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Zhou X, Ji Y, Zhou J. Multiple Strategies to Develop Small Molecular KRAS Directly Bound Inhibitors. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083615. [PMID: 37110848 PMCID: PMC10146153 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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KRAS gene mutation is widespread in tumors and plays an important role in various malignancies. Targeting KRAS mutations is regarded as the "holy grail" of targeted cancer therapies. Recently, multiple strategies, including covalent binding strategy, targeted protein degradation strategy, targeting protein and protein interaction strategy, salt bridge strategy, and multivalent strategy, have been adopted to develop KRAS direct inhibitors for anti-cancer therapy. Various KRAS-directed inhibitors have been developed, including the FDA-approved drugs sotorasib and adagrasib, KRAS-G12D inhibitor MRTX1133, and KRAS-G12V inhibitor JAB-23000, etc. The different strategies greatly promote the development of KRAS inhibitors. Herein, the strategies are summarized, which would shed light on the drug discovery for both KRAS and other "undruggable" targets.
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- Xile Zhou
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Drug Development and Innovation Center, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, 688 Yingbin Road, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Drug Development and Innovation Center, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, 688 Yingbin Road, Jinhua 321004, China
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Yang M, Wang X, Ye Z, Liu T, Meng Y, Duan Y, Yuan X, Yue X, Deng W, Liu RY. Mitochondrial creatine kinase 1 regulates the cell cycle in non-small cell lung cancer via activation of cyclin-dependent kinase 4. Respir Res 2023; 24:111. [PMID: 37061730 PMCID: PMC10105958 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-023-02417-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the main type of the most common malignant tumor in the world. Previous studies have shown that the expression level of mitochondrial creatine kinase 1 (CKMT1) is abnormal in NSCLC, but the mechanism of its effect remains unclear. Therefore, in this study, we intend to clarify the potential mechanism of CKMT1 in NSCLC and provide the theoretical basis for the clinical application of CKMT1. METHODS The function of CKMT1 in NSCLC was identified by analyzing the GEO dataset and evaluating using in vitro and in vivo models. Protein mass spectrometry was used to find proteins interacting with CKMT1, and Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and GST-pull down experiments were used to verify the interaction between proteins. The immunofluorescence (IF) assay was used to explore the functional position of CKMT1 in cells. The effect of CKMT1 expression level on the efficacy of paclitaxel (TAX) in the treatment of NSCLC was analyzed by a combined TAX experiment in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS CKMT1 expression was increased in NSCLC and CKMT1 promoted the proliferation of NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo. CKMT1 knockdown resulted in a significantly increased G0/G1 fraction and decreased S phase cell fraction, indicating G1 phase arrest. Mechanically, the cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) was identified to interact with CKMT1, and the crucial binding areas were focused on the DH domain of CKMT1 and the N- and C-terminal of CDK4. A fraction of the CDK4 proteins colocalize and interact with the CKMT1 at mitochondria, the level of phosphorylated CDK4 was regulated by CKMT1. Hence, the decrease in CKMT1 expression level could increase the antitumor effect of G2/M cell cycle antagonist-TAX in NSCLC in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSIONS CKMT1 could interact with CDK4 in mitochondria and regulate the phosphorylated level of CDK4, thus contributing to the proliferation and cell cycle transition of NSCLC cells. And CKMT1 could be a potential target to improve the sensitivity of chemotherapy based on TAX.
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- Mengjie Yang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan People's Hospital, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
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He X, Sun Y, Lu J, Naz F, Ma S, Liu J. Cytoplasmic DNAs: Sources, sensing, and roles in the development of lung inflammatory diseases and cancer. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1117760. [PMID: 37122745 PMCID: PMC10130589 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1117760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Cytoplasmic DNA is emerging as a pivotal contributor to the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and cancer, such as COVID-19 and lung carcinoma. However, the complexity of various cytoplasmic DNA-related pathways and their crosstalk remains challenging to distinguish their specific roles in many distinct inflammatory diseases, especially for the underlying mechanisms. Here, we reviewed the latest findings on cytoplasmic DNA and its signaling pathways in inflammatory lung conditions and lung cancer progression. We found that sustained activation of cytoplasmic DNA sensing pathways contributes to the development of common lung diseases, which may result from external factors or mutations of key genes in the organism. We further discussed the interplays between cytoplasmic DNA and anti-inflammatory or anti-tumor effects for potential immunotherapy. In sum, this review aids in understanding the roles of cytoplasmic DNAs and exploring more therapeutic strategies.
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- Xintong He
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, China
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, China
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, China
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, China
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- Hangzhou Cancer Institution, Affiliated Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, China
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Biomedical and Heath Translational Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Haining, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Jiang H, Fan Y, Wang X, Wang J, Yang H, Fan W, Tang C. Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Quinazoline SOS1 Inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2023; 88:129265. [PMID: 37011767 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2023.129265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Son of sevenless 1 (SOS1) is a vital guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEFs) that activates rat sarcoma (Ras) protein in cells. SOS1 inhibitors can effectively inhibit the expression of downstream signaling pathways by blocking the interaction between SOS1 and Ras protein. Here, we designed and synthesized a series of quinazoline-based compounds, and conducted subsequent evaluations of their biological activities. Among them, the comparable compounds I-2 (IC50=20nM, against SOS1) I-5 (IC50=18nM, against SOS1) and I-10 (IC50=8.5nM, against SOS1) have kinase activity equivalent to BAY-293 (IC50=6.6nM, against SOS1), and I-10 also has cell activity equivalent to BAY-293, providing a theoretical reference for subsequent related researches on SOS1 inhibitors.
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Ibrahim R, Khoury R, Ibrahim T, Assi T, Cesne AL. KRAS G12C mutation: from black sheep to key player in pancreatic cancer treatment. Future Oncol 2023; 19:485-488. [PMID: 36946253 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2023-0067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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- Rebecca Ibrahim
- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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Pan H, Ho SE, Xue C, Cui J, Ross LS, Li F, Solomon RA, Connolly ES, Reilly MP. Atherosclerosis is a smooth muscle cell-driven tumor-like disease. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.03.06.531330. [PMID: 36945644 PMCID: PMC10028828 DOI: 10.1101/2023.03.06.531330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, is a chronic inflammatory disease involving pathological activation of multiple cell types, such as immunocytes (e.g., macrophage, T cells), smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and endothelial cells. Multiple lines of evidence have suggested that SMC "phenotypic switching" plays a central role in atherosclerosis development and complications. Yet, SMC roles and mechanisms underlying the disease pathogenesis are poorly understood. Here, employing SMC lineage tracing mice, comprehensive molecular, cellular, histological, and computational profiling, coupled to genetic and pharmacological studies, we reveal that atherosclerosis, in terms of SMC behaviors, share extensive commonalities with tumors. SMC-derived cells in the disease show multiple characteristics of tumor cell biology, including genomic instability, replicative immortality, malignant proliferation, resistance to cell death, invasiveness, and activation of comprehensive cancer-associated gene regulatory networks. SMC-specific expression of oncogenic KrasG12D accelerates SMC phenotypic switching and exacerbates atherosclerosis. Moreover, we present a proof of concept showing that niraparib, an anti-cancer drug targeting DNA damage repair, attenuates atherosclerosis progression and induces regression of lesions in advanced disease in mouse models. Our work provides systematic evidence that atherosclerosis is a tumor-like disease, deepening the understanding of its pathogenesis and opening prospects for novel precision molecular strategies to prevent and treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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- Huize Pan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
- Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Alam M, Hasan GM, Eldin SM, Adnan M, Riaz MB, Islam A, Khan I, Hassan MI. Investigating regulated signaling pathways in therapeutic targeting of non-small cell lung carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 161:114452. [PMID: 36878052 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common malignancy worldwide. The signaling cascades are stimulated via genetic modifications in upstream signaling molecules, which affect apoptotic, proliferative, and differentiation pathways. Dysregulation of these signaling cascades causes cancer-initiating cell proliferation, cancer development, and drug resistance. Numerous efforts in the treatment of NSCLC have been undertaken in the past few decades, enhancing our understanding of the mechanisms of cancer development and moving forward to develop effective therapeutic approaches. Modifications of transcription factors and connected pathways are utilized to develop new treatment options for NSCLC. Developing designed inhibitors targeting specific cellular signaling pathways in tumor progression has been recommended for the therapeutic management of NSCLC. This comprehensive review provided deeper mechanistic insights into the molecular mechanism of action of various signaling molecules and their targeting in the clinical management of NSCLC.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdnask, Poland; Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India.
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Zheng D, Li J, Yan H, Zhang G, Li W, Chu E, Wei N. Emerging roles of Aurora-A kinase in cancer therapy resistance. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023. [PMID: 37521867 PMCID: PMC10372834 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Aurora kinase A (Aurora-A), a serine/threonine kinase, plays a pivotal role in various cellular processes, including mitotic entry, centrosome maturation and spindle formation. Overexpression or gene-amplification/mutation of Aurora-A kinase occurs in different types of cancer, including lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer. Alteration of Aurora-A impacts multiple cancer hallmarks, especially, immortalization, energy metabolism, immune escape and cell death resistance which are involved in cancer progression and resistance. This review highlights the most recent advances in the oncogenic roles and related multiple cancer hallmarks of Aurora-A kinase-driving cancer therapy resistance, including chemoresistance (taxanes, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide), targeted therapy resistance (osimertinib, imatinib, sorafenib, etc.), endocrine therapy resistance (tamoxifen, fulvestrant) and radioresistance. Specifically, the mechanisms of Aurora-A kinase promote acquired resistance through modulating DNA damage repair, feedback activation bypass pathways, resistance to apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagy, metastasis, and stemness. Noticeably, our review also summarizes the promising synthetic lethality strategy for Aurora-A inhibitors in RB1, ARID1A and MYC gene mutation tumors, and potential synergistic strategy for mTOR, PAK1, MDM2, MEK inhibitors or PD-L1 antibodies combined with targeting Aurora-A kinase. In addition, we discuss the design and development of the novel class of Aurora-A inhibitors in precision medicine for cancer treatment.
