Loss of tumor suppressor gene function in human cancer: an overview
LH Wang, CF Wu, N Rajasekaran… - Cellular Physiology and …, 2019 - karger.com
Cancer is a disease caused by the accumulation of genetic and epigenetic changes in two
types of genes: tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) and proto-oncogenes. Extensive research …
types of genes: tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) and proto-oncogenes. Extensive research …
The emerging role of the microenvironment in endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women, and
despite recent therapeutic advances, in many cases, treatment failure results in cancer …
despite recent therapeutic advances, in many cases, treatment failure results in cancer …
Endometrial Axin2+ cells drive epithelial homeostasis, regeneration, and cancer following oncogenic transformation
The remarkable regenerative capacity of the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) is
essential for the sustenance of mammalian life. Over the years, the role of stem cells in …
essential for the sustenance of mammalian life. Over the years, the role of stem cells in …
Targeting LKB1 in cancer–exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities
M Momcilovic, DB Shackelford - British journal of cancer, 2015 - nature.com
The LKB1 tumour suppressor is a serine/threonine kinase that functions as master regulator
of cell growth, metabolism, survival and polarity. LKB1 is frequently mutated in human …
of cell growth, metabolism, survival and polarity. LKB1 is frequently mutated in human …
Stromal Lkb1 deficiency leads to gastrointestinal tumorigenesis involving the IL-11–JAK/STAT3 pathway
S Ollila, E Domènech-Moreno… - The Journal of …, 2018 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Germline mutations in the gene encoding tumor suppressor kinase LKB1 lead to
gastrointestinal tumorigenesis in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) patients and mouse …
gastrointestinal tumorigenesis in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) patients and mouse …
Recent progress on liver kinase B1 (LKB1): expression, regulation, downstream signaling and cancer suppressive function
Liver kinase B1 (LKB1), known as a serine/threonine kinase, has been identified as a critical
cancer suppressor in many cancer cells. It is a master upstream kinase of 13 AMP-activated …
cancer suppressor in many cancer cells. It is a master upstream kinase of 13 AMP-activated …
In vivo genetic cell lineage tracing reveals that oviductal secretory cells self-renew and give rise to ciliated cells
The epithelial lining of the fallopian tube is vital for fertility, providing nutrition to gametes and
facilitating their transport. It is composed of two major cell types: secretory cells and ciliated …
facilitating their transport. It is composed of two major cell types: secretory cells and ciliated …
The ovary is an alternative site of origin for high-grade serous ovarian cancer in mice
J Kim, DM Coffey, L Ma, MM Matzuk - Endocrinology, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Although named “ovarian cancer,” it has been unclear whether the cancer actually arises
from the ovary, especially for high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC), also known as high …
from the ovary, especially for high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC), also known as high …
Loss of LKB1 and PTEN tumor suppressor genes in the ovarian surface epithelium induces papillary serous ovarian cancer
PS Tanwar, G Mohapatra, S Chiang, DA Engler… - …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Epithelial ovarian cancer presents mostly with serous, endometrioid or mucinous histology
but is treated as a single disease. The development of histotype-specific therapy has been …
but is treated as a single disease. The development of histotype-specific therapy has been …
Bovine and human endometrium-derived hydrogels support organoid culture from healthy and cancerous tissues
Organoid technology has provided unique insights into human organ development, function,
and diseases. Patient-derived organoids are increasingly used for drug screening, modeling …
and diseases. Patient-derived organoids are increasingly used for drug screening, modeling …