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Empowering pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with cancer utilizing generative AI chatbots to reduce psychological burden and enhance treatment engagement: a pilot study

Joe Hasei, Mana Hanzawa, Akihito Nagano, Naoko Maeda, Shinichirou Yoshida, Makoto Endo, Nobuhiko Yokoyama, Motoharu Ochi, Hisashi Ishida, Hideki Katayama, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Toshifumi Ozaki

Frontiers in Digital Health 7 2025年2月

掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）出版者・発行元：Frontiers Media SA

Background

Pediatric and adolescent/young adult (AYA) cancer patients face profound psychological challenges, exacerbated by limited access to continuous mental health support. While conventional therapeutic interventions often follow structured protocols, the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to provide continuous conversational support remains unexplored. This study evaluates the feasibility and impact of AI chatbots in alleviating psychological distress and enhancing treatment engagement in this vulnerable population.

Methods

Two age-appropriate AI chatbots, leveraging GPT-4, were developed to provide natural, empathetic conversations without structured therapeutic protocols. Five pediatric and AYA cancer patients participated in a two-week intervention, engaging with the chatbots via a messaging platform. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety and stress levels were self-reported, and usage patterns were analyzed to assess the chatbots’ effectiveness.

Results

Four out of five participants reported significant reductions in anxiety and stress levels post-intervention. Participants engaged with the chatbot every 2–3 days, with sessions lasting approximately 10 min. All participants noted improved treatment motivation, with 80% disclosing personal concerns to the chatbot they had not shared with healthcare providers. The 24/7 availability particularly benefited patients experiencing nighttime anxiety.

Conclusions

This pilot study demonstrates the potential of generative AI chatbots to complement traditional mental health services by addressing unmet psychological needs in pediatric and AYA cancer patients. The findings suggest these tools can serve as accessible, continuous support systems. Further large-scale studies are warranted to validate these promising results.

DOI： 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1543543

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Radiographic and Clinical Assessment of Unidirectional Porous Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate to Treat Benign Bone Tumors. 国際誌

Toshiyuki Kunisada, Eiji Nakata, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Haruyoshi Katayama, Takuto Itano, Takanao Kurozumi, Teruhiko Ando, Toshifumi Ozaki

Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) 10 ( 2 ) 2025年2月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

The purpose of this study was to evaluate radiographic changes, clinical outcomes, and complications following unidirectional porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (UDPTCP) implantation for the treatment of benign bone tumors. We retrospectively analyzed 46 patients who underwent intralesional resection. The patients were divided into two cohorts: Cohort 1 (n = 32), which included all bones except the phalanges and metacarpal/tarsal bones, and Cohort 2 (n = 14), which included the phalanges and metacarpal/tarsal bones. Radiographic changes were assessed at each reading based on resorption of the implanted UDPTCP and bone trabeculation through the defect. UDPTCP resorption and bone trabeculation were observed on radiographs within 3 months of surgery in all patients. Bone remodeling in the cavity progressed steadily for up to 3 years postoperatively. In Cohort 1, resorption and trabeculation progressed significantly in young patients, and trabeculation developed significantly in small lesions. The rates of resorption and trabeculation at 3 months postoperatively correlated statistically with their increased rates at one year. There was no statistical difference in resorption and trabeculation rates between Cohort 1 and Cohort 2. There were no cases of postoperative deep infections or allergic reactions related to the implant. UDPTCP is a useful bone-filling substitute for the treatment of benign bone tumors and has a low complication rate.

