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Wu J, Bai X, Yu G, Zhang Q, Tian X, Wang Y. Efficacy and safety of apatinib plus immune checkpoint inhibitors and transarterial chemoembolization for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2024; 150:340. [PMID: 38976071 PMCID: PMC11230948 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-024-05854-8] [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: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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PURPOSE The evidence of apatinib plus immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is limited. This study aimed to compare the treatment efficacy and safety of apatinib plus ICIs and TACE with apatinib plus TACE in these patients. METHODS This study retrospectively enrolled 90 patients with advanced HCC treated with apatinib plus TACE (A-TACE group, n = 52) or apatinib plus ICIs and TACE (IA-TACE group, n = 38). RESULTS The objective response rate was numerically higher in IA-TACE group compared with A-TACE group without statistical significance (57.9% vs. 36.5%, P = 0.055). Disease control rate was not different between groups (86.8% vs. 76.9%, P = 0.248). Progression-free survival (PFS) was improved in IA-TACE group compared with A-TACE group (P = 0.018). The median PFS (95% confidence interval) was 12.5 (8.7-16.3) months in IA-TACE group and 8.5 (5.6-11.4) months in A-TACE group. Overall survival (OS) was also prolonged in IA-TACE group compared with A-TACE group (P = 0.007). The median OS (95% confidence interval) was 21.1 (15.8-26.4) months in IA-TACE group and 14.3 (11.5-17.1) months in A-TACE group. By multivariate Cox regression model, IA-TACE was independently associated with prolonged PFS (hazard ratio = 0.539, P = 0.038) and OS (hazard ratio = 0.447, P = 0.025). Most adverse events were not different between groups. Only the incidence of reactive cutaneous capillary endothelial proliferation was higher in IA-TACE group compared with A-TACE group (10.5% vs. 0.0%, P = 0.029). CONCLUSION Apatinib plus ICIs and TACE may be an effective and safe treatment for patients with advanced HCC, but further large-scale studies are needed for verification.
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- Jianfei Wu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 07100, China.
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Chen B, Zhao Y, Lin Z, Liang J, Fan J, Huang Y, He L, Liu B. Apatinib and gamabufotalin co-loaded lipid/Prussian blue nanoparticles for synergistic therapy to gastric cancer with metastasis. J Pharm Anal 2024; 14:100904. [PMID: 38779391 PMCID: PMC11109468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Due to the non-targeted release and low solubility of anti-gastric cancer agent, apatinib (Apa), a first-line drug with long-term usage in a high dosage often induces multi-drug resistance and causes serious side effects. In order to avoid these drawbacks, lipid-film-coated Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with hyaluronan (HA) modification was used for Apa loading to improve its solubility and targeting ability. Furthermore, anti-tumor compound of gamabufotalin (CS-6) was selected as a partner of Apa with reducing dosage for combinational gastric therapy. Thus, HA-Apa-Lip@PB-CS-6 NPs were constructed to synchronously transport the two drugs into tumor tissue. In vitro assay indicated that HA-Apa-Lip@PB-CS-6 NPs can synergistically inhibit proliferation and invasion/metastasis of BGC-823 cells via downregulating vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). In vivo assay demonstrated strongest anti-tumor growth and liver metastasis of HA-Apa-Lip@PB-CS-6 NPs administration in BGC-823 cells-bearing mice compared with other groups due to the excellent penetration in tumor tissues and outstanding synergistic effects. In summary, we have successfully developed a new nanocomplexes for synchronous Apa/CS-6 delivery and synergistic gastric cancer (GC) therapy.
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- Binlong Chen
- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Yang X, Li W, Han X, Wang J, Dai J, Ye X, Meng M. Apatinib weakens proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis of thyroid cancer cells through downregulating pyruvate kinase M2. Sci Rep 2024; 14:879. [PMID: 38195651 PMCID: PMC10776835 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50369-w] [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: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most frequent malignancy of the endocrine system. Apatinib, as an anti-angiogenic agent, has been applied in the therapy of several cancers. However, the function and mechanism of Apatinib in TC have not been clearly elucidated. After processing with Apatinib alone or combined PKM2 overexpression plasmids, cell proliferation, migration, and invasion were analyzed by EdU staining, CCK-8, wound healing, and Transwell. Meanwhile. HUVECs were incubated with the conditioned medium prepared from cell culture medium, and tube formation and VEGFR2 expression in HUVECs were examined using tube formation and immunofluorescence (IF) assays. Besides, we established a nude mouse xenograft model by lentivirus-mediated PKM2 shRNAs, and tested the growth of tumors; the pathological structure was analyzed with H&E staining. And the expressions of N-cadherin, Vimentin, E-cadherin, PKM2, VEGFA, VEGFR2, and Ki67 were determined by immunohistochemistry or Western blot. Apatinib could prominently suppress proliferation, migration, invasion, and HUVEC tube formation in SW579 and TPC-1 cells. Besides, we discovered that Apatinib had a significant inhibitory role on the expression of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) in TC cells. And PKM2 overexpression also could notably reverse Apatinib-mediated inhibition of TC progression. Moreover, PKM2 shRNAs were applied to TC xenografts, resulting in significant reduction in tumor volume and suppression of angiogenesis-related protein expression. In summary, Apatinib has a regulatory role in TC progression, and Apatinib can block cancer cell angiogenesis by downregulating PKM2. This will provide a theoretical basis for therapy of TC.
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- Xia Yang
- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, 16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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Zhang X, Zhang X, Geng D, Zhao C, Wang Y, Fan Y, Gao S, Wei J, Zhang F. Targeted therapy for multiple gene mutations in multiple metastases of advanced gastric cancer: a case report. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1257011. [PMID: 38162498 PMCID: PMC10755568 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1257011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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In China, gastric cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death, after lung cancer. At present, the morbidity and mortality rates of gastric cancer are increasing, and targeted therapy for gastric cancer has become a research hotspot. Herein, we report a patient with multiple metastases from advanced gastric cancer. After identifying MET gene amplification, initial treatment induced regression of the tumor. However, in later stages, due to the overexpression or mutation of HER-2, KRAS, TP53, and other genes, the targeted drug therapy became ineffective, and the disease progressed rapidly, leading to the death of the patient.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurology, The People’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baoding Orthopedic Hospital/People’s Hospital of Lianchi District, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Huang L, Wang Z, Liu J, Wan M, Liu J, Liu F, Tu X, Xiao J, Liao X, Lu H, Zhang S, Cao Z. Apatinib induces zebrafish hepatotoxicity by inhibiting Wnt signaling and accumulation of oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:2679-2690. [PMID: 37551640 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Apatinib, a small-molecule VEGFR2-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has shown potent anticancer activity in various clinical cancer treatments, but also different adverse reactions. Therefore, it is necessary to study its potential toxicity and working mechanism. We used zebrafish to investigate the effects of apatinib on the development of embryos. Zebrafish exposed to 2.5, 5, and 10 μM apatinib showed adverse effects such as decreased liver area, pericardial oedema, slow yolk absorption, bladder atrophy, and body length shortening. At the same time, it leads to abnormal liver tissue structure, liver function and related gene expression. Furthermore, after exposure to apatinib, oxidative stress levels were significantly elevated but liver developmental toxicity was effectively ameliorated with oxidative stress inhibitor treatment. Apatinib induces down-regulation of key target genes of Wnt signaling pathway in zebrafish, and it is found that Wnt activator can significantly rescue liver developmental defects. These results suggest that apatinib may induce zebrafish hepatotoxicity by inhibiting the Wnt signaling pathway and up-regulating oxidative stress, helping to strengthen our understanding of rational clinical application of apatinib.
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- Ling Huang
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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Zhang L, Feng Q, Wang J, Tan Z, Li Q, Ge M. Molecular basis and targeted therapy in thyroid cancer: Progress and opportunities. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188928. [PMID: 37257629 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.188928] [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: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most prevalent endocrine malignant tumor. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy are the standard TC treatment modalities. However, recurrence or tumor metastasis remains the main challenge in the management of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) and radioiodine (RAI) radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RR-DTC). Several multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (MKIs), or immune checkpoint inhibitors in combination with MKIs, have emerged as novel therapies for controlling the progression of DTC, medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), and ATC. Here, we discuss and summarize the molecular basis of TC, review molecularly targeted therapeutic drugs in clinical research, and explore potentially novel molecular therapeutic targets. We focused on the evaluation of current and recently emerging tyrosine kinase inhibitors approved for systemic therapy for TC, including lenvatinib, sorafenib and cabozantinib in DTC, vandetanib, cabozantinib, and RET-specific inhibitor (selpercatinib and pralsetinib) in MTC, combination dabrafenib with trametinib in ATC. In addition, we also discuss promising treatments that are in clinical trials and may be incorporated into clinical practice in the future, briefly describe the resistance mechanisms of targeted therapies, emphasizing that personalized medicine is critical to the design of second-line therapies.
