: A Case Report. (PubMed, Cureus)
Sonidegib and vismodegib are synthetic mimetics of hedgehog pathway inhibitors that are indicated for many subtypes of advanced BCC. After eight months of hedgehog pathway inhibitor (HHI) therapy, the patient reported dramatic improvements in his BCC and complete regression of smaller BCCs previously noted on his upper extremities. The patient reported only minor adverse events including hair thinning, weight loss, and rapidly growing nails.
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PTCH1 (Patched 1)
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Erivedge (vismodegib) • Odomzo (sonidegib)
7d
1B-22-2: In Situ Immunomodulation with CDX-301, Radiation Therapy, CDX-1140 and Poly-ICLC in Patients W/ Unresectable and Metastatic Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=18, Recruiting, University of Southern California | Trial completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2025 --> Jan 2026
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Immunomodulating • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • CDX-1140 • Hiltonol (poly-ICLC) • Mobista (CDX-301)
10d
Analysis of tumoral, stromal and glycolitic markers in the response basal cell carcinoma and Bowen disease to photodynamic therapy in real life. (PubMed, Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther)
This study emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches in the use of MAL-PDT, tailoring treatment according to tumor-specific characteristics. Biomarkers such as p53, β-catenin, and GLUT1 can serve as predictive tools for PDT response, helping clinicians identify patients who may benefit from alternative or combined treatments to enhance therapeutic efficacy.
Journal • Stroma
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CTNNB1 (Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) • SLC2A1 (Solute Carrier Family 2 Member 1)
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TP53 expression
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metformin
13d
Rippled Pattern Basal Cell Carcinoma - A Rare Variant with a Diagnostic Approach. (PubMed, Indian J Dermatol)
Immunohistochemically, the tumour cells were positive for p63; focally positive for androgen receptor, Bcl-2, and CD10; and negative for epithelial membrane antigen and CK20. We report this rare case of BCC because of its peculiar pattern, discuss the differential diagnoses, and review the clinicopathological features of reported cases.
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • AR (Androgen receptor) • MME (Membrane Metalloendopeptidase) • TP63 (Tumor protein 63)
14d
Spiradenocarcinoma, cylindrocarcinoma and spiradenocylindrocarcinoma: a clinicopathological study of seven cases (PubMed, Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi)
This study also shows the presence of mucinous adenocarcinoma components in IAC-NOS. The tumors with IAC-NOS have a relatively poorer prognosis than those without.
Retrospective data • Journal
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TP63 (Tumor protein 63)
15d
TRPS1 Immunohistochemistry in Salivary Gland Neoplasms: Analysis on Cytology Cell Blocks and Surgical Follow-Up Correlation. (PubMed, Diagn Cytopathol)
TRPS1 is not an entirely specific marker for breast carcinoma. TRPS1 positivity was noted in a substantial number of salivary gland malignant neoplasms. Cases demonstrating discordance in TRPS1 staining pattern on cytology-surgical correlation warrant further exploration.
Journal • Cell block • Cytology
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TRPS1 (Transcriptional Repressor GATA Binding 1)
16d
Genetic association of type 2 diabetes and antidiabetic drug target with skin cancer. (PubMed, Front Med (Lausanne))
However, the results did not provide evidence to support the association between antidiabetic drug targets and skin cancer. Further evaluation of these drug targets is required to confirm the findings in this analysis.
Journal
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IR (Insulin receptor) • PPARG (Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma)
17d
CA209-1451: Neoadjuvant Opdualag Versus Nivolumab for Resectable High-Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=30, Not yet recruiting, University of California, San Diego | Initiation date: Oct 2024 --> Jan 2025
Trial initiation date
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Opdualag (nivolumab/relatlimab-rmbw) • relatlimab (BMS-986016)
18d
Biased signaling by mutant EGFR underlies dependence on PKCα in lung adenocarcinoma. (PubMed, Cell Rep)
Moreover, through bioinformatic approaches, we find that mEGFR LUAD demonstrates a transcriptomic profile most similar to lung basal cells, which exhibit elevated levels of PKCα, suggesting that mEGFR tumors arise in cell types with high intrinsic levels of PKCα. Taken together, these findings explain the dependence of mEGFR on PKCα.
Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation
19d
Identification of Associations with Dermatologic Diseases through a Focused GWAS of the UK Biobank. (PubMed, JID Innov)
Through gene ontology enrichment analysis, we identify known pathways involved in melanoma, actinic keratoses, and squamous cell carcinoma and uncover additional pathways. We also uncover 5 protein-coding variants, which, to our knowledge, have not been previously reported, including LRP3 for lipomas, PLCD1 for sebaceous cysts, EIF3CL for lichen planus, TTK for pilonidal cysts, and MAPK15 for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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PLCD1 (Phospholipase C Delta 1) • EIF3C (Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 3 Subunit C)
23d
A new nonsense mutation of PTCH1 gene in mother and daughter with late-onset nevus basal cell carcinoma syndrome: Case report. (PubMed, Medicine (Baltimore))
We detected a new mutation in PTCH1 gene in 2 patients with NBCCS, and both of them had ovarian mature teratomas, which are related to NM000264: exon14: c.2080C>T: p.Q694X.
