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Teixido C, Cabrera C, Rodríguez A, Arcocha A, Pascual T, Gimenez-Capitan A, Marin E, Reyes R, Aguado C, Martinez-Muñoz A, Viñolas N, Oñate B, Martinez D, Molina-Vila M, Prat A, Reguart N. P2.04-22 Programmed Death 1-mRNA Expression Predicts Benefit to Anti-PD1 Monotherapy in a Prospective Cohort of Advanced NSCLC. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.1527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Reyes R, Ayuso J, Pagés M, Conill C, Darnell A, Pineda E, Gines A, Fernández-Esparrach M, Cuatrecasas M, Moreno R, Lacy A, Pellisé M, Maurel J. Do we need adjuvant therapy in patients with rectal cancer and pathologic complete response, after conventional preoperative chemoradiation and laparoscopic (LapTME) or Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME)? Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz155.313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Triboni E, Fernandes M, Garcia J, Carreira MC, Berlinck R, Filho PB, Roman L, Hümmelgen I, Reyes R, Cremona M. Naphthalimide-derivative with blue electroluminescence for OLED applications. JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtusci.2015.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vilariño N, Puig-Butille J, Reyes R, Victoria I, Arcocha A, Jares P, Viñolas N, De Aledo JG, Molina R, Teixido C, Prat A, Reguart N. P3.01-045 Correlation of EGFR Mutation Detection in CtDNA by Two Different Platforms in Advanced NSCLC Patients from a Single Institution. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Blasi A, Sabate A, Beltran J, Costa M, Reyes R, Torres F. Correlation between plasma fibrinogen and FIBTEM thromboelastometry during liver transplantation: a comprehensive assessment. Vox Sang 2017; 112:788-795. [DOI: 10.1111/vox.12598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Sabate A, Gutierrez R, Beltran J, Mellado P, Blasi A, Acosta F, Costa M, Reyes R, Torres F. Impact of Preemptive Fibrinogen Concentrate on Transfusion Requirements in Liver Transplantation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:2421-9. [PMID: 26880105 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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We hypothesized that preemptive fibrinogen administration to obtain an initial plasma level of 2.9 g/L would reduce transfusion requirements in liver transplantation. A randomized, multicenter, hemoglobin-stratified, double-blind, fibrinogen-versus-saline-controlled trial was conducted. The primary end point was the percentage of patients requiring red blood cells. We evaluated 51 patients allocated to fibrinogen and 48 allocated to saline; the primary end point was assessed using data for 92 patients because the electronic record forms were offline for three patients in the fibrinogen group and four in the saline group. We injected a median of 3.54 g fibrinogen preemptively in the fibrinogen group. Nine patients in the saline group (20.9%) required fibrinogen at graft reperfusion (compared with one patient [2.1%] in the fibrinogen group; p = 0.005). Blood was transfused to 52.9% (95% confidence interval [CI] 42.5-63.3%) in the fibrinogen group and 42.74% (95% CI 28.3-57.2%) in the saline group (p = 0.217). Relative risk for blood transfusion was 0.80 (95% CI 0.57-1.13). Thrombotic events occurred in one patient (2.1%) and five patients (11.4%) in the fibrinogen and saline groups, respectively. Seven patients (14.6%) in the fibrinogen group and nine (20.3%) in the saline group required reoperation. Preemptive administration of fibrinogen concentrate did not influence transfusion requirements.
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Clemens MW, Medeiros LJ, Butler CE, Hunt KK, Fanale MA, Horwitz S, Weisenburger DD, Liu J, Morgan EA, Kanagal-Shamanna R, Parkash V, Ning J, Sohani AR, Ferry JA, Mehta-Shah N, Dogan A, Liu H, Thormann N, Di Napoli A, DiNapoli A, Lade S, Piccolini J, Reyes R, Williams T, McCarthy CM, Hanson SE, Nastoupil LJ, Gaur R, Oki Y, Young KH, Miranda RN. Complete Surgical Excision Is Essential for the Management of Patients With Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2015; 34:160-8. [PMID: 26628470 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.63.3412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 292] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BI-ALCL) is a rare type of T-cell lymphoma that arises around breast implants. The optimal management of this disease has not been established. The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of different therapies used in patients with BI-ALCL to determine an optimal treatment approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this study, we applied strict criteria to pathologic findings, assessed therapies used, and conducted a clinical follow-up of 87 patients with BI-ALCL, including 50 previously reported in the literature and 37 unreported. A Prentice, Williams, and Peterson model was used to assess the rate of events for each therapeutic intervention. RESULTS The median and mean follow-up times were 45 and 30 months, respectively (range, 3 to 217 months). The median overall survival (OS) time after diagnosis of BI-ALCL was 13 years, and the OS rate was 93% and 89% at 3 and 5 years, respectively. Patients with lymphoma confined by the fibrous capsule surrounding the implant had better event-free survival (EFS) and OS than did patients with lymphoma that had spread beyond the capsule (P = .03). Patients who underwent a complete surgical excision that consisted of total capsulectomy with breast implant removal had better OS (P = .022) and EFS (P = .014) than did patients who received partial capsulectomy, systemic chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. CONCLUSION Surgical management with complete surgical excision is essential to achieve optimal EFS in patients with BI-ALCL.
