Our study unveils a novel mechanism whereby BCL3 promotes an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in esophageal cancer by facilitating M2 macrophage polarization via the STAT3 signaling pathway. BCL3 represents a potential prognostic biomarker and a promising therapeutic target for immunotherapy in esophageal cancer.
9 days ago
Journal • IO biomarker
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STAT3 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 3) • BCL3 (BCL3 Transcription Coactivator)
Combining OGM and NGS analysis refined risk stratification beyond standard FISH panels and supports more precise, individualized management strategies in CLL. Prospective studies are warranted to evaluate the clinical utility of OGM-guided genomic profiling in contemporary treatment paradigms.
Our studies have shown that the expression of the proto-oncogene Bcl3 and the pro-angiogenic chemokine IL-8 is increased in ovarian cancer (OC) tissues and correlates with the expression of immune checkpoint PD-L1, resulting in increased proliferation of OC cells. Here, we describe a protocol to analyze the gene co-expression of Bcl3, IL-8, and PD-L1 by using the Xena platform and show that Bcl3, IL-8, and PD-L1 are co-expressed in glioblastoma as well as in pan-cancer samples.
2 months ago
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker • Pan tumor
Treatment with the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone (Dex) effectively alleviated inflammation, downregulated pro-inflammatory cytokine expressions and improved survival. Collectively, our findings demonstrate Bcl3 as a key regulator of immune activation in vivo, highlighting its role in maintaining immune homeostasis and promoting organismal survival.
In addition, we assessed the effect of gene polymorphisms on the course of the disease, and rapid disease progression was found to be correlated with the presence of these polymorphisms. These findings could help determine the risk of developing MPNs and patient prognosis.
Additionally, a microbial prognostic-predictive signature was established comprising Succinimonas, Collimonas, and Marichromatium, which also exhibited potential for indicating immunotherapeutic benefit and predicting drug sensitivity to cisplatin, cytarabine, pyrimethamine, olaparib, bicalutamide and vorinostat in LUAD treatment. This study identified intratumoral microbes associated with metabolism, revealed distinct subtypes and their roles in LUAD, and established a predictive signature for the prognosis and therapeutic responsiveness of LUAD.
Notably, patients with tCLL were characterized by a trend (p = 0.058) for a longer time to the next treatment with BTK inhibitors (BTKi) compared to those treated with a venetoclax-based (Ven-based) regimen. We underscore the adverse outcomes of tCLL, its distinct molecular features and gene expression patterns. Therefore, our data suggest that identifying tCLL could help tailor therapeutic approaches.
5 months ago
Journal
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IGH (Immunoglobulin Heavy Locus) • BCL2L11 (BCL2 Like 11) • BCL3 (BCL3 Transcription Coactivator)
Moreover, dissociation of SP1 condensates was prompted by RNA, which was enhanced by G4 formation within the RNA. Collectively, these results underscore the pivotal role of G4 in regulating gene expression through the modulation of SP1-mediated transcriptional condensation.
This study identified key genes involved in cytokine dysregulation in cytarabine-resistant HL60 cells, providing potential targets for overcoming drug resistance in AML. These findings offer new avenues for the development of more effective therapies for relapsed or refractory AML patients.
The top pathways were the immune system in astrocytes, antigen processing in microglia, and transport and trafficking in oligodendrocytes. At the gene level, BCL3 and BIN1 were significant in Model 1, while only BCL3 remained in Model 2.ConclusionsThese findings highlight distinct glia-specific genetic contributions to AD, particularly involving immune-related pathways, and demonstrate the value of cell-type-specific PRS approaches in AD research.
Significant (p < 0.05) increases in BCL2 and BAX oncogene expression were observed in deceased koalas that were coinfected with multiple KoRV subtypes compared with healthy koalas. Thus, this study highlights a potential link between KoRV subtype infections, oncogene expression, and koala diseases.