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Alternative Polyadenylation Regulatory Factors Signature for Survival Prediction in Kidney Renal Cell Carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancer Inform)
In addition, the risk score level is associated with TMB, indicating that APA may affect the efficacy of immunotherapy through immune microenvironment-related genes. This helps us better understand the mRNA processing mechanism of renal clear cell carcinoma.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden • IO biomarker
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TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • TAP1 (Transporter 1) • PABPC1 (Poly(A) Binding Protein Cytoplasmic 1)
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Association between hepatitis C virus genotype 4 and renal cell carcinoma: Molecular and virological studies. (PubMed, J Basic Microbiol)
The IEM showed the depositions of NS3 and NS5A in infected renal tissues, while in noninfected samples, were not observed. The study hypothesizes that a correlation between HCV and RCC could exist through successfully detecting HCV-like particles, HCV proteins, and (p53 and p21) in RCC-infected patients.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A)
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TP53 expression
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Oncolytic herpes simplex virus expressing IL-2 controls glioblastoma growth and improves survival. (PubMed, J Immunother Cancer)
Our findings illustrate that G47Δ-mIL2 is efficacious, stimulates antitumor immunity against orthotopic GBM, and may also target GSC. OHSV expressing IL-2 may represent an agent that merits further exploration in patients with GBM.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • CSF2 (Colony stimulating factor 2)
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IL2 expression
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Imlygic (talimogene laherparepvec)
22h
A Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous QEQ278 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=125, Recruiting, Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Trial completion date: Sep 2025 --> Jan 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2025 --> Jan 2026
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
22h
CARE1 Pragmatic Clinical Trial (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=1250, Not yet recruiting, Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
New P3 trial • Metastases
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Opdivo (nivolumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab) • Lenvima (lenvatinib) • Cabometyx (cabozantinib tablet) • Inlyta (axitinib)
1d
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Chromosomal Microarray as a Diagnostic Tool for Mucinous Tubular and Spindle Cell Carcinoma: A Validation Study. (PubMed, Hum Pathol)
MTSCC can be a morphologically heterogenous tumor. Our study validates the detection of characteristic chromosomal CNA for diagnostic use that may be useful in challenging cases with unusual spindle cell or epithelial predominant features, as well as in high-grade tumors.
Journal
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CDKN2A (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A) • CDKN2B (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2B)
1d
Gene expression analyses of GH/IGF axis in triploid crucian carp with growth heterosis. (PubMed, Front Endocrinol (Lausanne))
We proposed that the 11 nonadditive expression of GH/IGF axis genes is related to growth heterosis in 3n. This evidence provides new insights into hybridization and polyploid breeding from the perspective of hormone regulation.
Journal
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IGF1 (Insulin-like growth factor 1) • IGF2 (Insulin-like growth factor 2) • IGFBP1 (Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1)
1d
Interaction of immune cells with renal cancer development: Mendelian randomization (MR) study. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
Our research illustrates the intricate correlation between immune cells and RCC, presenting novel insights for the prospective safeguarding against RCC risk and the exploration of fresh therapeutic targets.
Journal • Immune cell
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
2d
Multiple and hereditary renal tumors: a review for radiologists. (PubMed, Radiologia (Engl Ed))
Relevant data for the radiologist in major RC hereditary syndromes are presented: von-Hippel-Lindau, Chromosome-3 translocation, BRCA-associated protein-1 mutation, RC associated with succinate dehydrogenase deficiency, PTEN, hereditary papillary RC, Papillary thyroid cancer- Papillary RC, Hereditary leiomyomatosis and RC, Birt-Hogg-Dubé, Tuberous sclerosis complex, Lynch, Xp11.2 translocation/TFE3 fusion, Sickle cell trait, DICER1 mutation, Hereditary hyperparathyroidism and jaw tumor, as well as the main syndromes of Wilms tumor predisposition. The concept of "non-hereditary" familial RC and other malignant and benign entities that can present as multiple renal lesions are discussed.
