We concluded for the first time that the combination of SOR and ASH-AE generates antagonistic antitumor effect in HepG2 cells. Moreover, ASH-AE can inhibit proliferation of HepG2 cells and mitigate sorafenib-induced resistance-associated markers in HepG2 cells by targeting CD90+ cells via Hedgehog pathway modulation.
P2, N=25, Recruiting, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2027 --> Dec 2028
With respect to drug response, PRKD1-high HCC cases exhibited increased predicted sensitivity to multiple tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), while in vitro PRKD1 knockdown reduced sorafenib sensitivity, and sorafenib treatment suppressed both PRKD1 and p-ERK1/2 levels. Collectively, our findings identify PRKD1 as a multifaceted contributor to HCC progression, immune microenvironment modulation, and TKI responsiveness. These results highlight PRKD1 as a promising therapeutic target warranting further mechanistic and translational investigation.
Herein, guided by the structural features of Sorafenib, the selective Bcl-2 inhibitor Venetoclax, and the selective Mcl-1 inhibitor AZD5991, we designed and synthesized a series of novel Sophocarpine-derived analogues bearing a pyridylethyl moiety via a molecular-hybridization strategy. In parallel, a 3D-QSAR (CoMFA) model was constructed to rationalize the structure-activity relationship and to inform further lead optimization. Collectively, these findings identify S6 as a promising Sophocarpine derivative with a putative dual Bcl-2/Mcl-1 targeting profile, with significant anti-HCC activity and potential for preclinical development.
An elderly male diagnosed with Stage IV LUAD achieved sustained stable disease (SD) and symptomatic improvement through a sequential therapeutic strategy, including platinum-based chemotherapy followed by the PD-1 inhibitor sintilimab combined with anti-angiogenic agents (apatinib or anlotinib). This case demonstrates that while ICIs can provide exceptional long-term benefits in advanced NSCLC, particularly in patients with highly immunogenic mutation profiles, they may also trigger late-onset fatal irAEs. Our findings underscore the imperative for close, long-term metabolic surveillance throughout the course of immunotherapy, regardless of treatment duration or radiological stability.
Liver organoids represent a transformative tool in hepatology, offering a physiologically relevant platform for disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative applications. While promising, liver organoids remain limited in replicating native liver complexity. Future efforts should enhance structural maturity, multicellular interactions, and microenvironment integration.