Our findings demonstrate that cilengitide, a cyclic RGD peptide, effectively suppresses invasion and migration in afatinib-resistant NSCLC cells through inhibition of the integrin-FAK signaling axis. Although cilengitide showed limited growth inhibition as a monotherapy, its combination with TKIs such as afatinib or dovitinib significantly enhanced anti-proliferative and anti-invasive effects. These synergistic outcomes were associated with reduced expression of integrin-mediated proteins and MMPs, suggesting that cilengitide may potentiate TKI efficacy by modulating the tumor microenvironment and migratory potential of resistant cells. Taken together, this study supports the potential of cilengitide as an adjuvant therapeutic strategy in treating EGFR-TKI-resistant NSCLC. Further validation through preclinical animal models and pharmacokinetic studies will be crucial for future clinical translation.

P2, N=13, Recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Nov 2025 --> Nov 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Nov 2025 --> Nov 2027

This study highlights FGFR4, FLT1, and WNT5A as key diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for CRC, with their relevance varying based on the tumor's site of origin. Leveraging these findings, we propose Dovitinib and Nintedanib as promising targeted therapies for CRC. These insights can enhance current treatment strategies and pave the way for future in vivo and in vitro studies, driving progress in CRC research and therapy.

P1/2, N=70, Recruiting, Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2026 --> Dec 2027

P1/2, N=310, Recruiting, Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2025 --> Jan 2028

Additionally, Dov inhibited ferroptosis by regulating the NRF2/HMOX1 axis and lipid peroxidation and protected against concanavalin A-induced acute liver injury. Thus, our work revealed that Dov is a dual inhibitor of necroptosis and ferroptosis and provides a potential therapeutic drug or combination approach for treating necroptosis- and ferroptosis-related diseases.

Among them, 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, myricetin, quercetin, stigmasterol, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, rhamnetin, and hesperitin featured strong predicted binding affinities to the HER1, HER2, and HER4 growth factor receptors, comparable to those of standard anti-cancer drugs such as gefitinib and dovitinib. Further pharmacokinetic assessments, including bioavailability and toxicity analyses, identified compounds with favorable drug-likeness properties and minimal toxicity risks, except for myricetin and quercetin. These findings underscore the potential of Salicornia-derived phytochemicals as promising candidates for the development of safe, novel, and effective anti-cancer agents targeting GFRs, contributing to the advances in precision oncology, pending further validation through in vitro and/or in vivo experiments.

Additionally, we screened for potential small molecule inhibitors, identifying four promising candidates, including Dovitinib, S-Adenosylmethionine, Guanosine-5',3'-tetraphosphate, and Neomycin, which exhibited favorable drug-like characteristics. In conclusion, our multifaceted approach demonstrates the significant potential of LNA-anti-miR-19b-3p as a therapeutic option for TNBC patients, and the small molecule inhibitors we've uncovered could open new avenues for treating this aggressive form of breast cancer.

Our study demonstrates that GNF-5837 reduced the expression of ageing markers by upregulating GPX7, suggesting it could serve as a potential treatment for IVDD.

P3, N=54, Recruiting, Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting | Initiation date: Nov 2024 --> Mar 2025

The clinical significance of NTRK gene fusion lies in potential treatment with TRK inhibitors for positive sarcomas. Identifying such rare tumors is crucial due to the potential applicability of tropomyosin receptor kinase inhibitor treatment.

P1/2, N=55, Recruiting, Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. | Trial completion date: Dec 2026 --> Dec 2028 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2024 --> Dec 2026