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Colon Cancer

Related cancers:
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Intensified Chemotherapy in CRC After Resection of Liver Metastases (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=124, Completed, Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle | Phase classification: P3 --> P2/3
Phase classification
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5-fluorouracil • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium
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Improving Care for Rural Patients With Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=320, Recruiting, University of Colorado, Denver | Trial completion date: Jun 2026 --> Jun 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2027
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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Enrollment closed • Checkpoint inhibition
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • relatlimab (BMS-986016)
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CD3+RUNX3+ lymphocyte density; an independent prognostic factor in colon and lung adenocarcinoma but not in lung squamous cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
In COAD, a subset of patients in stage II/III with CD3+RUNX3+high/CD8 + high may be spared adjuvant treatment due to excellent prognosis. However, further studies are needed to confirm and elucidate the protective role of CD3+RUNX3+ cells in COAD and LUAD.
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CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • FOXP3 (Forkhead Box P3) • RUNX3 (RUNX Family Transcription Factor 3)
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Active-site rich nanostructure with dual-enhanced electron transfer for ultra-sensitive electrochemiluminescence detection of DNA methylation in colon cancer. (PubMed, Biosens Bioelectron)
The electric fields enhance the electron transfer and amplify the electrochemiluminescence intensity, thereby achieving ultra-sensitive detection of the methylated Septin9 gene with a detection limit as low as 8.2 aM. Clinical sample validation using clinical serum samples from healthy controls (n = 100) and colon cancer patients (n = 100) has shown that the biosensor achieves comparable performance to the gold standard method in terms of both sensitivity and specificity, demonstrating equivalent detection efficacy to pyrosequencing.
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SEPTIN9 (Septin 9)
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Trial of AMB-05X for Patients With ctDNA(+) Colorectal Cancer After Curative-intent Treatment (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=15, Recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Trial primary completion date: Feb 2026 --> Feb 2028
Trial primary completion date • Circulating tumor DNA
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Signatera™
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AMB-05X
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Complete remission induced by immunotherapy in peritoneal carcinomatosis due to colorectal cancer (PubMed, Medicina (B Aires))
She started combination therapy with ipilimumab and nivolumab, achieving complete metabolic and imaging response as confirmed by PET-CT at 12 months...She started treatment with pembrolizumab, achieving a sustained complete response at 12 months...Both cases illustrate the remarkable clinical benefit of immunotherapy in patients with early peritoneal recurrence of MSI-H/dMMR colon cancer, which is usually associated with poor prognosis. These cases highlight the need to consider the molecular profile in therapeutic planning and reinforce the emerging value of immunotherapy as a cornerstone in the management of these cases.
Journal • MSi-H Biomarker • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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MSI (Microsatellite instability) • MLH1 (MutL homolog 1) • PMS2 (PMS1 protein homolog 2)
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MSI-H/dMMR
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Opdivo (nivolumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab)
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A Comprehensive Gene Expression Analysis of Extensive Cohorts From Colon Adenocarcinoma Uncovered a Set of Genes Regulated by DNA Hypomethylation and Predominantly Influenced by Lipid Raft-Mediated EGFR-RAS-MAPK Signaling. (PubMed, Mol Carcinog)
Ectopic expressions of DNMT1 impose an epigenetic checkpoint at those target loci by methylation of promoter DNA of the respective genes. We conclude that, gene specific hypomethylation of some genes, including COL1A1, COL1A2, COL4A1, SPP1, SPARC, and THBS2 drives COAD and would serve as potential markers for COAD screening.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • SPP1 (Secreted Phosphoprotein 1) • DNMT1 (DNA methyltransferase 1) • COL1A1 (Collagen Type I Alpha 1 Chain) • THBS2 (Thrombospondin 2) • COL4A1 (Collagen Type IV Alpha 1 Chain)
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Evaluation of in Vitro Cytotoxicity and Induction Potential of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) Extracts in Human Hepatocytes. (PubMed, J Diet Suppl)
Preliminary functional assays also showed minimal impact on P-gp and OATP activity. While preliminary, this study provides a comprehensive evaluation of açaí-mediated modulation of key pharmacokinetic pathways and underscores the need for rigorous assessment of botanical extracts to better predict potential botanical-drug interactions.
Preclinical • Journal
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CYP1A2 (Cytochrome P450, family 1, subfamily A, polypeptide 2) • CYP3A4 (Cytochrome P450, family 3, subfamily A, polypeptide 4)
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Correlation of anxiety/depression status with stress-related markers and cancer-related fatigue in patients with colon cancer. (PubMed, World J Psychiatry)
A subset of patients with CC exhibits anxiety and depressive symptoms, which are significantly positively correlated with stress-related markers and CRF. Moreover, patients with CC, female patients, those aged 60 years or older, and patients diagnosed with stage III-IV tumors are more prone to anxiety or depression.
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
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Proton beam therapy induces protective immunity via HMGB1-dependent signaling. (PubMed, Front Public Health)
Our research results indicated that high-dose proton irradiation trigger the rejection of distal tumor colonization through a signaling pathway that depends on HMGB1. This research advanced our understanding of proton beam therapy immunological mechanisms and offered insights for improving tumor treatment outcomes.
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HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1) • CALR (Calreticulin)
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Gene expression profiling identifies ferroptosis-related genes and pathways in human colon cancers cell lines. (PubMed, Front Mol Biosci)
Erastin (ER), a small-molecule compound, induces ferroptosis through ROS accumulation...Our findings highlight ASNS, CHAC1, PCK2, DDIT4, and ATF3/4 as potential biomarkers for ferroptosis in CRC. Monitoring the expression of these genes may help identify patients who are responsive to ferroptosis inducers and facilitate the development of personalized treatment strategies.
Preclinical • Journal
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NQO1 (NAD(P)H dehydrogenase, quinone 1) • ATF3 (Activating Transcription Factor 3) • CHAC1 (ChaC Glutathione Specific Gamma-Glutamylcyclotransferase 1) • DDIT4 (DNA Damage Inducible Transcript 4)
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erastin