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Cancer therapy–related salivary dysfunction

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Salivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Consequently, changes in salivary function can profoundly impair quality of life for cancer patients. Current and emerging approaches to treat cancer therapy–induced dry mouth are presented using radiation-induced salivary dysfunction as a model.

Cancer 96
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Somatic estrogen receptor ? mutations that induce dimerization promote receptor activity and breast cancer proliferation

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Physiologic activation of estrogen receptor α (ERα) is mediated by estradiol (E2) binding in the ligand-binding pocket of the receptor, repositioning helix 12 (H12) to facilitate binding of coactivator proteins in the unoccupied coactivator binding groove.

Cancer 91
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Physiology Friday #237: An Evolutionary Perspective on Why Exercise Promotes Longevity

Physiologically Speaking

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. What physiological mechanisms make moderate to high levels of activity so favorable, especially in our modern environment? This week, I’m sharing one of my favorite articles I’ve ever written.

Exercise 114
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Survival of men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and adrenal-permissive HSD3B1 inheritance

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

BACKGROUND Metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) is androgen dependent, and its treatment includes androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with gonadal testosterone suppression.

Cancer 75
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Physiology Friday #234: Is It Time to Retire the Idea of the "Healthy Sedentary" Person?

Physiologically Speaking

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, depression. Thanks to the premium sponsor of this newsletter: FSTFUEL electrolyte supplement. It’s a zero-sugar electrolyte drink that tastes awesome.

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Antithrombotic strategy in cancer patients comorbid with acute coronary syndrome and atrial fibrillation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

It has been shown that patients with cancer have a longer expected life duration, benefiting from advanced medical therapy. A growing number of studies have elucidated the association between cancer and CVD. Moreover, different types of cancer have distinct risks, which may increase the complexity of antithrombotic therapy.

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Engineered hydrogel reveals contribution of matrix mechanics to esophageal adenocarcinoma and identifies matrix-activated therapeutic targets

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Additional work is needed to develop physiologically relevant in vitro 3D culture models that better recapitulate the human tumor microenvironment and can be used to dissect the contributions of matrix stiffness to EAC pathogenesis. However, the underlying protumorigenic pathways are yet to be defined.