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Liu Y, Cao P, Xiao L, Tang N, Fei W, Li X. Hypomethylation-associated Sox11 upregulation promotes oncogenesis via the PI3K/AKT pathway in OLP-associated OSCC. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18556. [PMID: 39039706 PMCID: PMC11263134 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a particularly prevalent oral disorder with the potential to progress to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). SRY-box transcription factor 11 (Sox11) has been reported to serve as a prognostic marker for various cancers. However, the role and mechanism of Sox11 in OLP-related OSCC are unknown. Our results indicated that Sox11 was highly expressed, and that Sox11 promoter methylation was significantly reduced in OLP-associated OSCC tissues. High Sox11 expression and Sox11 promoter hypomethylation indicate a poor patient prognosis. According to in vivo and in vitro experiments, the knockdown of Sox11 inhibited proliferation, invasion, and migration while driving its apoptotic death in OSSC cells; Sox11 overexpression exerted the opposite effect as Sox11 knockdown. Mechanistically, knockdown of Sox11 inhibited PI3K/AKT and glycolysis pathway, and overexpression of Sox11 enhanced the PI3K/AKT and glycolysis pathways in OSCC cells. In addition, we demonstrated that Sox11 overexpression accelerated the progression of OSCC, at least in part by promoting PI3K/AKT pathway activation. In conclusion, our data indicated that the DNA hypomethylation-associated upregulation of Sox11 could promote oncogenic transformation via the PI3K/AKT pathway in OLP-associated OSCC. Therefore, Sox11 might be a reliable biomarker for predicting the progression of precancerous oral tissues.
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- Yi Liu
- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Department of StomatologySichuan Provincial People's Hospital Wenjiang HospitalChengduChina
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of MedicineUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduSichuanChina
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Hamidi AA, Taghehchian N, Basirat Z, Zangouei AS, Moghbeli M. MicroRNAs as the critical regulators of cell migration and invasion in thyroid cancer. Biomark Res 2022; 10:40. [PMID: 35659780 PMCID: PMC9167543 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-022-00382-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Thyroid cancer (TC) is one of the most frequent endocrine malignancies that is more common among females. Tumor recurrence is one of the most important clinical manifestations in differentiated TC which is associated with different factors including age, tumor size, and histological features. Various molecular processes such as genetic or epigenetic modifications and non-coding RNAs are also involved in TC progression and metastasis. The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is an important biological process during tumor invasion and migration that affects the initiation and transformation of early-stage tumors into invasive malignancies. A combination of transcription factors, growth factors, signaling pathways, and epigenetic regulations affect the thyroid cell migration and EMT process. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important molecular factors involved in tumor metastasis by regulation of EMT-activating signaling pathways. Various miRNAs are involved in the signaling pathways associated with TC metastasis which can be used as diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers. Since, the miRNAs are sensitive, specific, and non-invasive, they can be suggested as efficient and optimal biomarkers of tumor invasion and metastasis. In the present review, we have summarized all of the miRNAs which have been significantly involved in thyroid tumor cells migration and invasion. We also categorized all of the reported miRNAs based on their cellular processes to clarify the molecular role of miRNAs during thyroid tumor cell migration and invasion. This review paves the way of introducing a non-invasive diagnostic and prognostic panel of miRNAs in aggressive and metastatic TC patients.