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Puccio F, Rojas R, Mosquera I, Cifarrelli D, Hernández A, Lizarralde M, Peña G, Jaua L, Mendoza C, Reyes R. Food allergy associated to Parkinson diseases in Venezuelan patients. Clin Transl Allergy 2015. [PMCID: PMC4412370 DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-5-s3-p140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Estes CF, Zhang D, Reyes R, Korentager R, McGinness M, Lominska C. Locally advanced breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma: a case report of successful treatment with radiation and chemotherapy. Front Oncol 2015; 5:26. [PMID: 25741471 PMCID: PMC4331673 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2015.00026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Accepted: 01/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The development of breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare phenomenon. A typical presentation is an effusion associated with a breast implant. Less commonly, disease can be more advanced locoregionally or distantly. The optimal treatment schema is a topic of debate: localized ALCL can potentially be cured with implant removal alone, while other cases in the literature, including those that are more advanced, have been treated with varying combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, and external beam radiotherapy. This is a case report of breast implant ALCL with pathologically proven lymph node involvement, the fifth such patient reported. Our patient experienced a favorable outcome with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Assouline SE, Chang J, Cheson BD, Rifkin R, Hamburg S, Reyes R, Hui AM, Yu J, Gupta N, Di Bacco A, Shou Y, Martin P. Phase 1 dose-escalation study of IV ixazomib, an investigational proteasome inhibitor, in patients with relapsed/refractory lymphoma. Blood Cancer J 2014; 4:e251. [PMID: 25325301 PMCID: PMC4220649 DOI: 10.1038/bcj.2014.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Ixazomib is an investigational proteasome inhibitor that has shown preclinical activity in lymphoma models. This phase 1 study assessed the safety, tolerability, maximum tolerated dose (MTD), pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and preliminary activity of intravenous (IV) ixazomib in relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients who had received ⩾2 prior therapies. Thirty patients with a range of histologies received ixazomib 0.125−3.11 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 of 28-day cycles. Patients received a median of two cycles (range 1−36). MTD was determined to be 2.34 mg/m2. Most common drug-related adverse events (AEs) included fatigue (43%), diarrhea (33%), nausea, vomiting and thrombocytopenia (each 27%). Drug-related grade ⩾3 AEs included neutropenia (20%), thrombocytopenia (13%) and diarrhea (10%). Drug-related peripheral neuropathy occurred in four (13%) patients; no grade ⩾3 events were reported. Plasma exposure increased dose proportionally from 0.5−3.11 mg/m2; terminal half-life was 4−12 days after multiple dosing. Of 26 evaluable patients, five achieved responses: 4/11 follicular lymphoma patients (one complete and three partial responses) and 1/4 peripheral T-cell lymphoma patients (partial response). Sustained responses were observed with ⩾32 cycles of treatment in two heavily pretreated follicular lymphoma patients. Results suggest weekly IV ixazomib is generally well tolerated and may be clinically active in relapsed/refractory lymphoma.
