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Tiwari S, Pandey R, Kumar V, Das S, Gupta V, Nema R, Kumar A. miRNA genetic variations associated with the predisposition of oral squamous cell carcinoma in central Indian population. Noncoding RNA Res 2024; 9:1333-1341. [PMID: 39131689 PMCID: PMC11315085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2024.07.002] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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The disease burden of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is rising day-by-day and is expected to rise 62 % through 2035. The chewing of tobacco, areca nut, and betel leaf, poor oral hygiene, and chronic infection are common risk factors of OSCC, but genetic and epigenetic factors also contribute equally. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are comprised of small, non-coding endogenous RNA that regulate a plethora of biological activities by targeting messenger RNA through degradation or inhibition. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in miRNA genes can regulate the development and progression of OSCC. The present study aimed to determine the association between SNPs in miRNA genes (miRSNPs) with the risk of OSCC. A case-control study involving 225 histo-pathologically confirmed OSCC cases and 225 healthy controls was conducted, where 25 miRSNPs were analyzed by iPLEX MassArray analysis. A SNP rs12220909 in MIR4293 showed a highly protective effect (CC vs GG, OR = 0.0431, 95%CI = 0.005-0.323, p = 3e-6). Whereas three SNPs, namely, rs4705342 in MIR143 (CC vs TT, OR = 2.25, 95%CI = 2.00-2.53, p = 0.0008), rs531564 in MIR124 (CC vs GG, OR = 24.18, 95%CI = 3.22-181.37, p = 3e-6), and rs3746444 in MIR499 (AA vs GG, OR = 2.01, 95%CI = 1.32-3.05, p = 0.001) were significantly associated with a higher risk of OSCC. Additionally, NanoString-based nCounter miRNA expression profiling revealed that miR-499a (Log2FC = -1.07), and miR-143 (Log2FC = -1.56) were aberrantly expressed in OSCC tissue. Taken together, the above miSNPs may contribute to the high incidence of OSCC in central India. However, further studies with large cohorts and ethnic stratification are required to validate our findings.
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- Shikha Tiwari
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal 462020, India
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal 462020, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal 462020, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal 462020, India
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal, 462020, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, Saket Nagar, Bhopal 462020, India
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Lian M, Han B, Chen J, Shen X, Zhao Y, Shi Q, Feng L, He S, Ma H, Hou L, Zhong Q, Cao H, Fang J. Investigating the impact of clinical and genetic factors on the post-surgery prognosis of sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:22167. [PMID: 39333222 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73157-6] [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: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024] Open
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Sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is an aggressive cancer affecting the nasal and sinus regions, with its progression factors, particularly genetic ones, not yet fully understood. Here, we first conducted a retrospective study with 219 SNSCC patients to identify clinical factors affecting SNSCC prognosis. Additionally, we mined a vast literature dataset to uncover genetic factors associated with SNSCC progression. Based on this data, we constructed SNSCC prognosis pathways and performed a gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Clear operative margins were linked to a 73.5-86.3% improvement in overall survival and a 73.5-88.9% lower risk of recurrence. Nasal cavity-originated cases exhibited a 67.6-97.4% decrease in mortality and an 80.7-96.7% lower recurrence rate. Patients at T1-2 staging had a 65.0-80.6% reduced risk of death and recurrence compared to those at T3 stage. Additionally, we identified 53 genes associated with SNSCC, with 14 also implicated in primary tumor site, T stage, and operative margin. These genes, including EGFR, PIK3CA, ERBB2, PTEN, BCL2, BRAF, KRAS, and PRL, form a complex SNSCC-prognosis pathway and were significantly enriched in 42 KEGG pathways and Gene Ontology (GO) terms (FDR-corrected p-value < 0.001), influencing cell growth, apoptosis, and oncogenic signaling pathways. Our study suggests that three clinical parameters (operative margin type, primary tumor site, and T-stage) and 14 genetic factors may influence SNSCC prognosis post-surgery. These findings deepen our understanding of SNSCC and offer potential avenues to enhance its treatment and outcomes.