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- Amir Abbas Hamidi
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lee FC, Chang JL, Chen HM, Tsai WC, Hsiao PJ. Mantle Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Acute Abdominal Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9081000. [PMID: 34442137 PMCID: PMC8391909 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9081000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Acute abdominal syndrome can be caused by several possible reasons. The most common causes are perforation of a gastroduodenal ulcer, peritonitis, intestinal obstructions, and perforation of an appendix or fallopian tube. Fever and pain can be caused by an appendicitis or sigmoiditis. Appendiceal lymphoma is a rare disease that is usually found incidentally during appendectomy. Most of the cases are non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Mantle cell lymphoma is an aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with a poorer prognosis than other B-cell lymphomas; thus, a definitive diagnosis is essential. Case Summary: A 60-year-old man presented with right lower quadrant pain. He denied any nausea, vomiting or anorexia and was afebrile. The physical examination revealed right lower quadrant abdomen tenderness. The computed tomography scan revealed periappendiceal fatty stranding with a swollen appendix, approximately 2 cm in diameter and prominent paraaortic, portacaval and mesenteric lymph nodes. A diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made, and laparoscopic appendectomy was performed immediately. The subsequent pathological examination revealed severe congestion with lymphoid hyperplasia. The immunohistochemistry stains revealed positive staining for cluster of differentiation (CD) CD20, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cyclin D1, SRY-box transcription factor-11 (SOX-11), immunoglobulin D (IgD) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) but negative staining for CD3, CD5, CD10 and CD23. 18F-FDG positron emission tomography showed peripheral lymph node involvement, while the bone marrow biopsy showed negative findings. Therefore, a diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma, Ann Arbor stage IVA, was made. The patient received postoperative combination chemotherapy and remained in a stable condition over a 1-year follow-up period. Conclusion: We report an uncommon case that initially presented as acute appendicitis, for which a final diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma was made. In comparison with other B-cell lymphomas, mantle cell lymphoma has a poorer prognosis, and positive immunochemical staining of cyclin D1 and SOX-11 is useful for differentiating mantle cell lymphoma from other appendiceal lymphomas and treating patients appropriately. Physicians and nursing staff should be also aware of the associated complications and management in these patients.
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- Fu-Chou Lee
- Department of Surgery, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan;
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan;
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan;
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan;
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan
- Department of Life Sciences, National Central University, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan
- Big Data Research Center, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +886-3-479-9595
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Fang M, Fan S, Yao X, Liu N, Gao J, Wang Z, Xu T, Xian X, Li W. Transfection of Sox11 plasmid alleviates ventilator-induced lung injury via Sox11 and FAK. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 512:182-188. [PMID: 30879763 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is the most common complication in the mechanical ventilation in clinic. The pathogenesis of VILI has not been well understood. The SRY related High Mobility Group box group-F family member 11(Sox11) is a protein associated with lung development. The focal adhesion kinase(FAK) is a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase and is regulated by Sox11. The present study, therefore, was undertaken to explore the potential role of Sox11 and FAK in VILI. Methods High volume mechanical ventilation(HMV) was used to establish mouse VILI model under anesthesia. The lung injury was evaluated by analyzing the lung weight, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, histopathological changes and apoptosis of the lung. The Sox11 and FAK expressions in the lung were investigated by real-time qPCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry analysis. Results HMV induced VILI simultaneously companied with decreased expressions of Sox11 and FAK in alveolar epithelial and interstitial cells either in gene and protein levels. Transfection of Sox11 plasmid significantly upregulated expressions of Sox11 and FAK in gene and protein levels in the lung and particularly effectively alleviated VILI. Furthermore, FAK antagonism by PF562271(FAK antagonist) blocked the alleviating effect of Sox11 plasmid transfection on the VILI. Conclusion The dysregulation in the Sox11 and FAK after HMV play an important role in the pathogenesis of VILI, and facilitating the activity of Sox11and FAK might be an effective target and potential option in the prevention and treatment of VILI in clinic.
