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Vishwakarma GK, Bhattacharjee A, Tank F, Pashchenko AF. Subgroup identification of targeted therapy effects on biomarker for time to event data. Cancer Biomark 2023; 38:413-424. [PMID: 37980650 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-230181] [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] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The initiation biomarker-driven trials have revolutionized oncology drug development by challenging the traditional phased approach and introducing basket studies. Notable successes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with ALK, ALK/ROS1, and EGFR inhibitors have prompted the need to expand this approach to other cancer sites. OBJECTIVES This study explores the use of dose response modeling and time-to-event algorithms on the biomarker molecular targeted agent (MTA). By simulating subgroup identification in MTA-related time-to-event data, the study aims to develop statistical methodology supporting biomarker-driven trials in oncology. METHODS A total of n patients are selected assigned for different doses. A dataset is prepared to mimic the situation on Subgroup Identification of MTA for time to event data analysis. The response is measured through MTA. The MTA value is also measured through ROC. The Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques are prepared to perform the proposed algorithm. The analysis is carried out with a simulation study. The subset selection is performed through the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) by the Bayesian approach. RESULTS The MTA is observed with range 12-16. It is expected that there is a marginal level shift of the MTA from pre to post-treatment. The Cox time-varying model can be adopted further as causal-effect relation to establishing the MTA on prolonging the survival duration. The proposed work in the statistical methodology to support the biomarker-driven trial for oncology research. CONCLUSION This study extends the application of biomarker-driven trials beyond NSCLC, opening possibilities for implementation in other cancer sites. By demonstrating the feasibility and efficacy of utilizing MTA as a biomarker, the research lays the foundation for refining and validating biomarker use in clinical trials. These advancements aim to enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer treatments, ultimately benefiting patients.
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- Laboratory of Intellectual Control Systems and Simulation, V. A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Onco-omics Approaches and Applications in Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1168:79-90. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24100-1_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Parseghian CM, Raghav K, Wolff RA, Ensor J, Yao J, Ellis LM, Tam AL, Overman MJ. Underreporting of Research Biopsies from Clinical Trials in Oncology. Clin Cancer Res 2017; 23:6450-6457. [PMID: 28754815 PMCID: PMC5668146 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-17-1449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: Research biopsies are frequently incorporated within clinical trials in oncology and are often a mandatory requirement for trial enrollment. However, limited information is available regarding the extent and completeness of research biopsy reporting.Experimental Design: We identified a cohort of therapeutic clinical trials where research biopsies were performed between January 2005 and October 2010 from an IR database at our institution. Clinical trial protocols were compared with the highest level of corresponding publication as a manuscript or registry report.Results: A total of 866 research biopsies were performed across 46 clinical trials, with a median of 8 patients biopsied/trial and 19 biopsies collected/trial. After a median follow-up time of 4.3 years from trial completion, 36 of 46 trials (78%) reported trial results: published manuscripts (n = 35), or registry report (n = 1). A total of 635 conducted biopsies were reported in 18 of the 46 trials (39%). Six (33%) of these 18 trials underreported the number of biopsies performed. Of 33 trials with mandatory research biopsies, 13 (39%) trials reported on these biopsies. Biopsy complications occurred in 8 trials [n = 39 patients, 6 grade 3/4 adverse events (AE)] but only 1 trial reported these. Factors associated with biopsy reporting included a larger number of biopsies (P ≤ 0.001) and serial biopsies (P < 0.001). Twelve of 16 (75%) trials with >12 biopsies performed reported on these biopsies compared with only 20% (6/30) that performed ≤12 biopsies.Conclusions: Despite ethical obligations to report research biopsies, the majority (61%) of trials do not report results from research biopsies. Complications are rarely reported in these studies. Improved reporting of results and AEs from research biopsies is needed. Clin Cancer Res; 23(21); 6450-7. ©2017 AACR.
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- Christine M Parseghian
- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute Methodist, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Prawira A, Pugh T, Stockley T, Siu L. Data resources for the identification and interpretation of actionable mutations by clinicians. Ann Oncol 2017; 28:946-957. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The Pharmacological Audit Trail (PhAT) comprises a set of critical questions that need to be asked during discovery and development of an anticancer drug. Key aspects include: (1) defining a patient population; (2) establishing pharmacokinetic characteristics; (3) providing evidence of target engagement, pathway modulation, and biological effect with proof of concept pharmacodynamic biomarkers; (4) determining intermediate biomarkers of response; (5) assessing tumor response; and (6) determining how to overcome resistance by combination or sequential therapy and new target/drug discovery. The questions asked in the PhAT should be viewed as a continuum and not used in isolation. Different drug development programmes derive different types of benefit from these questions. The PhAT is critical in making go-no-go decisions in the development of currently studied drugs and will continue to be relevant to discovery and development of future generations of anticancer agents.