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Borrego-Diaz E, Powers BC, Azizov V, Lovell S, Reyes R, Chapman B, Tawfik O, McGregor D, Diaz FJ, Wang X, Veldhuizen PV. A potential regulatory loop between Lin28B:miR‑212 in androgen-independent prostate cancer. Int J Oncol 2014; 45:2421-9. [PMID: 25201220 PMCID: PMC4215582 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2014.2647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Lin28 is a family of RNA binding proteins and microRNA regulators. Two members of this family have been identified: Lin28A and Lin28B, which are encoded by genes localized in different chromosomes but share a high degree of sequence identity. The role of Lin28B in androgen-independent prostate cancer (AIPC) is not well understood. Lin28B is expressed in all grades of prostatic carcinomas and prostate cancer cell lines, but not in normal prostate tissue. In this study we found that Lin28B co-localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm of the DU145 AIPC. The expression of Lin28B protein positively correlated with the expression of the c-Myc protein in the prostate cancer cell lines and silencing of Lin28B also correlated with a lower expression of the c-Myc protein, but not with the downregulation of c-Myc messenger RNA (mRNA) in the DU145 AIPC cells. We hypothesized that Lin28B regulates the expression of c-Myc protein by altering intermediate c-Myc suppressors. Therefore, a microRNA profile of DU145 cells was performed after Lin28B siRNA silencing. Nineteen microRNAs were upregulated and eleven microRNAs were downregulated. The most upregulated microRNAs were miR-212 and miR-2278. Prior reports have found that miR-212 is suppressed in prostate cancer. We then ran TargetScan software to find potential target mRNAs of miR-212 and miR-2278, and it predicted Lin28B mRNA as a potential target of miR-212, but not miR-2278. TargetScan also predicted that c-Myc mRNA is not a potential target of miR-212 or miR-2278. These observations suggest that Lin28B:miR-212 may work as a regulatory loop in androgen-independent prostate cancer. Furthermore, we report a predictive 2-fold symmetric model generated by the superposition of the Lin28A structure onto the I-TASSER model of Lin28B. This structural model of Lin28B suggests that it shows unique microRNA binding characteristics. Thus, if Lin28B were to bind miRNAs in a manner similar to Lin28A, conformational changes would be necessary to prevent steric clashes in the C-terminal and linker regions between the CSD and ZNF domains.
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Albrecht H, Woodroof JM, Reyes R, Powers BC, Fraga GR. CD30 expression in cutaneous B-cell and post-transplant peripheral T-cell lymphoma: report of 2 cases. Dermatol Online J 2014; 20:13030/qt24t0s15d. [PMID: 25046457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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CD30 expression is the hallmark of the cutaneous CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders, lymphomatoid papulosis and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. We report CD30 expression in cutaneous follicle center cell lymphoma and in cutaneous post-transplant peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Histopathologists should be aware of CD30 expression in cutaneous lymphomas outside the realm of so-called CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders to avoid diagnostic errors and improper medical treatment.
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Rodríguez-Evora M, Reyes R, Alvarez-Lorenzo C, Concheiro A, Delgado A, Evora C. Bone regeneration induced by an in situ gel-forming poloxamine, bone morphogenetic protein-2 system. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2014; 10:959-69. [PMID: 24749391 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2014.1801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to confirm previously shown, in vitro osteogenic induction by the Tetronics T908 and T1307 in a critical-size, rat calvaria defect. In vivo, the osteogenic activity of the hydrogels was comparable to in vitro, but less pronounced. However, similar to in vitro, the system was strongly potentiated by incorporating 6.5 microg of bone morphogenetic protein-2 in solution or pre-encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid microspheres. These two systems extended the in vivo release of bone morphogenetic protein-2, determined with 125I- bone morphogenetic protein-2, for one and two additional weeks, respectively, time enough to fill approximately 40% and 90% of the defect with well-organized bone. Furthermore, the structural characteristics of Tetronic hydrogels together with their biocompatibility, injectability, and adaptability to multiple defect sizes and shapes suggest their role as new, potential bone morphogenetic protein-2 delivery, low-cost scaffolds for minor as well as critical bone defects.