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Rafael D, Montero S, Carcavilla P, Andrade F, German-Cortés J, Diaz-Riascos ZV, Seras-Franzoso J, Llaguno M, Fernández B, Pereira A, Duran-Lara EF, Schwartz S, Abasolo I. Intracellular Delivery of Anti-Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Antibodies Mediated by Polymeric Micelles Exerts Strong In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Tumorigenic Activity in Kirsten Rat Sarcoma-Mutated Cancers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:10398-10413. [PMID: 36795046 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene (KRAS) is one of the most well-known proto-oncogenes, frequently mutated in pancreatic and colorectal cancers, among others. We hypothesized that the intracellular delivery of anti-KRAS antibodies (KRAS-Ab) with biodegradable polymeric micelles (PM) would block the overactivation of the KRAS-associated cascades and revert the effect of its mutation. To this end, PM-containing KRAS-Ab (PM-KRAS) were obtained using Pluronic F127. The feasibility of using PM for antibody encapsulation as well as the conformational change of the polymer and its intermolecular interactions with the antibodies was studied, for the first time, using in silico modeling. In vitro, encapsulation of KRAS-Ab allowed their intracellular delivery in different pancreatic and colorectal cancer cell lines. Interestingly, PM-KRAS promoted a high proliferation impairment in regular cultures of KRAS-mutated HCT116 and MIA PaCa-2 cells, whereas the effect was neglectable in non-mutated or KRAS-independent HCT-8 and PANC-1 cancer cells, respectively. Additionally, PM-KRAS induced a remarkable inhibition of the colony formation ability in low-attachment conditions in KRAS-mutated cells. In vivo, when compared with the vehicle, the intravenous administration of PM-KRAS significantly reduced tumor volume growth in HCT116 subcutaneous tumor-bearing mice. Analysis of the KRAS-mediated cascade in cell cultures and tumor samples showed that the effect of PM-KRAS was mediated by a significant reduction of the ERK phosphorylation and a decrease in expression in the stemness-related genes. Altogether, these results unprecedently demonstrate that the delivery of KRAS-Ab mediated by PM can safely and effectively reduce the tumorigenicity and the stemness properties of KRAS-dependent cells, thus bringing up new possibilities to reach undruggable intracellular targets.
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- Diana Rafael
- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR)/U20 ICTS Nanbiosis, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Departament de Farmàcia i Tecnologia Farmacèutica i Fisicoquímica, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR)/U20 ICTS Nanbiosis, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica y Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Metropolitan Region 8380492, Chile
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- Bio and NanoMaterials Lab, Drug Delivery and Controlled Release, Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, P.O. Box 747, Talca, Maule 1141, Chile
- Center for Nanomedicine, Diagnostic & Drug Development (ND3), Universidad de Talca, P.O. Box 747, Talca, Maule 1141, Chile
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Servei de Bioquímica, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Drug Delivery & Targeting, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR)/U20 ICTS Nanbiosis, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Servei de Bioquímica, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 08035, Spain
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Mohd Yunos RI, Ab Mutalib NS, Khoo JS, Saidin S, Ishak M, Syafruddin SE, Tieng FYF, Md Yusof NF, Abd Razak MR, Mahamad Nadzir N, Abu N, Rose IM, Sagap I, Mazlan L, Jamal R. Whole genome sequencing of Malaysian colorectal cancer patients reveals specific druggable somatic mutations. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 9:997747. [PMID: 36866106 PMCID: PMC9972984 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.997747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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The incidences of colorectal cancer (CRC) are continuously increasing in some areas of the world, including Malaysia. In this study, we aimed to characterize the landscape of somatic mutations using the whole-genome sequencing approach and identify druggable somatic mutations specific to Malaysian patients. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on the genomic DNA obtained from 50 Malaysian CRC patients' tissues. We discovered the top significantly mutated genes were APC, TP53, KRAS, TCF7L2 and ACVR2A. Four novel, non-synonymous variants were identified in three genes, which were KDM4E, MUC16 and POTED. At least one druggable somatic alteration was identified in 88% of our patients. Among them were two frameshift mutations in RNF43 (G156fs and P192fs) predicted to have responsive effects against the Wnt pathway inhibitor. We found that the exogenous expression of this RNF43 mutation in CRC cells resulted in increased cell proliferation and sensitivity against LGK974 drug treatment and G1 cell cycle arrest. In conclusion, this study uncovered our local CRC patients' genomic landscape and druggable alterations. It also highlighted the role of specific RNF43 frameshift mutations, which unveil the potential of an alternative treatment targeting the Wnt/β-Catenin signalling pathway and could be beneficial, especially to Malaysian CRC patients.
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, ; Rahman Jamal,
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, ; Rahman Jamal,
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Menjivar RE, Nwosu ZC, Du W, Donahue KL, Hong HS, Espinoza C, Brown K, Velez-Delgado A, Yan W, Lima F, Bischoff A, Kadiyala P, Salas-Escabillas D, Crawford HC, Bednar F, Carpenter E, Zhang Y, Halbrook CJ, Lyssiotis CA, Pasca di Magliano M. Arginase 1 is a key driver of immune suppression in pancreatic cancer. eLife 2023; 12:e80721. [PMID: 36727849 PMCID: PMC10260021 DOI: 10.7554/elife.80721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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An extensive fibroinflammatory stroma rich in macrophages is a hallmark of pancreatic cancer. In this disease, it is well appreciated that macrophages are immunosuppressive and contribute to the poor response to immunotherapy; however, the mechanisms of immune suppression are complex and not fully understood. Immunosuppressive macrophages are classically defined by the expression of the enzyme Arginase 1 (ARG1), which we demonstrated is potently expressed in pancreatic tumor-associated macrophages from both human patients and mouse models. While routinely used as a polarization marker, ARG1 also catabolizes arginine, an amino acid required for T cell activation and proliferation. To investigate this metabolic function, we used a genetic and a pharmacologic approach to target Arg1 in pancreatic cancer. Genetic inactivation of Arg1 in macrophages, using a dual recombinase genetically engineered mouse model of pancreatic cancer, delayed formation of invasive disease, while increasing CD8+ T cell infiltration. Additionally, Arg1 deletion induced compensatory mechanisms, including Arg1 overexpression in epithelial cells, namely Tuft cells, and Arg2 overexpression in a subset of macrophages. To overcome these compensatory mechanisms, we used a pharmacological approach to inhibit arginase. Treatment of established tumors with the arginase inhibitor CB-1158 exhibited further increased CD8+ T cell infiltration, beyond that seen with the macrophage-specific knockout, and sensitized the tumors to anti-PD1 immune checkpoint blockade. Our data demonstrate that Arg1 drives immune suppression in pancreatic cancer by depleting arginine and inhibiting T cell activation.
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- Rosa E Menjivar
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Cancer Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Immunology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Cancer Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Immunology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborUnited States
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- Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborUnited States
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterolog, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of California, IrvineIrvineUnited States
- Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, IrvineIrvineUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Cancer Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborUnited States
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterolog, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Cancer Biology Program, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn ArborUnited States
- Henry Ford Pancreatic Cancer CenterDetroitUnited States
- Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborUnited States
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Hsu CH, Weng PW, Chen MY, Yeh CT, Setiawan SA, Yadav VK, Wu ATH, Tzeng DTW, Gong JX, Yang Z, Tzeng YM. Therapeutic targeting of hepatocellular carcinoma cells with antrocinol, a novel, dual-specificity, small-molecule inhibitor of the KRAS and ERK oncogenic signaling pathways. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 370:110329. [PMID: 36565974 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Until recently, sorafenib has been the only treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Some patients, however, exhibit resistance to this treatment and subsequently experience cancer progression, recurrence, or death. Therefore, identifying a new alternative treatment for patients with little or no response to sorafenib treatment is vital. In this study, we explored the therapeutic potential and underlying molecular mechanism of antrocinol ((3aS,4R,6aS,10aR)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-7,7-dimethyldecahydro-1H-naphtho[1,8a-c]furan-1-one) in patients with HCC. The results indicated that antrocinol was more therapeutically effective than antrocin, Stivarga, and sorafenib against HCC cell lines. Antrocinol also substantially suppressed the expression of KRAS-GTP, p-MEK1/2, p-ERK1/2, and p-AKT in the Huh7 cell line. Additionally, antrocinol-induced apoptosis in the Huh7 cell line, inhibited the formation of tumorspheres, and suppressed the expression of cancer stem cell markers CD133, KLF4, CD44, OCT4, SOX2, and c-Myc. Animal studies revealed that antrocinol alone considerably suppressed tumor growth in nonobese diabetic/severe combined immunodeficient mice inoculated with Huh7 tumorspheres. It also synergistically enhanced the anticancer effect of sorafenib, resulting in enhanced suppression of tumor growth (p < 0.001) and tumorsphere formation (p < 0.001). In tumor samples resected from mice treated with antrocinol alone or in combination with sorafenib, immunohistochemical analysis revealed an increase in BAX expression and a decrease in ERK and AKT protein expression. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the anti-HCC activity of antrocinol. With its higher therapeutic efficacy than that of sorafenib, antrocinol is a candidate drug for patients with HCC who demonstrate little or no response to sorafenib treatment.
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- Chia-Hung Hsu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, 11031, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan; Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan; Continuing Education Program of Food Biotechnology Applications, College of Science and Engineering, National Taitung University, Taitung, 95092, Taiwan
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- International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program of Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China; Lifebit, London, EC2A 2AP, UK
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- Laboratory of Chemical Genomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Genomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China; Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, Taitung, 95092, Taiwan; Department of Applied Chemistry, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 41349, Taiwan.
