Metabolomic Signatures of Treatment Response in Bladder Cancer

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023-11-11

Authors

Paula Guedes de Pinho (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: International Journal Of Molecular Sciences

Vol. 24 No. 2335

ISSN: 1661-6596

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00Z-R99

DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417543

Abstract (EN): Bladder cancer (BC) stands as one of the most prevalent urological malignancies, with over 500 thousand newly diagnosed cases annually. Treatment decisions in BC depend on factors like the risk of recurrence, the type of tumor, and the stage of the disease. While standard therapeutic approaches encompass transurethral resection of the bladder tumor, radical cystectomy, and chemo- or immunotherapy, these methods exhibit limited efficacy in mitigating the aggressive and recurrent nature of bladder tumors. To overcome this challenge, it is crucial to develop innovative methods for monitoring and predicting treatment responses among patients with BC. Metabolomics is gaining recognition as a promising approach for discovering biomarkers. It has the potential to reveal metabolic disruptions that precisely reflect how BC patients respond to particular treatments, providing a revolutionary method to improve accuracy in monitoring and predicting outcomes. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of studies employing metabolomics approaches to investigate the metabolic responses associated with different treatment modalities for BC. The review encompasses an exploration of various models, samples, and analytical techniques applied in this context. Special emphasis is placed on the reported changes in metabolite levels derived from these studies, highlighting their potential as biomarkers for personalized medicine in BC.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 20