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Monday, August 25, 2008

Fwd: Cell membrane proteomic analysis identifies proteins differentially expressed in osteotropic human breast cancer cells.



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Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Subject: Cell membrane proteomic analysis identifies proteins differentially expressed in osteotropic human breast cancer cells.
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[1]Neoplasia. 2008 Sep; 10(9): 1014-20
Kischel P, Guillonneau F, Dumont B, Bellahcène A, Stresing V, Clézardin P, De Pauw EA, Castronovo V

Metastatic breast cancer cells are characterized by their high propensity to colonize the skeleton and form bone metastases, causing major morbidity and mortality. Identifying key proteins involved in the osteotropic phenotype would represent a major step toward the development of both new prognostic markers and new effective therapies. Cell surface proteins differentially expressed in cancer cells are preferred potential targets for antibody-based targeted therapies. In this study, using cell surface biotinylation and a mass spectrometric approach, we have compared the profile of accessible cell surface proteins between the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and its highly osteotropic B02 subclone. This strategy allowed the identification of several proteins either up- or downregulated in the osteotropic cell line, and differential protein expressions were validated using antibody-based techniques. Class I HLAs were down-regulated in the bone metastatic variant, whereas alpha(v)beta(3) integrins, among others, were consistently up-regulated in this latter cell line. These results show that comprehensive profiling of the cell surface proteome of mother cancerous cell lines and derived organ-specific metastatic cell lines provides an effective approach for the identification of potential accessible marker proteins for both prognosis and antibody-based targeted therapies.



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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Fwd: Gender and online cancer support groups: issues facing male cancer patients.



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Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 5:21 AM
Subject: Gender and online cancer support groups: issues facing male cancer patients.
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[1]J Cancer Educ. 2008; 23(3): 167-71
Lieberman MA

BACKGROUND: Men are underrepresented in cancer support groups. They emphasize information seeking rather than emotional support and are less likely to express negative emotion critical for change. Three hypotheses were tested; men compared to women express fewer negative emotions, especially about their cancer, and men experience more fear and apprehension. METHOD: Four online professionally led groups were sampled. Assessments of emotions and fears used 3 text analysis programs. RESULTS: Women expressed more negative emotions. These differences were more pronounced when discussing their cancer. Men experienced greater anxiety/fear, which may explain their under representation. CONCLUSIONS: The dual dilemma of attracting men to support groups and directing them to emotional issues represents a challenge to health providers.



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