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Topoisomerase II inhibitor

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1d
Venetoclax, Azacitidine and Liposomal Mitoxantrone for Newly Diagnosed AML (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=27, Recruiting, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • azacitidine • Duoenda (mitoxantrone liposomal)
1d
Laryngeal leiomyosarcoma: A rare case report and literature review. (PubMed, Oncotarget)
This report, representing the first documented case of LLMS from Central Asia, contributes to the limited global experience with this rare tumor. Our review identified four additional LLMS cases published between 2021 and 2024, totaling five recent reports including the present case. Collectively, these demonstrate persistent male predominance, glottic and supraglottic predilection, and survival outcomes consistent with previous observations. Complete surgical excision remains the cornerstone of therapy, while multidisciplinary-guided adjuvant treatment may benefit selected high-grade or high-risk patients. Continued accumulation and molecular characterization of cases are needed to refine prognostic assessment and optimize management strategies.
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VIM (Vimentin)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • ifosfamide
2d
DRAQ7 overcomes the complications associated with autofluorescence of doxorubicin during flow cytometric analyses. (PubMed, Biol Methods Protoc)
To address this, we successfully used DRAQ7, a far-red dye, in HeLa and other cancer cell lines. As our study demonstrates DRAQ7 eliminates auto-fluorescence interference, this approach offers precise differentiation of apoptotic cells and improving experimental and therapeutic reliability.
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ANXA5 (Annexin A5)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride
2d
Case Report: Bilateral Wilms tumor with TP53 mutation: a case-based review of clinical challenges. (PubMed, Front Surg)
She was managed according to the Chinese Children Cancer Group (CCCG)-WT-2019 protocol, receiving neoadjuvant VAD (vincristine, actinomycin D, and doxorubicin) chemotherapy, followed by staged bilateral nephron-sparing surgery. This highlights the limitations of current histology- and stage-based approaches for specific molecular subtypes. Current evidence supports more aggressive surgical intervention for high-risk cases, but it is essential to balance the need for renal function preservation with the goal of achieving oncological control.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53)
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TP53 mutation
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • vincristine • dactinomycin
2d
Case Report: A case of primary renal synovial sarcoma. (PubMed, Front Surg)
Postoperatively, the patient received chemotherapy with epirubicin combined with ifosfamide. Follow-up showed no significant evidence of metastasis or recurrence. This report aims to provide clinical reference regarding the imaging findings and diagnosis of this rare disease, primary renal synovial sarcoma.
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SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex)
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ifosfamide • epirubicin
2d
Histiocytic Sarcoma of Palatine Tonsil in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report of a Rare and Aggressive Malignancy. (PubMed, Clin Case Rep)
The boy had surgery to remove the affected tonsil and lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone. Given the tumor's high growth rate and risk of spreading early, treatment needed a team approach that involved complete local removal and immediate systemic therapy. Long-term follow-up is important, and more case reports and studies are necessary to determine the best treatment options and improve results in pediatric histiocytic sarcoma.
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CD163 (CD163 Molecule) • CD68 (CD68 Molecule)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • cyclophosphamide • vincristine
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Deinoxanthin Overcomes P-Glycoprotein-Mediated Multidrug Resistance in Breast Cancer Cells. (PubMed, J Biochem Mol Toxicol)
Further, functional assays demonstrated that DNX significantly enhanced intracellular accumulation of Calcein-AM in doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 (MCF-7/DOX) cells in a concentration-dependent manner...In conclusion, DNX significantly inhibits P-gp drug efflux activity and indirectly suppress its expression most probably, through PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling modulation. These findings suggest that DNX as a P-gp reversal candidate warranting further preclinical evaluation, including pharmacokinetic and in vivo studies, for the reversal of P-gp-mediated multidrug resistance in cancer.
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IL6 (Interleukin 6)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride
2d
Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Tetrandrine Derivatives Targeting AKT1 for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Therapy: Integration of Network Pharmacology, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, and Experimental Validation. (PubMed, ACS Omega)
Compound 17 exhibited the strongest cytotoxic effect against HepG2 cells with an IC50 value of 2.09 μM and a satisfactory SI value of 11.5, which was 5.3- and 6.4-fold higher than the activity of parental tetrandrine and adriamycin, respectively. Moreover, it indicates a potent in vivo killing effect against liver cancers, orthotopically transplanted HCC in an AKT1-dependent manner, with a safety profile. Taken together, compound 17 shows therapeutic potential as a safe anticancer agent through apoptosis induction, worthy of further development.
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • AKT1 (V-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1) • CASP3 (Caspase 3)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride • CBT-1 (tetrandrine)
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Epirubicin-Induced Upregulation of miR-143-3p and miR-145 Enhances Cytotoxicity in MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and BT-474 Breast Cancer Cell Lines. (PubMed, Biochem Genet)
These findings suggest that Epirubicin enhances therapeutic efficacy by upregulating miR-143-3p and miR-145, potentially mitigating drug resistance. This highlights their potential as therapeutic targets for improving outcomes in resistant breast cancer subtypes.
Preclinical • Journal
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MIR143 (MicroRNA 143) • MIR145 (MicroRNA 145)
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epirubicin
2d
Canonical autophagy remains inactive in induced pluripotent stem cells and neuronal progenitor cells following DNA damage induced by BPDE or etoposide. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
Mass spectrometry revealed minimal proteomic changes in iPSCs and moderate changes in NPCs, mainly involving mitotic regulators. In summary, no significant activation of canonical autophagy was detectable in iPSCs and NPCs within the tested time frame and under low-dose genotoxic conditions, although both cell types retain a functional autophagic machinery.
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XPC (XPC Complex Subunit, DNA Damage Recognition And Repair Factor)
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etoposide IV
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In vitro antitumor efficacy of hyaluronic acid coating for curcumin-loaded zeolitic imidazole frameworks-8 (ZIF-8) versus that of uncoated curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanocomposites. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
Further, CZIF-8/HA demonstrated significantly higher cytotoxicity against cancer cells (HepG-2 and MDA-MB-231) compared to CZIF-8 and doxorubicin, while exhibiting minimal toxicity toward normal MRC-5 cells. These results imply that ZIF-8/HA is a promising nanocarrier for curcumin administration and could be used as a therapeutic strategy for breast and liver cancer treatment.
Preclinical • Journal
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CASP3 (Caspase 3)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride
3d
pH-responsive CDs-based nanoplatform for chemo-resistant esophageal cancer treatment via downregulation of HIF-1α related pathway. (PubMed, J Nanobiotechnology)
To address this, a pH-responsive nanoplatform, CDs-DOX-GOX@PEG (CDG@PEG), composed of iron-doped carbon dots (Fe-CDs), doxorubicin (DOX), glucose oxidase (GOX), and polyethylene glycol (PEG), was fabricated to improve CREC treatment through synergistic and targeted therapy...Mechanistically, CDG@PEG realized the CREC therapy by down-regulating drug-resistant genes (such as HIF-1α related genes), inducing mitochondrial dysfunction, and triggering cell apoptosis. This work opened new avenues for developing novel therapeutic strategies against chemotherapy-resistant cancers.
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HIF1A (Hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit)
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doxorubicin hydrochloride