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Yuan Y, Yost S, Blanchard S, Yin H, Li M, Robinson K, Tang A, Martinez N, Leong L, Somlo G, Tank Patel N, Waisman J, Portnow J, Hurria A, Luu TH, Mortimer J. Abstract P6-18-18: Phase I trial of eribulin and everolimus in patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p6-18-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Alteration of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is the most common genomic abnormality detected in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Everolimus acts synergistically with eribulin in inducing apoptosis in TNBC cell lines and xenografts in our preclinical study. This phase I trial was designed to test the safety and tolerability of combining eribulin and everolimus in patients (pts) with metastatic TNBC.
Methods: The overall objective of this study was to describe the safety and toxicities of the combination. The secondary objective was to assess activity based on response rate (RR) and progression free survival (PFS). Eligibility criteria included pts with metastatic TNBC, ECOG 0-2, 0-3 lines of prior chemotherapy in metastatic setting, and prior treatment with anthracycline and/or taxane therapy. The study utilized the toxicity equivalence range (TEQR) design with a target equivalence range for dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of 0.20-0.35. The recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) will be the dose closest to the target of 0.25 below 0.51 based on isotonic regression.Three dosing levels of the combinations were tested: level A1 (everolimus 5mg daily; eribulin 1.4 mg/m2 days 1, 8 every 3 weeks), level A2 (everolimus 7.5mg daily; eribulin 1.4 mg/m2, days 1, 8 every 3 weeks), level B1(everolimus 5mg daily; eribulin 1.1 mg/m2 days 1, 8 every 3 weeks). Nanostring RNA analysis and genomic mutation analysis were conducted in 16 pts with available tumor tissue.
Results: A total of 27 pts were enrolled. Median age was 55 years (range 36-76). Two pts were ineligible due to HER2+ on repeat biopsy and were only included in the toxicity analysis. Dose level B1 (everolimus 5mg daily and eribulin 1.1 mg/m2 days 1, 8 every 3 weeks) was determined to be the RP2D doses. The DLTs were neutropenia, stomatitis and hyperglycemia. Across all cycles, 59% (16/27) had a ≥ Gr3 toxicity attributed to treatment at the possible or above level. 44% (12/27) had Gr3 heme-toxicities. The most common toxicities were ≥ Gr3 neutropenia (10 pts), Gr3 lymphopenia (6 pts) and ≥ Gr3 leukopenia (7 pts). 33% (9/27) had Gr3 non-heme toxicities. The most common were Gr3 stomatitis (3 pts), Gr3 hyperglycemia (3 pts) and Gr3 fatigue (5 pts). The median number of cycles completed was 4 (0-8). 68% (17/25) had a dose modification or hold, 14 of 25 (56%) were for eribulin and 15 of 25 (60%) were for everolimus. Of 25 eligible pts, 8 (32%) achieved a best response as partial response, 11 (44%) had stable disease and 6 (24%) had progression. 80% (20/25) experienced progression by RECIST or showed clinical progression, and the median time to progression was 2.7 mo (95% CI (2.2, 4.6)). At the time of this analysis, 16 participants had died, median OS was 6.3 mo (95% CI (5.3, undefined)). Two pts are still being followed on treatment. PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway genes and mutations profiles were studied.
Conclusion: Eribulin 1.1 mg/m2 days 1, 8 and everolimus 5mg daily was defined as the RP2D. Genomic analysis is currently underway to understand the molecular mechanisms of resistance.
Citation Format: Yuan Y, Yost S, Blanchard S, Yin H, Li M, Robinson K, Tang A, Martinez N, Leong L, Somlo G, Tank Patel N, Waisman J, Portnow J, Hurria A, Luu T-H, Mortimer J. Phase I trial of eribulin and everolimus in patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-18-18.