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Jia B, Xia P, Dong J, Feng W, Wang W, Liu E, Jiang G, Qin Y. Genetic testing and prognosis of sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma patients. Front Oncol 2023; 12:1086908. [PMID: 36741696 PMCID: PMC9891294 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1086908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma (SHC) is a rare epithelial malignancy with high invasiveness and poor prognosis. However, the molecular characteristics and main driver genes for SHC have not been determined. The aim of this study is to explore the potentially actionable mutations of driver genes, which may provide more therapeutic options for SHC. Methods In this study, DNA extraction and library preparation were performed using tumor tissues from 28 SHC patients. Then we used Miseq platform (Illumina) to sequence the target-enriched library, and we aligned and processed the sequencing data. The gene groups were tested for SNVs/Indels/CNVs. Tumor mutation burden (TMB) was assessed by the 425-cancer-relevant gene panel. Multivariate analysis of COX's model was used for survival analysis (OS) of patients' clinical characteristics. Result The median overall survival (OS) of the patients was only 4.4 months. TP53, TERT, and KRAS were the top three frequently mutated genes, with frequencies of 89.3%, 64.3%, and 21.4%, respectively. A considerable number of patients carried mutations in genes involved in the TP53 pathway (96%) and DNA Damage Repair (DDR) pathway (21%). Multiple potentially actionable mutations, such as NTRK1 fusions and BRCA1/2 mutations, were identified in SHCs. Conclusions This study shows a landscape of gene mutations in SHC. SHC has high mutation rates in TP53 pathway and DDR pathway. The potentially actionable mutations of driver genes may provide more therapeutic options for SHC. Survival analysis found that age, smoking, drinking, and tumor diameter may be independent prognostic predictors of SHC.
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- Bin Jia
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,*Correspondence: Guozhong Jiang, ; Yanru Qin,
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,*Correspondence: Guozhong Jiang, ; Yanru Qin,
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Yaeger R, Weiss J, Pelster MS, Spira AI, Barve M, Ou SHI, Leal TA, Bekaii-Saab TS, Paweletz CP, Heavey GA, Christensen JG, Velastegui K, Kheoh T, Der-Torossian H, Klempner SJ. Adagrasib with or without Cetuximab in Colorectal Cancer with Mutated KRAS G12C. N Engl J Med 2023; 388:44-54. [PMID: 36546659 PMCID: PMC9908297 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2212419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 121.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adagrasib, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of mutant KRAS G12C protein, has shown clinical activity in pretreated patients with several tumor types, including colorectal cancer. Preclinical studies suggest that combining a KRAS G12C inhibitor with an epidermal growth factor receptor antibody could be an effective clinical strategy. METHODS In this phase 1-2, open-label, nonrandomized clinical trial, we assigned heavily pretreated patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with mutant KRAS G12C to receive adagrasib monotherapy (600 mg orally twice daily) or adagrasib (at the same dose) in combination with intravenous cetuximab once a week (with an initial loading dose of 400 mg per square meter of body-surface area, followed by a dose of 250 mg per square meter) or every 2 weeks (with a dose of 500 mg per square meter). The primary end points were objective response (complete or partial response) and safety. RESULTS As of June 16, 2022, a total of 44 patients had received adagrasib, and 32 had received combination therapy with adagrasib and cetuximab, with a median follow-up of 20.1 months and 17.5 months, respectively. In the monotherapy group (43 evaluable patients), a response was reported in 19% of the patients (95% confidence interval [CI], 8 to 33). The median response duration was 4.3 months (95% CI, 2.3 to 8.3), and the median progression-free survival was 5.6 months (95% CI, 4.1 to 8.3). In the combination-therapy group (28 evaluable patients), the response was 46% (95% CI, 28 to 66). The median response duration was 7.6 months (95% CI, 5.7 to not estimable), and the median progression-free survival was 6.9 months (95% CI, 5.4 to 8.1). The percentage of grade 3 or 4 treatment-related adverse events was 34% in the monotherapy group and 16% in the combination-therapy group. No grade 5 adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS Adagrasib had antitumor activity in heavily pretreated patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with mutant KRAS G12C, both as oral monotherapy and in combination with cetuximab. The median response duration was more than 6 months in the combination-therapy group. Reversible adverse events were common in the two groups. (Funded by Mirati Therapeutics; KRYSTAL-1 ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03785249.).
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- Rona Yaeger
- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (R.Y.); Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill (J.W.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.S.P.); Virginia Cancer Specialists, NEXT Oncology-Virginia, Fairfax (A.I.S.); US Oncology Research, the Woodlands (A.I.S.), and Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Dallas (M.B.) - both in Texas; the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (J.G.C., K.V., T.K., H.D.-T.) - all in California; the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta (T.A.L.); Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona (T.S.B.-S.); Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science and the Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (C.P.P., G.A.H.), and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (S.J.K.) - both in Boston
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Li MM, Awasthi S, Ghosh S, Bisht D, Coban Akdemir ZH, Sheynkman GM, Sahni N, Yi SS. Gain-of-Function Variomics and Multi-omics Network Biology for Precision Medicine. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2660:357-372. [PMID: 37191809 PMCID: PMC10476052 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3163-8_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Traditionally, disease causal mutations were thought to disrupt gene function. However, it becomes more clear that many deleterious mutations could exhibit a "gain-of-function" (GOF) behavior. Systematic investigation of such mutations has been lacking and largely overlooked. Advances in next-generation sequencing have identified thousands of genomic variants that perturb the normal functions of proteins, further contributing to diverse phenotypic consequences in disease. Elucidating the functional pathways rewired by GOF mutations will be crucial for prioritizing disease-causing variants and their resultant therapeutic liabilities. In distinct cell types (with varying genotypes), precise signal transduction controls cell decision, including gene regulation and phenotypic output. When signal transduction goes awry due to GOF mutations, it would give rise to various disease types. Quantitative and molecular understanding of network perturbations by GOF mutations may provide explanations for 'missing heritability" in previous genome-wide association studies. We envision that it will be instrumental to push current paradigm toward a thorough functional and quantitative modeling of all GOF mutations and their mechanistic molecular events involved in disease development and progression. Many fundamental questions pertaining to genotype-phenotype relationships remain unresolved. For example, which GOF mutations are key for gene regulation and cellular decisions? What are the GOF mechanisms at various regulation levels? How do interaction networks undergo rewiring upon GOF mutations? Is it possible to leverage GOF mutations to reprogram signal transduction in cells, aiming to cure disease? To begin to address these questions, we will cover a wide range of topics regarding GOF disease mutations and their characterization by multi-omic networks. We highlight the fundamental function of GOF mutations and discuss the potential mechanistic effects in the context of signaling networks. We also discuss advances in bioinformatic and computational resources, which will dramatically help with studies on the functional and phenotypic consequences of GOF mutations.
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- Mark M Li
- Livestrong Cancer Institutes, Department of Oncology, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Human Genetics Center, Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Center for Public Health Genomics, and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
- Quantitative and Computational Biosciences Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Livestrong Cancer Institutes, Department of Oncology, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
- Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES), The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs (ILSGP), College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
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Ali S, Ali U, Qamar A, Zafar I, Yaqoob M, Ain QU, Rashid S, Sharma R, Nafidi HA, Bin Jardan YA, Bourhia M. Predicting the effects of rare genetic variants on oncogenic signaling pathways: A computational analysis of HRAS protein function. Front Chem 2023; 11:1173624. [PMID: 37153521 PMCID: PMC10160440 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1173624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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The HRAS gene plays a crucial role in regulating essential cellular processes for life, and this gene's misregulation is linked to the development of various types of cancers. Nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (nsSNPs) within the coding region of HRAS can cause detrimental mutations that disrupt wild-type protein function. In the current investigation, we have employed in-silico methodologies to anticipate the consequences of infrequent genetic variations on the functional properties of the HRAS protein. We have discovered a total of 50 nsSNPs, of which 23 were located in the exon region of the HRAS gene and denoting that they were expected to cause harm or be deleterious. Out of these 23, 10 nsSNPs ([G60V], [G60D], [R123P], [D38H], [I46T], [G115R], [R123G], [P11OL], [A59L], and [G13R]) were identified as having the most delterious effect based on results of SIFT analysis and PolyPhen2 scores ranging from 0.53 to 69. The DDG values -3.21 kcal/mol to 0.87 kcal/mol represent the free energy change associated with protein stability upon mutation. Interestingly, we identified that the three mutations (Y4C, T58I, and Y12E) were found to improve the structural stability of the protein. We performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the structural and dynamic effects of HRAS mutations. Our results showed that the stable model of HRAS had a significantly lower energy value of -18756 kj/mol compared to the initial model of -108915 kj/mol. The RMSD value for the wild-type complex was 4.40 Å, and the binding energies for the G60V, G60D, and D38H mutants were -107.09 kcal/mol, -109.42 kcal/mol, and -107.18 kcal/mol, respectively as compared to wild-type HRAS protein had -105.85 kcal/mol. The result of our investigation presents convincing corroboration for the potential functional significance of nsSNPs in augmenting HRAS expression and adding to the activation of malignant oncogenic signalling pathways.
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- Sadaqat Ali
- Medical Department, DHQ Hospital Bhawalnagr, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Sahiwal Medical College Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, ARID University-Barani Institute of Sciences Burewala Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- *Correspondence: Mohammed Bourhia, ; Rohit Sharma,
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
- *Correspondence: Mohammed Bourhia, ; Rohit Sharma,
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Leptomeningeal metastases represent an aggressive stage of cancer with few durable treatment options. Improved understanding of cancer biology, neoplastic reliance on oncogenic driver mutations, and complex immune system interactions have resulted in an explosion in cancer-directed therapy in the last two decades to include small molecule inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Most of these therapeutics are underexplored in patients with leptomeningeal metastases, limiting extrapolation of extracranial and even intracranial efficacy outcomes to the unique leptomeningeal space. Further confounding our interpretation of drug activity in the leptomeninges is an incomplete understanding of drug penetration through the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier of the choroid plexus. Nevertheless, a number of retrospective studies and promising prospective trials provide evidence of leptomeningeal activity of several small molecule and immune checkpoint inhibitors and underscore potential areas of further therapeutic development for patients harboring leptomeningeal disease.
