Ján Ľupták

Dr. Ján Ľupták

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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 January 2022
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DVDaniela Vargová
Daniela Vargová
JĽJán Ľupták
Ján Ľupták
JDJán Dargaj
Ján Dargaj
SFSoňa Fraňová
Soňa Fraňová
MKMichaela Kocmálová
Michaela Kocmálová
MŠMartina Šutovská
Martina Šutovská

1 September 2021 in European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
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JSJan Svihra
Jan Svihra
MHMagdalena Hagovska
Magdalena Hagovska
JBJan Breza
Jan Breza
JDJozef Dubravicky
Jozef Dubravicky
MVMarek Vargovcak
Marek Vargovcak
JĽJán Ľupták
Ján Ľupták

17 June 2026 in Cancers
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MŠMartina Šutovská
Martina Šutovská
MDMatúš Dohál
Matúš Dohál
EGEduard Gondas
Eduard Gondas
JMJozef Mažerik
Jozef Mažerik
JJJan Svihra Jr.
Jan Svihra Jr.
JĽJán Ľupták
Ján Ľupták
Background/Objectives: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent and biologically aggressive subtype of renal cell carcinoma, characterized by pronounced immunogenicity and extensive remodeling of the tumor microenvironment. Chronic inflammation and dysregulated cytokine signaling contribute substantially to tumor progression. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) represents a central molecular hub integrating cytokine- and hypoxia-driven pathways. This review aims to summarize current evidence on the cytokine–STAT3 signaling axis in ccRCC and to evaluate its translational relevance for biomarker development. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Experimental, translational, and clinical studies addressing cytokine signaling, STAT3 activation, tumor microenvironment interactions, and biomarker development in ccRCC were evaluated. Particular attention was given to studies analyzing cytokine profiles in tumor tissue, plasma, and urine, as well as their associations with STAT3 activation and clinicopathological parameters. Results: Accumulating evidence indicates that ccRCC exhibits a complex, compartment-specific cytokine signature involving interleukins, chemokines, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related cytokines. Among these mediators, IL-6, IL-8, and selected chemokines such as CXCL10 appear particularly relevant due to their associations with tumor progression, immune modulation, and clinical outcome. Many of these mediators converge on persistent STAT3 activation, which promotes tumor cell survival, angiogenesis, immune suppression, and metastatic potential. Tissue-based analyses demonstrate correlations between altered cytokine expression and STAT3 activation, while urinary cytokine profiles reflect tumor-associated inflammatory processes in a non-invasive manner. Plasma cytokines appear to capture broader systemic inflammatory responses. Conclusions: The cytokine–STAT3 axis represents a biologically plausible signaling network associated with tumor progression and immune modulation in ccRCC. By integrating evidence from cytokine profiling in tumor tissue, plasma, and urine with current knowledge of STAT3 signaling, this review highlights the importance of compartment-specific inflammatory signatures in understanding ccRCC biology and their potential relevance for biomarker discovery. Integrative approaches combining cytokine profiling with functional assessment of STAT3 activation may improve disease characterization and support the development of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, although rigorous clinical validation remains necessary.

1 December 2016 in European Urology Supplements
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JĽJán Ľupták
Ján Ľupták
MKM. Kocmalova
M. Kocmalova
SFS. Franova
S. Franova
JJJan Svihra Jr.
Jan Svihra Jr.
MŠMartina Šutovská
Martina Šutovská
JKJ.S. Kliment
J.S. Kliment