2016
Accuracy of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Extracapsular Extension of Prostate Cancer in Community Practice
Davis R, Salmasi A, Koprowski C, Kim S, Kwon Y, Faiena I, Patel N, Elsamra S, Kim I. Accuracy of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Extracapsular Extension of Prostate Cancer in Community Practice. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2016, 14: e617-e622. PMID: 27188968, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2016.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracapsular extensionProstate cancerRadical prostatectomyMp-MRINegative predictive valuePositive predictive valuePredictive valuePartin tablesMultiparametric magnetic resonance imagingNerve-sparing approachPreoperative mp-MRID'Amico risk groupsLarge referral centerHigh-risk groupDatabase of menMagnetic resonance imagingReferral centerStaging modalitiesD'Amico criteriaFusion biopsyOverall prevalenceRisk groupsMultiparametric MRISurgeon's decisionResonance imaging
2014
Novel Combination Markers for Predicting Survival in Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: USP18 and DGCR2
Kim Y, Kim W, Jeong P, Ha Y, Kang H, Yun S, Moon S, Choi Y, Kim I, Kim W. Novel Combination Markers for Predicting Survival in Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: USP18 and DGCR2. Journal Of Korean Medical Science 2014, 29: 351-356. PMID: 24616583, PMCID: PMC3945129, DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.3.351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersCarrier ProteinsEndopeptidasesFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMuscle NeoplasmsNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPlatelet Glycoprotein GPIb-IX ComplexPredictive Value of TestsRegression AnalysisRisk FactorsROC CurveUbiquitin ThiolesteraseUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsCancer-specific survivalCancer-specific deathBladder cancer patientsHigh expression groupExpression of USP18MIBC patientsCancer patientsExpression groupMuscle-invasive bladder cancer patientsCancer-specific survival ratesInvasive bladder cancer patientsMuscle-invasive bladder cancerLonger cancer-specific survivalMultivariate Cox regression analysisCox regression analysisInvasive bladder cancerSignificant risk factorsReliable prognostic markersMRNA expression levelsSurvival-related genesOverall survivalValidation cohortOriginal cohortLonger survivalPredicting SurvivalDHCR24 is an Independent Predictor of Progression in Patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma, and Its Functional Role is Involved in the Aggressive Properties of Urothelial Carcinoma Cells
Lee G, Ha Y, Jung Y, Moon S, Kang H, Lee O, Joung J, Choi Y, Yun S, Kim W, Kim I. DHCR24 is an Independent Predictor of Progression in Patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma, and Its Functional Role is Involved in the Aggressive Properties of Urothelial Carcinoma Cells. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2014, 21: 538-545. PMID: 24562935, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-3560-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAndrostenesCarcinomaCell AdhesionCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationCell SurvivalDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGene ExpressionGene Knockdown TechniquesHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNerve Tissue ProteinsOxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group DonorsRNA, MessengerUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsUrothelial carcinoma cellsMRNA expression levelsIndependent predictorsUrothelial carcinomaImmunohistochemical stainingNon-muscle invasive urothelial carcinomaMultivariate Cox regression analysisCarcinoma cellsHuman UC cellsCox regression analysisKaplan-Meier estimatesInvasive urothelial carcinomaAggressive propertiesHuman urothelial carcinoma cellsExpression levelsProgression-related genesDHCR24 expressionExpression groupFunctional roleClinical relevanceGene signaturePatientsUC cellsProgressionHigh gradeDiagnosis of bladder cancer and prediction of survival by urinary metabolomics
Jin X, Yun S, Jeong P, Kim I, Kim W, Park S. Diagnosis of bladder cancer and prediction of survival by urinary metabolomics. Oncotarget 2014, 5: 1635-1645. PMID: 24721970, PMCID: PMC4039236, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.1744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder cancerControl groupCancer groupCancer-specific survival timeMuscle-invasive bladder cancerInvasive bladder cancerMetabolomic profilesPrediction of survivalHigh-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole timeLiquid chromatography-quadrupole timeUrinary metabolomicsCommon cancerControl subjectsUrinary cytologyBC diagnosisDiagnostic modalitiesSurvival timeCurrent modalitiesUrine metabolitesMetabolomics-based approachPatientsCancerDifferential metabolitesClinical applicabilityCarnitine transferaseThe predictive value of polymorphisms in predicting the early response to induction BCG therapy in patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer
