[HTML][HTML] Targeted next-generation sequencing of cancer genes in advanced stage malignant pleural mesothelioma: a retrospective study

ML Iacono, V Monica, L Righi, F Grosso… - Journal of thoracic …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignant disease, and the
understanding of molecular pathogenesis has lagged behind other malignancies. Methods …

The function and roles of ADAMTS‐7 in inflammatory diseases

Y Zhang, J Lin, F Wei - Mediators of inflammation, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The ADAMTS proteinases are a group of multidomain and secreted metalloproteinases
containing the thrombospondin motifs. ADAMTS‐7 is a member of ADAMTS family and plays …

Inference on germline BAP1 mutations and asbestos exposure from the analysis of familial and sporadic mesothelioma in a high‐risk area

M Betti, E Casalone, D Ferrante… - Genes …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Inherited loss‐of‐function mutations in the BAP1 oncosuppressor gene are responsible for
an inherited syndrome with predisposition to malignant mesothelioma (MM), uveal and …

Novel epigenetic changes unveiled by monozygotic twins discordant for smoking habits

A Allione, F Marcon, G Fiorito, S Guarrera… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Exposure to cigarette smoking affects the epigenome and could increase the risk of
developing diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Changes in DNA …

[HTML][HTML] Changing pattern in malignant mesothelioma survival

J Faig, S Howard, EA Levine, G Casselman… - Translational …, 2015 - Elsevier
Survival for mesothelioma has been shown to be poor, with marginal improvement over
time. Recent advances in the understanding of pathophysiology and treatment of …

III Italian consensus conference on malignant mesothelioma of the pleura. Epidemiology, public health and occupational medicine related issues

C Magnani, C Bianchi, E Chellini, D Consonni… - La Medicina del …, 2015 - flore.unifi.it
The III Italian Consensus Conference on Pleural Mesothelioma (MM) convened on January
29th 2015. This report presents the conclusions of the'Epidemiology, Public Health and …

Gene–asbestos interaction in malignant pleural mesothelioma susceptibility

S Tunesi, D Ferrante, D Mirabelli, S Andorno… - …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Asbestos exposure is the main risk factor for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a rare
aggressive tumor. Nevertheless, on average less than 10% of subjects highly exposed to …

NLRP1 and NLRP3 polymorphisms in mesothelioma patients and asbestos exposed individuals a population-based autopsy study from North East Italy

V Borelli, RR Moura, E Trevisan, S Crovella - Infectious Agents and Cancer, 2015 - Springer
Abstract NRLP1 (rs12150220, rs9889625, rs9900356, rs6502867, rs2670660) and NLRP3
(rs35829419, rs10754558) polymorphisms have been analyzed in 69 subjects with …

Effect of insulin on the mRNA expression of procollagen N-proteinases in chondrosarcoma OUMS-27 cells

S Akyol, İ Cömertoğlu, R Firat… - Oncology …, 2015 - spandidos-publications.com
Chondrosarcoma is one of the most common bone tumors, and at present, there is no non‑
invasive treatment option for this cancer. The chondrosarcoma OUMS‑27 cell line produces …

Correction: Genetic variants associated with increased risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma: A Genome-Wide Association Study

G Matullo, S Guarrera, M Betti, G Fiorito, D Ferrante… - Plos one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Correction: Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Risk of Malignant Pleural
Mesothelioma: A Genome-Wide Association Study Page 1 CORRECTION Correction: Genetic …