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Del Rosario Hernandez T, Joshi NR, Gore SV, Kreiling JA, Creton R. Combining supervised and unsupervised analyses to quantify behavioral phenotypes and validate therapeutic efficacy in a triple transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.07.597924. [PMID: 38895269 PMCID: PMC11185760 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.07.597924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Behavioral testing is an essential tool for evaluating cognitive function and dysfunction in preclinical research models. This is of special importance in the study of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. However, the reproducibility of classic behavioral assays is frequently compromised by interstudy variation, leading to ambiguous conclusions about the behavioral markers characterizing the disease. Here, we identify age- and genotype-driven differences between 3xTg-AD and non-transgenic control mice using a low-cost, highly customizable behavioral assay that requires little human intervention. Through behavioral phenotyping combining both supervised and unsupervised behavioral classification methods, we are able to validate the preventative effects of the immunosuppressant cyclosporine A in a rodent model of Alzheimer's disease, as well as the partially ameliorating effects of candidate drugs nebivolol and cabozantinib.
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- Thais Del Rosario Hernandez
- Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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Li C, Li X, Fan A, He N, Wu D, Yu H, Wang K, Jiao W, Zhao X. A simple and sensitive liquid chromatography triple quadrupole mass spectrometry method for the determination of XL092 in monkey plasma and its application to pharmacokinetic study. Biomed Chromatogr 2024; 38:e5833. [PMID: 38291606 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5833] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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XL092 is a potent ATP-competitive inhibitor of multiple receptor tyrosine kinases that is undergoing clinical development for the treatment of lung cancer. In this study, an LC triple quadrupole mass spectrometry method was established to measure XL092 in monkey plasma. A Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column was used for chromatographic separation. The mobile phase consisted of water containing 0.1% formic acid and acetonitrile with a gradient elution at the flow rate of 0.4 mL/min. Multiple reaction monitoring mode was used for quantitative analysis of XL092 in positive electrospray ionization. In the concentration range of 0.5-1000 ng/mL, XL092 showed excellent linearity in monkey plasma with a correlation coefficient greater than 0.995 (r > 0.995). The lowest limit of quantification was 0.5 ng/mL. The intra- and inter-day relative standard deviations were <9.99%, while the relative error ranged from -12.50% to 8.10%. The mean recovery was over 82.51%. XL092 was stable in monkey plasma after storage under certain conditions. The validated method was demonstrated to be selective, sensitive, and reliable, and has been successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic study of XL092 in monkey plasma. XL092 showed moderate short half-life (~3.81 h) and good oral bioavailability (80%).
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- Cui Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- TriApex Laboratories Co. Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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Chen YC, Chen JH, Hsieh FI. Major adverse cardiovascular events of vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors among patients with different malignancy: A systemic review and network meta-analysis. J Chin Med Assoc 2024; 87:48-57. [PMID: 37991373 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000001026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF-TKIs) are a common cancer treatment. However, the pharmacologic characteristics of VEGF-TKIs may influence cardiovascular risks. The relative risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) associated with VEGF-TKIs are poorly understood. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception until August 31, 2021, for phase II/III randomized controlled trials of 11 VEGF-TKIs (axitinib, cabozantinib, lenvatinib, pazopanib, ponatinib, ripretinib, regorafenib, sorafenib, sunitinib, tivozanib, and vandetanib). The endpoints were heart failure, thromboembolism, and cardiovascular death. The Mantel-Haenszel method was used to calculate the risk of VEGF-TKI among users by comparing it to nonusers. Pairwise meta-analyses with a random-effects model were used to estimate the risks of the various VEGF-TKIs. We estimated ranked probability with a P-score and assessed credibility using the Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis framework. RESULTS We identified 69 trials involving 30 180 patients with cancer. The highest risk of MACEs was associated with high-potency tivazonib (odds ratio [OR]: 3.34), lenvatinib (OR: 3.26), and axitinib (OR: 2.04), followed by low-potency pazopanib (OR: 1.79), sorafenib (OR: 1.77), and sunitinib (OR: 1.66). The risk of heart failure significantly increased in association with less-selective sorafenib (OR: 3.53), pazopanib (OR: 3.10), and sunitinib (OR: 2.65). The risk of thromboembolism significantly increased in association with nonselective lenvatinib (OR: 3.12), sorafenib (OR: 1.54), and sunitinib (OR: 1.53). Higher potency (tivozanib, axitinib) and lower selectivity (sorafenib, vandetanib, pazopanib, sunitinib) were associated with a higher probability of heart failure. Low selectivity (lenvatinib, cabozantinib, sorafenib, sunitinib) was associated with a higher probability of thromboembolism. CONCLUSION Higher-potency and lower-selectivity VEGF-TKIs may influence the risks of MACEs, heart failure, and thromboembolism. These findings may facilitate evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
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- Yen-Chou Chen
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Taipei Heart Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Data Science, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Health Data Analytics and Statistics Centre, Office of Data Science, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Master Program for Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomic, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Zago E, Galluzzo A, Pradella S, Antonuzzo L, Maggi M, Petrone L, Sparano C. Cabozantinib for different endocrine tumours: killing two birds with one stone. A systematic review of the literature. Endocrine 2024; 83:26-40. [PMID: 37851242 PMCID: PMC10805963 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03526-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Cabozantinib is an oral multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that has been approved in Europe for advanced renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, locally advanced and metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and highly aggressive cutaneous malignant neuroendocrine tumour that usually presents in sun-exposed skin areas of immunosuppressed patients. Conflicting data exist about cabozantinib for MCC and this TKI is currently under investigation in several onco-endocrine frameworks. METHODS We herein report a case of an 83-year-old man who was diagnosed with MCC during the treatment of an advanced metastatic MTC. The diagnosis of MCC was established based on clinical, histopathologic evaluation and immunohistochemistry. A systematic review of the literature on cabozantinib use for advanced endocrine and neuroendocrine tumours has been performed. RESULTS The patient was initially treated with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy. Cabozantinib was therefore started to control both MTC and MCC. After 24 months, no sign of local or metastatic MCC relapse was evidenced. CONCLUSION Promising data on cabozantinib treatment for endocrine and neuroendocrine neoplasms is recently emerging in the literature. In our clinical case, we reported that, besides the good response for the MTC, cabozantinib also seems to effectively control metastatic MCC, along with efficient surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy. Further investigations are needed to determine the efficacy and safety of cabozantinib in MCC patients and in off-label endocrine tumours.
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- Elena Zago
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Clinical Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental & Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Hadoux J, Elisei R, Brose MS, Hoff AO, Robinson BG, Gao M, Jarzab B, Isaev P, Kopeckova K, Wadsley J, Führer D, Keam B, Bardet S, Sherman EJ, Tahara M, Hu MI, Singh R, Lin Y, Soldatenkova V, Wright J, Lin B, Maeda P, Capdevila J, Wirth LJ. Phase 3 Trial of Selpercatinib in Advanced RET-Mutant Medullary Thyroid Cancer. N Engl J Med 2023; 389:1851-1861. [PMID: 37870969 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2309719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Selpercatinib, a highly selective, potent RET inhibitor, has shown efficacy in advanced RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer in a phase 1-2 trial, but its efficacy as compared with approved multikinase inhibitors is unclear. METHODS We conducted a phase 3, randomized trial comparing selpercatinib as first-line therapy with the physician's choice of cabozantinib or vandetanib (control group). Eligible patients had progressive disease documented within 14 months before enrollment. The primary end point in the protocol-specified interim efficacy analysis was progression-free survival, assessed by blinded independent central review. Crossover to selpercatinib was permitted among patients in the control group after disease progression. Treatment failure-free survival, assessed by blinded independent central review, was a secondary, alpha-controlled end point that was to be tested only if progression-free survival was significant. Among the other secondary end points were overall response and safety. RESULTS A total of 291 patients underwent randomization. At a median follow-up of 12 months, median progression-free survival as assessed by blinded independent central review was not reached in the selpercatinib group and was 16.8 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 12.2 to 25.1) in the control group (hazard ratio for disease progression or death, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.16 to 0.48; P<0.001). Progression-free survival at 12 months was 86.8% (95% CI, 79.8 to 91.6) in the selpercatinib group and 65.7% (95% CI, 51.9 to 76.4) in the control group. Median treatment failure-free survival as assessed by blinded independent central review was not reached in the selpercatinib group and was 13.9 months in the control group (hazard ratio for disease progression, discontinuation due to treatment-related adverse events, or death, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.15 to 0.42; P<0.001). Treatment failure-free survival at 12 months was 86.2% (95% CI, 79.1 to 91.0) in the selpercatinib group and 62.1% (95% CI, 48.9 to 72.8) in the control group. The overall response was 69.4% (95% CI, 62.4 to 75.8) in the selpercatinib group and 38.8% (95% CI, 29.1 to 49.2) in the control group. Adverse events led to a dose reduction in 38.9% of the patients in the selpercatinib group, as compared with 77.3% in the control group, and to treatment discontinuation in 4.7% and 26.8%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Selpercatinib treatment resulted in superior progression-free survival and treatment failure-free survival as compared with cabozantinib or vandetanib in patients with RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer. (Funded by Loxo Oncology, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly; LIBRETTO-531 ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04211337.).
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- Julien Hadoux
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Pavel Isaev
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Katerina Kopeckova
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Jonathan Wadsley
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Dagmar Führer
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Bhumsuk Keam
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Stéphane Bardet
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Eric J Sherman
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Makoto Tahara
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Mimi I Hu
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Ravinder Singh
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Yan Lin
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Victoria Soldatenkova
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Jennifer Wright
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
| | - Boris Lin
- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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- From the Service d'oncologie endocrinienne, département d'imagerie, Gustave Roussy and ENDOCAN-TUTHYREF Network, Villejuif (J.H.), and the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Unit, Centre François Baclesse, Caen (S.B.) - both in France; the Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (R.E.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia (M.S.B.); the Department of Endocrinology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino - both in São Paulo (A.O.H.); Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney (B.G.R.); the Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin, China (M.G.); the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland (B.J.); Federal State Institution Medical Radiology Research Center, Obninsk, Russia (P.I.); the Department of Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (K.K.); the Clinical Oncology Department, Weston Park Cancer Center, NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom (J.W.); the Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (D.F.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (B.K.); the Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (E.J.S.); the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan (M.T.); the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Department, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (M.I.H.); Eli Lilly, Indianapolis (R.S., Y.L., V.S., J.W., B.L., P.M.); the Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona (J.C.); and the Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (L.J.W.)
