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Rangaswamy D, Nagaraju SP, Bhojaraja MV, Swaminathan SM, Prabhu RA, Rao IR, Shenoy SV. Ocular and systemic vascular endothelial growth factor ligand inhibitor use and nephrotoxicity: an update. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:2635-2644. [PMID: 38498275 PMCID: PMC11266217 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-03990-1] [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] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
Abstract
Tumor growth is intricately linked to the process of angiogenesis, with a key role played by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its associated signaling pathways. Notably, these pathways also play a pivotal "housekeeping" role in renal physiology. Over the past decade, the utilization of VEGF signaling inhibitors has seen a substantial rise in the treatment of diverse solid organ tumors, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and various ocular diseases. However, this increased use of such agents has led to a higher frequency of encountering renal adverse effects in clinical practice. This review comprehensively addresses the incidence, pathophysiological mechanisms, and current evidence concerning renal adverse events associated with systemic and intravitreal antiangiogenic therapies targeting VEGF-A and its receptors (VEGFR) and their associated signaling pathways. Additionally, we briefly explore strategies for mitigating potential risks linked to the use of these agents and effectively managing various renal adverse events, including but not limited to hypertension, proteinuria, renal dysfunction, and electrolyte imbalances.
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- Dharshan Rangaswamy
- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Li J, Li XL, Li CQ. Immunoregulation mechanism of VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors and its efficacy on the kidney. Am J Med Sci 2023; 366:404-412. [PMID: 37699444 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
Abstract
Angiogenesis and immunosuppression are closely related pathophysiologic processes. Widely prescribed in malignant tumor and proliferative retinal lesions, VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors may cause hypertension and renal injury in some patients, presenting with proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure and thrombotic microangiopathy. VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors block the action of both VEGF-A and VEGF-C. However, VEGF-A and VEGF-C produced by podocytes are vital to maintain the physiological function of glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes. There is still no effective treatment for kidney disease associated with VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors and some patients have progressive renal failure even after withdrawal of the drug. Recent studies reveal that blocking of VEGF-A and VEGF-C can activate CD4 +and CD8+ T cells, augment antigen-presenting function of dendritic cells, enhance cytotoxicity of macrophages and initiate complement cascade activation. VEGF and VEGFR are expressed in immune cells, which are involved in the immunosuppression and cross-talk among immune cells. This review summarizes the expression and function of VEGF-A and VEGF-C in the kidney. The current immunoregulation mechanisms of VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors are reviewed. Finally, combinate strategies are summarized to highlight the proposal for VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China; Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China.
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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Muto S, Matsubara T, Inoue T, Kitamura H, Yamamoto K, Ishii T, Yazawa M, Yamamoto R, Okada N, Mori K, Yamada H, Kuwabara T, Yonezawa A, Fujimaru T, Kawano H, Yokoi H, Doi K, Hoshino J, Yanagita M. Chapter 1: Evaluation of kidney function in patients undergoing anticancer drug therapy, from clinical practice guidelines for the management of kidney injury during anticancer drug therapy 2022. Int J Clin Oncol 2023; 28:1259-1297. [PMID: 37382749 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02372-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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The prevalence of CKD may be higher in patients with cancer than in those without due to the addition of cancer-specific risk factors to those already present for CKD. In this review, we describe the evaluation of kidney function in patients undergoing anticancer drug therapy. When anticancer drug therapy is administered, kidney function is evaluated to (1) set the dose of renally excretable drugs, (2) detect kidney disease associated with the cancer and its treatment, and (3) obtain baseline values for long-term monitoring. Owing to some requirements for use in clinical practice, a GFR estimation method such as the Cockcroft-Gault, MDRD, CKD-EPI, and the Japanese Society of Nephrology's GFR estimation formula has been developed that is simple, inexpensive, and provides rapid results. However, an important clinical question is whether they can be used as a method of GFR evaluation in patients with cancer. When designing a drug dosing regimen in consideration of kidney function, it is important to make a comprehensive judgment, recognizing that there are limitations regardless of which estimation formula is used or if GFR is directly measured. Although CTCAEs are commonly used as criteria for evaluating kidney disease-related adverse events that occur during anticancer drug therapy, a specialized approach using KDIGO criteria or other criteria is required when nephrologists intervene in treatment. Each drug is associated with the different disorders related to the kidney. And various risk factors for kidney disease associated with each anticancer drug therapy.
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- Satoru Muto
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Nephrology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Urologic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
- Pharmacy Department, Yamaguchi University Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Primary Care and Emergency Medicine, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Rattner JI, Kopciuk KA, Vogel HJ, Tang PA, Shapiro JD, Tu D, Jonker DJ, Siu LL, O'Callaghan CJ, Bathe OF. Clinical and metabolomic characterization of Brivanib-Induced hypertension in metastatic colorectal cancer. Cancer Med 2023; 12:16019-16031. [PMID: 37329221 PMCID: PMC10469666 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6248] [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: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Trials of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) have not demonstrated dramatic benefits in advanced colorectal cancer (CRC), and this may be a function of poor patient selection. TKI-induced hypertension is reportedly a surrogate marker for treatment benefit for some tumor types. Our objective was to determine whether hypertension was associated with benefit in the context of CRC treatment, and also to gain insight on the pathogenesis of TKI-induced hypertension by monitoring associated changes in the circulating metabolome. PATIENTS AND METHODS Clinical data were acquired from clinical trial patients with metastatic CRC randomized to cetuximab ± the TKI brivanib (N = 750). Outcomes were evaluated as a function of treatment-induced hypertension. For metabolomic studies, plasma samples were taken at baseline, as well as at 1, 4, and 12 weeks after treatment initiation. Samples were submitted to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to identify treatment-related metabolomic changes associated with TKI-induced hypertension, compared to pre-treatment baseline. A model based on changes in metabolite concentrations was generated using orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). RESULTS In the brivanib treated group, 95 patients had treatment-related hypertension within 12 weeks of initiating treatment. TKI-induced hypertension was not associated with a significantly higher response rate, nor was it associated with improved progression-free or overall survival. In metabolomic studies, 386 metabolites were identified. There were 29 metabolites that changed with treatment and distinguished patients with and without TKI-induced hypertension. The OPLS-DA model for brivanib-induced hypertension was significant and robust (R2 Y score = 0.89, Q2 Y score = 0.70, CV-ANOVA = 2.01 e-7). Notable metabolomic features previously reported in pre-eclampsia and associated with vasoconstriction were found. CONCLUSION TKI-induced hypertension was not associated with clinical benefit in metastatic CRC. We have identified changes in the metabolome that are associated with the development of worsening brivanib-induced hypertension that may be useful in future efforts of characterizing this toxicity.
