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ReviewJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2020

Signaling pathways and clinical application of RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer.

Nanhong Li, Yu Zeng, Jian Huang

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Review in Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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37citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

37 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. [Diagnostic Efficacy of SHOX2 Gene Hypermethylation for Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis].Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nanhong LiDepartment of Pathology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, China.
Yu ZengDepartment of Respiration, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524003, China.
Jian HuangDepartment of Pathology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, China. 18665763598@163.com.
Guangdong Medical College · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81572610
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAn increasing number of studies have focused on the early diagnostic value of the methylation of RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer. However, the intricate cellular events related to RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer are still a mystery. For researchers and clinicians aiming to more profoundly understand the diagnostic value of methylated RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer, this review will provide deeper insights into the molecular events of RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer. METHODOLOGY: We searched for relevant publications in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using the keywords "RASSF1A", "SHOX2" and "lung cancer" etc. First, we reviewed the RASSF1A and SHOX2 genes, from their family structures to the functions of their basic structural domains. Then we mainly focused on the roles of RASSF1A and SHOX2 in lung cancer, especially on their molecular events in recent decades. Finally, we compared the value of measuring RASSF1A and SHOX2 gene methylation with that of the common methods for the diagnosis of lung cancer patients.

resultsThe RASSF1A and SHOX2 genes were confirmed to be regulators or effectors of multiple cancer signaling pathways, driving tumorigenesis and lung cancer progression. The detection of RASSF1A and SHOX2 gene methylation has higher sensitivity and specificity than other commonly used methods for diagnosing lung cancer, especially in the early stage.

conclusionsThe RASSF1A and SHOX2 genes are critical for the processes of tumorigenesis, development, metastasis, drug resistance, and recurrence in lung cancer. The combined detection of RASSF1A and SHOX2 gene methylation was identified as an excellent method for the screening and surveillance of lung cancer that exhibits high sensitivity and specificity.

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Signal TransductionBiomarkers, TumorCarcinogenesisDNA MethylationDrug Resistance, NeoplasmHomeodomain ProteinsHumansLung NeoplasmsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalSensitivity and SpecificityTumor Suppressor ProteinsBiomarkers, TumorHomeodomain ProteinsRASSF1 protein, humanSHOX2 protein, humanTumor Suppressor ProteinsClinical applicationLung cancerRASSF1ASHOX2Signaling pathways

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PMID32266538
PMCPMC11804630
OpenAlexW3014558636

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