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Trompier F, Romanyukha A, Reyes R, Vezin H, Queinnec F, Gourier D. State of the art in nail dosimetry: free radicals identification and reaction mechanisms. RADIATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOPHYSICS 2014; 53:291-303. [PMID: 24469226 PMCID: PMC3996284 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-014-0512-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/11/2014] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Until very recently, analysis of bone biopsies by means of the method of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) collected after surgery or amputation has been considered as the sole reliable method for radiation dose assessment in hands and feet. EPR measurements in finger- and toenail have been considered for accident dosimetry for a long time. Human nails are very attractive biophysical materials because they are easy to collect and pertinent to whole body irradiation. Information on the existence of a radiation-induced signal in human nails has been reported almost 25 years ago. However, no practical application of EPR dosimetry on nails is known to date because, from an EPR perspective, nails represent a very complex material. In addition to the radiation-induced signal (RIS), parasitic and intense signals are induced by the mechanical stress caused when collecting nail samples (mechanically induced signals-MIS). Moreover, it has been demonstrated that the RIS stability is strongly influenced not only by temperature but also by humidity. Most studies of human nails were carried out using conventional X-band microwave band (9 GHz). Higher frequency Q-band (37 GHz) provides higher spectral resolution which allows obtaining more detailed information on the nature of different radicals in human nails. Here, we present for the first time a complete description of the different EPR signals identified in nails including parasitic, intrinsic and RIS. EPR in both X- and Q-bands was used. Four different MIS signals and five different signals specific to irradiation with ionizing radiation have been identified. The most important outcome of this work is the identification of a stable RIS component. In contrast with other identified (unstable) RIS components, this component is thermally and time stable and not affected by the physical contact of fingernails with water. A detailed description of this signal is provided here. The discovery of stable radiation-induced radical(s) associated with the RIS component mentioned opens a way for broad application of EPR dosimetry in human nails. Consequently, several recent dosimetry assessments of real accident cases have been performed based on the described measurements and analyses of this component.
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Albrecht H, Woodroof JM, Reyes R, Powers BC, Fraga GR. CD30 expression in cutaneous B-cell and post-transplant peripheral T-cell lymphoma: report of 2 cases. Dermatol Online J 2014. [DOI: 10.5070/d3207023132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Puccio FA, Rojas R, Mosquera I, Hernandez A, Mosquera R, Jaua L, Lizarrale M, Cifarrelli D, Reyes R. Food allergy is an important diseases associated to fibromyalgia. Clin Transl Allergy 2013. [PMCID: PMC3723944 DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-3-s3-p120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Reyes R, Pec MK, Sánchez E, del Rosario C, Delgado A, Évora C. Comparative, osteochondral defect repair: stem cells versus chondrocytes versus bone morphogenetic protein-2, solely or in combination. Eur Cell Mater 2013; 25:351-65; discussion 365. [PMID: 23832688 DOI: 10.22203/ecm.v025a25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Full-thickness articular cartilage damage does not resolve spontaneously. Studies with growth factors, implantation of autologous chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells have led to variable, to some extent inconsistent, results. This work compares osteochondral knee-defect repair in rabbits upon implantation of a previously described alginate/(poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) osteochondral scaffold in distinct conditions. Systems were either in vitro pre-cultured with a small number of allogeneic chondrocytes under fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2 stimulation or the same amount of allogeneic, marrow derived, mesenchymal stem cells (without any pre-differentiation), or loaded with microsphere-encapsulated bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 within the alginate layer, or holding combinations of one or the other cell type with BMP-2. The experimental limit was 12 weeks, because a foregoing study with this release system had shown a maintained tissue response for at least 24 weeks post-operation. After only 6 weeks, histological analyses revealed newly formed cartilage-like tissue, which resembled the adjacent, normal cartilage in cell as well as BMP-2 treated defects, but cell therapy gave higher histological scores. This advantage evened out until 12 weeks. Combinations of cells and BMP-2 did not result in any additive or synergistic effect. Equally efficient osteochondral defect repair was achieved with chondrocyte, stem cell, and BMP-2 treatment. Expression of collagen X and collagen I, signs of ongoing ossification, were histologically undetectable, and the presence of aggrecan protein indicated cartilage-like tissue. In conclusion, further work should demonstrate whether spatiotemporally controlled, on-site BMP-2 release alone could become a feasible therapeutic approach to repair large osteochondral defects.