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- Jodi I. Rattner
- Cumming School of MedicineArnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of ScienceUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department Biological Sciences, Faculty of ScienceUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Cumming School of MedicineArnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Medical OncologyCarbini HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of Community Health & EpidemiologyQueens UniversityKingstonOntarioCanada
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- Division of Medical OncologyOttawa Hospital Cancer CentreOttawaOntarioCanada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and HematologyPrincess Margaret Cancer CentreTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Department of Community Health & EpidemiologyQueens UniversityKingstonOntarioCanada
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- Cumming School of MedicineArnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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Orozco Scott P, Deshpande P, Abramson M. Genitourinary Cancer: Updates on Treatments and Their Impact on the Kidney. Semin Nephrol 2023; 42:151344. [PMID: 37172546 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2023.151344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Genitourinary cancers are diverse in their presentation, prevalence, and mortality risk. Although there have been significant advancements in medical (eg, immune checkpoint inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors) and surgical treatments of genitourinary cancers, patients are still at risk for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte derangements in the short and long term. In addition, pre-existing kidney disease may increase the risk of developing some genitourinary cancers. This review focuses on the kidney-related effects of treatments for renal cell carcinoma and bladder and prostate cancers.
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- Paloma Orozco Scott
- Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medical School, New York, NY.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Ramos-Casals M, Flores-Chávez A, Brito-Zerón P, Lambotte O, Mariette X. Immune-related adverse events of cancer immunotherapies targeting kinases. Pharmacol Ther 2022; 237:108250. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2022.108250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Abramson M, Mehdi A. Hematological Malignancies and the Kidney. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2022; 29:127-140.e1. [PMID: 35817520 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2022.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The incidence of hematologic malignancies is on the rise worldwide. Kidney disease is ubiquitous in patients with hematologic malignancies, encompassing a wide spectrum of disorders involving each kidney compartment, including the vasculature, tubules, interstitium, and glomerulus, and there is significant overlap of kidney involvement with each hematologic malignancy. Vascular disorders include both microvascular and macrovascular damage, via thrombotic microangiopathy, hyperleukocytosis, hyperviscosity, and cryoglobulinemia. The tubulointerstitial compartment may be affected by prerenal azotemia and acute tubular injury, but malignant infiltration, tumor lysis syndrome, extramedullary hematopoiesis, cast nephropathy, granulomatous interstitial nephritis, and lysozymuria should be considered in certain populations. Obstructive uropathy may occur due to nephrolithiasis or retroperitoneal fibrosis. Glomerular disorders, including membranoproliferative, membranous, minimal change, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, can rarely occur. By understanding how each compartment may be affected, care can best be optimized for these patients. In this review, we summarize the widely varied etiologies of kidney diseases stratified by kidney compartment and hematologic malignancy, focusing on demographics, pathology, pathophysiology, mechanism, and outcomes. We conclude with common electrolyte abnormalities associated with hematologic malignancies.
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Yen CC, Yen CJ. Safety of ramucirumab treatment in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and elevated alpha-fetoprotein. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2022; 21:157-166. [PMID: 34668832 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2022.1995353] [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: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common cause of cancer-induced deaths worldwide, and limited therapeutic options are available for patients with advanced disease. Ramucirumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor-2, is the first biomarker-selected systemic agent with therapeutic efficacy, tolerability, and favorable patient-reported outcomes in patients with advanced HCC and elevated serum α-fetoprotein levels ≥400 ng/mL, who are resistant or intolerant to sorafenib therapy. However, treatment-induced adverse events (AEs), such as hypertension, proteinuria, bleeding, thromboembolism, and gastrointestinal perforation remain challenging and potentially fatal concerns. AREAS COVERED This review discusses the published or ongoing studies and subgroup analyses on ramucirumab therapy in patients with advanced HCC. We present information on the risks of ramucirumab-induced common or rare AEs and their management. EXPERT OPINION Ramucirumab toxicity secondary to VEGF inhibition is similar to the AEs that are known to be associated with other VEGF-blocking antibodies. Common AEs can be safely treated using conventional measures; however, rare and potentially fatal AEs necessitate close monitoring. With regard to the safety profile, more promising ramucirumab-containing combination therapies are likely to pave the future path for effective HCC treatment.
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- Chih-Chieh Yen
- Division of Hematology/ Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Douliou Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Nervo A, Retta F, Ragni A, Piovesan A, Mella A, Biancone L, Manganaro M, Gallo M, Arvat E. Nephrotoxicity in advanced thyroid cancer treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors: An update. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 168:103533. [PMID: 34801702 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Over the past decade, the prognosis of advanced thyroid cancer (TC) patients has dramatically improved thanks to the introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Despite their effectiveness, these drugs are burdened with several side effects that can negatively affect quality of life and compromise therapy continuation. Among renal adverse events (RAEs), proteinuria is the most frequently reported in clinical trials and real-life experiences, especially during treatment with lenvatinib or cabozantinib. This peculiar toxicity is commonly associated with targeted therapies with anti-angiogenic activity, even if the mechanisms underlying its onset and progression are not entirely clear. RAEs should be early recognized and properly managed to avoid renal function worsening and life-threatening consequences. Aiming at providing a comprehensive summary that can help clinicians to identify and manage TKIs-related RAEs in TC patients, we reviewed the current evidence about this topic, from pathogenesis and potential risk factors to diagnosis and treatment.
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- Alice Nervo
- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, AO SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy.
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- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Division of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Division of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, AO SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, AO SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy.
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- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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Horino T, Inotani S, Ochi T, Ishihara M, Yagyu K, Ichii O, Uchida K, Fujieda M, Terada Y. Crescentic glomerulonephritis induced by anti-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 antibody. Nephrology (Carlton) 2021; 27:384-385. [PMID: 34494343 DOI: 10.1111/nep.13969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Taro Horino
- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Science Research Center, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Laboratory of Anatomy, Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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Saly DL, Eswarappa MS, Street SE, Deshpande P. Renal Cell Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2021; 28:460-468.e1. [PMID: 35190112 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is bidirectional and multifactorial. Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and smoking increase the risk of both CKD and RCC. CKD can lead to RCC via an underlying cystic disease or oxidative stress. RCC can cause CKD because of the tumor itself, surgical reduction of renal mass (either partial or radical nephrectomy), and perioperative acute kidney injury. Medical therapies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors can lead to acute kidney injury and resultant CKD. Clinicians need to be aware of the complex, bidirectional interplay between both diseases.
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Kala J, Salman LA, Geara AS, Izzedine H. Nephrotoxicity From Molecularly Targeted Chemotherapeutic Agents. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2021; 28:415-428.e1. [PMID: 35190108 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.09.003] [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: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The introduction of novel molecularly targeted therapies in the last 2 decades has significantly improved the patient survival compared to standard conventional chemotherapies. However, this improvement has been accompanied by a whole new spectrum of kidney adverse events. Although known as "targeted," many of these agents lack specificity and selectivity, and they have a tendency to inhibit multiple targets including those in the kidneys. Early detection and correct management of kidney toxicities is crucial to preserve kidney functions. The knowledge of these toxicities helps guide optimal and continued utilization of these potent therapies. The incidence, severity, and pattern of nephrotoxicity may vary depending on the respective target of the drug. Here, we review the mechanism of action, clinical findings of kidney adverse events, and their proposed management strategies.