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Sahakian N, Castinetti F, Romanet P. Molecular Basis and Natural History of Medullary Thyroid Cancer: It is (Almost) All in the RET. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4865. [PMID: 37835559 PMCID: PMC10572078 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15194865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare disease, which can be either sporadic (roughly 75% of cases) or genetically determined (multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, due to REarranged during Transfection RET germline mutations, 25% of cases). Interestingly, RET pathogenic variants (mainly M918T) have also been reported in aggressive forms of sporadic MTC, suggesting the importance of RET signalling pathways in the pathogenesis of MTC. The initial theory of RET codon-related MTC aggressiveness has been recently questioned by studies suggesting that this would only define the age at disease onset rather than the aggressiveness of MTC. Other factors might however impact the natural history of the disease, such as RET polymorphisms, epigenetic factors, environmental factors, MET (mesenchymal-epithelial transition) alterations, or even other genetic alterations such as RAS family (HRAS, KRAS, NRAS) genetic alterations. This review will detail the molecular bases of MTC, focusing on RET pathways, and the potential mechanisms that explain the phenotypic intra- and interfamilial heterogeneity.
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- Nicolas Sahakian
- Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, INSERM, MMG, La Conception University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Marseille, France; (N.S.); (F.C.)
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- Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, INSERM, MMG, La Conception University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Marseille, France; (N.S.); (F.C.)
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- Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, INSERM, MMG, La Conception University Hospital, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Marseille, France
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Desilets A, Repetto M, Yang SR, Sherman EJ, Drilon A. RET-Altered Cancers-A Tumor-Agnostic Review of Biology, Diagnosis and Targeted Therapy Activity. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4146. [PMID: 37627175 PMCID: PMC10452615 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15164146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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RET alterations, such as fusions or mutations, drive the growth of multiple tumor types. These alterations are found in canonical (lung and thyroid) and non-canonical (e.g., gastrointestinal, breast, gynecological, genitourinary, histiocytic) cancers. RET alterations are best identified via comprehensive next-generation sequencing, preferably with DNA and RNA interrogation for fusions. Targeted therapies for RET-dependent cancers have evolved from older multikinase inhibitors to selective inhibitors of RET such as selpercatinib and pralsetinib. Prospective basket trials and retrospective reports have demonstrated the activity of these drugs in a wide variety of RET-altered cancers, notably those with RET fusions. This paved the way for the first tumor-agnostic selective RET inhibitor US FDA approval in 2022. Acquired resistance to RET kinase inhibitors can take the form of acquired resistance mutations (e.g., RET G810X) or bypass alterations.
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- Antoine Desilets
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.D.); (M.R.); (S.-R.Y.); (E.J.S.)
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.D.); (M.R.); (S.-R.Y.); (E.J.S.)
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.D.); (M.R.); (S.-R.Y.); (E.J.S.)
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.D.); (M.R.); (S.-R.Y.); (E.J.S.)
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.D.); (M.R.); (S.-R.Y.); (E.J.S.)
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Song M, Liu Q, Sun W, Zhang H. Crosstalk between Thyroid Carcinoma and Tumor-Correlated Immune Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2863. [PMID: 37345200 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15102863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy in the endocrine system. Although most TC can achieve a desirable prognosis, some refractory thyroid carcinomas, including radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer, as well as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, face a myriad of difficulties in clinical treatment. These types of tumors contribute to the majority of TC deaths due to limited initial therapy, recurrence, and metastasis of the tumor and tumor resistance to current clinically targeted drugs, which ultimately lead to treatment failure. At present, a growing number of studies have demonstrated crosstalk between TC and tumor-associated immune cells, which affects tumor deterioration and metastasis through distinct signal transduction or receptor activation. Current immunotherapy focuses primarily on cutting off the interaction between tumor cells and immune cells. Since the advent of immunotherapy, scholars have discovered targets for TC immunotherapy, which also provides new strategies for TC treatment. This review methodically and intensively summarizes the current understanding and mechanism of the crosstalk between distinct types of TC and immune cells, as well as potential immunotherapy strategies and clinical research results in the area of the tumor immune microenvironment. We aim to explore the current research advances to formulate better individualized treatment strategies for TC patients and to provide clues and references for the study of potential immune checkpoints and the development of immunotherapy technologies.
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- Mingyuan Song
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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Candido MF, Medeiros M, Veronez LC, Bastos D, Oliveira KL, Pezuk JA, Valera ET, Brassesco MS. Drugging Hijacked Kinase Pathways in Pediatric Oncology: Opportunities and Current Scenario. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020664. [PMID: 36839989 PMCID: PMC9966033 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020664] [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: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Childhood cancer is considered rare, corresponding to ~3% of all malignant neoplasms in the human population. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a universal occurrence of more than 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants around the globe, and despite improvements in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care, one child dies of cancer every 3 min. Consequently, more efficient, selective and affordable therapeutics are still needed in order to improve outcomes and avoid long-term sequelae. Alterations in kinases' functionality is a trademark of cancer and the concept of exploiting them as drug targets has burgeoned in academia and in the pharmaceutical industry of the 21st century. Consequently, an increasing plethora of inhibitors has emerged. In the present study, the expression patterns of a selected group of kinases (including tyrosine receptors, members of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK pathways, coordinators of cell cycle progression, and chromosome segregation) and their correlation with clinical outcomes in pediatric solid tumors were accessed through the R2: Genomics Analysis and Visualization Platform and by a thorough search of published literature. To further illustrate the importance of kinase dysregulation in the pathophysiology of pediatric cancer, we analyzed the vulnerability of different cancer cell lines against their inhibition through the Cancer Dependency Map portal, and performed a search for kinase-targeted compounds with approval and clinical applicability through the CanSAR knowledgebase. Finally, we provide a detailed literature review of a considerable set of small molecules that mitigate kinase activity under experimental testing and clinical trials for the treatment of pediatric tumors, while discuss critical challenges that must be overcome before translation into clinical options, including the absence of compounds designed specifically for childhood tumors which often show differential mutational burdens, intrinsic and acquired resistance, lack of selectivity and adverse effects on a growing organism.
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- Marina Ferreira Candido
- Department of Cell Biology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Regional Blood Center, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-901, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-901, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Biotechnology and Innovation, Anhanguera University of São Paulo, UNIAN/SP, São Paulo 04119-001, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Biotechnology and Innovation, Anhanguera University of São Paulo, UNIAN/SP, São Paulo 04119-001, SP, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-16-3315-9144; Fax: +55-16-3315-4886
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Li Q, Tie Y, Alu A, Ma X, Shi H. Targeted therapy for head and neck cancer: signaling pathways and clinical studies. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:31. [PMID: 36646686 PMCID: PMC9842704 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01297-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Head and neck cancer (HNC) is malignant, genetically complex and difficult to treat and is the sixth most frequent cancer, with tobacco, alcohol and human papillomavirus being major risk factors. Based on epigenetic data, HNC is remarkably heterogeneous, and treatment remains challenging. There is a lack of significant improvement in survival and quality of life in patients with HNC. Over half of HNC patients experience locoregional recurrence or distal metastasis despite the current multiple traditional therapeutic strategies and immunotherapy. In addition, resistance to chemotherapy, radiotherapy and some targeted therapies is common. Therefore, it is urgent to explore more effective and tolerable targeted therapies to improve the clinical outcomes of HNC patients. Recent targeted therapy studies have focused on identifying promising biomarkers and developing more effective targeted therapies. A well understanding of the pathogenesis of HNC contributes to learning more about its inner association, which provides novel insight into the development of small molecule inhibitors. In this review, we summarized the vital signaling pathways and discussed the current potential therapeutic targets against critical molecules in HNC, as well as presenting preclinical animal models and ongoing or completed clinical studies about targeted therapy, which may contribute to a more favorable prognosis of HNC. Targeted therapy in combination with other therapies and its limitations were also discussed.
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- Qingfang Li
- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Shabbir A, Kojadinovic A, Shafiq T, Mundi PS. Targeting RET alterations in cancer: Recent progress and future directions. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023; 181:103882. [PMID: 36481304 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Genomic alterations in the receptor tyrosine kinase RET represent actionable driver events in several cancer types. Activation of the kinase domain by point mutations represents a pathognomonic event in medullary thyroid cancer, while RET fusions are critical driver events in a sizable subset of differentiated thyroid cancer and a smaller percentage of lung cancer. Early trials with multi-kinase inhibitors yielded modest improvement in outcomes for RET-driven cancers. In recent years, highly selective RET inhibitors entered clinical trials and demonstrated remarkable response rates, resulting in accelerated approval for selpercatinib and pralsetinib in 2020. An important mechanism of eventual resistance to RET inhibitors is the emergence of secondary drug resistance mutations, particularly in the solvent front, and several promising compounds are in development to overcome these mutations. Mechanisms of acquired resistance that bypass RET signaling altogether have also been discovered, suggesting that combinatorial drug strategies may be necessary for some patients.
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA; Department of Medicine, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, USA
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- Department of Medicine, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, USA; Department of Hematology-Oncology, Columbia University Medical Center, USA.
