GNAQ and GNA11 Genes: A Comprehensive Review on Oncogenesis, Prognosis and Therapeutic Opportunities in Uveal Melanoma
P Silva-Rodríguez, D Fernández-Díaz, M Bande… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The development of uveal melanoma is a multifactorial and multi-step
process, in which specific and recurrent mutations arise early. Among the recurrently …
process, in which specific and recurrent mutations arise early. Among the recurrently …
Systematic review of patient-derived xenograft models for preclinical studies of anti-cancer drugs in solid tumors
Y Koga, A Ochiai - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models are used as powerful tools for understanding
cancer biology in PDX clinical trials and co-clinical trials. In this systematic review, we focus …
cancer biology in PDX clinical trials and co-clinical trials. In this systematic review, we focus …
Targeted therapy of uveal melanoma: Recent failures and new perspectives
Among Uveal Melanoma (UM) driver mutations, those involving GNAQ or GNA11 genes are
the most frequent, while a minor fraction of tumors bears mutations in the PLCB4 or …
the most frequent, while a minor fraction of tumors bears mutations in the PLCB4 or …
Dual inhibition of CSF1R and MAPK pathways using supramolecular nanoparticles enhances macrophage immunotherapy
Among the numerous immune interactions, or lack-thereof, that occur during cancer
progression, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs)–cancer cell interactions have been …
progression, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs)–cancer cell interactions have been …
Uveal melanoma pathobiology: Metastasis to the liver
P Bustamante, L Piquet, S Landreville… - Seminars in cancer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Uveal melanoma (UM) is a type of intraocular tumor with a propensity to disseminate to the
liver. Despite the identification of the early driver mutations during the development of the …
liver. Despite the identification of the early driver mutations during the development of the …
Chloroquine Sensitizes GNAQ/11-mutated Melanoma to MEK1/2 Inhibition
A Truong, JH Yoo, MT Scherzer, JMS Sanchez… - Clinical Cancer …, 2020 - AACR
Purpose: Mutational activation of GNAQ or GNA11 (GNAQ/11), detected in> 90% of uveal
melanomas, leads to constitutive activation of oncogenic pathways, including MAPK and …
melanomas, leads to constitutive activation of oncogenic pathways, including MAPK and …
Uveal melanoma: Progress in molecular biology and therapeutics
Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common intraocular malignancy in adults. So far, no
systemic therapy or standard treatment exists to reduce the risk of metastasis and improve …
systemic therapy or standard treatment exists to reduce the risk of metastasis and improve …
Genetic landscape and emerging therapies in uveal melanoma
RS Seedor, M Orloff, T Sato - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in
adults. Unfortunately, metastasis develops in up to 50% of cases and outcomes are poor for …
adults. Unfortunately, metastasis develops in up to 50% of cases and outcomes are poor for …
Targeting Oncogenic Gαq/11 in Uveal Melanoma
D Lapadula, JL Benovic - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Uveal melanoma is a deadly form of eye cancer with a high rate of
metastasis. Once metastasis occurs, patients are often left with a short survival time, since …
metastasis. Once metastasis occurs, patients are often left with a short survival time, since …
FAK inhibitor-based combinations with MEK or PKC inhibitors trigger synergistic antitumor effects in uveal melanoma
M Tarin, F Némati, D Decaudin, C Canbezdi… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Uveal Melanoma (UM) is a rare and malignant intraocular tumor with
dismal prognosis. Despite efficient control of the primary tumor by radiation or surgery, up to …
dismal prognosis. Despite efficient control of the primary tumor by radiation or surgery, up to …