Comprehensive review of CRISPR-based gene editing: mechanisms, challenges, and applications in cancer therapy

M Chehelgerdi, M Chehelgerdi… - Molecular cancer, 2024 - Springer
The CRISPR system is a revolutionary genome editing tool that has the potential to
revolutionize the field of cancer research and therapy. The ability to precisely target and edit …

New horizons in lung cancer management through ATR/CHK1 pathway modulation

R Thapa, O Afzal, AA Bhat, A Goyal… - Future medicinal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Molecular profiling
has contributed to a new classification of lung cancer, driving advancements in research and …

Inhibition of autophagy and MEK promotes ferroptosis in Lkb1-deficient Kras-driven lung tumors

V Bhatt, T Lan, W Wang, J Kong, EC Lopes… - Cell Death & …, 2023 - nature.com
LKB1 and KRAS are the third most frequent co-mutations detected in non-small cell lung
cancer (NSCLC) and cause aggressive tumor growth. Unfortunately, treatment with RAS …

Crucial Role of Oncogenic KRAS Mutations in Apoptosis and Autophagy Regulation: Therapeutic Implications

A Ferreira, F Pereira, C Reis, MJ Oliveira, MJ Sousa… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
KRAS, one of the RAS protein family members, plays an important role in autophagy and
apoptosis, through the regulation of several downstream effectors. In cancer cells, KRAS …

KRAS as a modulator of the inflammatory tumor microenvironment: therapeutic implications

F Pereira, A Ferreira, CA Reis, MJ Sousa, MJ Oliveira… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
KRAS mutations are one of the most frequent oncogenic mutations of all human cancers,
being more prevalent in pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers. Intensive efforts have been …

Targeting KRAS in colorectal cancer: a bench to bedside review

F Bteich, M Mohammadi, T Li, MA Bhat… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease with a myriad of alterations at the
cellular and molecular levels. Kristen rat sarcoma (KRAS) mutations occur in up to 40% of …

Transient systemic autophagy inhibition is selectively and irreversibly deleterious to lung cancer

K Khayati, V Bhatt, T Lan, F Alogaili, W Wang, E Lopez… - Cancer research, 2022 - AACR
Autophagy is a conserved catabolic process that maintains cellular homeostasis. Autophagy
supports lung tumorigenesis and is a potential therapeutic target in lung cancer. A better …

[HTML][HTML] Mutational profiles of primary pulmonary adenocarcinoma and paired brain metastases disclose the importance of KRAS mutations

E Vassella, E Kashani, P Zens, A Kündig… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Brain metastases present a significant complication in lung cancer with an
unmet therapeutic need. Methods In this single-centre, retrospective study, we genotyped a …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic strategies targeting AMPK-dependent autophagy in cancer cells

W Yuan, W Fang, R Zhang, H Lyu, S Xiao… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2023 - Elsevier
Macroautophagy is a health-modifying process of engulfing misfolded or aggregated
proteins or damaged organelles, coating these proteins or organelles into vesicles, fusion of …

Towards machine learning-aided lung cancer clinical routines: Approaches and open challenges

F Silva, T Pereira, I Neves, J Morgado… - Journal of Personalized …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Advancements in the development of computer-aided decision (CAD) systems for clinical
routines provide unquestionable benefits in connecting human medical expertise with …