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Khaki Bakhtiarvand V, Ramezani-Ali Akbari K, Amir Jalali S, Hojjat-Farsangi M, Jeddi-Tehrani M, Shokri F, Shabani M. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) depletion by cabozantinib improves the efficacy of anti-HER2 antibody-based immunotherapy in a 4T1-HER2 murine breast cancer model. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 113:109470. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nieto López de la Nieta L, Guzmán Bernardo FJ, Castañeda Peñalvo G, Rodríguez Flores J. Solid phase extraction prior to non-aqueous capillary electrophoresis with ultraviolet detection as a valuable strategy for therapeutic drug monitoring of cabozantinib. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Preclinical Evaluation of Novel Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitors in Medullary Thyroid Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14184442. [PMID: 36139603 PMCID: PMC9497079 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14184442] [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: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a neuroendocrine tumor arising from parafollicular calcitonin-secreting C cells of the thyroid. Most of the patients affected by MTC, especially the familial form, harbor a mutation of the RET proto-oncogene. In patients with advanced disease, medical therapy is represented by two tyrosine-kinase inhibitors: cabozantinib and vandetanib. However, their usage is limited by several adverse events and drug-resistance onset. The aim of this preclinical study was to evaluate the antitumor activity of novel molecules for the therapy of MTC: SU5402, an inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor type 1 (FGFR-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-2; sulfatinib, a multi-target kinase inhibitor selective for FGFR-1 and the VEGFR-1, -2, and -3; SPP86, a RET-specific inhibitor. Our results suggest a potential role in targeting the FGFR and VEGFR signaling pathways as an alternative strategy for resistant tumors and a significative antitumor activity of this new RET-specific inhibitor. Abstract Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a neuroendocrine tumor arising from parafollicular C cells of the thyroid gland. In this preclinical study, we tested three tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs): SU5402, a selective inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)-1 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-2; sulfatinib, an inhibitor of FGFR-1 and VEGFR-1, -2, -3; and SPP86, a RET-specific inhibitor. The effects of these compounds were evaluated in vitro in two human MTC cell lines (TT and MZ-CRC-1), and in vivo using xenografts of MTC cells in zebrafish embryos. SU5402, sulfatinib and SPP86 decreased cell viability. Sulfatinib and SPP86 significantly induced apoptosis in both cell lines. Sulfatinib and SPP86 inhibited the migration of TT and MZCRC-1 cells, while SU5402 was able to inhibit migration only in TT cells. In vivo we observed a significant reduction in TT cell-induced angiogenesis in zebrafish embryos after incubation with sulfatinib and SPP86. In conclusion, sulfatinib and SPP86 displayed a relevant antitumor activity both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, this work suggests the potential utility of targeting FGFR and VEGFR signaling pathways as an alternative therapy for MTC.
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Tarawneh TS, Rodepeter FR, Teply-Szymanski J, Ross P, Koch V, Thölken C, Schäfer JA, Gremke N, Mack HID, Gold J, Riera-Knorrenschild J, Wilhelm C, Rinke A, Middeke M, Klemmer A, Romey M, Hattesohl A, Jesinghaus M, Görg C, Figiel J, Chung HR, Wündisch T, Neubauer A, Denkert C, Mack EKM. Combined Focused Next-Generation Sequencing Assays to Guide Precision Oncology in Solid Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis from an Institutional Molecular Tumor Board. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:4430. [PMID: 36139590 PMCID: PMC9496918 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14184430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing knowledge of cancer biology and an expanding spectrum of molecularly targeted therapies provide the basis for precision oncology. Despite extensive gene diagnostics, previous reports indicate that less than 10% of patients benefit from this concept. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed all patients referred to our center's Molecular Tumor Board (MTB) from 2018 to 2021. Molecular testing by next-generation sequencing (NGS) included a 67-gene panel for the detection of short-sequence variants and copy-number alterations, a 53- or 137-gene fusion panel and an ultra-low-coverage whole-genome sequencing for the detection of additional copy-number alterations outside the panel's target regions. Immunohistochemistry for microsatellite instability and PD-L1 expression complemented NGS. RESULTS A total of 109 patients were referred to the MTB. In all, 78 patients received therapeutic proposals (70 based on NGS) and 33 were treated accordingly. Evaluable patients treated with MTB-recommended therapy (n = 30) had significantly longer progression-free survival than patients treated with other therapies (n = 17) (4.3 vs. 1.9 months, p = 0.0094). Seven patients treated with off-label regimens experienced major clinical benefits. CONCLUSION The combined focused sequencing assays detected targetable alterations in the majority of patients. Patient benefits appeared to lie in the same range as with large-scale sequencing approaches.
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- Thomas S. Tarawneh
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Institute of Medical Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Philipps-University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 6, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Philipps-University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 6, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Gynecologic Endocrinology and Oncology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Philipps-University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 6, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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Long Z, Grandis JR, Johnson DE. Emerging tyrosine kinase inhibitors for head and neck cancer. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 2022; 27:333-344. [PMID: 36131561 PMCID: PMC9987561 DOI: 10.1080/14728214.2022.2125954] [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: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Conventional regimens for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are limited in efficacy and are associated with adverse toxicities. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved molecular targeting agents include the HER1 (EGFR)-directed monoclonal antibody cetuximab and the immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab. However, clinical benefit is only seen in roughly 15-20% of HNSCC patients treated with these agents. New molecular targeting agents are needed that either act with monotherapeutic activity against HNSCC tumors or enhance the activities of current therapies, particularly immunotherapy. Small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) represent a viable option toward this goal. AREAS COVERED This review provides an update on TKIs currently under investigation in HNSCC. We focus our review on data obtained and trials underway in HNSCC, including salivary gland cancers and nasopharyngeal carcinomas, but excluding thyroid cancer and esophageal cancer. EXPERT OPINION While some emerging TKIs have shown clinical benefit, the positive effects have, largely, been modest. The design of clinical trials of TKIs has been hampered by a lack of understanding of biomarkers that can be used to define patient populations most likely to respond. Further preclinical and translational studies to define biomarkers of TKI response will be critically important.
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- Zhen Long
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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Vodopivec DM, Hu MI. RET kinase inhibitors for RET-altered thyroid cancers. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2022; 14:17588359221101691. [PMID: 35756966 PMCID: PMC9218446 DOI: 10.1177/17588359221101691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Precision oncology has opened a new era in cancer treatment focused on targeting specific cellular pathways directly involved in tumorigenesis. The REarrangement during Transfection (RET) proto-oncogene is involved in the pathogenesis of various thyroid cancer subtypes. Mutations in RET give rise to both hereditary and sporadic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). RET fusions are found in follicular cell-derived thyroid cancers (papillary, poorly differentiated, and anaplastic). Hence, drugs that block the RET tyrosine kinase receptor have been explored in the management of locally advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer. The multikinase inhibitors (MKIs) with nonselective RET inhibition are sorafenib, lenvatinib, vandetanib, cabozantinib, and sunitinib. Although the efficacy of these drugs varies, a major issue is the lack of specificity resulting in a higher rate of drug-related toxicities, leading to dose reduction, interruption, or discontinuation. Moreover, MKIs are subject to drug resistance by RET Val804 residue gatekeeper mutations. In phase I/II clinical studies, the highly selective first-generation RET inhibitors, selpercatinib and pralsetinib, demonstrate high efficacy in controlling disease even in the presence of gatekeeper mutations combined with greater tolerability. However, resistance mechanisms such as RET solvent front mutations (SFMs) have evolved in some patients, giving the need to develop the selective second-generation RET inhibitors. Although the approval of selpercatinib and pralsetinib in 2020 has profoundly benefited patients with RET-altered thyroid cancer, further research into optimal treatment strategies, mechanisms of drug resistance, long-term consequences of potent RET-inhibition, and development of more effective agents against emergent mutations are much needed.
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- Danica M Vodopivec
- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030-4000, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Bouleftour W, Magne N. Aging preclinical models in oncology field: from cells to aging. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:751-755. [PMID: 34528213 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01981-1] [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: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Aging is a universal complex and multifactorial physiological process that leads to the increasing incidence of various diseases including cancer. Indeed, 40% of individuals aged 65 years and over will have newly diagnosed cancers. Although most treated patients are elderly people, a low inclusion of the geriatric population is observed in most clinical trials. Furthermore, lethal side effects of antineoplastic therapy are markedly exacerbated with aging. Most cancer therapies were validated on young mice models, complicating results transposition to elderly patients. Thus, understanding the role of aging in tumor progression and response to cancer therapies with accurate preclinical models must be investigated. Therefore, this review aimed to summarize the state of the literature about preclinical models used to investigate the impact of aging microenvironment on tumorigenic potential, and on antineoplastic therapy response. Despite the advances in technology, and the increasing incidence of cancer in the elderly population, this present review focuses on the few studies using preclinical tumor model of aging. Since the biology of aging is challenging, aging animal models are an inevitable prelude. New emerging tools such as human organoid offer a promising path in research dedicated to aging.
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- Wafa Bouleftour
- Medical Oncology Department, Lucien Neuwirth Cancer Institute, 108 bis avenue Albert Raimond, 42270, Saint Priest en Jarez, France.
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- Radiotherapy Department, Lucien Neuwirth Cancer Institute, 42270, Saint Priest en Jarez, France
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Qu N, Hui Z, Shen Z, Kan C, Hou N, Sun X, Han F. Thyroid Cancer and COVID-19: Prospects for Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Development. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:873027. [PMID: 35600591 PMCID: PMC9114699 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.873027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Thyroid cancer is the most prevalent endocrine malignancy and the reported incidence of thyroid cancer has continued to increase in recent years. Since 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been spreading worldwide in a global pandemic. COVID-19 aggravates primary illnesses and affects disease management; relevant changes include delayed diagnosis and treatment. The thyroid is an endocrine organ that is susceptible to autoimmune attack; thus, thyroid cancer after COVID-19 has gradually attracted attention. Whether COVID-19 affects the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer has also attracted the attention of many researchers. This review examines the literature regarding the influence of COVID-19 on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid cancer; it also focuses on drug therapies to promote research into strategies for improving therapy and management in thyroid cancer patients with COVID-19.
