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Theano Makridou¹, Elena Vlastou², Vasilios Kouloulias³, Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos⁴, Kalliopi Platoni^4,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3611-3632, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069101 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Nanomedicine has evolved significantly over the last decades and expanded its applications in pediatric oncology, which represents a special domain with unique patients and distinct requirements. Τhe need for early cancer diagnosis and more effective and targeted therapies aiming to increase the pediatric patients’ survival rates and minimize the treatment-related side effects to survivors is profound. Nanoparticles (NPs) come as a beacon of hope to provide sensitive cancer diagnostic tools and assist contrast agents’ transport to the malignant tumors. Besides, NPs could be designed to deliver targeted drugs and genes to tumors, minimizing the medicine-related… More >

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Boxuan Han^1,2,#, Shaokun Liu^3,#, Ridhima Das³, Shiqian Liu⁴, Yang Zhang^1,2,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3633-3656, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.071296 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advancing Cellular Therapeutics in Oncology: Innovations, Challenges, and Clinical Translation)
Abstract Organoid technology, characterized by high fidelity in mimicking the in vivo microenvironment, preservation of tumor heterogeneity, and capacity for high-throughput operations, has emerged as a critical tool in head and neck cancer research. To address clinical challenges in head and neck cancer management—including marked tumor heterogeneity, therapeutic resistance, and significant prognostic variability—this review focuses on four key translational applications of organoid technology: In mechanistic studies, organoid models provide a reliable platform for investigating tumorigenesis, progression, and drug resistance mechanisms. In personalized therapy, organoid-based drug sensitivity testing enables data-driven clinical decision-making. For biomarker discovery, organoids facilitate the More >

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Chenglu Lu^1,#, Huiting Zhang^2,#, Ujjal K. Bhawal^3,4, Lei Wang¹, Jingwu Li¹, Pangzhou Chen^5,*, Lewei Zhu^6,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3657-3678, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069703 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Novel Targets and Biomarkers in Solid Tumors)
Abstract The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex network composed of non-tumor cells, extracellular matrix, blood vessels, and various molecular signals that surround and profoundly influence tumor progression. As one of the key immune effector cells within the TME, mast cells (MCs) exhibit functional complexity, and their specific roles remain widely debated. Depending on the cancer type, spatial distribution, and interactions with other TME components, MCs can demonstrate dual regulatory capabilities—either promoting or inhibiting tumor growth. This characteristic has made them an important focus in current tumor immunology research. This review aims to systematically review the More >

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Sonexai Kidoikhammouan¹, Charupong Saengboonmee^2,3, Sopit Wongkham^2,3, Wunchana Seubwai^3,4,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3679-3699, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069027 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive cancer originating from bile duct epithelium. Surgical resection remains the primary curative treatment for CCA. However, most CCA patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which limits the applicability of surgical resection. Gemcitabine is widely used as a first-line chemotherapeutic agent for unresectable CCA. Its efficacy is often compromised by the development of drug resistance, which leads to poor clinical outcomes and low survival rates of CCA patients. At present, the mechanisms underlying gemcitabine resistance in CCA remain unclear. This review aimed to comprehensively summarize the current knowledge on the More >

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Hiroshi Yoshida^1,*, Mayumi Kobayashi Kato²
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3701-3730, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.068432 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Ovarian endometrioid carcinoma (OEC) accounts for ~10% of epithelial ovarian cancers and displays broad morphologic diversity that complicates diagnosis and grading. Recent data show that the endometrial cancer molecular taxonomy (DNA polymerase epsilon, catalytic subunit [POLE]-ultramutated, mismatch repair-deficient [MMRd], p53-abnormal, no specific molecular profile [NSMP]) also applies to OEC, and that OEC is enriched for Lynch syndrome–associated tumors, supporting routine MMR testing. We aimed to synthesize contemporary evidence spanning epidemiology, histopathology and immunophenotype, diagnostic pitfalls and differential diagnosis, and to evaluate the clinical utility of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)-surrogate molecular classification for risk stratification; More >