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Gnant M, Martin M, Holmes FA, Jackisch C, Chia SK, Iwata H, Moy B, Martinez N, Mansi J, Morales S, Ruiz-Borrego M, von Minckwitz G, Buyse M, Delaloge S, Bhandari M, Murias Rosales A, Galeano T, Fujita T, Luczak A, Barrios CH, Saura C, Rugo HS, Chien J, Johnston SR, Spencer M, Xu F, Barnett B, Chan A, Ejlertsen B. Abstract P2-13-01: Efficacy of neratinib in hormone receptor-positive patients who initiated treatment within 1 year of completing trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in HER2+ early-stage breast cancer: Subgroup analyses from the phase III ExteNET trial. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p2-13-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The international, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III ExteNET trial showed that 1 year (yr) of neratinib 240 mg/day after trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy significantly improved invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) in 2840 patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer at 2 yr (hazard ratio 0.67; 95% CI 0.50–0.91; p=0.009) [Chan 2016] and 5 yr (hazard ratio 0.73; 95% CI 0.57-0.92; p=0.008) [Martin 2017]. A prespecified subgroup analysis by hormone receptor (HR) status suggested enhanced efficacy with neratinib in patients with HR+ (2-yr hazard ratio 0.51; 95% CI 0.33–0.77) vs. HR– tumors (2-yr hazard ratio 0.93; 95% CI 0.60–1.43). The efficacy of neratinib was also greater in patients who initiated treatment within 1 yr of prior trastuzumab compared with those who started neratinib later. The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recently recommended neratinib for use in patients with HR+ tumors who initiate treatment within 1 yr of completing trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy. Subgroup analyses from ExteNET examining iDFS benefits in this patient population are presented here.
Methods: Patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer who completed trastuzumab-based (neo)adjuvant therapy were assigned to oral neratinib 240 mg/day or placebo for 1 yr. Randomization was stratified by HR status (determined locally before trial entry), nodal status, and trastuzumab regimen. Endocrine therapy was allowed in patients with HR+ disease. The primary endpoint, iDFS, was tested by 2-sided log-rank test and hazard ratios (95% CI) were estimated using Cox proportional hazards models. Kaplan-Meier methods were used to estimate iDFS rates. Secondary endpoints were DFS-DCIS, time to distant recurrence, distant DFS, and CNS recurrences. The primary analysis was conducted at 2 yr, and a sensitivity analysis conducted at 5 yr. Clinicaltrials.gov:NCT00878709.
Results: Of the 2840 patients (neratinib, n=1420; placebo, n=1420), 1631 (57%) had HR+ disease (neratinib, n=816; placebo, n=815). Most (93%) HR+ patients were receiving endocrine therapy at baseline. 1334 of 1631 (82%) patients with HR+ tumors were randomized to start neratinib within 1 yr of last trastuzumab dose (neratinib, n=670; placebo, n=664). iDFS benefits from neratinib in this population are shown in the table. Secondary endpoints were also improved with neratinib vs. placebo in this population. Safety data in this subset will be presented at the meeting.
Table. iDFS in patients with an interval between last trastuzumab dose and randomization of ≤1 yr
HR+ population (N=1334)ITT population (N=2297) Hazard ratiob Hazard ratiob Δ, %a(95% CI)P-valueΔ, %a(95% CI)P-value2-yr analysisc+4.50.490.002+2.90.630.006 (0.30–0.78) (0.45–0.88) 5-yr analysisd+5.10.580.002+3.20.700.006 (0.41–0.82) (0.54–0.90) aDifference in iDFS rates between neratinib vs. placebo; bNeratinib vs. placebo; cData cut-off: July 2014; dData cut-off: March 2017
Conclusions: Neratinib may have enhanced and sustained efficacy in patients with HR+ disease who initiate treatment within 1 yr of trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy.