Kang H, Tchey D, Yan C, Kim W, Kim Y, Yun S, Lee S, Choi Y, Kim I, Kim W. The predictive value of polymorphisms in predicting the early response to induction BCG therapy in patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2014, 32: 458-465. PMID: 24411789, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2013.10.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBCG VaccineCarcinoma, Transitional CellFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenotypeGlutathione TransferaseHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, GeneticPrognosisRisk FactorsSmokingSurvival RateUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsNon-muscle invasive bladder cancerGSTT1-positive genotypeInvasive bladder cancerPrimary non-muscle invasive bladder cancerBCG failureBladder cancerPredictive valueInduction therapyIndependent predictorsHigh riskBacillus Calmette-Guérin induction therapyNull genotypeMultivariate logistic regression analysisMultivariate logistic regression modelBCG induction therapyInduction BCG therapySingle induction courseDisease-free survivalGlutathione S-transferase muKaplan-Meier analysisHigh-risk groupKaplan-Meier estimatesEarly responseLogistic regression analysisGSTT1 null genotype
2012
Ras Association Domain Family 1A: A Promising Prognostic Marker in Recurrent Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Kim J, Chae Y, Ha Y, Kim I, Byun S, Yun S, Kim W. Ras Association Domain Family 1A: A Promising Prognostic Marker in Recurrent Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2012, 10: 114-120. PMID: 22382007, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2011.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Transitional CellChildDNA MethylationFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisPromoter Regions, GeneticProportional Hazards ModelsTumor BurdenTumor Suppressor ProteinsUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsRecurrent nonmuscle invasive bladder cancerNonmuscle invasive bladder cancerMuscle-invasive bladder cancerInvasive bladder cancerPrimary BC tissuesCox regression analysisBladder cancerPrognostic markerRASSF1A methylationRASSF1A hypermethylationIndependent predictorsBC tissuesMultivariate Cox regression analysisCancer progressionKaplan-Meier analysisAdvanced tumor stagePromising prognostic markerPromoter hypermethylationPotential prognostic markerRegression analysisRASSF1A promoter hypermethylationMethylation-specific polymerase chain reactionClinicopathologic featuresPrognostic significanceKaplan-Meier
2011
Novel combination markers for predicting progression of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer
Ha Y, Kim J, Yoon H, Jeong P, Kim T, Yun S, Lee S, Kim G, Choi Y, Moon S, Kim I, Kim W. Novel combination markers for predicting progression of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer. International Journal Of Cancer 2011, 131: e501-e507. PMID: 22025348, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.27319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonmuscle invasive bladder cancerInvasive bladder cancerMethylation-specific polymerase chain reactionBladder cancerNMIBC progressionMultivariate Cox regression analysisPredictive combinationCox regression analysisKaplan-Meier estimatesMRNA expression levelsBest predictive combinationMedian followRUNX3 promoter methylationIntravesical therapyPrognostic effectSpecific polymerase chain reactionSubgroup analysisEffect of RUNX3Prognostic markerReal-time PCRHigh riskCombination markersPatientsMRNA expressionProgressionRUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Yan C, Kim Y, Ha Y, Kim I, Kim Y, Yun S, Moon S, Bae S, Kim W. RUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2011, 105: 425-430. PMID: 22311819, DOI: 10.1002/jso.22087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma in SituCarcinoma, Transitional CellChildCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDisease ProgressionDNA MethylationDNA, NeoplasmFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLymphatic MetastasisMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPrognosisPromoter Regions, GeneticSurvival RateUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsDisease progressionRUNX3 methylation statusRUNX3 methylationTumor stageBladder cancerTumor gradeNMIBC progressionInvasive bladder cancer patientsWorse progression-free survivalProgression-free survivalInvasive bladder cancerPoor clinical outcomeKaplan-Meier estimatesBladder cancer patientsMethylation statusNumber of tumorsHypermethylation of RUNX3Methylation-specific polymerase chain reactionNMIBC samplesAdvanced diseaseClinical outcomesClinicopathological characteristicsIndependent predictorsCancer patientsG3 tumors
