LMP2/LMP7 gene (LMP, low molecular mass protein) perform a critical role in the foreign antigen processing via the major histocompatibility complex-I (MHC-I) complex CD8(+) cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) pathway. This study was designed to investigate whether the sequence variants in LMP2/LMP7 gene would increase the risk of ovarian cancer in the Chinese population. Total of 235 patients with ovarian cancer and 338 normal controls were recruited. Two polymorphisms of LMP2-60 (Arg→His) and LMP7-145 (Gln→Lys) were identified by PCR-RFLP (RFLP, restriction fragment length polymorphism) method. The association of LMP2/LMP7 gene variations with ovarian cancer was assessed by logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that LMP7-145 Gln/Lys and Lys/Lys alleles were associated with the risk of ovarian cancer (P=0.002, OR=2.47; P<0.001, OR=3.23). Meanwhile, the relationship between the LMP7-145 polymorphism and the lymph node metastasis and tumor distant metastasis were also found. No statistical correlation between any of the LMP2-60 polymorphic genotypes and the ovarian cancer clinicopathological characteristics were observed (P>0.05). These results suggested that LMP7 genetic variant could increase the susceptibility to ovarian cancer development; especially increase the risk of lymph node and tumor distant metastasis.
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Eur Radiol
January 2025
Department of Radiology, Montpellier Research Center Institute, PINKCC Laboratory, Montpellier, France.
Objective: To provide up-to-date European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) guidelines for staging and follow-up of patients with ovarian cancer (OC).
Methods: Twenty-one experts, members of the female pelvis imaging ESUR subcommittee from 19 institutions, replied to 2 rounds of questionnaires regarding imaging techniques and structured reporting used for pre-treatment evaluation of OC patients. The results of the survey were presented to the other authors during the group's annual meeting.
Clin Transl Oncol
January 2025
Inflammation and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, 784028, India.
Globally, breast and ovarian cancers are major health concerns in women and account for significantly high cancer-related mortality rates. Dysregulations and mutations in genes like TP53, BRCA1/2, KRAS and PTEN increase susceptibility towards cancer. Here, we discuss the impact of mutations in the key regulatory gene, TP53 and polymorphisms in its negative regulator MDM2 which are reported to accelerate cancer progression.
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December 2024
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0RE, United Kingdom
The gene-regulatory mechanisms controlling the expression of the germline PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA) pathway components within the gonads of metazoan species remain largely unexplored. In contrast to the male germline piRNA pathway, which in mice is known to be activated by the testis-specific transcription factor A-MYB, the nature of the ovary-specific gene-regulatory network driving the female germline piRNA pathway remains a mystery. Here, using as a model, we combined multiple genomics approaches to reveal the transcription factor Ovo as regulator of the germline piRNA pathway in ovarian germ cells.
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January 2025
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Background: In this review, we aimed to compare the recommendations for Lynch syndrome (LS).
Methods: We compared the LS's guidelines of different medical societies, including recommendations for cancer surveillance, aspirin treatment, and universal screening.
Results: Most guidelines for LS patients recommend intervals of 1-2 years for performing colonoscopy, though there is disagreement regarding the age to begin CRC screening (dependent on status as a MLH1/MSH2 or MSH6/PMS2 carrier).
Cancers (Basel)
December 2024
Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 30 Hospital Blvd, Singapore 168583, Singapore.
Background: Identifying patients with gm is crucial to facilitate screening strategies, preventive measures and the usage of targeted therapeutics in their management. This review examines the evidence for the latest predictive and therapeutic approaches in -associated cancers.
Clinical Description: Data supports the use of adjuvant olaparib in patients with gm high-risk HER2-negative breast cancer.
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