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1d
A phase Ib study of sapacitabine and olaparib in patients with BRCA1/2-mutated metastatic breast cancer. (PubMed, Clin Cancer Res)
Sapacitabine with olaparib produces high rates of hematologic toxicity. However, the ORR of 50%, mPFS of 9.7 months, and durability of response in some patients suggest possible combinatorial benefit. Further exploration of olaparib with different sapacitabine schedules or substitution of a PARP1-selective inhibitor to potentially decrease hematological toxicity is warranted.
P1 data • Journal • BRCA Biomarker • PARP Biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • HRD (Homologous Recombination Deficiency) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset)
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HER-2 negative • BRCA mutation
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Lynparza (olaparib) • sapacitabine (CYC682)
2d
DDX6 undergoes phase separation to modulate metabolic plasticity and chemoresistance. (PubMed, Nat Commun)
DDX6 KO leads to rapid PB dissolution and release of PB-enriched mRNAs, such as BCAT1, into the cytosol, where these transcripts undergo degradation. By reducing BCAT1 levels, DDX6 KO reprograms amino acid metabolism and sensitizes AML cells to cytarabine chemotherapy.
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BCAT1 (Branched Chain Amino Acid Transaminase 1 )
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cytarabine
11d
Effect of antiviral therapy on 3-year recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative radiofrequency ablation. (PubMed, World J Gastrointest Oncol)
Among patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis-related HCC, TDF and TAF are associated with lower 2-year and 3-year HCC recurrence rates after curative RFA treatment compared with ETV. However, there were no significant differences in 3-year mortality rates between the ETV, TDF, and TAF groups.
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
11d
Serum type III procollagen, procollagen V, tumour necrosis factor-a, interleukin-6 in liver cirrhosis after antiviral treatment. (PubMed, J Med Biochem)
Group B showed a higher effective treatment rate (97.82%) compared to group A (76.08%). Malnutrition improved significantly more in group B. After treatment, group B exhibited more significant reductions in BMI, TSF, AMC, PA, Hb, ALB, TNF-a, CRP, IL-6, TBIL, AST, ALT, HA, PCIII, and IVC than group A. Entecavir combined with reduced glutathione improves liver function and nutritional status and reduces inflammatory markers in patients with hepatitis B and alcoholic liver cirrhosis, demonstrating high safety and effectiveness.
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha)
13d
Neuronal stress promotes Cre recombinase transfer from oligodendroglia to neurons. (PubMed, Acta Histochem)
The impact of Necrostatin-1s (Nec-1s) and cytarabine on neuronal degeneration was evaluated, along with a comparison of the effects of tamoxifen dissolved in different plant oils on lineage tracing in Sox10/iCreERT2; tdTomato mice, as well as on neuronal degeneration in NTN-1 cKO mice. These results suggest that, under pathological conditions, Cre recombinase can transfer from oligodendroglia to neurons, a process triggered by neuronal stress. This highlights the need for careful consideration in using Cre-loxP lineage tracing and gene-editing methods involving oligodendrocyte lineage cells and neurons.
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SOX10 (SRY-Box 10) • NTN1 (Netrin 1)
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tamoxifen • cytarabine
14d
Risk stratification of low-dose cytarabine and venetoclax in patients with AML ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. (PubMed, Blood Adv)
Although the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) classifications (2017, 2022) for AML have been used to stratify outcomes for patients receiving intensive chemotherapy, application to patients receiving less intensive therapy, like azacitidine plus venetoclax, has been less satisfactory. Overall, these data support the importance of molecular sub-classification in defining treatment outcomes to venetoclax-based therapies. NCT02287233; NCT03069352.
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • FLT3 (Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3) • NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog) • NPM1 (Nucleophosmin 1)
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TP53 mutation • KRAS mutation • NRAS mutation • FLT3-ITD mutation
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • cytarabine • azacitidine
17d
CLEAR-HBV: Combined Light, ExVivo, and Antivirals for Recipients of Lungs From HBV Donors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P4, N=20, Recruiting, University Health Network, Toronto | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
20d
Prevalence and Prognostic Impact of NPM1 Mutation in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Experience from a Single Tertiary Cancer Centre in India. (PubMed, Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk)
Our study confirms NPM1 mutations independently predict improved survival in pediatric AML, though outcomes remain inferior to those reported from high income countries. Larger studies are needed in pediatric AML due to its rare occurrence.
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FLT3 (Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3) • NPM1 (Nucleophosmin 1)
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FLT3-ITD mutation • FLT3 mutation • NPM1 mutation
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sorafenib • cytarabine • midostaurin
21d
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients with High-Risk Karyotypes Benefit from Decitabine in Combination with Modified CAG. (PubMed, Biochem Genet)
This study aims to investigate the genetic characteristics of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) patients and identify which patients derive the greatest benefit from a low-intensity regimen of decitabine combined with modified Cytarabine + Aclarubicin + Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (D-CAG) or intensive chemotherapy (IA regimen). Notably, older patients with complex or monosomal karyotypes exhibited longer median OS than their younger counterparts (P < 0.05). In conclusion, D-CAG may represent a more suitable therapeutic option for AML patients with high-risk karyotypic profiles.
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NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog) • TET2 (Tet Methylcytosine Dioxygenase 2) • CEBPA (CCAAT Enhancer Binding Protein Alpha)
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cytarabine • decitabine • aclarubicin
22d
Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Universal Donor CD33 CAR Natural Killer Cells for AML (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=42, Not yet recruiting, Nationwide Children's Hospital | Trial completion date: Jul 2037 --> Jul 2038 | Initiation date: Jul 2025 --> Apr 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2031 --> Jul 2032
Trial completion date • Trial initiation date • Trial primary completion date
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CD33 (CD33 Molecule)
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cytarabine
22d
Inhibiting silencing information regulator 1 is conducive to the suppression of hepatitis B virus replication by entecavir. (PubMed, J Pharmacol Exp Ther)
In this study, we first probed into the effect of sirtuin 1 inhibitor III (EX527) on hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication following inhibition of silencing information regulator 1 (SIRT1) and whether EX527 can enhance the efficacy of entecavir (ETV) in anti-HBV therapy. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: This study has important theoretical and practical significance. It explores the factors influencing the replication of the hepatitis B virus from a new perspective and provides new ideas for follow-up research.
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha)
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selisistat (SEN-196)