  Tomography of the cell nucleus using confocal microscopy and medium voltage electron microscopy.; ; Thiry, Marc  et alin Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology (2009), 69(2), 127-43 Changes in nuclear structures are widely used by pathologists as diagnostic and prognostic indicators in cancer cells. Recent studies have demonstrated that the cell nucleus is probably the most complex ... [more ▼] Changes in nuclear structures are widely used by pathologists as diagnostic and prognostic indicators in cancer cells. Recent studies have demonstrated that the cell nucleus is probably the most complex organelle in the cell. It contains the genome and is the site of all related activities such as DNA repair, DNA duplication, RNA synthesis, RNA processing and RNA transport. These activities take place within dynamic three-dimensional compartments. The detailed study of these compartments requires an approach termed "cell tomography" based on 3D imaging using confocal microscopy and electron tomography. In this paper, we will first summarize the most recent findings concerning the organization of the cell nucleus. We will then describe markers used to identify molecules specific for various nuclear compartments and their use in tomography of the cell nucleus by confocal microscopy and electron tomography. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 26 (1 ULg)Molecular classification of T-cell lymphomas.De Leval, Laurence ; Bisig, Bettina ; Thielen, Caroline et alin Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology (2009) T-cell neoplasms encompass a heterogeneous group of relatively rare disease entities. This review, focused on lymphoblastic tumors (T-ALL/LBL) and nodal-based peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL ... [more ▼] T-cell neoplasms encompass a heterogeneous group of relatively rare disease entities. This review, focused on lymphoblastic tumors (T-ALL/LBL) and nodal-based peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL), summarizes recent advances in the molecular characterization of these diseases. In T-ALL/LBL, molecular subgroups delineated by gene expression profiling correlate with leukemic arrest at specific stages of normal thymocyte development and different oncogenic pathways, and seem to be of interest for prognosis prediction. Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), one of the most common PTCL entities, comprises neoplastic cells with a molecular signature similar to normal follicular helper T cells, and this cellular derivation might account for several of the peculiar aspects of this disease. Except in ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, defined by ALK gene fusions, chromosomal translocations are otherwise rare in PTCLs, but some recurrent rearrangements might be associated with distinct lymphoma subtypes. In PTCL, not otherwise specified (PTCL, NOS), novel molecular biomarkers of potential therapeutic interest have been recently identified. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 50 (7 ULg)Tumor invasion and matrix metalloproteinases; ; Gilles, Christine et alin Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology (2004), 49(3), 179-86 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes which play a major role in tumour invasion. They are mainly produced by host stromal cells in most carcinomas and their expression implies a close ... [more ▼] Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes which play a major role in tumour invasion. They are mainly produced by host stromal cells in most carcinomas and their expression implies a close co-operation between tumour and stromal cells. Increasing data also demonstrate that, in association with a process of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, many MMPs can be expressed by tumour cell themselves. Their most well-known role is the degradation of extra-cellular matrix macromolecules which in turn may regulate tumour invasion in some conditions. This ECM degradation generates some matrikins which are also implicated in tumour invasion and angiogenesis. Moreover, MMPs are also implicated in the degradation of cell adhesion molecules and release and activation of growth factors. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 1 (0 ULg)Staging of primary cervical cancers: the role of nuclear medicine; Kridelka, Frédéric ; Thille, Alain et alin Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology (2003), 46(3), 275-284 In nuclear medicine, [F-18]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ((18)FDG PET) and lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymphadenectomy (LM/SL) may significantly improve the staging of primary ... [more ▼] In nuclear medicine, [F-18]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ((18)FDG PET) and lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymphadenectomy (LM/SL) may significantly improve the staging of primary cervical cancers. Indeed, the disease progresses in a 'level by level' fashion to regional nodes through the lymphatic channels, and also to extra-nodal sites via the hematogenous stream. Additionally, the sub-optimal efficacy of routine radiological protocols, while new combined therapies are proving to be more efficient, stresses the need for alternative staging procedures. Current data suggest that LM/SL accurately reflects the regional lymph node status in early stage cervical cancers, and thus could avoid unnecessary complete lymphadenectomies. Also, whole body (18)FDG PET may provide valuable insights on extra-pelvic and distant tumor spreading, with a significant impact on treatment choices. If these promising results are confirmed on large controlled trials, LM/SL and (18)FDG PET imaging could be incorporated in the routine staging work-up of primary cervical cancers. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 16 (2 ULg) |
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