2014
The KRAS-Variant and miRNA Expression in RTOG Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trials 9708 and 9905
Lee LJ, Ratner E, Uduman M, Winter K, Boeke M, Greven KM, King S, Burke TW, Underhill K, Kim H, Boulware RJ, Yu H, Parkash V, Lu L, Gaffney D, Dicker AP, Weidhaas J. The KRAS-Variant and miRNA Expression in RTOG Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trials 9708 and 9905. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e94167. PMID: 24732316, PMCID: PMC3986055, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0094167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial cancer riskType 2 endometrial cancerEndometrial cancerKRAS-variantCancer riskLymphovascular invasionSurvival outcomesTumor biologyType 1 endometrial cancerEndometrial cancer trialsOverall survival rateMiRNA expressionAge-matched controlsCase-control analysisFunctional germline variantsClinical characteristicsPatient ageTumor characteristicsCancer trialsTumor specimensSurvival rateType 1Germline variantsMiRNA expression levelsCancer
2013
Elucidating the Landscape of Aberrant DNA Methylation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Song M, Tiirikainen M, Kwee S, Okimoto G, Yu H, Wong L. Elucidating the Landscape of Aberrant DNA Methylation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e55761. PMID: 23437062, PMCID: PMC3577824, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferentially Methylated RegionsPromoter CpG islandsCpG islandsDNA methylationDifferential methylationMethylation changesGenome-wide methylation profilingDM locusGenome-wide levelDifferential methylation patternsAberrant DNA methylationPotential biological functionsSignificant differential methylationGene bodiesIllumina HumanMethylation450 BeadChipGenomic regionsIntergenic regionMethylated regionsMethylation patternsCellular developmentEpigenetic changesGene promoterGene listsMethylation profilingBiological functions
2012
PDCD6 is an independent predictor of progression free survival in epithelial ovarian cancer
Su D, Xu H, Feng J, Gao Y, Gu L, Ying L, Katsaros D, Yu H, Xu S, Qi M. PDCD6 is an independent predictor of progression free survival in epithelial ovarian cancer. Journal Of Translational Medicine 2012, 10: 31. PMID: 22369209, PMCID: PMC3305474, DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-10-31.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overApoptosisApoptosis Regulatory ProteinsBlotting, WesternCalcium-Binding ProteinsCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialCell CycleCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGene Knockdown TechniquesGene SilencingGenetic VectorsHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLentivirusMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsRNA, MessengerRNA, Small InterferingStatistics, NonparametricTransfectionConceptsEpithelial ovarian cancerProgression-free survivalOvarian cancer progressionOvarian cancer cellsOvarian cancerFree survivalOverall survivalIndependent predictorsKaplan-Meier survival analysisEpithelial ovarian cancer tissuesMetastatic ovarian cancer cellsCancer progressionPDCD6 expressionResidual tumor sizeClinical pathological factorsEpithelial ovarian cancer correlatesCancer cellsOvarian cancer correlatesOvarian cancer tissuesHistologic typeClinical progressionTumor sizeDisease stageTumor gradeCancer correlates
2010
Association of genetic polymorphisms in DNA repair pathway genes with non-small cell lung cancer risk
Qian B, Zhang H, Zhang L, Zhou X, Yu H, Chen K. Association of genetic polymorphisms in DNA repair pathway genes with non-small cell lung cancer risk. Lung Cancer 2010, 73: 138-146. PMID: 21195504, DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2010.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDNA RepairDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, GeneticRisk FactorsSmokingXeroderma Pigmentosum Group A ProteinXeroderma Pigmentosum Group D ProteinYoung AdultConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerLung cancer riskSquamous cell carcinomaLung cancerCancer riskCell carcinomaSingle nucleotide polymorphismsHigh riskGenetic polymorphismsNon-small cell lung cancer riskRisk of NSCLCCell lung cancer riskHigher lung cancer riskCell lung cancerVariant AA genotypeDominant risk factorNumerous epidemiological studiesLogistic regression modelsDNA repair pathway genesYoung smokersNSCLC casesSubgroup analysisRisk factorsHealthy controlsStratified analysisABO Blood Group, Helicobacter pylori Seropositivity, and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case–Control Study