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Williams CB, Kambhampati S, Fiskus W, Wick J, Dutreix C, Ganguly S, Aljitawi O, Reyes R, Fleming A, Abhyankar S, Bhalla KN, McGuirk JP. Preclinical and phase I results of decitabine in combination with midostaurin (PKC412) for newly diagnosed elderly or relapsed/refractory adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Pharmacotherapy 2013; 33:1341-52. [PMID: 23798029 DOI: 10.1002/phar.1316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the preclinical activity, clinical maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and recommended phase II dose of midostaurin (MS) combined either sequentially or concurrently with intravenous decitabine (DAC) in newly diagnosed patients 60 years or older or relapsed/refractory adult patients (18 years or older) with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). PATIENTS AND METHODS Cultured and primary AML cells were treated with DAC and/or MS and analyzed by flow cytometry and immunoblot analyses. In the phase I study, 16 patients were enrolled; 8 were newly diagnosed patients 60 years or older and 8 were 18 years or older with relapsed AML. Only 2 of 16 patients (13%) had FLT3-internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations, and no patient had KIT mutations. RESULTS Compared with treatment with either agent alone, sequential treatment with DAC and MS exerted superior anti-AML activity in cultured and primary FLT3-ITD-expressing AML cells. In the subsequent phase I study, the MTD and schedule of administration of the combination was identified as DAC followed by MS. Three patients developed dose-limiting toxicities: two patients developed pulmonary edema requiring mechanical ventilation and one patient developed a prolonged QTc greater than 500 msec. Based on an intent-to-treat analysis, 57% of the patients achieved stable disease or better while enrolled in the trial; 25% had a complete hematologic response. Pharmacokinetic analysis revealed results similar to those previously reported for MS. CONCLUSION The in vitro combination of DAC and MS is synergistically active against FLT3-ITD mutations expressing AML cells. In a clinical setting, the combination of sequentially administered DAC followed by MS is possible without significant unexpected toxicity, but the concurrent administration of DAC and MS led to pulmonary toxicity after only a few doses. On the basis of these results, additional studies exploring the sequential combination of untreated AML in elderly patients are warranted to further evaluate this combination at the MTD.
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Rodríguez-Évora M, Delgado A, Reyes R, Hernández-Daranas A, Soriano I, San Román J, Evora C. Osteogenic effect of local, long versus short term BMP-2 delivery from a novel SPU-PLGA-βTCP concentric system in a critical size defect in rats. Eur J Pharm Sci 2013; 49:873-84. [PMID: 23797057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Revised: 06/04/2013] [Accepted: 06/06/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A concentric delivery system, composed of the three biomaterials SPU, PLGA, and βTCP (segmented polyurethane, poly[lactic-co-glycolic acid], and β-tricalcium phosphate) was fabricated as an external, porous ring of βTCP with a pasty core of a new SPU, mixed with PLGA microspheres. The regenerative effects of two distinct doses of either immediately available or continuously released rhBMP-2 were evaluated in an 8mm, critical calvaria defect in rats. Protein dose and release kinetics affected material resorption rates and the progression of the regeneration process. Groups treated with the empty system alone or in conjunction with free rhBMP-2 did not respond. By contrast, after 12 weeks, approximately 20% and 60% of the defects implanted with systems loaded with 1.6 μg and 6.5 μg rhBMP-2, respectively were healed, with all the growth factor being released in the course of 6 weeks. The NMR, FTIR, GPC, DSC, and histological analyses showed that PLGA microsphere degradation occurred independently of the regenerative process. However, the resorption rate of the SPU and βTCP did depend on the regeneration process, which was governed by dose and release rate of rhBMP-2. Furthermore, the biocompatibility and high capacity of adaptation to the defect convert the herein proposed, new SPU polymer into a potential material for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Reyes R, Gamermann D, Montagud A, Fuente D, Triana J, Urchueguía J, de Córdoba PF. Automation on the Generation of Genome-Scale Metabolic Models. J Comput Biol 2012; 19:1295-306. [DOI: 10.1089/cmb.2012.0183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Reyes R, Delgado A, Sánchez E, Fernández A, Hernández A, Evora C. Repair of an osteochondral defect by sustained delivery of BMP-2 or TGFβ1 from a bilayered alginate-PLGA scaffold. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2012; 8:521-33. [PMID: 22733683 DOI: 10.1002/term.1549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Revised: 02/04/2012] [Accepted: 05/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Regeneration of cartilage defects can be accelerated by localized delivery of appropriate growth factors (GFs) from scaffolds. In the present study we analysed the in vitro and in vivo release rates and delivery efficacies of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) from a bilayered system, applied for osteochondral defect repair in a rabbit model. A bone-orientated, porous PLGA cylinder was overlaid with GF containing PLGA microspheres, dispersed in an alginate matrix. Four microsphere formulations were incorporated: (a) blank ones; (b) microspheres containing 50 ng TGFβ1; (c) microspheres containing 2.5 µg BMP-2; and (d) microspheres containing 5 µg BMP-2. Release kinetics and tissue distributions were determined using iodinated ((125) I) GFs. Bioactivity of in vitro released BMP-2 and TGFβ1 was confirmed in cell-based assays. In vivo release profiles indicated good GF release control. 20% of BMP-2 and 15% of TGFβ1 were released during the first day. Virtually the total dose was delivered at the end of week 6. Significant histological differences were observed between untreated and GF-treated specimens, there being especially relevant short-term outcomes with 50 ng TGFβ1 and 5 µg BMP-2. Although the evaluation scores for the newly formed cartilage did not differ significantly, 5 µg BMP-2 gave rise to higher quality cartilage with improved surface regularity, tissue integration and increased collagen-type II and aggrecan immunoreactivity 2 weeks post-implantation. Hence, the bilayered system controlled GF release rates and led to preserved cartilage integrity from 12 weeks up to at least 24 weeks.
