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Diagnostic Accuracy of Liquid Biopsy in Endometrial Cancer
PublicationBackground: Liquid biopsy is a minimally invasive collection of a patient body fluid sample. In oncology, they offer several advantages compared to traditional tissue biopsies. However, the potential of this method in endometrial cancer (EC) remains poorly explored. We studied the utility of tumor educated platelets (TEPs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for preoperative EC diagnosis, including histology determination. Methods:...
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imPlatelet classifier: image‐converted RNA biomarker profiles enable blood‐based cancer diagnostics
PublicationLiquid biopsies offer a minimally invasive sample collection, outperforming traditional biopsies employed for cancer evaluation. The widely used material is blood, which is the source of tumor-educated platelets. Here, we developed the imPlatelet classifier, which converts RNA-sequenced platelet data into images in which each pixel corresponds to the expression level of a certain gene. Biological knowledge from the Kyoto Encyclopedia...
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Platelet RNA Sequencing Data Through the Lens of Machine Learning
PublicationLiquid biopsies offer minimally invasive diagnosis and monitoring of cancer disease. This biosource is often analyzed using sequencing, which generates highly complex data that can be used using machine learning tools. Nevertheless, validating the clinical applications of such methods is challenging. It requires: (a) using data from many patients; (b) verifying potential bias concerning sample collection; and (c) adding interpretability...
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Transcriptomic landscape of blood platelets in healthy donors
PublicationBlood platelet RNA-sequencing is increasingly used among the scientific community. Aberrant platelet transcriptome is common in cancer or cardiovascular disease, but reference data on platelet RNA content in healthy individuals are scarce and merit complex investigation. We sought to explore the dynamics of platelet transcriptome. Datasets from 204 healthy donors were used for the analysis of splice variants, particularly with...
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Transcriptomic landscape of blood platelets in healthy donors
PublicationBACKGROUND Blood platelet RNA-sequencing is increasingly used among the scientific community. Aberrant platelet transcriptome is common in cancer or cardiovascular disease, but reference data on platelet RNA content in healthy individuals are scarce and merit complex investigation. METHODS We sought to explore the dynamics of platelet transcriptome. Datasets from 204 healthy donors were used for the analysis of splice variants,...
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Adsorption-assisted transport of water vapour in super-hydrophobic membranes filled with multilayer graphene platelets
PublicationThe effects of confinement of multilayer graphene platelets in hydrophobic microporous polymeric membranes are here examined. Intermolecular interactions between water vapour molecules and nanocomposite membranes are envisaged to originate assisted transport of water vapour in membrane distillation processes when a suitable filler-polymer ratio is reached. Mass transport coefficients are estimated under different working conditions,...
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Platelets in fetal growth restriction: role of reactive oxygen species, oxygen metabolism, and aggregation.
PublicationFetal growth restriction (FGR) is mainly caused by failure of the uteroplacental unit. Theexact pathogenesis remains unclear. The cause is thought to be related to abnormal platelet activation,which may...
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Naturally-derived hydrogels for 3D pancreatic tumor models: A short review
PublicationStatistics suggest a high proportion of mortality rate by pancreatic cancer, which is a solid tumor characterized by high heterogeneity and the presence of a complex extracellular matrix. The very low effectiveness of pancreatic cancer treatment roots in the high metastatic potential and drug resistance of this tumor. Therefore, the quest for efficient cellular models enabling precise mimicking in vivo conditions, and anticancer...
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ColorNephroNet: Kidney tumor malignancy prediction using medical image colorization
PublicationRenal tumor malignancy classification is one of the crucial tasks in urology, being a primary factor included in the decision of whether to perform kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy) or not. Currently, tumor malignancy prediction is determined by the radiological diagnosis based on computed tomography (CT) images. However, it is estimated that up to 16% of nephrectomies could have been avoided because the tumor that had been...
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Image Segmentation of MRI image for Brain Tumor Detection
Publicationthis research work presents a new technique for brain tumor detection by the combination of Watershed algorithm with Fuzzy K-means and Fuzzy C-means (KIFCM) clustering. The MATLAB based proposed simulation model is used to improve the computational simplicity, noise sensitivities, and accuracy rate of segmentation, detection and extraction from MR...
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Applications of the regenerative capacity of platelets in modern medicine
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Progress in targeting tumor cells by using drug-magnetic nanoparticles conjugate.
PublicationTo limit the cytotoxicity of anticancer drugs against healthy cells, an appropriate carrier should be synthesized to deliver the drug to the tumor tissue only. A good solution is to anchor a magnetic nanoparticle to the molecule of the drug and to use a properly directed external magnetic field. We have shown that the improved by us synthesis of the conjugate of doxorubicin with iron-oxide magnetic nanoparticles allows a substantial...
