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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog)

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Other names: PTEN, Phosphatase and tensin homolog, Mutated In Multiple Advanced Cancers 1, Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog, Phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-Trisphosphate 3-Phosphatase And Dual-Specificity Protein Phosphatase PTEN, MMAC1, TEP1, MMAC1 Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog Deleted On Chromosome 10, Mitochondrial Phosphatase And Tensin Protein Alpha, Phosphatase And Tensin-Like Protein, Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Mitochondrial PTENalpha, PTENbeta, PTEN1, CWS1, GLM2, MHAM
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Crosstalk between EZH2 and DNA methylation mediates neuroendocrine prostate cancer lineage plasticity. (PubMed, Nat Commun)
Conversely, in prostate adenocarcinoma models, DNMT1 deletion leads to de-repression of neuroendocrine lineage genes with a loss of H3K27me3 marks. Our findings reveal a functional interplay between two repressive epigenetic machineries that mediates lineage plasticity in prostate cancer.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • RB1 (RB Transcriptional Corepressor 1) • MYCN (MYCN Proto-Oncogene BHLH Transcription Factor) • DNMT1 (DNA methyltransferase 1)
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RB1 deletion • MYCN expression
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Molecular factors associated with lung cancer in people living with HIV. (PubMed, Braz J Infect Dis)
These alterations, together with oxidative stress, promote a pro-tumorigenic microenvironment. A deeper understanding of these mechanisms may enable early biomarker identification and the design of targeted preventive and therapeutic strategies for lung cancer in PLWH.
Review • Journal
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • CDKN2A (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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Macrocephaly and Characteristic MRI Findings as Early Clues to a Hereditary Overgrowth Syndrome. (PubMed, Cureus)
Brain MRI revealed multiple enlarged perivascular spaces involving the bilateral subcortical white matter and the corpus callosum, as well as callosal thickening. Genetic testing identified a heterozygous likely pathogenic variant in the PTEN gene, with maternal transmission confirmed on familial testing. Timely genetic diagnosis allows appropriate genetic counselling and clinical follow-up.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog)
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Differential Response to 177Lu-PSMA-617 in Patients with Tumor Suppressor Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. (PubMed, J Nucl Med)
TP53, PTEN, and RB1 mutations were linked to inferior overall survival in LuPSMA-treated patients and may serve as prognostic biomarkers. Prospective validation is required to establish their predictive value.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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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) • RB1 (RB Transcriptional Corepressor 1) • PALB2 (Partner and localizer of BRCA2) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
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TP53 mutation • PTEN mutation • PALB2 mutation • RB1 mutation • CHEK2 mutation
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Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan)
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A syngeneic glioblastoma mouse model with mesenchymal hallmarks. (PubMed, Neuroscience)
The humane endpoint was reached after 6-8 weeks, allowing for timely treatment intervention and monitoring of tumor progression. Therefore, the AMG5 line provides a new tool in glioma research by generating reproducible GBM with features of mesenchymal subtype to address emerging questions and to better understand GBM development.
Preclinical • Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • NF1 (Neurofibromin 1) • SOX2 • OLIG2 (Oligodendrocyte Transcription Factor 2)
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TP53 mutation • PTEN mutation
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FBXO32 activates the PI3K/AKT pathway by inhibiting PTEN through ubiquitination of TAL1 in hepatocellular carcinoma. (PubMed, Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res)
Our study has shown that FBXO32 facilitates HCC growth and metastasis via the PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling through ubiquitination of TAL1. Consequently, FBXO32 emerges as a promising target for therapeutic intervention in the treatment of HCC.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • FBXO32 (F-Box Protein 32) • TAL1 (TAL BHLH Transcription Factor 1)
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The oncogenome of the domestic cat. (PubMed, Science)
By identifying 31 driver genes, mutational signatures, viral sequences, and tumor-predisposing germline variants, our study provides insight into the domestic cat oncogenome. We demonstrate key similarities with the human oncogenome, confirming the cat as a valuable model for comparative studies, and identify potentially actionable mutations, aligning with a "One Medicine" approach.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog)
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NanoScript-Enabled Nonviral Transient Repression of Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog for Axonal Regeneration and Central Nervous System Injury Repair. (PubMed, ACS Nano)
Importantly, PTEN expression partially rebounded by DPI-28, aligning with the intended transient activity window of the nanoscript system and supporting its translational safety. Through this combination of precise, nonintegrative gene modulation and broad downstream remodeling, NS-PTEN addresses both intrinsic neuronal limitations and extrinsic inhibitory features of the SCI microenvironment.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • IL10 (Interleukin 10) • CD31 (Platelet and endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1) • PECAM1 (Platelet And Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule 1) • GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) • OCLN (Occludin)
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Loss of the tumor suppressor PTEN activates cell-intrinsic interferon signaling to drive immune resistance. (PubMed, Genes Dev)
Notably, PTEN loss also results in a dependency on an activated DNA damage response pathway, leading to an exquisite vulnerability to CDK12 inhibition. Our study suggests an interferon adaptation model in which tumors driven by PTEN deficiency inherently activate the interferon response, enabling them to adapt to interferon cytotoxicity and gain resistance to immunotherapies.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • STAT1 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 1)
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Tumor-associated neutrophils in renal cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
Emerging data also link neutrophil-rich stromal inflammation with the tumor resident microbiome, suggesting composite TAN-microbiome biomarkers for refined risk stratification. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on phenotypic diversity, regulatory circuits and functional programs of TANs and NETs in RCC, and discuss their prognostic and predictive significance, as well as therapeutic strategies aimed at chemokine blockade, complement modulation, NET inhibition and neutrophil re-education.
Review • Journal • IO biomarker
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • CXCL8 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8) • CXCL1 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1)
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Cerebrovascular Malformations Associated With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and HHT-Like Syndromes: A Comparative Overview. (PubMed, Eur J Neurol)
Although many syndromes mimic HHT, few combine mucosal telangiectasias, high-flow AVMs, and recurrent hemorrhage. Integrating clinical, imaging, and genetic data enables precise diagnosis, risk stratification, and personalized management.
Clinical • Review • Journal
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • NF1 (Neurofibromin 1) • SMAD4 (SMAD family member 4)
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Clathrin-associated SCYL2 contributes to the activation of PI3K/AKT signaling and tumorigenesis through PTEN phosphorylation in adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma. (PubMed, Cancer Gene Ther)
Furthermore, the inhibition of clathrin-coated vesicles (CCVs) by CHC downregulation or inhibition suppresses cell survival by reducing phosphorylated PTEN at the STT, suggesting that SCYL2 enhances PTEN phosphorylation through CCVs as a signaling platform. Our results indicate that SCYL2/CHC complex plays a pivotal role in regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through PTEN phosphorylation, thus leading to tumor development and may be a promising novel target for treating tumors.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • CLTC (Clathrin Heavy Chain)