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Kambhampati S, Maddocks KJ, Rao R, Chauhan L, Das Gupta S, Ganguly S, Reyes R, Aljitawi OS, Schorno K, Ford K, Dickman ED, Byrd JC, Bhalla KN. Effect of auranofin on oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress as well as anti-CLL activity with proteasome inhibitor. J Clin Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e13568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e13568 Background: The gold-containing compound auranofin (AF) (Ridaura), is a treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, AF was shown to inhibit thioredoxin reductase (TRR), increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Methods: We determined the ability of AF (250 to 1000 nM) to induce oxidative, proteotoxic and lethal endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in CD19+ primary CLL cells, including those with deletion of chromosome 17p. Results: Treatment with AF induced 20 to 40% increase in ROS levels, decreased TRR activity (mean of 45%), but not its protein expression, in CLL cells. AF-mediated oxidative stress induced NRF2 activity with increase in hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1) and glutamate cysteine ligase modifier (GCLM) levels. AF induced ER stress, associated with increase in GRP78 and the pro-apoptotic transcription factor CHOP protein levels. AF also induced the pro-apoptotic BH3-only domain protein BIM. Exposure to AF increased the intracellular levels of misfolded polyubiquitylated proteins. This disrupted the binding of heat shock protein (hsp) 90 with histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6), resulting in hyperacetylation and inhibition of the chaperone function of hsp90. This led to proteasomal degradation of CLL-relevant hsp90 client proteins, including ZAP70, c-Raf and AKT. Nuclear STAT3 levels also declined. Exposure to AF induced significantly more apoptosis (range 40 to 60%) in primary CLL cells, as compared to CD19+ normal B cells and CD34+ human cord blood and bone marrow progenitor cells (< 15% apoptosis) (p < 0.01). AF treatment also induced apoptosis in CD19+ cells from patients with poor prognosis CLL with deletion of 17p or with deletion of 13q. Co-treatment with AF and the proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib or the GCLM antagonist buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) synergistically induced apoptosis in primary CLL cells. A FDA IND-supported phase II clinical trial of AF (6 to 9 mg PO/day) with correlative biomarker analysis (as above) is underway and three patients are enrolled. Conclusions: These findings support the full evaluation of clinical activity and predictive biomarkers of response to the re-purposed AF in patients with CLL.
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Bhalla KN, Fiskus W, Sharma S, Horrigan S, Mudunuru U, Reyes R, Abhyankar SH, McGuirk J, Aljitawi OS, Ganguly S. Anti-AML activity of a novel beta-catenin antagonist BC2059. J Clin Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.10605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10605 Background: The canonical WNT-β-catenin pathway is essential for self-renewal, growth and survivalof AML stem and progenitor cells. Deregulated WNT signaling inhibits degradation of β-catenin, causing increased nuclear translocation and interaction of β-catenin with the TCF/LEF transcription factor, which up regulates cyclin D1, Myc and survivin expression in AML progenitor cells. BC2059 (β-Cat Pharmaceuticals) is a potent, small molecule, anthraquinone oxime-analog, which inhibits WNT-β catenin pathway by promoting the degradation and attenuation of β-catenin levels. Methods: We determined the in vitro anti-AML activity of BC2059 (BC) (250 to 1000 nM) against cultured and primary human AML blast progenitors, as well as evaluated the in vivo anti-AML efficacy of BC in NOD-SCID and NOD-SCID-IL2γ receptor deficient (NSG) mice. Results: BC induced cell cycle G1 phase accumulation and apoptosis (40%) of the cultured OCI-AML3, HL-60 and HEL92.1.7 (HEL) AML cells. BC dose-dependently also induced apoptosis of primary AML versus normal progenitors. Treatment with BC resulted in proteasomal degradation and decline in the nuclear levels of β-catenin, which led to decreased activity of the LEF1/TCF4 transcription factor highlighted by reduced TOP-FLASH luciferase activity in the AML cells. This was associated with reduced protein levels of cyclin D1, MYC and survivin. Co-treatment with BC and the histone deacetylase inhibitor panobinostat (PS) (10 to 20 nM) synergistically induced apoptosis of cultured and primary AML blasts. Following tail vein infusion and establishment of AML by OCI-AML3 or HEL cells in NOD-SCID mice, treatment with BC (5, 10 or 15 mg/kg b.i.w, IV) for three weeks demonstrated improved survival, as compared to the control mice (p <0. 001). Survival was further improved upon co-treatment with BC and PS (5 mg/kg IP, MWF). BC treatment (5 or 10 mg/kg IV) also dramatically improved survival of NSG mice with established human AML following tail-vein injection of primary AML blasts expressing FLT3 ITD. Mice did not experience any toxicity or weight loss. Conclusions: These findings highlight the notable pre-clinical in vitro and in vivo activity and warrant further development and in vivo testing of BC against human AML.