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- Mingxing Fang
- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China; Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China; College of Integrative Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Emergency, The Forth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- Department of Emergency, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Magne J, Jenvrin A, Chauchet A, Casasnovas O, Donzel A, Jego L, Aral B, Guy J, Nadal N, Vernerey D, Callier P, Garnache-Ottou F, Ferrand C. Potential added value of a RT-qPCR method of SOX 11 expression, in the context of a multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment of B cell malignancies. Exp Hematol Oncol 2018; 7:5. [PMID: 29484276 PMCID: PMC5819690 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-018-0097-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Expression of SRY [sex-determining region Y]-box11 (SOX11) is specific to mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and contributes, in conjunction with immunoglobulin variable heavy chain gene mutation status, to the identification of two forms of this disease. Methods The aim of this report was firstly, to design an easy and suitable RT-qPCR method to quantify SOX11 mRNA expression in mantle cell lymphoma and other B cell malignancies with the proper reference gene; secondly, to define the best threshold of relative quantity of SOX11 mRNA in order to reach the best compromise between sensitivity and specificity. Results For best discrimination of MCL and non-MCL groups we determined an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.9750 and a threshold of 1.76 with 100% sensitivity and 88% specificity. AUC and threshold values of respectively 0.91/1.346 [87% sensitivity, 80% specificity] and 0.9525/1.7120 [100% sensitivity, 88% specificity] for GAPDH and RPLP0 respectively denote that the RPLP0 reference gene alone is sufficient for PCR housekeeping gene. Conclusion This work describes an RT-qPCR assay for SOX11 expression in order to better characterize MCL at diagnosis. Further studies on larger cohorts are needed to evaluate this molecular tool, especially for the follow-up of minimal residual disease. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40164-018-0097-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Julien Magne
- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, 25000 France
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- 3Department of Hematology, University Hospital of Besancon, 25000 Besançon, France
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- 4Department of Hematology, University Hospital of Dijon, 21000 Dijon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, EA 3181, 25000 Besançon, France
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- 1INSERM, UMR866, Faculté des Sciences de Santé, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France
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- INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, 25000 France.,Laboratoire de Thérapeutique Immuno-Moléculaire et cellulaire des cancers, INSERM UMR1098, Etablissement Français du Sang Bourgogne/Franche-Comté, 8, rue du Docteur Jean-François-Xavier Girod, 25020 Besançon, France
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Inamdar AA, Goy A, Ayoub NM, Attia C, Oton L, Taruvai V, Costales M, Lin YT, Pecora A, Suh KS. Mantle cell lymphoma in the era of precision medicine-diagnosis, biomarkers and therapeutic agents. Oncotarget 2018; 7:48692-48731. [PMID: 27119356 PMCID: PMC5217048 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite advances in the development of clinical agents for treating Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), treatment of MCL remains a challenge due to complexity and frequent relapse associated with MCL. The incorporation of conventional and novel diagnostic approaches such as genomic sequencing have helped improve understanding of the pathogenesis of MCL, and have led to development of specific agents targeting signaling pathways that have recently been shown to be involved in MCL. In this review, we first provide a general overview of MCL and then discuss about the role of biomarkers in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment for MCL. We attempt to discuss major biomarkers for MCL and highlight published and ongoing clinical trials in an effort to evaluate the dominant signaling pathways as drugable targets for treating MCL so as to determine the potential combination of drugs for both untreated and relapse/refractory cases. Our analysis indicates that incorporation of biomarkers is crucial for patient stratification and improve diagnosis and predictability of disease outcome thus help us in designing future precision therapies. The evidence indicates that a combination of conventional chemotherapeutic agents and novel drugs designed to target specific dysregulated signaling pathways can provide the effective therapeutic options for both untreated and relapse/refractory MCL.
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- Arati A Inamdar
- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Clinical Divisions, John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Clinical Divisions, John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- The Genomics and Biomarkers Program, The John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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Struebing FL, Wang J, Li Y, King R, Mistretta OC, English AW, Geisert EE. Differential Expression of Sox11 and Bdnf mRNA Isoforms in the Injured and Regenerating Nervous Systems. Front Mol Neurosci 2017; 10:354. [PMID: 29209164 PMCID: PMC5701613 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2017.00354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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In both the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), axonal injury induces changes in neuronal gene expression. In the PNS, a relatively well-characterized alteration in transcriptional activation is known to promote axonal regeneration. This transcriptional cascade includes the neurotrophin Bdnf and the transcription factor Sox11. Although both molecules act to facilitate successful axon regeneration in the PNS, this process does not occur in the CNS. The present study examines the differential expression of Sox11 and Bdnf mRNA isoforms in the PNS and CNS using three experimental paradigms at different time points: (i) the acutely injured CNS (retina after optic nerve crush) and PNS (dorsal root ganglion after sciatic nerve crush), (ii) a CNS regeneration model (retina after optic nerve crush and induced regeneration); and (iii) the retina during a chronic form of central neurodegeneration (the DBA/2J glaucoma model). We find an initial increase of Sox11 in both PNS and CNS after injury; however, the expression of Bdnf isoforms is higher in the PNS relative to the CNS. Sustained upregulation of Sox11 is seen in the injured retina following regeneration treatment, while the expression of two Bdnf mRNA isoforms is suppressed. Furthermore, two isoforms of Sox11 with different 3′UTR lengths are present in the retina, and the long isoform is specifically upregulated in later stages of glaucoma. These results provide insight into the molecular cascades active during axonal injury and regeneration in mammalian neurons.