DOI： 10.3390/biomimetics10020101

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The Three-Class Annotation Method Improves the AI Detection of Early-Stage Osteosarcoma on Plain Radiographs: A Novel Approach for Rare Cancer Diagnosis. 国際誌

Joe Hasei, Ryuichi Nakahara, Yujiro Otsuka, Yusuke Nakamura, Kunihiro Ikuta, Shuhei Osaki, Tamiya Hironari, Shinji Miwa, Shusa Ohshika, Shunji Nishimura, Naoaki Kahara, Aki Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki

Cancers 17 ( 1 ) 2024年12月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Background/Objectives: Developing high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) models for rare diseases is challenging owing to limited data availability. This study aimed to evaluate whether a novel three-class annotation method for preparing training data could enhance AI model performance in detecting osteosarcoma on plain radiographs compared to conventional single-class annotation. Methods: We developed two annotation methods for the same dataset of 468 osteosarcoma X-rays and 378 normal radiographs: a conventional single-class annotation (1C model) and a novel three-class annotation method (3C model) that separately labeled intramedullary, cortical, and extramedullary tumor components. Both models used identical U-Net-based architectures, differing only in their annotation approaches. Performance was evaluated using an independent validation dataset. Results: Although both models achieved high diagnostic accuracy (AUC: 0.99 vs. 0.98), the 3C model demonstrated superior operational characteristics. At a standardized cutoff value of 0.2, the 3C model maintained balanced performance (sensitivity: 93.28%, specificity: 92.21%), whereas the 1C model showed compromised specificity (83.58%) despite high sensitivity (98.88%). Notably, at the 25th percentile threshold, both models showed identical false-negative rates despite significantly different cutoff values (3C: 0.661 vs. 1C: 0.985), indicating the ability of the 3C model to maintain diagnostic accuracy at substantially lower thresholds. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that anatomically informed three-class annotation can enhance AI model performance for rare disease detection without requiring additional training data. The improved stability at lower thresholds suggests that thoughtful annotation strategies can optimize the AI model training, particularly in contexts where training data are limited.

DOI： 10.3390/cancers17010029

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がん遺伝子パネルによるfusion gene同定の診断的意義

中田英二, 國定俊之, 板野拓人, 片山晴喜, 安藤輝彦, 藤原智洋, 尾崎敏文

中国・四国整形外科学会雑誌 36 ( 3 ) 361 - 361 2024年10月

AIとメタバースを用いた骨軟部腫瘍診療革命早期診断から患者支援まで

長谷井嬢, 藤原智洋, 中田英二, 国定俊之, 尾崎敏文

日本癌治療学会学術集会抄録集 62回 PSP14 - 4 2024年10月

Identification of ENO-1 positive extracellular vesicles as a circulating biomarker for monitoring of Ewing sarcoma. 国際誌

Koji Uotani, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Koji Ueda, Aki Yoshida, Shintaro Iwata, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ken Takeda, Joe Hasei, Yusuke Yoshioka, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

Cancer science 2024年9月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

The lack of circulating biomarkers for tumor monitoring is a major problem in Ewing sarcoma management. The development of methods for accurate tumor monitoring is required, considering the high recurrence rate of drug-resistant Ewing sarcoma. Here, we describe a sensitive analytical technique for tumor monitoring of Ewing sarcoma by detecting circulating extracellular vesicles secreted from Ewing sarcoma cells. Proteomic analysis of Ewing sarcoma cell-derived extracellular vesicles identified 564 proteins prominently observed in extracellular vesicles from three Ewing sarcoma cell lines. Among these, CD99, SLC1A5, and ENO-1 were identified on extracellular vesicles purified from sera of patients with Ewing sarcoma before treatment but not on extracellular vesicles from those after treatment and healthy individuals. Notably, not only Ewing sarcoma-derived extracellular vesicles but also Ewing sarcoma cells demonstrated proteomic expression of CD99 and ENO-1 on their surface membranes. ENO-1+CD63+ extracellular vesicle detection was reduced after tumor resection while both CD99+CD63+ and ENO-1+CD63+ extracellular vesicles were detected in serum from Ewing sarcoma-bearing mice. Finally, the accuracy of liquid biopsy targeting these candidates was assessed using extracellular vesicles from the sera of patients with Ewing sarcoma. Elevated ENO-1+CD81+ extracellular vesicles in the serum of patients before treatments distinguished patients with Ewing sarcoma from healthy individuals with an area under the curve value of 0.92 (P < 0.001) and reflected the tumor burden in patients with Ewing sarcoma during multidisciplinary treatments. Collectively, circulating ENO-1+CD81+ extracellular vesicle detection could represent a novel tool for tumor monitoring of Ewing sarcoma.

