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Thaler J, Prager G, Pabinger I, Ay C. Plasma Clot Properties in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4030. [PMID: 37627058 PMCID: PMC10452192 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15164030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most prothrombotic malignancies. Plasma clot properties may be altered in patients with pancreatic cancer, and circulating tissue factor (TF) may play an important role. We applied a modified plasma clot formation assay (only CaCl2 and phospholipids were added to initiate clotting) and a standard clotting assay (lipidated TF was also added) to investigate whether plasma clot properties are altered in pancreatic cancer patients (n = 40, 23 female) compared to sex-matched healthy controls. The modified assay was also performed in the presence of a TF blocking antibody. With this modified assay, we detected an increased plasma clot formation rate (Vmax) and an increased delta absorbance (ΔAbs, indicating fibrin fiber thickness) in patients compared to controls. These differences were not detected with the standard clotting assay. Following addition of a TF blocking antibody in in our modified assay, Vmax decreased significantly in patients only, ΔAbs significantly decreased in patients and in healthy controls, the lag phase did not change, and the time to peak fibrin generation increased in patients only. Taken together, these findings indicate the presence of a prothrombotic state in pancreatic cancer patients, which depends on TF and is detectable with our modified assay but not with a standard clotting assay.
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- Johannes Thaler
- Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.P.); (C.A.)
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- Clinical Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.P.); (C.A.)
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- Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.P.); (C.A.)
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Miao S, Zhang Q. Circulating circRNA: a social butterfly in tumors. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1203696. [PMID: 37546422 PMCID: PMC10401440 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1203696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of single-stranded non-coding RNAs that form circular structures through irregular splicing or post-splicing events. CircRNAs are abnormally expressed in many cancers and regulate the occurrence and development of tumors. Circulating circRNAs are cell-free circRNAs present in peripheral blood, they are considered promising biomarkers due to their high stability. In recent years, more and more studies have revealed that circulating circRNAs participate in various cellular communication and regulate the occurrence and development of tumors, which involve many pathological processes such as tumorigenesis, tumor-related immunity, tumor angiogenesis, and tumor metastasis. Understanding the role of cell communication mediated by circulating circRNAs in tumor will further reveal the value and significance behind their use as biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets. In this review, we summarize the recent findings and provide an overview of the cell-cell communication mediated by circulating circRNAs, aiming to explore the role and application value of circulating circRNAs in tumors.
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- Shuo Miao
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Yunpeng P, Lingdi Y, Xiaole Z, Dongya H, Le H, Zipeng L, Kai Z, Chaoqun H, Yi M, Feng G, Qiang L. Establishment and validation of a nomogram based on coagulation parameters to predict the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:548. [PMID: 37322417 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10908-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, multiple coagulation and fibrinolysis (CF) indexes have been reported to be significantly related to the progression and prognosis of some cancers. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to comprehensively analyze the value of CF parameters in prognosis prediction of pancreatic cancer (PC). METHODS The preoperative coagulation related data, clinicopathological information, and survival data of patients with pancreatic tumor were collected retrospectively. Mann Whitney U test, Kaplan-Meier analysis, and Cox proportional hazards regression model were applied to analyze the differences of coagulation indexes between benign and malignant tumors, as well as the roles of these indexes in PC prognosis prediction. RESULTS Compared with benign tumors, the preoperative levels of some traditional coagulation and fibrinolysis (TCF) indexes (such as TT, Fibrinogen, APTT, and D-dimer) were abnormally increased or decreased in patients with pancreatic cancer, as well as Thromboelastography (TEG) parameters (such as R, K, α Angle, MA, and CI). Kaplan Meier survival analysis based on resectable PC patients showed that the overall survival (OS) of patients with elevated α angle, MA, CI, PT, D-dimer, or decreased PDW was markedly shorter than other patients; moreover, patients with lower CI or PT have longer disease-free survival. Further univariate and multivariate analysis revealed that PT, D-dimer, PDW, vascular invasion (VI), and tumor size (TS) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis of PC. According to the results of modeling group and validation group, the nomogram model based on independent risk factors could effectively predict the postoperative survival of PC patients. CONCLUSION Many abnormal CF parameters were remarkably correlated with PC prognosis, including α Angle, MA, CI, PT, D-dimer, and PDW. Furthermore, only PT, D-dimer, and PDW were independent prognostic indicators for poor prognosis of PC, and the prognosis prediction model based on these indicators was an effective tool to predict the postoperative survival of PC.