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- Felix L Struebing
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Cell Biology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Cell Biology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Wang L, Shen YF, Shi ZM, Shang XJ, Jin DL, Xi F. Overexpression miR-211-5p hinders the proliferation, migration, and invasion of thyroid tumor cells by downregulating SOX11. J Clin Lab Anal 2017; 32. [PMID: 28703321 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between miR-211-5p and SOX11, and the effects of their interaction on the proliferation, viability, and invasion of human thyroid cancer (TC) cells. METHODS We used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) to determine the expression of miR-211-5p and SOX11mRNA in the thyroid tumorous and the adjacent tissues. The target relationship between miR-211-5p and SOX11 was confirmed using dual luciferase reporter gene assay. Flow cytometry, colony formation assay, Transwell assay, and MTT assay were performed to determine the cell-cycle progression, cell apoptosis, proliferation and invasion, respectively. In addition, the tumor formation assay in nude mice was done to assess the effect of miR-211-5p on TC development in vivo. RESULTS MiR-211-5p was underexpressed, whereas SOX11 was overexpressed in TC. The overexpression of miR-211-5p inhibited the expression of SOX11. The cell cycle was arrested and the proliferation as well as invasiveness was suppressed by exogenous miR-211-5p in TC cell line. The antitumor role of miR-211-5p was proved by the animal experiment. CONCLUSION MiR-211-5p affected the viability, proliferation and invasion of TC by negatively regulating SOX11 expression.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Microscope Room, Medicine College of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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Hu G, Gupta SK, Troska TP, Nair A, Gupta M. Long non-coding RNA profile in mantle cell lymphoma identifies a functional lncRNA ROR1-AS1 associated with EZH2/PRC2 complex. Oncotarget 2017; 8:80223-80234. [PMID: 29113297 PMCID: PMC5655192 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.17956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is an aggressive B-cell lymphoma characterized by rapid disease progression. The needs for new therapeutic strategies for MCL patients call for further understanding on the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of MCL. Recently, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been recognized as key regulators of gene expression and disease development, however, the role of lncRNAs in non-Hodgkin lymphoma and specifically in MCL is still unknown. Next generation RNA-sequencing was carried out on MCL patient samples along with normal controls and data was analyzed. As a result, several novel lncRNAs were found significantly overexpressed in the MCL samples with lncRNA ROR1-AS1 the most significant one. We cloned the ROR1-AS1 lncRNA in expression vector and ectopically transfected in MCL cell lines. Results showed that overexpression of ROR1-AS1 lncRNA promoted growth of MCL cells while decreased sensitivity to the treatment with drugs ibrutinib and dexamethasone. ROR-AS1 overexpression also decreased the mRNA expression of P16 (P = 0.21), and SOX11 (p = 0.017), without much effect on P53, ATM and P14 mRNA. RNA-immunoprecipitation assays demonstrated high affinity binding of lncRNA ROR1-AS1 with EZH2 and SUZ12 proteins of the polycomb repressive complex-2 (PRC2). Suppressing EZH2 activity with pharmacological inhibitor GSK343 abolished binding of ROR1-AS1 with EZH2. Taken together, this study identified a functional lncRNA ROR-AS1 involved with regulation of gene transcription via associating with PRC2 complex, and may serve as a novel biomarker in MCL patients.
