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Adenovirus-mediated and targeted expression of the sodium-iodide symporter permits in vivo radioiodide imaging and therapy of pancreatic tumors
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2006-06-15)Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is highly aggressive with no uniformly effective chemotherapy available for metastatic disease. The sodium–iodide symporter (NIS) is a ... -
Systemic chemokine levels in breast cancer patients and their relationship with circulating menstrual hormones
(Springer, 2008-06-04)Introduction The chemokines Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1 alpha (SDF-1 alpha/CXCL12) and Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2) have been implicated in breast cancer progression. We recently reported elevated systemic ... -
MicroRNA expression profiling to identify and validate reference genes for relative quantification in colorectal cancer
(Biomed Central, 2010)Background Advances in high-throughput technologies and bioinformatics have transformed gene expression profiling methodologies. The results of microarray experiments are often validated using reverse transcription ... -
Incidental findings on MRI scans of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms
(Biomed Central, 2010)Background:The evaluation of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms usually includes MRI of the internal auditory meatus, the cerebellopontine angle and the brain. A significant percentage of these scans will ... -
Potential role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the breast tumour microenvironment: stimulation of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT)
(Springer, 2010-01-20)Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known to specifically migrate to and engraft at tumour sites. Understanding interactions between cancer cells and MSCs has become fundamental to determining whether ... -
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and cancer: tumour specific delivery vehicles or therapeutic targets?
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2010-09-30)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a subset of nonhematopoietic multipotent cells found primarily within the bone marrow stroma. The ability of MSCs to specifically home to sites of tumors and their metastases, while escaping ... -
Representation of Cancer in the Medical Literature - A Bibliometric Analysis
(2010-10)Background:There exists a lack of knowledge regarding the quantity and quality of scientific yield in relation to individual cancer types. We aimed to measure the proportion, quality and relevance of oncology-related ... -
Breast cancer research output, 1945-2008: a bibliometric and density-equalizing analysis
(BioMed Central, 2010-12)Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, with an estimated 194,280 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2009 alone. The primary aim of this work was to provide an in-depth evaluation ... -
The Sodium Iodide Symporter (NIS) and Potential Regulators in Normal, Benign and Malignant Human Breast Tissue
(2011-01)Introduction: The presence, relevance and regulation of the Sodium Iodide Symporter (NIS) in human mammary tissue remains poorly understood. This study aimed to quantify relative expression of NIS and putative regulators ... -
Influence of stromal–epithelial interactions on breast cancer in vitro and in vivo
(Springer, 2011-02-23)Stromal cell-secreted chemokines including CCL2 have been implicated in the primary tumor microenvironment, as mediators of tumor cell migration, proliferation, and angiogenesis. Expression of CCL2 and its principal receptor ... -
Modern management of pyogenic hepatic abscess: a case series and review of the literature
(BioMed Central, 2011-03)Background Pyogenic hepatic abscesses are relatively rare, though untreated are uniformly fatal. A recent paradigm shift in the management of liver abscesses, facilitated by advances in diagnostic and interventional ... -
Mesenchymal stem cell-mediated delivery of the sodium iodide symporter supports radionuclide imaging and treatment of breast cancer
(AlphaMed Press, 2011-05-23)Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) migrate specifically to tumors in vivo, and coupled with their capacity to bypass immune surveillance, are attractive vehicles for tumor-targeted delivery of therapeutic agents. This study ... -
Relationship between CCL5 and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) in breast cancer
(Elsevier, 2011-06-12)Purpose Investigate circulating CCL5 in breast cancer patients and healthy controls, along with gene expression levels in corresponding tumour tissue and isolated primary stromal cells. Hormonal control of CCL5, and a ... -
Endoscopic resection of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: The role of radio-frequency coblation
(PagePress, 2011-08-29)Nasopharyngeal angiofibromas are histologically benign but locally aggressive vascular tumors that can result in major morbidity and mortality. They exclusively affect adolescent male and are rare in patients older than ... -
Preparing New Doctors for Clinical Practice: An Evaluation of Pre-Internship Training
(2012)A consistent finding in the literature is that newly graduated medical students often do not possess the basic skills required to perform their job. Training designed to prepare newly graduated medical students for internship ... -
The KRAS-Variant Is Associated with Risk of Developing Double Primary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
(2012)Purpose: A germline microRNA binding site-disrupting variant, the KRAS-variant (rs61764370), is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers. Because this variant is most strongly associated with ovarian ... -
Relationship between circulating and tissue microRNAs in a murine model of breast cancer.
(2012)MiRNAs are key regulators of tumorigenesis that are aberrantly expressed in the circulation and tissue of patients with cancer. The aim of this study was to determine whether miRNA dysregulation in the circulation reflected ... -
Mesenchymal stem cells in the colorectal tumor microenvironment: Recent progress and implications
(Wiley, 2012-01-30)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are nonhematopoietic multipotent adult stem cells. They have been shown to have a natural tropism for many tumors types, including colorectal, and are capable of escaping host immune surveillance. ... -
11q13 is a susceptibility locus for hormone receptor positive breast cancer.
(Wiley, 2012-07)A recent two-stage genome-wide association study (GWAS) identified five novel breast cancer susceptibility loci on chromosomes 9, 10, and 11. To provide more reliable estimates of the relative risk associated with these ... -
MicroRNA expression in colorectal cancer.
(IOS Press, 2012-12-17)Colorectal cancer is a common disease entity with a multi-factorial aetiology which remains poorly understood. It is estimated that in 2008, colorectal cancerwas responsible for 8% of all cancer deaths, making it the fourth ...