Risch HA, Yu H, Lu L, Kidd MS. ABO Blood Group, Helicobacter pylori Seropositivity, and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case–Control Study. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2010, 102: 502-505. PMID: 20181960, PMCID: PMC2902822, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djq007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsABO Blood-Group SystemAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, BacterialAntigens, BacterialBacterial ProteinsCase-Control StudiesConfounding Factors, EpidemiologicConnecticutEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleHelicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPancreatic NeoplasmsConceptsNon-O blood typeH pylori seropositivityCase-control studyPancreatic cancerPylori seropositivityABO blood groupEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayBlood typeBlood groupPopulation-based case-control studyNon-O blood groupControl subjects frequencyH pylori colonizationVirulence protein CagAHelicobacter pylori seropositivityPancreatic cancer riskO blood typeRandom digit dialingCagA seropositivityCase patientsH pyloriControl subjectsRisk factorsPylori colonizationCancer risk
2009
Stathmin and tubulin expression and survival of ovarian cancer patients receiving platinum treatment with and without paclitaxel
Su D, Smith SM, Preti M, Schwartz P, Rutherford TJ, Menato G, Danese S, Ma S, Yu H, Katsaros D. Stathmin and tubulin expression and survival of ovarian cancer patients receiving platinum treatment with and without paclitaxel. Cancer 2009, 115: 2453-2463. PMID: 19322891, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh stathmin expressionBetaIII-tubulinOvarian cancerTreatment responseOverall survivalStathmin expressionDisease progressionPaclitaxel treatmentResidual tumor sizePlatinum-based chemotherapyEpithelial ovarian cancerOvarian cancer patientsFresh tumor samplesMessenger RNA expressionBetaIII-tubulin expressionCytoreductive surgeryPatient agePolymerase chain reaction analysisPatient survivalTumor sizeDisease stagePlatinum chemotherapyPoor prognosisUnfavorable prognosisCancer patients
2008
High miR-21 expression in breast cancer associated with poor disease-free survival in early stage disease and high TGF-β1
Qian B, Katsaros D, Lu L, Preti M, Durando A, Arisio R, Mu L, Yu H. High miR-21 expression in breast cancer associated with poor disease-free survival in early stage disease and high TGF-β1. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2008, 117: 131-140. PMID: 18932017, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-008-0219-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-21 expressionPoor disease-free survivalHigh miR-21 expressionDisease-free survivalHormone receptor statusHigh miR-21Breast cancerMiR-21Tumor samplesReceptor statusTumor gradeTGF-β1Elevated miR-21 expressionNegative hormone receptor statusProportional hazards regression analysisHigher TGF-β1Lymph node involvementEarly-stage diseaseEarly-stage patientsPrimary breast cancerHazards regression analysisHigh tumor gradeFresh tumor samplesTumor cell growthNode involvement
2007
ERCC1 Genotype and Phenotype in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Identify Patients Likely to Benefit From Paclitaxel Treatment in Addition to Platinum-Based Therapy
Smith S, Su D, de la Longrais I, Schwartz P, Puopolo M, Rutherford TJ, Mor G, Yu H, Katsaros D. ERCC1 Genotype and Phenotype in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Identify Patients Likely to Benefit From Paclitaxel Treatment in Addition to Platinum-Based Therapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 5172-5179. PMID: 18024864, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.11.8547.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExcision repair cross-complementation group 1High ERCC1 expressionOvarian cancer patientsERCC1 expressionC genotypeDisease progressionGreater riskCancer patientsTreatment responseCodon 118Postoperative platinum-based chemotherapyEpithelial ovarian cancer patientsLow ERCC1 expressionSurvival of patientsPlatinum-based chemotherapyEpithelial ovarian cancerERCC1 mRNA expressionCombination of platinumERCC1 genotypePlatinum chemotherapyPoor prognosisOvarian cancerPaclitaxel treatmentGroup 1T genotypeHypermethylation of let-7a-3 in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Is Associated with Low Insulin-like Growth Factor-II Expression and Favorable Prognosis
Lu L, Katsaros D, de la Longrais IA, Sochirca O, Yu H. Hypermethylation of let-7a-3 in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Is Associated with Low Insulin-like Growth Factor-II Expression and Favorable Prognosis. Cancer Research 2007, 67: 10117-10122. PMID: 17974952, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-07-2544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin-like growth factor IIPossible epigenetic regulationLet-7 regulationEpithelial ovarian cancerLet-7aRole of miRNAsActivity of mRNAPromoter CpG island methylationCpG island methylationTumor suppressor geneIGF-II expressionMiRNA genesSmall RNAsEpigenetic regulationOvarian cancerDNA methylationCpG islandsMethylation-specific PCRReal-time reverse transcription PCRReverse transcription-PCRReal-time methylation-specific PCRSuppressor geneIsland methylationMethylationMiRNA expressionIGF-I in epithelial ovarian cancer and its role in disease progression
