[Retracted] Hypoxia‑induced overexpression of DEC1 is regulated by HIF‑1α in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Further to the publication of the above paper, a concerned reader drew to our attention that, in Figs. 1A and 4A, the same loading controls for the RT‑PCR experiments portrayed had apparently been incorporated into these figures, even though the experimental results (i.e.

In situ Co-Delivery of Doxorubicin and Cisplatin by Injectable Thermosensitive Hydrogels for Enhanced Osteosarcoma Treatment.

Purpose: Osteosarcoma is considered as the most common primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents, and the treatments including chemotherapy and surgery were far from satisfactory. Localized tumor treatments by hydrogels incorporating combined chemotherapeutic drugs have recently emerged as superior approaches for enhanced anti-tumor effects and reduced systemic toxicity.

Methods: A novel injectable thermosensitive poly (lactide-co- glycolide)-poly (ethylene glycol)-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) triblock copolymer hydrogel containing doxorubicin and cisplatin for the localized chemotherapy of osteosarcoma were synthesized and characterized.

Application of CT radiomics features to predict the EGFR mutation status and therapeutic sensitivity to TKIs of advanced lung adenocarcinoma.

Background: To explore the ability of computed tomography (CT) radiomics features to predict the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status and the therapeutic response of advanced lung adenocarcinoma to treatment with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 253 patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma who underwent EGFR mutation detection, and those with EGFR-sensitive mutations were treated with TKIs. Using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model and the 10-fold cross-validation method, the radiomics features that predicted EGFR mutation status and TKI sensitivity were obtained.

Reduced CENPU expression inhibits lung adenocarcinoma cell proliferation and migration through PI3K/AKT signaling.

CENPU (centromere protein U), a centromere component essential for mitosis, relates with some cancers progression. However, it is not well illustrated in lung adenocarcinoma (LAC). Here, we aimed to investigate the potential effect of CENPU on LAC progression and prognosis.

Curative effect and safety of propranolol combined with prednisone in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas.

The object of this study was to analyze the curative effect and safety of propranolol combined with prednisone in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas (IHs). Forty-four children with IHs on the head and face at the proliferative phase admitted to Jinan Center Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University were randomly divided into two groups. Children in group A took orally propranolol 2 mg/kg/day in three divided doses combined with prednisone 2 mg/kg/day in two divided doses in the first two weeks; children in group B took orally propranolol alone, and the dose was the same as that in group A.

Risk of immune-related colitis with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors vs chemotherapy in solid tumors: systems assessment.

We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the risk of immune-related colitis associated with PD1/PD-L1 inhibitors as compared to chemotherapy in solid tumor patients. Eligible studies were identified through a comprehensive search of multiple databases and included solid tumor patients in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. The data was analyzed by Stata version 12.

Co-existence of mucin-producing urothelial-type adenocarcinoma of the prostate and inverted papilloma of the bladder.

Adenocarcinoma of prostate with mucinous differentiation arising in the male urethra is extremely rare, with only 21 cases reported in the previous literature. A diagnosis of mucin-producing urothelial carcinoma of the prostate is based on the pathology, immunohistochemistry, and clinical examination by excluding the secondary adenocarcinoma of the prostate. We present a case of unexpected mucinous urothelial carcinoma of prostate with co-existing inverted papilloma of bladder in a 57-year-old man.

PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies efficacy and safety versus docetaxel monotherapy in advanced NSCLC patients after first-line treatment option: systems assessment.

Meta-analysis was conducted to systematically assess the effectiveness and safety of programmed cell death protein-1 or ligand-1 (PD-1 or PD-L1) antibodies versus docetaxel alone in advanced non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In addition, the prognostic significance of PD-L1 expression in advanced NSCLC was also investigated. 5 eligible studies including 3579 patients were identified through comprehensive search of multiple databases.

Screening of Key Genes in Severe Burn Injury at Different Stages via Analyzing Gene Expression Data.

Microarray analysis was performed to investigate the changes in gene expression profiles after severe burn injury at the early and middle stages, further discovering therapeutic targets for severe burn injury. Microarray data (GSE19743) were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus. First, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) at different stages were screened using limma package.

Twist 1 regulates the expression of PPARγ during hormone-induced 3T3-L1 preadipocyte differentiation: a possible role in obesity and associated diseases.

Background: Twist 1 is highly expressed in adipose tissue and has been associated with obesity and related disorders. However, the molecular function of Twist 1 in adipose tissue is unclear. Twist 1 has been implicated in cell lineage determination and differentiation.

A 39-year-old man with dyspnoea, low forced expiratory volume and a large mass of the left hemithorax.

In patients with intrathoracic neoplasms, low forced expiratory volume (FEV1) can preclude surgical treatment. Here, we present a case of a giant solitary fibroma of the pleura (SFTP) successfully treated by surgical removal in spite of low FEV1. A 39-year-old male patient was referred to our hospital with dyspnoea and chest distress.