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- Meng Lian
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Talapko J, Erić S, Meštrović T, Stipetić MM, Juzbašić M, Katalinić D, Bekić S, Muršić D, Flam J, Belić D, Lešić D, Fureš R, Markanović M, Škrlec I. The Impact of Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis on the Aetiology, Pathogenesis, and Development of Oral Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2997. [PMID: 39272855 PMCID: PMC11394246 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16172997] [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: 08/06/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common head and neck cancer. Although the oral cavity is an easily accessible area for visual examination, the OSCC is more often detected at an advanced stage. The global prevalence of OSCC is around 6%, with increasing trends posing a significant health problem due to the increase in morbidity and mortality. The oral cavity microbiome has been the target of numerous studies, with findings highlighting the significant role of dysbiosis in developing OSCC. Dysbiosis can significantly increase pathobionts (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) that trigger inflammation through their virulence and pathogenicity factors. In contrast, chronic bacterial inflammation contributes to the development of OSCC. Pathobionts also have other effects, such as the impact on the immune system, which can alter immune responses and contribute to a pro-inflammatory environment. Poor oral hygiene and carbohydrate-rich foods can also increase the risk of developing oral cancer. The risk factors and mechanisms of OSCC development are not yet fully understood and remain a frequent research topic. For this reason, this narrative review concentrates on the issue of dysbiosis as the potential cause of OSCC, as well as the underlying mechanisms involved.
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- Jasminka Talapko
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- University Centre Varaždin, University North, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department for Health Metrics Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Family Medicine Practice, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Zabok General Hospital and Croatian Veterans Hospital, 49210 Zabok, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Microbiology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Zhou L, Wu Y, Ying Y, Ding Y. Current knowledge of ferroptosis in the pathogenesis and prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Signal 2024; 119:111176. [PMID: 38636767 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Therapeutic strategies are the hot-spot issues in treating patients with advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Mounting studies have proved that triggering ferroptosis is one of the promising targets for OSCC management. In this study, we performed a first attempt to collect the current evidence on the proposed roles of ferroptosis in OSCC through a comprehensive review. Based on clinical data from the relevant studies within this topic, we found that ferroptosis-associated tumor microenvironment, ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs), and ferroptosis-related lncRNAs exhibited a potent prognostic value for OSCC patients. Mechanistically, experimental data revealed that the proliferation and tumorigenesis of OSCC might be associated with the inhibition of cellular ferroptosis through the activation of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and adipocyte enhancer-binding protein 1 (AEBP1), suppression of glutathione (GSH) and Period 1 (PER1) expression, and modulation of specific non-coding RNAs (i.e., miR-520d-5p, miR-34c-3p, and miR-125b-5p) and their targeted proteins. Several specific interventions (i.e., Quisinostat, Carnosic acid, hyperbaric oxygen, melatonin, aqueous-soluble sporoderm-removed G. lucidum spore powder, and disulfiram/copper complex) were found to dramatically induce ferroptosis cell death of OSCC via multiple mechanisms. This review highlighted the pivotal role of ferroptosis in the pathogenesis and prognosis of OSCC. Future anticancer therapeutic strategies targeting ferroptosis and its associated molecules might provide a new insight for OSCC treatment.
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- Liyuan Zhou
- Department of Stomatology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), 318000 Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Taizhou Second People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), 318000 Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang, China.