Citation Format: Gnant M, Martin M, Holmes F-A, Jackisch C, Chia SK, Iwata H, Moy B, Martinez N, Mansi J, Morales S, Ruiz-Borrego M, von Minckwitz G, Buyse M, Delaloge S, Bhandari M, Murias Rosales A, Galeano T, Fujita T, Luczak A, Barrios CH, Saura C, Rugo HS, Chien J, Johnston SR, Spencer M, Xu F, Barnett B, Chan A, Ejlertsen B. Efficacy of neratinib in hormone receptor-positive patients who initiated treatment within 1 year of completing trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in HER2+ early-stage breast cancer: Subgroup analyses from the phase III ExteNET trial [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-13-01.
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Griguolo G, Holgado E, Cortés J, Fasani R, Pascual T, Paré L, Bermejo B, Oliveira M, Morales S, Martinez N, Vidal M, Pernas S, Lopez R, Muñoz M, Galvan P, Garau I, Manso L, Alarcón J, Martínez E, Villagrasa P, LLombart-Cussac A, Prat A, Nuciforo P. Abstract P6-17-08: Dynamics of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) during neoadjuvant dual HER2 blockade in HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer in the absence of chemotherapy. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p6-17-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: TILs in HER2+ breast cancer (BC) predict 1) prognosis in early setting, 2) complete pathological response (pCR) following neoadjuvant antiHER2-based therapy and 3) response to trastuzumab and pembrolizumab in the metastatic setting. However, less is known regarding changes in TILs during antiHER2-based treatment.
Methods: Stromal TILs where evaluated centrally using H/E slides in tumor samples from the PAMELA (NCT01973660) neoadjuvant phase II trial. Briefly, 151 women with HER2+ BC were treated with lapatinib and trastuzumab, and hormonal therapy if HR positive, for 18 weeks. TIL levels were determined at baseline (n=148), after 2 weeks of treatment (n=134) and at surgery (n=137). Expression of 560 genes, including immune-related genes (e.g. CD8A, CD4, PD1 and PDL1) was measured at the same timepoints (baseline n=151, 2-weeks n=144, surgery n=144) using the nCounter platform. Intrinsic subtyping at baseline was determined using the PAM50 gene expression predictor. Changes in TILs between 2 time-points were determined by paired t-tests. Correlation of TILs with gene expression was assessed by quantitative SAM analysis using a False Discovery Rate <1%. All statistical tests were two-sided and considered significant when p<0.05. All statistical analyses were carried out using the R software.
Results: Compared to baseline, a significant increase in TILs was observed at week 2 in HR- (p<0.001) and HER2-enriched (HER2-E) tumors (p=0.001), but not in HR+ (p=0.133) and non-HER2-E tumors (p=0.067). Within HR- and HER2-E tumors, increase in TILs at week 2 from baseline was observed regardless of pathological response at surgery (pCR and HR- [p=0.008]; RD and HR- [p=0.037]; pCR and HER2-E [p=0.010]; RD and HER2-E [p=0.056]). Compared to week 2, a significant decrease in TILs at surgery was observed in HR- (p=0.002) and HER2-E (p=0.003) tumors, but not in HR+ (p=0.616) and non-HER2-E tumors (p=0.578). Within HR- and HER2-E tumors, a significant decrease in TILs between week 2 and surgery was observed in tumors achieving pCR (p=0.004 and p=0.005), while, in tumors not achieving pCR, no significant tendency was observed (26.4% and 33.0% of tumors showed an increase and a decrease of TILs between week 2 and surgery). Nonetheless, the vast majority of residual tumors (non-pCR) at surgery had TILs above ≥5%: 34.3% 5-10%, 21.0% 10-20%, 15.2% 20-40% and 11.4% ≥40%. Finally, TILs scoring was found highly enriched (FDR<1%) for immune-related genes tracking activated CD8 T-cells (i.e. CD8A, CD3G, LAG3 and PD1). Expression of these immune genes consistently correlated with TIL levels across the 3 time-points.
