November 22, 2019
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The value of BAP1 expression and CDKN2A deletion to distinguish peritoneal malignant mesothelioma from peritoneal location of carcinoma in effusion cytology specimens.
Although BAP1 immunostaining was successful in 100% of cytological DMPM samples, CDKN2A deletion status could be obtained for 75% of DMPM cases. CONCLUSION: BAP1 immunostaining represents an objective and reproducible diagnostic biomarker for peritoneal mesothelioma in effusion cytology specimens and should be preferred to CDKN2A FISH analysis on these precious samples.November 21, 2019
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Follow-Up of the Libby, Montana Screening Cohort: A 17-Year Mortality Study.
Radiographic parenchymal abnormalities were associated with lung cancer mortality. CONCLUSION: In addition to asbestos-related mortality in occupational exposure groups, this initial mortality follow-up of this cohort also shows elevated mortality for some asbestos-related causes in non-occupational exposure groups.November 20, 2019
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The mTOR Signaling Pathway Is Associated With the Prognosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma After Multimodality Therapy.
RESULTS: On univariate and multivariate analyses, significant differences were observed according to the histological type, pathological stage, and p-mTOR expression rate. CONCLUSION: The prognosis of MPM is affected by p-mTOR expression, suggesting that molecular-targeted treatment might be used during multimodal therapy for MPM.November 19, 2019
Chemotherapy, Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP), Full Archive, Immunohistochemistry or IHC, Pleural, Radiation
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CRISPR screening identifies WEE1 as a combination target for standard chemotherapy in malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Mechanistically, WEE1 blockage overrides chemotherapy-induced G2-M cell cycle arrest and promotes premature mitotic entry, which causes DNA damage accumulation and ultimately apoptosis. Our results suggest a new therapeutic combination for MPM, and support the application of CRISPR/Cas9-based functional genomics in identifying novel therapeutic targets to potentiate existing cancer therapies.November 18, 2019
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Globular C1q Receptor (gC1qR/p32/HABP1) Is Overexpressed in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Is Associated With Increased Survival in Surgical Patients Treated With Chemotherapy.
Conclusion: This is the first description of gC1qR expression in MPM. The data identify gC1qR as a potential new prognostic factor in patients treated with surgery and chemotherapy.November 15, 2019
Biphasic or Mixed, Chemotherapy, Epithelioid, Full Archive, Immunohistochemistry or IHC, Pleural, Sarcomatoid, Surgery
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The Construction and Analysis of ceRNA Network and Patterns of Immune Infiltration in Mesothelioma With Bone Metastasis.
Notably, based on the co-expression patterns between ceRNAs and Immune cells, we found that the hsa-miR-582-5p, CASP9, dendritic cells resting, ANIX2, T cells CD8, and T cells CD4 memory resting might be associated with the mesothelioma bone metastasis. Conclusion: Based on ceRNA networks and patterns of immune infiltration, our study provided a valid bioinformatics basis in order to explore the molecular mechanism and predict the possibility of mesothelioma bone metastasis.November 14, 2019
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The occurrence of asbestos-related diseases among former employees of asbestos processing plants in Poland
CONCLUSIONS: The increase in the percentage of people with a diagnosed occupational disease provides evidence for the worsening health status of the former workers as well as a good detection of asbestos-related diseases among employees exposed to asbestos dust in the past. The results of the analysis indicate the need for undertaking a discussion in Poland on the implementation of international criteria for the diagnosis of asbestosis.November 13, 2019
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Modulation of Calretinin Expression in Human Mesothelioma Cells Reveals the Implication of the FAK and Wnt Signaling Pathways in Conferring Chemoresistance towards Cisplatin.
Chemoresistance mechanisms in MM cells have resulted in a failure of single-agent therapies. Targeting of multiple components of key signaling pathways, including Wnt signaling, might be the future method-of-choice to treat MM.November 12, 2019
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Extrapleural pneumonectomies for pleural mesothelioma.
Several alternative multimodality protocols exist, with specific advantages and drawbacks; therefore, individualization of care for each patient is fundamental. The complexity of the surgical treatment mandates that patients be referred to specialized centres.November 11, 2019
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