Radiotherapy and precision medicine's role in molecular alterations during chromosomal division: The influence of MB, TP53, CENPA, BUB1B, MAD2L1, ZWINT expression and noncoding RNAs in oral cancer
Oral cancer, a significant global health concern, remains a challenging disease with high mortality rates. Despite advancements in treatment, late diagnosis and lack of effective biomarkers hinder patient outcomes. To address this, our study investigates the potential of specific genes (<i>MB, TP53, CENPA, BUB1B, MAD2L</i> and <i>ZWINT</i>) and microRNAs (hsa-mir-607, hsa-mir-556-5p, hsa-mir-1225-3p, hsa-mir-361-3p) as prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for oral cancer. We hypothesize that these genes and miRNAs play crucial roles in regulating cell cycle progression, DNA damage repair, and apoptosis in oral cancer cells. By analyzing their expression patterns in oral cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues, we aim to identify potential biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, we explore the potential of targeting these molecules to enhance the efficacy of radiation therapy and improve patient outcomes. Our study contributes to the comprehension of the molecular processes underlying oral cancer and provides insights into the development of novel therapeutic strategies based on personalized medicine.
Authors
- Afshin Taheriazam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3907-925X)
- Mehrdad Hashemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0627-6991)
- Maliheh Entezari
- Behnaz Raei
- Saloomeh Khoushab
- Mina Hobabi Aghmiuni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8283-2199)
- Anahita Bizhanpour
- Saeid Nemati Anaraki
Institutions
- Islamic Azad University, Tehran (IR)
- Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch (IR)
- Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrep.2025.102376
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00