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Xinke Chai, Shifeng Wu, Qian Shen, Qiulin Huang^*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3731-3752, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067546 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Signaling Pathway Crosstalk in Malignant Tumors: Molecular Targets and Combinatorial Therapeutics)
Abstract Gastric cancer (GC) is a prevalent malignant tumor globally, with high incidence and mortality rates. Advances in understanding molecular mechanisms underlying GC have highlighted the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in its initiation, progression, and treatment. The Let-7 family, an important class of miRNAs, is closely associated with the biological behaviors of GC. Aberrant expression of various Let-7 family members in GC patients contributes to disease progression, as they target multiple molecular pathways and participate in diverse regulatory mechanisms throughout GC pathogenesis. This article systematically summarizes the expression patterns of Let-7 family members in GC, explores More >

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Shaojian Zou^1,#, Lipeng Zhang^2,#, Xiang Chen^3,#, Zhuomin Wang², Xinhui Zhu², Dandong Luo⁴, Shengxun Mao^2,*, Zhen Zong^2,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3753-3788, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067586 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: New Insights in Drug Resistance of Cancer Therapy: A New Wine in an Old Bottle)
Abstract Traditional cancer therapies have limitations like poor efficacy on advanced tumors, healthy tissue damage, side effects, and drug resistance, creating an urgent need for new strategies. Hydrogels have good biocompatibility and controlled release, while extracellular vesicles (EVs) enable targeting and bioactive transport. This review systematically summarizes hydrogels and EVs, focusing on the construction of hydrogel-EV delivery system, key influencing factors, drug delivery mechanisms, and tumor therapy apps, clarifying their synergies. The system overcomes single-carrier flaws, construction methods/key factors affect performance, preclinical studies have confirmed efficacy in multiple therapies, but large-scale production and in vivo stability challenges More >

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Huan Wang^1,#, Jindong Xie^1,#, Na Li¹, Qianwen Liu¹, Wenqi Song¹, Wenkuan Chen¹, Cheng Peng^2,*, Hailin Tang^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3789-3800, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067592 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Solid tumors comprise the majority of the global cancer burden, with their incidence and associated mortality posing considerable challenges to public health systems. With population growth and aging, the burden of these tumors is anticipated to increase further in the coming decades. The progression of solid tumors depends on dynamic interactions between malignantly transformed cells and the tumor microenvironment (TME). Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy improves T cell-mediated antitumor activity by suppressing regulatory pathways, such as programmed cell death protein 1/programmed death-ligand 1. Nonetheless, its widespread application is constrained by drug resistance. In this comprehensive review, More >

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Yi Feng^1,#, Haoxin Yang², Guicai Liang¹, Jun Chen³, Tao Li¹, Yingjuan Wang⁴, Jilin Chang¹, Yan Li³, Meng Yang¹, Xilong Zhou¹, Zhiqiang Wang^5,*, Chunlei Ge^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3801-3836, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067824 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: New Insights in Drug Resistance of Cancer Therapy: A New Wine in an Old Bottle)
Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) has limited efficacy in the treatment of immune “cold” tumors. Due to insufficient T cell infiltration and heterogeneous programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, the ORR is only 5%–8% compared with 30%–40% of “hot” tumors. This article reviews the synergistic mechanism, clinical efficacy and optimization strategy of oncolytic virus (OVs) combined with ICIs in the treatment of refractory malignant tumors. Systematic analysis of mechanistic interactions across tumor types and clinical trial data demonstrates that OVs transform the immunosuppressive microenvironment by inducing immunogenic cell death and activating innate immunity. Concurrently, ICIs enhance… More >

