Publications by authors named "A Gutierrez-Calvo"

This review focuses on the latest advancements in using biomarkers to diagnose, predict outcomes, and guide the treatment of different types of thyroid cancer, such as anaplastic, papillary, medullary, and follicular thyroid carcinoma. We highlight the key role of both traditional and new biomarkers in improving the treatment of these cancers. For anaplastic thyroid cancer, biomarkers are crucial for detecting distant metastases and making treatment decisions.

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Gastric cancer ranks fifth in both world prevalence and lethality, with a 5-year survival of less than 30%. HLA-G, a non-classical class I HLA gene, has emerged as a potential marker for cancer susceptibility and prognosis due to its immunomodulatory properties. Its level of expression is regulated by polymorphisms in the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) polymorphisms, which form various combined haplotypes (UTR-1 to -9).

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The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system contains a set of genes involved at many levels in the innate and adaptive immune response. Among the non-classical HLA class I genes, HLA-G stands out for the numerous studies about its pivotal role in regulating/modulating immune responses. Also, its involvement in extravillous cytotrophoblast function, viral infections, autoimmunity, and cancer has been extensively documented.

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Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare, benign, mesenchymal tumor. It has a slight female predominance, and it can appear in any range of age. It can be in the extremities, neck, and gastrointestinal tract, but it has also been described in other locations.

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  • Colorectal cancer is a major health issue, being the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths, with rectal cancer contributing significantly to these statistics; recent studies show promising advancements in neoadjuvant therapies.
  • * A study involving 181 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer examined the effects of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy on tumor regression and surgical outcomes, utilizing the Mandard grading system for analysis.
  • * The findings indicated that greater tumor regression correlates with improved disease-free survival rates and reduced local recurrence and distant metastasis, highlighting the importance of tumor response to therapy on long-term disease progression.
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