Search Results - "Thomas, Gareth J"
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Pan-cancer deconvolution of tumour composition using DNA methylation
Published in Nature communications (13-08-2018)“…The nature and extent of immune cell infiltration into solid tumours are key determinants of therapeutic response. Here, using a DNA methylation-based approach…”
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mTOR regulates MAPKAPK2 translation to control the senescence-associated secretory phenotype
Published in Nature cell biology (01-09-2015)“…Senescent cells secrete a combination of factors collectively known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The SASP reinforces senescence and…”
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PTBP1-Mediated Alternative Splicing Regulates the Inflammatory Secretome and the Pro-tumorigenic Effects of Senescent Cells
Published in Cancer cell (09-07-2018)“…Oncogene-induced senescence is a potent tumor-suppressive response. Paradoxically, senescence also induces an inflammatory secretome that promotes…”
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Implications of Tuberculosis Reactivation after Immune Checkpoint Inhibition
Published in American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (01-12-2018)“…Antituberculosis treatment was initiated, which led to clinical improvement, normalization of liver function tests, and regression of the lung lesion. [...]the…”
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Targeting the Myofibroblastic Cancer-Associated Fibroblast Phenotype Through Inhibition of NOX4
Published in JNCI : Journal of the National Cancer Institute (01-01-2018)“…Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are tumor-promoting and correlate with poor survival in many cancers, which has led to their emergence as potential…”
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Characterising cancer-associated fibroblast heterogeneity in non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Scientific reports (12-02-2021)“…Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a key component of the tumour microenvironment with evidence suggesting they represent a heterogeneous population…”
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Human tissue models in cancer research: looking beyond the mouse
Published in Disease models & mechanisms (01-08-2017)“…Mouse models, including patient-derived xenograft mice, are widely used to address questions in cancer research. However, there are documented flaws in these…”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts predict poor outcome and promote periostin-dependent invasion in oesophageal adenocarcinoma
Published in The Journal of pathology (01-02-2015)“…Interactions between cancer cells and cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play an important role in tumour development and progression. In this study we…”
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Single-cell analysis reveals prognostic fibroblast subpopulations linked to molecular and immunological subtypes of lung cancer
Published in Nature communications (31-01-2023)“…Fibroblasts are poorly characterised cells that variably impact tumour progression. Here, we use single cell RNA-sequencing, multiplexed immunohistochemistry…”
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Anti-PD-1 immunotherapy leads to tuberculosis reactivation via dysregulation of TNF-α
Published in eLife (24-02-2020)“…Previously, we developed a 3-dimensional cell culture model of human tuberculosis (TB) and demonstrated its potential to interrogate the host-pathogen…”
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A subset of myofibroblastic cancer-associated fibroblasts regulate collagen fiber elongation, which is prognostic in multiple cancers
Published in Oncotarget (02-02-2016)“…Collagen structure has been shown to influence tumor cell invasion, metastasis and clinical outcome in breast cancer. However, it remains unclear how it…”
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Targeting Head and Neck Cancer by Vaccination
Published in Frontiers in immunology (23-04-2018)“…Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous group of squamous cell cancers that affect the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx. Worldwide, it is the sixth most…”
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Stromal features are predictive of disease mortality in oral cancer patients
Published in The Journal of pathology (01-03-2011)“…Worldwide, approximately 405 000 cases of oral cancer (OSCC) are diagnosed each year, with a rising incidence in many countries. Despite advances in surgery…”
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Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Oral Cancer: A Current Perspective on Function and Potential for Therapeutic Targeting
Published in Frontiers in oral health (01-07-2021)“…The role of the tumour microenvironement (TME) in cancer progression and resistance to therapies is now widely recognized. The most prominent non-immune cell…”
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Integrated analysis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma cohorts from three continents reveals conserved subtypes of prognostic significance
Published in Nature communications (07-10-2022)“…Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Here we present an integrated multi-omic analysis of 643…”
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YAP drives cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma formation and progression
Published in eLife (20-09-2018)“…Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can progress to malignant metastatic cancer, including an aggressive subtype known as spindle cell carcinoma (spSCC). spSCC…”
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The Nrf2 transcription factor contributes to resistance to cisplatin in bladder cancer
Published in Urologic oncology (01-08-2014)“…Abstract Objectives Cisplatin is the key systemic chemotherapeutic agent used for bladder cancer, but chemoresistance is a major clinical problem. The…”
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JAML immunotherapy targets recently activated tumor-infiltrating CD8+ T cells
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (28-02-2023)“…Junctional adhesion molecule-like protein (JAML) serves as a co-stimulatory molecule in γδ T cells. While it has recently been described as a cancer…”
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Treatment of actinic keratosis through inhibition of cyclooxygenase‐2: Potential mechanism of action of diclofenac sodium 3% in hyaluronic acid 2.5
Published in Dermatologic therapy (01-05-2019)“…Cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) and its metabolic product prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) are induced in response to growth factors, inflammatory cytokines, tumor promoters,…”
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The ZEB2‐dependent EMT transcriptional programme drives therapy resistance by activating nucleotide excision repair genes ERCC1 and ERCC4 in colorectal cancer
Published in Molecular oncology (01-08-2021)“…Resistance to adjuvant chemotherapy is a major clinical problem in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of…”
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