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Bagale SS, Deshmukh PU, Lad SB, Sudarsan A, Sudhakar S, Mandal S, Kondabagil K, Pradeepkumar PI. Synthesis of N2- trans-isosafrole-dG-adduct Bearing DNAs and the Bypass Studies with Human TLS Polymerases κ and η. J Org Chem 2024. [PMID: 38739842 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Safrole is a natural product present in many plants and plant products, including spices and essential oils. During cellular metabolism, it converts to a highly reactive trans-isosafrole (SF) intermediate that reacts with genomic DNA and forms N2-SF-dG and N6-SF-dA DNA adducts, which are detected in the oral tissue of cancer patients with betel quid chewing history. To study the SF-induced carcinogenesis and to probe the role of low fidelity translesion synthesis (TLS) polymerases in bypassing SF adducts, herein, we report the synthesis of N2-SF-dG modified DNAs using phosphoramidite chemistry. The N2-SF-dG modification in the duplex DNA does not affect the thermal stability and retains the B-form of helical conformation, indicating that this adduct may escape the radar of common DNA repair mechanisms. Primer extension studies showed that the N2-SF-dG adduct is bypassed by human TLS polymerases hpolκ and hpolη, which perform error-free replication across this adduct. Furthermore, molecular modeling and dynamics studies revealed that the adduct reorients to pair with the incoming nucleotide, thus allowing the effective bypass. Overall, the results indicate that hpolκ and hpolη do not distinguish the N2-SF-dG adduct, suggesting that they may not be involved in the safrole-induced carcinogenicity.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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Zhu M, Ma Y, Wang W, Li M, Chen S, Liu F, Shi X, Bi H, Zhang C, Nie F, Zheng H, Zhang C. SCUBE3 Exerts a Tumor-Promoting Effect in Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Promoting CEBPA Binding to the CCL2 Promoter. Mol Cancer Res 2024; 22:482-494. [PMID: 38349738 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-23-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is the main pathologic subtype of oral cancer, and the current therapeutic effect is far from satisfactory. The signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 3 (SCUBE3) has been shown to be a tumor-promoting factor in several malignancies. However, little is known about the role of SCUBE3 in TSCC. In this study, we identified that SCUBE3 was highly expressed in TSCC. Clinically, high expression of SCUBE3 was positively associated with tumor stage and T stage of TSCC. Functionally, SCUBE3 silence remarkably restrained cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, induced apoptosis as well as cell cycle arrest in G2-phase, and weakened the tumorigenicity of TSCC cells in vivo. Mechanistically, SCUBE3 promoted the direct binding of CCAAT enhancer binding protein alpha (CEBPA) to C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) promoter in TSCC cells. Interestingly, CCL2 overexpression partially reversed the inhibitory effect of SCUBE3 deficiency on TSCC cell viability and migration. Moreover, STAT3 signaling contributed to CCL2-mediated phenotypes in TSCC cells. IMPLICATIONS Our data revealed a tumor-promoting role for SCUBE3 in TSCC via the CEBPA/CCL2/STAT3 axis, which provided new insight into novel potential therapeutic target for TSCC.
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- Minhui Zhu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Doll C, Hofmann E, Preissner R, Heiland M, Seeland U, Konietschke F, Sehouli J, Preissner S. Exogenous Estrogen in the Development of Head and Neck Cancer. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 150:378-384. [PMID: 38546631 PMCID: PMC10979360 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.4739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Importance Sex differences in head and neck cancer (HNC) incidence suggest a potential contribution of sex hormones. Objective To assess the role of exogenous estrogen exposure in the development of HNC in female patients. Design, Settings, and Participants This large multicenter cohort study using clinical records from the TriNetX real-world database included 20 years of data (through May 31, 2023) from 87 health care organizations. The TriNetX database was searched for medical records for female patients with and without exogenous estrogen exposure according to their chronological age. Cohort 1 included 731 366 female patients aged 18 to 45 years old with regular oral contraceptive (OC) intake and cohort 2 included 3 886 568 patients in the same age group who did not use OC. Cohort 3 comprised 135 875 female patients at least 50 years old receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT), whereas cohort 4 included 5 875 270 patients at least 50 years old without HRT. Propensity score matching was performed for the confounders age, alcohol dependence, and nicotine dependence. Data analyses were performed in May 2023. Main Outcome and Measures Diagnosis of HNC (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision: C00-C14), and after propensity score matching (1:1 nearest-neighbor greedy matching), a risk analysis to investigate risk differences and risk ratios (RRs) with a 95% CI. Results Among the 718 101 female patients in each of cohorts 1 and 2 (mean [SD] age at diagnosis, 25.9 [6.7] years), those with OC intake had a higher risk of an HNC diagnosis (RR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.21-1.78) than those without OC use. Among the 131 835 female patients in each of cohorts 3 and 4 (mean [SD] age, 67.9 [12.0] years), those with postmenopausal HRT intake had a lower risk of an HNC diagnosis (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.64-0.92) than those without HRT use. Conclusions and Relevance The findings of this cohort study illustrate a positive association between OC and a negative association between HRT and the development of HNC in female patients. Given the limitations of the TriNetX database, future research should include detailed information on the intake of OC and HRT and reproductive health information (eg, age at menarche/menopause, number of pregnancies) to more accurately define the strength and direction of the possible association between exogeneous estrogen exposure and the development of HNC in female patients.