Review • Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset) • TFE3 • DICER1 (Dicer 1 Ribonuclease III)
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PTEN mutation • BRCA mutation • TFE3 translocation • TFE3 fusion
2d
Combination immune checkpoint and targeted protein kinase inhibitors for the treatment of renal cell carcinomas. (PubMed, Pharmacol Res)
When the tumors have metastasized, systemic therapy with protein-tyrosine kinase antagonists including sorafenib, sunitinib, pazopanib, and tivozanib that target vascular endothelial, platelet-derived, fibroblast, hepatocyte, and stem cell factor growth factor receptors (VEGFR, PDGFR, FGFR, MET, and Kit) were prescribed after 2005. The monoclonal antibody immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab (targeting PD1) was approved for the treatment of RCCs in 2015. It is usually used now in combination with ipilimumab (targeting CTLA-4) or cabozantinib (a multikinase blocker). Other combination therapies include pembrolizumab (targeting programed cell death protein 1) and axitinib (a VEGFR and PDGFR blocker) or lenvatinib (a multikinase inhibitor). Since the KEYNOTE-426 clinical trial, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in combination with protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors is now the standard of care for most patients with metastatic renal cell carcinomas and monotherapies are used only in those individuals who cannot receive or tolerate immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Review • Journal
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FGFR (Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Opdivo (nivolumab) • Avastin (bevacizumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab) • sorafenib • Sutent (sunitinib) • everolimus • Lenvima (lenvatinib) • Bavencio (avelumab) • Votrient (pazopanib) • Cabometyx (cabozantinib tablet) • Torisel (temsirolimus) • Inlyta (axitinib) • Welireg (belzutifan) • Fotivda (tivozanib)
2d
Circulating microRNA-155-3p levels predicts response to first line immunotherapy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
This microRNA has unique immunomodulatory properties, thus providing potential biological rationale for our findings. Our results support further work in exploring microRNAs as potential biomarkers of response to immunotherapy.
Journal • IO biomarker • Metastases
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MIR155 (MicroRNA 155)
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Pazopanib stimulates senescence of renal carcinoma cells through targeting nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). (PubMed, J Biochem Mol Toxicol)
Consistently, knockdown of Nrf2 restored the expression of p53 and PAI in ACHN cells. Based on these results, we explored a novel mechanism whereby which Pazopanib displays a cytotoxicity effect in RCC cells through promoting cellular senescence mediated by Nrf2.
Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase)
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TP53 expression
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Votrient (pazopanib)
2d
Boosting Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma-Specific Drug Discovery Using a Deep Learning Algorithm and Single-Cell Analysis. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Finally, five compounds were obtained, including two FDA-approved drugs (flufenamic acid and fludarabine), one endogenous metabolite, one immunology/inflammation-related compound, and one inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase (N4-methylcytidine, a cytosine nucleoside analogue that, like zebularine, has the mechanism of inhibiting DNA methyltransferase). Based on the tumor microenvironment characteristics of ccRCC, five ccRCC-specific compounds were identified, which would give direction of the clinical treatment for ccRCC patients.
Journal
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EPAS1 (Endothelial PAS domain protein 1)
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fludarabine IV
2d
B7-H3 Expression in Breast Cancer and Brain Metastasis. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
However, not all brain metastases showed high levels of expression, with those from colorectal and renal tumours showing a low frequency of B7-H3 expression (0/14 and 2/16, respectively). The prevalence of B7-H3 expression in breast cancers and breast cancer brain metastases indicates potential opportunities for B7-H3 targeted therapies in breast cancer management.