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- Lizhuo Zhang
- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China.
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China.
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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Xu D, Luo Y, Wang P, Li J, Ma L, Huang J, Zhang H, Yang X, Li L, Zheng Y, Fang G, Yan P. Clinical progress of anti-angiogenic targeted therapy and combination therapy for gastric cancer. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1148131. [PMID: 37384288 PMCID: PMC10295723 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1148131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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The incidence of gastric cancer is increasing year by year. Most gastric cancers are already in the advanced stage with poor prognosis when diagnosed, which means the current treatment is not satisfactory. Angiogenesis is an important link in the occurrence and development of tumors, and there are multiple anti-angiogenesis targeted therapies. To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of anti-angiogenic targeted drugs alone and in combination against gastric cancer, we systematically searched and sorted out relevant literature. In this review, we summarized the efficacy and safety of Ramucirumab, Bevacizumab, Apatinib, Fruquintinib, Sorafenib, Sunitinib, Pazopanib on gastric cancer when used alone or in combination based on prospective clinical trials reported in the literature, and sorted response biomarkers. We also summarized the challenges faced by anti-angiogenesis therapy for gastric cancer and available solutions. Finally, the characteristics of the current clinical research are summarized and suggestions and prospects are raised. This review will serve as a good reference for the clinical research of anti-angiogenic targeted drugs in the treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Donghan Xu
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- School of Second Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Applied Fundamental Research of Zhuang Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology Zhuhai MUST Science and Technology Research Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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Ye Z, Chen B, Gao N, Kong Q, Hu X, Lu Z, Qian J, Hu G, Cai J, Wu B. CYP2D6 gene polymorphism and apatinib affect the metabolic profile of fluvoxamine. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:985159. [PMID: 36120346 PMCID: PMC9479105 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.985159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed 1) to investigate the influence of CYP2D6 variants on the catalyzing of fluvoxamine, and 2) to study the interaction between fluvoxamine and apatinib. An enzymatic reaction system was setup and the kinetic profile of CYP2D6 in metabolizing fluvoxamine was determined. In vivo, drug-drug interaction was investigated using Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats. Fluvoxamine was given gavage with or without apatinib. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was used to determine the concentrations of fluvoxamine and desmethyl-fluvoxamine. The results demonstrated that the relative clearance rates of CYP2D6.A5V, V104A, D337G, F164L, V342M, R440C and R497C increased significantly compared with CYP2D6.1, ranging from 153.626% ± 6.718% to 394.310% ± 33.268%. The activities of other variants reduced to different extent, or even lost function, but there was no statistical difference. The IC50 of apatinib against fluvoxamine disposition was determined, which is 0.190 μM in RLM and 6.419 μM in HLM, respectively. In vivo, apatinib can enhance the plasma exposure of fluvoxamine remarkably characterized by increased AUC, Tmax and Cmax. Meanwhile, the produce of desmethyl fluvoxamine was dramatically inhibited, both AUC and Cmax decreased significantly. Mechanistically, apatinib inhibit the generation of fluvoxamine metabolite with a mixed manner both in RLM and HLM. Furthermore, there were differences in the potency of apatinib in suppressing fluvoxamine metabolism among CYP2D6.1, 2 and 10. In conclusion, CYP2D6 gene polymorphisms and drug-drug interaction can remarkably affect the plasma exposure of fluvoxamine. The present study provides basis data for guiding individual application of fluvoxamine.
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- Zhize Ye
- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Emergency Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Guoxin Hu, ; Jianping Cai, ; Bin Wu,
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Guoxin Hu, ; Jianping Cai, ; Bin Wu,
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- Emergency Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Guoxin Hu, ; Jianping Cai, ; Bin Wu,
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Liu H, Yu Y, Liu L, Wang C, Guo N, Wang X, Xiang X, Han B. Application of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic models to evaluate the interaction between nifedipine and apatinib. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:970539. [PMID: 36091758 PMCID: PMC9462537 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.970539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Aim: It has been found that the co-administration of nifedipine with apatinib could cause exposure changes of nifedipine in vivo. But, whether this pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction (DDI) between nifedipine and apatinib could enhance the antihypertensive effect of nifedipine, causing sever changes of blood pressure was unknown. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to conduct the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modelling to evaluate the effect of pharmacokinetic changes on the antihypertensive effect of nifedipine. Thus, the results could guide the co-administration of these two drugs in clinic. Methods: A physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was first developed for nifedipine. The pharmacokinetic DDI between nifedipine and apatinib was evaluated. Then the verified PBPK models were linked to a PD model for investigating whether the exposure changes of nifedipine could cause severe changes in blood pressure. Furthermore, the changes in blood pressure caused by combination with apatinib were also assessed in patients with hepatic impairment via the PBPK/PD models. Results: The predicted area under plasma concentration-time profile (AUC), maximum concentration (Cmax), area under effect-time profile (AUE), and maximum reduction in systolic blood pressure (Rmax) are all within 0.5–2.0-fold of the observed data, indicating that the PBPK/PD models for nifedipine are successfully established. The increases of predicted AUC and Cmax of nifedipine in the presence of apatinib are 1.73 and 1.41-fold, respectively. Co-administration of nifedipine with apatinib could cause exposure changes of nifedipine in vivo. However, the predicted AUE and Rmax changes of nifedipine in the presence to the absence of apatinib in cancer patients as well as in patients with hepatic impairment are all within 1.25-fold. The results indicate that the exposure changes of nifedipine caused by combination of apatinib has little effect on the changes of systolic blood pressure both in cancer patients and patients with hepatic impairment. Conclusion: The pharmacokinetic changes of nifedipine caused by co-administration with apatinib has little impact on the antihypertensive effect of nifedipine. Apatinib is unlikely to cause severe pharmacodynamic DDI via inhibition of CYP3A4. It is suggested that nifedipine could be used in combination with apatinib without dose adjustment in clinic.
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- Hongrui Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hongrui Liu, ; Xiaoqiang Xiang, ; Bing Han,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hongrui Liu, ; Xiaoqiang Xiang, ; Bing Han,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hongrui Liu, ; Xiaoqiang Xiang, ; Bing Han,
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Wang Z, He T, Yu D, Qin X, Geng A, Yang H. Neoadjuvant apatinib plus tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil potassium (S‑1)/oxaliplatin chemotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone in patients with locally advanced gastric carcinoma. Exp Ther Med 2022; 24:625. [PMID: 36160880 PMCID: PMC9468841 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant apatinib plus tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil potassium (S-1) plus oxaliplatin (SOX) chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced gastric carcinoma (LAGC). Therefore, patients with LAGC treated with neoadjuvant apatinib plus SOX chemotherapy (apatinib + SOX group; n=25) or SOX chemotherapy (SOX group; n=35) were enrolled in the present study. Subsequently, the objective response (ORR) and disease control rates (DCR), pathological response, disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS) and adverse events were recorded. The results showed that patients in the apatinib + SOX group exhibited a higher ORR (64.0 vs. 37.1%; P=0.040), but a similar DCR (96.0 vs. 88.6%; P=0.580), compared with those in the SOX group. The pathological response rates in patients with grade 0, 1, 2 and 3 LAGC were 0.0, 20.8, 62.5 and 16.7%, respectively, in the apatinib + SOX group, while in those treated with SOX alone they were 9.1, 39.4, 42.4 and 9.1%, respectively. By contrast, the pathological response was elevated in the apatinib + SOX group compared with the SOX group (P=0.030). During a median follow-up period of 21.0 months (range, 6.4-38.1 months), median DFS and OS were not reached. More specifically, the 1-, 2- and 3-year DFS rates were 91.7, 75.2 and 75.2% in the apatinib + SOX group and 71.8, 59.6 and 44.7% in the SOX group, respectively. In addition, the 1-, 2- and 3-year OS rates were 100.0, 89.6 and 78.4% in the apatinib + SOX group, while those in the SOX group were 90.3, 69.2 and 55.4%, respectively. However, no differences in DFS (P=0.094) or OS (P=0.155) were observed between the two groups. Additionally, the most common adverse events in the SOX group were mild leukopenia (42.9%) and fatigue (34.3%), while those in the apatinib + SOX group were tolerable leukopenia (44.0%) and hypertension (44.0%). In conclusion, the present study suggested that neoadjuvant apatinib plus SOX chemotherapy could be more effective and tolerable compared with SOX chemotherapy alone in patients with LAGC.