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Muhammad Noman Khan^1,2,3,*, Kang Tian², John R. Gordon⁴, Fang Li², Song-Ze Ding^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3837-3854, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069408 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: The Evolving Landscape of Cancer Treatment: Molecular Insights and Immunotherapeutic Breakthroughs)
Abstract Objectives: Chemotherapy-induced lung inflammation limits the efficacy of anticancer therapies such as gefitinib in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Glutamic acid-leucine-arginine positive (ELR+) CXC chemokines and their receptors, CXC chemokine receptor 1 and 2 (CXCR1 and CXCR2), mediate both inflammatory responses and tumor progression. This study evaluated the effects of CXCR1/2 antagonism by G31P, a CXC motif chemokine ligand 8 (CXCL8)-mutated peptide, alone or in combination with gefitinib, on lung cancer growth and chemotherapy-induced pulmonary inflammation. Methods: Human NSCLC cell lines (A549 and H460) were treated with gefitinib and/or G31P. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, and signaling… More >

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Antonio Ruggiero^1,2,*, Dario Talloa¹, Alberto Romano¹, Giorgio Attinà¹, Stefano Mastrangelo^1,2, Palma Maurizi^1,2, Tommaso Verdolotti³, Gianpiero Tamburrini^4,5, Silvia Chiesa⁶, Rina di Bonaventura⁷, Pier Paolo Mattogno⁷, Alessandro Olivi^7,8, Alessio Albanese^7,8
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3855-3867, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067948 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Background: Adult medulloblastoma (MB) represents less than 1% of central nervous system malignancies, lacking standardized therapeutic approaches due to its rarity. This retrospective single-center analysis aimed to assess survival outcomes and treatment-associated toxicities in adult MB patients managed with pediatric-derived protocols. Methods: Eighteen patients (≥18 years) with MB treated at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) (January 1997–January 2024) were analyzed. All received craniospinal radiotherapy with posterior fossa boost, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy utilizing pediatric regimens (PNET3, PNET4, PNET5, or high-risk protocols incorporating high-dose chemotherapy with autologous… More >

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Yizhen Zhang^1,2,#, Juan Li^1,3,#, Huanqing Liu^1,4,#, Hong Xia¹, Jian Su^1,5, Fang Liu¹, Bo Su^6,*, Qi Su^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3869-3886, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.068689 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Signaling Pathway Crosstalk in Malignant Tumors: Molecular Targets and Combinatorial Therapeutics)
Abstract Objectives: Gastric cancer (GC) is often associated with high invasiveness, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and resistance to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), highlighting the need for novel therapeutic targets. This study explored whether diallyl disulfide (DADS) upregulates retinoic acid-related orphan receptor alpha (ROR) to weaken the protein kinase C alpha (PKC)/RORα-mediated RORα/β-catenin pathway, thereby inhibiting GC cell invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and enhancing 5-FU sensitivity. Methods: Human GC cell lines MGC-803 and SGC7901 were treated with DADS, RORα agonist SR1078/antagonist T0901317, and PKCα agonist TPA/antagonist GO6976. Cell proliferation (MTT), migration (scratch assay), invasion (Transwell), protein expression (Western blot), protein… More >

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Rym Akrout¹, Ludovic Leloup², Khouloud Ayed¹, Fabrice Parat², Sami Zekri^3,4, Wassim Y. Almawi¹, Rahma Boughriba¹, Hanen Attia¹, Olfa Masmoudi-Kouki⁴, Hervé Kovacic^2,*, Asma Gati^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3887-3906, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.070729 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mechanisms of Reactive Oxygen Species Modulation in Cancer Therapy)
Abstract Objectives: Cisplatin (CDDP) therapy for glioblastoma (GBM) is linked with several limitations, which include poor penetration of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), systemic toxicity, and the development of drug resistance mechanisms implicating oxidative stress dysregulation and compromised apoptotic pathways. This study evaluates C-Phycocyanin (C-PC) as a potential adjuvant to enhance CDDP efficacy by modulating redox balance and apoptosis. Methods: GBM cells (U87 and U87-EGFRvIII) were treated with CDDP, C-PC, or their combination. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay; apoptosis was evaluated by DAPI staining and Western blot analysis of cleaved Caspase-3 and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase… More >