Journal • IO biomarker
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CD276 (CD276 Molecule)
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CD276 expression
2d
The Predictive Role of Serum Lipid Levels, p53 and ki-67, According to Molecular Subtypes in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Study. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Regarding the ER+ and HER2+ subtypes, increased levels of HDL-C pre-NAC and increased levels of LDL-C post-NAC were associated with a better therapeutic response rate. Tumor grading, Ki-67, p53, and LN metastases have a predictive nature for OS, while tumor size, tumor grading, and Ki-67 > 14, and p53+ are predictive for DFS.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • TP53 (Tumor protein P53)
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TP53 mutation • ER positive
2d
Association between PD-L1 Expression and the Prognosis and Clinicopathologic Features of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
A similar trend was observed when comparing PD-L1 expression in TIMCs. However, no differences in overall survival for PD-L1-positive pRCC patients with compared to PD-L1-negative patients were observed in tumor cells or TIMCs.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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PD-L1 expression • PD-L1 negative
2d
A1CF Binding to the p65 Interaction Site on NKRF Decreased IFN-β Expression and p65 Phosphorylation (Ser536) in Renal Carcinoma Cells. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Notably, primary and metastatic samples from renal cancer patients exhibited high A1CF expression, low p65(Ser536) phosphorylation, and decreased IFN-β levels in renal carcinoma tissues compared with the corresponding paracancerous tissues. Our results indicate that A1CF-decreased p65(Ser536) phosphorylation and IFN-β levels may be caused by A1CF competitive binding to the p65-combined site on NKRF and demonstrate the direct binding of A1CF independent of RNA or DNA in signal pathway regulation and tumor promotion in renal carcinoma cells.
Journal
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RRM1 (Ribonucleotide Reductase Catalytic Subunit M1) • APOBEC1 (Apolipoprotein B MRNA Editing Enzyme Catalytic Subunit 1) • IFNB1 (Interferon Beta 1) • RELA (RELA Proto-Oncogene)
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RRM1 deletion • RELA expression
3d
PD-L1 as a Urine Biomarker in Renal Cell Carcinoma-A Case Series and Proof-of-Concept Study. (PubMed, Diagnostics (Basel))
In this proof-of-concept study, we show that PD-L1 can be detected in the urine of RCC patients. Urine PD-L1 levels were found to correlate with the treatment response in mRCC patients and were significantly elevated in treatment-naïve RCC patients.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression • PD-L1 overexpression
3d
Targeting TRIP13 in favorable histology Wilms tumor with nuclear export inhibitors synergizes with doxorubicin. (PubMed, Commun Biol)
We further identify synergy between KPT-330 and doxorubicin, a chemotherapy used in high-risk FHWT. Taken together, we identify XPO1 inhibition with KPT-330 as a potential therapeutic option to treat FHWTs and in combination with doxorubicin, leads to durable remissions in vivo.
Journal • IO biomarker
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TRIP13 (Thyroid Hormone Receptor Interactor 13)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • Xpovio (selinexor)
3d
Journal
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GLI1 (GLI Family Zinc Finger 1)
3d
GHITM regulates malignant phenotype and sensitivity to PD-1 blockade of renal cancer cells via Notch signalling. (PubMed, J Cell Mol Med)
Furthermore, we also showed that YY1 could decrease GHITM level via binding to its promoter. Taken together, our study revealed that GHITM was a promising therapeutic target for KIRC, which could modulate malignant phenotype and sensitivity to PD-1 blockade of renal cancer cells via Notch signalling pathway.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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NOTCH1 (Notch 1) • YY1 (YY1 Transcription Factor)
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NOTCH1 overexpression
3d
Cardamonin mitigates kidney injury by modulating inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptotic signaling in rats subjected to renal ischemia and reperfusion. (PubMed, J Med Life)
Compared to the control group, pretreatment with cardamonin resulted in a significant reduction in these biomarkers and alleviated renal damage. Cardamonin had renoprotective effects against renal ischemia and reperfusion injury via modulating inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis pathways.
Preclinical • Journal
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • IL1B (Interleukin 1, beta)
3d
HIF1α-dependent uncoupling of glycolysis suppresses tumor cell proliferation. (PubMed, Cell Rep)
This is manifested when pyruvate supply is limited, since pyruvate acts as an electron acceptor that prevents the increment of the NADH/NAD+ ratio. Furthermore, this anti-glycolytic function provides a molecular basis to explain how HIF1α can suppress tumor cell proliferation by increasing the NADH/NAD+ ratio.