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- Udai Banerji
- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
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Yap TA, Banerji U, de Bono JS, Workman P. Biopsy-Derived Biomarkers in Phase I Trials: Building Confidence in Drug Development. J Clin Oncol 2016; 34:2431-2. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2016.67.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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- Timothy A. Yap
- The Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, United Kingdom
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Bruce JY, LoRusso PM, Goncalves PH, Heath EI, Sadowski E, Shalinsky DR, Zhang Y, Traynor AM, Breazna A, Ricart AD, Tortorici M, Liu G. A pharmacodynamically guided dose selection of PF-00337210 in a phase I study in patients with advanced solid tumors. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2016; 77:527-38. [PMID: 26791870 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-016-2958-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE PF-00337210 is an oral, highly selective vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitor. We evaluated a composite of biomarkers in real time to identify the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) and preliminary anticancer activity of PF-00337210. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients (Pts) with advanced cancers were treated once (QD) or twice daily (BID) with escalating doses. Acute effects on tumor perfusion and vascularity were assessed using DCE-MRI, weekly BP readings, soluble VEGFR-2, and hemoglobin levels. RESULTS Forty-six pts were treated with 0.67-9 mg QD and 4-6 mg BID of PF-00337210. Nineteen pts (41%) previously received VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors. Two pts had dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) at 9 mg QD (troponin I increase and hypertension). The MTD at QD dose was 8 mg. Common drug-related adverse events were hypertension, fatigue, proteinuria, and nausea. Hypertension incidence and intensity corresponded with dose, but was well controlled with medication. Two confirmed partial responses and minor regressions (>10 to <30% reduction in target lesions) were noted. Complete DCE-MRI was acquired in 21 pts (20 evaluable for vascular response). Ten pts were vascular responders, including 5/6 pts at BID doses. Greatest modulation of soluble VEGFR-2 was at 6 mg BID. The maximum change from baseline in diastolic BP was higher at BID doses. There were no significant differences for systolic BP and hemoglobin levels. CONCLUSIONS PF-00337210 has profound VEGFR inhibition effects at well-tolerated doses. Antitumor activity and VEGF inhibition effects were observed across BID doses. The RP2D was 6 mg BID.
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- Justine Yang Bruce
- Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Room 7105, 1111 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- E3/366 Clinical Science Center, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin SMPH, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792-3252, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pfizer, Inc., 235 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Department of Statistics, Pfizer Inc., 610 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Room 3103, 1111 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Pfizer, Inc., 235 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology and Oncology Research, Pfizer, Inc., 235 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Pfizer, Inc., 235 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Room 7105, 1111 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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Beckman RA, Chen C. Translating predictive biomarkers within oncology clinical development programs. Biomark Med 2015; 9:851-62. [PMID: 26330133 DOI: 10.2217/bmm.15.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Predictive biomarkers provide essential information to enable personalized medicine, and hold the promise for enhancing the effectiveness and value of cancer therapies. However, they do not always work. This review provides a framework for managing the risk of predictive biomarkers and maximally harvesting their benefit. Methods are provided which permit data-driven, adaptive decision making about the use of predictive biomarkers during clinical development, applying them to the extent they are validated by the clinical data. Techniques for optimizing overall development efficiency, measured as the number of successful drug indications approved per patient utilized, are also presented.
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- Robert A Beckman
- Departments of Oncology & Biostatistics, Bioinformatics & Biomathematics, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center & Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center, 4000 Reservoir Road NW, Suite 120 Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences, Merck Research Laboratories, Rahway, NJ, USA
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Wang DD, Li C, Sun W, Zhang S, Shalinsky DR, Kern KA, Curtin NJ, Sam WJ, Kirkpatrick TR, Plummer R. PARP activity in peripheral blood lymphocytes as a predictive biomarker for PARP inhibition in tumor tissues - A population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis of rucaparib. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2015; 4:89-98. [PMID: 27128213 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2012] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE Rucaparib is a potent Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP) inhibitor currently under clinical development. The objectives of this analysis were to establish population PK and PK/PD models for rucaparib, and to evaluate the predictability of PARP activity in PBL for PARP activity in tumor tissues. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Rucaparib concentrations and PARP activity in human PBLs and tumor issues were obtained from 32 patients with solid tumors in a Phase 1 First-in-Patient study. Simulations were conducted to evaluate different dosing regimens. RESULTS A 3-compartment PK model best described the PK of rucaparib. An Emax model best described the exposure and PARP inhibition relationship. The maximum PARP inhibition (Imax) achieved in PBLs and in tumors were 90.9% and 90.0% of the baseline PARP activity, and the IC50 values were 1.05 ng/mL and 1.10 ng/mL, respectively. PAR polymer baseline value was found to be a covariate of Emin. CONCLUSION Population PK and PK/PD models have been established to describe population PK of rucaparib and the relationship between rucaparib plasma concentration and PARP inhibition in both PBLs and tumor issues. Results from this trial indicated that PARP inhibition in PBLs can be used as a substitute for PARP inhibition in melanoma tumor tissues.
