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Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Belzutifan in Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome and Renal Cell Carcinoma: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Future Directions. (PubMed, Cureus)
Remaining challenges include uncertainty regarding the identification of predictive biomarkers, optimization of patient selection, and integration of combination or sequencing strategies. Beyond its immediate clinical impact, belzutifan establishes a foundation for next-generation hypoxia-targeted therapies.
Review • Journal • IO biomarker
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EPAS1 (Endothelial PAS domain protein 1)
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Welireg (belzutifan)
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BMP5 suppresses malignant progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma by promoting DNA damage accumulation and sustained DNA damage response signaling. (PubMed, Cell Signal)
In addition, pathway perturbation experiments further supported the contribution of DDR signaling to BMP5-associated cell fate regulation. Collectively, these findings suggest that BMP5 is associated with increased DNA damage burden and sustained DDR activation, which likely contribute to tumor-suppressive effects in ccRCC, highlighting its potential prognostic relevance and the possible therapeutic significance of BMP5-associated DDR signaling.
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TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1)
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miR-1251-5p inhibits tumorigenesis and metastasis in renal cell carcinoma by targeting MTHFD2. (PubMed, Transl Androl Urol)
In the study, miR-1251-5p/MTHFD2 axis is shown to play a vital role in RCC. Therefore, targeting this axis may be a potential therapeutic target combating the progression of RCC.
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MTHFD2 (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase (NADP+ Dependent) 2)
4d
Detection of a group of classic serum tumor markers (CSTMs) aids in the differential diagnosis and disease assessment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). (PubMed, Transl Androl Urol)
Group CSTM testing was shown to be more valuable than single CSTM testing. The recommended test strategy includes CA242, CA199, CEA, AFP, SCC, and CA724.
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CEACAM5 (CEA Cell Adhesion Molecule 5) • MUC16 (Mucin 16, Cell Surface Associated) • AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) • CA 19-9 (Cancer antigen 19-9)
4d
Pan-cancer expression, methylation, and prognostic significance of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in tumor immunology. (PubMed, Biochem Biophys Rep)
In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive pan-cancer characterization of CHRNA7, offering novel insights into its potential role as a prognostic biomarker and immunotherapeutic target. These findings could facilitate the development of personalized cancer treatment strategies customized according to the expression level and functional status of CHRNA7.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden • BRCA Biomarker • IO biomarker • Pan tumor
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TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • MSI (Microsatellite instability) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset) • CHRNA7 (Cholinergic Receptor Nicotinic Alpha 7 Subunit)
6d
New P1 trial
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CD70 (CD70 Molecule)
7d
Comprehensive Analysis of Genomic and Phenomic Data Reveals Context-Dependent Function of A20 (TNFAIP3) in Renal Cell Carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Genomic analyses identified alterations in NF-κB-related genes, including CARD10 and IRAK1. A20/TNFAIP3 may exert cell-context-dependent effects in RCC and is associated with tumor-relevant transcriptional and genomic alterations requiring further validation.
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TNFAIP3 (TNF Alpha Induced Protein 3) • TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1) • APAF1 (Apoptotic peptidase activating factor 1) • IRAK1 (Interleukin 1 Receptor Associated Kinase 1)
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De Novo Lipogenesis in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Implications. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
However, most therapeutic data remain limited to preclinical models, and clinical validation is still lacking. This review synthesizes recent advances in molecular regulation and therapeutic targeting of DNL in ccRCC and discusses the challenges and future opportunities to improve mechanistic understanding and explore potential therapeutic applications.
Review • Journal
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EPAS1 (Endothelial PAS domain protein 1) • FASN (Fatty acid synthase) • SCD (Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase)
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Recurrent Distant Metastatic Endometrial Cancer Treated with Immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab: A Case Report and Literature Review. (PubMed, Diagnostics (Basel))
Genetic testing confirmed sensitivity to dostarlimab-gxly and pembrolizumab, leading to the initiation of pembrolizumab (200 mg Q3W) and lenvatinib (20 mg QD) in June 2024 after spine surgery. We present a 57-year-old female patient initially diagnosed with FIGO Stage 2 EC, who subsequently developed distant metastases and was restaged as FIGO Stage 4B recurrent disease. The management of this patient illustrates the multimodal treatment approach and the critical role of molecular subtyping in guiding immunotherapeutic strategies for recurrent advanced EC.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PMS2 (PMS1 protein homolog 2)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Lenvima (lenvatinib) • Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly)
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Molecular Evaluation of RNA-Based Immune Checkpoint Profiling in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. (PubMed, J Clin Med)
The data presented here supports the concept that a ccRCC microenvironment may be driven by multiple modulatory mechanisms that allow immune escape to happen. Revealing the coordination of immune checkpoint molecules and the compensatory upregulation mechanisms may support future studies exploring multi-target immunotherapeutic strategies.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • LAG3 (Lymphocyte Activating 3) • PD-L2 (Programmed Cell Death 1 Ligand 2) • HAVCR2 (Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2) • TIGIT (T Cell Immunoreceptor With Ig And ITIM Domains 2)
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From Genes to Proteins: The Indispensable Role of Proteogenomics in Advancing Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Research. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Proteogenomics is a crucial tool for refining disease taxonomy and identifying novel therapeutic vulnerabilities in ccRCC. By bridging the gap between genotype and functional phenotype, this integrated approach facilitates more precise risk stratification and accelerates the development of personalized medicine through better-informed selection of targeted and immune-based therapies.
Review • Journal
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PI3K (Phosphoinositide 3-kinases)