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Xue J, Ye B, Sun M. Possible pathogenic mechanisms for doxorubicin-induced splenic atrophy in a human breast cancer xenograft mouse model. J Appl Toxicol 2024. [PMID: 38943348 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4666] [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: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
Abstract
Doxorubicin-based chemotherapy is a widely used first-line treatment for breast cancer, yet it is associated with various side effects, including splenic atrophy. However, the pathogenic mechanisms underlying doxorubicin-induced atrophy of the spleen remain unclear. This study investigates that doxorubicin treatment leads to splenic atrophy through several interconnected pathways involving histological changes, an inflammatory response, and apoptosis. Immunohistochemical and western blot analyses revealed reduced size of white and red pulp, decreased cellularity, amyloidosis, and fibrotic remodeling in the spleen following doxorubicin treatment. Additionally, increased secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines was detected using an antibody array and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which triggers inflammation through the regulation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathways. Further analysis revealed that the loss of regulators and effectors of the oxidative defense system, including sirtuin (Sirt)3, Sirt5, superoxide dismutase (SOD)1, and SOD2, was implicated in the upstream regulation of caspase-dependent cellular apoptosis. These findings provide insights on the pathogenic mechanisms underlying doxorubicin-induced splenic atrophy and suggest that further investigation may be warranted to explore strategies for managing potential side effects in breast cancer patients treated with doxorubicin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jianjie Xue
- Qingdao Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Preventive Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Institute of Preventive Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Science, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun, China
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Saito R, Kawamoto Y, Nishida M, Iwai T, Kikuchi Y, Yokota I, Takagi R, Yamamura T, Ito K, Harada K, Yuki S, Komatsu Y, Sakamoto N. Usefulness of ultrasonography and elastography in diagnosing oxaliplatin-induced sinusoidal obstruction syndrome. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:1780-1790. [PMID: 36042137 PMCID: PMC9606101 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-022-02235-4] [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: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Background Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) refers to liver injury caused by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and anticancer drugs including oxaliplatin. Increased splenic volume (SV) on computed tomography (CT) indicates oxaliplatin-induced SOS. Similarly, ultrasonography and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by shear-wave elastography (SWE) can help diagnose SOS after HSCT; however, their usefulness for diagnosing oxaliplatin-induced SOS remains unclear. We investigated the usefulness of the Hokkaido ultrasonography-based scoring system with 10 ultrasonographic parameters (HokUS-10) and SWE in diagnosing oxaliplatin-induced SOS early. Methods In this prospective observational study, ultrasonography and SWE were performed before and at 2, 4, and 6 months after oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. HokUS-10 was used for assessment. CT volumetry of the SV was performed in clinical practice, and an SV increase ≥ 30% was considered the diagnostic indicator of oxaliplatin-induced SOS. We assessed whether HokUS-10 and SWE can lead to an early detection of oxaliplatin-induced SOS before an increased SV on CT. Results Of the 30 enrolled patients with gastrointestinal cancers, 12 (40.0%) with an SV increase ≥ 30% on CT were diagnosed with SOS. The HokUS-10 score was not correlated with an SV increase ≥ 30% (r = 0.18). The change in rate of three HokUS-10 parameters were correlated with an SV increase ≥ 30% (r = 0.32–0.41). The change in rate of LSM by SWE was correlated with an SV increase ≥ 30% (r = 0.40). Conclusions The usefulness of HokUS-10 score was not demonstrated; however, some HokUS-10 parameters and SWE could be useful for the early diagnosis of oxaliplatin-induced SOS. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10147-022-02235-4.
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- Rika Saito
- Division of Cancer Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Diagnostic Center for Sonography, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Diagnostic Center for Sonography, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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Bouferraa Y, Haibe Y, Jabra E, Charafeddine M, Kreidieh M, Raad R, Temraz S, Mukherji D, Ershaid F, Muallem N, Faraj W, Khalife M, Eid RA, Shamseddine A. Comparison Between Liver Stiffness Measurement by Fibroscan and Splenic Volume Index as NonInvasive Tools for the Early Detection of Oxaliplatin-induced Hepatotoxicity. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2022; 12:448-453. [PMID: 35535062 PMCID: PMC9077221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Oxaliplatin remains an essential component of many chemotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal cancers; however, neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity may be dose-limiting. The gold standard for the diagnosis of oxaliplatin-induced hepatotoxicity is liver biopsy, which is invasive and costly. Splenomegaly has also been used as a surrogate for liver biopsy in detecting oxaliplatin-induced sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), but splenic measurement is not routine and can be inaccurate and complex. We investigated the correlation between increased liver elasticity assessed by Fibroscan and the increase in spleen volume on cross-sectional imaging after oxaliplatin as a noninvasive technique to assess liver stiffness associated with oxaliplatin-induced SOS. Methods Forty-six patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers and planned to take oxaliplatin containing regimens were included in this prospective study at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Measurement of spleen volume using cross-sectional imaging and of liver elasticity using Fibroscan was performed at baseline, 3 and 6 months after starting oxaliplatin. Mean liver elasticity measurements were compared between patients stratified by the development of splenomegaly using the Student t-test. Splenomegaly was defined as 50% increase in spleen size compared with baseline. Results Patients who developed splenomegaly after oxaliplatin use had significantly higher mean elasticity measurements as reported by Fibroscan at 3 (16.2 vs. 7.8 kPa, P = 0.036) and 6 (9.3 vs. 6.7 kPa, P = 0.03) months. Conclusion Measurement of elasticity using Fibroscan could be potentially used in the future as a noninvasive test for predicting oxaliplatin-induced hepatotoxicity.
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Key Words
- AUBMC, American University of Beirut Medical Center
- CAP, Controlled attenuation parameter
- CT, Computed tomography
- ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Clinical Oncology Group
- ICG-R15, indocyanine green retention rate at 15 min (ICG-R15)
- IRB, Institutional review board
- ISP, IntelliSpace Portal
- MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging
- SOS, Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome
- SV, Splenic volume
- SVI, Splenic volume index
- TE, Transient elastography
- dB/m, decibels/meter
- fibroscan
- hepatotoxicity
- kPa, Kilopascal
- oxalipltin
- sinusoidal obstruction syndrome
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Affiliation(s)
- Youssef Bouferraa
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon,Address for correspondence: Professor Ali Shamseddine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon.
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