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- Jessica A Wilcox
- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Brain Tumor Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Mouhcine M, Kadil Y, Rahmoune I, Filali H. Exploration of Novel PDEδ Inhibitor Based on Pharmacophore and Molecular Docking against KRAS Mutant in Colorectal Cancer. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2023; 20:e160423215830. [PMID: 37066770 DOI: 10.2174/1570163820666230416152843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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AIM The prenyl-binding protein, phosphodiesterase-δ (PDEδ), is essential for the localization of prenylated KRas to the plasma membrane for its signaling in cancer. INTRODUCTION The general objective of this work was to develop virtually new potential inhibitors of the PDEδ protein that prevent Ras enrichment at the plasma membrane. METHODS All computational molecular modeling studies were performed by Molecular Operating Environment (MOE). In this study, sixteen crystal structures of PDEδ in complex with fifteen different fragment inhibitors were used in the protein-ligand interaction fingerprints (PLIF) study to identify the chemical features responsible for the inhibition of the PDEδ protein. Based on these chemical characteristics, a pharmacophore with representative characteristics was obtained for screening the BindingDB database. Compounds that matched the pharmacophore model were filtered by the Lipinski filter. The ADMET properties of the compounds that passed the Lipinski filter were predicted by the Swiss ADME webserver and by the ProTox-II-Prediction of Toxicity of Chemicals web server. The selected compounds were subjected to a molecular docking study. RESULTS In the PLIF study, it was shown that the fifteen inhibitors formed interactions with residues Met20, Trp32, Ile53, Cys56, Lys57, Arg61, Gln78, Val80, Glu88, Ile109, Ala11, Met117, Met118, Ile129, Thr131, and Tyr149 of the prenyl-binding pocket of PDEδ. Based on these chemical features, a pharmacophore with representative characteristics was composed of three bond acceptors, two hydrophobic elements, and one hydrogen bond donor. When the pharmacophore model was used in the virtual screening of the Binding DB database, 2532 compounds were selected. Then, the 2532 compounds were screened by the Lipinski rule filter. Among the 2532 compounds, two compounds met the Lipinski's rule. Subsequently, a comparison of the ADMET properties and the drug properties of the two compounds was performed. Finally, compound 2 was selected for molecular docking analysis and as a potential inhibitor against PDEδ. CONCLUSION The hit found by the combination of structure-based pharmacophore generation, pharmacophore- based virtual screening, and molecular docking showed interaction with key amino acids in the hydrophobic pocket of PDEδ, leading to the discovery of a novel scaffold as a potential inhibitor of PDEδ.
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- Mohammed Mouhcine
- Laboratory of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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Yuan T, Wu R, Wang W, Liu Y, Kong W, Yang B, He Q, Zhu H. Synergistic antitumor activity of regorafenib and rosuvastatin in colorectal cancer. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1136114. [PMID: 37138847 PMCID: PMC10149949 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1136114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Introduction: Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent life-threatening malignant tumors with high incidence and mortality. However, the efficacy of current therapeutic regimens is very limited. Regorafenib has been approved for second- or third-line treatment of patients who are refractory to standard chemotherapy diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer, but its clinical efficacy needs to be further improved. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that statins also possess potent anticancer activities. However, whether regorafenib and statins pose synergistic anticancer effects in colorectal cancer is still unclear. Methods: Sulforhodamine B (SRB) assays were applied to evaluate the anti-proliferative activity of regorafenib or/and rosuvastatin in vitro, and immunoblotting analysis were applied to detect the effects of regorafenib/rosuvastatin combined treatment on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and apoptosis-related proteins. MC38 tumors were applied to investigate the synergistic anticancer effects of regorafenib in combination with rosuvastatin in vivo. Results: We found that regorafenib in combination with rosuvastatin exerted significant synergistic inhibition against colorectal cancer growth in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, regorafenib and rosuvastatin combination synergistically suppressed MAPK signaling, a crucial signaling pathway promoting cell survival, as indicated by the reduction of phosphorylated MEK/ERK. In addition, regorafenib in combination with rosuvastatin synergistically induced the apoptosis of colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo. Discussion: Our study demonstrated the synergistic anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of regorafenib/rosuvastatin combined treatment in colorectal cancer in vitro/vivo and might potentially be evaluated as a novel combination regimen for clinical treatment of colorectal cancer.
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- Tao Yuan
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Innovation Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Hong Zhu,
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Wu J, Lin Z. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Targeted Therapy: Drugs and Mechanisms of Drug Resistance. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315056. [PMID: 36499382 PMCID: PMC9738331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The advent of precision medicine has brought light to the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), expanding the options for patients with advanced NSCLC by targeting therapy through genetic and epigenetic cues. Tumor driver genes in NSCLC patients have been uncovered one by one, including epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), mesenchymal lymphoma kinase (ALK), and receptor tyrosine kinase ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1) mutants. Antibodies and inhibitors that target the critical gene-mediated signaling pathways that regulate tumor growth and development are anticipated to increase patient survival and quality of life. Targeted drugs continue to emerge, with as many as two dozen approved by the FDA, and chemotherapy and targeted therapy have significantly improved patient prognosis. However, resistance due to cancer drivers' genetic alterations has given rise to significant challenges in treating patients with metastatic NSCLC. Here, we summarized the main targeted therapeutic sites of NSCLC drugs and discussed their resistance mechanisms, aiming to provide new ideas for follow-up research and clues for the improvement of targeted drugs.
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Cao Y, Liang W, Fang L, Liu M, Zuo J, Peng Y, Shan J, Sun R, Zhao J, Wang J. PD-L1/PD-L1 signalling promotes colorectal cancer cell migration ability through RAS/MEK/ERK. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2022; 49:1281-1293. [PMID: 36050267 PMCID: PMC9826327 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) is widely known as an immune checkpoint, and immunotherapy through the inhibition of checkpoint molecules has become an important component in the successful treatment of tumours via programmed death 1 (PD-1)/PD-L1 signalling pathways. However, its biological functions and expression profile in colorectal cancer (CRC) are elusive. We previously found that PD-L1 can bind to PD-L1 and cause cell detachment. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms of how PD-L1 binds to PD-L1 and how it transmits signals to the cell remain unclear. In this study, we disclosed that PD-L1 expression was dramatically upregulated in CRC compared to normal tissues. Ectopic expression of PD-L1 inhibits cell adhesive capacity and promotes cell migration in CRC cell lines, while silencing PD-L1 had the opposite effects and suppressed invasion and proliferation. Mechanistically, PD-L1 was found to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through the ERK signalling molecule pathway and interacted with the 1-86 aa fragment of KRAS to transduce signals. Collectively, our study demonstrated the role of PD-L1 after binding to PD-L1 in CRC, thereby providing a new theoretical basis for further improving immunotherapy with anti-PD-L1 antibodies.
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- Yihui Cao
- School of Biology and Biological EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- Bioscience LaboratoryBIOS bioscience and Technology Limited CompanyGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- School of Biology and Biological EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina,Department of Neurobiology, School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouChina,Bioscience LaboratoryBIOS bioscience and Technology Limited CompanyGuangzhouChina
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Badheeb M, Abdelrahim A, Esmail A, Umoru G, Abboud K, Al-Najjar E, Rasheed G, Alkhulaifawi M, Abudayyeh A, Abdelrahim M. Pancreatic Tumorigenesis: Precursors, Genetic Risk Factors and Screening. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:8693-8719. [PMID: 36421339 PMCID: PMC9689647 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29110686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly malignant and aggressive tumor. Despite medical advancement, the silent nature of PC results in only 20% of all cases considered resectable at the time of diagnosis. It is projected to become the second leading cause in 2030. Most pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed in the advanced stages. Such cases are typically unresectable and are associated with a 5-year survival of less than 10%. Although there is no guideline consensus regarding recommendations for screening for pancreatic cancer, early detection has been associated with better outcomes. In addition to continued utilization of imaging and conventional tumor markers, clinicians should be aware of novel testing modalities that may be effective for early detection of pancreatic cancer in individuals with high-risk factors. The pathogenesis of PC is not well understood; however, various modifiable and non-modifiable factors have been implicated in pancreatic oncogenesis. PC detection in the earlier stages is associated with better outcomes; nevertheless, most oncological societies do not recommend universal screening as it may result in a high false-positive rate. Therefore, targeted screening for high-risk individuals represents a reasonable option. In this review, we aimed to summarize the pathogenesis, genetic risk factors, high-risk population, and screening modalities for PC.
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- Mohamed Badheeb
- Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Hadhramout University, Mukalla 50512, Yemen
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- Section of GI Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology, Houston Methodist Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Correspondence: (A.E.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a 15201, Yemen
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Section of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Section of GI Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology, Houston Methodist Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 14853, USA
- Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutic Phase I Program, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Correspondence: (A.E.); (M.A.)
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Label-Free Imaging Analysis of Patient-Derived Cholangiocarcinoma Organoids after Sorafenib Treatment. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223613. [PMID: 36429040 PMCID: PMC9688926 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Monitoring tumor growth dynamics is crucial for understanding cancer. To establish an in vitro method for the continuous assessment of patient-specific tumor growth, tumor organoids were generated from patients with intrahepatic CCA (iCCA). Organoid growth was monitored for 48 h by label-free live brightfield imaging. Growth kinetics were calculated and validated by MTS assay as well as immunohistochemistry of Ki67 to determine proliferation rates. We exposed iCCA organoids (iCCAOs) and non-tumor intrahepatic cholangiocyte organoids (ICOs) to sub-therapeutic concentrations of sorafenib. Monitoring the expansion rate of iCCAOs and ICOs revealed that iCCAO growth was inhibited by sorafenib in a time- and dose-dependent fashion, while ICOs were unaffected. Quantification of the proliferation marker Ki67 confirmed inhibition of iCCAO growth by roughly 50% after 48 h of treatment with 4 µM sorafenib. We established a robust analysis pipeline combining brightfield microscopy and a straightforward image processing approach for the label-free growth monitoring of patient-derived iCCAOs. Combined with bioanalytical validation, this approach is suitable for a fast and efficient high-throughput drug screening in tumor organoids to develop patient-specific systemic treatment options.