Conclusions: In early HER2+ BC, a general increase in TILs is observed following 2 weeks of dual HER2 blockade. This observation is mostly observed in HR- and HER2-E subtype, but regardless of pathological response at surgery. After 2 weeks of treatment, TILs consistently decrease in patients achieving a pCR, whereas two main patterns of TILs expression are observed in patients with residual disease at surgery. Nonetheless, most residual tumors at surgery are inflamed (i.e. TILs ≥5%) and might be good candidates for clinical trials evaluating adjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Citation Format: Griguolo G, Holgado E, Cortés J, Fasani R, Pascual T, Paré L, Bermejo B, Oliveira M, Morales S, Martinez N, Vidal M, Pernas S, Lopez R, Muñoz M, Galvan P, Garau I, Manso L, Alarcón J, Martínez E, Villagrasa P, LLombart-Cussac A, Prat A, Nuciforo P. Dynamics of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) during neoadjuvant dual HER2 blockade in HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer in the absence of chemotherapy [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-17-08.
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Greco L, Neves Neto J, Pedrico A, Lima F, Bisinotto R, Martinez N, Ribeiro E, Thatcher W, Staples C, Santos J. Effects of altering the ratio of dietary n-6 to n-3 fatty acids on spontaneous luteolysis in lactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:10536-10556. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Versen-Höynck F, Narasimhan P, Selamet Tierney ES, Martinez N, Conrad KP, Baker VL, Winn VD. Aberrant corpus luteum number is associated with altered maternal vascular health in early pregnancy – a contributor to increased preeclampsia risk after assisted reproduction? Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1671288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Yuan Y, Hou W, Padam S, Frankel P, Sedrak M, Portnow J, Mortimer J, Yeon C, Hurria A, Tang A, Martinez N, Lee P. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell biomarkers predict response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in metastatic breast cancer. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy272.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Prat A, Adamo B, Perez Fidalgo J, Blanch S, Martinez N, Gomez Pardo P, López González A, Murillo Juso L, Amillano K, Vidal M, Pascual T, Pare L, Canes J, Galvan P, Gonzalez Farre B, Ortega Cebrian V, Gonzalez X, Bellet Ezquerra M, Villagrasa P, Ciruelos E. Anti-proliferative effect of oral metronomic vinorelbine in PAM50 Luminal/HER2-negative early breast cancer (SOLTI-1501 VENTANA): An open-label, randomized, three-arm, multicenter, window-of-opportunity study. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy270.194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Cho KW, Cantone MC, Kurihara-Saio C, Le Guen B, Martinez N, Oughton D, Schneider T, Toohey R, ZöLzer F. ICRP Publication 138: Ethical Foundations of the System of Radiological Protection. Ann ICRP 2018; 47:1-65. [PMID: 29457463 DOI: 10.1177/0146645317746010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Abstract – Despite a longstanding recognition that radiological protection is not only
a matter of science, but also ethics, ICRP publications have rarely addressed the
ethical foundations of the system of radiological protection explicitly. The purpose
of this publication is to describe how the Commission has relied on ethical values,
either intentionally or indirectly, in developing the system of radiological protection
with the objective of presenting a coherent view of how ethics is part of this system.