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- Zhenfeng Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong 252699, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Xiajin Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Xiajin, Dezhou, Shandong 253299, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong 252699, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong 252699, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong 252699, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong 252699, P.R. China
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Cancer Stem Cells in Tumor Microenvironment of Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach, Colon, and Rectum. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14163948. [PMID: 36010940 PMCID: PMC9405851 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14163948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Gastrointestinal cancers have a high mortality rate worldwide, and the progression of the disease is related to cancer stem cells. Until now, its relationship with the microenvironment has been poorly understood. We describe the molecules and different pathways activated during this interaction and the new targeting therapies for cancer cells and microenvironment modulation. This approach could impact the way gastrointestinal cancers are managed. Abstract Gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas are one of the world’s deadliest cancers. Cancer stem cells and the tissue microenvironment are highly regulated by cell and molecular mechanisms. Cancer stem cells are essential for maintenance and progression and are associated with resistance to conventional treatments. This article reviews the current knowledge of the role of the microenvironment during the primary establishment of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas in the stomach, colon, and rectum and its relationship with cancer stem cells. We also describe novel developments in cancer therapeutics, such as targeted therapy, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different treatments for improving gastrointestinal cancer prognosis.
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Zhan D, Chen Z, Yang D, Wen J, Liu W. Clinical Effect of Apatinib Mesylate Tablets Combined with Paclitaxel Concurrent Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in the First-Line Treatment of Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Emerg Med Int 2022; 2022:6293816. [PMID: 35990372 PMCID: PMC9388316 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6293816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of apatinib combined with paclitaxel in the first-line treatment of locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods From March 2016 to June 2018, 114 patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma who received first-line treatment in our hospital were selected as the patient group, and those who received apatinib combined with paclitaxel concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy were selected as the research group (n = 54), while those who received paclitaxel concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy were selected as the control group (n = 60). Sixty healthy individuals in our hospital were recruited in the same period as the healthy group. The clinical effective rate, adverse reactions, 2-year overall survival rate (OS), 2-year progression-free survival rate (PFS), and quality of life were compared between the two groups, and the expression of miR-655 in the serum of each group was tested by RT-qPCR. Results The total clinical effective rate of the research group was higher than that of the control group, and the 2-year OS and PFS of the research group were also higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Both groups of patients could tolerate the treatment, but the incidence of hypertension and proteinuria in the research group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The expression of miR-655 in the serum of patients was lower than that of the healthy group (P < 0.05). After treatment, miR-655 in serum increased in both the groups and miR-655 in the research group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The 2-year survival rate of OS and PFS in patients with low expression of miR-655 was significantly lower than that in patients with high expression of miR-655 (P < 0.05). Conclusion Apatinib combined with paclitaxel concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy is effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which improves the quality of life of patients and can be popularized in clinical practice. In addition, the increase of miR-655 may be a target for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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- Dechao Zhan
- Cancer Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong, China
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- Cancer Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong, China
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- Cancer Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong, China
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- Cancer Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong, China
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- Cancer Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong, China
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Lu S, Hong Y, Chen H, Wu L, Sun F, Wang J, Zhu J, Que Y, Zhang L, Zhen Z, Sun X, Huang J, Zhang Y. The Efficacy and Safety of Anlotinib in Pediatric Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:711704. [PMID: 35431969 PMCID: PMC9008584 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.711704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Objective: Refractory or recurrent pediatric solid tumors lack effective treatments, and are associated with dismal outcomes. Hence, there is an urgent need for a novel therapeutic strategy. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anlotinib, a novel oral multi-kinase angiogenesis inhibitor, in pediatric patients with refractory or recurrent solid tumors.Methods: This single-institutional, observational retrospective study was conducted in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China. Refractory or recurrent pediatric solid tumor patients treated with anlotinib between 2018 and 2020 were evaluated.Results: Forty-one and 30 patients were enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anlotinib, respectively. There was partial response in five patients, stable disease in 22 patients, no patient with complete response, with an objective response ratio of 12.2% (5/41; 95% CI 1.7-22.7). The disease control rate was 65.9% (27/41; 95% CI 50.7-81) and the median progression-free survival was 2.87 months (95% CI 0.86-4.88). The incidence rates of any grade and grade 3–4 adverse events were 80% (24/30) and 23.3% (7/30), respectively. Bleeding (20%, 6/30), hand-foot syndrome (16.7%, 5/30), and diarrhea (13.3%, 4/30) were the most common adverse events. Grade 3–4 adverse events included hypertension, hand-foot syndrome, diarrhea, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. There were no adverse events-related deaths.Conclusion: For heavily pretreated pediatric solid tumors, anlotinib monotherapy and its combination with chemotherapy may be an effective treatment option with tolerable adverse events. It is necessary to monitor blood pressure when using anlotinib in children.
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- Suying Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yizhuo Zhang, ; Junting Huang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yizhuo Zhang, ; Junting Huang,
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Gong A, Li X. The efficacy and safety of Apatinib combined with TACE in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis. World J Surg Oncol 2022; 20:69. [PMID: 35246145 PMCID: PMC8897864 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02451-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The timely and effective treatments are vital to the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, and the role of Apatinib combined with TACE in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Apatinib combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods We searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Apatinib and TACE use in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, PubMed, China Biomedical Literature Database, China Knowledge Network, Wanfang Database, and Weipu Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database were searched up to 16 April 2021. Two researchers independently screened the literature and extracted data according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RevMan 5.3 software was used for Meta-analysis. This meta-analysis protocol had been registered online (available at: https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2021-6-0047/). Results A total of 14 RCTs involving 936 hepatocellular carcinoma patients were included. The objective remission rate (OR = 2.93, 95% CI 2.17–3.95), 1-year survival (OR = 2.47, 95% CI 1.65–3.68), 2-year survival (OR = 2.67, 95% CI 1.41–5.04), the incidence of hand-foot syndrome (OR = 32.09, 95% CI 10.87–94.74) and the incidence of proteinuria (OR = 14.79, 95% CI 6.07–36.06) of the Apatinib + TACE group was significantly higher than that of the TACE group (all P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the incidence of myelosuppression (OR = 1.01, 95% CI 0.61–1.67), the incidence of hypertension (OR = 7.56, 95% CI 0.95–1.67, P = 60.17) between Apatinib + TACE and TACE group (all P > 0.05). Conclusions Apatinib combined with TACE is more effective than TACE alone in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, but it has certain adverse reactions. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12957-021-02451-8.
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- Anan Gong
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, YiWu Central Hospital, No. 519 Nan men Street, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, YiWu Central Hospital, No. 519 Nan men Street, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China.
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TWIST1-EP300 Expedites Gastric Cancer Cell Resistance to Apatinib by Activating the Expression of COL1A2. Anal Cell Pathol (Amst) 2022; 2022:5374262. [PMID: 35242497 PMCID: PMC8888114 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5374262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The association between collagen type I alpha (COL1A) and chemoresistance has been verified in cancers. However, the specific role of COL1A2 in gastric cancer (GC) cell resistance to apatinib, a highly selective small-molecule inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2, has not been investigated before. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential factors associated with COL1A2 regulation on GC cell apatinib resistance in vitro. With the aid of the Oncomine database and integrated bioinformatics methods, we identified COL1A2 overexpression in GC and its prognostic value. Mechanistically, the COL1A2 promoter has a distinct H3K27ac modification site and that E1A binding protein p300 (EP300) and twist family bHLH transcription factor 1 (TWIST1) can bind to the COL1A2 promoter, which in turn transcriptionally activated COL1A2 expression. In addition, overexpression of COL1A2 significantly promoted resistance to apatinib in GC cells, but knockdown of EP300 or TWIST1 remarkably inhibited COL1A2 expression and promoted sensitivity of GC cells to apatinib. Our findings demonstrated that the combination of EP300 and TWIST1 has a synergistically regulatory effect on COL1A2 expression, thus contributing to apatinib resistance in GC cells.
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Apatinib and Ginsenoside-Rb1 Synergetically Control the Growth of Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:3833489. [PMID: 35069931 PMCID: PMC8776476 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3833489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Apatinib is an anticancer drug known to inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) through regulating tyrosine kinases. Drug resistance and reduced activity in various cancers is the matter of great concern; thus, researchers opt to use combination of the two or more drugs. So far, its gynergetic anticancer role with a traditional Chinese drug Ginsenoside-Rb1 (G-Rb1) has not been studied in cancers including hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Objective The current study is aimed at investigating the anticancer synergetic effects of G-Rb1 and apatinib in hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods The synergetic effects of both drugs on cell proliferation, wound healing and cell migration, and cell apoptosis were studied in hypopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Furthermore, the xenograft rat model was generated, and tumor inhibition was monitored after treating rats with both drugs as mono- and combination therapy. In addition, protein expression and localization were performed by western blotting and immunofluorescent staining, respectively. Results The analyses of the data showed that combination therapy of apatinib and G-Rb1 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration, and wound healing capability of hypopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Moreover, the glycolysis rate of the cells in the combination therapy (apatinib and G-Rb1) group was significantly decreased as compared to that in the monotherapy group or no treatment group, suggesting that the glycolysis inhibition led to the inhibition of tumor growth. Moreover, the combination therapy on xenograft rats dramatically reduced the tumor size. Furthermore, combination therapy also exhibited an increased count of CD3+ and CD4+ T cells, as well as the ratio between CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Conclusion Interestingly, a combination of apatinib and G-Rb1 induced more tumor cell apoptosis and reduced cell proliferation than the individual drug treatment and promote antitumor immunity by enhancing immunomodulatory molecules. Thus, we believe that this study could serve as a valuable platform to assess the synergetic anticancer effects of the herbal as well as synthetic medicines.