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Yeh H, Chiang CC, Yen TH. Hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with renal dysfunction: Pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment challenges. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:4104-4142. [PMID: 34326614 PMCID: PMC8311541 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i26.4104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) overlaps to a high degree with those for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The degrees of renal dysfunction vary, from the various stages of CKD to dialysis-dependent ESRD, which often affects the prognosis and treatment choice of patients with HCC. In addition, renal dysfunction makes treatment more difficult and may negatively affect treatment outcomes. This study summarized the possible causes of the high comorbidity of HCC and renal dysfunction. The possible mechanisms of CKD causing HCC involve uremia itself, long-term dialysis status, immunosuppressive agents for postrenal transplant status, and miscellaneous factors such as hormone alterations and dysbiosis. The possible mechanisms of HCC affecting renal function include direct tumor invasion and hepatorenal syndrome. Finally, we categorized the risk factors that could lead to both HCC and CKD into four categories: Environmental toxins, viral hepatitis, metabolic syndrome, and vasoactive factors. Both CKD and ESRD have been reported to negatively affect HCC prognosis, but more research is warranted to confirm this. Furthermore, ESRD status itself ought not to prevent patients receiving aggressive treatments. This study then adopted the well-known Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer guidelines as a framework to discuss the indicators for each stage of HCC treatment, treatment-related adverse renal effects, and concerns that are specific to patients with pre-existing renal dysfunction when undergoing aggressive treatments against CKD and ESRD. Such aggressive treatments include liver resection, simultaneous liver kidney transplantation, radiofrequency ablation, and transarterial chemoembolization. Finally, focusing on patients unable to receive active treatment, this study compiled information on the latest systemic pharmacological therapies, including targeted and immunotherapeutic drugs. Based on available clinical studies and Food and Drug Administration labels, this study details the drug indications, side effects, and dose adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction. It also provides a comprehensive review of information on HCC patients with renal dysfunction from disease onset to treatment.
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- Hsuan Yeh
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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Mielczarek Ł, Brodziak A, Sobczuk P, Kawecki M, Cudnoch-Jędrzejewska A, Czarnecka AM. Renal toxicity of targeted therapies for renal cell carcinoma in patients with normal and impaired kidney function. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2021; 87:723-742. [PMID: 33768301 PMCID: PMC8110505 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-021-04260-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The introduction of novel targeted therapies during the last 2 decades has led to a significant improvement in patients' clinical outcomes with renal cell carcinoma. However, this improvement came at the price of a whole new spectrum of adverse events, including renal toxicity. Systemic treatment of patients with kidney neoplasms who often present with impairment of kidney function, even prior to treatment, poses an increasing diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for clinicians. Common lifestyle-related comorbidities, i.e., hypertension and diabetes, may contribute to further impairment of kidney function. The lack of official guidelines and the exclusion of patients with reduced kidney function from the clinical trials of recently approved drugs complicate the issue even further. Early detection and correct management of renal toxic effects are crucial to preserve kidney function and ensure the optimal administration of life-prolonging therapies. This review presents detailed information on the renal toxicities of three groups of drugs commonly used in renal cell carcinoma treatment: tyrosine kinase inhibitors, mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. We outline the incidence and underlying mechanisms of renal adverse effects with a focus on patients on renal replacement therapy, as well as present suggestions for their management.
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- Łukasz Mielczarek
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland.
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Mossakowski Medical Research Centre Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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Cappagli V, Moriconi D, Bonadio AG, Giannese D, La Manna G, Egidi MF, Comai G, Vischini G, Bottici V, Elisei R, Viola D. Proteinuria is a late-onset adverse event in patients treated with cabozantinib. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:95-103. [PMID: 32363491 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01272-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in thyroid cancer patients is often limited by toxicities. Some have a long-term onset and potentially could impact patients' survival. Among them, there is the nephrotoxicity, mainly represented by proteinuria. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of proteinuria in medullary thyroid cancer patients treated with cabozantinib, to examine whether it could be a marker for treatment monitoring and to evaluate histological kidney alterations. METHODS We collected data of 31 medullary thyroid cancer patients enrolled in the EXAM trial. Proteinuria was defined and evaluated using the National Cancer Institute's Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. In two symptomatic cases with high-grade proteinuria, a kidney biopsy was performed. RESULTS Proteinuria was observed in 4/18 patients (22.2%) and occurred after a mean period of 38 months (median: 35.5 months). It was significantly associated with previous chemotherapy (p = 0.005) and/or treatment with other TKIs (p = 0.04), a prolonged use of cabozantinib (p = 0.0004), and a better radiological response at the end of follow-up (p = 0.002). The kidney biopsy showed pathognomonic features of thrombotic microangiopathy in both cases and a focal amyloid deposit in one. CONCLUSION Proteinuria is a quite frequent adverse event during cabozantinib treatment. It is relatively well manageable with the early detection and correction of risk factors, the temporary discontinuation of cabozantinib and/or its dose reduction, and the use of anti-proteinuric and renoprotective drugs in patient with hypertension. The histological findings confirmed some typical features of the anti-VEGF inhibition injury, already described for other TKIs.
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- V Cappagli
- Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Nephrology, Transplant and Dialysis Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research on New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Nephrology, Transplant and Dialysis Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nephrology, Transplant and Dialysis Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Fotiou D, Roussou M, Gakiopoulou C, Psimenou E, Gavriatopoulou M, Migkou M, Kanellias N, Dialoupi I, Eleutherakis-Papaiakovou E, Giannouli S, Delavinia C, Efstathiou K, Kontogiannis S, Terpos E, Dimopoulos MA, Kastritis E. Carfilzomib-associated renal toxicity is common and unpredictable: a comprehensive analysis of 114 multiple myeloma patients. Blood Cancer J 2020; 10:109. [PMID: 33149167 PMCID: PMC7642386 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-020-00381-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Carfilzomib (CFZ) is a non-reversible proteasome inhibitor approved for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory myeloma (RRMM). Its use has been associated with cardiovascular toxicity but although recently a signal of clinically significant renal complications has also been identified, it is less extensively investigated. We analyzed data of 114 consecutive patients with RRMM who received CFZ-based regimens. Renal complications not related to MM progression were observed in 19 (17%) patients; thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) was seen in 6 (5%) patients, albuminuria >1 gr/day in 7 patients (6%) and at least grade 3 acute kidney injury (AKI) which could not be otherwise explained in 6 patients (5%). A total of 15 patients discontinued CFZ and dosing was reinitiated at a lower level in one patient with AKI. Albuminuria was associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in the renal biopsy (performed in a total of 6 patients). Renal complications during CFZ therapy are common, occur mostly early and are unpredictable. A potential effect of CFZ on the renal endothelium could be implicated in the pathogenesis of these complications and may also share common pathophysiology with cardiovascular effects of CFZ.
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- Despina Fotiou
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Fist Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology Unit, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece.