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- Na Qu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- *Correspondence: Fang Han, ; Xiaodong Sun,
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- *Correspondence: Fang Han, ; Xiaodong Sun,
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Matrone A, Gambale C, Prete A, Elisei R. Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Towards a Precision Medicine. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:864253. [PMID: 35422765 PMCID: PMC9004483 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.864253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a neuroendocrine malignant tumor originating from parafollicular C-cells producing calcitonin. Most of cases (75%) are sporadic while the remaining (25%) are hereditary. In these latter cases medullary thyroid carcinoma can be associated (multiple endocrine neoplasia type IIA and IIB) or not (familial medullary thyroid carcinoma), with other endocrine diseases such as pheochromocytoma and/or hyperparathyroidism. RET gene point mutation is the main molecular alteration involved in MTC tumorigenesis, both in sporadic and in hereditary cases. Total thyroidectomy with prophylactic/therapeutic central compartment lymph nodes dissection is the initial treatment of choice. Further treatments are needed according to tumor burden and rate of progression. Surgical treatments and local therapies are advocated in the case of single or few local or distant metastasis and slow rate of progression. Conversely, systemic treatments should be initiated in cases with large metastatic and rapidly progressive disease. In this review, we discuss the details of systemic treatments in advanced and metastatic sporadic MTC, focusing on multikinase inhibitors, both those already used in clinical practice and under investigation, and on emerging treatments such as highly selective RET inhibitors and radionuclide therapy.
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Kinase-Inhibitors in Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer-Focus on Occurrence, Mechanisms, and Management of Treatment-Related Hypertension. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222212217. [PMID: 34830100 PMCID: PMC8623313 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) usually has a good prognosis when treated conventionally with thyroidectomy, radioactive iodine (RAI) and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression, but some tumors develop a resistance to RAI therapy, requiring alternative treatments. Sorafenib, lenvatinib and cabozantinib are multikinase inhibitors (MKIs) approved for the treatment of RAI-refractory DTC. The drugs have been shown to improve progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) via the inhibition of different receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) that are involved in tumorigenesis and angiogenesis. Both sorafenib and lenvatinib have been approved irrespective of the line of therapy for the treatment of RAI-refractory DTC, whereas cabozantinib has only been approved as a second-line treatment. Adverse effects (AEs) such as hypertension are often seen with MKI treatment, but are generally well manageable. In this review, current clinical studies will be discussed, and the toxicity and safety of sorafenib, lenvatinib and cabozantinib treatment will be evaluated, with a focus on AE hypertension and its treatment options. In short, treatment-emergent hypertension (TE-HTN) occurs with all three drugs, but is usually well manageable and leads only to a few dose modifications or even discontinuations. This is emphasized by the fact that lenvatinib is widely considered the first-line drug of choice, despite its higher rate of TE-HTN.
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Chang J, Chen H, Chen J, Sun X, Wu X, Liu L, Xu Z, Chen W, Zhang J, Wang X, Liu Q. Characterization of the metabolite of cabozantinib generated from liver microsomes and hepatocytes by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole/orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2021; 205:114343. [PMID: 34500236 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cabozantinib is a potent inhibitor of tyrosine kinase receptor that plays key role in tumor pathogenesis. Cabozantinib has been approved by U. S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cancer. The present work was aimed to explore the in vitro metabolism of cabozantinib using liver microsomes and hepatocytes from animal species and humans through ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole/orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometer. The metabolites were characterized by their elemental compositions, MS and MS/MS spectra. As a result, a total of 26 metabolites were identified, and 15 metabolites were newly reported. Among these metabolites, M12 (oxidative defluorination), M19 and M22 (demethylation), M21 (hydroxylation) and M26 (N-oxygenation) were the major metabolites in all species. Our data revealed that cabozantinib was metabolized via the following pathways: oxidative defluorination, hydroxylation, amide hydrolysis, O-dealkylation, N-oxygenation, demethylation and glucuronidation. Human recombinant cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme analysis revealed that metabolism of cabozantinib was mainly catalyzed by CYP3A4, while other CYP enzymes played negligible role. The current study provided valuable metabolic data of cabozantinib from different animal species and humans, which would aid in safety and efficacy assessment.
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- Jiawei Chang
- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Fuyang Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang 236000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
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- Institute of Heath & Medical Technology, Hefei Institute of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize recent developments in the diagnosis and management of patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), with a focus on pathogenesis, systemic therapy, and future directions. RECENT FINDINGS The addition of mutational analysis to cytological assessment of thyroid nodules has improved the diagnostic accuracy of MTC. The discovery of new genomic alterations and overexpression of certain factors allows for improved prognostication in MTC and provides potentially new therapeutic agents. New data suggest that tumor environment may be more immunogenic than previously thought in a subset of MTCs with identification of a new MTC-specific antigen leading to a revival of investigating immune-based therapy for this disease. The newly approved selective rearranged during transfection (RET0-inhibitors, selpercatinib and pralsetinib, offer promising results, and tolerability for patients with RET-mutated MTC; however, the development of resistance mechanisms may be problematic. SUMMARY MTC has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years. Our new understanding of some of the driver mutations in MTC allows for therapeutics with more tolerable adverse event profiles. However, there is still a need for more effective treatment strategies for subsets of patients without actionable mutations and for those who develop resistance to currently available therapies.
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- Tania Jaber
- Division of Endocrinology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Santoni M, Iacovelli R, Colonna V, Klinz S, Mauri G, Nuti M. Antitumor effects of the multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor cabozantinib: a comprehensive review of the preclinical evidence. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2021; 21:1029-1054. [PMID: 34445927 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2021.1919090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Altered receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling contributes to tumorigenesis and suppression of immune-mediated destruction of cancer cells. Cabozantinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor that inhibits several RTKs involved in tumorigenesis, and is approved for the treatment of patients with progressive metastatic medullary thyroid cancer, advanced renal cell carcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma that has been previously treated with sorafenib. AREAS COVERED We present an up-to-date evaluation of preclinical evidence for RTK inhibition with cabozantinib, specifically VEGFR, MET, KIT, RET, AXL, FLT3, and associated antitumor effects. Preclinical investigations of cabozantinib in combination with other anticancer drugs are also reviewed. EXPERT OPINION Preclinical evidence shows that cabozantinib has antitumor activity against various cancer cells and exhibits synergy with other anticancer agents, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and hormone receptor or metabolic pathway inhibitors. Further optimization of cabozantinib treatment requires the identification of biomarkers of response and resistance, and exploration of complementary drug targets. Investigation of mechanisms of adaptive resistance, such as epithelial to mesenchymal transition (cancer intrinsic) and immunomodulation by the tumor microenvironment (cancer extrinsic), as well as identification of novel drug targets based on characterization of cancer stem cell metabolomic phenotypes, appear to be promising approaches.
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- Matteo Santoni
- MD, U.O.C. Medical Oncology, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy
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- Medical Oncologist, Medical Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Global Medical Development Director, Global Oncology R&D, Ipsen S.p.A., Milano, Italy
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- Senior Director, Translational Medicine & Biomarkers, Ipsen, United States, MA, USA
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- Medical Advisor Oncology, Ipsen S.p.A., Milano, Italy
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- Professor, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Subbiah V, Hu MI, Wirth LJ, Schuler M, Mansfield AS, Curigliano G, Brose MS, Zhu VW, Leboulleux S, Bowles DW, Baik CS, Adkins D, Keam B, Matos I, Garralda E, Gainor JF, Lopes G, Lin CC, Godbert Y, Sarker D, Miller SG, Clifford C, Zhang H, Turner CD, Taylor MH. Pralsetinib for patients with advanced or metastatic RET-altered thyroid cancer (ARROW): a multi-cohort, open-label, registrational, phase 1/2 study. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2021; 9:491-501. [PMID: 34118198 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(21)00120-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oncogenic alterations in RET represent important therapeutic targets in thyroid cancer. We aimed to assess the safety and antitumour activity of pralsetinib, a highly potent, selective RET inhibitor, in patients with RET-altered thyroid cancers. METHODS ARROW, a phase 1/2, open-label study done in 13 countries across 71 sites in community and hospital settings, enrolled patients 18 years or older with RET-altered locally advanced or metastatic solid tumours, including RET-mutant medullary thyroid and RET fusion-positive thyroid cancers, and an Eastern Co-operative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2 (later limited to 0-1 in a protocol amendment). Phase 2 primary endpoints assessed for patients who received 400 mg once-daily oral pralsetinib until disease progression, intolerance, withdrawal of consent, or investigator decision, were overall response rate (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours version 1.1; masked independent central review) and safety. Tumour response was assessed for patients with RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer who had received previous cabozantinib or vandetanib, or both, or were ineligible for standard therapy and patients with previously treated RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer; safety was assessed for all patients with RET-altered thyroid cancer. This ongoing study is registered with clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03037385, and enrolment of patients with RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer was ongoing at the time of this interim analysis. FINDINGS Between Mar 17, 2017, and May 22, 2020, 122 patients with RET-mutant medullary and 20 with RET fusion-positive thyroid cancers were enrolled. Among patients with baseline measurable disease who received pralsetinib by July 11, 2019 (enrolment cutoff for efficacy analysis), overall response rates were 15 (71%) of 21 (95% CI 48-89) in patients with treatment-naive RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer and 33 (60%) of 55 (95% CI 46-73) in patients who had previously received cabozantinib or vandetanib, or both, and eight (89%) of nine (95% CI 52-100) in patients with RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer (all responses confirmed for each group). Common (≥10%) grade 3 and above treatment-related adverse events among patients with RET-altered thyroid cancer enrolled by May 22, 2020, were hypertension (24 patients [17%] of 142), neutropenia (19 [13%]), lymphopenia (17 [12%]), and anaemia (14 [10%]). Serious treatment-related adverse events were reported in 21 patients (15%), the most frequent (≥2%) of which was pneumonitis (five patients [4%]). Five patients [4%] discontinued owing to treatment-related events. One (1%) patient died owing to a treatment-related adverse event. INTERPRETATION Pralsetinib is a new, well-tolerated, potent once-daily oral treatment option for patients with RET-altered thyroid cancer. FUNDING Blueprint Medicines.
