Matrix stiffness affects tumor-associated macrophage functional polarization and its potential in tumor therapy

J Xiong, R Xiao, J Zhao, Q Zhao, M Luo, F Li… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays critical roles in cytoskeletal support, biomechanical
transduction and biochemical signal transformation. Tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) …

[HTML][HTML] Macrophage-mediated immunomodulation in biomaterial-assisted bone repair: Molecular insights and therapeutic prospects

Z Bi, Y Cai, X Shi, J Chen, D Li, P Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The skeletal system is essential for preserving body structure and facilitating mobility;
however, bone diseases frequently result in significant disabilities, necessitating the …

Simultaneous inhibition of FAK and ROS1 synergistically repressed triple-negative breast cancer by upregulating p53 signalling

X Tan, D Kong, Z Tao, F Cheng, B Zhang, Z Wang… - Biomarker …, 2024 - Springer
Background Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive breast cancer subtype
lacking effective targeted therapies, necessitating innovative treatment approaches. While …

Dual Role of Alchemilla vulgaris L. Extract in Breast Cancer Regression: Reestablishment of Effective Immune Response

S Jelača, I Jovanovic, D Bovan, MZ Jovanovic… - Pharmaceuticals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ethnomedicinal records have long mentioned the historical usage of Alchemilla vulgaris L.
in folk medicine, particularly for the treatment of gynecological issues. Building on this …

Identifying squalene epoxidase as a metabolic vulnerability in high‐risk osteosarcoma using an artificial intelligence‐derived prognostic index

Y Wang, X Ma, E Xu, Z Huang, C Yang… - Clinical and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Osteosarcoma (OSA) presents a clinical challenge and has a low 5‐year
survival rate. Currently, the lack of advanced stratification models makes personalized …

Finite Element Modeling of Cells Adhering to a Substrate: An Overview

L Santoro, L Vaiani, A Boccaccio, L Lamberti… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
In tissue formation and regeneration processes, cells often move collectively, maintaining
connections through intercellular adhesions. However, the specific roles of cell–substrate …

Quinoline‐based thiazolyl‐hydrazones target cancer cells through autophagy inhibition

V Ćurčić, M Olszewski, N Maciejewska… - Archiv der …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Heterocyclic pharmacophores such as thiazole and quinoline rings have a significant role in
medicinal chemistry. They are considered privileged structures since they constitute several …

[HTML][HTML] SPP1 promotes tumor progression in esophageal carcinoma by activating focal adhesion pathway

J Sun, M Tang, Z Cai - Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Recurrence and metastasis are the major obstacles affecting the therapeutic
efficacy and clinical outcomes for patients with esophageal carcinoma (ESCA). Secreted …

Marein Alleviates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity through FAK/AKT Pathway Modulation while Potentiating its Anticancer Activity

J Xu, M Lv, X Ni - Cardiovascular Toxicology, 2024 - Springer
Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective anticancer agent, yet its clinical utility is hampered by dose-
dependent cardiotoxicity. This study explores the cardioprotective potential of Marein (Mar) …

Computational insights into allosteric inhibition of focal adhesion kinase: A combined pharmacophore modeling and molecular dynamics approach

V Kumar, P Singh, S Parate, R Singh, HS Ro… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase that modulates integrin and
growth factor signaling pathways and is implicated in cancer cell migration, proliferation, and …