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Jan 19, 2023 • 6min

Researchers Identify New Drug Candidates To Treat DLST+ Tumors

Researchers discuss the potential of targeting DLST for cancer therapy in neuroblastoma and TNBC, with implications for inducing apoptosis. They identify approved drugs with high effectiveness for DLST+ tumor cell lines, suggesting vulnerability to protein kinase inhibitors and ERK/MAPK pathway targeting drugs.
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Jan 17, 2023 • 4min

Targeting CD74 in B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma With Antibody-Drug Conjugate STRO-001

Researchers explore the potential of STRO-001 in B-cell NHL, showing potent cytotoxicity in cancer cell lines, promising results in preclinical studies for tumor regression and eradication
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Jan 12, 2023 • 3min

Calcium Signaling Induced by 15-deoxy-prostamide-J2 Promotes Cell Death by...

Researchers discuss the chemotherapeutic potential of 15d-PMJ2 in inducing cell death in melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. The involvement of PERK, IP3R, and mitochondrial calcium signaling pathways in this process is highlighted. Experiments reveal the importance of ER stress, calcium release, and mitochondrial permeability transition pore in the mechanism of cell death.
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Jan 11, 2023 • 3min

Impact of Covid-19 on Management of Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

Researcher Michèle Welti discusses the impact of Covid-19 on managing patients with metastatic melanoma. The study analyzed patients receiving therapy and their Covid-19 outcomes. Topics include treatment regimens, severity of Covid-19 courses, and challenges faced during the pandemic.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 4min

Anti-PD-1 Immune Checkpoint Therapy Resistance, Macrophages and the Wnt Pathway

Researchers discuss the resistance of MMTV New TATTAC mice to anti-PD-1 therapy, linked to macrophage infiltration, fibrosis, and the Wnt pathway in breast cancer. They monitored drug response and identified processes associated with lack of responsiveness to the treatment.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 8min

Novel Antibody Drug Conjugate Improves Murine Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Researchers discuss the development of a novel antibody drug conjugate ASP1235 targeting FLT3 in AML, with potential for safer and more effective treatment. The podcast highlights the importance of reducing off-target toxicity in older AML patients and the efficacy of combining ASP1235 with venetoclax and azacitidine. The triple combination therapy shows promising results in preclinical models, offering hope for refractory AML and potential applications in FLT3 positive cancers.
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Jan 3, 2023 • 4min

Serum microRNAs as New Criteria for Referral to Early Palliative Care Services

Researchers Tomofumi Miura and Shuichi Mitsunaga discuss using serum microRNAs as criteria for early palliative care in cancer patients. They explore the potential of miRNAs as biomarkers for predicting referral to palliative care services in advanced cancer patients undergoing anti-tumor treatment.
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Jan 3, 2023 • 5min

Role of Pyrethroid Derivatives in Autophagy and Apoptosis Crosstalk Signaling

A discussion on the impact of pyrethroid derivatives on human cells, including their role in inducing cellular changes like lipid peroxidation and altered transcription factors. The study highlights potential risks of these derivatives in promoting hematological cancers and immune-related disorders.
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Dec 22, 2022 • 4min

Plasma Growth Hormone in HCC as Biomarker of Response to Atezolizumab & Bevacizumab

Researchers discuss the potential of plasma growth hormone as a predictive biomarker for response to atezolizumab and bevacizumab in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients, showing promising results in predicting treatment outcomes.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 5min

A New Method of Targeting Exosomes in Precision Medicine

Explore the fascinating world of exosomes and their potential in precision medicine. Learn about bioorthogonal chemistry and its innovative approach to targeting exosomes for drug delivery. Discover the challenges and opportunities in leveraging exosomes for cell-to-cell communication. Dive into the transformative impact of bioorthogonal reactions on clinical biomedical practices.

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