In so doing, it helps to clarify the inherent value judgements made in achieving the
aim of the radiological protection system as underlined by the Commission in
Publication 103. Although primarily addressed to the radiological protection community,
this publication is also intended to address authorities, operators, workers,
medical professionals, patients, the public, and its representatives (e.g. NGOs) acting
in the interest of the protection of people and the environment. This publication
provides the key steps concerning the scientific, ethical, and practical evolutions of
the system of radiological protection since the first ICRP publication in 1928. It then
describes the four core ethical values underpinning the present system: beneficence/
non-maleficence, prudence, justice, and dignity. It also discusses how these core
ethical values relate to the principles of radiological protection, namely justification,
optimisation, and limitation. The publication finally addresses key procedural values
that are required for the practical implementation of the system, focusing on
accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness. The Commission sees this publication
as a founding document to be elaborated further in different situations and
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Gonzalez_Carta K, Mendoza_Mujica IJ, Mendoza_Britto IJ, Morr IGOR, Meza Y, Finizola V, Terzic C, Allison T, Martinez N, Marques JUAN. P2923Sudden cardiac death, heart failure and arrhythmias due to acute zika myocarditis. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p2923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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36 figures of equal area but different form made up six form classes: triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, ellipses, stars and irregular figures. 24 students presented with each set one at a time were asked to rank the figures from largest to smallest in perceived area. Next these Ss ranked sets including figures from the different shape classes, the sets being formed on the basis of ranks in the first task. Kendall's W and Friedman's χr2 were significant for rankings within all sets suggesting consistent and differentiated influences of form on apparent area. Significant negative correlations between figure perimeter and ranks of estimated area in Exp. 1 and their absence in Exp. 2 suggested perimeter is related to apparent area with only certain sets of figures.
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Bravo E, Cermenati T, Martinez N, Leon B, Bravo J, De Gracia J, Moya C, Pizarro F, Palavecino P. Abstract No. 518 Factors associated with recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma with complete imaging response after treatment with transarterial chemoembolization. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Martinez N, Bravo E, Cermenati T, Leon B, Bravo J, De Gracia J, Moya C, Weisz J, Palavecino P. 3:45 PM Abstract No. 327 Survival analysis and initial imaging response of conventional transarterial chemoembolization versus drug-eluting embolic transarterial chemoembolization for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Rodney R, Martinez N, Block E, Hernandez L, Celi P, Nelson C, Santos J, Lean I. Effects of prepartum dietary cation-anion difference and source of vitamin D in dairy cows: Vitamin D, mineral, and bone metabolism. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:2519-2543. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Martinez N, Rodney R, Block E, Hernandez L, Nelson C, Lean I, Santos J. Effects of prepartum dietary cation-anion difference and source of vitamin D in dairy cows: Health and reproductive responses. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:2563-2578. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Martinez N, Rodney R, Block E, Hernandez L, Nelson C, Lean I, Santos J. Effects of prepartum dietary cation-anion difference and source of vitamin D in dairy cows: Lactation performance and energy metabolism. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:2544-2562. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Guiral M, Neitzel C, Salvador Castell M, Martinez N, Giudici-Orticoni MT, Peters J. The effect of pH on the dynamics of natural membranes. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. E, SOFT MATTER 2018; 41:22. [PMID: 29464436 DOI: 10.1140/epje/i2018-11630-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Pure phospholipids and membrane fragments from bacterial cells living under various conditions were studied against the influence of the surrounding acidity on the internal dynamics. For that we compared mean square displacements extracted from elastic incoherent neutron scattering data, measured both at low and at neutral pH, of the phospholipids 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine and of samples from neutralophilic and acidophilic micro-organisms (some being hyperthermophilic and others mesophilic). The lipids showed a slight shift in the phase transition temperature of about 4 degrees under pH variation and became slightly more mobile at lower pH. The membrane fragments not used to extreme acidic conditions were significantly more sensitive to variations in the pH values, whereas the acidophilic and -tolerant samples were much less influenced by this parameter. They presented the higher softness at low pH, which was closer to their native condition. Such findings might be a hint for adaptation mechanisms to different acidity conditions.
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Yuan Y, Frankel P, Synold T, Lee P, Yost S, Martinez N, Tang A, Mendez B, Schmolze D, Apple S, Hurria A, Waisman J, Somlo G, Tank N, Sedrak M, Mortimer J. Abstract OT1-05-02: A phase II clinical trial of the combination of pembrolizumab and selective androgen receptor modulator GTx-024 in patients with advanced androgen receptor positive triple negative breast cancer. Cancer Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs17-ot1-05-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Androgen receptor (AR) targeted therapy and immunotherapy represent one of the most promising strategies for metastatic triple negative breast cancer (mTNBC), which accounts for 15-20% of all breast cancers. As a nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), GTx-024 demonstrated preclinical activity in AR+ TNBC PDX model. Pembrolizumab is a highly selective humanized monoclonal antibody of the programmed cell death 1 receptor (PD-1). The complementary modes of action and low potential for overlapping toxicity make the combination promising in patients with AR+ mTNBC.