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Saito K, Fujii H, Kono K, Hirabayashi K, Yamatani S, Watanabe K, Goto S, Komatsu S, Fukumoto T, Nishi S. Changes in blood pressure during treatment with the tyrosine kinase inhibitor lenvatinib. Clin Kidney J 2020; 14:325-331. [PMID: 33564435 PMCID: PMC7857786 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfaa137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Within the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), which are used for the treatment of numerous advanced cancers, lenvatinib is associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (HT) compared with other TKIs. In this study, we investigated the effect of lenvatinib on blood pressure (BP) and associated factors. Methods This single-centre, retrospective observational study included 25 consecutive patients treated with lenvatinib for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma from April 2018 to December 2018 at the study institution. We assessed changes in BP using ambulatory BP monitoring, urinary sodium excretion, kidney function, use of antihypertensive agents and diuretics, and fluid retention following treatment initiation with lenvatinib. Results At 1 week after treatment initiation, the mean BP and the percentage of patients with riser pattern significantly increased compared with those at the baseline. Although there were no significant changes at 1 week, urinary sodium excretion (153.4 ± 51.7 and 112.5 ± 65.0 mEq/day at 1 and 3 weeks, respectively, P < 0.05) and estimated glomerular filtration rate significantly decreased and the number of patients with fluid retention increased at 3 weeks. Furthermore, patients with fluid retention had significantly higher BP or required more intensive BP treatment compared with those without fluid retention. Conclusions Lenvatinib might lead to HT without fluid retention soon after the initiation of treatment, subsequently leading to a reduction in urinary sodium excretion, thereby contributing to a rise in BP by fluid retention.
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- Kei Saito
- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Kataoka S, Nishikawa Y, Funakoshi T, Horimatsu T, Kondo N, Matsubara T, Yanagita M, Matsumoto S, Muto M. Long-term survival and renal dysfunction in a patient with recurrent colorectal cancer treated with Bevacizumab. Clin J Gastroenterol 2019; 13:316-319. [DOI: 10.1007/s12328-019-01060-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Toriu N, Sekine A, Mizuno H, Hasegawa E, Yamanouchi M, Hiramatsu R, Hayami N, Hoshino J, Kawada M, Suwabe T, Sumida K, Sawa N, Takaichi K, Ohashi K, Fujii T, Matoba S, Ubara Y. Renal-Limited Thrombotic Microangiopathy due to Bevacizumab Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report. Case Rep Oncol 2019; 12:391-400. [PMID: 31244641 PMCID: PMC6587198 DOI: 10.1159/000500716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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An 88-year-old Japanese man received bevacizumab for colorectal cancer with liver and peritoneal metastasis, during which nephrotic range proteinuria occurred (7.66 g/day). Renal biopsy showed endothelial damage with subendothelial swelling and a double contour of the glomerular basement membrane, which indicated a diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). After bevacizumab was stopped, proteinuria decreased to 1 g/day. During the clinical course, this patient had no extrarenal manifestations. This case suggests that renal injury induced by bevacizumab is characterized by nephrotic range proteinuria and histological TMA, and is a renal-limited condition that differs from systemic TMA related to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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- Naoya Toriu
- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Yokohama City University, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nephrology Center and Department of Rheumatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Tokyo, Japan
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Protease-activated receptor 2 protects against VEGF inhibitor-induced glomerular endothelial and podocyte injury. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2986. [PMID: 30814628 PMCID: PMC6393426 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39914-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors cause glomerular injury. We have recently shown that activation of protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) by factor Xa exacerbated diabetic kidney disease. However, the role of PAR2 in glomerular injury induced by VEGF blockade is not known. Herein, we investigated the effect of the lack of PAR2 on VEGF inhibitor-induced glomerular injury. Although administering an anti-VEGF antibody by itself did not show renal phenotype in wild type mice, its administration to mice lacking endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) caused glomerular injury. Different from what we expected, administration of an anti-VEGF antibody in mice lacking PAR2 and eNOS exacerbated albuminuria and reduced the expression levels of CD31, pro-angiogenic VEGF, and angiogenesis-related chemokines in their kidneys. Podocyte injury was also evident in this model of mice lacking PAR2. Our results suggest that PAR2 is protective against VEGF inhibitor-induced glomerular endothelial and podocyte injury.
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Late Presentation of Carfilzomib Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS 2019; 7:240-243. [PMID: 31457071 PMCID: PMC6711615 DOI: 10.12691/ajmcr-7-10-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of plasma cells resulting in overproduction of paraprotein. Proteasome inhibitors (PI) have been a corner stone for the treatment of MM. Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) is a recent hematological adverse event that has newly been recognized in multiple PI. TMA leads to end-organ damage and infarction by microthromobi. TMA pathophysiology is not well understood and has multiple etiologies. We present a case of PI-induced TMA, along with literature review of cases diagnosed from 2008-2018. Unique to our case is the onset of presentation, more than 24 months after initiating carfilzomib. Our case highlights the need for vigilant monitoring and the importance of clinical suspicion in patients at risk for TMA.
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Hyogo Y, Kiyota N, Otsuki N, Goto S, Imamura Y, Chayahara N, Toyoda M, Nibu KI, Hyodo T, Hara S, Masuoka H, Kasahara T, Ito Y, Miya A, Hirokawa M, Miyauchi A, Minami H. Thrombotic Microangiopathy with Severe Proteinuria Induced by Lenvatinib for Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Case Rep Oncol 2018; 11:735-741. [PMID: 30519176 PMCID: PMC6276762 DOI: 10.1159/000494080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Standard therapy for radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is multi-targeted kinase inhibitors (m-TKIs), represented by sorafenib and lenvatinib. One of the main target molecules of m-TKIs is vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGF-R). m-TKIs are known to cause adverse reactions such as hypertension and proteinuria as a class effect. In particular, proteinuria is thought to result from vascular endothelial damage and podocytopathy in glomeruli, and the development of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) has been reported for VEGF inhibitors. We encountered a patient with RAI-refractory (RR) papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) who developed proteinuria and renal dysfunction due to lenvatinib. Renal biopsy demonstrated that these changes were caused by TMA. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of TMA due to lenvatinib in a Japanese patient with RR-PTC. A 70-year-old woman developed proteinuria, renal impairment and hypertension while receiving lenvatinib for RR-PTC. Her proteinuria and renal damage continued to worsen despite dose reductions and dose interruptions. Renal biopsy was consistent with the chronic type of TMA. These findings indicate that TMA is a possible cause of proteinuria due to lenvatinib, as has been reported for the VEGF inhibitors.
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- Yasuko Hyogo
- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.,Kobe University Hospital Cancer Center, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Center, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kakogawa Medical Center, Kakogawa, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kuma Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kuma Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.,Kobe University Hospital Cancer Center, Kobe, Japan
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Furuto Y, Hashimoto H, Namikawa A, Outi H, Takahashi H, Horiuti H, Honda K, Shibuya Y. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis lesion associated with inhibition of tyrosine kinases by lenvatinib: a case report. BMC Nephrol 2018; 19:273. [PMID: 30340546 PMCID: PMC6194623 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-018-1074-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Lenvatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with novel binding ability. It is considered the standard of care for metastatic thyroid cancer; moreover, whether it is indicated for other malignant tumors has been examined. Lenvatinib increases the risk of kidney injury in some patients. In comparison with sorafenib, which is a conventional tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), lenvatinib results in more side effects, including hypertension and proteinuria. We describe a case of secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) that developed following treatment of metastatic thyroid cancer with lenvatinib and reviewed the mechanisms of renal impairment. Case presentation We describe a patient with metastatic thyroid cancer who developed hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, and acute kidney injury after 3 months of lenvatinib treatment. Renal biopsy results revealed that 7 of 16 glomeruli indicated complete hyalinization, and that the glomeruli with incomplete hyalinization showed FSGS due to a vascular endothelial disorder and podocyte damage, which seemed to have been induced by lenvatinib treatment. These findings were similar to those of renal impairment treated with conventional TKIs. Although lenvatinib treatment was discontinued, up to 15 months were required to achieve remission of proteinuria, thus leading to chronic kidney disease with hyalinized lesions. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of secondary FSGS by lenvatinib treatment. Renal impairment treated with TKIs is commonly associated with minimal change nephrotic syndrome/FSGS findings, and it is suggested that renal involvement with TKI is different from that with the vascular endothelial growth factor ligand. Overexpression of c-mip due to TKI causes disorders such as podocyte dysregulation and promotion of apoptosis, which cause FSGS. Lenvatinib may result in FSGS by a similar mechanism with another TKI and could cause irreversible renal impairment; therefore caution must be used. It is essential to monitor blood pressure, urinary findings, and the renal function.