Brokaw J, Katsaros D, Wiley A, Lu L, Su D, Sochirca O, de la Longrais IA, Mayne S, Risch H, Yu H. IGF-I in epithelial ovarian cancer and its role in disease progression. Growth Factors 2007, 25: 346-354. PMID: 18236213, DOI: 10.1080/08977190701838402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIGF-I transcriptsDisease progressionOvarian cancerTumor progressionEpithelial ovarian cancer patientsIGF-I mRNA expressionInsulin-like growth factorParacrine/autocrine regulationIGF-I activityEpithelial ovarian cancerIGF-I actionOvarian cancer patientsFresh tumor samplesIGF-I expressionIGF-I mRNAOvarian cancer progressionEnzyme-linked immunosorbentParacrine/autocrineTotal IGFFree IGFClinicopathologic featuresCA polymorphismCancer patientsReal-time PCRElevated risk
2005
Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms and ovarian cancer treatment and survival
Beeghly A, Katsaros D, Chen H, Fracchioli S, Zhang Y, Massobrio M, Risch H, Jones B, Yu H. Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms and ovarian cancer treatment and survival. Gynecologic Oncology 2005, 100: 330-337. PMID: 16199080, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.08.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer treatmentDisease progressionGSTP1 genotypesGST polymorphismsPrimary epithelial ovarian cancerCox proportional hazards regressionFunctional polymorphismsGSTP1 Ile/IleCancer treatmentGSTP1 Ile/ValGlutathione S-transferase polymorphismsGSTM1 null patientsPost-operative chemotherapySubgroup of patientsProportional hazards regressionEpithelial ovarian cancerOvarian cancer survivalEffect of chemotherapyOvarian cancer prognosisOvarian cancer progressionVal/ValIle/IleIle/ValOverall survivalTumor characteristicsTipping the Scales: The Effect of Literacy on Obese Patients’ Knowledge and Readiness to Lose Weight
Kennen E, Davis T, Huang J, Yu H, Carden D, Bass R, Arnold C. Tipping the Scales: The Effect of Literacy on Obese Patients’ Knowledge and Readiness to Lose Weight. Southern Medical Journal 2005, 98: 15-18. PMID: 15678634, DOI: 10.1097/01.smj.0000146617.21240.49.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese patientsOverweight/obese patientsWeight lossHalf of patientsThird of patientsPrimary care clinicsAdverse health consequencesMean respondent ageLiteracy levelsCare clinicsPatient interviewsAdult outpatientsPatient educationPatientsHealth consequencesPublic hospitalsConvenience sampleLow literacyLow literacy skillsSignificant relationRespondent ageOverweightObesityOutpatientsLevels
2004
Methylation of tumor suppressor gene p16 and prognosis of epithelial ovarian cancer
Katsaros D, Cho W, Singal R, Fracchioli S, de la Longrais I, Arisio R, Massobrio M, Smith M, Zheng W, Glass J, Yu H. Methylation of tumor suppressor gene p16 and prognosis of epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2004, 94: 685-692. PMID: 15350359, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.06.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpithelial ovarian cancerOvarian cancer prognosisOvarian cancerP16 methylationMethylation-specific PCRCancer prognosisPrimary epithelial ovarian cancerResidual tumor sizePromoter methylationRegression survival analysisOvarian cancer progressionFresh frozen tumor tissueP16 promoter methylationFrozen tumor tissueAdvanced diseaseNegative patientsOverall survivalPatient agePositive patientsPathological variablesTumor sizeDisease stageHistological gradeAggressive tumorsDisease progressionTLK1B is elevated with eIF4E overexpression in breast cancer
Norton K, McClusky D, Sen S, Yu H, Meschonat C, Debenedetti A, Li B. TLK1B is elevated with eIF4E overexpression in breast cancer. Journal Of Surgical Research 2004, 116: 98-103. PMID: 14732354, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2003.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Diseases among Outpatients in a Public Hospital
Huang J, Marin E, Yu H, Carden D, Arnold C, Davis T, Banks D. Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Diseases among Outpatients in a Public Hospital. Southern Medical Journal 2003, 96: 558-562. PMID: 12938782, DOI: 10.1097/01.smj.0000054725.35262.d4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexPrevalence of obesityPublic hospitalsLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center-ShreveportHigher body mass indexObesity-associated conditionsPercent of patientsTertiary health centerPrimary care patientsPublic hospital patientsPrevalence of overweightChronic medical conditionsObesity-related diseasesCross-sectional surveyStructure of careObese patientsCare patientsMass indexHospital patientsHealth centersMedical conditionsIndigent populationAssociated diseaseObesity ratesPatients
2001
IGFBP-3 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma and its association with clinico-pathological features and patient survival
