miR‑93‑5p regulates the occurrence and development of esophageal carcinoma epithelial cells by targeting TGFβR2.

Emerging studies have indicated that the dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) plays a vital role in the development and metastasis of tumors. However, the role of miR‑93‑5p in esophageal carcinoma (EC) has not been extensively reported. The present study thus focused on the role of miR‑93‑5p and its downstream target in the occurrence and development of EC.

Caveolin-1 in multi drug resistance and two-field lymphadenectomy for thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Caveolin-1 plays a very important role in the process of tumor cell transformation. In this paper, we studied the relationship between Cav-1 and other multi drug resistance associated proteins. Moreover, the author compares outcomes according to the extent of lymphadenectomy in patients with upper and middle thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma without clinical cervical metastasis.