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- Yoshitaka Furuto
- Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan.
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Microscopic Anatomy, Showa University Hospital, 1-5-8, Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan
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- Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, NTT Medical Centre Tokyo, 5-9-22, Higasi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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Pfister F, Amann K, Daniel C, Klewer M, Büttner A, Büttner-Herold M. Characteristic morphological changes in anti-VEGF therapy-induced glomerular microangiopathy. Histopathology 2018; 73:990-1001. [PMID: 30014486 DOI: 10.1111/his.13716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS Agents targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have increasingly been used for the treatment of advanced malignancies, and have been found to induce renal thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and proteinuria. However, histomorphological changes in human biopsies in this setting and the underlying mechanism are not yet fully understood. Therefore, we collected renal biopsy cases with a history of aVEGF therapy to review and compare morphological kidney changes in this context. METHODS AND RESULTS Renal biopsies of 15 patients who had received anti-VEGF (aVEGF) therapy evaluated between 2013 and 2017 at a single centre were morphologically characterised with light microscopy, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry (IgA, IgG, IgM, C1q, and C3), and compared with cases with acute TMA caused by atypical haemolytic-uraemic syndrome or hypertension. Morphological overlap with immune complex and cryoglobulinaemic membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, diabetic glomerulopathy and pre-eclampsia-induced glomerulopathy are discussed. Segmental glomerular capillary microaneurysms and segmental hyalinosis were typical morphological features of aVEGF therapy-induced glomerular microangiopathy, whereas fibrin or platelet thrombi or fragmented erythrocytes were rarely found or were absent. aVEGF therapy-associated microangiopathy was diffusely distributed in the glomeruli, spared preglomerular vessels, and showed morphological characteristics of chronic TMA. In individual cases, aVEGF therapy-induced glomerular microangiopathy was accompanied by immune-complex glomerulonephritis. CONCLUSION aVEGF therapy-induced glomerular microangiopathy has a characteristic morphology and clinical presentation that helps to differentiate it from other causes of TMA. Awareness of these light microscopic findings allows identification of aVEGF therapy as a trigger of renal disease in critically ill cancer patients, and might therefore help in deciding on further therapy.
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- Frederick Pfister
- Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- School of Psychology, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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Małyszko J, Małyszko M, Kozlowski L, Kozlowska K, Małyszko J. Hypertension in malignancy-an underappreciated problem. Oncotarget 2018; 9:20855-20871. [PMID: 29755695 PMCID: PMC5945504 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.25024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hypertension is one of the most common comorbidities in cancer patients with malignancy, in particular, in the elderly. On the other hand, hypertension is a long-term consequence of antineoplastic treatment, including both chemotherapy and targeted agents. Several chemotherapeutics and targeted drugs may be responsible for development or worsening of the hypertension. The most common side effect of anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) treatment is hypertension. However, pathogenesis of hypertension in patients receiving this therapy appears to be associated with multiple pathways and is not yet fully understood. Development of hypertension was associated with improved antitumor efficacy in patients treated with anti-antiangiogenic drugs in some but not in all studies. Drugs used commonly as adjuvants such as steroids, erythropoietin stimulating agents etc, may also cause rise in blood pressure or exacerbate preexisiting hypertension. Hypotensive therapy is crucial to manage hypertension during certain antineoplastic treatment. The choice and dose of antihypertensive drugs depend upon the presence of organ dysfunction, comorbidities, and/or adverse effects. In addition, severity of the hypertension and the urgency of blood pressure control should also be taken into consideration. As there are no specific guidelines on the hypertension treatment in cancer patients we should follow the available guidelines to obtain the best possible outcomes and pay the attention to the individualization of the therapy according to the actual situation.
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- Jolanta Małyszko
- 2nd Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Internal Medicine, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Regional Cancer Center, Bialystok, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- 1st Department of Nephrology and Transplantology with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Jia H, Thelwell C, Dilger P, Bird C, Daniels S, Wadhwa M. Endothelial cell functions impaired by interferon in vitro: Insights into the molecular mechanism of thrombotic microangiopathy associated with interferon therapy. Thromb Res 2018; 163:105-116. [PMID: 29407621 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Interferon (IFN)-α and IFN-β approved for treatment of chronic hepatitis C viral infection and multiple sclerosis respectively have been linked to thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) affecting renal function. Since the molecular mechanisms underlying this severe complication remain largely unclear, we aimed to investigate whether IFN affects directly in vitro endothelial cell functions associated with angiogenesis and blood haemostasis, as well as endothelial cell-derived vasodilators of nitric oxide (NO) and prostacyclin. METHODS Proliferation and survival of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were measured by BrdU incorporation and alamarBlue assays. Angiogenesis was evaluated in co-cultures of HUVECs and human dermal fibroblasts. Fibrinolysis molecules were measured with ELISA. NO and prostacyclin were measured using a fluorescent NO-specific probe and a competitive enzyme immunoassay, respectively. RESULTS HUVEC proliferation was dose-dependently inhibited by IFN-β1a and IFN-β1b, but not by IFN-α2a and IFN-α2b. Consistently, IFN-β1a and IFN-β1b also reduced survival of HUVECs, but this again was not observed with IFN-α. However, both IFN subtypes inhibited VEGF-induced development of capillary-like structures, but the effect of IFN-α was less potent than IFN-β. In addition, both IFN subtypes upregulated interferon inducible protein 10 production from treated co-cultures while suppressing angiogenesis. Furthermore, intracellular NO generation was reduced by IFN-α2a and IFN-β1a, whereas prostacyclin release from HUVECs was not affected by IFN. Importantly, both IFN-β1a- and IFN-β1b-treated HUVECs showed a marked reduction in urokinase-type plasminogen activator release and a much greater secretion of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 than tissue-type plasminogen activator compared with untreated cells, suggesting decreased fibrinolytic activity. IFN-α, however was less effective in modulating the fibrinolysis system. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate the detrimental effects of IFN on endothelial cell functions mediated with angiogenesis and fibrinolysis, which could potentially cause the loss of physiological endothelium thromboresistance and facilitate the development of vascular complications in a clinical setting. Mechanistically, our findings have implications for understanding how IFN therapy can foster the development of TMA.
