Cancer treatment
Dr. Leonard Marks, a renowned urologist and professor at UCLA, sat down with Daily Bruin science and health contributor Nick Mouchawar to discuss prostate cancer awareness, screening, and prevention. Marks' 40-year career in urology has focused on improving prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, including the development of MRI-ultrasound fusion
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Research from Seoul, South Korea has shed new light on the potential of DNA damage response (DDR) inhibitors as a targeted cancer therapy. Current study results have found that impaired genomic stability is a hallmark of many cancers, and that DNA repair mechanisms serve as critical safeguards for maintaining genomic
Cancer research
Current study results on cancer gene therapy have been published, revealing a potent immune stimulator that induces the proliferation and activation of natural killer (NK) and T cells and the secretion of interferon (IFN)-γ. Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed an advanced electrotransfer system that overcomes
Cancer
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have made a significant breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy by developing a novel method of treating cancer using modified microorganisms that express a secreted antigen A (SagA) protein. This innovative approach harnesses the power of the gut microbiome to enhance cancer immunotherapy and improve
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A team of researchers at the Universita degli Studi di Padova has made significant strides in cancer gene therapy, discovering that connexin hemichannel blockade can disrupt glioblastoma progression, suppress invasiveness, and reduce hyperexcitability in preclinical models. The study, published in Cell Communication and Signaling, found that the monoclonal antibody abEC1.
Cancer
Research conducted at the Iran University of Science and Technology has led to significant advancements in cancer gene therapy, utilizing the body's immune system to target and eliminate malignancies. The study highlights the potential of chitosan, a naturally derived polysaccharide, in enhancing therapeutic efficacy, safety profiles, and precise
Cancer research
Research conducted by Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran, has led to a significant breakthrough in the development of a novel drug delivery system for oral cancer therapy. The study investigated the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and their encapsulation in liposomes to enhance their antibacterial and anticancer properties. The
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Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. and Cancer Research UK have announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating the investigational immunotherapy drug HTL0039732 for advanced solid tumors. The trial, which is sponsored and managed by Cancer Research UK's Centre for Drug Development,
Cancer research
Researchers at Al-Nahrain University have published a new study on DNA-binding molecules, highlighting their crucial role in regulating gene expression, replication, repair, and transcription. The review investigated the architectures, processes, and impacts of these molecules on cancer research and therapy, aiming to determine their biological and therapeutic potential. The study
Cancer research
A new study published in the Journal of Cancer has identified a novel risk score model based on lactate-related genes that can predict radiotherapy outcomes in lung cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from the Department of Oncology at Haimen People's Hospital in Nantong, People's Republic
Cancer research
Recent research has shed new light on the effectiveness of high-dose biologically effective dose (BED) versus standard dose regimens in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for localized prostate cancer. Investigators compared the safety and efficacy of high-dose BED versus standard dose regimens in a retrospective analysis of prostate-localized SBRT patients from
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Lipid nanoparticles, a revolutionary technology, have been rapidly advancing the field of cancer gene therapy. A recent study from Fudan University in Shanghai, China, has highlighted the potential of these nanoparticles in delivering RNA therapeutics, leading to breakthroughs in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer, HIV, and malaria. The