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KRAS Affects the Lipid Composition by Regulating Mitochondrial Functions and MAPK Activation in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12223070. [PMID: 36428301 PMCID: PMC9686882 DOI: 10.3390/ani12223070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS), or guanosine triphosphatase KRAS, is a proto-oncogene that encodes the small guanosine triphosphatase transductor protein. Previous studies have found that KRAS can promote cytokine secretion, cell chemotaxis, and survival. However, its effects on milk fat synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells are unclear. In this study, the effects of KRAS inhibition on cell metabolism, autophagy, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial function, and lipid composition as well as the potential mechanisms were detected in an immortalized dairy cow mammary epithelial cell line (MAC-T). The results showed that inhibition of KRAS changed the lipid composition (especially the triglyceride level), mitochondrial functions, autophagy, and endoplasmic reticulum stress in cells. Moreover, KRAS inhibition regulated the levels of the mammalian target of rapamycin and mitogen-activated protein kinase (extracellular regulated protein kinases, c-Jun N-terminal kinases, p38) activation. These results indicated that regulation of KRAS would affect the synthesis and composition of milk fat. These results are also helpful for exploring the synthesis and secretion of milk fat at the molecular level and provide a theoretical basis for improving the percentage of fat in milk and the yield of milk from cows.
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Targeting KRAS in Pancreatic Cancer. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12111870. [PMID: 36579598 PMCID: PMC9692903 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12111870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is mainly driven by mutations in the KRAS oncogene. While this cancer has shown remarkable therapy resistance, new approaches to inhibit mutated KRAS, KRAS activators and effectors show promise in breaking this therapeutic deadlock. Here, we review these innovations in therapies that target RAS signaling in pancreatic cancer from a clinical point of view. A number of promising approaches are currently in clinical trials or in clinical development. We focus on small-molecule drugs but also discuss immunotherapies and tumor vaccines.
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Differential properties of KRAS transversion and transition mutations in non-small cell lung cancer: associations with environmental factors and clinical outcomes. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:1148. [PMID: 36348317 PMCID: PMC9641926 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-10246-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background KRAS-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 23–35% and 13–20% of all NSCLCs in white patients and East Asians, respectively, and is therefore regarded as a major therapeutic target. However, its epidemiology and clinical characteristics have not been fully elucidated because of its wide variety of mutational subtypes. Here, we focused on two distinct base substitution types: transversion mutations and transition mutations, as well as their association with environmental factors and clinical outcome. Methods Dataset from the Japan Molecular Epidemiology Study, which is a prospective, multicenter, and molecular study epidemiology cohort study involving 957 NSCLC patients who underwent surgery, was used for this study. Questionnaire-based detailed information on clinical background and lifestyles was also used to assess their association with mutational subtypes. Somatic mutations in 72 cancer-related genes were analyzed by next-generation sequencing, and KRAS mutations were classified into three categories: transversions (G > C or G > T; G12A, G12C, G12R, G12V), transitions (G > A; G12D, G12S, G13D), and wild-type (WT). Clinical correlations between these subtypes have been investigated, and recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were evaluated. Results Of the 957 patients, KRAS mutations were detected in 80 (8.4%). Of these, 61 were transversions and 19 were transitions mutations. Both pack-years of smoking and smoking duration had significant positive correlation with the occurrence of transversion mutations (p = 0.03 and < 0.01, respectively). Notably, transitions showed an inverse correlation with vegetable intake (p = 0.01). Patients with KRAS transitions had the shortest RFS and OS compared to KRAS transversions and WT. Multivariate analysis revealed that KRAS transitions, along with age and stage, were significant predictors of shorter RFS and OS (HR 2.15, p = 0.01; and HR 2.84, p < 0.01, respectively). Conclusions Smoking exposure positively correlated with transversions occurrence in a dose-dependent manner. However, vegetable intake negatively correlated with transitions. Overall, KRAS transition mutations are significantly poor prognostic factors among resected NSCLC patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-022-10246-7.
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Moss DY, McCann C, Kerr EM. Rerouting the drug response: Overcoming metabolic adaptation in KRAS-mutant cancers. Sci Signal 2022; 15:eabj3490. [PMID: 36256706 DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.abj3490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Mutations in guanosine triphosphatase KRAS are common in lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The constitutive activity of mutant KRAS and its downstream signaling pathways induces metabolic rewiring in tumor cells that can promote resistance to existing therapeutics. In this review, we discuss the metabolic pathways that are altered in response to treatment and those that can, in turn, alter treatment efficacy, as well as the role of metabolism in the tumor microenvironment (TME) in dictating the therapeutic response in KRAS-driven cancers. We highlight metabolic targets that may provide clinical opportunities to overcome therapeutic resistance and improve survival in patients with these aggressive cancers.
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- Deborah Y Moss
- Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT9 7AE Northern Ireland, UK
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- Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT9 7AE Northern Ireland, UK
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- Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT9 7AE Northern Ireland, UK
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Kong Y, Allison DB, Zhang Q, He D, Li Y, Mao F, Li C, Li Z, Zhang Y, Wang J, Wang C, Brainson CF, Liu X. The kinase PLK1 promotes the development of <i>Kras</i>/<i>Tp53</i>-mutant lung adenocarcinoma through transcriptional activation of the receptor RET. Sci Signal 2022; 15:eabj4009. [PMID: 36194647 PMCID: PMC9737055 DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.abj4009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Increased abundance of polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) is observed in various tumor types, particularly in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Here, we found that PLK1 accelerated the progression of LUAD through a mechanism that was independent of its role in mediating mitotic cell division. Analysis of human tumor databases revealed that increased PLK1 abundance in LUAD correlated with mutations in KRAS and p53, with tumor stage, and with reduced survival in patients. In a mouse model of KRAS<sup>G12D</sup>-driven, p53-deficient LUAD, PLK1 overexpression increased tumor burden, decreased tumor cell differentiation, and reduced animal survival. PLK1 overexpression in cultured cells and mice indirectly increased the expression of the gene encoding the receptor tyrosine kinase RET by phosphorylating the transcription factor TTF-1. Signaling by RET and mutant KRAS in these tumors converged to activate the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. Pharmacological inhibition of the MAPK pathway kinase MEK combined with inhibition of either RET or PLK1 markedly suppressed tumor growth. Our findings show that PLK1 can amplify MAPK signaling and reveal a potential target for stemming progression in lung cancers with high PLK1 abundance.
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- Yifan Kong
- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA,Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA
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- Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA,Corresponding author.
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Feng J, Lian Z, Xia X, Lu Y, Hu K, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Hu L, Yuan K, Sun Z, Pang X. Targeting metabolic vulnerability in mitochondria conquers MEK inhibitor resistance in KRAS-mutant lung cancer. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 13:1145-1163. [PMID: 36970205 PMCID: PMC10031260 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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MEK is a canonical effector of mutant KRAS; however, MEK inhibitors fail to yield satisfactory clinical outcomes in KRAS-mutant cancers. Here, we identified mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) induction as a profound metabolic alteration to confer KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) resistance to the clinical MEK inhibitor trametinib. Metabolic flux analysis demonstrated that pyruvate metabolism and fatty acid oxidation were markedly enhanced and coordinately powered the OXPHOS system in resistant cells after trametinib treatment, satisfying their energy demand and protecting them from apoptosis. As molecular events in this process, the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDHc) and carnitine palmitoyl transferase IA (CPTIA), two rate-limiting enzymes that control the metabolic flux of pyruvate and palmitic acid to mitochondrial respiration were activated through phosphorylation and transcriptional regulation. Importantly, the co-administration of trametinib and IACS-010759, a clinical mitochondrial complex I inhibitor that blocks OXPHOS, significantly impeded tumor growth and prolonged mouse survival. Overall, our findings reveal that MEK inhibitor therapy creates a metabolic vulnerability in the mitochondria and further develop an effective combinatorial strategy to circumvent MEK inhibitors resistance in KRAS-driven NSCLC.
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Khan F, Khan H, Khan A, Yamasaki M, Moustaid-Moussa N, Al-Harrasi A, Rahman SM. Autophagy in adipogenesis: Molecular mechanisms and regulation by bioactive compounds. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 155:113715. [PMID: 36152415 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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White adipose tissue expands rapidly due to increased adipocyte number (hyperplasia) and size (hypertrophy), which results in obesity. Adipogenesis is a process of the formation of mature adipocytes from precursor cells. Additionally, obesity-related metabolic complications, such as fatty liver and insulin resistance, are linked to adipogenesis. On the contrary, autophagy is a catabolic process; essential to maintain cellular homeostasis via the degradation or recycling of unnecessary or damaged components. Importantly, autophagy dictates obesity and adipogenesis. Hence, a clear understanding of how autophagy regulates adipogenesis is crucial for drug development and the prevention and treatment of obesity and its associated disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In this review, we highlighted recent findings regarding the crosstalk between adipogenesis and autophagy, as well as the molecules involved. Furthermore, the review discussed how bioactive compounds regulate adipogenesis by manipulating autophagy and underlying molecular mechanisms. Based on in vitro and animal studies, we summarized the effects of bioactive compounds on adipogenesis and autophagy. Hence, human studies are necessary to validate the effectiveness and optimal dosage of these bioactive compounds.
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- Faizullah Khan
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman; Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Texas Tech University, Nutritional Sciences, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; Obesity Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Sultanate of Oman.