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Zhou PZ, Gao L, Wu W, Hao YX. Clinical effects of Apatinib combined with DOS neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen in neoadjuvant chemotherapy for LAGC. Pak J Med Sci 2021; 37:1890-1895. [PMID: 34912413 PMCID: PMC8613054 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.7.4265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of apatinib combined with DOS regimen in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC). Methods Eighty patients with LAGC admitted to Baoding first Central Hospital from January 2018 to October 2020 were randomly divided into two groups (n=40, respectively). The control group received DOS chemotherapy regimen alone. The experiment group additionally orally took apatinib mesylate tablets. The changes in CEA, CA19-9 and other tumor markers, RO resection rate, incidence of operative complications, adverse reactions, and other indicators were compared between the two groups. Results The overall response rate (ORR) of the experimental group was 72.5%, which was significantly better than that of the control group (50%) (p=0.03). After the treatment, the CEA and CA19-9 in the experiment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p=0.00). The Ro resection rate was 77.5% in the experiment group and 57.5% in the control group (p=0.03). The operation time was shortened and amount of bleeding decreased in the experiment group, and the differences were statistically significant (p=0.00). The incidence of surgical complications in the experimental group was 17.5%, significantly lower than that in the control group (37.5%) (p=0.04). Conclusion Apatinib combined with DOS regimen is effective for patients with LAGC without significantly increasing adverse reactions. Meanwhile, tumor markers are reduced significantly. Besides, the Ro resection rate and the incidence of operative complications are obviously superior to the DOS neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen alone.
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- Peng-Zhe Zhou
- Peng-zhe Zhou, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Hebei, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Lei Gao, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Hebei, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Wei Wu, Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Hebei, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Ying-xia Hao Department of Gastroenterology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Hebei, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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Liu H, Yu Y, Guo N, Wang X, Han B, Xiang X. Application of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Evaluate the Drug-Drug and Drug-Disease Interactions of Apatinib. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:780937. [PMID: 34880763 PMCID: PMC8645681 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.780937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim: Apatinib is an orally administered vascular epidermal growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitors approved for the treatment of advanced gastric adenocarcinoma or gastric esophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Apatinib is predominantly metabolized by CYP3A4/5, followed by CYP2D6. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential drug–drug interaction (DDI) and drug–disease interaction (DDZI) risks of apatinib in Chinese volunteers. Methods: Modeling and simulation were conducted using Simcyp Simulator. The input parameters required for modeling were obtained from literature research or experiments. Then, the developed physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models were applied to evaluate single-dose DDI potential in Chinese healthy volunteers with weak and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, strong CYP2D6 inhibitors, as well as CYP3A4 inducers. The DDZI potential was also predicted in patients with hepatic or renal impairment. Results: The developed PBPK models accurately assessed apatinib pharmacokinetics following single-dose administration in Chinese healthy volunteers and cancer patients. The DDI simulation showed 2–4-fold changes in apatinib exposures by moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors and CYP3A4 inducers. A moderate increase of apatinib exposure (1.25–2-fold) was found with strong CYP2D6 inhibitor. In the DDZI simulation with hepatic impairment, the AUC of apatinib was significantly increased by 2.25-fold and 3.04-fold for Child–Pugh B and Child–Pugh C, respectively, with slightly decreased Cmax by 1.54 and 1.67-fold, respectively. Conclusion: The PBPK models developed in the present study would be highly beneficial to quantitatively predict the pharmacokinetic changes of apatinib under different circumstances, which might be difficult to evaluate clinically, so as to avoid some risks in advance.
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- Hongrui Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Wang M, Jiang H, Zhang M, Chen Y, Wang T, Li P. "Highly Exposed Chinese Herbal Medicine" Combined With Apatinib as Maintenance Treatment Following First-Line or Second-Line Chemotherapy for Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Single-Arm, Prospective Study. Dose Response 2021; 19:15593258211055016. [PMID: 34790081 PMCID: PMC8591650 DOI: 10.1177/15593258211055016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of “highly exposed Chinese herbal medicine” combined with apatinib as maintenance treatment following first-line or second-line chemotherapy in patients with ES-SCLC. A total of 23 patients with ES-SCLC were included in this single-arm prospective study (ChiCTR2100045255). “Highly exposed Chinese herbal medicine” combined with apatinib was administered each day after the chemotherapy for maintenance treatment. The primary endpoint of the study was median PFS, while the secondary endpoints included median OS, DCR, ORR, AE, and the association of “highly exposed Chinese herbal medicine” with PFS and OS. Three and 16 patients achieved partial response (PR) and stable disease (SD), respectively, and four patients were with disease progression (PD). The ORR of the patients was 13.0%, DCR was 83.0%, median PFS was 5.0 months, and median OS was 18.0 months. The major AE included secondary hypertension and hand-foot syndrome. Oral intake of Chinese herbal medicine for ≥ 6 months was associated with longer PFS. Hand-foot syndrome was an independent predictive factor for PFS. The statistical analysis suggested no independent influencing factors for OS. “Highly exposed Chinese herbal medicine” combined with apatinib is effective and relatively safe as the maintenance treatment for ES-SCLC patients who undergo first-line or second-line chemotherapy.
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- Mingqi Wang
- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Cancer Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Cancer Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Cancer Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Yao H, Liu J, Zhang C, Shao Y, Li X, Yu Z, Huang Y. Apatinib inhibits glioma cell malignancy in patient-derived orthotopic xenograft mouse model by targeting thrombospondin 1/myosin heavy chain 9 axis. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:927. [PMID: 34635636 PMCID: PMC8505401 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-04225-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We determined the antitumor mechanism of apatinib in glioma using a patient-derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) glioma mouse model and glioblastoma (GBM) cell lines. The PDOX mouse model was established using tumor tissues from two glioma patients via single-cell injections. Sixteen mice were successfully modeled and randomly divided into two equal groups (n = 8/group): apatinib and normal control. Survival analysis and in vivo imaging was performed to determine the effect of apatinib on glioma proliferation in vivo. Candidate genes in GBM cells that may be affected by apatinib treatment were screened using RNA-sequencing coupled with quantitative mass spectrometry, data mining of The Cancer Genome Atlas, and Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas databases, and immunohistochemistry analysis of clinical high-grade glioma pathology samples. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), western blotting, and co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) were performed to assess gene expression and the apatinib-mediated effect on glioma cell malignancy. Apatinib inhibited the proliferation and malignancy of glioma cells in vivo and in vitro. Thrombospondin 1 (THBS1) was identified as a potential target of apatinib that lead to inhibited glioma cell proliferation. Apatinib-mediated THBS1 downregulation in glioma cells was confirmed by qPCR and western blotting. Co-IP and mass spectrometry analysis revealed that THBS1 could interact with myosin heavy chain 9 (MYH9) in glioma cells. Simultaneous THBS1 overexpression and MYH9 knockdown suppressed glioma cell invasion and migration. These data suggest that apatinib targets THBS1 in glioma cells, potentially via MYH9, to inhibit glioma cell malignancy and may provide novel targets for glioma therapy.
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- Hui Yao
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215124, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No188, Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215124, Jiangsu, China.
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Long Y, Wang Z, Fan J, Yuan L, Tong C, Zhao Y, Liu B. A hybrid membrane coating nanodrug system against gastric cancer via the VEGFR2/STAT3 signaling pathway. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:3838-3855. [PMID: 33908580 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00029b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Although drug combination has proved to be an efficient strategy for clinic gastric cancer therapy, how to further improve their bioavailability and reduce the side effects are still challenges due to the low solubility and untargeted ability of drugs. Recently, newly emerging nanotechnology has provided an alternative for constructing new drug delivery systems with high targeting ability and solubility. In this study, a pH-responsive liposome (Liposome-PEO, LP) loaded with apatinib (AP) and cinobufagin (CS-1) was used for combinational therapy against gastric cancer after coating with a hybrid membrane (R/C). The results indicated that the constructed nanocomplex LP-R/C@AC not only efficiently killed tumor cells in vitro by inducing apoptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis, but also significantly inhibited tumor invasion and metastasis via the VEGFR2/STAT3 pathway. Moreover, it showed stronger anti-tumor activity in gastric cancer-bearing mouse models, as compared to the sole drugs. A naturally-derived hybrid cell membrane coating bestowed nanocomplexes with enhanced biointerfacing including prolonged circulation time and targeting ability.