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- Christian Doll
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology and Science-IT, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt–Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology, and Health Economics, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery (CVK) and Department of Gynecology (CBF), Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt–Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Kranjčević JK, Čonkaš J, Ozretić P. The Role of Estrogen and Estrogen Receptors in Head and Neck Tumors. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1575. [PMID: 38672656 PMCID: PMC11049451 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16081575] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the most common histological form of head and neck tumors (HNTs), which originate from the epithelium of the lips and oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity, and sinuses. The main risk factors include consumption of tobacco in all forms and alcohol, as well as infections with high-risk human papillomaviruses or the Epstein-Barr virus. Regardless of the etiological agent, the risk of developing different types of HNTs is from two to more than six times higher in males than in females. The reason for such disparities probably lies in a combination of both biological and psychosocial factors. Therefore, it is hypothesized that exposure to female sex hormones, primarily estrogen, provides women with protection against the formation and metastasis of HNTs. In this review, we synthesized available knowledge on the role of estrogen and estrogen receptors (ERs) in the development and progression of HNTs, with special emphasis on membrane ERs, which are much less studied. We can summarize that in addition to epidemiologic studies unequivocally pointing to the protective effect of estrogen in women, an increased expression of both nuclear ERs, ERα, and ERβ, and membrane ERs, ERα36, GPER1, and NaV1.2, was present in different types of HNSCC, for which anti-estrogens could be used as an effective therapeutic approach.
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- Laboratory for Hereditary Cancer, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia (J.Č.)
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Zhang XY, Liu Y, Rong Q, Qi MY, Guo H. RUVBL1 accelerates tongue squamous cell carcinoma by mediating CRaf/MEK/ERK pathway. iScience 2024; 27:109434. [PMID: 38523780 PMCID: PMC10960137 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109434] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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RAF/MEK/ERK pathway is frequently activated in tumor. Therefore, this study will investigate the function of RUVBL1 (RAF-binding protein) in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC). Bioinformatics was performed to identify differentially expressed mRNAs (DE-mRNAs) in TCGA-oral squamous cell carcinoma, GSE13601, and GSE34105 datasets. A total of 672 shared DE-mRNAs were identified in three datasets, and they are regulating metastasis and angiogenesis. Patients with RUVBL1 low expression had high overall survival. Overexpressing RUVBL1 enhanced the viability, wound healing percentage, invasion, sphere formation, angiogenesis, and resistance to cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil in CAL-27 and SCC-4 cells, and the opposite results were obtained by knocking down RUVBL1. Moreover, overexpression of RUVBL1 bolstered tumor growth in vivo. Strikingly, RUVBL1 diminished the phosphorylation of CRAF Ser259, which led to activation of the MEK/ERK pathway. In conclusion, RUVBL1 contributes to the malignant biological behavior of TSCC via activating the CRAF/MEK/ERK pathway. This provides molecular mechanisms and perspectives for targeted therapy of the CRAF/MEK/ERK pathway.