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Detection of circulating tumor cells by means of machine learning using Smart-Seq2 sequencing
PublicationCirculating tumor cells (CTCs) are tumor cells that separate from the solid tumor and enter the bloodstream, which can cause metastasis. Detection and enumeration of CTCs show promising potential as a predictor for prognosis in cancer patients. Furthermore, single-cells sequencing is a technique that provides genetic information from individual cells and allows to classify them precisely and reliably. Sequencing data typically...
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Nicotinamide phosphorybosiltransferase overexpression in thyroid malignancies and its correlation with tumor stage and with survivin/survivin DEx3 expression
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Platelets redox balance assessment: Current evidence and methodological considerations
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Recent advances in 3D bioprinted tumor models for personalized medicine
PublicationCancerous tumors are among the most fatal diseases worldwide, claiming nearly 10 million lives in 2020. Due to their complex and dynamic nature, modeling tumors accurately is a challenging task. Current models suffer from inadequate translation between in vitro and in vivo results, primarily due to the isotropic nature of tumors and their microenvironment's relationship. To address these limitations, hydrogel-based 3D bioprinting...
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Metabolic Profiles of New Unsymmetrical Bisacridine Antitumor Agents in Electrochemical and Enzymatic Noncellular Systems and in Tumor Cells
PublicationNew unsymmetrical bisacridines (UAs) demonstrated high activity not only against a set of tumor cell lines but also against human tumor xenografts in nude mice. Representative UA compounds, named C-2028, C-2045 and C-2053, were characterized in respect to their physicochemical properties and the following studies aimed to elucidate the role of metabolic transformations in UAs action. We demonstrated with phase I and phase II enzymes...
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Enhancing Renal Tumor Detection: Leveraging Artificial Neural Networks in Computed Tomography Analysis
PublicationRenal cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in Europe, with a total incidence rate of 18.4 cases per 100 000 population. There is currently significant overdiagnosis (11% to 30.9%) at times of planned surgery based on radiological studies. The purpose of this study was to create an artificial neural network (ANN) solution based on computed tomography (CT) images as an additional tool to improve the differentiation of...
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Comparison of Selected Neural Network Models Used for Automatic Liver Tumor Segmentation
PublicationAutomatic and accurate segmentation of liver tumors is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma or metastases. However, the task remains challenging due to imprecise boundaries and significant variations in the shape, size, and location of tumors. The present study focuses on tumor segmentation as a more critical aspect from a medical perspective, compared to liver parenchyma segmentation, which is the...
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Stable nanoconjugates of transferrin with alloyed quaternary nanocrystals Ag–In–Zn–S as a biological entity for tumor recognition
PublicationOne way to limit the negative effects of anti-tumor drugs on healthy cells is targeted therapy employing functionalized drug carriers. Here we present a biocompatible and stable nanoconjugate of transferrin anchored to Ag-In-Zn-S quantum dots modified with 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid (Tf-QD) as a drug carrier versus typical anticancer drug, doxorubicin. Detailed investigations of Tf-QD nanoconjugates without and with doxorubicin...
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Bio-enriched Pleurotus mushrooms for deficiency control and improved antioxidative protection of human platelets?
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The potential anti-tumor activity of neoteric solvents
PublicationCiecze jonowe stały się obiektem zainteresowania naukowców. Znajdują one coraz to szersze zastosowanie. Dlatego też ważne jest określenie ich właściwości Eko-toksycznych. Aktywność anty-nowotworowa i cytotoksyczna cieczy jonowych stała się zatem ważnym aspektem badań. Artykuł podsumowuje najnowsze wyniki badań nad cytotoksycznością tych rozpuszczalników
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99mTc-Galacto-RGD2: A Novel 99mTc-Labeled Cyclic RGD Peptide Dimer Useful for Tumor Imaging
PublicationThis study sought to evaluate [99mTc(HYNIC-Galacto-RGD2)-(tricine)(TPPTS)] (99mTc-Galacto-RGD2: HYNIC = 6-hydrazinonicotinyl; Galacto-RGD2 = Glu[cyclo[Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Lys(SAA-PEG2-(1,2,3-triazole)-1-yl-4-ethylamide)]]2 (SAA = 7-amino-L-glycero-L-galacto-2,6-anhydro-7-eoxyheptanamide, and PEG2 = 3,6-dioxaoctanoic acid); and TPPTS = trisodium triphenylphosphine-3,3',3''-trisulfonate) as a new radiotracer for tumor imaging. Galacto-RGD2...
