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Targeting MET and FGFR in Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Preclinical and Clinical Findings, and Signal Transduction Correlates

0 views | Nov 01 2023

The study demonstrated that the combination of the MET inhibitor merestinib with the FGFR inhibitor LY2874455 showed preliminary safety and biological activity, indicating the potential of targeting MET and FGFR pathways in the treatment of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia. [Read the Full Post]

Developments and challenges of FLT3 inhibitors in acute myeloid leukemia

171 views | Oct 31 2023

FLT3 mutations are common in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and targeting FLT3 has become a crucial part of AML treatment, although resistance to FLT3 inhibitors remains a challenge that is being addressed through the development of novel agents and multitarget strategies. [Read the Full Post]

A narrative review from gut to lungs: non-small cell lung cancer and the gastrointestinal microbiome

411 views | Jul 24 2023

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in modulating the immune response and therapeutic outcomes in lung cancer, highlighting the potential for microbiome-based interventions to improve treatment efficacy. [Read the Full Post]

Comprehensive profiling of clinical JAK inhibitors in myeloproliferative neoplasms

290 views | Jul 15 2023

The comprehensive profiling of four JAK2 inhibitors revealed their distinct clinical profiles, including differential effects on JAK-STAT signaling, inflammatory response, erythroid colony formation, leukemic engraftment, and iron regulation, providing valuable insights for personalized therapy in myeloproliferative neoplasm patients. [Read the Full Post]

Pharmacotherapeutic advances for splenomegaly in myelofibrosis

0 views | Jul 15 2023

Myelofibrosis, a hematologic malignancy characterized by splenomegaly, is primarily treated with JAK inhibitors, although spleen size reduction is not consistent, and new pharmacotherapies and combination treatments are being explored to improve outcomes. [Read the Full Post]

Advances in clinical studies of FLT3 inhibitors in acute myeloid leukemia

181 views | Jun 26 2023

This comprehensive review article examines the current status of FLT3 inhibitors in clinical research for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients and explores treatment strategies, including combination therapies, to overcome drug resistance and improve patient outcomes. [Read the Full Post]

Systemic treatment in patients with Child-Pugh B liver dysfunction and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

315 views | Jun 07 2023

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of death among patients with liver cirrhosis, and the limited efficacy of available therapies in patients with moderate liver dysfunction highlights the need for improved treatment algorithms and novel therapies specifically designed for this patient population. [Read the Full Post]

Commiphora myrrha stimulates insulin secretion from β-cells through activation of atypical protein kinase C and mitogen-activated protein kinase

328 views | May 22 2023

The study investigated the molecular mechanism of action of Commiphora myrrha (CM)-induced insulin secretion and found that CM directly stimulates insulin secretion through activating known downstream effectors of insulin-stimulus secretion coupling, which is completely dependent on protein kinase activation, particularly the phosphorylation and activation of PKCζ and ERK1/2. [Read the Full Post]

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Target B Lymphocytes

473 views | May 20 2023

Protein kinase inhibitors previously used to treat ALK-positive lung cancer cells have shown potential in targeting LTK-positive B cells, providing new treatment options for autoimmune disorders and blood cancers. [Read the Full Post]

Pharmacotherapeutic advances for splenomegaly in myelofibrosis

401 views | Apr 01 2023

Myelofibrosis is a hematologic malignancy characterized by splenomegaly in most patients, with JAK inhibitors being the primary pharmacologic treatment option, but alternative therapies and non-pharmacologic approaches may also be considered, and novel combination therapies are being explored. [Read the Full Post]