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p53-armed oncolytic virotherapy induces abscopal effect in osteosarcoma by promoting immunogenic cell death. 国際誌

Koji Demiya, Hiroshi Tazawa, Hiroya Kondo, Miho Kure, Yusuke Mochizuki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Aki Yoshida, Koji Uotani, Joe Hasei, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Yasuo Urata, Shunsuke Kagawa, Toshifumi Ozaki, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Molecular therapy. Oncology 32 ( 3 ) 200845 - 200845 2024年9月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Osteosarcoma (OS), the most frequent primary malignant tumor of bone in children and adolescents, is refractory to immune checkpoint inhibitors due to its poor antitumor immune response. Chemotherapy and virotherapy induce immunogenic cell death (ICD) and antitumor immune responses, leading to the abscopal effect in untreated tumors. We previously demonstrated the antitumor activity of the telomerase-specific replication-competent oncolytic adenoviruses OBP-301 and p53-armed OBP-702 in human OS cells. Here, we show the therapeutic potential of chemotherapeutic drugs (doxorubicin, cisplatin) and telomerase-specific oncolytic adenoviruses (OBP-301, p53-armed OBP-702) to induce ICD in human OS cells (U2OS, MNNG/HOS, SaOS-2) and murine OS cells (NHOS). OBP-702 induced more profound ICD via the secretion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and high-mobility group box protein B1 (HMGB1) compared with chemotherapy and OBP-301 in human OS cells. Murine NHOS cells were also more sensitive to OBP-702 than OBP-301. Subcutaneous NHOS tumor models demonstrated that intratumoral injection of OBP-702 significantly increased the tumor infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and induced the abscopal effect against non-treated tumors compared with OBP-301. Our results suggest that OBP-702 is a promising antitumor reagent to induce ICD with secretion of ATP and HMGB1 and the abscopal effect against OS.

DOI： 10.1016/j.omton.2024.200845

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High-quality expert annotations enhance artificial intelligence model accuracy for osteosarcoma X-ray diagnosis. 国際誌

Joe Hasei, Ryuichi Nakahara, Yujiro Otsuka, Yusuke Nakamura, Tamiya Hironari, Naoaki Kahara, Shinji Miwa, Shusa Ohshika, Shunji Nishimura, Kunihiro Ikuta, Shuhei Osaki, Aki Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki

Cancer science 2024年9月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Primary malignant bone tumors, such as osteosarcoma, significantly affect the pediatric and young adult populations, necessitating early diagnosis for effective treatment. This study developed a high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect osteosarcoma from X-ray images using highly accurate annotated data to improve diagnostic accuracy at initial consultations. Traditional models trained on unannotated data have shown limited success, with sensitivities of approximately 60%-70%. In contrast, our model used a data-centric approach with annotations from an experienced oncologist, achieving a sensitivity of 95.52%, specificity of 96.21%, and an area under the curve of 0.989. The model was trained using 468 X-ray images from 31 osteosarcoma cases and 378 normal knee images with a strategy to maximize diversity in the training and validation sets. It was evaluated using an independent dataset of 268 osteosarcoma and 554 normal knee images to ensure generalizability. By applying the U-net architecture and advanced image processing techniques such as renormalization and affine transformations, our AI model outperforms existing models, reducing missed diagnoses and enhancing patient outcomes by facilitating earlier treatment. This study highlights the importance of high-quality training data and advocates a shift towards data-centric AI development in medical imaging. These insights can be extended to other rare cancers and diseases, underscoring the potential of AI in transforming diagnostic processes in oncology. The integration of this AI model into clinical workflows could support physicians in early osteosarcoma detection, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

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悪性末梢神経鞘腫瘍における悪性化を促進する新規メカニズム転写因子PRRX1とTOP2Aのタンパク質間相互作用の発見