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- Guangzhen Hu
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, GW Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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Liang R, Wang Z, Zhu MN, Hao CX, Zhang N, Wang JH, Zhang T, Yang L, Gu HT, Dong BX, Bai QX, Gao GX, Chen XQ. [Clinical analysis of the character and prognostic factors of 23 cases of mantle cell lymphoma]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2016; 37:491-6. [PMID: 27431074 PMCID: PMC7348349 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2016.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) patients. METHODS The clinical data of 23 MCL patients were retrospectively analyzed. Immunohistochemical stain was performed to detect the protein expressions of Mcl-1, pNF-κB p65 and 14-3-3ζ of MCL patients to analyze its prognostic factors. RESULTS Among 23 MCL patients, there were 17(73.9%) patients with IPI 0-2 (low risk group) and 6(26.1%) patients with IPI 3-4. Only the rate of 2y-progression-free survival (PFS) of group IPI 0-2 was superior to that of group IPI 3-4 patients (47.1% vs 0, P=0.049); There were 16 (69.5%) patients with MIPI < 5.7, whose rates of overall response rate (ORR), 2y overall survival (OS) and PFS were better than those of the ones with MIPI ≥ 5.7(ORR: 81.3% vs 33.3% P=0.032; OS: 68.8% vs 16.7% P=0.041; PFS: 50% vs 0, P=0.040 respectively). The rates of ORR, 2y-OS and 2y-PFS (100.0%, 80.0% and 70.0%) of patienets received regimen R+CHOP(E) were all superior to those (38.5%, 30.8% and 7.7%) of ones received regimen CHOP(E) (P=0.002, P= 0.024, P=0.003, respectively). Among 12 patients, 2 out of 6 cases with Mcl-1 positive expression achieved good response (CR+PR) and 2y-OS, 1 case 2y-PFS; All 6 cases with Mcl-1 negative expression achieved good response (CR+PR) and 2y-OS, 5 cases 2y-PFS. 3 out of 6 cases with pNF-κB p65 positive expression achieved good response (CR+PR) and 2y-OS, 1 case 2y-PFS; 5 out of 6 cases with pNF-κB p65 negative expression achieved good response (CR+ PR) and 2y-OS/PFS. 5 out of 8 cases with 14-3-3ζ positive expression achieved good response (CR+PR), 4 cases 2y-OS, and 3 cases 2y-PFS. 3 out of 4 cases with 14-3-3ζ negative expression achieved CR, 4 cases 2y-OS, and 3 cases 2y-PFS. CONCLUSION MCL patients had high heterogeneity. MIPI has better prognostic significance than IPI. R+CHOP(E) as first line treatment improved the rates of OS/PFS. The expressions of Mcl-1, pNF-κB p65 and 14-3-3ζ proteins in MCL might be related to prognosis.
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- R Liang
- Department of Hematology, Xijing Hosptial, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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Bogusz AM, Bagg A. Genetic aberrations in small B-cell lymphomas and leukemias: molecular pathology, clinical relevance and therapeutic targets. Leuk Lymphoma 2016; 57:1991-2013. [PMID: 27121112 DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2016.1173212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Small B-cell lymphomas and leukemias (SBCLs) are a clinically, morphologically, immunophenotypically and genetically heterogeneous group of clonal lymphoid neoplasms, including entities such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), follicular lymphoma (FL), lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL), marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) and hairy cell leukemia (HCL). The pathogenesis of some of these lymphoid malignancies is characterized by distinct translocations, for example t(11;14) in the majority of cases of MCL and t(14;18) in most cases of FL, whereas other entities are associated with a variety of recurrent but nonspecific numeric chromosomal abnormalities, as exemplified by del(13q14), del(11q22), and +12 in CLL, and yet others such as LPL and HCL that lack recurrent or specific cytogenetic aberrations. The recent surge in next generation sequencing (NGS) technology has shed more light on the genetic landscape of SBCLs through characterization of numerous driver mutations including SF3B1 and NOTCH1 in CLL, ATM and CCND1 in MCL, KMT2D and EPHA7 in FL, MYD88 (L265P) in LPL, KLF2 and NOTCH2 in splenic MZL (SMZL) and BRAF (V600E) in HCL. The identification of distinct genetic lesions not only provides greater insight into the molecular pathogenesis of these disorders but also identifies potential valuable biomarkers for prognostic stratification, as well as specific targets for directed therapy. This review discusses the well-established and recently identified molecular lesions underlying the pathogenesis of SBCLs, highlights their clinical relevance and summarizes novel targeted therapies.