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- Vivek Subbiah
- Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- West German Cancer Center Essen, Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Essen and German Cancer Consortium, Partner site University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS and University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Gustav Roussy and University Paris Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Bergonié Institute Cancer Center, Bordeaux, France
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- Blueprint Medicines, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Earle A Chiles Research Institute, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA
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Jing C, Cao H, Ma R, Wu J, Wang Z. Association between mutation profiles and clinicopathological features in Chinese patients with thyroid cancer. PRECISION MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/prm2.12048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Changwen Jing
- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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El-Khoueiry AB, Hanna DL, Llovet J, Kelley RK. Cabozantinib: An evolving therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Treat Rev 2021; 98:102221. [PMID: 34029957 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2021.102221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rising in incidence and remains a leading cause of cancer-related death. After a decade of disappointing trials following the approval of sorafenib for patients with advanced HCC, a number of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and monoclonal antibodies targeting angiogenesis and immune checkpoints have recently been approved. The phase 3 CELESTIAL trial demonstrated improved progression-free and overall survival with the TKI cabozantinib compared to placebo, supporting it as a treatment option for patients with advanced HCC previously treated with sorafenib. Cabozantinib blocks multiple key pathways of HCC pathogenesis, including VEGFR, MET, and the TAM (TYRO3, AXL, MER) family of receptor kinases, and promotes an immune-permissive tumor microenvironment. Here, we review the mechanisms of action of cabozantinib, including effects on tumor growth and its immunomodulatory properties, providing pre-clinical rationale for combination strategies with checkpoint inhibitors. We discuss the design and outcomes of CELESTIAL including improved survival across subgroups defined by age, disease etiology, baseline AFP level, prior therapies (including duration of prior sorafenib), and tumor burden. Cabozantinib had a manageable safety profile with dose modification. Studies combining cabozantinib with atezolizumab (COSMIC-312) and durvalumab (CAMILLA) in the first and second-line settings are ongoing, as well as a neoadjuvant study of cabozantinib with nivolumab. Future investigations are warranted to define the use of cabozantinib in patients with Child-Pugh B liver function and identify markers predictive of clinical benefit. The role of cabozantinib in HCC continues to evolve with an anticipated role in immunotherapy combinations.
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- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Hoag Cancer Center, Newport Beach, CA, USA
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- Mount Sinai Liver Cancer Program, Division of Liver Diseases, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Translational Research in Hepatic Oncology Group, Liver Unit, IDIBAPS, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Vandetanib versus Cabozantinib in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Focus on Anti-Angiogenic Effects in Zebrafish Model. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063031. [PMID: 33809722 PMCID: PMC8002338 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a tumor deriving from the thyroid C cells. Vandetanib (VAN) and cabozantinib (CAB) are two tyrosine kinase inhibitors targeting REarranged during Transfection (RET) and other kinase receptors and are approved for the treatment of advanced MTC. We aim to compare the in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activity of VAN and CAB in MTC. The effects of VAN and CAB on viability, cell cycle, and apoptosis of TT and MZ-CRC-1 cells are evaluated in vitro using an MTT assay, DNA flow cytometry with propidium iodide, and Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide staining, respectively. In vivo, the anti-angiogenic potential of VAN and CAB is evaluated in Tg(fli1a:EGFP)y1 transgenic fluorescent zebrafish embryos by analyzing the effects on the physiological development of the sub-intestinal vein plexus and the tumor-induced angiogenesis after TT and MZ-CRC-1 xenotransplantation. VAN and CAB exert comparable effects on TT and MZ-CRC-1 viability inhibition and cell cycle perturbation, and stimulated apoptosis with a prominent effect by VAN in MZ-CRC-1 and CAB in TT cells. Regarding zebrafish, both drugs inhibit angiogenesis in a dose-dependent manner, in particular CAB shows a more potent anti-angiogenic activity than VAN. To conclude, although VAN and CAB show comparable antiproliferative effects in MTC, the anti-angiogenic activity of CAB appears to be more relevant.
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Zhang J, Chen P, Duan Y, Xiong H, Li H, Zeng Y, Liang G, Tang Q, Wu D. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives containing 1,8-naphthyridine-4-one fragment. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 215:113273. [PMID: 33601310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a series of pyrrolo [2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives containing 1,8-naphthyridine-4-one fragment were synthesized and their biological activity were tested. Most of the target compounds displayed moderate to excellent activity against one or more cancer cell lines and low activity against human normal cell LO2 in vitro. The most promising compound 51, of which the IC50 values were 0.66 μM, 0.38 μM and 0.44 μM against cell lines A549, Hela and MCF-7, shown more remarkable activity and better apoptosis effect than the positive control Cabozantinib. The structure-activity relationships (SARs) indicated that double-EWGs (such as R3 = 2-Cl-4-CF3) on the terminal phenyl rings was a key factor in improving the biological activity. In addition, the further research on compound 51 mainly included c-Met kinase activity and selectivity, concentration dependence, and molecular docking.
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- Jianqing Zhang
- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, PR China
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, PR China
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, PR China.
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China.
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Bagheri-Yarmand R, Dadu R, Ye L, Shiny Jebaraj Y, Martinez JA, Ma J, Tarapore RS, Allen JE, Sherman SI, Williams MD, Gagel RF. ONC201 Shows Potent Anticancer Activity Against Medullary Thyroid Cancer via Transcriptional Inhibition of RET, VEGFR2, and IGFBP2. Mol Cancer Ther 2021; 20:665-675. [PMID: 33536187 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-20-0386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Gain-of-function point mutations in the receptor tyrosine kinase RET, a driver oncogene in medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), prevent apoptosis through inhibition of ATF4, a critical transcriptional regulator of endoplasmic reticulum stress. However, the critical regulatory mechanisms driving RET-dependent oncogenesis remain elusive, and there is a clinical need to identify a transcriptional RET inhibitor. Here, we found that RET depletion decreased IGFBP2 and VEGFR2 mRNA and protein expression in MTC cells. IGFBP2 knockdown decreased cell survival and migration of MTC cells. In patients, IGFBP2 expression increased in metastatic MTC, and high IGFBP2 associated with poor overall survival. VEGFR2 protein levels were positively associated with RET expression in primary tumors, and VEGF-mediated increased cell viability was RET dependent. The small-molecule ONC201 treatment of MTC cells caused apoptotic cell death, decreased transcription of RET, VEGFR2, IGFBP2, increased mRNA levels of ATF4, and ATF4 target genes including DDIT3, BBC3, DUSP8, MKNK2, KLF9, LZTFL1, and SESN2 Moreover, IGFBP2 depletion increased ONC201-induced cell death. ONC201 inhibited tumor growth at a well-tolerated dose of 120 mg/kg/week administered by oral gavage and decreased MTC xenograft cell proliferation and angiogenesis. The protein levels of RET, IGFBP2, and VEGFR2 were decreased in ONC201-treated xenografts. Our study uncovered a novel ONC201 mechanism of action through regulation of RET and its targets, VEGFR2 and IGFBP2; this mechanism could be translated into the clinic and represent a promising strategy for the treatment of all patients with MTC, including those with TKI-refractory disease and other cancer with RET abnormalities.
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- Rozita Bagheri-Yarmand
- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Indra R, Vavrová K, Pompach P, Heger Z, Hodek P. Identification of Enzymes Oxidizing the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cabozantinib: Cabozantinib Is Predominantly Oxidized by CYP3A4 and Its Oxidation Is Stimulated by cyt b 5 Activity. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8120547. [PMID: 33260548 PMCID: PMC7759869 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8120547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Herein, the in vitro metabolism of tyrosine kinase inhibitor cabozantinib, the drug used for the treatment of metastatic medullary thyroid cancer and advanced renal cell carcinoma, was studied using hepatic microsomal samples of different human donors, human recombinant cytochromes P450 (CYPs), flavin-containing mono-oxygenases (FMOs) and aldehyde oxidase. After incubation with human microsomes, three metabolites, namely cabozantinib N-oxide, desmethyl cabozantinib and monohydroxy cabozantinib, were detected. Significant correlations were found between CYP3A4 activity and generation of all metabolites. The privileged role of CYP3A4 was further confirmed by examining the effect of CYP inhibitors and by human recombinant enzymes. Only four of all tested human recombinant cytochrome P450 were able to oxidize cabozantinib, and CYP3A4 exhibited the most efficient activity. Importantly, cytochrome b5 (cyt b5) stimulates the CYP3A4-catalyzed formation of cabozantinib metabolites. In addition, cyt b5 also stimulates the activity of CYP3A5, whereas two other enzymes, CYP1A1 and 1B1, were not affected by cyt b5. Since CYP3A4 exhibits high expression in the human liver and was found to be the most efficient enzyme in cabozantinib oxidation, we examined the kinetics of this oxidation. The present study provides substantial insights into the metabolism of cabozantinib and brings novel findings related to cabozantinib pharmacokinetics towards possible utilization in personalized medicine.
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- Radek Indra
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 12800 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (P.P.); (P.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-221-951-285
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 12800 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (P.P.); (P.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 12800 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (P.P.); (P.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic;
- Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 656/123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 12800 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (P.P.); (P.H.)
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Wang Z, Jing C, Cao H, Liu S, Wu J, Ma R. Next generation sequencing
based detection of 15 target genes mutations in papillary thyroid carcinoma. PRECISION MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/prm2.12028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Zhuo Wang
- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Clinical Cancer Research Center Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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Jozaghi Y, Zafereo M, Williams MD, Gule-Monroe MK, Wang J, Grubbs EG, Vaporciyan A, Hu MI, Busaidy N, Dadu R, Waguespack SG, Subbiah V, Cabanillas M. Neoadjuvant selpercatinib for advanced medullary thyroid cancer. Head Neck 2020; 43:E7-E12. [PMID: 33169506 PMCID: PMC7756223 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Targeted kinase inhibitors have been increasingly utilized in the treatment of advanced medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) over the last decade. Recently, highly potent next generation selective RET inhibitors have been clinically validated, and selpercatinib was recently Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved for advanced MTC. The advent of highly selective, potent RET inhibitors is broadening the treatment options for patients with RET‐mutated cancers. Methods We report the first published case of neoadjuvant selpercatinib followed by surgery for a patient with initially unresectable, widely metastatic, RET‐mutated MTC who was treated on a single patient protocol. Results After greater than 50% RECIST response, the patient underwent complete surgical resection followed by selpercatinib resumption. He remains locoregionally disease‐free 21 months after starting therapy with stable metastatic disease (after initial partial response); and calcitonin/CEA continue to decline. Conclusion This novel treatment strategy for locoregionally advanced RET‐mutated MTC warrants further study in clinical trials.