たき平将太, 山田大祐, 大曽根達則, 高尾知佳, 板野拓人, 藤原智洋, 中田英二, 国定俊之, 尾崎敏文, 宝田剛志

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 8 ) S1957 - S1957 2024年9月

肉腫におけるゲノム医療の進歩 C-CATデータを用いた肉腫のゲノム解析

中田英二, 遠西大輔, 二宮貴一朗, 山本英喜, 冨田秀太, 国定俊之, 藤原智洋, 二川摩周, 平沢晃, 豊岡伸一, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 8 ) S1727 - S1727 2024年9月

Efficacy and safety of denosumab de‑escalation in giant cell tumor of bone. 国際誌

Eiji Nakata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Haruyoshi Katayama, Takuto Itano, Toshifumi Ozaki

Oncology letters 28 ( 2 ) 387 - 387 2024年8月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) is a locally aggressive intermediate bone tumor. Denosumab has shown effectiveness in GCTB treatment; however, the benefits of denosumab de-escalation for unresectable GCTB have not been well discussed. The present study investigated the efficacy and safety of denosumab de-escalation for GCTB. The medical records of 9 patients with unresectable GCTB or resectable GCTB not eligible for resection, who received de-escalated denosumab treatment at Okayama University Hospital (Okayama, Japan) between April 2014 and December 2021, were retrospectively reviewed. The denosumab treatment interval was gradually extended to every 8, 12 and 24 weeks. The radiographic changes and clinical symptoms during standard and de-escalated denosumab therapy were assessed. The denosumab interval was de-escalated after a median of 12 months of a standard 4-weekly treatment. Imaging showed that the re-ossification of osteolytic lesions obtained with the 4-weekly treatment were sustained with 8- and 12-weekly treatments. The extraskeletal masses reduced significantly with standard treatment, while tumor reduction was sustained during de-escalated treatment. During the 24-weekly treatment, 2 patients remained stable, while 2 patients developed local recurrence. The clinical symptoms improved significantly with standard treatment and remained improved during de-escalated treatment. There were severe adverse events including osteonecrosis of the jaw (2 patients), atypical femoral fracture (1 patient) and malignant transformation of GCTB (1 patient). In conclusion, 12-weekly de-escalated denosumab treatment showed clinical benefits as a maintenance treatment in patients with unresectable GCTB, in addition to sustained stable tumor control and improved clinical symptoms with standard treatment. A 24-weekly treatment can also be administered, with careful attention paid to detecting local recurrence.

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Utilizing the Metaverse to Provide Innovative Psychosocial Support for Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients with Rare Cancer

Joe Hasei, Hisashi Ishida, Hideki Katayama, Naoko Maeda, Akihito Nagano, Motoharu Ochi, Masako Okamura, Shintaro Iwata, Kunihiro Ikuta, Shinichirou Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki

Cancers 16 ( 15 ) 2617 - 2617 2024年7月

掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）出版者・発行元：MDPI AG

This study investigated the potential of the metaverse in providing psychological support for pediatric and AYA cancer patients, with a focus on those with rare cancers. The research involved ten cancer patients and survivors from four distinct regions in Japan, who participated in metaverse sessions using customizable avatars, facilitating interactions across geographical and temporal barriers. Surveys and qualitative feedback were collected to assess the psychosocial impact of the intervention. The results demonstrated that the metaverse enabled patients to connect with peers, share experiences, and receive emotional support. The anonymity provided by avatars helped reduce appearance-related anxiety and stigma associated with cancer treatment. A case study of a 19-year-old male with spinal Ewing’s sarcoma highlighted the profound emotional relief fostered by metaverse interactions. The findings suggest that integrating virtual spaces into healthcare models can effectively address the unique needs of pediatric and AYA cancer patients, offering a transformative approach to delivering psychosocial support and fostering a global patient community. This innovative intervention has the potential to revolutionize patient care in the digital age.

DOI： 10.3390/cancers16152617

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A Characteristic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Finding to Identify Morton Neuroma: The Slug Sign

Masahiro Horita, Kenta Saiga, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Toshifumi Ozaki

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 9 ( 3 ) 2024年7月

掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）出版者・発行元：SAGE Publications

Background:

Morton neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain and sensory disturbances, but it is difficult to identify on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The aim of this study was to verify the usefulness of a characteristic MRI finding (slug sign) for identifying Morton neuroma and to clarify the relationship between excised neuroma characteristics and preoperative MRI findings.

