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CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)

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Other names: CHEK2, bA444G7, CDS1, CHK2, HuCds1, PP1425, RAD53, Checkpoint kinase 2
1d
Olaparib and ASTX727 in BRCA1/2- and Homologous Recombination Deficient (HRD)-Mutated Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=18, Recruiting, Pamela Munster | Trial completion date: Feb 2027 --> Jan 2028 | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2028
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
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PALB2 mutation • CHEK2 mutation
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Lynparza (olaparib) • Inqovi (decitabine/cedazuridine)
4d
Metabolomic-driven prediction of the mutational status of healthy individuals with a family history of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome: the HRRmet study. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
The present study is the first to characterize the phenotype associated with the HRR-deficient genotype in healthy individuals with a familial history of HBOC. Metabolomic profiles may be useful for differentiating carriers from noncarriers of PVs in the HRR genes, and therefore, with potential predictive capacity of the HRR germline mutational status.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker • Metabolomic study
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • HRD (Homologous Recombination Deficiency) • PALB2 (Partner and localizer of BRCA2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • RAD51 (RAD51 Homolog A)
4d
Male breast health and breast cancer risk. (PubMed, Maturitas)
Management strategies for male breast cancer generally parallel female protocols, despite unique biological features. By integrating considerations of benign and malignant conditions, this review underscores the importance of tailored evaluation, risk assessment, and individualized care for males, while identifying knowledge gaps to inform future research and improve outcomes in this under-recognized population.
Review • Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • PALB2 (Partner and localizer of BRCA2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
5d
Risk-Reducing Mastectomy in BRCA1/2 and Other High-Risk Gene Carriers: Current Evidence and Practical Guidance. (PubMed, J Breast Cancer)
This review integrates the current evidence and evolving guidelines to clarify the benefits, limitations, and controversies surrounding RRM. By addressing existing knowledge gaps and decision-making challenges, it aims to facilitate informed patient-centered counseling for the management of hereditary breast cancer.
Review • Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • STK11 (Serine/threonine kinase 11) • PALB2 (Partner and localizer of BRCA2) • CDH1 (Cadherin 1) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
6d
MSH2 Prevents Liver Tumorigenesis by Regulating Cell Cycle Checkpoints under Chronic Inflammation. (PubMed, Carcinogenesis)
Functional assays further demonstrated that MSH2 downregulation impaired ATM-CHK2-mediated DNA damage response and promoted cell cycle acceleration. MSH2 exerts its tumor-suppressive effects in hepatocytes not only through canonical MMR but also by regulating the cell cycle via the ATM-CHK2 axis.
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MSH2 (MutS Homolog 2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
6d
Solid dispersion of BIBR1532: A potent therapeutic for oesophageal squamous cancer. (PubMed, World J Gastrointest Oncol)
HPMC-based SD enhances BIBR1532 solubility and bioavailability for effective ESCC treatment. Future studies should focus on pilot tests for SD fabrication.
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CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • CHEK1 (Checkpoint kinase 1)
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BIBR1532
7d
Herba Patriniae Component Linarin Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Senescence in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Associated with Cyclin A2 Downregulation. (PubMed, Pharmaceuticals (Basel))
These effects are associated with the downregulation of key cell cycle regulators, including CCNA2/B1 and CHEK1. Together, these findings highlight the potential of Linarin as a promising therapeutic option for NSCLC.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • CHEK1 (Checkpoint kinase 1) • CCNA2 (Cyclin A2) • CDK1 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 1)
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TP53 wild-type
7d
Retinoic Acid and Calcitriol Protect Mouse Primordial Follicles from Cyclophosphamide Treatment-Induced Apoptosis. (PubMed, Antioxidants (Basel))
In this study, we found that intraperitoneal injection of retinoic acid (RA) and calcitriol partially reversed the cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin treatment-induced decrease in primordial follicles in neonatal mouse ovaries. Thus, RA and calcitriol protect mouse primordial follicles from cyclophosphamide treatment-induced apoptosis by inhibiting cyclophosphamide treatment-induced oocyte transcriptional activity and enhancing antioxidant capacity. Our results suggest a potential strategy for preserving ovarian reserve during chemotherapy in female cancer patients.
Preclinical • Journal
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CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4) • FOXO3 (Forkhead box O3)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • cyclophosphamide
7d
Prevalence and Clinical Associations of Germline DDR Variants in Prostate Cancer: Real-World Evidence from a 122-Patient Turkish Cohort. (PubMed, Genes (Basel))
Germline DDR alterations-most notably in BRCA2, CHEK2, and ATM-were present in a substantial subset of Turkish men with PCa and showed a non-significant trend toward clustering in higher-grade disease. The high prevalence of VUS reflects limited genomic annotation in under-represented populations and underscores the need for longitudinal reinterpretation. These data support the clinical value of incorporating germline DDR testing into risk assessment and familial counseling, while larger cohorts integrating somatic profiling are needed to refine genotype-phenotype associations.
Journal • HEOR • Real-world evidence • BRCA Biomarker
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • RAD50 (RAD50 Double Strand Break Repair Protein) • MSH3 (MutS Homolog 3) • NBN (Nibrin Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome 1 (Nibrin))
7d
Male Breast Cancer in Serbia: A 33-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of Genetic Predisposition, Clinicopathological Features, and Survival Outcomes. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Median overall survival (OS) 131 months (1-, 2-, 5-, 10-year OS: 95%, 93%, 73%, 53%). This long-term cohort highlights the predominance of hormone-receptor positivity, the infrequency of germline mutations, and moderate survival rates, informing patient management and guiding future studies.
Retrospective data • Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • PALB2 (Partner and localizer of BRCA2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
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HER-2 overexpression
7d
From Phytochemistry to Oncology: The Role of Bakuchiol in the Treatment of Breast Cancer. (PubMed, Biomolecules)
Exclusion criteria included works not related to BAK or its therapeutic use in breast cancer, as well as publications that did not meet basic scientific standards, such as lacking methodological rigor or presenting a low level of scientific evidence. However, current evidence is predominantly in vitro, and limitations such as poor bioavailability and lack of clinical validation underscore the need for further in vivo and translational studies before therapeutic application can be established.
Review • Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • CHEK1 (Checkpoint kinase 1)
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ER positive
8d
Malignant progression of SEGA-imitating fibrous meningioma in a child carrying a germline CHEK2 mutation. (PubMed, Pathobiology)
Constitutional CHEK2 mutations combined with somatic NF1 defect may have promoted the malignant progression of SEGA-imitating fibrous meningioma and its favorable initial response to mTOR inhibitors.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • NF1 (Neurofibromin 1) • TSC2 (TSC complex subunit 2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2) • TSC1 (TSC complex subunit 1)
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CHEK2 mutation