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CANCER:

Melanoma

Related cancers:
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ASTEROID: A Trial of ASTX660 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=61, Active, not recruiting, Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Mar 2026 --> Dec 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2026 --> Dec 2026
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase)
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HER-2 positive • ER positive • HER-2 negative • EGFR amplification • IDH wild-type • ER positive + HER-2 negative • HER-2 negative + ER positive
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • tolinapant (ASTX660)
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The French E3N Prospective Cohort Study (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=100000, Active, not recruiting, Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France | Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Dec 2046
Trial completion date
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Micropillar Topography Regulates Morphology and Melanogenesis in Melanoma Cells. (PubMed, J Funct Biomater)
Comparable trends were observed for Matrigel-coated substrates, indicating that microscale topography exerted consistent effects on B16-F10 melanoma cell responses across the tested extracellular matrix conditions. Collectively, our results demonstrate that surface topography with narrow pillar microstructures is associated with topography-dependent changes in cell behavior and melanogenic activity, providing insights into how microscale topographic confinement influences melanoma cell morphology and melanogenic activity.
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TYRP1 (Tyrosinase Related Protein 1) • MITF (Melanocyte Inducing Transcription Factor)
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Real-World 30-Day Mortality After the Last Dose of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study in Turkey. (PubMed, Curr Oncol)
Patients who died within 30 days had significantly shorter progression-free survival (1.18 vs. 4.63 months) and overall survival (2.30 vs. 14.39 months) compared with survivors. These findings suggest that routine assessment of inflammatory and nutritional biomarkers alongside tumor burden parameters may help identify patients at high risk of early mortality and inform the timing of supportive care in ICI-treated populations.
Retrospective data • Journal • Checkpoint inhibition • Real-world evidence • IO biomarker
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
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A novel prenylflavonoid with efficacy in cancer therapy by targeting ceramide-orchestrated signaling. (PubMed, Front Pharmacol)
Notably, ceramide induced by GH01 interacted with mitochondria, thus releasing cytochrome c, which in turn activated caspase-9 and caspase-3, ultimately triggering cellular apoptosis. Additionally, the supplementation of inhibitors of caspase-3 and exogenous ceramide further confirmed the above apoptosis mechanism.
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CASP3 (Caspase 3) • CASP9 (Caspase 9)
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Small-Molecule Targeting of VDAC Disrupts Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Suppresses Melanoma Cell Survival and Migration. (PubMed, Cells)
Overall, SC18 disrupted mitochondrial metabolism, induced oxidative stress, and impaired survival and motility pathways, with more pronounced effects in low/amelanotic than in melanotic melanoma cells. Together, these findings support the further development of SC18 as a mitochondrial metabolic disruptor that targets redox vulnerabilities in melanoma.
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VDAC1 (Voltage Dependent Anion Channel 1) • VDAC3 (Voltage Dependent Anion Channel 3)
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Structure-Based Virtual Screening and Mechanistic Characterization of Methotrexate and Selinexor as Potent Anti-Melanogenic Agents via Multi-Pathway Suppression of MITF. (PubMed, Cells)
Additionally, they bolster the intracellular antioxidant defense system. These findings unveil a sophisticated regulatory network and suggest that with strict control of systemic exposure through optimized topical formulations, these FDA-approved agents could be further investigated as potential localized treatments for pigmentary disorders.
Preclinical • Journal
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CTNNB1 (Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) • MITF (Melanocyte Inducing Transcription Factor)
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Xpovio (selinexor) • methotrexate
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Evaluating the Use of Tumor Bank DNA to Validate Genetic Factors Impacting Opioid Response in Patients with Advanced Cancer. (PubMed, Curr Oncol)
In this retrospective cohort study, clinical data (morphine equivalent daily dose, demographics) and genetic data (single-nucleotide polymorphisms) were analyzed across 31 candidate loci...Ultimately, tumor bank DNA is a feasible resource for pharmacogenetic research. Identified loci may contribute to variability in opioid response and support future personalized pain management strategies.
Retrospective data • Journal
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NFKBIA (NFKB Inhibitor Alpha 2) • OPRM1 (Opioid Receptor Mu 1) • COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase)
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BEAT-MBM: Bevacizumab and Atezolizumab With or Without Cobimetinib in Treating Patients With Untreated Melanoma Brain Metastases (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=29, Active, not recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Jun 2026 --> Jun 2028 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2026 --> Jun 2028
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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PD-L1 expression • BRAF V600 • BRAF wild-type
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Tecentriq (atezolizumab) • Cotellic (cobimetinib)
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Phase II Study Incorporating Pegylated Interferon In the Treatment For Children With High-Risk Melanoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=29, Active, not recruiting, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Trial completion date: May 2026 --> May 2031
Trial completion date
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temozolomide • ViraferonPeg (peginterferon-α-2b)
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DAHT: Dermoscopy Augmented Histology Trial, a Randomized Controlled Trial (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=258, Not yet recruiting, Herlev Hospital | Trial completion date: Jun 2027 --> Dec 2027
Trial completion date
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Dietary lemon essential oil mitigates metalaxyl-induced oxidative stress, hematological disruptions, and immunotoxicity in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with associated changes in splenic MAPK-and caspase-related gene expression. (PubMed, Res Vet Sci)
Conversely, dietary CLPO enhanced immune-antioxidant function, restored hematological profiles, mitigated gene expression disturbances, and preserved splenic structure. Overall, dietary CLPO supplementation significantly attenuated several adverse effects under the present experimental conditions, highlighting its potential as a protective additive in aquafeeds.
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IL10 (Interleukin 10) • MAPK1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • CASP8 (Caspase 8) • MAPK14 (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 14) • MPO (Myeloperoxidase)