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CDKN2A and MTAP Are Useful Biomarkers Detectable by Droplet Digital PCR in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Potential Alternative Method in Diagnosis Compared to Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology, 2020
BackgroundThe diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) can be difficult, in part due to the difficulty in distinguishing between MPM and reactive mesothelial hyperplasia (RMH).
Yuen Yee Cheng   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

A link between the fibroblast growth factor axis and the miR‐16 family reveals potential new treatment combinations in mesothelioma

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, 2018
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive malignancy with very limited therapeutic options. Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signals play important roles in mesothelioma cell growth.
Karin Schelch   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Asbestos information. Spanish

open access: yes, 2021
Title from PDF caption (viewed on December 2, 2021).This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program.

core   +1 more source

Interactions of asbestos-activated macrophages with an experimental fibrosarcoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 1983
Supernatants from in vivo asbestos-activated macrophages failed to show any cytostatic activity against a syngeneic fibrosarcoma cell line in vitro. UICC chrysotile-induced peritoneal exudate cells also failed to demonstrate any growth inhibitory effect ...
K James   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Epidemiological and Prognostic Differences in Malignant Mesothelioma Between Eastern China and SEER Database. [PDF]

open access: yesCancer Sci
For long years, patients and clinicians in Eastern China used Western data as information foundation for management and treatment of malignant mesothelioma, due to its rarity and lack of deep investigation. This study updated the epidemiological data of malignant mesothelioma in Eastern China, and revealed better survival outcomes compared to Western ...
Li N   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

MECHANISMS OF ASBESTOS-INDUCED CARCINOGENESIS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
2009-02Respiratory exposure to asbestos fibers has been associated with diffuse malignant mesothelioma (DMM) in humans. Despite advancements in the molecular analyses of human DMM and the development of animal models, the carcinogenic mechanisms of the ...
TOYOKUNI, SHINYA
core   +1 more source

Mesothelioma in South Africa 3 decades post peak of asbestos production an analysis of a claims database of asbestos ex-miners [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Includes bibliographical references.The peak in production of the three forms of asbestos that were commercially mined in South Africa occurred in the years between 1970 and 1977.
Mothemela, Mokgadi
core   +1 more source

Asbestos Programs Branch Update [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Newsletter of the Texas Department of Health Asbestos Programs Branch discussing news and updates of the agency; changes to laws, regulations, and other policies related to asbestos usage and removal; and other asbestos-related ...
Texas. Department of Health. Asbestos Programs Branch.
core   +2 more sources

Tumour associated lymphocytes in the pleural effusions of patients with mesothelioma express high levels of inhibitory receptors

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective Pleural effusion (PE) is a common feature of malignant pleural mesothelioma. These effusions typically contain lymphocytes and malignant cells. We postulated that the PE would be a source of lymphocytes for analysis of tumor immune milieu.
Jonathan Chee   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnostic limitations of lung fiber counts in asbestos-related diseases

open access: yesThe Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity, 2023
# Background Lung dust fibre analyses have been used by some pathologists to estimate past asbestos exposure in the workplace and its related health risks.
Joachim Schneider   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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