CD36 expression is associated with cancer aggressiveness and energy source in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
…, T Yokobori, H Saito, K Kuriyama, Y Kumakura… - Annals of surgical …, 2021 - Springer
Background Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is an important cause of cancer-related
death worldwide. CD36, a long-chain fatty acid (FA) receptor, can initiate metastasis …
death worldwide. CD36, a long-chain fatty acid (FA) receptor, can initiate metastasis …
Association of preoperative nutritional status with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing salvage esophagectomy
…, T Miyazaki, T Yoshida, Y Kumakura… - Anticancer …, 2018 - ar.iiarjournals.org
Background: To investigate whether malnutrition is associated with poor prognosis of
patients who undergo salvage esophagectomy. We examined the association between the …
patients who undergo salvage esophagectomy. We examined the association between the …
[HTML][HTML] Elucidation of the anatomical mechanism of nodal skip metastasis in superficial thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Y Kumakura, T Yokobori, T Yoshida, K Hara… - Annals of Surgical …, 2018 - Springer
Background Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is a standard mechanism of cancer progression
in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). We aimed to clarify the anatomical …
in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). We aimed to clarify the anatomical …
Nuclear PROX1 is associated with hypoxia-inducible factor 1α expression and cancer progression in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
…, D Ozawa, S Rokudai, T Bai, Y Kumakura… - Annals of surgical …, 2015 - Springer
Background Transcription factor prospero homeobox 1 (PROX1) has been identified as a
master regulator of lymphangiogenesis associated with metastasis. Although PROX1 …
master regulator of lymphangiogenesis associated with metastasis. Although PROX1 …
[HTML][HTML] High expression of carcinoembryonic antigen and telomerase reverse transcriptase in circulating tumor cells is associated with poor clinical response to the …
…, P Bao, T Yoshida, Y Kumakura… - Oncology …, 2018 - spandidos-publications.com
The present study aimed to enrich circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from blood samples using
a new size‑sorting CTC chip. The present study also set out to identify a blood sensitivity …
a new size‑sorting CTC chip. The present study also set out to identify a blood sensitivity …
Post-esophagectomy adjuvant chemotherapy benefits esophageal cancer patients
M Sohda, H Saito, K Kuriyama, T Yoshida, Y Kumakura… - in vivo, 2019 - iv.iiarjournals.org
Background/Aim: Postoperative chemotherapy is an absolutely imperative treatment for
advanced esophageal cancer patients, while preoperative chemotherapy is the standard therapy …
advanced esophageal cancer patients, while preoperative chemotherapy is the standard therapy …
[HTML][HTML] TNFAIP3 overexpression is an independent factor for poor survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
…, K Hara, H Honjo, Y Kumakura… - International …, 2017 - spandidos-publications.com
Tumor necrosis factor α induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3) is a protein that is induced by TNF-mediated
NF-κB activation and has a dual function in regulating NF-κB. TNFAIP3 is associated …
NF-κB activation and has a dual function in regulating NF-κB. TNFAIP3 is associated …
Impact of the level of anastomosis on reflux esophagitis following esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction
…, M Sohda, T Miyazaki, T Yoshida, Y Kumakura… - World journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Among patients who undergo gastric tube reconstruction after esophagectomy,
it is generally accepted that the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) is significantly lower in …
it is generally accepted that the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) is significantly lower in …
Clinical significance of salvage esophagectomy for patients with esophageal cancer and factors of influencing long-term survival
M Sohda, Y Kumakura, H Saito, K Kuriyama… - Anticancer …, 2017 - ar.iiarjournals.org
Background/Aim: Definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) without planned surgery has been
recently widely used as a therapeutic option for locally advanced esophageal cancer. Salvage …
recently widely used as a therapeutic option for locally advanced esophageal cancer. Salvage …
Real-world treatment patterns and outcomes in Japanese patients with cervical esophageal cancer
…, K Okami, K Murayama, S Yamamoto, Y Kumakura… - Esophagus, 2022 - Springer
Background Cervical esophageal cancer (CEC) carries a poor prognosis; however, due to
its low incidence, optimal treatment for CEC remains to be established. The purpose of this …
its low incidence, optimal treatment for CEC remains to be established. The purpose of this …