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3d
Primary Gastric Adenocarcinoma with Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 Positivity Mimicking Gastric Metastasis from Lung Cancer: A Case Report. (PubMed, Surg Case Rep)
This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by TTF-1-positive gastric tumors, which may be mistaken for metastatic lesions from lung cancer. As TTF-1 expression is not entirely specific to tissues of lung or thyroid origin, diagnosis should be based on a comprehensive evaluation of morphological and immunohistochemical findings, together with clinical information, including treatment response and disease course.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker
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TTF1 (Transcription Termination Factor 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1) • CDX2 (Caudal Type Homeobox 2) • NAPSA (Napsin A Aspartic Peptidase)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • carboplatin • pemetrexed
7d
Identification of Tumor- and Immunosuppression-Driven Glioblastoma Subtypes Characterized by Clinical Prognosis and Therapeutic Targets. (PubMed, Curr Issues Mol Biol)
We predicted potential therapeutic small molecular drugs by targeting subtype-specific oncogenic pathways and validated drug sensitivity (C1-GBM: Methotrexate and Cisplatin; C2-GBM: Cytarabine) by assessing IC50 values against GBM cell lines (divided into C1/C2 subtypes based on the nine hub genes) from the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer database. This study introduces a pathway-based prognostic molecular classification of GBM with "hot" (C1-GBM) and "inherent driving" (C2-GBM) tumor subtypes, providing a prediction model based on hub biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for treatments.
Journal
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CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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cisplatin • cytarabine • methotrexate
8d
Preclinical • Journal
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • MALAT1 (Metastasis associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1) • TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1) • FOXP3 (Forkhead Box P3) • IL17A (Interleukin 17A) • MMP9 (Matrix metallopeptidase 9) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A) • GATA3 (GATA binding protein 3) • CRP (C-reactive protein)
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methotrexate
10d
Toward Personalized Withdrawal of TNF-α Inhibitors in Non-Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Predictors of Biologic-Free Remission and Flare. (PubMed, Pharmaceuticals (Basel))
In this prospective, randomized, open-label, single-center study, 76 children with non-systemic JIA in stable remission for ≥24 months on etanercept or adalimumab were enrolled. Early significant clinical response, absence of subclinical disease activity, and concomitant low-dose methotrexate therapy were key predictors of sustained drug-free remission. These findings may inform personalized strategies for biologic tapering in pediatric JIA.
Journal
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
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methotrexate
12d
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • pemetrexed
14d
A Randomized Multicenter Study for Isolated Skin Vasculitis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=90, Recruiting, University of Pennsylvania | Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Dec 2028 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2025 --> Dec 2028
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
18d
Beyond rheumatology: Reconsidering methotrexate for Crohn's disease in the biologic era. (PubMed, World J Gastroenterol)
In the pre-biologic era, immunomodulators such as azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, and methotrexate (MTX) were widely used as first-line maintenance therapies in Crohn's disease. In light of evolving treatment goals that prioritize safety, cost-effectiveness, and individualized care, this editorial argues that MTX should no longer be viewed as a fallback but as a strategic first-line option in well-defined high-risk populations. The survey underscores a persistent gap between guidelines and real-world practice, reinforcing the urgent need for clearer algorithms and education to support the repositioning of MTX in modern Crohn's disease management.
Journal
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TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha)
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methotrexate • mercaptopurine
18d
Ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum in a 78-year-old woman treated with brodalumab: A case report. (PubMed, SAGE Open Med Case Rep)
The patient was refractory to corticosteroids, dapsone, and roflumilast, and developed recurrent Gram-negative infections. Brodalumab may offer a safe and effective treatment option in refractory pyoderma gangrenosum, particularly in patients with contraindications to conventional therapies. This case supports further evaluation of IL-17 pathway inhibition in neutrophilic dermatoses.
Journal
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IL17A (Interleukin 17A) • IL17RA (Interleukin 17 Receptor A)
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roflumilast
19d
The Molecular Mechanism of Silymarin in Relieving Myocardial Fibrosis and Reducing Oxidative Stress Levels in Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis Rats by Inhibiting IRAK4. (PubMed, J Biochem Mol Toxicol)
Rats were randomly divided into five groups: healthy control (Control), untreated RA model (Model), SIL (25 mg/kg/day), SIL (50 mg/kg/day), and methotrexate (7.6 mg/kg/day) groups, with 10 mice in each group...SIL effectively mitigates myocardial fibrosis and oxidative stress in adjuvant-induced RA rats, primarily through inhibition of IRAK4-mediated inflammatory signaling. These findings highlight SIL as a promising therapeutic candidate for RA-related cardiac injury.
Preclinical • Journal • IO biomarker
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • BAX (BCL2-associated X protein) • IL1B (Interleukin 1, beta) • IRAK4 (Interleukin 1 Receptor Associated Kinase 4)
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methotrexate
19d
METTL3-mediated m6A modification of CACNA1E promotes osteosarcoma progression and chemoresistance by enhancing WNT7B-mediated Ca2+ signaling. (PubMed, Mol Cancer)
Collectively, our findings uncover that METTL3-mediated m6A modification of CACNA1E contributes to OS progression and chemoresistance through enhancing WNT7B-mediated non-canonical Wnt/Ca2+ signaling. Targeted inhibition of CACNA1E in combination with MTX may be a promising alternative therapeutic strategy for patients with MTX-resistant OS.
Journal
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IGF2BP2 (Insulin Like Growth Factor 2 MRNA Binding Protein 2) • METTL3 (Methyltransferase Like 3) • WNT7B (Wnt Family Member 7B)
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methotrexate
20d
Combined intrathecal therapy via Ommaya reservoir and whole-brain radiotherapy improves survival in EGFR-mutant NSCLC patients with leptomeningeal metastases: a real-world cohort study. (PubMed, Lung Cancer)
The combination of IT via Ommaya reservoir and WBRT may result in better survival in EGFR-mutant NSCLC patients with LM and represents a promising treatment strategy for this patient population.
Journal • Real-world evidence
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation
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pemetrexed
21d
Exploring the effects of Citrus aurantifolia fruits peel essential oil, cultivated in Al-Hasa, in Methotrexate induced kidney and hepatic toxicities: Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and in vivo Experiments. (PubMed, J Ethnopharmacol)
CAEO considerably alleviated the oxidative and nitrosative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammatory and apoptosis responses caused by MTX. This shielding effect may be due to the decline in JAK2/STAT3/NF-κB and the triggering in Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathways.
Preclinical • Journal
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KEAP1 (Kelch Like ECH Associated Protein 1) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • NQO1 (NAD(P)H dehydrogenase, quinone 1) • CASP9 (Caspase 9)
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methotrexate