Journal • Tumor cell
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HIF1A (Hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit) • GAPDH (Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)
4d
Dual-loss of PBRM1 and RAD51 identifies hyper-sensitive subset patients to immunotherapy in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancer Immunol Immunother)
PBRM1 and RAD51 dual-loss ccRCC indicates superior responses to immunotherapy. Dual-loss ccRCC harbors an immune-desert microenvironment but enriched with M1 macrophages. Dual-loss ccRCC is susceptible to defective homologous recombination but possesses high chromosomal stability.
Journal • IO biomarker
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HRD (Homologous Recombination Deficiency) • PBRM1 (Polybromo 1) • RAD51 (RAD51 Homolog A)
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HRD • PBRM1 mutation • RAD51 mutation
4d
Evaluation of tumor response to immune checkpoint inhibitors by a 3D immunotumoroid model. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
Immunotumoroid response to ICIs (nivolumab, pembrolizumab, and durvalumab) and chemotherapy (cisplatin, gemcitabine, and paclitaxel) was monitored in real-time with Cytotox Red staining in an Incucyte device, and the immunotumoroid response was compared to retrospective clinical drug responses. This model could enable valuable insights into the complex interactions between cancer cells, the immune system, and the microenvironment. This is a feasibility study on a small number of cases, and additional studies with larger case numbers are required including correlation with clinical response.
Journal • Checkpoint inhibition
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Opdivo (nivolumab) • cisplatin • Imfinzi (durvalumab) • gemcitabine • paclitaxel
4d
FAPI-PET: 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET for Imaging of FAP Expressing Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=158, Completed, University Hospital, Essen | Recruiting --> Completed | Trial completion date: Jun 2024 --> Mar 2024
Trial completion • Trial completion date
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FAP (Fibroblast activation protein, alpha)
4d
Interstitial Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Unresectable/Unablatable Kidney Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=17, Recruiting, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Jun 2025 --> Jun 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2024 --> Jun 2025
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
4d
PAPMET: Testing Cabozantinib, Crizotinib, Savolitinib and Sunitinib in Kidney Cancer Which Has Progressed (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=152, Active, not recruiting, National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Trial completion date: Jan 2023 --> Dec 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Oct 2020 --> Oct 2023
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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MET (MET proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase)
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MET mutation • MET expression
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Xalkori (crizotinib) • Sutent (sunitinib) • Cabometyx (cabozantinib tablet) • Orpathys (savolitinib) • Cometriq (cabozantinib capsule)
4d
New P1/2 trial • Combination therapy • Metastases
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab) • alintegimod (7HP349)
4d
PSMA Therapy and Immunotherapy in Kidney Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=37, Not yet recruiting, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
New P1/2 trial • Metastases
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • PNT2002
4d
Cellular senescence and metabolic reprogramming model based on bulk/single-cell RNA sequencing reveals PTGER4 as a therapeutic target for ccRCC. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
We also demonstrated that PTGER4, a key gene in SeMRM, regulated ccRCC cell proliferation, lipid levels and the cell cycle in vivo and in vitro. Together, the utilization of SeMRM has the potential to function as a dependable clinical characteristic to increase the accuracy of prognostic assessment for patients diagnosed with ccRCC, thereby facilitating the selection of suitable treatment strategies.
Journal
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PTGER4 (Prostaglandin E Receptor 4)
4d
ESCO2's oncogenic role in human tumors: a pan-cancer analysis and experimental validation. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
In conclusion, ESCO2 is a possible pan-cancer biomarker and oncogene that can reliably predict the prognosis of cancer patients. ESCO2 was also implicated in the cell cycle and proliferation regulation. In a nutshell, ESCO2 is a therapeutically viable and dependable target.