Katsaros D, Yu H, Levesque M, Danese S, Genta F, Richiardi G, Fracchioli S, Khosravi M, Diamandi A, Gordini G, Diamandis E, Massobrio M. IGFBP-3 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma and its association with clinico-pathological features and patient survival. European Journal Of Cancer 2001, 37: 478-485. PMID: 11267857, DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(00)00423-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorDisease-Free SurvivalEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3Middle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsNeoplasm StagingNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPrognosisRisk FactorsConceptsIGFBP-3 levelsInsulin-like growth factorLower IGFBP-3 levelsEpithelial ovarian carcinomaIGFBP-3Overall survivalPatient survivalOvarian carcinomaGrowth factorUnfavourable prognostic featuresIGFBP-3 concentrationsClinico-pathological featuresEpithelial ovarian cancerPatients' overall survivalResponse of patientsOvarian cancer progressionAnti-apoptotic actionClinicopathological featuresPathological variablesPrognostic featuresResidual tumorDisease progressionOvarian cancerDisease prognosisAverage age
2000
Comparison of the percent free prostate-specific antigen levels in the serum of healthy men and in men with recurrent prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
Scorilas A, Yu H, Soosaipillai A, Gregorakis A, Diamandis E. Comparison of the percent free prostate-specific antigen levels in the serum of healthy men and in men with recurrent prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. Clinica Chimica Acta 2000, 292: 127-138. PMID: 10686282, DOI: 10.1016/s0009-8981(99)00211-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercent free PSAProstate cancer patientsFree PSAProstate cancerCancer patientsRadical prostatectomyPercent free prostate-specific antigen levelsCancer aggressivenessFree prostate specific antigen levelsProstate-specific antigen levelProstate cancer screening programsAge-matched menCancer screening programsRecurrent prostate cancerBenign prostatic hyperplasiaProstate cancer aggressivenessAntigen levelsTotal PSAGleason scoreHealthy menProstatic hyperplasiaProstatic diseaseScreening programPatientsPathological indicatorsp53 gene mutation, tumor p53 protein overexpression, and serum p53 autoantibody generation in patients with breast cancer
Angelopoulou K, Yu H, Bharaj B, Giai M, Diamandis E. p53 gene mutation, tumor p53 protein overexpression, and serum p53 autoantibody generation in patients with breast cancer. Clinical Biochemistry 2000, 33: 53-62. PMID: 10693987, DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9120(99)00084-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibody-positive patientsP53 gene mutationsP53 protein accumulationAntibody-negative patientsP53 antibodiesSeronegative patientsGene mutationsP53 accumulationBreast cancerProportion of patientsPrimary breast cancerFormer patient groupP53 protein overexpressionPatient groupAutoantibody generationProtein accumulationImmune responseSuch antibodiesDirect DNA sequencingCorresponding tumorsPatientsImmunofluorometric assayGene abnormalitiesCancerP53 geneShorter CAG repeat length in the androgen receptor gene is associated with more aggressive forms of breast cancer
Yu H, Bharaj B, Vassilikos E, Giai M, Diamandis E. Shorter CAG repeat length in the androgen receptor gene is associated with more aggressive forms of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2000, 59: 153-161. PMID: 10817350, DOI: 10.1023/a:1006356502820.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerAndrogen receptorAggressive formCAG repeatsPositive lymph nodesPrimary breast cancerRisk of deathAR transcriptional activityImpact of androgensPatients' overall survivalAction of androgensBreast cancer tissuesBreast cancer progressionAndrogen receptor geneLength of CAGLong CAG repeatsOverall survivalLymph nodesPathological variablesPatient survivalHistological gradeHomozygous womenProstate cancerMean CAGDisease features
1998
Prognostic value of prostate-specific antigen for women with breast cancer: a large United States cohort study.
Yu H, Levesque M, Clark G, Diamandis E. Prognostic value of prostate-specific antigen for women with breast cancer: a large United States cohort study. Clinical Cancer Research 1998, 4: 1489-97. PMID: 9626467.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnalysis of VarianceBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCohort StudiesCytosolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedPloidiesPrognosisProstate-Specific AntigenReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneS PhaseSurvival AnalysisTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsProstate-specific antigenPrimary breast cancerBreast cancerCohort studyPrognostic valueRelative riskBreast tumorsSteroid hormone receptor levelsLow S-phase fractionMeasurement of PSAPSA-negative patientsPSA-positive patientsPrognosis of patientsYounger patient ageHormone receptor levelsLarge cohort studyUnited States cohort studyValuable tumor markerS-phase fractionUnited States patientsBreast tumor extractsMedian followPSA presenceNodal statusPatient age