Stage-specific embryonic antigen-4 (SSEA-4) is a developmentally regulated antigen, while expression level of SSEA-4 and / or its synthase ST3GAL2 is associated with prognosis in various malignancies. We have reported a prominent increase of SSEA-4 in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and its negative correlation with the androgen receptor (AR). Meanwhile, loss of AR has increased to approximately 30% with the growing use of androgen receptor signaling inhibitor for metastatic CRPC (mCRPC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Proton beam therapy (PBT) may reduce the number of adverse events in treatment of patients with pediatric cancer. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether the actual therapeutic effect is truly equivalent to that of photon radiotherapy. To compare photon radiotherapy and PBT, a meta-analysis and systematic review were performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely accepted as a useful treatment for patients with intractable chronic pain. However, its effectiveness varies between individuals. Therefore, a tool for evaluating its effectiveness in advance is eagerly awaited.
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