Journal • Pan tumor
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CDK1 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 1) • ESCO2 (Establishment Of Sister Chromatid Cohesion N-Acetyltransferase 2)
4d
Ginsenoside Rh4 Facilitates the Sensitivity of Renal Cell Carcinoma to Ferroptosis via the NRF2 Pathway. (PubMed, Arch Esp Urol)
Rh4 made RCC cells more sensitive to ferroptosis by inhibiting the NRF2 signaling and suppressing the expression of antioxidant enzymes. Therefore, combining Rh4 with ferroptosis-inducing reagents to treat RCC had potential therapeutic application.
Journal
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GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4) • CAT (Catalase)
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RSL3
5d
PRETZCEL: CD8 Minibody Repeatability Study (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=12, Recruiting, ImaginAb, Inc. | Trial completion date: Jul 2024 --> Dec 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2024 --> Dec 2025
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
5d
iPREDICT: Study of Zirconium Zr 89 Crefmirlimab Berdoxam PET/CT in Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Malignancies (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=80, Recruiting, ImaginAb, Inc. | Phase classification: P2b --> P2 | Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2024 --> Jul 2025
Phase classification • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • IO biomarker • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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PD-L1 expression • KRAS mutation • KRAS G12C • MET mutation • CD8 expression
5d
SMILe: Spinal Morphine or Intravenous Lidocaine in Robot-assisted Upper Urologic Surgery (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=220, Recruiting, Hans Bahlmann | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Surgery
5d
Pro-cancer role of CD276 as a novel biomarker for clear cell renal cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Urol Oncol)
CD276 expression was significantly increased in ccRCC tissues and cells and positively correlated with patient prognosis. CD276 is a potential prognostic biomarker of ccRCC. Overall, this study provides a potential therapeutic strategy for ccRCC.
Journal
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CD276 (CD276 Molecule)
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CD276 expression
5d
TFE3-SLC36A1 axis promotes resistance to glucose starvation in kidney cancer cells. (PubMed, J Biol Chem)
Suppressing TFE3 or SLC36A1 significantly increases cellular sensitivity to GLUT1 inhibitor in kidney cancer cells. Collectively, we uncover a functional TFE3-SLC36A1 axis that responds to glucose starvation and enhances starvation tolerance in kidney cancer.
Journal
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TFE3 • SLC2A1 (Solute Carrier Family 2 Member 1)
5d
PTK6: An emerging biomarker for prognosis and immunotherapeutic response in clear cell renal carcinoma (KIRC). (PubMed, Heliyon)
It also correlates positively with neo-antigens (NEO) and DNA ploidy changes in KIRC. This research delves into PTK6's role in KIRC development, suggesting PTK6 as a possible biomarker for prognosis and treatment in KIRC.
Journal • IO biomarker
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PTK6 (Protein Tyrosine Kinase 6)
6d
Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characterization of Xanthomatous Giant Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas: Further Support for a Close Morphologic Spectrum to Eosinophilic Solid and Cystic Renal Cell Carcinomas. (PubMed, Am J Surg Pathol)
Our research supports the concept that Xanthomatous giant cell renal cell carcinoma (XGC RCC) shares clinicopathological and molecular characteristics with ESC RCC and shows a relatively positive prognosis, providing further support for a close morphologic spectrum between the two. We propose considering XGC RCC as a distinct subtype of ESC RCC.
Journal
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TSC2 (TSC complex subunit 2) • TSC1 (TSC complex subunit 1) • MME (Membrane Metalloendopeptidase) • GPNMB (Glycoprotein Nmb) • CTSK (Cathepsin K) • PAX8 (Paired box 8)
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TSC1 mutation • TSC2 mutation
6d
The vasculogenic mimicry related signature predicts the prognosis and immunotherapy response in renal clear cell carcinoma. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
The VMRI identified in this study allows for accurate prognosis assessment of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma and identification of patient populations that will benefit from immunotherapy, providing valuable insights for future precision treatment of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma.
Journal
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MAPK1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1) • MMP9 (Matrix metallopeptidase 9) • CDH5 (Cadherin 5)
6d
MV: The Man Van Project (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=4000, Recruiting, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
New trial