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- Haiyan Jia
- Section of Cytokines and Growth Factors, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom.
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- Section of Haemostasis, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom
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- Section of Cytokines and Growth Factors, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom
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- Section of Cytokines and Growth Factors, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom
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- Section of Haemostasis, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom
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- Section of Cytokines and Growth Factors, Division of Biotherapeutics, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, United Kingdom
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Malyszko J, Kozlowska K, Kozlowski L, Malyszko J. Nephrotoxicity of anticancer treatment. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2018; 32:924-936. [PMID: 28339935 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfw338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Severe adverse systemic drug events occur commonly as a result of treatment of cancer patients. Nephrotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents remains a significant complication limiting the efficacy of the treatment. A variety of renal disease and electrolyte disorders can result from the drugs that are used to treat malignant disease. The kidneys are a major elimination pathway for many antineoplastic drugs and their metabolites. Tumour lysis syndrome, an emergency in haematooncology, occurs most often after the initiation of cytotoxic therapy in patients with high-grade lymphomas and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Chemotherapeutic agents can affect the glomerulus, tubules, interstitium and renal microvasculature, with clinical manifestations that range from asymptomatic elevation of serum creatinine to acute renal failure requiring dialysis. Some factors such as intravascular volume depletion, as well as concomitant use of other drugs or radiographic ionic contrast media, can potentiate or contribute to the nephrotoxicity. Cytotoxic agents can cause nephrotoxicity by a variety of mechanisms. The most nephrotoxic chemotherapeutic drug is cisplatin, which is often associated with acute kidney injury. Many other drugs such as alkylating agents, antimetabolites, vascular endothelial growth factor pathway inhibitors and epidermal growth factor receptor pathway inhibitors may have toxic effects on the kidneys. The aim of this review is to discuss the issue of nephrotoxicity associated with chemotherapy. In routine clinical practice, monitoring of kidney function is mandatory in order to identify nephrotoxicity early, allowing dosage adjustments or withdrawal of the offending drug.
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- Jolanta Malyszko
- 2nd Department ofNephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok
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- 2nd Department ofNephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Ministry of Interior Affairs Hospital, Bialystok, Poland
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- 1st Department of Nephrology and Transplantology with Dialysis Unit, Medical University in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Hepatic dysfunction and thrombocytopenia induced by excess sFlt1 in mice lacking endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Sci Rep 2018; 8:102. [PMID: 29311569 PMCID: PMC5758763 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18260-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Liver dysfunction is a major problem in patients with severe preeclampsia (PE), hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome, or in patients receiving anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. Excessive soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt1) that antagonizes VEGF has been implicated in the pathogenesis of PE. VEGF increases the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and activates it. eNOS polymorphisms that cause reduced NO production are associated with PE. The aim of this study was to clarify the role on hepatic function by excess sFlt1 in the absence of eNOS gene product. We first overexpressed sFlt1 using adenovirus in eNOS−/− and eNOS+/+ mice. Excessive sFlt1 and lack of eNOS synergistically increased plasma levels of liver transaminases, exacerbated infiltration of inflammatory cells, elevated expression levels of cytokines in the liver, and aggravated oxidative stress and coagulation abnormalities. Lack of eNOS in the presence of excess sFlt1 also induced thrombocytopenia, whereas eNOS+/+ mice with excess sFlt1 alone showed no or modest liver phenotype. Taken together, excessive sFlt1 and lack of eNOS synergistically induce hepatic dysfunction and thrombocytopenia, suggesting a novel role for VEGF and nitric oxide signaling in hepatocyte-endothelial cross-talk in health and in liver injury states.
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Assayag M, Rouvier P, Gauthier M, Costel G, Cluzel P, Mercadal L, Deray G, Isnard Bagnis C. Renal failure during chemotherapy: renal biopsy for assessing subacute nephrotoxicity of pemetrexed. BMC Cancer 2017; 17:770. [PMID: 29145816 PMCID: PMC5689204 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3705-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pemetrexed, a multitargeted antifolate cytotoxic agent, is currently used primarily in combination with cisplatin for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and for malignant mesothelioma. Acute renal toxicity of pemetrexed has been recently described with polychemotherapy, in which the individual responsibility of each drug is difficult to establish. Only one recent report documents renal involvement in long-term exposed patients. CASE PRESENTATION We report on a case of rapidly progressive nephropathy leading to the cessation of platinum salts and the secondary interruption of pemetrexed and bevacizumab. Acute tubular necrosis shown on the renal biopsy could potentially be due to pemetrexed. Persistent severe renal failure after the resumption of all drugs led to new treatment lines with gemcitabine (while the glomerular filtration rate was below 30 ml/min/1.73m2), then followed by Taxol. CONCLUSIONS The optimal strategy with regard to renal complications in cancer patients is not clear. Acute or chronic loss in renal function generally leads to a new treatment line, possibly impairing the overall success of the treatment. The use of chemotherapy in patients with a glomerular filtration rate below 30 ml/min/1.73m2 is usually associated with an increased risk of side effects when not contraindicated by renal elimination of the drug.
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Małyszko J, Kozlowski L, Kozłowska K, Małyszko M, Małyszko J. Cancer and the kidney: dangereoux liasons or price paid for the progress in medicine? Oncotarget 2017; 8:66601-66619. [PMID: 29029541 PMCID: PMC5630441 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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A long time ago, the links between renal disease and malignancy were observed, however, quite recently, their importance was recognized and 'new' subspecialty in nephrology, namely 'onconephrology' was established. In the XXI century, patients with malignancy make up the most growing number of the subjects seen for nephrology consult and/or critical care nephrology services. A plethora of renal problems may be found in patients with malignancy. They may influence not only their short-term outcomes but also the adequate therapy of the underlying oncological problem. Thus, all these kidney-related issues pose an important challenge for both specialities: oncology and nephrology. In the review a spectrum of acute and chronic renal injury caused by the malignancy is presented as well as the associations between renal disease and cancer. Assessment of kidney function and its importance in patients with malignancy is also discussed as medical oncologists should check the appropriate dose of chemotherapeutic drugs in relation to the actual renal function before prescribing them to the patients. Moreover, effects of kidney function on outcomes in oncology is presented. In addition, nephrology services should better understand both the biology of malignancy with its treatment to become a valuable part treating team to yield the best possible outcome. It is important for nephrology services to be acknowledged and to take an active participation in care of oncology patients.
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- Jolanta Małyszko
- Second Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Ministry of Interior Affairs, Bialystok, Poland
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- Second Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Second Department of Nephrology and Hypertension with Dialysis Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- First Department of Nephrology and Transplantology with Dialysis Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Ismail I, Nigam S, Parnham A, Srinivasa V. Anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis following nintedanib for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2017; 11:214. [PMID: 28779751 PMCID: PMC5545090 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-017-1384-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We report a previously unrecognized and unreported case of a patient with anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis following nintedanib, an orally active small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor. CASE PRESENTATION A 59-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis presented with severe acute kidney injury (creatinine 285 umol/L) secondary to anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis disease 4 months after commencement of nintedanib. She had hematuria with red blood cell casts, nephrotic range proteinuria (3.5g/24 hours) and significantly elevated anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis titers at 860 chemiluminescent units. A kidney biopsy confirmed severe crescentic glomerulonephritis with linear immunoglobulin G deposition in glomerular basement membrane. Despite the commencement of treatment with plasma exchange and cyclophosphamide, she remained dialysis dependent. Nintedanib was discontinued. CONCLUSIONS Onset of acute anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis was found to be associated with recent nintedanib use suggesting that nintedanib may be a potential trigger for anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis. This case highlights the importance of close monitoring of patients receiving new targeted therapies. Management of novel targeted agents in patients receiving dialysis is challenging because of the scarcity of specific data.