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Jiunn-Wei Wang^1,2,3, Wen-Hung Hsu^2,3,4, Fang-Jung Yu^2,3, Fu-Chen Kuo⁵, Chung-Jung Liu^3,6, Chao-Hung Kuo^1,2,3, Jaw-Yuan Wang^7,8, Ming-Hong Lin^9,*, Deng-Chyang Wu^1,2,3,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3907-3922, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.070432 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Objectives: Colorectal adenomatous polyps frequently recur after removal and are precursors to colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for effective preventive strategies. This study evaluated the efficacy of probiotic Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 (CBM588) in preventing colorectal adenoma recurrence in high-risk patients. Methods: We conducted a randomized, single-blind, two-year crossover trial in patients with a history of adenomatous polyps. Participants received CBM588 in either the first or second year, with the alternate year as observation, and underwent annual surveillance colonoscopies. Outcomes (adenoma recurrence and polyp counts) were analyzed by intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) approaches. Results: A total… More >

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Rawabi S. Altuwayjiri, Ibtesam S. Almami^*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3923-3943, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.070104 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Cancer Therapeutics)
Abstract Objective: Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) represent the most common malignancy among young men aged 20–40 years. Transglutaminase 7 (TG7), encoded by TGM7, is a poorly characterized enzyme whose function in TGCT remains unknown. This study aimed to assess TG7 expression in clinical specimens and investigate its functional role in a testicular germ cell tumor cell line (NT2/D1). Methods: TG7 protein expression was evaluated in clinical testicular tissue samples via immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF). Functional analysis was conducted in the NT2/D1 human testicular cancer cell line using Dicer-substrate small interfering RNAs (DsiRNAs) targeting TG7. Gene… More >

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Ranran Yang^1,2,3,#, Dan Yuan^2,#, Chaohan Liang^4,#, Siying Zhu⁴, Jie Huang², Yingqi Zhang⁴, Weiling He⁵, Qinghai Li^1,*, Hong Zhang^2,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3945-3971, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.064463 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Signaling Pathway Crosstalk in Malignant Tumors: Molecular Targets and Combinatorial Therapeutics)
Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a predominant contributor to global cancer-associated mortality worldwide. Oxaliplatin (OXP), a foundational chemotherapeutic agent for CRC, often exhibits limited efficacy due to the emergence of drug resistance. Although endothelin-1 (EDN1) has been implicated in tumor drug resistance, its role in oxaliplatin resistance in CRC remains poorly defined. This work aimed to define how EDN1 contributes to oxaliplatin resistance and to explore its potential as a therapeutic target. Methods: Public genomic datasets were analyzed to confirm EDN1 upregulation in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its association with poor prognosis. EDN1 expression was… More >

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Yi Tang^1,2,3,4,#, Minyi Situ^1,2,3,4,#, Zhiming Wu^1,2,3,4,#, Yanjun Wang^1,2,3,4,#, Xinpei Deng^1,2,3,4, Zhicheng Liu^1,2,3,4, Shengjie Guo^1,2,3,4, Qianghua Zhou^1,2,3,4,*, Gangjun Yuan^5,*, Xingliang Tan^1,2,3,4,*, Kai Yao^1,2,3,4,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3973-3989, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.066184 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Background: Current chemotherapy treatments, including the TIP (Taxol, Ifosfamide, Cisplatin) regimen, have shown limited effects but strong side effects in advanced Penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) patients. Trophoblast cell-surface antigen-2 (TROP-2) is a novel target for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) drugs and has been proven to be effective in several human cancers. This study aimed to explore the biological function and potential of the ADC target in PSCC cells. Methods: A total of 196 PSCC tumor tissue specimens and clinicopathological data were collected. TROP-2 expression was detected by IHC, and the correlation between TROP-2 expression and… More >