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Jiang S, Geng S, Luo X, Zhang C, Yu Y, Cheng M, Zhang S, Shi N, Dong M. Biomarkers of related driver genes predict anti-tumor efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Front Immunol 2022; 13:995785. [PMID: 36189266 PMCID: PMC9521273 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.995785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Cancer is a disease with high morbidity and mortality in the world. In the past, the main treatment methods for cancer patients were surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, with early treatment, the recurrence rate of cancer is higher, and the drug resistance of cancer cells is faster. In recent years, with the discovery of immune escape mechanism of cancer cells, Immunotherapy, especially Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs), has made a breakthrough in the treatment of solid tumors, significantly prolonging the overall survival time and disease-free progression in some solid tumors, and its clinical benefits are more prominent than those of traditional anti-tumor drugs, which has become the hope of cancer patients after the failure of multi-line therapy. More and more studies have shown that there is a correlation between cancer driving genes and the clinical benefits of ICIs treatment, and the therapeutic effects and adverse reactions of ICIs can be predicted by the status of driving genes. Therefore, screening potential biomarkers of people who may benefit from immunotherapy in order to maximize the therapeutic benefits is a top priority. This review systematically summarizes the cancer driving genes that may affect the clinical benefits of immune checkpoint inhibitors, and provides accurate scientific basis for clinical practice.
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- Shuai Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Mei Dong, ; Ning Shi,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Mei Dong, ; Ning Shi,
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Batra U, Nathany S, Sharma M, BP A, Jose JT, Singh H, Mattoo S, Mehta A. KRAS mutated Non-Small Lung Carcinoma: A Real World Context from the Indian subcontinent. Cancer Med 2022; 12:2869-2874. [PMID: 36069080 PMCID: PMC9939094 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND KRAS, although a common variant of occurrence (~20% of non-small-cell lung carcinoma [NSCLC]) has been untargetable, owing to the molecular structure which inherently prevents drug binding. KRAS mutations in NSCLC are associated with distinct clinical profiles including smokers and mucinous histology. KRAS G12C mutations account for ~40% KRAS altered NSCLC, but NSCLC being a geographically diverse disease, the features may be distinct in this part of the world. This is a single-center experience of KRAS-mutated NSCLC including clinical, imaging, pathologic features, and treatment patterns and outcomes. METHODS This is a single-center retrospective study of KRAS-mutated NSCLC. The clinicopathological features and outcomes were retrieved and collated from the medical record archives of the hospital. RESULTS Fifty (30.6%) patients with advanced-stage NSCLC with alterations in the KRAS gene were enrolled in the 163 patients who were tested for KRAS alterations. The median age was 61 years. Molecular detection revealed three main types of KRAS mutations viz-a-vis: G12C in 17 (34%), G12V in 9 (18%), and G12D in 6 (12%) patients. Comparing G12C versus the non-G12C mutated cases, co-mutations were common in the non-G12C subgroup (p < 0.05). Among the 36, who were treated at our center, all received chemotherapy as the first line with a median progression-free survival (PFS)of 5.4 months. The PFS of G12C was higher than the non-G12C subgroup (6.4 vs 3.8 months). CONCLUSION This is the largest single-center experience from the Indian subcontinent for KRAS-mutated NSCLC with distinct clinical features. It highlights the unmet need for G12C inhibitors in our country, where prevalence is equivalent to the West.
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- Ullas Batra
- Medical OncologyRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Molecular DiagnosticsRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Medical OncologyRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Medical OncologyRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Medical OncologyRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Medical OncologyRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Molecular DiagnosticsRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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- Laboratory ServicesRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research CenterNew DelhiIndia
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Extracellular vesicles as an emerging drug delivery system for cancer treatment: Current strategies and recent advances. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113480. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Tripathi P, Soni R, Antra, Tandon V. Pixantrone confers radiosensitization in KRAS mutated cancer cells by suppression of radiation-induced prosurvival pathways. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 190:351-362. [PMID: 35970251 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Radioresistance towards radiation therapy has generated the need for the development of radiosensitizers as a potential drug. KRAS mutation brings radioresistance in tumor cells. The present work proves sensitization of cancer cells towards radiotherapy through inhibition of KRAS activation. Acquiring a drug repurposing approach, the in-silico screening revealed that pixantrone, an antineoplastic drug, possesses a high affinity towards KRAS G12C and G12D subtypes. The SPR study suggests that maximum affinity of pixantrone was observed with KRAS G12C>WT>G12D and G12S. Pixantrone potentially inhibited the KRAS activation in stable transfectants G12C and G12D cell lines and radiosensitized distinct KRAS mutant subtype cells. The combination of pixantrone with radiation causes enhanced dsDNA breaks along with enhanced ATM expression, and increased late apoptosis. The preclinical studies on NCr-fox1nu xenograft mice showed potent inhibition of tumor progression and prolonged survival of mcie due to the radiosensitizing effect of pixantrone. Radiation-induced activation of key effector proteins of RAS downstream pathways, like MAPK and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathways, were downregulated in tumor cells upon combination treatment. Interestingly, a robust upregulation of senescence marker p21 was observed in the tumor cells in combination treatment. These findings reveal a convergence between KRAS signaling, pixantrone treatment, and radiation conferring tumor cell death.
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- Pragya Tripathi
- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, New Delhi-110054, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India.
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MAP kinase and mammalian target of rapamycin are main pathways of gallbladder carcinogenesis: results from bioinformatic analysis of next generation sequencing data from a hospital-based cohort (NCT05404347). Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:10153-10163. [PMID: 36018415 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07874-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gallbladder Cancer (GBC) is one of the most common cancers of the biliary tract and the third commonest gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy worldwide. The disease is characterized by the late presentation and poor outcome despite treatment, and hence, newer therapies and targets need to be identified. METHODS The current study investigated various functionally enriched pathways in GBC pathogenesis involving the genes identified through Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) in a hospital-based cohort. The Pathway enrichment analysis and Gene Ontology (GO) were carried out after NGS, followed by the construction of the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network to discover associations among the genes. RESULTS Of the thirty-three patients with GBC who were screened through next-generation sequencing (NGS), 27somatic mutations were identified. These mutations involved a total of 14 genes. The p53 and KRAS were commonly found to be mutated, while mutations in other genes were seen in one case each, the mean number of mutations were 1.2, and maximum mutation in a single case (eight) was seen in one case. The bioinformatics analysis identified MAP kinase, PI3K-AKT, EGF/EGFR, and Focal Adhesion PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathways and cross-talk between these. CONCLUSION The results suggest that the complex crosstalk between the mTOR, MAPK, and multiple interacting cell signaling cascades can promote GBC progression, and hence, mTOR-MAPK targeted treatment will be an attractive option.
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Liu P, Yang F, Zhang L, Hu Y, Chen B, Wang J, Su L, Wu M, Chen W. Emerging role of different DNA methyltransferases in the pathogenesis of cancer. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:958146. [PMID: 36091786 PMCID: PMC9453300 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.958146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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DNA methylation is one of the most essential epigenetic mechanisms to regulate gene expression. DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) play a vital role in DNA methylation in the genome. In mammals, DNMTs act with some elements to regulate the dynamic DNA methylation patterns of embryonic and adult cells. Conversely, the aberrant function of DNMTs is frequently the hallmark in judging cancer, including total hypomethylation and partial hypermethylation of tumor suppressor genes (TSGs), which improve the malignancy of tumors, aggravate the ailment for patients, and significantly exacerbate the difficulty of cancer therapy. Since DNA methylation is reversible, currently, DNMTs are viewed as an important epigenetic target for drug development. However, the impression of DNMTs on cancers is still controversial, and therapeutic methods targeting DNMTs remain under exploration. This review mainly summarizes the relationship between the main DNMTs and cancers as well as regulatory mechanisms and clinical applications of DNMTs in cancer and highlights several forthcoming strategies for targeting DNMTs.
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- Pengcheng Liu
- Department of Human Resources, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Wenjian Chen,
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Molecular Biology and Therapeutic Perspectives for K-Ras Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14174103. [PMID: 36077640 PMCID: PMC9454753 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) the most common alterations are identified in the Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) gene, accounting for approximately 30% of cases in Caucasian patients. The majority of mutations are located in exon 2, with the c.34G > T (p.G12C) change being the most prevalent. The clinical relevance of KRAS mutations in NSCLC was not recognized until a few years ago. What is now emerging is a dual key role played by KRAS mutations in the management of NSCLC patients. First, recent data report that KRAS-mutant lung AC patients generally have poorer overall survival (OS). Second, a KRAS inhibitor specifically targeting the c.34G > T (p.G12C) variant, Sotorasib, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and by the European Medicines Agency. Another KRAS inhibitor targeting c.34G > T (p.G12C), Adagrasib, is currently being reviewed by the FDA for accelerated approval. From the description of the biology of KRAS-mutant NSCLC, the present review will focus on the clinical aspects of KRAS mutations in NSCLC, in particular on the emerging efficacy data of Sotorasib and other KRAS inhibitors, including mechanisms of resistance. Finally, the interaction between KRAS mutations and immune checkpoint inhibitors will be discussed.
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Zhang T, Zhang C, Fu Z, Gao Q. Immune Modulatory Effects of Molecularly Targeted Therapy and Its Repurposed Usage in Cancer Immunotherapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091768. [PMID: 36145516 PMCID: PMC9505720 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The fast evolution of anti-tumor agents embodies a deeper understanding of cancer pathogenesis. To date, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are three pillars of the paradigm for cancer treatment. The success of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) implies that reinstatement of immunity can efficiently control tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis. However, only a fraction of patients benefit from ICI therapy, which turns the spotlight on developing safe therapeutic strategies to overcome the problem of an unsatisfactory response. Molecular-targeted agents were designed to eliminate cancer cells with oncogenic mutations or transcriptional targets. Intriguingly, accumulating shreds of evidence demonstrate the immunostimulatory or immunosuppressive capacity of targeted agents. By virtue of the high attrition rate and cost of new immunotherapy exploration, drug repurposing may be a promising approach to discovering combination strategies to improve response to immunotherapy. Indeed, many clinical trials investigating the safety and efficacy of the combination of targeted agents and immunotherapy have been completed. Here, we review and discuss the effects of targeted anticancer agents on the tumor immune microenvironment and explore their potential repurposed usage in cancer immunotherapy.
