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CANCER:

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Associations
2d
Liquid biopsy-based diagnostic evaluation of hypermethylated CpG sites for ovarian cancer diagnosis. (PubMed, Mol Oncol)
Furthermore, while ARMS-PCR panels displayed limited clinicopathological correlations, MethyLight showed significant correlations (P < 0.05). Overall, this pilot study highlights the promise of liquid biopsy-based diagnostics using independent hypermethylated and hypomethylated CpG biomarkers for ovarian cancer detection.
Journal • Liquid biopsy
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COL2A1 (Collagen Type II Alpha 1 Chain)
3d
Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting recurrence in epithelial ovarian cancer after primary cytoreductive surgery: A single-center retrospective study. (PubMed, Pak J Med Sci)
The results of the H-L test showed good fitness. The nomogram model developed in this study exhibits good predictive performance and applicability, and can be used to screen for the risk of recurrence in this population.
Retrospective data • Journal
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MUC16 (Mucin 16, Cell Surface Associated)
3d
Could chemotherapy response score act as a surrogate marker of response to PARP inhibitor maintenance treatment in patients with advanced ovarian cancer? (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol)
In patients demonstrating substantial response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (CRS 2-3), PARPi maintenance was associated with improved PFS, whereas no benefit was observed for CRS 1. The score may aid counseling regarding PARPi initiation, particularly in BRCA-wildtype patients or where homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) testing access is limited.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker • PARP Biomarker
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HRD (Homologous Recombination Deficiency) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset)
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HRD • BRCA wild-type
6d
Divergent Role of ULK1 to Balance Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Bioenergetics in Ovarian Cancer Spheroids. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
These data show that ULK1 differentially regulates mitochondrial degradation across EOC spheroid models through potential mechanisms alternative to canonical autophagy machinery, while reshaping spheroid metabolism and revealing potential therapeutic vulnerabilities in advanced EOC.
Journal
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HK2 (Hexokinase 2)
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metformin • inlexisertib (DCC-3116)
6d
Limited Clinical Benefit of Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Ovarian Cancer with Opportunities in Selected Subtypes. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Early-phase investigations of TIM-3-targeting strategies further expand the immunotherapeutic landscape, although clinical efficacy remains preliminary. Current evidence underscores that OC is not uniformly responsive to immunotherapy and that rational combination strategies, biomarker-driven patient selection, and improved understanding of tumor immune microenvironment heterogeneity are essential to unlocking the full therapeutic potential of ICI in this disease.
Review • Journal • Checkpoint inhibition • PARP Biomarker • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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HAVCR2 (Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2)
6d
Clinicogenomic Landscape of Histologic Subtypes in Ovarian Cancer: Real-World Evidence From a Japanese Nationwide Cohort. (PubMed, JCO Precis Oncol)
This large clinicogenomic study in an Asian population highlights unique mutational landscapes and survival associations, which may inform personalized treatment strategies.
Retrospective data • Journal • HEOR • Real-world evidence • BRCA Biomarker
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • CDKN2A (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A) • ARID1A (AT-rich interaction domain 1A) • KEAP1 (Kelch Like ECH Associated Protein 1) • CDKN2B (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2B) • NFE2L2 (Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2 Like 2)
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TP53 mutation • KRAS mutation • BRCA2 mutation • PIK3CA mutation • ARID1A mutation • CDKN2A deletion • KEAP1 mutation • NFE2L2 mutation
6d
CX3CR1-Dependent Macrophages Drive Ovarian Cancer Progression Through MMP-2 and TGF-β Production. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
The CX3CL1-CX3CR1 axis promotes ovarian cancer progression by recruiting MMP-2- and TGF-β-producing macrophages. Targeting CX3CR1-dependent TAM functions may represent a therapeutic strategy for limiting peritoneal dissemination in ovarian cancer.
Journal
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MMP2 (Matrix metallopeptidase 2) • TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1) • CX3CL1 (C-X3-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 1) • CX3CR1 (C-X3-C Motif Chemokine Receptor 1)
6d
In silico design of CLDN4-directed peptide-loaded nanobubbles for ultrasound-assisted delivery, photothermal therapy, immune activation, and multimodal imaging in ovarian cancer. (PubMed, J Nanobiotechnology)
This study develops and evaluates a CLDN4-directed, IP-containing nanobubble framework for ovarian cancer phototheranostics. The data support ultrasound-associated enhancement of tumor IP-related delivery/retention, photothermal tumor suppression, and treatment-associated immune activation under the tested workflow, while defining areas for further optimization of peptide stability, nanobubble pharmacology, acoustic dosing, and translational safety.
Journal
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HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1) • CALR (Calreticulin)
6d
Atezolizumab in combination with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and interval cytoreductive surgery for patients with newly diagnosed advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer: the AdORN study. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol)
NACT with atezolizumab was feasible and did not delay ICS. Translational parameters showed heterogeneous changes reflecting both immune activation and adaptive immune resistance.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker • PARP Biomarker • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • CXCL10 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 10) • IL10 (Interleukin 10)
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Tecentriq (atezolizumab) • carboplatin • paclitaxel
7d
IGF2BP3 promotes epithelial ovarian cancer progression by regulating FASN expression. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
Mechanistically, IGF2BP3 binds to m6A-modified FASN mRNA to enhance its stability, and pharmacological inhibition of FASN by orlistat reverses IGF2BP3-mediated oncogenic effects and WNT/β-catenin activation. In vivo and in vitro experiments confirm that knocking down either IGF2BP3 or FASN reverses these malignant phenotypes. These findings highlight a novel m6A-dependent IGF2BP3-FASN-WNT axis that drives EOC progression, providing a potential biomarker for targeted therapy.
Journal
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FASN (Fatty acid synthase) • IGF2BP3 (Insulin Like Growth Factor 2 MRNA Binding Protein 3)
7d
Enrollment change • Trial withdrawal • HEOR
10d
Multimodal therapy for ovarian cancer with brain metastases diagnosed synchronously at the initial phase: case report of a long-term survivor with comprehensive literature review. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol Rep)
Complete remission was obtained using stereotactic radiotherapy to the brain lesions, followed by platinum-based chemotherapy and maintenance therapy with bevacizumab and olaparib...Their role in this setting remains emerging and primarily supported by limited case reports and small series. Further studies are required to better define their role.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker • PARP Biomarker
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset)
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BRCA1 mutation
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Lynparza (olaparib) • Zejula (niraparib)