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- Xin-yu Zhang
- The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650032, China
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- Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650032, China
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- Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650500, China
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- The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650032, China
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Zheng S, He S, Liang Y, Tan Y, Liu Q, Liu T, Lu X. Understanding PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling in squamous cell carcinoma: mutated PIK3CA as an example. MOLECULAR BIOMEDICINE 2024; 5:13. [PMID: 38616230 PMCID: PMC11016524 DOI: 10.1186/s43556-024-00176-0] [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: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Compared with those in adenocarcinoma, PIK3CA mutations are more common in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which arises from stratified squamous epithelia that are usually exposed to adverse environmental factors. Although hotspot mutations in exons 9 and 20 of PIK3CA, including E542K, E545K, H1047L and H1047R, are frequently encountered in the clinic, their clinicopathological meaning remains to be determined in the context of SCC. Considering that few reviews on PIK3CA mutations in SCC are available in the literature, we undertook this review to shed light on the clinical significance of PIK3CA mutations, mainly regarding the implications and ramifications of PIK3CA mutations in malignant cell behavior, prognosis, relapse or recurrence and chemo- or radioresistance of SCC. It should be noted that only those studies regarding SCC in which PIK3CA was mutated were cherry-picked, which fell within the scope of this review. However, the role of mutated PIK3CA in adenocarcinoma has not been discussed. In addition, mutations occurring in other main members of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway other than PIK3CA were also excluded.
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- Shutao Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medical Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China.
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Moratin J, Maas T, Horn D, Semmelmayer K, Zittel S, Oehme M, Engel M, Hoffmann J, Freudlsperger C, Freier K, Ristow O. Second primary squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity - a retrospective cohort study of therapeutic procedures and oncological outcome. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:229. [PMID: 38530421 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05606-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In the presented study, the occurrence rates of second primary oral carcinomas and their prognostic relevance were analyzed. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients with surgically treated oral squamous cell carcinomas within the years 2010 and 2022 in our department were included in this retrospective cohort study. Two groups were designed including patients with second primary carcinomas and patients with local tumor recurrences. Occurrence rates, tumor stages and applied therapies were assessed. Primary outcome was overall survival in dependence of the index tumor. Secondary outcomes were overall survival in dependence of local recurrences or second primary tumors. RESULTS An overall number of 908 patients was included in the analysis. 98 patients (10.8%) developed a second primary oral squamous cell carcinoma. Patients with second primary tumors presented significantly (p < 0.001) better overall survival in dependence of the index tumor compared to patients suffering from local recurrences. There was no significant difference in overall survival (p = 0.4) in dependence of the date of second primary tumor or local recurrence. Patients with second primary tumors were more likely to receive surgery-based therapy compared to patients with local recurrences who more frequently received definitive radiotherapy. CONCLUSION Our data indicates different clinical courses in terms of therapy and survival of patients suffering from second primary tumors compared to patients with local tumor recurrences. This may be due to a more aggressive biology of local recurrences and earlier detection of second primaries due to oncological follow-up of the index tumor. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The differentiation of local tumor recurrences and second primary tumors is of clinical relevance, as applicable therapies and resulting prognosis may differ significantly.
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- Julius Moratin
- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Kirrberger Straße, D-66424, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Kirrberger Straße, D-66424, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Chen Y, Chen Y, Liu W. Serum cell division control 42 reflects treatment response and survival profiles in recurrent or metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma patients who receive programmed death-1 inhibitors. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 129:111547. [PMID: 38290205 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Cell division control 42 (CDC42) facilitates tumor growth, migration, and immune escape to accelerate the pathogenesis and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This study intended to explore the optimal cut-value of serum CDC42 for predicting treatment response to programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors and survival in recurrent or metastatic (R/M) OSCC patients. METHODS CDC42 was detected from serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 45 R/M OSCC patients before initiating PD-1 inhibitors with or without chemotherapy. Different cutoff values (500, 600, 700, and 800 pg/mL) of CDC42 were selected for further analyses. RESULTS The median (interquartile range) value of CDC42 was 604.0 (477.5-867.5) pg/mL in R/M OSCC patients. Generally, objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were 37.8 % and 62.2 %. Additionally, ORR (P = 0.030) and DCR (P = 0.004) were decreased in patients with CDC42 ≥ 700 pg/mL versus those with CDC42 < 700 pg/mL; meanwhile, DCR was also reduced in patients with CDC42 ≥ 800 pg/mL versus those with CDC42 < 800 pg/mL (P = 0.014). Interestingly, CDC42 ≥ 600 (P = 0.023), 700 (P = 0.007), and 800 (P = 0.039) pg/mL were related to shorter progression-free survival (PFS). While only CDC42 ≥ 700 (P = 0.004) and 800 (P = 0.046) pg/mL were correlated with worse overall survival (OS). After adjustment, only CDC42 ≥ 700 pg/mL (yes vs. no) independently estimated poor PFS (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.637, P = 0.005) and OS (HR = 5.824, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION CDC42 ≥ 700 pg/mL exerts the optimal prognostic ability to reflect poor treatment response and survival profiles in R/M OSCC patients who receive PD-1 inhibitors.