Methods:

Twenty-two web spaces were retrospectively assessed from the second and third intermetatarsal spaces of 11 feet of 10 patients (7 women and 3 men, aged average 59.5 years) who underwent surgical excision of Morton neuroma between 2017 and 2022. Asymptomatic web spaces were used as control. Neuromas with 2 branches of the plantar digital nerves on axial T1-weighted MRI (MRI-T1WI) were considered the slug sign. We investigated the preoperative presence of the slug sign in Morton neuroma and asymptomatic control web spaces. We also investigated the relationship between the maximum transverse diameter of the excised specimen and that estimated on coronal MRI-T1WI.

Results:

A total of 15 Morton neuromas were excised and assessed. The slug signs were present in 10 intermetatarsal spaces in 15 web spaces with Morton neuroma whereas the sign was found in 1 intermetatarsal space in 7 asymptomatic web spaces. The sensitivity and specificity for the slug sign to diagnose Morton neuroma was 66.7% and 85.7%, respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were 90.9% and 54.5%, respectively. The mean maximum transverse diameter of excised neuromas was 4.7 mm. The mean maximum transverse diameter of neuromas on coronal MRI-T1WI was 3.4 mm. A significant positive correlation was found between the maximum transverse diameters of excised specimens and diameters estimated on coronal MRI-T1WI ( r = 0.799, P < .001).

Conclusion:

The slug sign may be a useful indicator of Morton neuroma on MRI to confirm nerve involvement after bifurcation.

Level of Evidence:

Level IV, retrospective series.

DOI： 10.1177/24730114241268285

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悪性末梢神経鞘腫瘍におけるPRRX1とTOP2Aの相互作用による悪性化メカニズムの新規解明

たき平将太, 中田英二, 板野拓人, 藤原智洋, 国定俊之, 大曽根達則, 山田大祐, 高尾知佳, 宝田剛志, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 6 ) S1529 - S1529 2024年6月

神経線維腫症1型を中心とした遺伝性骨・軟部腫瘍に対する専門外来の有用性

中田英二, 二川摩周, 平沢晃, 山本英喜, 国定俊之, 板野拓人, 藤原智洋, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 6 ) S1614 - S1614 2024年6月

加速する骨・軟部腫瘍に対するゲノム医療: 現状と課題肉腫におけるゲノム医療の現状と課題

中田英二, 遠西大輔, 二宮貴一朗, 山本英喜, 冨田秀太, 藤原智洋, 国定俊之, 平沢晃, 豊岡伸一, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 6 ) S1457 - S1457 2024年6月

多職種から見た骨・軟部腫瘍治療の現状と課題肉腫発生ハイリスク患者に対する遺伝性骨・軟部腫瘍外来の取り組み

二川摩周, 中田英二, 山本英喜, 深野智華, 加藤芙美乃, 大住理沙, 藤原智洋, 国定俊之, 平沢晃, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 98 ( 6 ) S1579 - S1579 2024年6月

Clinical Application of Unidirectional Porous Hydroxyapatite to Bone Tumor Surgery and Other Orthopedic Surgery. 国際誌

Toshiyuki Kunisada, Eiji Nakata, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiaki Hata, Kohei Sato, Haruyoshi Katayama, Ayana Kondo, Toshifumi Ozaki

Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) 9 ( 5 ) 2024年5月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Unidirectional porous hydroxyapatite (UDPHAp) was developed as a remarkable scaffold characterized by a distinct structure with unidirectional pores oriented in the horizontal direction and connected through interposes. We evaluated the radiographic changes, clinical outcomes, and complications following UDPHAp implantation for the treatment of bone tumors. Excellent bone formation within and around the implant was observed in all patients treated with intralesional resection and UDPHAp implantation for benign bone tumors. The absorption of UDPHAp and remodeling of the bone marrow space was observed in 45% of the patients at a mean of 17 months postoperatively and was significantly more common in younger patients. Preoperative cortical thinning was completely regenerated in 84% of patients at a mean of 10 months postoperatively. No complications related to the implanted UDPHAp were observed. In a pediatric patient with bone sarcoma, when the defect after fibular resection was filled with UDPHAp implants, radiography showed complete resorption of the implant and clear formation of cortex and marrow in the resected part of the fibula. The patient could walk well without crutches and participate in sports activities. UDPHAp is a useful bone graft substitute for the treatment of benign bone tumors, and the use of this material has a low complication rate. We also review and discuss the potential of UDPHAp as a bone graft substitute in the clinical setting of orthopedic surgery.

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p53-Armed Oncolytic Virotherapy Improves Radiosensitivity in Soft-Tissue Sarcoma by Suppressing BCL-xL Expression.

Tadashi Komatsubara, Hiroshi Tazawa, Joe Hasei, Toshinori Omori, Kazuhisa Sugiu, Yusuke Mochizuki, Koji Demiya, Aki Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Yasuo Urata, Shunsuke Kagawa, Toshifumi Ozaki, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Acta medica Okayama 78 ( 2 ) 151 - 161 2024年4月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

Soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) is a heterogeneous group of rare tumors originating predominantly from the embryonic mesoderm. Despite the development of combined modalities including radiotherapy, STSs are often refractory to antitumor modalities, and novel strategies that improve the prognosis of STS patients are needed. We previously demonstrated the therapeutic potential of two telomerase-specific replication-competent oncolytic adenoviruses, OBP-301 and tumor suppressor p53-armed OBP-702, in human STS cells. Here, we demonstrate in vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of OBP-702 in combination with ionizing radiation against human STS cells (HT1080, NMS-2, SYO-1). OBP-702 synergistically promoted the antitumor effect of ionizing radiation in the STS cells by suppressing the expression of B-cell lymphoma-X large (BCL-xL) and enhancing ionizing radiation-induced apoptosis. The in vivo experiments demonstrated that this combination therapy significantly suppressed STS tumors' growth. Our results suggest that OBP-702 is a promising antitumor reagent for promoting the radiosensitivity of STS tumors.

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PRRX1-TOP2A interaction is a malignancy-promoting factor in human malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours. 国際誌

Shota Takihira, Daisuke Yamada, Tatsunori Osone, Tomoka Takao, Masakiyo Sakaguchi, Michiyuki Hakozaki, Takuto Itano, Eiji Nakata, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki, Takeshi Takarada

British journal of cancer 2024年3月

記述言語：英語掲載種別：研究論文（学術雑誌）

BACKGROUND: Paired related-homeobox 1 (PRRX1) is a transcription factor in the regulation of developmental morphogenetic processes. There is growing evidence that PRRX1 is highly expressed in certain cancers and is critically involved in human survival prognosis. However, the molecular mechanism of PRRX1 in cancer malignancy remains to be elucidated. METHODS: PRRX1 expression in human Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) samples was detected immunohistochemically to evaluate survival prognosis. MPNST models with PRRX1 gene knockdown or overexpression were constructed in vitro and the phenotype of MPNST cells was evaluated. Bioinformatics analysis combined with co-immunoprecipitation, mass spectrometry, RNA-seq and structural prediction were used to identify proteins interacting with PRRX1. RESULTS: High expression of PRRX1 was associated with a poor prognosis for MPNST. PRRX1 knockdown suppressed the tumorigenic potential. PRRX1 overexpressed in MPNSTs directly interacts with topoisomerase 2 A (TOP2A) to cooperatively promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition and increase expression of tumour malignancy-related gene sets including mTORC1, KRAS and SRC signalling pathways. Etoposide, a TOP2A inhibitor used in the treatment of MPNST, may exhibit one of its anticancer effects by inhibiting the PRRX1-TOP2A interaction. CONCLUSION: Targeting the PRRX1-TOP2A interaction in malignant tumours with high PRRX1 expression might provide a novel tumour-selective therapeutic strategy.

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