2010
HMOX1 is an Important Prognostic Indicator of Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Recurrence and Progression
Yim M, Ha Y, Kim I, Yun S, Choi Y, Kim W. HMOX1 is an Important Prognostic Indicator of Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Recurrence and Progression. Journal Of Urology 2010, 185: 701-705. PMID: 21168882, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2010.09.081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedBiomarkers, TumorBiopsy, NeedleCarcinoma, Transitional CellCohort StudiesCystectomyDisease ProgressionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHeme Oxygenase-1HumansImmunohistochemistryKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSensitivity and SpecificitySurvival AnalysisUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsAnalysis of hOGG1 genotype as a prognostic marker for muscle invasive bladder cancer: A novel approach using peptide nucleic acid-mediated, real-time PCR clamping
Kim E, Yan C, Ha Y, Jeong P, Kim I, Moon S, Choi Y, Kim W. Analysis of hOGG1 genotype as a prognostic marker for muscle invasive bladder cancer: A novel approach using peptide nucleic acid-mediated, real-time PCR clamping. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2010, 30: 673-679. PMID: 20884250, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2010.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBiomarkers, TumorDNA GlycosylasesFemaleGene FrequencyGenotypeHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMusclesNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPeptide Nucleic AcidsPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, GeneticPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsMuscle-invasive bladder cancerReal-time PCR clampingInvasive bladder cancerBladder cancerHOGG1 genotypeHOGG1 codon 326 genotypesMultivariate Cox regression analysisHOGG1 codon 326Cancer-specific survivalCox regression analysisPrognostic genetic markersPCR clampingSpecific survivalSurvival benefitClinicopathologic characteristicsBC patientsPrognostic indicatorTumor gradePrognostic markerClinical dataProtective effectCancerPatientsDNA damage repair mechanismsCodon 326
2001
Preoperative plasma levels of transforming growth factor β1 strongly predict clinical outcome in patients with bladder carcinoma
Shariat S, Kim J, Andrews B, Kattan M, Wheeler T, Kim I, Lerner S, Slawin K. Preoperative plasma levels of transforming growth factor β1 strongly predict clinical outcome in patients with bladder carcinoma. Cancer 2001, 92: 2985-2992. PMID: 11753975, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(20011215)92:12<2985::aid-cncr10175>3.0.co;2-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMuscle-invasive transitional cell carcinomaTransitional cell carcinomaT1 transitional cell carcinomaPreoperative plasma levelsPlasma TGFDisease recurrenceIndependent predictorsLymph nodesClinical outcomesPlasma levelsBladder carcinomaGrowth factorDisease-specific mortalityDisease-specific survivalRegional lymph nodesSubgroup of patientsStrong independent predictorGrowth factor-β1Intravesical immunoCarcinoma metastaticLymphovascular invasionSpecific survivalRadical cystectomyPathologic featuresCell carcinomaPredictive value of expression of transforming growth factor‐β1 and its receptors in transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder
Kim J, Shariat S, Kim I, Menesses‐Diaz A, Tokunaga H, Wheeler T, Lerner S. Predictive value of expression of transforming growth factor‐β1 and its receptors in transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Cancer 2001, 92: 1475-1483. PMID: 11745225, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(20010915)92:6<1475::aid-cncr1472>3.0.co;2-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransitional cell carcinomaBladder transitional cell carcinomaInvasive tumor stageOverexpression of TGFDisease progressionIndependent predictorsCell carcinomaTumor stageLoss of expressionTGF betaGrowth factorDisease-specific survivalAltered expressionExpression of TGFGrowth factor-β1Lymphovascular invasionRadical cystectomySpecific survivalClinical outcomesCystectomy specimensUrinary bladderImmunohistochemical stainingBlinded fashionFactor-β1Predictive value