Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
TextSentencer_T1 |
0-102 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Inhibition of circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 4 activity in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. |
T1 |
0-102 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Inhibition of circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 4 activity in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. |
TextSentencer_T2 |
103-190 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cancer is responsible for many deaths and is a major source of healthcare expenditures. |
T2 |
103-190 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cancer is responsible for many deaths and is a major source of healthcare expenditures. |
TextSentencer_T3 |
191-340 |
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denotes |
The identification of new, non-invasive biomarkers might allow improvement of the direct diagnostic or prognostic ability of already available tools. |
T3 |
191-340 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The identification of new, non-invasive biomarkers might allow improvement of the direct diagnostic or prognostic ability of already available tools. |
TextSentencer_T4 |
341-598 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Here, we took the innovative approach of interrogating the activity of exopeptidases in the serum of cancer patients with the aim of establishing a distinction based on enzymatic function, instead of simple protein levels, as a means to biomarker discovery. |
T4 |
341-598 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Here, we took the innovative approach of interrogating the activity of exopeptidases in the serum of cancer patients with the aim of establishing a distinction based on enzymatic function, instead of simple protein levels, as a means to biomarker discovery. |
TextSentencer_T5 |
599-854 |
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denotes |
We first analyzed two well-characterized mouse models of prostate cancer, each with a distinct genetic lesion, and established that broad exopeptidase and targeted aminopeptidase activity tests reveal proteolytic changes associated with tumor development. |
T5 |
599-854 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We first analyzed two well-characterized mouse models of prostate cancer, each with a distinct genetic lesion, and established that broad exopeptidase and targeted aminopeptidase activity tests reveal proteolytic changes associated with tumor development. |
TextSentencer_T6 |
855-1084 |
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denotes |
We also describe new peptide-based freeze-frame reagents uniquely suited to probe the altered balance of selected aminopeptidases, as opposed to the full array of exopeptidases, and/or their modulators in patient serum or plasma. |
T6 |
855-1084 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We also describe new peptide-based freeze-frame reagents uniquely suited to probe the altered balance of selected aminopeptidases, as opposed to the full array of exopeptidases, and/or their modulators in patient serum or plasma. |
TextSentencer_T7 |
1085-1205 |
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denotes |
One particular proteolytic activity was impaired in animals with aggressive disease relative to cancer-free littermates. |
T7 |
1085-1205 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One particular proteolytic activity was impaired in animals with aggressive disease relative to cancer-free littermates. |
TextSentencer_T8 |
1206-1363 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We identified the protease in question as dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) by analyzing selected knockout mice and evaluating the effect of specific inhibitors. |
T8 |
1206-1363 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We identified the protease in question as dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) by analyzing selected knockout mice and evaluating the effect of specific inhibitors. |
TextSentencer_T9 |
1364-1515 |
Sentence |
denotes |
DPP4 activity was also reduced in the sera of patients with metastatic prostate cancer relative to patients with localized disease or healthy controls. |
T9 |
1364-1515 |
Sentence |
denotes |
DPP4 activity was also reduced in the sera of patients with metastatic prostate cancer relative to patients with localized disease or healthy controls. |
TextSentencer_T10 |
1516-1672 |
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denotes |
However, no significant differences in DPP4 serum levels were observed, which established the loss of activity as the result of impaired enzymatic function. |
T10 |
1516-1672 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, no significant differences in DPP4 serum levels were observed, which established the loss of activity as the result of impaired enzymatic function. |
TextSentencer_T11 |
1673-1852 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Biochemical analysis indicated that reduced activity was the result not of post-translational modifications or allosteric changes, but instead of a low-molecular-weight inhibitor. |
T11 |
1673-1852 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Biochemical analysis indicated that reduced activity was the result not of post-translational modifications or allosteric changes, but instead of a low-molecular-weight inhibitor. |
TextSentencer_T12 |
1853-1988 |
Sentence |
denotes |
After we adjusted for age and total prostate-specific antigen, reduced DPP4 activity remained a significant predictor of cancer status. |
T12 |
1853-1988 |
Sentence |
denotes |
After we adjusted for age and total prostate-specific antigen, reduced DPP4 activity remained a significant predictor of cancer status. |
TextSentencer_T13 |
1989-2270 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The results of this proof-of-principle study suggest that DPP4 activity might be a potential blood-based indicator of the presence of metastatic cancer of prostatic origin, either by itself or, more likely, as a means to improve the sensitivity and specificity of existing markers. |
T13 |
1989-2270 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The results of this proof-of-principle study suggest that DPP4 activity might be a potential blood-based indicator of the presence of metastatic cancer of prostatic origin, either by itself or, more likely, as a means to improve the sensitivity and specificity of existing markers. |