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Yan Gui^1,#, Wen Pan^1,#, Ziyi Dong^1,#, Dongzhi Hu^1,#, Yaoyang Guo¹, Xinyi Wen¹, Haiyang Zhang², Zhansheng Jiang^1,*, Xiangqian Zheng^1,*, Ming Gao^2,*, Junyi Wang^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 3991-4011, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067182 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Signaling Pathway Crosstalk in Malignant Tumors: Molecular Targets and Combinatorial Therapeutics)
Abstract Objectives: Metastatic spread to the lung is one of the leading causes of fatal outcomes in thyroid cancer, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. To investigate how exosomal microRNA-17-5p (miR-17-5p) promotes lung metastasis in thyroid cancer within the framework of the “seed and soil” hypothesis. Methods: Serum exosomes from thyroid cancer lung metastasis patients and controls were analyzed for miR-17, which was elevated in metastatic cases. miR-17 was transfected into embryonic lung fibroblasts (MRC-5), and their supernatants were co-cultured with thyroid cancer cells (Cal62). Cell proliferation and migration were evaluated using colony formation, Ki67… More >

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Khanh Toan Nguyen^1,*, Thi Huong Pham^1,2, Van Lam Ngo¹, Thi Thuy My Nguyen¹, Thi Dao Nguyen¹, Khanh Hung Truong¹, Van Nhat Nguyen¹, Van Thanh Le¹, Ba Duc Ho¹, Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen¹, Thi Ha Phuong Nguyen¹, Thi My Linh Dinh¹, Thi Hong Anh Vo¹, Thi Thuy Phan¹, Thi Hai Yen Le¹, Thi Nhung Ngo¹, Khanh Ha Nguyen¹
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4013-4028, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069281 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Novel Biomarkers and Treatment Strategies in Solid Tumor Diagnosis, Progression, and Prognosis)
Abstract Objective: Patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with a heterogeneous disease profile and often require multifaceted treatment strategies. This research aimed to investigate the demographic features, therapeutic patterns, and survival outcomes of such patients in Vietnam. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 731 patients diagnosed with stage III NSCLC American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition, at Nghe An Oncology Hospital from January 2018 to August 2024. Descriptive statistics summarized baseline and treatment characteristics. We calculated progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) through the Kaplan–Meier approach and… More >

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Fangyuan Li^1,2,#, Xiaoyuan Hu^1,#, Xiaoge Gao³, Ling Liu³, Tao Li¹, Dan He¹, Jiaxing Cheng¹, Xiaobiao Ma¹, Li Li^1,*, Chunlei Ge^1,*, Hong Yao^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4029-4048, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067628 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: New Insights in Drug Resistance of Cancer Therapy: A New Wine in an Old Bottle)
Abstract Background: Liver cancer stem cells (LCSCs) are recognized as pivotal drivers of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression; however, the molecular mechanisms maintaining their stem-like phenotype remain largely unresolved. This work investigates the role of prefoldin subunit 6-like protein (PFDN6L) in shaping LCSC traits and promoting or restraining HCC progression. Methods: PFDN6L, a cytoskeleton-associated chaperone, was studied using multiple in vitro assays—cell growth evaluation, cell cycle profiling, and spheroid culture—alongside analyses of stemness-associated markers (SOX2, CD133, CD44). Tumorigenic capacity was assessed in xenograft mouse models, and signaling pathway interrogation was performed to define underlying mechanisms. Results: In patient samples, More >

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Yuri A. Piven¹, Danila V. Sorokin², Nastassia A. Varabyeva¹, Alexandra L. Mikhaylova², Fedor B. Bogdanov², Elena V. Shafranovskaya¹, Raman M. Puzanau³, Fedor A. Lakhvich¹, Alexander M. Scherbakov^2,4,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4049-4072, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067832 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Background: The most aggressive forms of breast cancer are characterized by independence from steroid hormones but a strong dependence on growth factors. In such cancer cells, oncogenic receptors, including human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), are activated, and their targeted inhibition represents an attractive therapeutic strategy. The study aimed to develop small-molecule potential dual heat shock protein 90 (HSP90)-HER2 inhibitors and evaluate them as anticancer agents in HER2-positive cells. Methods: The research project involved obtaining a series of compounds with potential dual inhibitory activity against HSP90 and HER2 by targeted organic synthesis, which was… More >

