Constructing a prognostic model for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma based on glucose metabolism related genes.

Background: Glucose metabolism (GM) plays a crucial role in cancer cell proliferation, tumor growth, and survival. However, the identification of glucose metabolism-related genes (GMRGs) for effective prediction of prognosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) is still lacking.

Methods: We conducted differential analysis between HNSC and Normal groups to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs).

MCP-4 and Eotaxin-3 Are Novel Biomarkers for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

The aim of our study was to examine the production of monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP-4) and eotaxin-3 during the onset and progression of COPD. The expression levels of MCP-4 and eotaxin-3 were evaluated in COPD samples and healthy controls using immunostaining and ELISA. The relationship between the clinic pathological features in the participants and the expression of MCP-4 and eotaxin-3 were evaluated.

The Effect of Endoscopy on Patients with Malignant Esophageal Cancer after Medical Treatment and Chemotherapy.

The esophagus is one of the most commonly used parts in a person's life, and its importance is self-evident. With the unhealthy food diet, people are more and more likely to suffer from esophageal cancer, and there is an urgent need for breakthroughs in the treatment of esophageal cancer. This article is aimed at studying the effects of medical treatment and chemotherapy for patients with malignant esophageal cancer.

Targeting Neuregulin 1 (NRG1): A Novel Biomarker for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

The aim of this study was to identify the roles of neuregulin 1 (NRG1) during the tumor progression in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC patients with lung squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarci-noma were enrolled in this study. The expression of NRG1, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and surviving in clinical specimens was examined using immunohistochemistry analysis.

Prognostic significance of NANOG expression in solid tumors: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: NANOG is a tumor marker and indicates poor prognosis in various neoplasms; however, the evidence is controversial. This meta-analysis investigated the association of NANOG expression and clinicopathological features, and it impact on survival of patients with malignant tumors.

Methods: Studies published through May 31, 2018 were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure.

The association between diabetes/hyperglycemia and the prognosis of cervical cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The predictive roles of diabetes in the prognosis of many types of cancer have been well studied, but its role in predicting the prognosis of cervical cancer is still controversial. The aim of the study is to evaluate the association between diabetes/hyperglycemia and the prognosis of cervical cancer.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review for peer-reviewed studies indexed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Wanfang published before December 2016.