Journal
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PTCH1 (Patched 1)
24d
Association of the expression of Bcl-2 and Ki-67 prognostic markers and apoptotic index with biological behaviour in aggressive and non-aggressive non-melanoma eyelid skin cancer. (PubMed, Postepy Dermatol Alergol)
A recurrence of the disease was observed in 4 (0.06%) cases. New information on cancer biomarkers in non-melanoma eyelid skin carcinoma contributes to choosing a correct therapy with achieving good aesthetic results and a good survival rate.
Journal • IO biomarker
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2)
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BCL2 expression
27d
New trial
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fingolimod • Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) • Tysabri (natalizumab)
1m
PAX6 is a useful marker for pancreatic origin of neuroendocrine neoplasms: A tissue microarray study evaluating more than 19,000 tumors from 150 different tumor types. (PubMed, Hum Pathol)
It is concluded that PAX6 IHC is useful to identify a pancreatic origin in case of NEN metastases of unknown origin. The combination with GAD2 and PR further increase the diagnostic performance of PAX6 and results in a >98% specificity in case of positivity for at least 2 of these markers.
Journal
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PGR (Progesterone receptor)
1m
P2 data • Journal
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PTCH1 (Patched 1)
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PTCH1 mutation
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cyclopamine • saridegib oral (IPI 926 oral) • patidegib topical (IPI-926 topical)
1m
Use of HSP105 in the Differential Diagnosis of Basaloid Skin Tumors: A Study of 73 Cases. (PubMed, Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol)
There was a difference in immunohistochemical staining of HSP105 in basaloid skin tumors which helps in differential diagnosis. Differentiation between BCC, SCC, BSCC, MBCC, and BCC with squamous differentiation can be aided by immunohistochemistry using HSP105.
Retrospective data • Journal
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HSPH1 (Heat Shock Protein Family H (Hsp110) Member 1)
1m
Survivin promotes stem cell competence for skin cancer initiation. (PubMed, Cancer Discov)
We identified SGK1, as a key downstream factor of Survivin, and its inhibition prevents BCC formation. This study uncovers the role and mechanisms by which Survivin regulates the competence of SCs to initiate BCC formation promoting the survival of oncogene-expressing SCs and self-renewing division while restricting differentiation and apoptosis.
Journal
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BIRC5 (Baculoviral IAP repeat containing 5)
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BIRC5 expression • BIRC5 overexpression
1m
Trial initiation date
1m
A Trial To Find Out If Vidutolimod Together With Cemiplimab Is Safe And If It Works In Adult Participants With Advanced Cancer Or Metastatic Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=77, Terminated, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | Active, not recruiting --> Terminated; Sponsor Decision related to study drug supply
Trial termination • Combination therapy • Metastases
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Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) • vidutolimod (CMP-001)
2ms
Clinical Outcomes of Patients with High-Risk Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Treated with Tisagenlecleucel: Phase 2 ELARA 4-Year Update (ASH 2024)
Correlative analyses suggest that most baseline high-risk disease characteristics (double-refractory disease, bulky disease, POD24, and high FLIPI) are not associated with inferior efficacy following tisagenlecleucel infusion in pts with r/r FL. Furthermore, high frequencies of MRD-negative status were achieved in a subset of evaluable pts.
Clinical • Clinical data • P2 data • IO biomarker
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clonoSEQ
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Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel-T)
2ms
Differential Expression Analysis of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma Proteomic Profiles Sampled with Electroporation-Based Biopsy. (PubMed, JID Innov)
Notably, our study showed that proteomes sampled with e-biopsy from cSCC and BCC lesions are different and that proteins of CRNN, SULT1E1, and ITPK1 genes are significantly overexpressed in BCC in comparison with those in cSCC. Our results provide evidence that the e-biopsy approach could potentially be used as a tool to support cutaneous lesions classification with molecular pathology.