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- Ying Long
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- Department of Health Management, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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Lin YS, Zhang X, Wang C, Liu YQ, Guan WM, Liang J. Long-Term Results of a Phase II Trial of Apatinib for Progressive Radioiodine Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:e3027-e3036. [PMID: 33769497 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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CONTEXT Radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAIR-DTC) has been a global challenge due to its poor prognosis and limited treatment options. OBJECTIVE We report here the long-term results of the phase II clinical trial of apatinib, an anti-angiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitor, for RAIR-DTC. METHODS This was an open-label, exploratory phase II clinical trial among progressive RAIR-DTC patients. Apatinib treatment was given once daily until disease progression, unmanageable toxicity, withdrawal, or death. The primary end points were objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR). Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), duration of response, long-term safety, and the association between patients with different tumor genotype (BRAFV600E and TERT promotor mutation) and their PFS rates were also assessed. RESULTS The ORR was 80%, and the DCR was 95%. The overall median PFS was 18.4 months (95% CI, 9.2-36.8 months) and the median OS was 51.6 months (95% CI, 29.2-not reached [NR]). Patients with BRAFV600E mutation (10 of 18 evaluated) had a longer median PFS compared with patients with BRAF wild-type (NR vs 9.2 months; P = 0.002). The most common adverse events included palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (19/20), proteinuria (18/20), and hypertension (16/20). CONCLUSION In this long-term evaluation, apatinib displayed sustainable efficacy and tolerable safety profile, warranting it as a promising treatment option for progressive RAIR-DTC.
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- Yan-Song Lin
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, Beijing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & PUMC, 100730, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, Beijing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & PUMC, 100730, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, Beijing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & PUMC, 100730, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, Beijing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & PUMC, 100730, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, Beijing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & PUMC, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Oncology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, 102206, China
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Peng Z, Wei J, Wang F, Ying J, Deng Y, Gu K, Cheng Y, Yuan X, Xiao J, Tai Y, Wang L, Zou J, Zhang Y, Shen L. Camrelizumab Combined with Chemotherapy Followed by Camrelizumab plus Apatinib as First-line Therapy for Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma. Clin Cancer Res 2021; 27:3069-3078. [PMID: 33766817 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-4691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) is one of the standard first-line treatments for unresectable, advanced, or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma. Camrelizumab shows promising antitumor activity in advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma in a phase I study. We reported the outcomes of cohort 1 in a multicenter, open-label, phase II trial, which assessed camrelizumab in combination with CAPOX followed by camrelizumab plus apatinib as a first-line combination regimen for advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS Systemic treatment-naïve patients with EGFR2-negative advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma received initial camrelizumab plus CAPOX for 4-6 cycles, and patients without progressive disease were administrated subsequent camrelizumab plus apatinib. Primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR). RESULTS All 48 enrolled patients comprised the efficacy and safety analysis population. The ORR was 58.3% [95% confidence interval (CI), 43.2-72.4] with this combination regimen. Median duration of response was 5.7 months (95% CI, 4.4-8.3). Median overall survival was 14.9 months (95% CI, 13.0-18.6), and median progression-free survival was 6.8 months (95% CI, 5.6-9.5), respectively. The most common grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events (>10%) were decreased platelet count (20.8%), decreased neutrophil count (18.8%), and hypertension (14.6%). Treatment-related death occurred in 1 patient (2.1%) due to abnormal hepatic function and interstitial lung disease. CONCLUSIONS Camrelizumab combined with CAPOX followed by camrelizumab plus apatinib demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity and manageable toxicity as first-line therapy for patients with advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma.
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- Zhi Peng
- Department of GI Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Abdominal Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology (Department of Chemotherapy), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jilin Cancer Hospital, Changchun, P.R. China
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- Oncology Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, P.R. China.
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- Department of GI Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China.
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Li S. Anlotinib: A Novel Targeted Drug for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Front Oncol 2021; 11:664853. [PMID: 34094958 PMCID: PMC8173120 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.664853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bone and soft tissue sarcomas account for approximately 15% of pediatric solid malignant tumors and 1% of adult solid malignant tumors. There are over 50 subtypes of sarcomas, each of which is notably heterogeneous and manifested by remarkable phenotypic and morphological variability. Anlotinib is a novel oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) targeting c-kit, platelet-derived growth factor receptors, fibroblast growth factor receptor, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor. In comparison with the placebo, anlotinib was associated with better overall survival and progression-free survival (PFS) in a phase III trial of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), albeit with cancer progression after two previous lines of treatment. Recently, the National Medical Products Administration approved anlotinib monotherapy as a third-line treatment for patients with advanced NSCLC. Additionally, a phase IIB randomized trial substantiated that anlotinib is associated with a significant longer median PFS in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Moreover, anlotinib is also effective in patients with advanced medullary thyroid carcinoma and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Anlotinib has similar tolerability to other TKIs targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors and other tyrosine kinase-mediated pathways. However, anlotinib has a notably lower rate of side effects ≥grade 3 relative to sunitinib. This review discussed the remarkable characteristics and major dilemmas of anlotinib as a targeted therapy for sarcomas.
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- Shenglong Li
- Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China.,Department of Tissue Engineering, Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University (CMU), Shenyang, China
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Li X, Wang L, Wang L, Yu J, Lu G, Zhao W, Miao C, Zou C, Wu J. Overcoming therapeutic failure in osteosarcoma via Apatinib-encapsulated hydrophobic poly(ester amide) nanoparticles. Biomater Sci 2021; 8:5888-5899. [PMID: 33001086 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01296c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Anti-angiogenic tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been proved to be effective in prolonging progression-free survival in advanced osteosarcoma. However, osteosarcoma stem-like cells persist for a long time and ultimately cause disease recurrence and therapy resistance. Here, we reveal that inefficient accumulation of Apatinib, an anti-angiogenic TKI, induces the expression of ribosome-associated genes in osteosarcoma, and confers apoptosis resistance. An engineered nanoscale delivery system based on hydrophobic poly(ester amide) has been established to effectively deliver Apatinib to improve the treatment. Notably, the considerable uptake by osteosarcoma cells enables this nanodrug to distribute increasingly inside the tumor. Furthermore, the delivered nano-Apatinib can suppress osteosarcoma stemness and enhance osteosarcoma stem-like cell apoptosis, and overcomes the crucial bottleneck of the unfavorable stem-like cell residue for TKI therapy. Importantly, nano-Apatinib significantly inhibits the osteosarcoma stem-like cell-derived tumor growth in contrast with free Apatinib, with minimal side effects. These results suggest that this Apatinib-loaded nano delivery system may serve as a promising strategy to solve the issue of TKI therapeutic resistance existing in advanced osteosarcoma.
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- Xiangyu Li
- The Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P. R. China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering (Sun Yat-Sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering (Sun Yat-Sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering (Sun Yat-Sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering (Sun Yat-Sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- The Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P. R. China.
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- Musculoskeletal Oncology Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- The Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P. R. China. and School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Apatinib combined with PD-L1 blockade synergistically enhances antitumor immune responses and promotes HEV formation in gastric cancer. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 147:2209-2222. [PMID: 33891173 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03633-3] [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: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE Apatinib, an antiangiogenic drug, has shown beneficial effects only in a fraction of advanced gastric cancer (GC) patients. Given the recent success of immunotherapies, combination of apatinib with immune checkpoint inhibitor may provide sustained and potent antitumor responses. METHODS Immunocompetent mice with subcutaneous MFC tumors grown were given a combination of apatinib and anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy. GC tissues from patients undergoing curative resection in China were collected, and the density of HEVs, MSI status and tumor-infiltrated lymphocytes were analyzed by immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS Combined apatinib and PD-L1 blockade therapy synergistically delayed tumor growth and increased survival in MFC-bearing immunocompetent mice. The combination therapy promoted antitumor immunity by increasing the ratio of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells to Foxp3+ Treg cells, the accumulation of CD20+ B cells and the Th1/Th2 cytokine ratio (IFN-γ/IL-10). The combination therapy induced the formation of HEVs through activation of LTβR signaling, thus promoting CD8+ cytotoxic T cell and CD20+ B cell infiltration in tumors. In clinical GC samples, the density of HEVs positively correlated with the intratumoral infiltration of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells and CD20+ B cells. MSI-high GC showed a higher density of HEVs, CD8+ cytotoxic T cells and CD20+ B cells than MSS/MSI-low GC. GC patients with high densities of HEVs, CD8+ cytotoxic T cells and CD20+ B cells had an improved prognosis with superior overall survival. CONCLUSION Combining apatinib with PD-L1 blockade treatment synergistically enhances antitumor immune responses and promotes HEV formation in GC.
