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Other names: SOX2, SRY-Box 2, SRY (Sex Determining Region Y)-Box 2, Sex Determining Region Y-Box, SRY-Related HMG-Box Gene 2, Transcription Factor SOX-2, MCOPS3, ANOP3
2d
Altered perivascular diffusivity in glioblastoma: integrating DTI-ALPS index with radio-pathomic and histopathologic correlates. (PubMed, J Neurooncol)
Our findings suggest that GBM-associated perivascular invasion disrupts glymphatic function, as evidenced by a significantly lower DTI-ALPS index in the tumor-affected hemisphere. The inverse correlation between the DTI-ALPS index and both volume and cellularity metrics highlights the extent to which GBM alters perivascular fluid dynamics.
Journal
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SOX2
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IDH wild-type
4d
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
6d
Chrysin ameliorates methotrexate-induced hippocampal neurogenesis impairment by suppressing of oxidative stress and upregulating antioxidant enzyme activity in rodents. (PubMed, PLoS One)
However, chrysin significantly reversed the effects of MTX on these parameters. In conclusion, chrysin exhibits neuroprotective effects against MTX-induced neurogenesis impairment by upregulating antioxidant enzyme activity, reducing oxidative stress, and improving protein expression related to neurogenesis.
Preclinical • Journal
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NFE2L2 (Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2 Like 2) • SOX2 • NES (Nestin) • BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
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methotrexate
7d
Huang-qin decoction increases the sensitivity of EGFR-TKIs to NSCLC cells by regulating stat3/GPX4 to induce redox ratio and ROS to inhibit CSCs. (PubMed, J Tradit Complement Med)
Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, 5-Ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay, colony formation assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI assay were performed to detect the anti-cancer effects of HQD and EGFR-TKIs (1st generation EGFR-TKI gefitinib or 3rd generation EGFR-TKI Osimertinib) in different NSCLC cell lines. Moreover, the drug safety, anti-cancer effect and potential mechanism of the therapy of HQD and EGFR-TKIs were confirmed in vivo. HQD enhances the anti-cancer effect of EGFR-TKIs in NSCLC through ROS-mediated CSC makers inhibition by suppressing stat3/GPX4 axis to induce redox ratio, providing a novel strategy for the treatment of NSCLC patients.
Journal
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PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • STAT3 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 3) • SOX2 • GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4) • ALDH1A1 (Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1 Family Member A1) • ANXA5 (Annexin A5) • DUOX2 (Dual Oxidase 2)
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Tagrisso (osimertinib) • gefitinib
11d
SATB2 Induces Malignant Transformation and Cancer Stem Cell Characteristics, and Inhibition of Its Expression Reverses Drug Resistance in Mesothelioma. (PubMed, Cells)
In CSC-enriched cells, SATB2 inhibition was associated with increased sensitivity to cisplatin and pemetrexed, concomitant with reduced OCT4 and SOX2 expression. Collectively, these findings support SATB2 as a candidate therapeutic target in MPM and suggest that SATB2 suppression may enhance chemotherapy response when combined with standard agents.
Journal • IO biomarker
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • KLF4 (Kruppel-like factor 4) • SOX2 • POU5F1 (POU Class 5 Homeobox 1) • XIAP (X-Linked Inhibitor Of Apoptosis) • NANOG (Nanog Homeobox) • SATB2 (SATB Homeobox 2)
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cisplatin • pemetrexed
11d
Mechanistic insights into hepatic metastasis of pancreatic cancer: molecular perspectives. (PubMed, Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol)
Future research should focus on elucidating the spatiotemporal dynamics of these mechanisms and integrating immunotherapy with molecular targeting to improve outcomes for PC patients with hepatic metastasis. This review aims to provide a reference for the mechanism research and therapeutic intervention of hepatic metastasis of pancreatic cancer (HMPC).
Review • Journal
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PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • SOX2 • HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1) • PAK2 (P21 (RAC1) Activated Kinase 2) • SNAI2 (Snail Family Transcriptional Repressor 2)
12d
KIF20A inhibits TRIM21-dependent ubiquitination of DHX9 to boost SOX2 stability, enhancing OSCC stemness and ferroptosis resistance. (PubMed, Cell Death Dis)
Notably, treatment with ENMD-2076 (identified through Connectivity Map analysis) significantly reduced KIF20A expression, attenuated CSC characteristics, augmented cisplatin sensitivity, and exerted marked antitumor activity. These findings elucidate a novel KIF20A-DHX9-SOX2 regulatory axis that simultaneously governs CSC maintenance and ferroptosis evasion in OSCC. Targeting KIF20A, either as a monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy, may offer a promising strategy to improve therapeutic outcomes in OSCC.