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- Yangyi Chen
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Handan Central Hospital, Handan 056001, Hebei Province, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China.
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Hovav AH, Wilensky A. The role of the epithelial sentinels, Langerhans cells and γδT cells, in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 38273461 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12544] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) arises in the oral epithelium, a tissue in which immune surveillance is mediated by its primary resident leukocytes, Langerhans cells (LCs), and γδT cells. Under steady-state conditions, LCs and γδT cells play a critical role in maintaining oral mucosal homeostasis. As antigen-presenting cells of stratified epithelia, LCs respond to various challenges faced by the epithelium, orchestrating innate, and adaptive immune responses in order to resolve them. γδT cells also sense diverse epithelial insults and react rapidly through cytokine production and cytolytic activity. These epithelial sentinels are also considered to be the first leukocytes in the oral epithelium to encounter early carcinogenic events that have the potential of becoming OSCC. As evident in many malignancies, leukocyte populations help prevent cancer development although they also promote tumor progression. OSCC is no exception, as studies have reported both anti- and pro-tumor roles of LCs and γδT cells. In this review, we summarize the ontogeny of LCs and γδT cells in the oral epithelium and discuss their role in OSCC.
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- Avi-Hai Hovav
- Institute of Biomedical and Oral Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Periodontology, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Hsieh MJ, Lo YS, Ho HY, Lin CC, Chuang YC, Chen MK. The Interaction between CLSPN Gene Polymorphisms and Alcohol Consumption Contributes to Oral Cancer Progression. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1098. [PMID: 38256171 PMCID: PMC10816373 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Most disease single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are regulatory and approximately half of heritability is occupied by the top 1% of genes, with the gene-level structure varying with the number of variants associated with the most common alleles. Cancer occurrence and progression are significantly affected by Claspin (CLSPN) gene polymorphism present in the population, which alters the expression, function, and regulation of the gene. CLSPN genotypes are associated with oral cancer, but the literature on this association is limited. As a result, the goal of this study is to investigate the correlation between CLSPN genotypes and oral cancers' development. This study will explore the presence of four CLSPN SNPs including rs12058760, rs16822339, rs535638 and rs7520495 gene polymorphisms, and analyze the expression of these genes in 304 cancer-free controls and 402 oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cases. Attempts have been made to obtain insight into the role of CLSPN gene polymorphisms in oral cancer through the analysis of this study. We demonstrated that the OSCC risk of individuals with four CLSPN SNPs relative to the wild type did not differ significantly from that of the wild type when the polymorphisms are analyzed according to individual habits. We further studied the mechanism by which CLSPN polymorphisms affect the progression of clinicopathological features in OSCC patients. The results of the degree of cell differentiation showed that compared with patients of rs7520495 SNP carrying the CC genotype, the incidence of poor cell differentiation in patients carrying the CC + GG genotype was higher (AOR: 1.998-fold; 95% CI, 1.127-3.545; p = 0.018). In particular, patients with the G genotype of rs7520495 had increased poor cell differentiation compared with patients with the C genotype (AOR: 4.736-fold; 95% CI, 1.306-17.178; p = 0.018), especially in the drinking group. On the basis of our analysis of the Cancer Genome Atlas dataset, we found that higher CLSPN levels were associated with poorer cell differentiation in oral cancers. In this study, we provide the first evidence showing that CLSPN SNPs contribute to oral cancer. Whether or not rs7520495 can be used as a confirmatory factor in the future is uncertain, but it seems likely that it can be used as an important factor in predicting recurrence, response to treatment and medication toxicity to patients with oral cancer.
