BIRC5, also known as survivin, has been implicated in cell cycle progression and apoptosis avoidance. BIRC5 is highly expressed in embryonic tissues, however very low or absent in adult tissues. BIRC5 overexpression has been frequently associated to cancer development, a poor prognosis and chemoresistance. Besides that, different BIRC5 isoforms has been characterized and related to better or worse chemotherapy responses depending on the isoform and the cancer type. So far, many efforts have been conducted in order to deplete BIRC5 in cancer cells, including gene therapy, pharmacological and nanotechnological approaches. In this review, we will discuss the role of BIRC5 in cancer cell biology and its clinical significance, demonstrating its DNA/RNA and protein aspects, also its relevance for diagnosis and prognosis, and advances as a target for the treatment of different cancer types....

Nodal marginal zone lymphoma (NMZL) is a primary nodal B-cell neoplasm that morphlogically resembles lymph nodes involved by MZL of extranodal or splenic types. Two clinicopathological forms of NMZL are recognized: adult type and pediatric-type. NMZLs show overlapping features with other types of MZL, but distinctive features as well. NMZL remains an enigmatic entity with accompanying difficulties in diagnosis and a lack of knowledge of prognosis and treatment....

After metabolic reprogramming, many cancer cells become glutamine addicted, that is, they depend on a high consumption of this amino acid for their survival and proliferation. Glutaminase catalyzes the stoichiometric conversion of L-glutamine to L-glutamate and ammonium ions, the first step of glutaminolysis. GLS gene encodes two isoforms, known as kidney-type glutaminase (KGA) and glutaminase C (GAC). Upregulation of GLS is a common feature of many tumors and, in recent years, this enzyme and its interacting partners have attracted much attention as potential new targets for cancer therapy. Considerable effort is being devoted towards the development of small-molecule inhibitors of GLS....

NUP98 is considered as one of the most promiscuous genes in hematologic malignancies due to its participation in chromosomal translocations with up to 30 different partner genes, including homeodomain transcription factors....