Protein kinase N3 (PKN3) is a serine/threonine kinase implicated in tumor progression across multiple cancer types.  PKN3 mRNA is almost undetectable in normal adult tissues but is upregulated in various cancer cells, indicating that siRNA may be a promising approach to inhibit tumor growth by reducing the expression of PKN3.  WuXi AppTec scientists established different siPKN3 molecules and evaluated …Read More >

Despite the excellent clinical response to paclitaxel therapy, drug resistance inevitably develops in subsequent treatments. The mechanisms for resistance to paclitaxel include drug efflux transporter overexpression, altered apoptotic gene expression, and changes associated with microtubules to reduce the influence of this chemotherapeutic agent. The development of targeted therapies for overcoming paclitaxel resistance represents an unmet medical …Read More >

NK cells are effector innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) that do not require antigen-specific priming. NK cells are not only killer cells that help to suppress tumors, but also are involved in the generation and maintenance of adaptive immune responses.  The process of antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) makes use of innate immune cells which provide antitumor …Read More >

Rat tumor models are a better mimic of human pathology compared to mice. The tumor stroma component of rats is about 1.5 to 2-fold higher relative to mice. Rats are considered an ideal model for preclinical efficacy studies, as they are physiologically, metabolically, and genetically more similar to humans.  To support drug discovery teams, WuXi …Read More >

The efficacy of CAR-T therapy is substantially influenced by the tumor microenvironment. This is particularly evident when PD-L1 is activated through CAR-T, leading to the inhibition of CAR-T cell activity via the PD-1 pathway.  At AACR 2024, WuXi AppTec presented a poster describing an engineered CAR-T therapy that targets mesothelin and concurrently expresses a membrane-bound …Read More >

Introduction： OncoWuXi Express will continue to keep you informed about updates to our on-line tumor model database (OncoWuXi Database), as well as our recent progress in cancer and autoimmune research. In this issue, we would like to share with you the newly established PSMA-overexpressing PC3 prostate cancer model. https://onco.wuxiapptec.com Globally, prostate cancer stands not only …Read More >

AACR 2024 Sneak Peek | Your All-In-One Guide to WuXi Biology’s Latest Advances in Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, one of the largest global cancer research conferences, will take place from April 5 to 10 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, WuXi Biology has been selected …Read More >

Antibody‒drug conjugates (ADCs), which combine the advantages of monoclonal antibodies with precise targeting and payloads, show great potential as cancer therapies.  However, primary and secondary resistance is frequently observed, and development of next generation ADCs necessitates the establishment of resistant tumor models.  One mechanism of resistance involves efflux of the ADC payload by the transporter …Read More >

OncoWuXi Express will continue to keep you informed about updates to our on-line tumor model database (OncoWuXi Database), as well as our recent progress in cancer and autoimmune research. In this issue, we share with you our experience in the establishment and antitumor efficacy evaluation of adenovirus vaccine AD5-HPV. https://onco.wuxiapptec.com Introduction: Adenoviruses (Ad) are non-enveloped …Read More >