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Zhang Y, Zhang B, Yang J, Zhang J, Zhang W. Perioperative Safety and Effectiveness of Neoadjuvant Therapy with Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin, and Docetaxel Plus Apatinib in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:2279-2286. [PMID: 33732020 PMCID: PMC7956581 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s304093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose The trend in neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) is to use more drugs or therapies in combination. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOT) plus apatinib in the treatment of LAGC. Patients and Methods We collected clinical data from patients with LAGC who received neoadjuvant FLOT and apatinib therapy and underwent surgery from January 2017 to December 2020. Patients were divided into either the FLOT group (in which patients received FLOT neoadjuvant therapy and surgery) or the FLOTA group (in which patients received FLOT plus apatinib neoadjuvant therapy and surgery). Results The FLOT and FLOTA groups contained 44 and 31 patients, respectively. There were significant differences between the FLOT and FLOTA groups in the objective response rate (50.00% vs. 80.65%, respectively, p = 0.008) and average change from baseline in the target lesion size (−26.16 ± 34.61 vs. −54.32 ± 36.11, respectively, p < 0.001). There were also significant differences in the pretreatment clinical tumor-node-metastasis (cTNM) and post treatment cTNM stages for the FLOT group (p = 0.001) and for the FLOTA group (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between the FLOT and FLOTA groups in post neoadjuvant therapy cTNM stages (p = 0.525), R0 rate (p = 0.397), tumor regression grade (p = 0.397), or post treatment pathological TNM stage (p = 0.180). Some neoadjuvant therapy-related adverse events occurred significantly more frequently in the FLOTA group, including diarrhea (all grades), pain (all grades), oral mucositis (all grades), and hand-foot syndrome (all grades). Conclusion The FLOTA regimen can achieve better perioperative efficacy and acceptable toxicity compared with that of the FLOT regimen in neoadjuvant treatment of LAGC. The FLOTA regimen for neoadjuvant therapy for LAGC merits further study.
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- Yonglei Zhang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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Chen S, Sun J, Zhao L, Sun Y, Jia D, Song Y, Luo J, Lei H, Liu N. Safety of apatinib plus S-1 for advanced solid tumor as palliative treatment. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:62. [PMID: 33365062 PMCID: PMC7716638 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to explore the safety of apatinib plus S-1 in treating advanced solid tumors after failure of two or more lines of chemotherapy. A total of 33 patients with advanced cancer treated between April 2016 to March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Of these, 13 patients had non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), 13 patients had SCLC, 4 patients had esophageal cancer and 3 had cervical cancer. All patients were treated with apatinib 250 mg once daily combined with S-1 60 mg/m2 twice daily for 14 days, repeated every 3 weeks. Adverse reactions were observed until aggravation of adverse reactions beyond the tolerable range or disease progression, and the survival rate and clinical benefits were calculated. The results suggested that the incidence rate of adverse effects (grade 3-4) was 45.5% (15/33). The top three severe adverse effects were hypertension (15.2%), thrombocytopenia (12.1%) and proteinuria (9.1%). A total of 2 patients with lung squamous-cell carcinomas died of severe pulmonary hemorrhage. Other adverse reactions were tolerated in the cohort. A total of 10 patients achieved partial response and the objective response rate was 30.3%. Furthermore, 13 patients achieved stable disease and 10 patients had progressive disease, and accordingly, the disease control rate was 72.7%. In conclusion, apatinib plus S-1 for advanced solid tumor patients as palliative treatment have a certain efficacy and was relatively safe but should be used with caution in patients with squamous-cell lung carcinoma and the efficacy and safety requires further assessment.
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- Siying Chen
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The People's Hospital of Wuhai Inner Mongolia, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia 016000, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, P.R. China
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Zhou N, Zhang C, Liu D, Liu K, Wang G, Zhu H, Zhang J, Jiang M, Liu N, Zhang X. Apatinib in Combination with S-1 as First-Line Treatment in Patients with Advanced Metastatic Gastric Cancer: Results from an Open, Exploratory, Single-Arm, Phase II Trial. Oncologist 2020; 26:e374-e381. [PMID: 33244809 PMCID: PMC7930411 DOI: 10.1002/onco.13613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Lessons Learned Apatinib combined with S‐1 was not superior to other chemotherapy regimens as first‐line therapy for advanced gastric cancer. There was a tendency for patients with lymph node metastasis to have prolonged median progression‐free survival and median overall survival, compared with patients with liver metastasis.
Background The best choice of first‐line chemotherapy regimen for patients with metastatic gastric cancer is still debated. We combined apatinib and S‐1 as a new first‐line therapy to treat advanced gastric cancer. The efficacy and safety of the combination were assessed, with the goal of determining the most appropriate subgroup of patients who could benefit from this new regimen. Methods This study was an open, exploratory single‐arm, phase II trial. Enrolled patients received apatinib plus S‐1 treatment (apatinib, 500 mg, once a day [qd], days 1–21; S‐1, 40 mg/m2, bid, days 1–14). The primary endpoints were progression‐free survival (PFS) and safety of this new regimen. Next‐generation sequencing was used to explore potential biomarkers. Results A total of 30 patients were enrolled. The median progression‐free survival (mPFS) was 4.21 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.29–6.13 months). The median overall survival (mOS) was 7.49 months (95% CI, 4.81–10.17 months). Patients with lymph node metastasis had prolonged mPFS and mOS when compared with those with liver metastasis (mPFS, 4.21 vs. 1.84 months; mOS, 8.21 vs. 6.31 months, p = .08). The most common grade 3 to 4 adverse events were abdominal pain, dizziness, and diarrhea. Gene mutation profiles between the two subgroups were significantly different. Conclusion Apatinib combined with S‐1 was not superior to other chemotherapy regimens as first‐line therapy for advanced gastric cancer. Toxicity was consistent with known profiles when given as monotherapy. There was a tendency toward prolonged mPFS and mOS in patients with lymph node metastasis compared with patients with liver metastasis, which could support the need to design a future clinical trial with a better defined patient population.
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- Na Zhou
- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine Center of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoShandongPeople's Republic of China
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Zhang J, Ding F, Jiao D, Li Q, Ma H. The Aberrant Expression of MicroRNA-125a-5p/IGF2BP3 Axis in Advanced Gastric Cancer and Its Clinical Relevance. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2020; 19:1533033820917332. [PMID: 32266868 PMCID: PMC7144671 DOI: 10.1177/1533033820917332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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RNA-binding proteins have been associated with cancer development. The overexpression of a well-known RNA-binding protein, insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3, has been identified as an indicator of poor prognosis in patients with various types of cancer. Although gastric cancer is a relatively frequent and potentially fatal malignancy, the mechanism by which insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 regulates the development of this cancer remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role and regulatory mechanism of insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 in gastric cancer. An analysis of IGF2BP3 expression patterns reported in 4 public gastric cancer-related microarray data sets from the Gene Expression Omnibus and The Cancer Genome Atlas-Stomach Adenocarcinoma revealed strong expression of this gene in gastric cancer tissues. Insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 expression in gastric cancer was further confirmed via quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry, respectively, in an in-house gastric cancer cohort (n = 30), and the association of insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 expression with clinical parameters and prognosis was analyzed. Notably, stronger IGF2BP3 expression significantly correlated with poor prognosis, and significant changes in insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 expression were only confirmed in patients with advanced-stage gastric cancer in an independent cohort. The effects of insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 on cell proliferation were confirmed through in vitro experiments involving the HGC-27 gastric cancer cell line. MicroR-125a-5p, a candidate microRNA that target on insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3, decreased in advanced-stage gastric cancer. Upregulation of microR-125a-5p inhibited insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3, and dual-luciferase report assay indicated that microR-125a-5p inhibited the translation of IGF2BP3 by directly targeting the 3' untranslated region. These results indicate that the microR-125a-5p/insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 3 axis contributes to the oncogenesis of advanced gastric cancer.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Pathology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,The first two authors contributed equally to this paper
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- Department of General Surgery (5th), The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,The first two authors contributed equally to this paper
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital for JiuQuan City in Gansu Province, Jiuquan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Foshan City, Foshan, China
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- Faculty of Pathology, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumchi, China
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Zhang L, Niu X, Bi Y, Cui H, Li H, Cheng X. Potential Role of Targeting KDR and Proteasome Inhibitors in the Therapy of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2020; 19:1533033820948060. [PMID: 32924793 PMCID: PMC7493273 DOI: 10.1177/1533033820948060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most aggressive cancer types in China. In recent years, progress has been made in various types of cancer genomics including ESCC. However, the clinical significance of genomic variation of ESCC remains poorly defined. In the present study, genomic sequencing data from 469 ESCC cases were analyzed and potential therapeutic targets in the Druggable Genome Interaction Database (DGIdb) were screened. A series of potential therapeutic target genes and pathways were identified, of which treatment of ESCC with bortezomib (a specific inhibitor targeting proteasome) potently inhibited the proliferation of 5 ESCC cell lines and administration of bortezomib led to significant tumor xenograft regression in SCID mice. It was also identified that kinase insert domain receptor (KDR), which had drug recommendations from all 6 sources integrated by the DGldb and harbored significant amplification in ESCC, might be a downstream target of zinc finger protein 750 (ZNF750). ZNF750 acts as a transcription factor and has been demonstrated to harbor frequently inactivating mutations in ESCC by previous independent studies. In the present study, KDR was upregulated upon ZNF750 knockdown and the rescue of ZNF750 also led to marked restoration of KDR. KDR knockdown in stable ZNF750-knockdown KYSE150 and KYSE140 ESCC cells significantly attenuated the promotion of cell growth, colony formation, invasion and migration induced by ZNF750 knockdown. Further experiments found that apatinib treatment, a potent inhibitor of KDR, resulted in profound inhibition of cell proliferation and invasion. Collectively, the present study provided insight for genomic alterations as potential therapeutic targets in ESCC and supported the possibility of a therapeutic strategy targeting the proteasome in ESCC. The present results also suggested that targeting KDR may be an effective way to treat ESCC, not only in KDR variant cases, but also in individuals with ZNF750 mutations and deletions.