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- Tiancheng Zhang
- Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education), Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education), Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education), Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education), Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-21-6403-7181
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A positive feedback loop of ARF6 activates ERK1/2 signaling pathway via DUSP6 silencing to promote pancreatic cancer progression. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2022; 54:1431-1440. [PMID: 36017891 PMCID: PMC9827993 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2022111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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ERK1/2 are essential proteins mediating mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling downstream of RAS in pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Our previous study reveals that ARF6 plays a positive regulatory role in ERK1/2 pathway in a feedback loop manner. A significant part of the literature on ARF6 has emphasized its oncogenic effect as an essential downstream molecule of ERK1/2, and no research has been done on the regulation mechanisms of the feedback loop between ARF6 and the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. In the present study, we explore the gene network downstream of ARF6 and find that DUSP6 may be the critical signal molecule in the positive feedback loop between ARF6 and ERK1/2. Specifically, to elucidate the negative correlations between ARF6 and DUSP6 in pancreatic cancer, we examine their expressions in pancreatic cancer tissues by immunohistochemical staining. Then the impact of DUSP6 on the proliferation and apoptosis of PDAC cells are investigated by gain-of-function and loss-of-function approaches. Mechanism explorations uncover that ARF6 suppresses the expression of DUSP6, which is responsible for the dephosphorylation of ERK1/2. Altogether, these results indicate that DUSP6 plays a tumor-suppressive role and acts as an intermediate molecule between ARF6 and ERK1/2 in PDAC cells, thereby forming a positive feedback loop.
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Graham H. The mechanism of action and clinical value of PROTACs: A graphical review. Cell Signal 2022; 99:110446. [PMID: 35995302 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2022.110446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The use of small molecule drugs to inhibit active protein targets has revolutionised the treatment options for many diseases in the past 30 years. The greatly improved pharmacokinetic properties of modern drugs combined with enhanced cell permeability and oral bioavailability has made these molecules ideal for reaching protein targets of interest in cells and inhibiting disease-driven signalling pathways. However, these small molecule drugs have several limitations which have opened the doors for the development of a new class of compounds, known as proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs). These next generation drugs actively and specifically degrade designated protein targets and hold the potential to greatly expand the druggable genome, including previously drug-resistant targets.
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- Harriet Graham
- College of Veterinary, Medical and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
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Indoloquinoline-Mediated Targeted Downregulation of KRAS through Selective Stabilization of the Mid-Promoter G-Quadruplex Structure. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081440. [PMID: 36011352 PMCID: PMC9408018 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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KRAS is a well-validated anti-cancer therapeutic target, whose transcriptional downregulation has been demonstrated to be lethal to tumor cells with aberrant KRAS signaling. G-quadruplexes (G4s) are non-canonical nucleic acid structures that mediate central dogmatic events, such as DNA repair, telomere elongation, transcription and splicing events. G4s are attractive drug targets, as they are more globular than B-DNA, enabling more selective gene interactions. Moreover, their genomic prevalence is increased in oncogenic promoters, their formation is increased in human cancers, and they can be modulated with small molecules or targeted nucleic acids. The putative formation of multiple G4s has been described in the literature, but compounds with selectivity among these structures have not yet been able to distinguish between the biological contribution of the predominant structures. Using cell free screening techniques, synthesis of novel indoloquinoline compounds and cellular models of KRAS-dependent cancer cells, we describe compounds that choose between KRAS promoter G4near and G4mid, correlate compound cytotoxic activity with KRAS regulation, and highlight G4mid as the lead molecular non-canonical structure for further targeting efforts.
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Bai Y, Yi P, Li F, Hu J, Pan H. Penipentenone A and brefeldin A derivatives potently inhibit KRAS mutant cancer cells from an endophytic fungus Penicillium brefeldianum F4a. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 200:113243. [PMID: 35577124 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113243] [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: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) mutation is one of the most important carcinogenic factors in many solid tumors, which leads to the poor prognosis and therapy resistance of cancer. In order to develop direct or indirect KRAS inhibitors, one unique asymmetric dicyclopentenone penipentenone A, three undescribed brefeldin A (BFA) derivatives, and five known BFA derivatives were discovered from the endophytic fungus Penicillium brefeldianum guided by LC-MS/MS and cytotoxic activities. Their structures were elucidated by optical rotation, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations of four undescribed compounds were elucidated by comparison of the experimental and calculated ECD spectra. The antiproliferative activities of obtained compounds against three KRAS mutant tumor cell lines and two BFA derivative-sensitive cell lines were evaluated. Besides 4-epi-15-epi-brefeldin A, the other compounds showed significant inhibitory activities against those tumor cell lines with IC50 values ranging from 0.82 to 18.87 μM. Intriguingly, penipentenone A selectively inhibited KRAS mutant cancer cells SW620 (KRASG12V) and ASPC-1 (KRASG12D). BFA and four derivatives showed potent cytotoxic activities against all selected tumor cell lines H358 (KRASG12C), SW620 (KRASG12V), ASPC-1 (KRASG12D), PC-3, and HepG-2. These findings will provide undescribed lead compounds for developing drugs that target KRAS mutations.
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- Yan Bai
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Product of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, 550002, PR China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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Lin L, Miao L, Lin H, Cheng J, Li M, Zhuo Z, He J. Targeting RAS in neuroblastoma: Is it possible? Pharmacol Ther 2022; 236:108054. [PMID: 34915055 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2021.108054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neuroblastoma is a common solid tumor in children and a leading cause of cancer death in children. Neuroblastoma exhibits genetic, morphological, and clinical heterogeneity that limits the efficacy of current monotherapies. With further research on neuroblastoma, the pathogenesis of neuroblastoma is found to be complex, and more and more treatment therapies are needed. The importance of personalized therapy is growing. Currently, various molecular features, including RAS mutations, are being used as targets for the development of new therapies for patients with neuroblastoma. A recent study found that RAS mutations are frequently present in recurrent neuroblastoma. RAS mutations have been shown to activate the MAPK pathway and play an important role in neuroblastoma. Treating RAS mutated neuroblastoma is a difficult challenge, but many preclinical studies have yielded effective results. At the same time, many of the therapies used to treat RAS mutated tumors also have good reference values for treating RAS mutated neuroblastoma. The success of KRAS-G12C inhibitors has greatly stimulated confidence in the direct suppression of RAS. This review describes the biological role of RAS and the frequency of RAS mutations in neuroblastoma. This paper focuses on the strategies, preclinical, and clinical progress of targeting carcinogenic RAS in neuroblastoma, and proposes possible prospects and challenges in the future.
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- Lei Lin
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong, China; Laboratory Animal Center, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong, China.
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Avery TY, Köhler N, Zeiser R, Brummer T, Ruess DA. Onco-immunomodulatory properties of pharmacological interference with RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK pathway hyperactivation. Front Oncol 2022; 12:931774. [PMID: 35965494 PMCID: PMC9363660 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.931774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hyperactivation of the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK cascade - a mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway – has a well-known association with oncogenesis of leading tumor entities, including non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal carcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Increasing evidence shows that genetic alterations leading to RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK pathway hyperactivation mediate contact- and soluble-dependent crosstalk between tumor, tumor microenvironment (TME) and the immune system resulting in immune escape mechanisms and establishment of a tumor-sustaining environment. Consequently, pharmacological interruption of this pathway not only leads to tumor-cell intrinsic disruptive effects but also modification of the TME and anti-tumor immunomodulation. At the same time, the importance of ERK signaling in immune cell physiology and potentiation of anti-tumor immune responses through ERK signaling inhibition within immune cell subsets has received growing appreciation. Specifically, a strong case was made for targeted MEK inhibition due to promising associated immune cell intrinsic modulatory effects. However, the successful transition of therapeutic agents interrupting RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK hyperactivation is still being hampered by significant limitations regarding durable efficacy, therapy resistance and toxicity. We here collate and summarize the multifaceted role of RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling in physiology and oncoimmunology and outline the rationale and concepts for exploitation of immunomodulatory properties of RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK inhibition while accentuating the role of MEK inhibition in combinatorial and intermittent anticancer therapy. Furthermore, we point out the extensive scientific efforts dedicated to overcoming the challenges encountered during the clinical transition of various therapeutic agents in the search for the most effective and safe patient- and tumor-tailored treatment approach.
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- Thomas Yul Avery
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Center of Surgery, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- *Correspondence: Thomas Yul Avery, ; Dietrich Alexander Ruess,
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- Department of Medicine I - Medical Center, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- CIBSS - Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I - Medical Center, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium Deutsches Konsortium Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), partner site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Center Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium Deutsches Konsortium Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), partner site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Center Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research (IMMZ), Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg (CCCF), Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Center of Surgery, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium Deutsches Konsortium Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), partner site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Center Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- *Correspondence: Thomas Yul Avery, ; Dietrich Alexander Ruess,
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Digitoxin Affects Metabolism, ROS Production and Proliferation in Pancreatic Cancer Cells Differently Depending on the Cell Phenotype. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158237. [PMID: 35897809 PMCID: PMC9331846 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Digitoxin has repeatedly shown to have negative effects on cancer cell viability; however, the actual mechanism is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the effects of digitoxin (1–100 nM) in four pancreatic cancer cell lines, BxPC-3, CFPAC-1, Panc-1, and AsPC-1. The cell lines differ in their KRAS/BRAF mutational status and primary tumor or metastasis origin. We could detect differences in the basal rates of cell proliferation, glycolysis, and ROS production, giving the cell lines different phenotypes. Digitoxin treatment induced apoptosis in all four cell lines, but to different degrees. Cells derived from primary tumors (Panc-1 and BxPC-3) were highly proliferating with a high proportion of cells in the S/G2 phase, and were more sensitive to digitoxin treatment than the cell lines derived from metastases (CFPAC-1 and AsPC-1), with a high proportion of cells in G0/G1. In addition, the effects of digitoxin on the rate of glycolysis, ROS production, and proliferation were dependent on the basal metabolism and origin of the cells. The KRAS downstream signaling pathways were not altered by digitoxin treatment, thus the effects exerted by digitoxin were probably disconnected from these signaling pathways. We conclude that digitoxin is a promising treatment in highly proliferating pancreatic tumors.
