The E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF180 modulates the EGFR/PI3K/AKT pathway to reduce cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is recognized as one of the most aggressive cancers, and resistance to cisplatin significantly hinders effective clinical treatment. The role of the E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF180 in cisplatin resistance in NSCLC remains unclear. A549/DDP cells...

Cardiotoxic Effects of Osimertinib Compared to Other EGFR Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Osimertinib, a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, was developed to overcome resistance from EGFR-mutant non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While it offers significant therapeutic benefits, reports have linked Osimertinib to cardiotoxic effects. This study aims to clarify the...

Finerenone and eGFR Slope across Different Levels of Baseline Albuminuria and eGFR

Clinical Research: Chronic Kidney DiseaseFinerenone and eGFR Slope across Different Levels of Baseline Albuminuria and eGFR Insights from FINEARTS-HF Mc Causland, Finnian R.1; Heerspink, Hiddo J.L.2; Vaduganathan, Muthiah1; Claggett, Brian L.1; Desai, Akshay S.1; Jhund, Pardeep S.3; McGrath, Martina M.1;...

Natural alkaloids as potential EGFR allosteric inhibitors: DFT, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics approach

Abstract Natural alkaloids were computationally investigated as putative allosteric modulators of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) to explore alternative strategies for overcoming resistance associated with T790M and C797S mutations. Density functional theory (DFT), molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD), and...

Interpreting Overall Survival and CNS Outcomes in EGFR Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Interpreting Overall Survival and CNS Outcomes in EGFR Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Experts weigh EGFR lung cancer combo therapies, cautioning against cross-trial comparisons and prioritizing CNS efficacy for brain metastases. In this segment, Dr. Singhi discusses how overall...

Evolving First Line Treatment Goals in EGFR Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Evolving First Line Treatment Goals in EGFR Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Experts unpack new EGFR-mutant lung cancer first-line options, weighing survival, CNS control, and toxicity as combo regimens reshape practice. In this opening segment, Dr. Devarakonda introduces the...

The network pharmacology prediction and experiment validation of Astragalus membranaceus for alleviating silicosis fibrosis via decreasing MMP9 and EGFR expression

To investigate the molecular mechanism of Astragalus membranaceus (AM) in alleviating silicosis fibrosis using bioinformatics and in vitro experiments. Active ingredients of AM and their corresponding targets were retrieved from the TCMSP and SwissTargetPrediction databases. These ingredients were screened based...

Efficacy of osimertinib combined with anti-VEGF therapy ramucirumab in managing leptomeningeal metastasis in EGFR-mutant NSCLC: a case report and literature review

AbstractBackground Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) is a severe complication of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), associated with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Osimertinib, a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), has demonstrated central nervous system...

Acquired EGFR L858R mutation following ALK-TKI resistance in lung adenocarcinoma: a case report

Abstract Reports of secondary mutations in mutual exclusive driver genes after resistance to targeted therapy are rare. We present a patient with Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) fusion lung adenocarcinoma who received sequential treatment with ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) (crizotinib,...