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- Ling Zhang
- Department of Pathology, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.,Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.,Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anatomy, 74648Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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Zhang XD, Li YH, Chen DX, You WW, Hu XX, Chen BB, Hu GX, Qian JC. The effect of apatinib on pharmacokinetic profile of buspirone both in vivo and in vitro. J Pharm Pharmacol 2020; 72:1405-1411. [PMID: 32608074 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential interaction of apatinib and buspirone and underlying mechanism. METHODS UPLC-MS/MS assay was applied to determine the concentrations of buspirone and its main metabolites (1-PP and 6-OH buspirone) after incubated with liver microsomes. Moreover, the connection of in vitro and in vivo was further determined. Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups: group A (20 mg/kg buspirone) and group B (buspirone vs 40 mg/kg apatinib). Tail vein blood was collected and subjected to the UPLC-MS/MS detection. KEY FINDINGS Apatinib inhibited the generations of 1-PP and 6-OH buspirone dose-dependently with IC50 of 1.76 and 2.23 μm in RLMs, and 1.51 and 1.48 μm in HLMs, respectively. There was a mixed mechanism underlying such an inhibition effect. In rat, AUC(0- t ) , AUC(0-∞) , Tmax and Cmax of buspirone and 6-OH buspirone increased significantly while co-administering with apatinib, but Vz/F and CLz/F decreased obviously while comparing group A with group B . CONCLUSIONS Apatinib suppresses the CYP450 based metabolism of buspirone in a mixed mechanism and boosted the blood exposure of prototype drug and 6-OH buspirone dramatically. Therefore, extra caution should be taken when combining apatinib with buspirone in clinic.
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- Xiao-Dan Zhang
- The Seventh People's Hospital of Wenzhou, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University and Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Li GC, Jia XC, Zhao QC, Zhang HW, Yang P, Xu LL, Pang FN, Sun JB. The expression of epidermal growth factor receptor 1 and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 based on tumor location affect survival in gastric cancer. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20460. [PMID: 32481349 PMCID: PMC7249938 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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To investigate the different expression of epidermal growth factor receptor 1 (EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in gastric cancer based on tumor locations and its impact on patients survival.Gastric cancer is heterogeneous disease, recent years have established a molecular classification and described distribution of molecular subtypes in stomach. However, the difference of EGFR and HER-2 expression among tumor location is still unknown.Between January 2010 and August 2014, 2477 consecutive patients with gastric cancer were treated in our surgery department. The tumor locations were classified into 4 groups: cardia, fundus, corpus, and antrum. Based on tumor locations, the clinicopathologic characteristics, EGFR and HER-2 expression, and follow-up data were analyzed by univariant analysis and Kaplan-Meier analysis retrospectively.There were difference of gender, age, Borrmann type, pathological type, differentiation, T-stage, tumor size, gastrectomy method, and complications among the locations. The positive rate of EGFR expression in fundus was 18.18%, which was lower than cardia (46.21%), corpus (43.62%), and antrum (48.83%) (P < .001). The 5-year survival rate in EGFR positive patients was 50.8%, which was significantly lower than EGFR negative patients (64.0%, P = .021). The positive rate of HER-2 expression in cardia was 48.15%, which was significantly higher than fundus (37.5%), corpus (35.45%), and antrum (38.54%) (P = .009), but HER-2 expression did not correlate with 5-year survive (P = .548).Our results suggest that there exist difference of EGFR and HER-2 expression based on tumor locations, and the distribution of EGFR impact on patients survival. Emphasizing the role of EGFR and HER-2 in the context of location contribute to make appropriate treatment strategy and improve prognosis of gastric cancer.
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- Guo-Cai Li
- Division of Digestive Surgery, Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Xi’an International Medical Centre
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Xi’an International Medical Centre
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Xi’an International Medical Centre
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Xi’an International Medical Centre
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Xi’an International Medical Centre
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Fang SQ, Huang J, Zhang F, Ni HM, Chen QL, Zhu JR, Fu ZC, Zhu L, Hao WW, Ge GB. Pharmacokinetic interaction between a Chinese herbal formula Huosu Yangwei oral liquid and apatinib in vitro and in vivo. J Pharm Pharmacol 2020; 72:979-989. [PMID: 32285478 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objectives
This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of Huosu Yangwei oral liquid (HSYW) on cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs) and to investigate whether this herbal medicine could modulate the pharmacokinetic behaviour of the co-administered CYP-substrate drug apatinib.
Methods
Cytochrome P450 enzymes inhibition assays were conducted in human liver microsomes (HLM) by a LC-MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of the oxidative metabolites of eight probe substrates for hepatic CYPs. The modulatory effects of HSYW on the oxidative metabolism of apatinib were investigated in both HLM and rat liver microsomes (RLM). The influences of HSYW on the pharmacokinetic behaviour of apatinib were investigated in rats.
Key findings
Huosu Yangwei oral liquid inhibited all tested CYPs in human liver preparations, with the IC50 values ranged from 0.3148 to 2.642 mg/ml. HSYW could also inhibit the formation of two major oxidative metabolites of apatinib in liver microsomes from both human and rat. In-vivo assays demonstrated that HSYW could significantly prolong the plasma half-life of apatinib by 7.4-fold and increase the AUC0–inf (nm·h) of apatinib by 43%, when HSYW (10 ml/kg) was co-administered with apatinib (10 mg/kg) in rats.
Conclusions
Huosu Yangwei oral liquid could inhibit mammalian CYPs and modulated the metabolic half-life of apatinib both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Sheng-Quan Fang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Division, Shanghai Institute of Food and Drug Control, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Qinghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xining, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Qinghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xining, China
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Deng M, Liu B, Song H, Yu R, Zou D, Chen Y, Ma Y, Lv F, Xu L, Zhang Z, Lv Q, Yang X, Che X, Qu X, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Hu X. β-Elemene inhibits the metastasis of multidrug-resistant gastric cancer cells through miR-1323/Cbl-b/EGFR pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 69:153184. [PMID: 32199253 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND β-Elemene is a natural agent extracted from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Curcuma wenyujin that is a promising novel plant-derived drug with broad-spectrum anticancer activity. Our previous study identified an enhanced capacity for metastasis in multidrug resistant (MDR) gastric cancer and breast cancer cells. However, the anti-metastatic effects of β-Elemene on MDR cancer cells remain unknown. PURPOSE In this study, we posit the hypothesis that β-elemene possesses antimetastatic effects on MDR cancer cells. METHODS Cell viability assay was used to assess the resistance of SGC7901/ADR cells and the cytotoxic effects of β-Elemene. Wound healing, transwell assay and lung metastatic mice model were used to the anti-metastasis effects of β-Elemene. MicroRNA microarray analysis was used to explore potential regulated miRNAs. Luciferase reporter assay was used to identify the direct target. Human MMP antibody array, western blot, immunoprecipitation, qRT-PCR analyses and immunohistochemistry were conducted to investigate the underlying anti-metastasis mechanism of β-Elemene. RESULTS In this study, we found that β-Elemene significantly inhibited the metastatic capacity of MDR gastric cells in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, we found that β-Elemene regulated MMP-2/9 expression and reversed epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Further studies showed that β-Elemene upregulated Cbl-b expression, resulting in inhibition of the EGFR-ERK/AKT pathways, which regulate MMP-2/9. Additionally, we confirmed that β-Elemene upregulated Cbl-b by inhibiting miR-1323 expression. Finally, we found that numbers of metastatic tumor nodules were significantly decreased in the lungs of nude mice after β-Elemene treatment. CONCLUSION Our results suggested that β-Elemene inhibits the metastasis of MDR gastric cancer cells by modulating the miR-1323/Cbl-b/EGFR signaling axis.