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Jänne PA, Riely GJ, Gadgeel SM, Heist RS, Ou SHI, Pacheco JM, Johnson ML, Sabari JK, Leventakos K, Yau E, Bazhenova L, Negrao MV, Pennell NA, Zhang J, Anderes K, Der-Torossian H, Kheoh T, Velastegui K, Yan X, Christensen JG, Chao RC, Spira AI. Adagrasib in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Harboring a KRASG12C Mutation. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:120-131. [PMID: 35658005 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2204619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 144.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adagrasib, a KRASG12C inhibitor, irreversibly and selectively binds KRASG12C, locking it in its inactive state. Adagrasib showed clinical activity and had an acceptable adverse-event profile in the phase 1-1b part of the KRYSTAL-1 phase 1-2 study. METHODS In a registrational phase 2 cohort, we evaluated adagrasib (600 mg orally twice daily) in patients with KRASG12C -mutated non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-programmed death 1 or programmed death ligand 1 therapy. The primary end point was objective response assessed by blinded independent central review. Secondary end points included the duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety. RESULTS As of October 15, 2021, a total of 116 patients with KRASG12C -mutated NSCLC had been treated (median follow-up, 12.9 months); 98.3% had previously received both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Of 112 patients with measurable disease at baseline, 48 (42.9%) had a confirmed objective response. The median duration of response was 8.5 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.2 to 13.8), and the median progression-free survival was 6.5 months (95% CI, 4.7 to 8.4). As of January 15, 2022 (median follow-up, 15.6 months), the median overall survival was 12.6 months (95% CI, 9.2 to 19.2). Among 33 patients with previously treated, stable central nervous system metastases, the intracranial confirmed objective response rate was 33.3% (95% CI, 18.0 to 51.8). Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 97.4% of the patients - grade 1 or 2 in 52.6% and grade 3 or higher in 44.8% (including two grade 5 events) - and resulted in drug discontinuation in 6.9% of patients. CONCLUSIONS In patients with previously treated KRASG12C -mutated NSCLC, adagrasib showed clinical efficacy without new safety signals. (Funded by Mirati Therapeutics; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03785249.).
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- Pasi A Jänne
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
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- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
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- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
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- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Sai-Hong I Ou
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Jose M Pacheco
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Melissa L Johnson
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Joshua K Sabari
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Konstantinos Leventakos
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Edwin Yau
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Lyudmila Bazhenova
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Marcelo V Negrao
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Nathan A Pennell
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Jun Zhang
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Kenna Anderes
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Hirak Der-Torossian
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Thian Kheoh
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Karen Velastegui
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Xiaohong Yan
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - James G Christensen
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Richard C Chao
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
| | - Alexander I Spira
- From the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (P.A.J.), and Massachusetts General Hospital (R.S.H.) - both in Boston; the Thoracic Oncology Service, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College (G.J.R.), and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University Langone Health (J.K.S.), New York, and the Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo (E.Y.) - all in New York; the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit (S.M.G.); the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange (S.-H.I.O.), the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (L.B.), and Mirati Therapeutics, San Diego (K.A., H.D.-T., T.K., K.V., X.Y., J.G.C., R.C.C.) - all in California; the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (J.M.P.); Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology, Nashville (M.L.J.); the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (K.L.); the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.V.N.) and US Oncology Research, The Woodlands (A.I.S.) - both in Texas; Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland (N.A.P.); the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Department of Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City (J.Z.); and Virginia Cancer Specialists and NEXT Oncology Virginia - both in Fairfax (A.I.S.)
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Ferreira A, Pereira F, Reis C, Oliveira MJ, Sousa MJ, Preto A. Crucial Role of Oncogenic KRAS Mutations in Apoptosis and Autophagy Regulation: Therapeutic Implications. Cells 2022; 11:cells11142183. [PMID: 35883626 PMCID: PMC9319879 DOI: 10.3390/cells11142183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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KRAS, one of the RAS protein family members, plays an important role in autophagy and apoptosis, through the regulation of several downstream effectors. In cancer cells, KRAS mutations confer the constitutive activation of this oncogene, stimulating cell proliferation, inducing autophagy, suppressing apoptosis, altering cell metabolism, changing cell motility and invasion and modulating the tumor microenvironment. In order to inhibit apoptosis, these oncogenic mutations were reported to upregulate anti-apoptotic proteins, including Bcl-xL and survivin, and to downregulate proteins related to apoptosis induction, including thymine-DNA glycosylase (TDG) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL). In addition, KRAS mutations are known to induce autophagy in order to promote cell survival and tumor progression through MAPK and PI3K regulation. Thus, these mutations confer resistance to anti-cancer drug treatment and, consequently, result in poor prognosis. Several therapies have been developed in order to overcome KRAS-induced cell death resistance and the downstream signaling pathways blockade, especially by combining MAPK and PI3K inhibitors, which demonstrated promising results. Understanding the involvement of KRAS mutations in apoptosis and autophagy regulation, might bring new avenues to the discovery of therapeutic approaches for CRCs harboring KRAS mutations.
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- Anabela Ferreira
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.F.); (F.P.); (M.J.S.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.F.); (F.P.); (M.J.S.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (C.R.); (M.J.O.)
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering (INEB), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (C.R.); (M.J.O.)
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (C.R.); (M.J.O.)
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering (INEB), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.F.); (F.P.); (M.J.S.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.F.); (F.P.); (M.J.S.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-253-601524
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Vaghari-Tabari M, Hassanpour P, Sadeghsoltani F, Malakoti F, Alemi F, Qujeq D, Asemi Z, Yousefi B. CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing: a new approach for overcoming drug resistance in cancer. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2022; 27:49. [PMID: 35715750 PMCID: PMC9204876 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-022-00348-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The CRISPR/Cas9 system is an RNA-based adaptive immune system in bacteria and archaea. Various studies have shown that it is possible to target a wide range of human genes and treat some human diseases, including cancers, by the CRISPR/Cas9 system. In fact, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is one of the most efficient genome manipulation techniques. Studies have shown that CRISPR/Cas9 technology, in addition to having the potential to be used as a new therapeutic approach in the treatment of cancers, can also be used to enhance the effectiveness of existing treatments. Undoubtedly, the issue of drug resistance is one of the main obstacles in the treatment of cancers. Cancer cells resist anticancer drugs by a variety of mechanisms, such as enhancing anticancer drugs efflux, enhancing DNA repair, enhancing stemness, and attenuating apoptosis. Mutations in some proteins of different cellular signaling pathways are associated with these events and drug resistance. Recent studies have shown that the CRISPR/Cas9 technique can be used to target important genes involved in these mechanisms, thereby increasing the effectiveness of anticancer drugs. In this review article, studies related to the applications of this technique in overcoming drug resistance in cancer cells will be reviewed. In addition, we will give a brief overview of the limitations of the CRISP/Cas9 gene-editing technique.
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- Mostafa Vaghari-Tabari
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center (CMBRC), Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. .,Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Spagnuolo A, Maione P, Gridelli C. The treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer harboring KRAS mutation: a new class of drugs for an old target-a narrative review. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2022; 11:1199-1216. [PMID: 35832439 PMCID: PMC9271439 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-21-948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background and Objective The genetic nature of cancer provides the rationale to support the need for molecular diagnosis and patient selection for individualised antineoplastic treatments that are the best in both tolerability and efficacy for each cancer patient, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) mutations represent the prevalent oncogenic driver in NSCLC, being detected in roughly one-third of cases and KRAS G12C is the most frequent mutation found in approximately 13% of patients. Methods This paper gives an overview of the numerous scientific efforts in recent decades aimed at KRAS inhibition. Key Content and Findings Sotorasib is the first approved KRAS G12C inhibitor that has been shown to provide a durable clinical benefit in patients with pre-treated NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutation. Together with the development of new targeted drugs, the development of strategies to control resistance mechanisms is one of the major drivers of research that is exploring the use of KRAS inhibitors not only alone, but also in combination with other targeted therapies, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Conclusions This review will describe the major therapeutic developments in KRAS mutation-dependent NSCLC and will analyse future perspectives to maximise benefits for this group of patients.
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- Alessia Spagnuolo
- Division of Medical Oncology, 'S. G. Moscati' Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, 'S. G. Moscati' Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, 'S. G. Moscati' Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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Zhao LP, Hu JH, Hu D, Wang HJ, Huang CG, Luo RH, Zhou ZH, Huang XY, Xie T, Lou JS. Hyperprogression, a challenge of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors treatments: potential mechanisms and coping strategies. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112949. [PMID: 35447545 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Immunotherapy is now a mainstay in cancer treatments. Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies have opened up a new venue of advanced cancer immunotherapy. However, hyperprogressive disease (HPD) induced by PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors caused a significant decrease in the overall survival (OS) of the patients, which compromise the efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Therefore, HPD has become an urgent issue to be addressed in the clinical uses of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. The mechanisms of HPD remain unclear, and possible predictive factors of HPD are not well understood. In this review, we summarized the potential mechanisms of HPD and coping strategies that can effectively reduce the occurrence and development of HPD.
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- Li-Ping Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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