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Loss of DRO1/CCDC80 in the tumor microenvironment promotes carcinogenesis
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Fabrication and characterizations of hybrid materials based on polyaniline, metal oxide, and graphene nano-platelets for supercapacitor electrodes
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Role of Platelets in Osteoarthritis—Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Osteoarthritis
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Clinical Relevance of Circulating Tumor Cells in Prostate Cancer Management
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Current Challenges in Targeting Tumor Desmoplasia to Improve the Efficacy of Immunotherapy
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Holistic Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Tumor Metastases to the Spine
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Gemcitabine Peptide-Based Conjugates and Their Application in Targeted Tumor Therapy
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Increased Levels of Platelets and Endothelial-Derived Microparticles in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation During Rivaroxaban Therapy
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DNA-reactive anticancer imidazoacridinone C-1311 is a new inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha, vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor angiogenesis
PublicationHypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) plays a critical role for tumor adaptation to hypoxia and promotes angiogenesis. Antitumor imidazoacridinone C-1311 is a DNA reactive topoisomerase II and FLT3 receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor selected for phase II clinical trials for breast cancer. Here, we demonstrate the new mechanism of C-1311 action involving HIF-1a, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and angiogenesis as additional...
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Cadmium, arsenic, selenium and iron– Implications for tumor progression in breast cancer
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Cellular Effects of Selected Unsymmetrical Bisacridines on the Multicellular Tumor Spheroids of HCT116 Colon and A549 Lung Cancer Cells in Comparison to Monolayer Cultures
PublicationMulticellular tumor spheroids are a good tool for testing new anticancer drugs, including those that may target cancer stem cells (CSCs), which are responsible for cancer progression, metastasis, and recurrence. Therefore, we applied this model in our studies of highly active antitumor unsymmetrical bisacridines (UAs). We investigated the cellular response induced by UAs in 2D and 3D cultures of HCT116 colon and A549 lung cancer...
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Stromal expression of ALDH1 in human breast carcinomas indicates reduced tumor progression
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Regarding the concurrent presence of secretory carcinoma and Warthin’s tumor in the ipsilateral parotid gland
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Total DNA methylation as a biomarker of DNA damage and tumor malignancy in intracranial meningiomas
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Overcome the tumor immunotherapy resistance by combination of the HDAC6 inhibitors with antitumor Immunomodulatory agents.
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Comparison of the ability to induce apoptosis by acridine derivatives in solid tumor and leukemia cells
PublicationW pracy wykazano różną wrażliwość komórek nowotworowych do ulegania apoptozie pod wpływem pochodnych akrydyny.
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Expression of pendrin and NIS iodide transporters in human breast tumor and peri-tumoral tissue
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Detection of circulating tumor cells by means of machine learning using Smart-Seq2 sequencing
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MiMSeg - an algorithm for automated detection of tumor tissue on NMR apparent diffusion coefficient maps.
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Carbon nanotube based dielectric spectroscopy of tumor secretion; electrochemical lipidomics for cancer diagnosis
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Coordinated reprogramming of renal cancer transcriptome, metabolome and secretome associates with immune tumor infiltration
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Metabolomic approach for determination of urinary nucleosides as potential tumor markers using electromigration techniques
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Strategies for overcoming ABC-transporters-mediated multidrug resistance (MDR) of tumor cells. Review
PublicationOporność wielolekowa (MDR) nowotworów jest główną przyczyną niepowodzeń w chemoterapii przeciwnowotworowej. Jest ona wynikiem nadprodukcji w komórkach opornych transporterów białkowych z nadrodziny ABC, eksportujących cytostatyk z komórki, których działanie uniemożliwia utrzymanie terapeutycznego stężenia leku. W publikacji dokonano przeglądu różnych strategii przeciwdziałania zjawisku MDR. Strategie te dotyczą zarówno kontroli...
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Interstrand crosslinking of DNA in tumor and fibroblast cells by C-1311 (Symadex) and other imidazoacridinones
PublicationImidazoakrydony, w tym pochodna C-1311 znajdująca się w pierwszej fazie badań klinicznych prowadzonych przez firmę Xanthus Life Sciences, należą do grupy bardzo aktywnych związków przeciwnowotworowych zsyntetyzowanych w Katedrze Technologii Leków i Biochemii PG. Za pomocą zmodyfikowanej metody Parsons'a wykazaliśmy, że C-1311 indukuje w sposób zależny od stężenia międzyłańcuchowe wiązania sieciujące w komórkach różnych nowotworów...
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel analogues of batracylin with synthetic amino acids and adenosine: an unexpected effect on centromere segregation in tumor cells through a dual inhibition of topoisomerase IIa and Aurora B
PublicationIn the search for new anticancer agents we designed and synthesized batracylin derivatives with linking synthetic amino acid side chains of different lengths and adenosine. Unexpectedly, we have found that in water and the culture media adenosine–amino acid–BAT conjugates form supramolecular structures and this prevents these compounds from entering cells. Consequently, these compounds exerted no biological activity when tested...
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The Degree of Global DNA Hypomethylation in Peripheral Blood Correlates with That in Matched Tumor Tissues in Several Neoplasia
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Metabolic Profiles of New Unsymmetrical Bisacridine Antitumor Agents in Electrochemical and Enzymatic Noncellular Systems and in Tumor Cells
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