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- Yelda Jozaghi
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Ding S, Wang R, Peng S, Luo X, Zhong L, Yang H, Ma Y, Chen S, Wang W. Targeted therapies for RET-fusion cancer: Dilemmas and breakthrough. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 132:110901. [PMID: 33125973 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Genomic profiling has revolutionized treatment options for patients with oncogene-driven cancers, such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant carcinoma. Rearranged during transfection (RET) rearrangement, as one of the main activated oncogenes, has been well studied and found to be involved in the malignant behavior of carcinogenesis, resulting in acquired resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors and inducing an intrinsic resistance to immunotherapy. Thus, targeted therapies have been investigated against RET arrangement cancers, including several multi-kinase inhibitors and selective RET inhibitors. However, modest efficacy, a relatively high rate of toxicity, and poor effectiveness against brain metastasis are common limitations of multi-targeted novel molecular inhibitors. A promising prospect was shown recently in selective RET inhibitors in several ongoing clinical trials. In this review, we reviewed the concurrent dilemmas of targeted therapies against RET arrangement cancer from preclinical and clinical studies and proposed several clinical considerations for clinical practice prospectively.
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- SiJie Ding
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China; Department of Oncology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital and The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Xu J, Higgins MJ, Tolaney SM, Come SE, Smith MR, Fornier M, Mahmood U, Baselga J, Yeap BY, Chabner BA, Isakoff SJ. A Phase II Trial of Cabozantinib in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer with Bone Metastases. Oncologist 2020; 25:652-660. [PMID: 32463152 PMCID: PMC7418363 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2020-0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We assessed the antitumor activity of cabozantinib, a potent multireceptor oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer with bone metastases. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this single-arm multicenter phase II study, patients received an initial starting dose of 100 mg, later reduced to 60 mg, per day. The primary endpoint was the bone scan response rate. Secondary endpoints included objective response rate by RECIST, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). RESULTS Of 52 women enrolled, 20 (38%) experienced a partial response on bone scan and 6 (12%) had stable disease. Prior to the first repeat bone scan at 12 weeks, 19 (35%) patients discontinued study treatment because of early clinical progression or unacceptable toxicity. RECIST evaluation based on best overall response by computed tomography revealed stable disease in extraosseous tissues in 26 patients (50%) but no complete or partial responses. In 25 patients with disease control on bone scan at 12 weeks, only 3 (12%) patients developed extraosseous progression. The median PFS was 4.3 months, and median OS was 19.6 months. The most common grade 3 or 4 toxicities were hypertension (10%), anorexia (6%), diarrhea (6%), fatigue (4%), and hypophosphatemia (4%). CONCLUSION Bone scans improved in 38% of patients with metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and remained stable in an additional 12% for a minimum duration of 12 weeks on cabozantinib. Further investigations should assess the activity of cabozantinib in combination with other hormonal and other breast cancer therapies and determine whether bone scan responses correlate with meaningful antitumor effects. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier. NCT01441947 IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Most patients with metastatic hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer have bone involvement, and many have bone-only disease, which is difficult to evaluate for response. This phase II single-arm study evaluated the clinical activity of the small molecule MET/RET/VEGFR2 inhibitor cabozantinib in patients with metastatic HR+ breast cancer with bone metastases. This study met its primary endpoint, and cabozantinib treatment resulted in a significant bone scan response rate correlating with improved survival. This is the first study to use bone scan response as a primary endpoint in breast cancer. The results support further study of cabozantinib in HR+ breast cancer.
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- Jing Xu
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mater Misericordiae University HospitalDublinIreland
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- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
- Research & Development Oncology, AstraZeneca PharmaceuticalsGaithersburgMarylandUSA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Yang X, Shi J, Chen X, Jiang Y, Zhao H. Efficacy of Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma with RET Amplification, High Tumor Mutational Burden, and PD-L1 Expression. Oncologist 2020; 25:470-474. [PMID: 32100934 PMCID: PMC7288626 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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We report on a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who developed bone metastasis after surgery. RET amplification, high tumor mutational burden (TMB; TMB ≥10 mutations per megabase), and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression were detected by next-generation sequencing. Oral administration of cabozantinib was initiated. Nivolumab was added after 1 month. The patient responded well to cabozantinib and nivolumab therapy, with tolerated adverse reactions, and achieved progression-free survival of more than 25 months. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first clinical case report in the literature to describe the benefit of cabozantinib and nivolumab treatment in a patient with HCC and RET amplification, high TMB, and positive PD-L1 expression. This study explored the selection of biomarkers for targeted therapy and combination immunotherapy in patients with HCC. KEY POINTS: A patient with metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) harboring RET amplification, high tumor mutational burden, and positive programmed death-ligand 1 expression responded well to the combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab therapy with progression-free survival of longer than 25 months. The combination of nivolumab and cabozantinib may be a good option for patients with advanced HCC, especially those with bone metastasis. The efficacy of cabozantinib and immune checkpoint inhibitors suggests the necessity of the combined application of multiple detection technologies, including next-generation sequencing and immunohistochemistry, for patients with HCC. This study explored the selection of biomarkers for targeted therapy and combination immunotherapy for patients with HCC.
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- Xiaobo Yang
- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC)BeijingPeople's Republic of China
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- OrigiMedShanghaiPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC)BeijingPeople's Republic of China
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Increased therapeutic effect on medullary thyroid cancer using a combination of radiation and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0233720. [PMID: 32459817 PMCID: PMC7252631 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Since patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) often have metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis, the development of efficient systemic treatment options for MTC is important. Vandetanib and cabozantinib are two tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) that were recently approved by FDA and EMA for systemic treatment of metastatic MTC. Additionally, since MTC is of a neuroendocrine tumour type, treatment with radiolabelled somatostatin analogues (e.g. 177Lu-octreotate) is a valid option for patients with MTC. The aim of this study was to investigate the potentially increased therapeutic effect of combining radiation therapy with these TKIs for treatment of MTC in a mouse model. Nude mice carrying patient-derived MTC tumours (GOT2) were treated with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and/or one of the two TKIs vandetanib or cabozantinib. The tumour volume was determined and compared with that of mock-treated controls. The treatment doses were chosen to give a moderate effect as monotherapy to be able to detect any increased therapeutic effect from the combination therapy. At the end of follow-up, tumours were processed for immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses. The animals in the combination therapy groups showed the largest reduction in tumour volume and the longest time to tumour progression. Two weeks after start of treatment, the tumour volume for these mice was reduced by about 70–75% compared with controls. Furthermore, also EBRT and TKI monotherapy resulted in a clear anti-tumour effect with a reduced tumour growth compared with controls. The results show that an increased therapeutic effect could be achieved when irradiation is combined with TKIs for treatment of MTC. Future studies should evaluate the potential of using 177Lu-octreotate therapy in combination with TKIs in patients.
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Fogli S, Porta C, Del Re M, Crucitta S, Gianfilippo G, Danesi R, Rini BI, Schmidinger M. Optimizing treatment of renal cell carcinoma with VEGFR-TKIs: a comparison of clinical pharmacology and drug-drug interactions of anti-angiogenic drugs. Cancer Treat Rev 2020; 84:101966. [PMID: 32044644 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2020.101966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Anti-angiogenic treatment is an important option that has changed the therapeutic landscape in various tumors, particularly in patients affected by renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Agents that block signaling pathways governing tumor angiogenesis have raised high expectations among clinicians. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFR-TKIs) comprise a heterogeneous class of drugs with distinct pharmacological profiles, including potency, selectivity, pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interactions. Among them, tivozanib is one of the last TKIs introduced in the clinical practice; this drug selectively targets VEGFRs, it is characterized by a favorable pharmacokinetics and safety profile and has been approved as first-line treatment for patients with metastatic RCC (mRCC). In this article, we describe the clinical pharmacology of selected VEGFR-TKIs used for the treatment of mRCC, highlighting the relevant differences; moreover we aim to define the main pharmacologic characteristics of these drug.
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- Stefano Fogli
- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia and Division of Translational Oncology, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Clinical Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine I and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Jin Y, Liu M, Sa R, Fu H, Cheng L, Chen L. Mouse models of thyroid cancer: Bridging pathogenesis and novel therapeutics. Cancer Lett 2019; 469:35-53. [PMID: 31589905 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Due to a global increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer, numerous novel mouse models were established to reveal thyroid cancer pathogenesis and test promising therapeutic strategies, necessitating a comprehensive review of translational medicine that covers (i) the role of mouse models in the research of thyroid cancer pathogenesis, and (ii) preclinical testing of potential anti-thyroid cancer therapeutics. The present review article aims to: (i) describe the current approaches for mouse modeling of thyroid cancer, (ii) provide insight into the biology and genetics of thyroid cancers, and (iii) offer guidance on the use of mouse models for testing potential therapeutics in preclinical settings. Based on research with mouse models of thyroid cancer pathogenesis involving the RTK, RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, SRC, and JAK-STAT signaling pathways, inhibitors of VEGFR, MEK, mTOR, SRC, and STAT3 have been developed as anti-thyroid cancer drugs for "bench-to-bedside" translation. In the future, mouse models of thyroid cancer will be designed to be ''humanized" and "patient-like," offering opportunities to: (i) investigate the pathogenesis of thyroid cancer through target screening based on the CRISPR/Cas system, (ii) test drugs based on new mouse models, and (iii) explore the underlying mechanisms based on multi-omics.
