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028), histopathological grading (P=0.012), lymph node metastasis (P less then 0.001), and TNM stage (P less then 0.001). High expression of SETDB1 indicated worse overall survival (P=0.015) and shorter relapse-free survival (P=0.027). The bioinformatic analysis of GSE108656 suggested that the SETDB1-related DEGs was mainly enriched in antigen processing and presentation, as well as immune networks in BC. The cytoHubba analysis suggested the top 10 hub genes were IL6, BMP4, CD74, PECAM1, HLA-DPA1, HLA-DRA, LAMC1, CTSB, SERPINA1, and CTSD. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that SETDB1 is an oncogene and can serve as a prognostic biomarker for BC. However, the mechanisms of SETDB1 in BC remain to be explored.BACKGROUND Hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) are both the risk factors for cancer. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressive Antibiotics chemical This study aimed to explore the prognostic value of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and hypertension in type 2 DM (T2DM) patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had received chemotherapy treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 181 advanced NSCLC patients with T2DM between 2010 and 2019 included in this study. Their laboratory and clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. The predictive value of FBG and hypertension was evaluated. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to evaluate progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS The median PFS was 168.0 days (95% CI 137.9-198.7 days) in patients with FBG ≥7 mmol/L compared to 154.0 days (95% CI 126.7-181.3 days) for patients with FBG 0.05) except diarrhea (P=0.020). CONCLUSIONS Complication of hypertension might confer a poor survival for advanced NSCLC patients with T2DM. Further prospective research is needed to confirm these findings.We provide our recommendations (not evidence based) for managing multiple myeloma patients during the pandemic of COVID-19. We do not recommend therapy for smoldering myeloma patients (standard or high risk). Screening for COVID-19 should be done in all patients before therapy. For standard-risk patients, we recommend the following ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (IRd) (preferred), cyclophosphamide lenalidomide and dexamethasone (CRd), daratumumab lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd), lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (RVd), or cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (CyBorD). For high-risk patients we recommend carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) (preferred) or RVd. Decreasing the dose of dexamethasone to 20 mg and giving bortezomib subcutaneously once a week is recommended. We recommend delaying autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT), unless the patient has high-risk disease that is not responding well, or if the patient has plasma cell leukemia (PCL). Testing for COVID-19 should be done before ASCT. If a patient achieves a very good partial response or better, doses and frequency of drug administration can be modified. After 10-12 cycles, lenalidomide maintenance is recommended for standard-risk patients and bortezomib or ixazomib are recommended for high-risk patients. Daratumumab-based regimens are recommended for relapsed patients. Routine ASCT is not recommended for relapse during the epidemic unless the patient has an aggressive relapse or secondary PCL. Patients on current maintenance should continue their therapy. © 2020 S. Karger AG, Basel.PURPOSE GATA4 has emerged as a novel regulator that plays a critical role in mediating senescence. However, the role of GATA4 in age-related cataract (ARC), the leading cause of visual impairment, requires further elucidation. METHODS Expression level of GATA4 was measured by qRT-PCR and Capillary Western Immunoassay (WES). MTT assay, EdU assay, Rhodamine 123/ Hoechst and Calcein-AM/ propidium iodide double staining were used to investigate the role of GATA4 in the viability, proliferation and apoptosis in cultured human lens epithelial cells (HLECs). RESULTS HLECs were subjected to three models, including prolonged exposure to low dose of H2O2, UVB radiation and mild heating, to simulate senescence and apoptosis. GATA4 expression was significantly increased in these models in a time- and dose- dependent manner. Overexpression of GATA4 reduced cell viability, accelerated apoptosis development and reduced the proliferation of HLECs. Furthermore, the expression of GATA4 from ARC was up-regulated at both mRNA and protein levels compared with the clear lenses. CONCLUSIONS GATA4 is up regulated in all three models of HLECs in vitro and the cells from ARC lenses in vivo. Up-regulation of GATA4 mediates HLECs dysfunction. GATA4-mediated effects in HLECs would provide a novel insight into the pathogenesis of ARC. © 2020 S. Karger AG, Basel.People who travel to countries where they are at risk of contracting specific infections often need specific vaccines. To make correct recommendations in this respect several points have to be considered. The state of health of the traveler should be known as well as his or her destination and travel style. Very important, however, is the age of the traveler. As advancing age leads to changes in the immune system, in older individuals many infections are more severe. On the other hand, most vaccines are less immunogenic in the elderly. In this chapter, we will discuss which vaccines are necessary for older travelers visiting (mainly) tropical and subtropical countries, how these vaccines have to be used, and if perhaps their use has to be altered in older individuals. First, standard vaccinations will be addressed. When the immunization state of the individual is incomplete because certain vaccinations are expired or missing, it has to be updated. Vaccinations against tetanus, diphtheria, influenza, pneumococcal diseases, measles, and poliomyelitis have to be considered in this respect, because the risk of getting infected with these diseases in tropical and subtropical regions or in regions with poor hygienic conditions is often higher or at least the same as in industrialized countries. The second and main part of this chapter contains the typical travel vaccines. We will deal with vaccinations against cholera, hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis, invasive meningococcal diseases, rabies, typhoid fever, and yellow fever. Clinical courses and epidemiology of the different infections are presented. The respective vaccines are discussed in detail, especially their efficiency in older individuals as far as data are available in this respect. Finally, recommendations for their use in older travelers will be given. © 2020 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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