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- Peng Yunpeng
- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
- Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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Jing H, Wu X, Xiang M, Wang C, Novakovic VA, Shi J. Microparticle Phosphatidylserine Mediates Coagulation: Involvement in Tumor Progression and Metastasis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15071957. [PMID: 37046617 PMCID: PMC10093313 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15071957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Tumor progression and cancer metastasis has been linked to the release of microparticles (MPs), which are shed upon cell activation or apoptosis and display parental cell antigens, phospholipids such as phosphatidylserine (PS), and nucleic acids on their external surfaces. In this review, we highlight the biogenesis of MPs as well as the pathophysiological processes of PS externalization and its involvement in coagulation activation. We review the available evidence, suggesting that coagulation factors (mainly tissue factor, thrombin, and fibrin) assist in multiple steps of tumor dissemination, including epithelial-mesenchymal transition, extracellular matrix remodeling, immune escape, and tumor angiogenesis to support the formation of the pre-metastatic niche. Platelets are not just bystander cells in circulation but are functional players in primary tumor growth and metastasis. Tumor-induced platelet aggregation protects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from the blood flow shear forces and immune cell attack while also promoting the binding of CTCs to endothelial cells and extravasation, which activates tumor invasion and sustains metastasis. Finally, in terms of therapy, lactadherin can inhibit coagulation by competing effectively with coagulation factors for PS binding sites and may similarly delay tumor progression. Furthermore, we also investigate the therapeutic potential of coagulation factor inhibitors within the context of cancer treatment. The development of multiple therapies targeting platelet activation and platelet-tumor cell interactions may not only reduce the lethal consequences of thrombosis but also impede tumor growth and spread.
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- Haijiao Jing
- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02132, USA
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
- Department of Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02132, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02132, USA
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Ma Y, Wang B, He P, Qi W, Xiang L, Maswikiti EP, Chen H. Coagulation- and fibrinolysis-related genes for predicting survival and immunotherapy efficacy in colorectal cancer. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1023908. [PMID: 36532065 PMCID: PMC9748552 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1023908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cancer and has a poor prognosis. The coagulation system and fibrinolysis system are closely related to the progression of malignant tumors and is also related to the immunotherapy of malignant tumors. Herein, we tried to predict survival and the immunotherapy effect for patients with CRC using a novel potential prognostic model. Methods Through online data of TCGA and GEO, we screened significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs) to construct a prognostic model, followed by obtaining immune-related genes (IRGs) from the ImmPort database and coagulation- and fibrinolysis-related genes (CFRGs) from the GeneCards database. The predictive power of the model is assessed by Kaplan-Meier survival curves as well as the time-dependent ROC curve. Moreover, univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted for OS using Cox regression models, and the nomogram prognostic model was built. In the end, we further studied the possibility that CXCL8 was associated with immunocyte infiltration or immunotherapy effect and identified it by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Results Five DEGs (CXCL8, MMP12, GDF15, SPP1, and NR3C2) were identified as being prognostic for CRC and were selected to establish the prognostic model. Expression of these genes was confirmed in CRC samples using RT-qPCR. Notably, those selected genes, both CFRGs and IRGs, can accurately predict the OS of CRC patients. Furthermore, CXCL8 is highly correlated with the tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy response in CRC. Conclusion Overall, our established IRGPI can very accurately predict the OS of CRC patients. CXCL8 reflects the immune microenvironment and reveals the correlation with immune checkpoints among CRC patients.
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- Yanling Ma
- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China,*Correspondence: Hao Chen,
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Liu M, Yang J, Wan L, Zhao R. Elevated Pretreatment Fibrinogen-to-Lymphocyte Percentage Ratio Predict Tumor Staging and Poor Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Chemotherapy or Surgery Combined with Chemotherapy. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:4921-4933. [PMID: 34188545 PMCID: PMC8232845 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s308659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose The objective of our study was to assess the association between lymphocyte percentage (LY%), fibrinogen (FIB), fibrinogen-to-lymphocyte percentage ratio (FLR) and the tumor staging and the clinical outcome role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with chemotherapy or surgery combined with chemotherapy. Patients and Methods Between August 2013 and October 2020, 375 patients initially diagnosed with NSCLC and 201 healthy subjects were enrolled in the retrospective study. The concentrations of LY%, FIB, and FLR were compared between the case group and the control group by using the Mann–Whitney U-test or Kruskal–Wallis test, and then these biomarkers were compared in terms of the tumor category and PTNM stage of the test group, etc. The cutoffs of LY%, FIB, and FLR were determined using X-tile software. The prognostic roles of LY%, FIB, and FLR were identified by the Kaplan–Meier curve and Cox regression model. The biological markers on overall survival (OS) were analyzed. Results The study showed that the concentration levels of LY%, FIB, and FLR in the stage III–IV group were significant difference from those in the stage I–II group (P<0.001), indicating that three biomarkers (LY%, FIB, and FLR) were significantly correlated with tumor staging. Pretreatment high FIB and FLR and low LY% indicated an increased risk of death in NSCLC patients. Also, it was found that the clinical outcome of low FLR patients with chemotherapy or chemotherapy combined with surgery was superior to high FLR patients. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated that FLR could be used to predict NSCLC staging and was an independent prognosis factor within NSCLC patients receiving chemotherapy or chemotherapy combined with surgery.
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- Meifang Liu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People's Republic of China
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