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- Yuchen Jin
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China; Department of Nuclear Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Rd, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.
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Personeni N, Pressiani T, Rimassa L. Cabozantinib in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma failing previous treatment with sorafenib. Future Oncol 2019; 15:2449-2462. [DOI: 10.2217/fon-2019-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Over the past 10 years, sorafenib has been the only systemic agent approved for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Recently, lenvatinib was demonstrated noninferior to sorafenib, and regorafenib and ramucirumab were demonstrated superior to placebo in patients progressing on sorafenib and in patients with elevated α-fetoprotein-failing sorafenib, respectively. Phase I–II trials of immune checkpoint inhibitors reported promising efficacy signals. Recently, the randomized, placebo-controlled, Phase III CELESTIAL trial demonstrated statistically and clinically significant increase in overall survival from 8 months with placebo to 10.2 months with cabozantinib in patients failing sorafenib. Furthermore, the study showed a significant improvement in all the efficacy end points. Main adverse events were palmar–plantar erythrodysesthesia, hypertension, increased aspartate aminotransferase, fatigue and diarrhea.
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- Nicola Personeni
- Medical Oncology & Hematology Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical & Research Center, IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology & Hematology Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical & Research Center, IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology & Hematology Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical & Research Center, IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Joo LJS, Weiss J, Gill AJ, Clifton-Bligh R, Brahmbhatt H, MacDiarmid JA, Gild ML, Robinson BG, Zhao JT, Sidhu SB. RET Kinase-Regulated MicroRNA-153-3p Improves Therapeutic Efficacy in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. Thyroid 2019; 29:830-844. [PMID: 30929576 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2018.0525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) presents a disproportionate number of thyroid cancer deaths due to limited treatment options beyond surgery. Gain-of-function mutations of the human REarranged during Transfection (RET) proto-oncogene have been well-established as the key driver of MTC tumorigenesis. RET has been targeted by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), such as cabozantinib and vandetanib. However, clinical results have been disappointing, with regular dose reductions and inevitable progression. This study aimed to identify RET-regulated microRNAs (miRNAs) and explore their potential as novel therapeutic targets. Methods: Small RNA sequencing was performed in MTC TT cells before and after RET inhibition to identify RET-regulated miRNAs of significance. In vitro gain-of-function studies were performed to investigate cellular and molecular effects of potential miRNAs on cell phenotypes. Systemic delivery of miRNA in MTC xenografts using EDV™ nanocells, targeted to epidermal growth factor receptor on tumor cells, was employed to assess the therapeutic potential and possible modulation of TKI responses. Results: The study demonstrates the tumor suppressive role of a specific RET-regulated miRNA, microRNA-153-3p (miR-153-3p), in MTC. Targeted intravenous delivery of miR-153-3p impeded the tumor growth in MTC xenografts. Furthermore, combined treatment with miR-153-3p plus cabozantinib caused greater growth inhibition and appeared to reverse cabozantinib resistance. Mechanistically, miR-153-3p targets ribosomal protein S6 kinase B1 (RPS6KB1) of mTOR signaling and reduced downstream phosphorylation of Bcl-2 associated death promoter. Conclusion: This study provides evidence to establish systemic miRNA replacement plus TKIs as a novel therapeutic for patients with metastatic, progressive MTC.
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- Lauren Jin Suk Joo
- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- 4 NSW Health Pathology, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Cancer Diagnosis and Pathology Group, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- 5 Department of Endocrinology; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 5 Department of Endocrinology; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- 5 Department of Endocrinology; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
- 2 Faculty of Medicine and Health; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Wu D, Liu Z, Li J, Zhang Q, Zhong P, Teng T, Chen M, Xie Z, Ji A, Li Y. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits the growth and increases the apoptosis of human thyroid carcinoma cells through suppression of EGFR/RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway. Cancer Cell Int 2019; 19:43. [PMID: 30858760 PMCID: PMC6394055 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-019-0762-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Thyroid cancer is the most common type of endocrine malignancy and the incidence rate is rapidly increasing worldwide. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) could suppress cancer growth and induce apoptosis in many types of cancer cells. However, the mechanism of action of EGCG on the growth of human thyroid carcinoma cells has not been fully illuminated. Methods Cell proliferation and viability were detected by EdU and MTS assays. Cell cycle distribution was measured by flow cytometry. Migration and invasion were evaluated by scratch and transwell assays. Apoptotic levels were detected by TUNEL staining and western blotting. The protein levels of EGFR/RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway were detected by western blotting. The in vivo results were determined by tumor xenografts in nude mice. The in vivo proliferation, tumor microvessel density, and apoptosis were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results EGCG inhibited the proliferation, viability, and cell cycle progression in human thyroid carcinoma cells. EGCG decreased the migration and invasion, but increased the apoptosis of human thyroid carcinoma cells. EGCG reduced the protein levels of phospho (p)-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), H-RAS, p-RAF, p-MEK1/2, and p-extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) in human thyroid carcinoma cells. EGCG inhibited the growth of human thyroid carcinoma xenografts by inducing apoptosis and down-regulating angiogenesis. Conclusions EGCG could reduce the growth and increase the apoptosis of human thyroid carcinoma cells through suppressing the EGFR/RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway. EGCG can be developed as an effective therapeutic agent for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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- Dongdong Wu
- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 2State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, 230036 Anhui China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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- 1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University College of Medicine, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China.,3Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004 Henan China
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Puccini A, Marín-Ramos NI, Bergamo F, Schirripa M, Lonardi S, Lenz HJ, Loupakis F, Battaglin F. Safety and Tolerability of c-MET Inhibitors in Cancer. Drug Saf 2019; 42:211-233. [PMID: 30649748 PMCID: PMC7491978 DOI: 10.1007/s40264-018-0780-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The role of aberrant hepatocyte growth factor receptor (c-MET, also known as tyrosine-protein kinase MET)/hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) signaling in cancer progression and invasion has been extensively studied. c-MET inhibitors have shown promising pre-clinical and early phase clinical trial anti-tumor activity in several tumor types, although results of most phase III trials with these agents have been negative. To date, two small molecule c-MET inhibitors, cabozantinib and crizotinib, have been approved by regulatory authorities for the treatment of selected cancer types, but several novel c-MET inhibitors (either monoclonal antibodies or small molecule c-MET tyrosine kinase inhibitors) and treatment combinations are currently under study in different settings. Here we provide an overview of the mechanism of action and rationale of c-MET inhibition in cancer, the efficacy of approved agents, and novel promising c-MET-inhibitors and novel targeted combination strategies under development in different cancer types, with a focus on the safety profile and tolerability of these compounds.
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- Alberto Puccini
- Division of Medical Oncology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 5410, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- Medical Oncology Unit 1, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, Clinical and Experimental Oncology Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, Clinical and Experimental Oncology Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, Clinical and Experimental Oncology Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 5410, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1, Clinical and Experimental Oncology Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 5410, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
- Medical Oncology Unit 1, Clinical and Experimental Oncology Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy.
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Namba K, Shien K, Takahashi Y, Torigoe H, Sato H, Yoshioka T, Takeda T, Kurihara E, Ogoshi Y, Yamamoto H, Soh J, Tomida S, Toyooka S. Activation of AXL as a Preclinical Acquired Resistance Mechanism Against Osimertinib Treatment in EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells. Mol Cancer Res 2018; 17:499-507. [PMID: 30463991 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-18-0628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Osimertinib (AZD9291) has an efficacy superior to that of standard EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the first-line treatment of patients with EGFR-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, patients treated with osimertinib eventually acquire drug resistance, and novel therapeutic strategies to overcome acquired resistance are needed. In clinical or preclinical models, several mechanisms of acquired resistance to osimertinib have been elucidated. However, the acquired resistance mechanisms when osimertinib is initially used for EGFR-mutant NSCLC remain unclear. In this study, we experimentally established acquired osimertinib-resistant cell lines from EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines and investigated the molecular profiles of resistant cells to uncover the mechanisms of acquired resistance. Various resistance mechanisms were identified, including the acquisition of MET amplification, EMT induction, and the upregulation of AXL. Using targeted next-generation sequencing with a multigene panel, no secondary mutations were detected in our resistant cell lines. Among three MET-amplified cell lines, one cell line was sensitive to a combination of osimertinib and crizotinib. Acquired resistance cell lines derived from H1975 harboring the T790M mutation showed AXL upregulation, and the cell growth of these cell lines was suppressed by a combination of osimertinib and cabozantinib, an inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases including AXL, both in vitro and in vivo. Our results suggest that AXL might be a therapeutic target for overcoming acquired resistance to osimertinib. IMPLICATIONS: Upregulation of AXL is one of the mechanisms of acquired resistance to osimertinib, and combination of osimertinib and cabozantinib might be a key treatment for overcoming osimertinib resistance.
