2011
The use of caspase inhibitors in pulsed-field gel electrophoresis may improve the estimation of radiation-induced DNA repair and apoptosis
Balart J, Pueyo G, de Llobet L, Baro M, Sole X, Marin S, Casanovas O, Mesia R, Capella G. The use of caspase inhibitors in pulsed-field gel electrophoresis may improve the estimation of radiation-induced DNA repair and apoptosis. Radiation Oncology 2011, 6: 6. PMID: 21235815, PMCID: PMC3025872, DOI: 10.1186/1748-717x-6-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiation-induced DNA repairDNA repairCaspase inhibitorsDNA double-strand break repairChemical caspase inhibitorsSpontaneous DNA breakageDNA fragmentationDouble-strand break repairInterference of apoptosisSpecific caspase inhibitorsPulsed-field gel electrophoresisSpontaneous DNA fragmentationGel electrophoresisCell fateBreak repairDNA fragmentsApoptosis inhibitorH2AX activationAgarose plugsDNA breakageApoptosis inhibitionFunctional assaysCaspase-3ApoptosisCell cultures
2010
Cetuximab May Inhibit Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis Induced by Ionizing Radiation: A Preclinical Rationale for Maintenance Treatment After Radiotherapy
Pueyo G, Mesia R, Figueras A, Lozano A, Baro M, Vazquez S, Capella G, Balart J. Cetuximab May Inhibit Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis Induced by Ionizing Radiation: A Preclinical Rationale for Maintenance Treatment After Radiotherapy. The Oncologist 2010, 15: 976-986. PMID: 20798193, PMCID: PMC3228040, DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorKi-67 indexMicrovessel densityAggressive phenotypeTumor growthHigh Ki-67 indexCetuximab maintenance therapyMicroscopic residual diseaseBenefits of radiotherapyVascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretionUntreated cellsGrowth factor secretionMechanism of actionCetuximab maintenanceGrowth factor receptorMaintenance therapyAdjuvant therapyPreclinical rationaleMaintenance treatmentResidual diseaseCarcinoma cell linesClinical evaluationExtracellular signal-related kinaseIrradiated cellsCetuximab