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SOX2 • KIF20A (Kinesin Family Member 20A) • TRIM21 (Tripartite Motif Containing 21)
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cisplatin • ENMD-2076
12d
Design and optimization of selective and potent LSD1 inhibitors with tranylcypromine-pyrimidine scaffold for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. (PubMed, Bioorg Chem)
7a induced apoptosis while upregulating the differentiation marker CD86 and downregulating the stem cell-associated proteins SOX2 and CD44. Collectively, these findings establish compound 7a, a tranylcypromine-pyrimidine derivative, provides the structural foundation for the development of LSD1 inhibitors for the treatment of AML.
Journal
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SOX2 • CD86 (CD86 Molecule)
17d
GARD: Genomic Data based Drug Repurposing in Head and Neck Cancer with Large Language Model Validation. (PubMed, bioRxiv)
Drug-gene mapping revealed candidates spanning already in clinical trials for HNC (e.g. Afatinib, Cabozantinib, Dasatinib, Brigatinib, Lenvatinib, Capivasertib, Erdafitinib) and emerging or repurposing candidates (Amuvatinib, XL765 (Voxtalisib), Golotimod, Artenimol, Quercetin, and Acetylsalicylic Acid), offering opportunities for precision repurposing...These included targeted therapies such as Fostamatinib, Nintedanib, Brigatinib, Regorafenib, and Lenvatinib, as well as emerging compounds like Artenimol, Quercetin, and Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin). Through a combination of genomic analysis, network expansion, and literature validation, the GARD pipeline offers a powerful way to accelerate personalized cancer treatments while reducing cost and development time.
Journal • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • SOX2 • CLDN1 (Claudin 1) • TLR7 (Toll Like Receptor 7) • EIF4G1 (Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma, 1)
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Gilotrif (afatinib) • dasatinib • Lenvima (lenvatinib) • Cabometyx (cabozantinib tablet) • Balversa (erdafitinib) • Stivarga (regorafenib) • Alunbrig (brigatinib) • Truqap (capivasertib) • nintedanib • Tavalisse (fostamatinib) • amuvatinib (MP470) • aspirin • voxtalisib (SAR245409)
18d
Integrated Analysis Reveals ZNF184 as a Novel Regulator of Stemness-Associated Paclitaxel Resistance and Tumor Progression in Breast Cancer. (PubMed, Mol Carcinog)
Pan-cancer analysis revealed the potential of ZNF184 as a prognostic and predictive biomarker for adverse clinical outcomes. Collectively, these findings reveal a previously unknown role of ZNF184 in breast cancer progression and paclitaxel resistance, providing new insights into ZNF184 as a potential therapeutic target for cancer patients.
Journal
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SOX2 • POU5F1 (POU Class 5 Homeobox 1) • ALDH1A1 (Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1 Family Member A1) • NANOG (Nanog Homeobox)
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POU5F1 expression
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paclitaxel
18d
M1 macrophage-derived CXCL12 drives neurogenic heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury. (PubMed, Neural Regen Res)
These findings indicate a causal relationship between the pathological process of neurogenic heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury and the activation of the CXCL12-CXCR4-phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-protein kinase B signaling axis, which modulates bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell function through M1 macrophage polarization. This study reveals a key mechanism driving the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, providing new directions for early warning and targeted treatment of neurogenic heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury.
Journal
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CXCR4 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor 4) • CXCL12 (C-X-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 12) • LYN (LYN Proto-Oncogene Src Family Tyrosine Kinase) • SOX2 • CXCL1 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1)
19d
Advances in multi-omics for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic perspectives. (PubMed, Protein Cell)
Despite these developments, the clinical translation of multi-omics findings remains limited due to the lack of standardized analytical pipelines, insufficient multi-center validation, and the high cost and technical complexity of integrating multi-omics data into routine clinical workflows. Future research integrating artificial intelligence with multi-omics data holds promise for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and enabling more precise therapeutic decision-making in ESCC.
Journal • IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • FGFR1 (Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1) • NOTCH1 (Notch 1) • SOX2
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TP53 mutation • PIK3CA mutation