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Open AccessLiver-specific lncRNA FAM99A may be a tumor suppressor and promising prognostic biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma
Increasing evidence shows that liver-specific long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We identified a novel liver-specific lncRNA, FAM99A, and ...
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Open AccessLiver-specific LINC01146, a promising prognostic indicator, inhibits the malignant phenotype of hepatocellular carcinoma cells both in vitro and in vivo
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to investigate the function of LINC01146 in HCC.
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Open AccessCYB561D2 up-regulation activates STAT3 to induce immunosuppression and aggression in gliomas
Fine tuned balance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is essential for tumor cells and tumor cells use immune checkpoints to evade attack form immunity system. However, it’s unclear whether there is any crosstal...
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Open AccessSTAT3/HIF-1α signaling activation mediates peritoneal fibrosis induced by high glucose
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of mesothelial cells is a key step in the peritoneal fibrosis (PF). Recent evidence indicates that signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) might media...
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Open AccessThe association of sex-biased ATRX mutation in female gastric cancer patients with enhanced immunotherapy-related anticancer immunity
Genetic alterations have been proven to be the promising biomarkers for ICI response. However, sex biases in genetic alterations have been often ignored in the field of immunotherapy, which might specially inf...
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Open AccessEight-gene metabolic signature related with tumor-associated macrophages predicting overall survival for hepatocellular carcinoma
In recent years, the relationship between tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and solid tumors has become a research hotspot. This study aims to explore the close relationship of TAMs with metabolic reprogramm...
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Open AccessAccuracy of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing prostate Cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The application of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for diagnosis of prostate cancer has been recommended by the European Association of Urology (EAU), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (...
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Open AccessFactors analysis on the use of key quality indicators for narrowing the gap of quality of care of breast cancer
There are differences in the quality of care among breast cancer patients. Narrowing the quality differences could be achieved by increasing the utilization rate of indicators. Here we explored key indicators ...
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Open AccessmiR-21 induces endothelial progenitor cells proliferation and angiogenesis via targeting FASLG and is a potential prognostic marker in deep venous thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of lower extremities is a common thrombotic disease, occurring either in isolation or as a complication of other diseases or procedures. MiR-21 is one of important microRNAs which ...
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Open AccessMulticellular gene network analysis identifies a macrophage-related gene signature predictive of therapeutic response and prognosis of gliomas
The tumor-associated microenvironment plays important roles in tumor progression and drug resistance. However, systematic investigations of macrophage–tumor cell interactions to identify novel macrophage-relat...
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Open AccessPrognostic value of performance status in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The association between performance status (PS) and the prognosis of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) remains controversial. The aim of this study is ...
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Open AccessVagus nerve stimulation for pediatric patients with intractable epilepsy between 3 and 6 years of age: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized control trial
Recent clinical observations have reported the potential benefit of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as an adjunctive therapy for pediatric epilepsy. Preliminary evidence suggests that VNS treatment is effective ...
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Open AccessXue-Fu-Zhu-Yu capsule in the treatment of qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome: a study protocol for a randomised controlled pilot and feasibility trial
Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome (QS&BSS) is one of the common Zhengs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which manifests as various symptoms and signs, such as distending pain or a tingling sensation i...
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Open AccessUpregulation of miR-483-3p contributes to endothelial progenitor cells dysfunction in deep vein thrombosis patients via SRF
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to recanalization of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This study aimed to detect miRNA expression profiles in EPCs from patients with DVT and characterize the role of ...
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Open AccessExpression of methionine adenosyltransferase 2A in renal cell carcinomas and potential mechanism for kidney carcinogenesis
Methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) by joining methionine and ATP. SAMe is a methyl donor for transmethylation and has an importan...
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Open AccessA retrospective study of prostate cancer cases mimicking urothelial cell carcinoma of the bladder
Prostate cancer (PCa) originating from the prostate base may intrude into the urinary bladder and may be misdiagnosed as bladder cancer. In this retrospective study, we reviewed the clinic data on PCa cases wh...
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The possible protective mechanism of Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) in memory impairments induced by Aβ25–35 in rats
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation and deposition of Aβ peptides in human brains. Aβ peptides are toxic to neurons by lots of mechanisms of which Aβ induced oxidative stress is one of the...
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Open AccessExpression and significance of histone H3K27 demethylases in renal cell carcinoma
The histone H3K27 demethylases UTX and JMJD3 are important regulatory factors that modulate gene expression by altering the physical state of chromatin. Previous studies have indicated an abnormal H3K27 methyl...