Journal • Biopsy
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SULT1E1 (Sulfotransferase Family 1E Member 1)
2ms
Investigation of Standard Excision Surgical Margins Using Two Photon Fluorescence Microscopy (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=52, Recruiting, University of Rochester | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
2ms
Successful Treatment of Unresectable BRCA1 L63*-Mutated Basal Cell Carcinoma Invading the Parietal Bone with Cisplatin and Fluorouracil: A Case Report. (PubMed, Case Rep Oncol)
We described a case of unresectable BRCA1 L63*-mutated BCC invading the parietal bone, which was successfully treated with cisplatin and fluorouracil. Our present case suggests that comprehensive mutation analysis by gene panel testing is important in advanced BCC because genes other than those involved in the hedgehog signaling pathway can be driver genes.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset)
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cisplatin • 5-fluorouracil
2ms
New trial
2ms
D-OCT for Detection and Subtyping of BCC: a Diagnostic Cohort Study (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=424, Not yet recruiting, Maastricht University Medical Center | Trial completion date: Dec 2024 --> Aug 2025 | Initiation date: Apr 2024 --> Nov 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2024 --> Jul 2025
Trial completion date • Trial initiation date • Trial primary completion date
2ms
Dan'e fukang decoction reduces hemorrhage in a rat model of mifepristone induced incomplete abortion and may correlate with cell adhesion molecule signaling interference. (PubMed, J Ethnopharmacol)
DFD significantly reduced hemorrhage. DFD significantly increased the serum levels of E2 and inhibited CAMs signaling pathway, which was likely to be involved in the mechanism of action of DFD facilitating residual uterine embryo expulsion in the rat model of incomplete abortion.
Preclinical • Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • ICAM1 (Intercellular adhesion molecule 1) • ITGB2 (Integrin Subunit Beta 2)
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Mifeprex (mifepristone)
2ms
Re-evaluation of the concept of basaloid follicular hamartoma associated with naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: a morphological, immunohistochemical and molecular study. (PubMed, Pathology)
Targeted next-generation sequencing suggested that MYCN and GLI2/3 amplifications and TP53 mutations might be involved in progression of these follicular tumours to BCC. Our study confirms the high prevalence of BFH, representing up to 24% of skin tumours in NBCCS and potentially being BCC precursors.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • MYCN (MYCN Proto-Oncogene BHLH Transcription Factor) • GLI2 (GLI Family Zinc Finger 2)
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TP53 mutation • TP53 amplification
2ms
Role of Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis of Pilomatrical Tumors. (PubMed, Am J Surg Pathol)
However, the combined use of β-catenin with CDX2 markers may assist in not only confirming the pilomatrical nature of the proliferation but also in differentiating benign from malignant cases when there is a significant presence of CDX2 staining. Despite these findings, the diagnosis should continue to primarily depend on a thorough histopathologic examination.
Journal
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CTNNB1 (Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) • PRAME (Preferentially Expressed Antigen In Melanoma) • CDX2 (Caudal Type Homeobox 2) • SATB2 (SATB Homeobox 2)
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CTNNB1 mutation
2ms
Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=20, Recruiting, University of Wisconsin, Madison | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
2ms
DERM Precision Study (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=115, Not yet recruiting, Skin Analytics Limited
New trial
2ms
Transcriptomic analysis of genes associated with vitamin D receptor signalling reveals differences between skin cancers. (PubMed, Exp Dermatol)
The panel shows a clear difference between the non-melanocytic cancers and, on the other hand, a slight difference between the melanocytic lesions. The study of vitamin D's influence through its receptor and RXRα is an exciting issue for understanding the importance of this pathway, and the present study can impact the prevention and treatment strategies, mainly in non-melanocytic tumours.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • MBD4 (Methyl-CpG Binding Domain 4, DNA Glycosylase) • NCOR2 (Nuclear Receptor Corepressor 2) • FOXO3 (Forkhead box O3) • VDR (Vitamin D Receptor)
2ms
Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma In Situ: A Review of the World Literature. (PubMed, Cureus)
Genomic evaluation has been performed in neoplasms from one individual with cutaneous BCC in situ and metastatic BCC; like other variants of BCC, an aberration of the PTCH1 gene was observed. In contrast to his liver metastasis, the in situ carcinoma had a lower tumor mutational burden, lacked programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and programmed death-ligand 2 (PD-L2) amplification and had a distinct PTCH1 mutation, suggesting that the in situ BCC of his skin and the metastatic BCC of his liver were derived from different clones of cells.
Review • Journal • Tumor mutational burden • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • PTCH1 (Patched 1) • PD-L2 (Programmed Cell Death 1 Ligand 2)
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TMB-L • PTCH1 mutation
2ms
Understanding and managing locally advanced basal cell carcinoma: insights into pathogenesis, therapeutic strategies, and the role of hedgehog pathway inhibitors. (PubMed, Ital J Dermatol Venerol)
BCC is characterized by low immunogenicity, which hinders immune response and contributes to treatment challenges. Enhanced understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis of locally advanced BCC, along with the development of targeted therapeutic approaches such as hedgehog pathway inhibitors, is essential for effectively managing this prevalent carcinoma and improving patient outcomes.
Review • Journal • Metastases
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PTCH1 (Patched 1) • SMO (Smoothened Frizzled Class Receptor)
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PTCH1 mutation • SMO mutation
2ms
Tacrolimus, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab in Treating Kidney Transplant Recipients With Selected Unresectable or Metastatic Cancers (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=12, Active, not recruiting, National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Trial completion date: Sep 2024 --> Sep 2025
Trial completion date • Checkpoint inhibition • Checkpoint block • Metastases
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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BRAF mutation
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab) • prednisone • ABP 206 (nivolumab biosimilar)