Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity in the D-Meso-Sonobe Mesothelioma Cell Line: A Putative Model of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Mesothelioma

Thoracic Cancer 2025 May [Link] Hiroshi Okubo, Yuki Hanamatsu, Chiemi Saigo, Sonobe Hiroshi, Tamotsu Takeuchi Abstract Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a crucial role in carcinogenesis, including mesothelioma. D-Meso-Sonobe is a deciduoid-type mesothelioma cell line with morphological features similar to those of epithelioid cells. Here, we report that D-Meso-Sonobe cells exhibit spindle cell mesenchymal features under…

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From asbestos exposure to carcinogenesis: Transcriptomic signatures in malignant pleural mesothelioma

Experimental and Molecular Pathology 2025 May 20 [Link] Diletta Rosati, Bianca Giulia Maurizi, Viola Bianca Serio, Debora Maffeo, Angela Rina, Francesca Mari, Maria Palmieri, Antonio Giordano, Elisa Frullanti Abstract Background: The incidence of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) has surged due to widespread asbestos exposure, particularly since the mid-20th century. Despite significant advancements in cancer treatment,…

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A bibliometric analysis of malignant pleural mesothelioma from 2010 to 2023

Journal of Thoracic Cancer 2025 April 30 [Link] Sheng Chen, Ce Zhao, Ruiqi Liu, Wenjie Jiao Abstract Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumor originating from the mesothelial lining of the pleural cavity. It is characterized by extensive nodular pleural thickening and has a propensity to invade the pleural adipose tissue and adjacent…

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Diagnostic value of cyclin D1 immunohistochemistry in differentiating malignant mesothelioma from reactive mesothelial proliferation

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2025 October [Link] Döndü Nergiz, Arsenal Sezgin Alikanoğlu, Dinç Süren Abstract Introduction: Although morphologic assessment carries utmost importance in differentiating malignant mesotheliomas (MM) from reactive mesothelial proliferations (RMP), sometimes it may fail to clearly differentiate between these two entities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential role of…

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Breaking Through: Immunotherapy Innovations in Pleural Mesothelioma

Clinical Lung Cancer 2025 April 22 [Link] Amalia A Sofianidi, Nikolaos K Syrigos, Kevin G Blyth, Andriani Charpidou, Ioannis A Vathiotis Abstract The prognosis of pleural mesothelioma (PM) is poor and conventional chemotherapy regimens have shown limited antitumor activity. Recent use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has shown promise, with CheckMate-743 trial establishing nivolumab plus…

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Deoxypodophyllotoxin inhibited the growth of malignant pleural mesothelioma by inducing necroptosis and mitotic catastrophe

Phytomedicine 2025 July 25 [Link] Cheng Zhong, Shenqi Wang, Jingyuan Zhang, Qi Zheng, Yuqiong Lei, Yongle Xu, Tao Ren, Rong Sun Abstract Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an extremely aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis and limited effective treatment options. However, recent studies have shown that targeting microtubule regulation is a viable approach for…

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Clinical Significance of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Single-Center Study of 143 Cases

Annals of Surgical Oncology 2025 July [Link] He-Liang Wu, Rui Yang, Xin-Li Liang, Ru Ma, Yan-Dong Su, Zhi-Ran Yang, Yu-Run Cui, Xue-Mei Du, Yi-Tong Liu, Yan Li Abstract Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignant tumor with high mortality rate and extremely poor prognosis. The tumor immune microenvironment, particularly tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), plays…

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BAP1 Mutations and Pleural Mesothelioma: Genetic Insights, Clinical Implications, and Therapeutic Perspectives

Cancers 2025 May 6 [Link] Susana Cedres, Augusto Valdivia, Ilaria Priano, Pedro Rocha, Patricia Iranzo, Nuria Pardo, Alex Martinez-Marti, Enriqueta Felip Abstract Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a locally aggressive tumor associated with asbestos exposure. Despite legislative efforts to regulate asbestos use, its incidence continues to rise in some parts of the world. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy…

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Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Progression and Novel Therapeutic and Diagnostic Strategies in Mesothelioma

International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2025 May 1 [Link] Taketo Kato, Ichidai Tanaka, Heng Huang, Shoji Okado, Yoshito Imamura, Yuji Nomata, Hirofumi Takenaka, Hiroki Watanabe, Yuta Kawasumi, Keita Nakanishi, Yuka Kadomatsu, Harushi Ueno, Shota Nakamura, Tetsuya Mizuno, Toyofumi Fengshi Chen-Yoshikawa Abstract Mesothelioma is characterized by the inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, with frequent mutations in…

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Predicting Mesothelioma Using Artificial Intelligence: A Scoping Review of Common Models and Applications

Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment 2025 Jan-Dec [Link] Malihe Ram, Mohammad Reza Afrash, Khadijeh Moulaei, Erfan Esmaeeli, Mohadeseh Sadat Khorashadizadeh, Ali Garavand, Parastoo Amiri, Azam Sabahi Abstract IntroductionMesothelioma is a type of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure, and early diagnosis is crucial for improving survival chances. Artificial intelligence offers a potential solution for…

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