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- Ibrahim Ismail
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, QLD, Australia.
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Department of Pathology, Griffith University School of Medicine, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, QLD, Australia
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Chen Y, Rini BI, Motzer RJ, Dutcher JP, Rixe O, Wilding G, Stadler WM, Tarazi J, Garrett M, Pithavala YK. Effect of Renal Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Axitinib. Target Oncol 2017; 11:229-34. [PMID: 26400730 DOI: 10.1007/s11523-015-0389-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Axitinib, an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors, is approved as second-line treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Agents targeting the VEGF pathway may induce renal toxicities, which may be influenced by pre-existing renal dysfunction. OBJECTIVE The objective was to characterize axitinib pharmacokinetics and safety in patients with renal impairment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Effect of renal function (baseline creatinine clearance [CrCL]) on axitinib clearance was evaluated in a population pharmacokinetic model in 207 patients with advanced solid tumors who received a standard axitinib starting dose, and in 383 healthy volunteers. Axitinib safety according to baseline CrCL was assessed in previously treated patients with RCC (n = 350) who received axitinib in the phase 3 AXIS study. RESULTS Median axitinib clearance was 14.0, 10.7, 12.3, 7.81, and 12.6 L/h, respectively, in individuals with normal renal function (≥90 ml/min; n = 381), mild renal impairment (60-89 ml/min; n = 139), moderate renal impairment (30-59 ml/min; n = 64), severe renal impairment (15-29 ml/min; n = 5), and end-stage renal disease (<15 ml/min; n = 1). The population pharmacokinetic model adequately predicted axitinib clearance in individuals with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. Grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) were reported in 63 % of patients with normal renal function or mild impairment, 77 % with moderate impairment, and 50 % with severe impairment; study discontinuations due to AEs were 10 %, 11 %, and 0 %, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Axitinib pharmacokinetics and safety were similar regardless of baseline renal function; no starting-dose adjustment is needed for patients with pre-existing mild to severe renal impairment.
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- Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI, USA
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- Pfizer Oncology, San Diego, CA, USA.
- Clinical Pharmacology, Pfizer Inc, 10555 Science Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92121, USA.
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Semeniuk-Wojtaś A, Lubas A, Stec R, Szczylik C, Niemczyk S. Influence of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors on Hypertension and Nephrotoxicity in Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17122073. [PMID: 27941701 PMCID: PMC5187873 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17122073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Revised: 11/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common kidney malignancies. An upgraded comprehension of the molecular biology implicated in the development of cancer has stimulated an increase in research and development of innovative antitumor therapies. The aim of the study was to analyze the medical literature for hypertension and renal toxicities as the adverse events of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway inhibitor (anti-VEGF) therapy. Relevant studies were identified in PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov databases. Eligible studies were phase III and IV prospective clinical trials, meta-analyses and retrospective studies that had described events of hypertension or nephrotoxicity for patients who received anti-VEGF therapy. A total of 48 studies were included in the systematic review. The incidence of any grade hypertension ranged from 17% to 49.6%. Proteinuria and increased creatinine levels were ascertained in 8% to 73% and 5% to 65.6% of patients, respectively. These adverse events are most often mild in severity but may sometimes lead to treatment discontinuation. Nephrotoxicity and hypertension are related to multiple mechanisms; however, one of the main disturbances in those patients is VEGF inhibition. There is a significant risk of developing hypertension and renal dysfunction among patients receiving anti-VEGF treatment; however, there is also some evidence that these side effects may be used as biomarkers of response to antiangiogenic agents.
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- Military Institute of Medicine Szaserów, 128 Street, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Military Institute of Medicine Szaserów, 128 Street, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Military Institute of Medicine Szaserów, 128 Street, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Military Institute of Medicine Szaserów, 128 Street, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland.
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Lee CS, Alwan LM, Sun X, McLean KA, Urban RR. Routine proteinuria monitoring for bevacizumab in patients with gynecologic malignancies. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2016; 22:771-776. [PMID: 26447100 DOI: 10.1177/1078155215609987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proteinuria leading to nephrotic syndrome is a rare adverse event arising from treatment with bevacizumab. There is limited evidence to guide the frequency and appropriate test for monitoring for proteinuria. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of proteinuria during bevacizumab administration to patients with gynecologic malignancies, and to evaluate risk factors associated with this toxicity; a secondary objective was to evaluate the cost of routine proteinuria monitoring to assess for opportunities of cost containment that could change clinical practice. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed at an academic gynecologic oncology clinic. Women over 18 years of age with a diagnosed gynecologic malignancy were evaluated for the development of proteinuria while receiving bevacizumab treatment as measured by a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio. Patient and disease-specific risk factors were evaluated using logistic regression to determine correlations of risk factors to development of proteinuria. Cost assessment was performed using institution-specific data for urine laboratory tests. RESULTS Eighty-nine patients were identified, and the overall prevalence of proteinuria of any grade was 35%. The mean number of bevacizumab cycles was 13 (2-64 cycles). The majority of patients experienced grade 1 proteinuria (70%, 62 patients). Grade 3 proteinuria was observed in two patients (2%). There was a trend toward increased bevacizumab cycles associated with increased grade proteinuria (p = 0.053), however there were no factors significantly associated with the development of proteinuria as measured by urine protein-to-creatinine ratio. CONCLUSION Monitoring of urine protein-to-creatinine ratios with each cycle may be unnecessary due to the low prevalence of grade 3 proteinuria observed. Additionally, urine protein-to-creatinine ratios may not provide adequate assessment of proteinuria toxicity associated with bevacizumab therapy. Potential cost savings opportunities for the institution can be realized with a cost-reductive monitoring algorithm that will utilize less costly laboratory techniques for patients at high risk of developing proteinuria.
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- Catherine S Lee
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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With the incorporation of targeted therapies in routine cancer therapy, it is imperative that the array of toxicities associated with these agents be well-recognized and managed, especially since these toxicities are distinct from those seen with conventional cytotoxic agents. This review will focus on these renal toxicities from commonly used targeted agents. This review discusses the mechanisms of these side effects and management strategies. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents including the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab, aflibercept (VEGF trap), and anti-VEGF receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) all cause hypertension, whereas some of them result in proteinuria. Monoclonal antibodies against the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family of receptors, such as cetuximab and panitumumab, cause electrolyte imbalances including hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia due to the direct nephrotoxic effect of the drug on renal tubules. Cetuximab may also result in renal tubular acidosis. The TKIs, imatinib and dasatinib, can result in acute or chronic renal failure. Rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, can cause acute renal failure following initiation of therapy because of the onset of acute tumor lysis syndrome. Everolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, can result in proteinuria. Discerning the renal adverse effects resulting from these agents is essential for safe treatment strategies, particularly in those with pre-existing renal disease.