Trial Design: This is an open-label Phase 2 study for AR+ mTNBC. Eligible participants receive pembrolizumab 200mg IV every 3 weeks in combination with GTx-024 18mg po daily.
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible patients must have AR+ (>10%, 1+ by IHC) TNBC; failed up to 2 lines of therapy in metastatic setting; and have measurable disease per RECIST1.1. Patients are excluded if they have had prior checkpoint inhibitors or AR targeted agents. Patients with current or prior use of testosterone, testosterone-like agents, androgenic compounds, or anti-androgens (including systemic steroids and immunosuppressive medications)are excluded, as well as current or prior history of noninfectious pneumonitis requiring systemic steroid therapy.
Specific Aims: The primary objective is to evaluate the safety/tolerability of GTx-024 and pembrolizumab and determine the response rate (CR or PR via RECIST 1.1) in patients with advanced AR+ TNBC. We will use clinical benefit rate (CBR), duration of response (DOR), PFS, and OS to test the efficacy of this novel drug combination.
Statistical Design: A Simon's MiniMax two-stage Phase 2 design will be utilized. Based on the previously reported response rate associated with single agent pembrolizumab (19%), we consider a response rate of 19% for the combination as discouraging, and a 39% response rate as encouraging. As a result, we will initially accrue 15 patients (including 6 patients from safety lead-in treated at the tolerable dose). If 2 or fewer patients respond, we will stop accrual for futility. Otherwise, the study will accrue an additional 14 patients for a total of 29 patients. With 29 patients, if only 8 or fewer respond (≤27.6%), the study will be considered discouraging unless secondary evidence of clinical benefit is substantial. With more than 8 patients responding out of the 29 patients, the combination would be considered promising. This design has 85% power to declare a true response rate of 39% as promising (power), and a 10% probability of declaring a true 19% response rate as encouraging (type I error). The probability of early termination if the true response rate is 19% is 44%.
Target Accrual: 29
Study Contact: Yuan Yuan MD PhD, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center; Duarte, CA 91030; Email: yuyuan@coh.org
Citation Format: Yuan Y, Frankel P, Synold T, Lee P, Yost S, Martinez N, Tang A, Mendez B, Schmolze D, Apple S, Hurria A, Waisman J, Somlo G, Tank N, Sedrak M, Mortimer J. A phase II clinical trial of the combination of pembrolizumab and selective androgen receptor modulator GTx-024 in patients with advanced androgen receptor positive triple negative breast cancer [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2017 Dec 5-9; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2018;78(4 Suppl):Abstract nr OT1-05-02.