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- Agata M Bogusz
- a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine , University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine , University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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Hsi AC, Hurley MY, Lee SJ, Rosman IS, Pang X, Gru A, Schaffer A. Diagnostic utility of SOX11 immunohistochemistry in differentiating cutaneous spread of mantle cell lymphoma from primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas. J Cutan Pathol 2016; 43:354-61. [PMID: 26762898 DOI: 10.1111/cup.12668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is associated with the worst prognosis among low-grade B-cell lymphomas. While cutaneous involvement by nodal or systemic MCL is uncommon, its differentiation from primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (CBCL) or cutaneous involvement by other extra-cutaneous BCL is challenging as neither histomorphology nor immunophenotype can be absolutely specific. We analyzed the diagnostic utility of SOX11 immunohistochemistry in differentiating secondary cutaneous MCL from other low-grade CBCL. METHODS Immunohistochemical staining with anti-SOX11 antibody was performed on 8 cases of secondary cutaneous MCL, 16 secondary cutaneous CLL, 20 primary cutaneous MZL, 12 cutaneous FCL (6 primary, 6 secondary), 7 primary cutaneous DLBCL, leg type, 5 systemic DLBCL and 3 B-ALL. SOX11 and cyclin D1 staining were compared in secondary cutaneous MCL. RESULTS Nuclear SOX11 staining was seen in seven of eight cases (88%) of secondary cutaneous MCL, including a case with minimal cyclin D1 expression. All other CBCL lacked detectable nuclear SOX11 expression. The sensitivity and specificity for SOX11 in MCL were 87.5 and 100%, respectively. Both the sensitivity and specificity for combined SOX11 and cyclin D1 immunohistochemistry were 100%. CONCLUSION SOX11 immunohistochemistry could be a useful adjunct in distinguishing secondary cutaneous MCL from other CBCL.
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- Andy C Hsi
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.,Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.,Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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The SOXC group of transcription factors, composed of SOX4, SOX11, and SOX12, has evolved to fulfill key functions in cell fate determination. Expressed in many types of progenitor/stem cells, including skeletal progenitors, SOXC proteins potentiate pathways critical for cell survival and differentiation. As skeletogenesis unfolds, SOXC proteins ensure cartilage primordia delineation by amplifying canonical WNT signaling and antagonizing the chondrogenic action of SOX9 in perichondrium and presumptive articular joint cells. They then ensure skeletal elongation by inducing growth plate formation via enabling non-canonical WNT signaling. Human studies have associated SOX4 with bone mineral density and fracture risk in osteoporotic patients, and SOX11 with Coffin-Siris, a syndrome that includes skeletal dysmorphism. Meanwhile, in vitro and mouse studies have suggested important cell-autonomous roles for SOXC proteins in osteoblastogenesis. We here review current knowledge and gaps in understanding of SOXC protein functions, with an emphasis on the skeleton and possible links to osteoporosis.
