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ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Molecular Insights into Pleural Mesothelioma: Unveiling Pathogenic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities.

Teodora Zahiu, Carmen Mihaela Mihu, Bianca A Bosca, Mariana Mărginean, Lavinia Patricia Mocan, Roxana-Adelina Ștefan, Rada Teodora Suflețel, Carina Mihu, Carmen Stanca Melincovici

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Review in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Teodora ZahiuRadiology and Imaging Department, County Emergency Hospital, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Carmen Mihaela MihuDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Bianca A BoscaDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Mariana MărgineanDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0009-0006-9720-3892
Lavinia Patricia MocanDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4957-4390
Roxana-Adelina ȘtefanDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1780-4542
Rada Teodora SuflețelDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Carina MihuNovoGyn, Dostoievski 16, 400000 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Carmen Stanca MelincoviciDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences, Discipline of Histology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2757-2565

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare disease, which is going to be a global medical concern in the 21st century, because of its aggressiveness, late diagnosis, and insufficient therapies. This review seeks to enhance the comprehension of medical professionals regarding the risk factors and environmental influences that contribute to the development of the disease, as well as its underlying mechanisms. In addition, we aim to provide a schematic yet thorough overview of diagnostic techniques in PM, emphasizing the significance of the immunohistochemical markers BAP1 and MTAP, with the latter serving as an almost ideal surrogate for the gold-standard diagnostic approach, FISH p16/CDKN2A deletion. The scientific world is grappling with BAP1, MTAP, and the tumour inflammatory microenvironment, because they are the key for personalized treatments and palliative care in this disease. Considering that the survival rate for patients with PM seldom surpasses five years, every moment is significant. Therefore, our article also highlights recent advancements in clinical assessments related to prognostic scoring and treatment options. PM is a complex disease, with gradual progression over decades, which requires further investigation covering the prevention, mutations, diagnosis and treatment.

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asbestosBAP1diagnosisimmunohistochemical markersimmunohistochemistryinflammatory microenvironmentMTAPpleural mesotheliomaprognosis

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PMCPMC12154783

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