Gene fusion is caused by the linkage of previously separate genes or sequences. Recently, an increasing number of novel fusion genes have been identified and associated with tumor progression, and several of them have been suggested as promising targets for tumor therapy. However, there are hardly any studies reporting the association of fusion genes with the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), one of the most common malignant tumors, endangers human health. Recently, the incidence of HNSCC has kept increasing: However, its prognosis has not significantly improved. Understanding the molecular mechanism underlying HNSCC development will therefore provide new strategies for therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors that endanger human health. In recent years, the incidence of HNSCC has been increasing, without any significant improvement in the prognosis. Therefore, increased knowledge on the molecular mechanism underlying HNSCC development will allow the development of new strategies for therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), with high potential for metastasis, is the most common malignant tumor of the head and neck. Cancer‑associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the main stromal cells in the microenvironment and aggravate tumor progression. However, whether CAFs are associated with the progression of OSCC remains unknown and the underlying mechanism remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlasmacytoma variant translocation 1 (PVT1) is highly expressed in a variety of cancer tissues and is related to the clinicopathological features and prognosis. However, the prognostic value of PVT1 is still controversial. Therefore, this systematic evaluation and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate the relationship between PVT1 expression and clinicopathological features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common types of malignant head and neck tumor, which poses a serious threat to human health. In recent years, the incidence of OSCC has been increasing, while the prognosis has not significantly improved. Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of OSCC may provide novel therapeutic strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Mucocele of the minor salivary gland is usually caused when the duct is injured, mucus leaks into the tissue space and the mucous gland are obstructed, which lead to cystic lesion formation and dilatation. Currently, there are multiple therapeutic methods available with various outcomes. This study aims to provide clinical evidence of polidocanol sclerotherapy for the treatment of mucocele of the minor salivary gland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFShanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
February 2018
Purpose: To determine the prognostic role of high PD-L1 in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Methods: Electronic databases, such as PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library, were searched to identify studies evaluating PD-L1 expression and overall survival (OS) in these patients. RevMan 5.
Radiotherapy is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for oral squamous cell carcinoma. However, radioresistance remains a major impediment to radiotherapy. Although BetA (Betulinic acid) can induce radiosensitization, the underlying mechanism and whether it could induce radiosensitization in oral squamous cell carcinoma are not fully understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere has been little research conducted regarding autophagy in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Given the prevalence of oral cancers which are OSCC and the severe side effects of current treatments, there is a pressing need to develop effective alternative therapies. In this study, we have endeavored to explore the biological characteristics of oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line KB cells, in particular with regard to the role played by autophagy in their survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Nemo-like kinase (NLK) is a serine/threonine-protein kinase that involved in a number of signaling pathways regulating cell fate. Variation of NLK has been shown to be associated with the risk of cancer. However, the function of NLK in oral adenosquamous carcinoma cells line CAL-27 is unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: KLF8 is a member of KLF transcription factors which play an important tolr in oncogenesis. It is barely expressed in normal human epithelial cells but highly overexpressed in several types of human cancer cell lines. In the present study, we investigate the role of KLF8 in oral cancer and the effects of KLF8 knockdown via lentivirus mediated siRNA infection in human adenosquamos carcinoma CAL 27 cells.
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