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Guañabens N, Monegal A, Muxi A, Martinez-Ferrer A, Reyes R, Caballería J, Del Río L, Peris P, Pons F, Parés A. Patients with cirrhosis and ascites have false values of bone density: implications for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2012; 23:1481-7. [PMID: 21877201 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-011-1756-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 08/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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UNLABELLED The effect of ascites on bone densitometry has been assessed in 25 patients with advanced cirrhosis, and it was concluded that ascites over 4 l causes inaccuracy of BMD measurements, particularly at the lumbar spine. This fact must be considered when assessing bone mass in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. INTRODUCTION Bone mineral density (BMD) measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the best procedure for assessment of osteoporosis and fracture risk, but BMD values at the central skeleton may be influenced by changes in soft tissues. Therefore, we have studied the effect of ascites on BMD. METHODS BMD was measured by DXA at the lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip, just before and shortly after therapeutic paracentesis in 25 patients with advanced liver cirrhosis. Changes in BMD, lean and fat mass, abdominal diameter and weight, as well as the amount of removed ascites were measured. RESULTS The amount of drained ascites was 6.6 ± 0.5 l (range: 3.0 to 12.7 l). After paracentesis, BMD increased at the lumbar spine (from 0.944 ± 0.035 to 0.997 ± 0.038 g/cm(2), p < 0.001) and at the total hip (from 0.913 ± 0.036 to 0.926 ± 0.036 g/cm(2), p < 0.01). Patients with a volume of drained ascites higher than 4 l showed a significant increase in lumbar BMD (7.0%), compared with patients with a lower amount (1.5%) (p < 0.03). The decrease in total soft tissue mass correlated with the amount of removed ascites (r = 0.951, p < 0.001). Diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia changed after paracentesis in 12% of patients. CONCLUSION Ascites over 4 l causes inaccuracy of BMD measurements, particularly at the lumbar spine. This fact must be considered when assessing bone mass in patients with advanced cirrhosis.
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Maldonado-Macías A, Reyes R, Guillen L, García J. Software development for the evaluation of the ergonomic compatibility on the selection of advanced manufacturing technology. Work 2012; 41 Suppl 1:1782-9. [PMID: 22316972 DOI: 10.3233/wor-2012-0386-1782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) is one of the most relevant resources that companies have to achieve competitiveness and best performance. The selection of AMT is a complex problem which involves significant amount of information and uncertainty when multiple aspects must be taken into consideration. Actual models for the selection of AMT are found scarce of the Human Factors and Ergonomics perspective which can lead to a more complete and reliable decision. This paper presents the development of software that enhances the application of an Ergonomic Compatibility Evaluation Model that supports decision making processes taking into consideration ergonomic attributes of designs. Ergonomic Compatibility is a construct used in this model and it is mainly based in the concept of human-artifact compatibility on human compatible systems. Also, an Axiomatic Design approach by the use of the Information Axiom was evolved under a fuzzy environment to obtain the Ergonomic Incompatibility Content. The extension of this axiom for the evaluation of ergonomic compatibility requirements was the theoretical framework of this research. An incremental methodology of four stages was used to design and develop the software that enables to compare AMT alternatives by the evaluation of Ergonomic Compatibility Attributes.
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