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NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)

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Other names: NAPSA, Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase, Kidney-Derived Aspartic Protease-Like Protein, Aspartyl Protease 4, TA01/TA02, Napsin-1, Napsin-A, Asp 4, ASP4, NAP1, NAPA, Pronapsin A, SNAPA, Kdap, KAP
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Structure-guided rational design of ferritin nanocages unlocks thermoresponsive channels for accelerated drug encapsulation. (PubMed, Int J Biol Macromol)
Further functionalization with an RGD peptide enhanced glioblastoma-targeted cellular uptake, and DOX-loaded RGD-D44A nanocages demonstrated potent antitumor efficacy in vivo. Collectively, these findings establish a rational mutation-based approach to fine-tune channel-adjacent interfacial dynamics, providing a generalizable framework for thermoresponsive macromolecular carrier design.
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TFRC • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
20d
Primary Gastric Adenocarcinoma with Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 Positivity Mimicking Gastric Metastasis from Lung Cancer: A Case Report. (PubMed, Surg Case Rep)
This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by TTF-1-positive gastric tumors, which may be mistaken for metastatic lesions from lung cancer. As TTF-1 expression is not entirely specific to tissues of lung or thyroid origin, diagnosis should be based on a comprehensive evaluation of morphological and immunohistochemical findings, together with clinical information, including treatment response and disease course.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker
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TTF1 (Transcription Termination Factor 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • CDX2 (Caudal Type Homeobox 2) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • carboplatin • pemetrexed
1m
Pulmonary Solid and Granular Adenocarcinomas Expressing HepPar1: Highly Aggressive Tumors Exhibiting Mitochondrial Adaptation to STK11 Mutations rather than Hepatoid Differentiation. (PubMed, Mod Pathol)
We conclude that isolated HepPar1 expression in LUAD reflects mitochondrial adaptation to STK11 mutations rather than bona fide hepatocellular differentiation, and that HepPar1-expressing solid and granular adenocarcinomas (SAGA) represent an undifferentiated (solid, TTF1-negative) variant in this spectrum of tumors. Recognition of these tumors is warranted due to their exceptionally aggressive behavior, distinct pathogenomic features and common association with diagnostic challenges.
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STK11 (Serine/threonine kinase 11) • GPC3 (Glypican 3) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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STK11 mutation
1m
Clinicopathological features of anaplastic lymphoma kinase-rearranged lung adenocarcinoma initially misdiagnosed with invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma - a retrospective study. (PubMed, Pol J Pathol)
Next-generation sequencing analysis confirmed ALK rearrangements in 3 cases. Accurate identification of this specific subtype of lung adenocarcinoma is essential for administering appropriate treatment and reducing the risk of potential misdiagnosis.
Retrospective data • Journal
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ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • TTF1 (Transcription Termination Factor 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase) • HNF1A (HNF1 Homeobox A) • MUC5AC (Mucin 5AC)
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ALK rearrangement
1m
Analysis of SWI Complex Subunits in 69 Cases of TTF-1 Negative Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma. (PubMed, Diagn Cytopathol)
The uniqueness of this study lies in the large number of cases, with their specimens obtained via cytopathological methods and immunostained with all five common SWI markers. This study contributes to the familiarity and awareness of pathologists and oncologists by highlighting the importance of cytomorphology and immunohistochemical profile of SWI/SNF-deficient NSCLC-NOS, facilitating earlier diagnosis, and may ultimately lead to more specific and novel therapeutic targets.
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SMARCA4 (SWI/SNF related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily A, member 4) • ARID1B (AT-Rich Interaction Domain 1B) • ARID2 (AT-Rich Interaction Domain 2) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Pulmonary immunohistochemical markers may be positive in gastric adenocarcinomas associated with autoimmune metaplastic atrophic gastritis. (PubMed, Histopathology)
TTF-1 and Napsin A immunoreactivity was present in the background gastric mucosa almost exclusively in the AMAG-associated cases. This immunoreactivity is also present in AMAG-associated adenocarcinomas more commonly than non-AMAG-associated adenocarcinomas. This knowledge may aid pathologists in avoiding the pitfall of diagnosing metastatic lung cancer, as the expression is patchy and may also be seen in atrophic background mucosa.
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NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
1m
Lithium, a GSK-3β inhibitor, attenuates depression and chemobrain induced by doxorubicin in rats: Emphasis on brain BDNF/TrkB/Akt/GSK-3β/mTOR/Nrf2/HO-1 axis. (PubMed, J Pharmacol Exp Ther)
SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to detect antidepressant and procognitive effects of lithium in DOX-induced chemobrain via GSK-3β inhibition. Accordingly, lithium offers a promising therapeutic target for the management of chemotherapy-induced depression and chemobrain.
Preclinical • Journal
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NTRK2 (Neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2) • mTOR (Mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase) • HMOX1 (Heme Oxygenase 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase) • BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride
2ms
Harnessing machine learning-driven multiomics integration: deciphering programmed cell death networks for prognostication and immunotherapy prediction in lung adenocarcinoma. (PubMed, Cell Biol Toxicol)
The PCD signature confers significant potential to predict prognosis of LUAD in patients, and NAPSA is promising as a new marker for predicting the efficacy of immunotherapy.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Cytopathologic Features of Metastatic Malignant Mesothelioma With SMARCB1 (INI-1) Deficient Diagnosed by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Case Report. (PubMed, Diagn Cytopathol)
This case highlights the cytomorphological features and immunophenotype of INI-1 deficient MM diagnosed through FNA. An accurate diagnosis requires a thorough clinicopathological correlation and a comprehensive IHC panel.
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SMARCA4 (SWI/SNF related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily A, member 4) • WT1 (WT1 Transcription Factor) • SMARCB1 (SWI/SNF Related, Matrix Associated, Actin Dependent Regulator Of Chromatin, Subfamily B, Member 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Tumor-to-Tumor Metastasis of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-Mutated Lung Adenocarcinoma to a Meningioma 14 Years After Curative Lobectomy: A Case Report. (PubMed, Cureus)
Following diagnosis, the patient received postoperative radiation therapy followed by osimertinib, and she remains recurrence-free three years after surgery. This case highlights an exceptionally rare pattern of recurrence, tumor-to-tumor metastasis of EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma after right upper lobectomy into a meningioma, occurring 14 years after curative surgery. Oncologists should recognize that EGFR-mutated lung cancer can recur after an exceptionally long disease-free interval through rare metastatic patterns such as tumor-to-tumor metastasis.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR exon 19 deletion
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Tagrisso (osimertinib)
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Pulmonary Hamartoma Initially Misdiagnosed as Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (PubMed, Respirol Case Rep)
Symptoms resolved postoperatively with no recurrence at 6-month follow-up. This case highlights potential false-positive biopsy/IHC results from entrapped benign epithelium and the role of surgical excision for definitive diagnosis.
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NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Phase classification • Liquid biopsy
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NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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FoundationOne® Liquid CDx