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- Kei Namba
- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Biobank, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic, Breast, and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Scott AJ, Arcaroli JJ, Bagby SM, Yahn R, Huber KM, Serkova NJ, Nguyen A, Kim J, Thorburn A, Vogel J, Quackenbush KS, Capasso A, Schreiber A, Blatchford P, Klauck PJ, Pitts TM, Eckhardt SG, Messersmith WA. Cabozantinib Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity in Colorectal Cancer Patient-Derived Tumor Xenograft Models via Autophagy and Signaling Mechanisms. Mol Cancer Ther 2018; 17:2112-2122. [PMID: 30026382 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-17-0131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Antiangiogenic therapy used in treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) inevitably succumbs to treatment resistance. Upregulation of MET may play an essential role to acquired anti-VEGF resistance. We previously reported that cabozantinib (XL184), an inhibitor of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) including MET, AXL, and VEGFR2, had potent antitumor effects in mCRC patient-derived tumor explant models. In this study, we examined the mechanisms of cabozantinib sensitivity, using regorafenib as a control. The tumor growth inhibition index (TGII) was used to compare treatment effects of cabozantinib 30 mg/kg daily versus regorafenib 10 mg/kg daily for a maximum of 28 days in 10 PDX mouse models. In vivo angiogenesis and glucose uptake were assessed using dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-MRI and [18F]-FDG-PET imaging, respectively. RNA-Seq, RTK assay, and immunoblotting analysis were used to evaluate gene pathway regulation in vivo and in vitro Analysis of TGII demonstrated significant antitumor effects with cabozantinib compared with regorafenib (average TGII 3.202 vs. 48.48, respectively; P = 0.007). Cabozantinib significantly reduced vascularity and glucose uptake compared with baseline. Gene pathway analysis showed that cabozantinib significantly decreased protein activity involved in glycolysis and upregulated proteins involved in autophagy compared with control, whereas regorafenib did not. The combination of two separate antiautophagy agents, SBI-0206965 and chloroquine, plus cabozantinib increased apoptosis in vitro Cabozantinib demonstrated significant antitumor activity, reduction in tumor vascularity, increased autophagy, and altered cell metabolism compared with regorafenib. Our findings support further evaluation of cabozantinib and combinational approaches targeting autophagy in colorectal cancer. Mol Cancer Ther; 17(10); 2112-22. ©2018 AACR.
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- Aaron J Scott
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Banner University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona.
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Medical Oncology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
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Zhang Y, Xia M, Jin K, Wang S, Wei H, Fan C, Wu Y, Li X, Li X, Li G, Zeng Z, Xiong W. Function of the c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase in carcinogenesis and associated therapeutic opportunities. Mol Cancer 2018; 17:45. [PMID: 29455668 PMCID: PMC5817860 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-018-0796-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 321] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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c-Met is a receptor tyrosine kinase belonging to the MET (MNNG HOS transforming gene) family, and is expressed on the surfaces of various cells. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is the ligand for this receptor. The binding of HGF to c-Met initiates a series of intracellular signals that mediate embryogenesis and wound healing in normal cells. However, in cancer cells, aberrant HGF/c-Met axis activation, which is closely related to c-Met gene mutations, overexpression, and amplification, promotes tumor development and progression by stimulating the PI3K/AKT, Ras/MAPK, JAK/STAT, SRC, Wnt/β-catenin, and other signaling pathways. Thus, c-Met and its associated signaling pathways are clinically important therapeutic targets. In this review, we elaborate on the molecular structure of c-Met and HGF and the mechanism through which their interaction activates the PI3K/AKT, Ras/MAPK, and Wnt signaling pathways. We also summarize the connection between c-Met and RON and EGFR, which are also receptor tyrosine kinases. Finally, we introduce the current therapeutic drugs that target c-Met in primary tumors, and their use in clinical research.
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- Yazhuo Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Meng S, Wu H, Wang J, Qiu Q. Systematic Analysis of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Response to RET Gatekeeper Mutations in Thyroid Cancer. Mol Inform 2018; 35:495-505. [PMID: 27712045 DOI: 10.1002/minf.201600039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The proto-oncogene protein RET is a receptor tyrosine kinase that plays an important role in the development and progress of various human cancers. Currently, targeting RET with small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has been established as promising therapeutic strategy for thyroid carcinoma (TC). However, two gatekeeper mutations V804M and V804L in RET kinase domain have been frequently observed to cause drug resistance during the targeted therapy, largely limiting the application of reversible TKIs in TC. Here, we described an integrative protocol that combined literature curation, computational analysis, and in vitro kinase assay to systematically investigate the response profile of 9 approved RET TKIs to the two clinical RET gatekeeper mutations. It was revealed that the two mutations exhibit a similar energetic behavior to influence TKI binding, which can moderately decrease competitive inhibitor affinity and modestly increase substrate ATP affinity simultaneously. However, the binding potency of few second-generation kinase inhibitors such as Ponatinib and Alectinib can be improved to overcome the increased ATP affinity, thus restoring their inhibitory activity against the kinase mutants. Subsequently, the established protocol was employed to investigate the response profile of 4 commercially available RET TKIs that are under preclinical or clinical development. Three out of the four TKIs were found to become resistant upon the mutations due to steric hindrance effect introduced by the mutated residues, while the remaining one was moderately sensitized by the mutations since the mutated residues can form additional hydrophobic and van der Waals interactions with the inhibitor.
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- Shu Meng
- Department of Pharmacy, Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences, Yancheng, 224001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences, Yancheng, 224001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences, Yancheng, 224001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Yancheng Institute for Drug Control, Yancheng, 224001, China
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Redaelli S, Plaza-Menacho I, Mologni L. Novel targeted therapeutics for MEN2. Endocr Relat Cancer 2018; 25:T53-T68. [PMID: 29348306 DOI: 10.1530/erc-17-0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The rearranged during transfection (RET) proto-oncogene was recognized as the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) causing gene in 1993. Since then, much effort has been put into a clear understanding of its oncogenic signaling, its biochemical function and ways to block its aberrant activation in MEN2 and related cancers. Several small molecules have been designed, developed or redirected as RET inhibitors for the treatment of MEN2 and sporadic MTC. However, current drugs are mostly active against several other kinases, as they were not originally developed for RET. This limits efficacy and poses safety issues. Therefore, there is still much to do to improve targeted MEN2 treatments. New, more potent and selective molecules, or combinatorial strategies may lead to more effective therapies in the near future. Here, we review the rationale for RET targeting in MEN2, the use of currently available drugs and novel preclinical and clinical RET inhibitor candidates.
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- Sara Redaelli
- School of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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Keedy VL, Lenz HJ, Saltz L, Whisenant JG, Berlin JD, Camacho LH. First-in-human phase I dose escalation study of MK-8033 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Invest New Drugs 2018; 36:860-868. [PMID: 29376210 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-018-0567-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background C-Met, which is frequently activated in multiple cancers, has been implicated in tumor formation, progression, metastasis, angiogenesis, and resistance to multiple therapies. MK-8033 is a small-molecule inhibitor of c-Met that binds preferentially to the activated conformation, and has demonstrated anti-tumor activity in preclinical models. This first-in-human trial was performed to establish the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD), as well as preliminary pharmacokinetics (PK) and clinical activity. Methods Forty-seven patients were enrolled in three parts. The primary objective of Parts A and B was safety, whereas Part C evaluated the effect of proton-pump inhibitors on MK-8033 absorption. Dose escalation used an accelerated continual reassessment method, and dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were any treatment-related, first course non-hematologic grade ≥ 3 toxicity (except alopecia or inadequately treated nausea/vomiting/diarrhea), grade 4 hematologic toxicity (except grade 3 neutropenic fever and thrombocytopenia), or toxicity where treatment is held >3 weeks. Results Forty-six patients were treated across nine dose levels, and the MTD was 750 mg twice daily. DLTs were fatigue, nausea, vomiting, transaminitis, and hypokalemia. Most frequent toxicities were fatigue (28.3%), nausea (21.7%), and alopecia (19.6%), predominately grade ≤ 2. One patient with endometriod adenocarcinoma achieved a partial response and eight had stable disease. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 57 days. Strikingly, the PFS for the one responder was 846 days. PK results showed that proton-pump inhibitors have no effect on MK-8033 absorption. Conclusion MK-8033 was well tolerated with no significant toxicity issues, albeit with limited clinical activity. Unfortunately, the company decided to discontinue further clinical development of MK-8033.
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- Vicki L Keedy
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2220 Pierce Avenue, 777 PRB, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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- Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern Carolina, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Memoral Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2220 Pierce Avenue, 777 PRB, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2220 Pierce Avenue, 777 PRB, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Center for Oncology and Blood Disorders, Houston, TX, USA
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Roskoski R, Sadeghi-Nejad A. Role of RET protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment RET-driven thyroid and lung cancers. Pharmacol Res 2017; 128:1-17. [PMID: 29284153 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2017.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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RET is a transmembrane receptor protein-tyrosine kinase that is required for the development of the nervous system and several other tissues. The mechanism of activation of RET by its glial-cell derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) ligands differs from that of all other receptor protein-tyrosine kinases owing to the requirement for additional GDNF family receptor-α (GFRα) co-receptors (GFRα1/2/3/4). RET point mutations have been reported in multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN2A, MEN2B) and medullary thyroid carcinoma. In contrast, RET fusion proteins have been reported in papillary thyroid and non-small cell lung adenocarcinomas. More than a dozen fusion partners of RET have been described in papillary thyroid carcinomas, most frequently CCDC6-RET and NCOA4-RET. RET-fusion proteins, commonly KIF5B-RET, have also been found in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Several drugs targeting RET have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of cancer: (i) cabozantinib and vandetanib for medullary thyroid carcinomas and (ii) lenvatinib and sorafenib for differentiated thyroid cancers. In addition, alectinib and sunitinib are approved for the treatment of other neoplasms. Each of these drugs is a multikinase inhibitor that has activity against RET. Previous X-ray studies indicated that vandetanib binds within the ATP-binding pocket and forms a hydrogen bond with A807 within the RET hinge and it makes hydrophobic contact with L881 of the catalytic spine which occurs in the floor of the adenine-binding pocket. Our molecular modeling studies indicate that the other antagonists bind in a similar fashion. All of these antagonists bind to the active conformation of RET and are therefore classified as type I inhibitors. The drugs also make variable contacts with other residues of the regulatory and catalytic spines. None of these drugs was designed to bind preferentially to RET and it is hypothesized that RET-specific antagonists might produce even better clinical outcomes. Currently the number of new cases of neoplasms bearing RET mutations or RET-fusion proteins is estimated to be about 10,000 per year in the United States. This is about the same as the incidence of chronic myelogenous leukemia for which imatinib and second and third generation BCR-Abl non-receptor protein-tyrosine kinase antagonists have proven clinically efficacious and which are commercially successful. These findings warrant the continued development of specific antagonists targeting RET-driven neoplasms.
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- Robert Roskoski
- Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 3754 Brevard Road, Suite 116, Box 19, Horse Shoe, NC 28742-8814, United States.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111-1552, United States.
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