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- Ming-Ju Hsieh
- Oral Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
- Doctoral Program in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Oral Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Oral Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Oral Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Oral Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Luo Q, Hu S, Tang Y, Yang D, Chen Q. PPT1 Promotes Growth and Inhibits Ferroptosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2024; 24:1047-1060. [PMID: 38299399 DOI: 10.2174/0115680096294098240123104657] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers with poor prognosis in the head and neck. Elucidating molecular mechanisms underlying OSCC occurrence and development is important for the therapy. Dysregulated palmitoylation-related enzymes have been reported in several cancers but OSCC. OBJECTIVES To explore the role of palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 1 (PPT1) in OSCC. METHODS Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and related protein-protein interaction networks between normal oral epithelial and OSCC tissues were screened and constructed via different online databases. Tumor samples from 70 OSCC patients were evaluated for the relationship between PPT1 expression level and patients'clinic characteristics. The role of PPT1 in OSCC proliferation and metastasis was studied by functional experiments including MTT, colony formation, EdU incorporation and transwell assays. Lentivirus-based constructs were used to manipulate gene expression. FerroOrange probe and malondialdehyde assay were used to determine ferroptosis. Growth of OSCC cells in vivo was investigated by a xenograft mouse model. RESULTS A total of 555 DEGs were obtained, and topological analysis revealed that PPT1 and GPX4 might play critical roles in OSCC. Increased PPT1 expression was found to be correlated with poor prognosis of OSCC patients. PPT1 effectively promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion while inhibited the ferroptosis of OSCC cells. PPT1 affected the expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4). CONCLUSION PPT1 promoted growth and inhibited ferroptosis of OSCC cells. PPT1 might be a potential target for OSCC therapy.
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- Qingqiong Luo
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200011, Shanghai, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200443, Shanghai, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200443, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200443, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200011, Shanghai, China
- Central Laboratory, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China
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Tasso CO, Ferrisse TM, de Oliveira AB, Ribas BR, Jorge JH. Candida species as potential risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiol 2023; 86:102451. [PMID: 37716154 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2023.102451] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is considered a multifactorial disease and has been associated with microbial infections, although the association with Candida spp. is still controversial. This systematic review focused on clinical trials which evaluated the relation between oral Candida spp colonization and OSCC. PubMed; Scopus; Embase; Web of Science and Scientific Direct were assessed. Independent reviewers conducted the diagram steps. For data extraction the PRISMA protocol was followed. The quality analysis of case-control studies was performed based on the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the frequency of Candida spp and the levels of microbial acetaldehyde production (MAP) being odds ratio (OR) the effect-measure applied. Eight and six studies were included in the qualitative analysis and meta-analysis, respectively. It was noted that there was a significantly higher frequency of Candida species (p = 0.0003/OR = 9.50) in patients diagnosed with OSCC than healthy patients, especially Candida krusei (p = 0.0167/OR=4.62). Candida spp., from oral cancer patients demonstrated significantly greater biofilm, biofilm metabolic activity, phospholipase, proteinase activity and a higher production of MAP (p = 0.0111/OR = 2.67). Candida species may have a potential role in OSCC development. Further studies should be conducted to elucidate the mechanism of action of Candida spp and others risk factors in the development of OSCC.
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- Camilla Olga Tasso
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Scheau C, Caruntu C, Caruntu A. Current Approach and Future Directions in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Keratinocyte Carcinomas. J Clin Med 2023; 12:3974. [PMID: 37373672 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs) are malignancies developed from keratinocytes or their precursors [...].
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- Cristian Scheau
- Department of Physiology, The Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, "Foisor" Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB, 021382 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Dermatology, "Prof. N.C. Paulescu" National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 011233 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, "Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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