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Corominas A, Balconi S, Ortíz M, Martinez N, Damiano AE. Diagnostic performance of uric acid for prediction of preeclampsia. Placenta 2018; 62:79. [PMID: 29405971 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Calle A, Onder G, Morandi A, Bellelli G, Ortolani E, Pérez LM, Mesas M, Sanniti A, Mazzanti P, Platto CN, Gentile S, Martinez N, Roquè M, Inzitari M. Frailty Related Factors as Predictors of Functional Recovery in Geriatric Rehabilitation: The Sarcopenia And Function in Aging Rehabilitation (SAFARI) Multi-Centric study. J Nutr Health Aging 2018; 22:1099-1106. [PMID: 30379309 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-1060-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Frailty-related characteristics, such as sarcopenia, malnutrition and cognitive impairment, are often overlooked, both in clinical practice and research, as potential contributors to functional recovery during geriatric rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify frailty-related characteristics associated with functional recovery in a cohort of post-orthopedic surgery and post-stroke older adults. DESIGN Multi-centric cohort study. Participanst and Settings: Patients over 65 years, admitted to three geriatric rehabilitation units, in Spain and Italy, after an orthopedic event or a stroke, from December 2014 to May 2016. MEASUREMENTS The Absolute Functional Gain (AFG) defined as the difference between Barthel Index score at discharge and at admission, and the Relative Functional Gain (RFG) that represents the percentage of recovery of the function lost due to the event, were selected as outcomes. Both outcomes were analyzed as continuous and dichotomous variables. Analyses were also stratified as diagnostic at admission. RESULTS We enrolled 459 patients (mean age±SD=80.75±8.21 years), 66.2% women, 69.5% with orthopedic conditions and with a length of stay of 28.8±9.1 days. Admission after a stroke (Odds Ratio=0.36, 95% Confidence Interval=0.22-0.59]) and a better functional status at admission (OR=0.96, 95% CI=0.94-0.97), were associated with a lower likelihood of AFG, while a better pre-event Barthel index (OR=1.03 for each point in score, 95% CI=1.01-1.04), being able to walk (OR=2.07, 95% CI=1.16-3.70), and a better cognitive status at admission (OR=1.05, 95% CI=1.01-1.09), were associated with a higher chance of AFG. Post-stroke patients with delirium at admission had a re-duced chance of AFG (OR=0.25, 95% CI=0.07-0.91]). Patients admitted after an ortho-pedic event with better pre-event functional status (OR=1.04, 95% CI=1.02-1.06) and able to walk at admission (OR=2.79, 95% CI=1.29-6.03]) had an increased chance of AFG. Additionally, in both diagnostics groups, a better handgrip strength increased the chance of RFG. CONCLUSIONS Among frailty-related variables, physical, cognitive and muscular function at admission could be relevant for functional improvement during geriatric reha-bilitation. If confirmed, this data might orient targeted interventions.
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Peters J, Martinez N, Lehofer B, Prassl R. Low-density lipoproteins investigated under high hydrostatic pressure by elastic incoherent neutron scattering. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. E, SOFT MATTER 2017; 40:68. [PMID: 28733727 PMCID: PMC5589066 DOI: 10.1140/epje/i2017-11558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a highly complex nano-particle built up of various lipid classes and a single large protein moiety (apoB-100) owning essential physiological functions in the human body. Besides its vital role as a supplier of cholesterol and fat for peripheral tissues and cells, it is also a known key player in the formation of atherosclerosis. Due to these important roles in physiology and pathology the elucidation of structural and dynamical details is of great interest. In the current study we drew a broader picture of LDL dynamics using elastic incoherent neutron scattering (EINS) as a function of specified temperature and pressure points. We not only investigated a normolipidemic LDL sample, but also a triglyceride-rich and an oxidized one to mimic pathologic conditions as found under hyperlipidemic conditions or in atherosclerotic plaques, respectively. We could show that pressure has a significant effect on atomic motions in modified forms of LDL, whereas the normolipidemic sample seems to cope much better with high-pressure conditions irrespective of temperature. These findings might be explained by the altered lipid composition, which is either caused through elevated triglyceride content or modifications through lipid peroxidation.
