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EPEN-07. SINGLE-CELL RNA SEQUENCING IDENTIFIES A UNIQUE MYELOID SUBPOPULATION ASSOCIATED WITH MESENCHYMAL TUMOR SUBPOPULATION IN POOR OUTCOME PEDIATRIC EPENDYMOMA (2021)
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We have previously shown immune gene phenotype variations between posterior fossa ependymoma subgroups. PFA1 tumors chronically secrete IL-6, which induces secretion of myeloid cell IL-8 and pushes the infiltrating myeloid cells to an immune suppress... Read More about EPEN-07. SINGLE-CELL RNA SEQUENCING IDENTIFIES A UNIQUE MYELOID SUBPOPULATION ASSOCIATED WITH MESENCHYMAL TUMOR SUBPOPULATION IN POOR OUTCOME PEDIATRIC EPENDYMOMA.

EPEN-08. THE TREM1 POSITIVE HYPOXIC MYELOID SUBPOPULATION IN POSTERIOR FOSSA EPENDYMOMA (2021)
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We have previously shown the importance of immune factors in posterior fossa ependymoma (PF EPN). Recently, we found eight transcriptionally unique subpopulations of myeloid cells infiltrating PF EPN with one population particularly enriched in PFA1... Read More about EPEN-08. THE TREM1 POSITIVE HYPOXIC MYELOID SUBPOPULATION IN POSTERIOR FOSSA EPENDYMOMA.

The role of ALDH1A1 in contributing to breast tumour aggressiveness: A study conducted in an African population (2021)
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 member A1 (ALDH1A1) is one of the most well studied breast cancer stem cells. Its expression has been associated with poor clinicopathological features and clinical outcomes in several studies. This paper studies the expressi... Read More about The role of ALDH1A1 in contributing to breast tumour aggressiveness: A study conducted in an African population.

Epen-23. A computational analysis of the tumour immune microenvironment in paediatric ependymoma (2020)
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Ependymoma is the third commonest childhood brain tumour. Relapse is frequent, often fatal and current therapeutic strategies are inadequate. Previous ependymoma research describes an immunosuppressive environment with T-cell exhaustion, indicating a... Read More about Epen-23. A computational analysis of the tumour immune microenvironment in paediatric ependymoma.

Epen-22. Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies upregulation of IKZF1 in PFA2 myeloid subpopulation driving an anti-tumor phenotype (2020)
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We have previously shown immune gene phenotype variations between posterior fossa ependymoma subgroups. PFA1 tumors chronically secrete IL-6, which pushes the infiltrating myeloid cells to an immune suppressive function. In contrast, PFA2 tumors have... Read More about Epen-22. Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies upregulation of IKZF1 in PFA2 myeloid subpopulation driving an anti-tumor phenotype.

Breast cancer stem cells: A fallow research ground in Africa (2020)
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Impaired circulating myeloid CD1c+ dendritic cell function in human glioblastoma is restored by p38 inhibition - implications for the next generation of DC vaccines (2019)
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Current treatments for glioblastoma (GBM) have limited efficacy and significant morbidity and therefore new strategies are urgently needed. Dendritic cells have the power to create anti-tumour immune responses. The greater potency of circulating den... Read More about Impaired circulating myeloid CD1c+ dendritic cell function in human glioblastoma is restored by p38 inhibition - implications for the next generation of DC vaccines.

Connexin 43 is an independent predictor of patient outcome in breast cancer patients (2018)
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Purpose Gap junctions are specialized membrane structures that form channels between adjacent cells allowing cell communication. Gap junctions and specifically Connexin 43 (Cx43) are down-regulated in cancer; however, there are contrasting reports... Read More about Connexin 43 is an independent predictor of patient outcome in breast cancer patients.

Macrophage-derived interleukin-1beta promotes human breast cancer cell migration and lymphatic adhesion in vitro (2017)
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Lymphovascular invasion (LVI), encompassing blood and lymphatic vessel invasion, is an important event in tumourigenesis. Macrophages within the tumour microenvironment are linked to the presence of LVI and angiogenesis. This study investigates the r... Read More about Macrophage-derived interleukin-1beta promotes human breast cancer cell migration and lymphatic adhesion in vitro.

Immuno-silent polymer capsules encapsulating nanoparticles for bioimaging applications (2017)
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PEGylated polymer capsules encapsulating LaVO4:Tb3+, GdVO4:Tb3+, Gd2O3:Tb3+, GdF3:Tb3+, YVO4:Tb3+ and iron oxide nanoparticles are promising new fluorescence, magnetic and magnetofluorescence imaging agents. Recently, we have reported the in vitro an... Read More about Immuno-silent polymer capsules encapsulating nanoparticles for bioimaging applications.

Mertk on tumor macrophages is a therapeutic target to prevent tumor recurrence following radiation therapy (2016)
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Radiation therapy provides a means to kill large numbers of cancer cells in a controlled location resulting in the release of tumor-specific antigens and endogenous adjuvants. However, by activating pathways involved in apoptotic cell recognition and... Read More about Mertk on tumor macrophages is a therapeutic target to prevent tumor recurrence following radiation therapy.

Stromal fibroblasts support dendritic cells to maintain IL-23/Th17 responses after exposure to ionizing radiation (2016)
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Dendritic cell function is modulated by stromal cells, including fibroblasts. Although poorly understood, the signals delivered through this crosstalk substantially alter dendritic cell biology. This is well illustrated with release of TNF-0/IL-113 f... Read More about Stromal fibroblasts support dendritic cells to maintain IL-23/Th17 responses after exposure to ionizing radiation.

Impact of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibition on immunostimulatory properties of human 6-sulfo LacNAc dendritic cells (2015)
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p38 Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays a crucial role in the induction and regulation of innate and adaptive immunity. Furthermore, p38 MAPK can promote tumor invasion, metastasis, and angiogenesis. Based on these properties, p38 MAPK inhi... Read More about Impact of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibition on immunostimulatory properties of human 6-sulfo LacNAc dendritic cells.