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- Mingming Deng
- Department of Respiratory and Infectious Disease of Geriatrics, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- The First Laboratory of Cancer Institute, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Infectious Disease of Geriatrics, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang 110042, China
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- The First Laboratory of Cancer Institute, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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- The First Laboratory of Cancer Institute, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Infectious Disease of Geriatrics, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
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Fan Q, Lv W, Xu Y, Dong Y, Xiang Z, Wang J. Selective Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors Provide Limited Benefits for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:3171-3186. [PMID: 32067605 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200218095932] [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: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) is one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide. For most patients diagnosed with mCRC and managed with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)/leucovorin plus oxaliplatin (FOLFOX), the median survival time is still less than 2 years. Small molecule selective vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors have been demonstrated to have strong anti-tumour activity in various cancer models. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of selective VEGFR inhibitors in the management of mCRC. METHODS A comprehensive search in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Ovid MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Springer and Cochrane Central databases was performed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on the effect of selective VEGFR inhibitors on mCRC. The primary outcome measures were progression-free survival (PFS) rates, overall survival (OS) rates, complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD), progressive disease (PD), objective response rates (ORRs), disease control rates (DCRs) and adverse effect (AE) rates. The dates of the included studies ranged from the inception of the database to January 15, 2020. RESULTS Twenty-two RCTs were included. A total of 9362 patients met the inclusion criteria. Compared with placebo, selective VEGFR inhibitors significantly increased the PFS rate, SD, PR and DCR, reduced PD, caused more treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), hypertension, hand-foot skin reaction, diarrhoea, fatigue, and thrombocytopaenia and increased aspartate aminotransferase(AST) concentration. There was no significant difference between selective VEGFR inhibitors and placebo regarding OS rate, CR, ORR, proteinuria, hyperbilirubinaemia or alkaline phosphatase(ALP) concentration. Additionally, compared with FOLFOX4+placebo, FOLFOX4+ selective VEGFR inhibitors, clearly reduced PD, and caused more 3-4 AEs, serious AEs, hypertension, hand-foot syndrome, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dehydration, fatigue, dizziness, neutropaenia and thrombocytopaenia. For PFS rate, OS rate, CR, PR, SD, ORR, abdominal pain, peripheral sensory neuropathy, asthaenia, anaemia and hypokalaemia rates, there was no significant difference between FOLFOX4+ selective VEGFR inhibitors and FOLFOX4+placebo. However, compared with FOLFOX4+bevacizumab, FOLFOX4+selective VEGFR inhibitors, led to increased hypertension, neutropaenia, fatigue, thrombocytopaenia and asthaenia. There is no clear difference between FOLFOX4+selective VEGFR inhibitors and FOLFOX4+ bevacizumab with regard to PFS rate, OS rate, CR, PR, SD, PD, ORR, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy and abdominal pain rates. Selective VEGFR inhibitors+cetuximab increased PFS and PR and reduced PD compared to cetuximab, but there was no statistical difference between the two groups for OS and SD. CONCLUSION Compared with placebo or cetuximab, selective VEGFR inhibitors alone or combined with cetuximab seemed to be more efficacious for mCRC respectively; however, the effects were not better than FOLFOX4 alone or when combined with bevacizumab for mCRC. Additionally, selective VEGFR inhibitors were not as safe as placebo or FOLFOX4 alone or in combination with bevacizumab in mCRC.
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- Qin Fan
- Shanxi Dayi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Changzhi Medical College, Shanxi, China
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- Changzhi Medical College, Shanxi, China
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- Changzhi Medical College, Shanxi, China
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Tian ZC, Wang JQ, Ge H. Apatinib ameliorates doxorubicin-induced migration and cancer stemness of osteosarcoma cells by inhibiting Sox2 via STAT3 signalling. J Orthop Translat 2019; 22:132-141. [PMID: 32440509 PMCID: PMC7231956 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Osteosarcoma, ranking as the second primary cause of cancer-related death, is the most common type of bone cancer. Doxorubicin (DOX) is used as a first-line treatment for osteosarcoma; however, the tumour recurrence rate remains high. Recent studies have suggested that DOX-induced migration and stemness in osteosarcoma cells might be the primary reason of recurrence and drug resistance. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Therefore, it is urgent to explore novel effective treatments to overcome DOX-induced drug resistance of osteosarcoma. Methods Osteosarcoma cells KHOS and U2OS were treated with DOX and apatinib (AP) alone or in combination. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and colony formation assays were performed to evaluate effects on proliferation. Flow cytometry analysis was carried out to assess cell apoptosis. Cell migration was determined by the transwell assay. Cancer stemness was detected by flow cytometry analysis of CD133+ cells and sphere-formation assay. Western blot assay was used to measure the expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, vimentin, matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)/p-STAT3, SRY-box2 (Sox2) and octamer-binding protein 4 (Oct4), and Nanog in treated osteosarcoma cells. Results Herein, we revealed that AP treatment significantly enhanced the sensitivity of osteosarcoma cells to DOX, reversed the DOX-induced stemness phenotype and metastasis capacity of osteosarcoma cells, and abolished the upregulation of p-STAT3, Sox2, Oct4, and Nanog. We further demonstrated that AP reversed DOX-induced stemness and migration of osteosarcoma cells through Sox2. Conclusion These results suggested that AP significantly abolished the DOX-induced stemness phenotype and metastasis capacity in osteosarcoma cells by inhibiting Sox2 via STAT3 signalling. The translational potential of this article Our study indicates that Doxorubicin-based chemotherapeutics may simulate cancer stem cells (CSCs) properties in osteosarcoma, leading to the resistance of osteosarcoma. Apatinib can reduce the Doxorubicin-induced chemoresistance through STAT3/Sox2 pathway inactivation. This study represents that Apatinib may act as an effective chemotherapy sensitiser for reducing chemoresistance correlated with CSCs in osteosarcoma.
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- Zhi C Tian
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Gao Z, Song C, Li G, Lin H, Lian X, Zhang N, Cao B. Pyrotinib treatment on HER2-positive gastric cancer cells promotes the released exosomes to enhance endothelial cell progression, which can be counteracted by apatinib. Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:2777-2787. [PMID: 31114227 PMCID: PMC6489591 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s194768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Aims: Pyrotinib is a newly developed irreversible pan-ErbB receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive cancers, and clinic trials of pyrotinib in treatment of HER2-positive gastric cancer (GC) are underway. Exosomes are tiny vesicles secreted by cancer cells and take essential roles in the progression of carcinoma. Whether pyrotinib application has any effect on the cancer cell-released exosomes has not been studied. The aim of our work was to address if pyrotinib treatment impacts the effect of HER2-positive GC cell-derived exosomes on endothelial cell (EC) progression. Methods: Isolation of exosomes released by HER2-positive NCI-N87 and MKN45 lines after pyrotinib treatment was performed. Then, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were incubated with different concentrations of exosomes to address their proliferation by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS). Effect of pyrotinib-treated exosomes at concentration of 10 µg/mL was compared to that without pyrotinib treatment over 96-hr time course. Transwell assay and wound-healing assay were carried out by incubating with exosomes released by NCI-N87 and MKN45 cells with/without pyrotinib treatment over 24-hr time course. The aforementioned experiments were done under same conditions in order to evaluate the combined effect of apatinib and pyrotinib on HUVEC motility and invasive capacity. Results: We showed that HUVEC proliferation, motility and invasive capacity were further enhanced upon incubation with exosomes released by pyrotinib-treated GC cell lines, compared to those without pyrotinib treatment. Significantly, this effect was counteracted by the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-2 inhibitor apatinib which inhibits EC progression. Conclusion: Our study suggests that pyrotinib application on HER2-positive GC produces stronger exosomes that promote the proliferation and motility of vascular ECs, and combination of pyrotinib with apatinib provides potentially better therapy.
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- Zhengxing Gao
- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Daxing District Hopeople's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 102600, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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