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Open AccessTwo nomograms constructed for predicting the efficacy and prognosis of advanced non‑small cell lung cancer patients treated with anti‑PD‑1 inhibitors based on the absolute counts of lymphocyte subsets
Patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are at risk of considerable adverse events, and the ongoing struggle is to accurately identify the subset of patients who will benefit. Lymphocyte subs...
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Open AccessIdentification of SPRYD4 as a tumour suppressor predicts prognosis and correlates with immune infiltration in cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive solid tumour with a 5-year survival rate ranging from 7% to 20%. It is, therefore, urgent to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve the outcomes ...
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Open AccessCrosstalk between tumor-associated macrophages and tumor cells promotes chemoresistance via CXCL5/PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in gastric cancer
5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based chemotherapy regimen has been widely used for the treatment of gastric cancer, but meanwhile the development of chemotherapeutic resistance remains a major clinical challenge. Tumor...
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Open AccessStaging laparoscopy for locally advanced gastric cancer in Chinese patients: a multicenter prospective registry study
Staging laparoscopy(SL) is a recommended technique for the staging of Gastric Cancer(GC) and provides the indication for a radical surgery. Considering the medical practice in China, the standardized and regul...
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GPRC5A overexpression predicted advanced biological behaviors and poor prognosis in patients with gastric cancer
G protein-coupled receptor, family C, group 5, member A (GPRC5A) had received attentions for its role in carcinogenesis and prognostic values in several types of cancer. However, the functional roles of GPRC5A...
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Metformin use improves the survival of diabetic combined small-cell lung cancer patients
Metformin has been reported having potential anticancer effect on kinds of solid tumors, but its role in combined small-cell lung cancer (C-SCLC) remains indistinct. This study aimed to explore whether metform...