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Montgomery D, Barber K, Edayilam N, Oqujiuba K, Young S, Biotidara T, Gathers A, Danjaji M, Tharayil N, Martinez N, Powell B. The influence of citrate and oxalate on 99Tc VII, Cs, Np V and U VI sorption to a Savannah River Site soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY 2017; 172:130-142. [PMID: 28351009 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Batch sorption experiments were conducted with 0.5-50 ppb 99Tc, 133Cs, 237Np and U in the presence and absence of citrate and/or oxalate in a 25 g/L Savannah River Site (SRS) soil suspension. Citrate and oxalate were the ligands of choice due to their relevancy to plant exudates, the nuclides were selected for their wide range of biogeochemical behavior, and the soil from SRS was selected as a model Department of Energy (DOE) site soil. Batch samples were continually mixed on a rotary shaker and maintained at a pH of approximately 5. Analysis via ICP-MS indicated that sorption of 237Np increased with ligand concentration compared to baseline studies, as did sorption of 99Tc although to a lesser extent. The increased sorption of 237Np is proposed to be due to a combination of factors that are dependent on the ligand(s) present in the specific system including, ligand dissolution of the soil by citrate and formation of tertiary soil-oxalate-Np complexes. The increased 99Tc sorption is attributed to the dissolution of the soil by the ligands, leading to an increase in the number of available sorption sites for 99Tc. Uranium sorption decreased and dissolution of native uranium was also observed with increasing ligand concentration, thought to be a result of the formation of strong U-ligand complexes remaining in the aqueous phase. The majority of these effects were observed at the highest ligand concentrations of 50 mgC/L. No notable changes were observed for the 133Cs system which is ascribed to the minimal interaction of Cs+ with these organic ligands.
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Golub M, Lehofer B, Martinez N, Ollivier J, Kohlbrecher J, Prassl R, Peters J. High hydrostatic pressure specifically affects molecular dynamics and shape of low-density lipoprotein particles. Sci Rep 2017; 7:46034. [PMID: 28382948 PMCID: PMC5382586 DOI: 10.1038/srep46034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lipid composition of human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and its physicochemical characteristics are relevant for proper functioning of lipid transport in the blood circulation. To explore dynamical and structural features of LDL particles with either a normal or a triglyceride-rich lipid composition we combined coherent and incoherent neutron scattering methods. The investigations were carried out under high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), which is a versatile tool to study the physicochemical behavior of biomolecules in solution at a molecular level. Within both neutron techniques we applied HHP to probe the shape and degree of freedom of the possible motions (within the time windows of 15 and 100 ps) and consequently the flexibility of LDL particles. We found that HHP does not change the types of motion in LDL, but influences the portion of motions participating. Contrary to our assumption that lipoprotein particles, like membranes, are highly sensitive to pressure we determined that LDL copes surprisingly well with high pressure conditions, although the lipid composition, particularly the triglyceride content of the particles, impacts the molecular dynamics and shape arrangement of LDL under pressure.
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Martinez N, Benitez Cerezo E, Garcia Marin S. Use of Paliperidone Palmitate Long-acting Injectable in a Patient with a Personality Disorder. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Patient of 32 years old, sent to the psychiatric unit, because he had an aggressive behaviour after he suffered a car accident with a traumatic brain injury. The patient had a huge amount of problems with family, friends and even with police (even being in jail), due to the impulsive conduct the brain injury had created. It was added a self-referential, which produced a disruptive behaviour that he could not avoid, when someone looked at him in a strange way or was not agreeing with him. After the aggressive response, he regretted of his actions, getting to try to commit suicide in several times. It was decided, reaching to an agreement with the patient, to use the paliperidone palmitate long-acting injectable. After the first dose, the patient began to be more serene and calm, the aggressive conducts were reducing until being disappeared, improving his mood and reaching a normal life, with a better relationships with his family and social environment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Szpilbarg N, Reppetti J, Di Paola M, Castro-Parodi M, Martinez N, Farina M, Damiano A. Evidence for oxygen-mediated regulation of aqp4 expression in human placenta. Placenta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2017.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Andersson CD, Martinez N, Zeller D, Rondahl SH, Koza MM, Frick B, Ekström F, Peters J, Linusson A. Changes in dynamics of α-chymotrypsin due to covalent inhibitors investigated by elastic incoherent neutron scattering. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:25369-25379. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp04041e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The dynamics of chymotrypsin increases when bound to two different covalent inhibitors. These effects were analyzed by univariate and multivariate methods.
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