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- Véronique Lefebvre
- Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Research Center, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Research Center, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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Colbourn DS, Amengual JE, Deng C, Sawas A, O'Connor OA. Will new drugs change the standard of care for patients with mantle cell lymphoma? Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2015; 16:199-210. [PMID: 26634782 DOI: 10.1586/14737140.2016.1127761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mantle Cell lymphoma is a heterogeneous malignancy that has different subtypes with variable levels of aggressiveness. Research on the pathobiology of this disease is helping us understand the etiology for this heterogeneity and has the potential to guide future therapeutic options. The availability of the Ki67 proliferation index and the use of the MIPI score can help determine which of the numerous therapeutic options might be utilized. Minimal Residual Disease testing can act as a guide as to the potential benefit of maintenance therapy. This article discusses the current standard of care for Mantle Cell lymphoma and our current understanding of the pathobiology of the disease leading to strategies to improve patient outcomes with some of the newer targeted agents.
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- Donald S Colbourn
- a Center for Lymphoid Malignancies , Columbia University Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital , New York , NY , USA
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- a Center for Lymphoid Malignancies , Columbia University Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital , New York , NY , USA
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- a Center for Lymphoid Malignancies , Columbia University Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital , New York , NY , USA
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- a Center for Lymphoid Malignancies , Columbia University Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital , New York , NY , USA
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- a Center for Lymphoid Malignancies , Columbia University Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital , New York , NY , USA
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AIMS To investigate potential diagnostic pitfalls associated with the identification of low grade lymphoma in the orbit and lacrimal gland region. METHODS To systemically review all cases diagnosed as low grade lymphoma of orbit and lacrimal gland within a 2 year period at a specialist ophthalmic centre. To ascertain the frequency of diagnostic errors in this group of cases, in particular to look for known pitfalls associated with follicular colonisation by marginal zone lymphoma and the recently identified atypical variant of follicular lymphoma (FL). A series of 21 cases were reviewed. RESULTS We identified two diagnostic errors; one case of extra nodal marginal zone lymphoma (ENMZL) which showed follicular colonisation and was misinterpreted as a FL and a case of missed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). We identified no cases of atypical FL. CONCLUSION Within the orbit and lacrimal gland the term "low grade lymphoma" encompasses the following types of lymphoma: ENMZL, FL, MCL and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). The typical and atypical immunophenotype of these entities is discussed. The diagnosis of ENMZL, by far the most common low grade lymphoma to occur in these areas, is to some extent a difficult diagnosis and is often one of exclusion. The pitfalls of follicular colonisation and the concept of atypical follicular lymphoma are discussed.
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- Sepideh Amin
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London , London , United Kingdom and
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Zhang YH, Liu J, Dawlett M, Guo M, Sun X, Gong Y. The role of SOX11 immunostaining in confirming the diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma on fine-needle aspiration samples. Cancer Cytopathol 2014; 122:892-7. [DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/01/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Y. Helen Zhang
- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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- Department of Pathology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston Texas
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Medina DJ, Abass-Shereef J, Walton K, Goodell L, Aviv H, Strair RK, Budak-Alpdogan T. Cobblestone-area forming cells derived from patients with mantle cell lymphoma are enriched for CD133+ tumor-initiating cells. PLoS One 2014; 9:e91042. [PMID: 24722054 PMCID: PMC3982953 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is associated with a significant risk of therapeutic failure and disease relapse, but the biological origin of relapse is poorly understood. Here, we prospectively identify subpopulations of primary MCL cells with different biologic and immunophenotypic features. Using a simple culture system, we demonstrate that a subset of primary MCL cells co-cultured with either primary human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSC) or murine MS-5 cells form in cobblestone-areas consisting of cells with a primitive immunophenotype (CD19−CD133+) containing the chromosomal translocation t (11;14)(q13;q32) characteristic of MCL. Limiting dilution serial transplantation experiments utilizing immunodeficient mice revealed that primary MCL engraftment was only observed when either unsorted or CD19−CD133+ cells were utilized. No engraftment was seen using the CD19+CD133− subpopulation. Our results establish that primary CD19−CD133+ MCL cells are a functionally distinct subpopulation of primary MCL cells enriched for MCL-initiating activity in immunodeficient mice. This rare subpopulation of MCL-initiating cells may play an important role in the pathogenesis of MCL.
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- Daniel J. Medina
- Department of Medicine, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
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