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- Anum Abbas
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, VA-Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 983040 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-3040, USA.
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Antineoplastic Treatment and Renal Injury: An Update on Renal Pathology Due to Cytotoxic and Targeted Therapies. Adv Anat Pathol 2016; 23:310-29. [PMID: 27403615 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cancer patients experience kidney injury from multiple sources, including the tumor itself, diagnostic procedures, hypovolemia, infection, and drug exposure, superimposed upon baseline chronic damage. This review will focus on cytotoxic or targeted chemotherapy-associated renal injury. In this setting, tubulointerstitial injury and thrombotic microangiopathy (vascular injury) are more common than other forms of kidney injury including glomerular. Cisplatin, pemetrexed, and ifosfamide are well-known causes of acute tubular injury/necrosis. Acute interstitial nephritis seems underrecognized in this clinical setting. Interstitial nephritis is emerging as an "immune-related adverse effect" (irAE's) with immune checkpoint inhibitors in small numbers of patients. Acute kidney injury is rarely reported with targeted therapies such as BRAF inhibitors (vemurafinib, dabrafenib), ALK inhibitors (crizotinib), and mTOR inhibitors (everolimus, temsirolimus), but additional biopsy data are needed. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies that block the vascular endothelial growth factor pathway are most commonly associated with thrombotic microangiopathy. Other causes of thrombotic microangiopathy in the cancer patients include cytotoxic chemotherapies such as gemcitabine and mitomycin C, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and cancer itself (usually high-stage adenocarcinoma with marrow and vascular invasion). Cancer patients are historically underbiopsied, but biopsy can reveal type, acuity, and chronicity of renal injury, and facilitate decisions concerning continuation of chemotherapy and/or initiation of renoprotective therapy. Biopsy may also reveal unrelated and unanticipated findings in need of treatment.
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Bevacizumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with HER2-negative inflammatory breast cancer (BEVERLY-1): a multicentre, single-arm, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol 2016; 17:600-11. [DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(16)00011-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Substances historically thought to cause direct vascular injury in laboratory animals are a heterogeneous group of toxic agents with varied mechanisms of action. Morphologically, the reviewed agents can be broadly categorized into those targeting endothelial cell (ECs) and those targeting smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Anticancer drugs, immunosuppressants, and heavy metals are targeting primarily ECs while allylamine, β-aminopropionitrile, and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase inhibitors affect mainly SMCs. It is now recognized that the pathogenicity of some of these agents is often mediated through intermediary events, particularly vasoconstriction. There are clear similarities in the clinical and microscopic findings associated with many of these agents in animals and man, allowing the use of animal models to investigate mechanisms and pathogenesis. The molecular pathogenic mechanisms and comparative morphology in animals and humans will be reviewed.
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Lodhi A, Kumar A, Saqlain MU, Suneja M. Thrombotic microangiopathy associated with proteasome inhibitors. Clin Kidney J 2015; 8:632-6. [PMID: 26413293 PMCID: PMC4581378 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfv059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The ubiquitin proteasome pathway plays a key role in cell cycle, function and survival. Bortezomib (BTZ) and Carfilzomib (CFZ) are the first two inhibitors of the proteasome pathway, indicated in treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. In the past few years, there have been few case reports that have highlighted the association between proteasome inhibitors (BTZ and CFZ) with acute kidney injury (AKI). In most of these case reports and initial trials, the underlying mechanism of AKI has been unclear. In this article, we discuss the association and pathogenesis of proteasome inhibitors-associated AKI. We also report the first case of CFZ-associated AKI with kidney biopsy evidence of thrombotic microangiopathy and the presence of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.
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- Ahad Lodhi
- Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine , University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , Iowa City, IA 52246 , USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine , University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , Iowa City, IA 52246 , USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine , University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , Iowa City, IA 52246 , USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine , University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , Iowa City, IA 52246 , USA
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From Glomerular Endothelium to Podocyte Pathobiology in Preeclampsia: a Paradigm Shift. Curr Hypertens Rep 2015; 17:54. [DOI: 10.1007/s11906-015-0566-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Serum and urine biomarkers for human renal cell carcinoma. DISEASE MARKERS 2015; 2015:251403. [PMID: 25922552 PMCID: PMC4398943 DOI: 10.1155/2015/251403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Accepted: 03/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) diagnosis is mostly achieved incidentally by imaging provided for unrelated clinical reasons. The surgical management of localized tumors has reported excellent results. The therapy of advanced RCC has evolved considerably over recent years with the widespread use of the so-called “targeted therapies.” The identification of molecular markers in body fluids (e.g., sera and urine), which can be used for screening, diagnosis, follow-up, and monitoring of drug-based therapy in RCC patients, is one of the most ambitious challenges in oncologic research. Although there are some promising reports about potential biomarkers in sera, there is limited available data regarding urine markers for RCC. The following review reports some of the most promising biomarkers identified in the biological fluids of RCC patients.
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Hobeika L, Self SE, Velez JCQ. Renal thrombotic microangiopathy and podocytopathy associated with the use of carfilzomib in a patient with multiple myeloma. BMC Nephrol 2014; 15:156. [PMID: 25267524 PMCID: PMC4190298 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2369-15-156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Proteasome inhibitors are a relatively new class of chemotherapeutic agents. Bortezomib is the first agent of this class and is currently being used for the treatment of multiple myeloma. However, recent reports have linked exposure to bortezomib with the development of thrombotic microangiopathy. A new agent in this class, carfilzomib, has been recently introduced as alternative therapy for relapsing and refractory multiple myeloma. We report a case of renal thrombotic microangiopathy associated with the use of carfilzomib in a patient with refractory multiple myeloma. CASE PRESENTATION A 62 year-old Caucasian man with hypertension and a 4-year history of multiple myeloma, had been previously treated with lenalidomide, bortezomib and two autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplants. After the second hematopoietic stem cell transplant, he developed acute kidney injury secondary to septic shock and required dialysis for 4 weeks. Subsequently, his serum creatinine stabilized at 2.1 mg/dL (185.64 μmol/L). Seventeen months after the second hematopoietic stem cell transplant, he was initiated on carfilzomib for relapse of multiple myeloma. Six weeks later, he developed abrupt worsening of lower extremity edema and hypertension, and new onset proteinuria. His kidney function remained stable. Kidney biopsy findings were consistent with thrombotic microangiopathy. Eight weeks after discontinuation of carfilzomib, proteinuria and hypertension improved. Due to progression of multiple myeloma, he died a few months later. CONCLUSION In view of the previously reported association of bortezomib with thrombotic microangiopathy, the temporal association of the clinical picture with the initiation of carfilzomib, and the partial resolution of symptoms after discontinuation of the drug, we conclude that carfilzomib may have precipitated a case of clinically evident renal thrombotic microangiopathy in our patient.
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- Liliane Hobeika
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, 615 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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