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  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biomarkers

Background:

  • Bone metastases significantly impact cancer patient prognosis and quality of life.
  • Current clinical and radiological methods are insufficient for predicting skeletal-related events (SREs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate key molecular players involved in bone metastasis and integrity disruption.
  • To identify potential biomarkers for predicting SREs.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on molecular pathways including Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs), Integrins, Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs), and Parathormone-related Protein (PTHrP).
  • Exploration of the RANK/RANKL/Osteoprotegerin (OPG) pathway and N-terminal peptide (NTx).
  • Review of therapeutic agents targeting these molecular pathways.

Main Results:

  • Elevated levels of investigated molecules are potential SRE predictors but require further study.
  • Various drugs targeting MMPs, integrins, BMPs, and PTHrP show promise in antagonizing these molecules.
  • The efficacy of these drugs in preventing and managing metastatic fractures remains unevaluated.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced molecular biology and transcriptomics are crucial for identifying novel therapeutic targets in bone metastases.
  • Integrating molecular biomarkers with clinical/radiological data using AI can enhance diagnostics and treatment strategies.