The American journal of the medical sciences
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Gastric cancer is one of the most aggressive tumors, usually resulting in metastasis, and therapies for advanced gastric cancer remain limited. Drug resistance is the main reason for chemotherapeutic failure in gastric cancer. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family member 3 (WASF3) is required for invasion and metastasis of different cancers. However, there has been little study of WASF3 expression involvement in gastric cancer. In this study, we explored the role of WASF3 in the sensitivity of gastric cancer to oxaliplatin, and the underlying mechanisms. ⋯ Our analysis demonstrates WASF3 targeting is a new potential therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer.
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Meta Analysis
Prognostic Utility of Monocyte to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.
The monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) has been used to predict adverse clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prognostic utility of MHR in patients with ACS. ⋯ Elevated MHR is independently associated with an increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality in patients with ACS. MHR may serve as a potential prognostic indicator for ACS prognosis.
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The association between Alu methylation and risk of cancer remains uncertain. This meta-analysis was conducted to elucidate this issue. ⋯ Alu hypomethylation was associated with increased risk of cancer, which could be a potential biomarker for cancer.
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Review Case Reports
A Fatal Case of Thrombotic Microangiopathy Without Schistocytosis and Absent Biochemical Markers of Hemolysis.
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia. In addition to the primary TMA syndromes, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia can be seen in many systemic diseases. Transplant associated TMA (TA-TMA) affects patients following stem cell or solid organ transplant. ⋯ An autopsy revealed TMA involving all clinically affected organ systems and was deemed to be the cause of his demise. The absence of typical blood work suggestive of hemolysis does not rule out a diagnosis of TA-TMA. Knowledge of this rare disease entity will help physicians identify and treat this life-threatening condition early and effectively.