Highlights ■ The reduction of miR-137 in tumor tissues is associated with a worse prognosis. ■ miR-137 has eight oncogenically relevant target genes acting in the PPARα lipid pathway. ■ NCOA1, NCOA3, MED27, and ESRRA are associated with advanced prostate cancer. ■ miR-137 exhibits significant clinical potential by repressing the activation of pathways that influence prostate tumorigenesis in hyperstimulated metabolic environments. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the roles of miR-137 and its target genes in lipid metabolism and prostate tumorigenesis. Methods: […]

Highlights ■ Two gene groups with contrasting expression profiles were identified. ■ The ATP1B3 and SLCOB3 gene profiles classified patients with 90% accuracy. ■ The ATP1B3 and SLCOB3 gene signature is a potential predictor of treatment response. ABSTRACT Introduction: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Resistance to chemoradiotherapy in cervical cancer has been widely associated with membrane transport-related genes, particularly those encoding efflux transport proteins, such as the ATP-binding cassette family members (including P-glycoprotein), which […]

Highlights ■ miRWalk had the highest predicted interactions and validated miRNA networks in HNSCC. ■ Around 3.3% of interactions overlapped across tools, emphasizing the need for multitool approaches. ■ Dysregulated genes and miRNAs were tied to cancerdriving PI3K-Akt and Wnt pathways. ■ The validated approach highlights the importance of integrating computational and molecular data. ABSTRACT Objective: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has a poor prognosis largely due to late diagnosis and a lack of reliable biomarkers. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), […]

Highlights ■ Biomarkers of brain injury, such as neuron-specific enolase and Tau proteins, are higher in older patients with sepsis and delirium. ■ Diagnosing sepsis in patients with delirium can be challenging. ■ Early identification of sepsis is key to managing sepsisassociated delirium. ABSTRACT Objective: Sepsis-associated delirium is a common cerebral manifestation in patients with sepsis, potentially caused by a combination of neuroinflammation and other neurophysiological disorders. This study investigated the expression of neuron-specific enolase and Tau protein as biomarkers […]

ABSTRACT In Brief Queiroz et al. showed that the application of cluster methodology for classifying gastric cancer is suitable and efficient within a Brazilian cohort, which is known for its population heterogeneity. The study highlighted the potential utilization of this method within public health services due to its low-cost, presenting a viable means to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer. Highlights Our Brazilian cohort with gastric cancer has a distinct distribution between mutated and normal p53. New genetic […]

Highlights Klotho controls cellular pathways and is a key factor in senescence and longevity. FGF-23 regulates phosphorus and vitamin D metabolism in a Klotho-dependent manner. Bone formation in Klotho-deficient mice decreased similar to that in aged humans. Renal function and lumbar spine bone mineral density were related to Klotho and FGF-23, respectively. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigating the relationship between α-Klotho and FGF-23 with bone biochemical markers and bone density findings in extremely aged individuals. Methods: A total of 55 individuals […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the association of red cell blood counts, and liver panel tests to predict outcomes in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors who underwent systemic antineoplastic treatments. Methods: Patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in systemic treatment were assessed according to laboratory tests within the same period. Progression free survival was determined by the period between the beginning of treatment and the date of progression. We used conditional models (PWP model) to verify the association between laboratory tests and […]

ABSTRACT Despite advances in understanding of carcinogenesis and of treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, this neoplasm still has a lethality of at least 30%. The search for biomarkers that can predict the response to treatment in the early stages of the disease is still necessary. In recent years, a new form of cellular communication between tumor and non-neoplastic cells has been discovered: the exchange of information through extracellular vesicles. These are small vesicles released by membrane-coated cells that carry proteins, […]

ABSTRACT MicroRNAs are small RNA molecules that regulate gene expression in cells. These small molecules comprise 17 to 25 nucleotides and are able to recognize target messenger RNAs by sequence complementarity and regulate their protein translation. Different microRNAs are expressed in all human cells. There is over 2,500 microRNAs described in humans that are involved in virtually all biological processes. Given their role as gene expression regulators, these molecules have been widely investigated and are thought to be associated with […]

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of the study was to assess the evidence on miRNAs as biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis, as well as to provide insights into the challenges and strategies associated with the use of these molecules as accessible tools in clinical practice. Methods Systematic review conducted on PubMed®, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), MEDLINE® and Web of Science databases using the search terms endometriosis (all fields) AND miRNA (all fields), evaluating all publication up […]