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Ioannis A. Voutsadakis^1,2,3,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4073-4092, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069230 - 27 November 2025
Abstract Background: E26 transformation-specific (ETS) family transcription factors have confirmed roles in several types of cancers. This study aimed to clarify the role of ETS family transcription factor alterations in gastric cancers. Methods: This study examines molecular alterations of ETS transcription factors in gastric adenocarcinomas based on an analysis of publicly available cohorts from the Protein Atlas and the Cancer Genome Atlas. The expression and relationships of members of the ETS transcription factor family with other important factors in the process of gastric carcinogenesis were evaluated using the same resources. Results: mRNA expression levels of ETS family… More >

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Yingjie Wang^1,#, Wanlin Dong^1,#, Can Wang², Zirui Li¹, Yongqiang Wang¹, Qi Li¹, Cheng-Ya Dong^1,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4093-4111, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.068313 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Novel Biomarkers and Treatment Strategies in Solid Tumor Diagnosis, Progression, and Prognosis)
Abstract Objectives: Glioblastoma is a prevalent malignant brain tumor, and the actions of the long non-coding RNA HOXA10-AS in its invasion and migration remain unclear. Here, the function of HOXA10-AS in glioblastoma cell invasion and migration and associated mechanisms were investigated. Methods: HOXA10-AS was knocked down in glioblastoma cells, and Transwell and wound healing assays were conducted to elucidate its impacts on cell invasion and migration. Western blotting and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assessed HOXA10-AS’s impact on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Microarray analysis identified differentially expressed genes, complemented by bioinformatics approaches to explore… More >

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Zhujiang Dai^1,2,#, Xiaoyong Ge^1,2,#, Wenbo Tang^1,2, Chen-Ying Liu^1,2, Yun Liu^1,2,*, Zhongchuan Wang^1,2,*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4113-4143, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.068473 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Identification of potential targets and biomarkers for cancers and the exploration of novel molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis and metastasis)
Abstract Objective: The plastic role of regulatory factor X1 (RFX1) in colon cancer progression and its impact on the tumor microenvironment remain poorly understood. The study aimed to clarify the molecular and clinical role of RFX1 in colon cancer. Methods: We classified colon cancers into subgroups with high and low RFX1 expression and characterized their immune profiles, mutational profiles, cancer immunotherapy and drug sensitivity. By combining RFX1 expression with persistent tumor mutational burden, we proposed a novel nomogram clinical prediction model and validated its predictive performance, and the correlation between high expression and poor prognosis. Results: Compared… More >

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Si Qin, Shu Tang, Lijiao Xie, Jianbo Zhu, Jianguo Sun^*
Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4145-4154, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.068300 - 27 November 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Application of Multi-omics Analysis in Cancer Immunotherapy)
Abstract Background: Primary pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (PPLELC) is a rare subtype of primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with no established treatment guidelines. We present a case of a young female with PPLELC who achieved a pathological complete response (pCR) in both primary and metastatic lesions after receiving combined immunotherapy and radiotherapy. Case description: We present a 33-year-old female patient with stage IVa (cT2bN0M1b) PPLELC. As a first-line treatment, the patient received seven cycles of nab-paclitaxel combined with toripalimab (a PD-1 inhibitor) and achieved stable disease. This was followed by toripalimab maintenance therapy for nearly 30 months.… More >

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Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4155-4155, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.075990 - 27 November 2025
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Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4157-4157, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.075991 - 27 November 2025
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Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.12, pp. 4159-4159, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.075992 - 27 November 2025
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