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- Pfizer Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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- Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Beckman RA, Chen C. Efficient, Adaptive Clinical Validation of Predictive Biomarkers in Cancer Therapeutic Development. ADVANCES IN CANCER BIOMARKERS 2015; 867:81-90. [DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-7215-0_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Background The majority of genetic biomarkers for human cancers are defined by statistical screening of high-throughput genomics data. While a large number of genetic biomarkers have been proposed for diagnostic and prognostic applications, only a small number have been applied in the clinic. Similarly, the use of proteomics methods for the discovery of cancer biomarkers is increasing. The emerging field of proteogenomics seeks to enrich the value of genomics and proteomics approaches by studying the intersection of genomics and proteomics data. This task is challenging due to the complex nature of transcriptional and translation regulatory mechanisms and the disparities between genomic and proteomic data from the same samples. In this study, we have examined tumor antigens as potential biomarkers for breast cancer using genomics and proteomics data from previously reported laser capture microdissected ER+ tumor samples. Results We applied proteogenomic analyses to study the genetic aberrations of 32 tumor antigens determined in the proteomic data. We found that tumor antigens that are aberrantly expressed at the genetic level and expressed at the protein level, are likely involved in perturbing pathways directly linked to the hallmarks of cancer. The results found by proteogenomic analysis of the 32 tumor antigens studied here, capture largely the same pathway irregularities as those elucidated from large-scale screening of genomics analyses, where several thousands of genes are often found to be perturbed. Conclusion Tumor antigens are a group of proteins recognized by the cells of the immune system. Specifically, they are recognized in tumor cells where they are present in larger than usual amounts, or are physiochemically altered to a degree at which they no longer resemble native human proteins. This proteogenomic analysis of 32 tumor antigens suggests that tumor antigens have the potential to be highly specific biomarkers for different cancers.
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Graziani R, Guindani M, Thall PF. Bayesian nonparametric estimation of targeted agent effects on biomarker change to predict clinical outcome. Biometrics 2014; 71:188-197. [PMID: 25319212 DOI: 10.1111/biom.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Revised: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The effect of a targeted agent on a cancer patient's clinical outcome putatively is mediated through the agent's effect on one or more early biological events. This is motivated by pre-clinical experiments with cells or animals that identify such events, represented by binary or quantitative biomarkers. When evaluating targeted agents in humans, central questions are whether the distribution of a targeted biomarker changes following treatment, the nature and magnitude of this change, and whether it is associated with clinical outcome. Major difficulties in estimating these effects are that a biomarker's distribution may be complex, vary substantially between patients, and have complicated relationships with clinical outcomes. We present a probabilistically coherent framework for modeling and estimation in this setting, including a hierarchical Bayesian nonparametric mixture model for biomarkers that we use to define a functional profile of pre-versus-post-treatment biomarker distribution change. The functional is similar to the receiver operating characteristic used in diagnostic testing. The hierarchical model yields clusters of individual patient biomarker profile functionals, and we use the profile as a covariate in a regression model for clinical outcome. The methodology is illustrated by analysis of a dataset from a clinical trial in prostate cancer using imatinib to target platelet-derived growth factor, with the clinical aim to improve progression-free survival time.
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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Berger F, Reiser MF. Micro-RNAs as potential new molecular biomarkers in oncology: have they reached relevance for the clinical imaging sciences? Theranostics 2013; 3:943-52. [PMID: 24396505 PMCID: PMC3881096 DOI: 10.7150/thno.7445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Minimally invasive biomarkers for early cancer detection and monitoring of personalized therapies are of high importance to further improve prognosis in oncological disease. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small regulatory RNAs in humans and play a key role in carcinogenesis. In recent years they have emerged as promising biomarkers in oncology. miRNA profiling has demonstrated its capacity for sub-classifying tumors and monitoring of therapeutic effects. Different expression profiles of miRNAs in cancer and the stability of circulating miRNAs potentially provide a clinically accessible molecular monitoring tool of malignant tissues and its response to therapies. Clinical imaging including the modalities PET/CT and MRI is well established for characterizing tumor tissue and sub-classifying morphological, metabolic or vascular treatment response in cancer. Sophisticated clinical imaging biomarkers for cancer detection and monitoring should now been correlatively applied to further validate the potential of miRNAs as oncologic biomarkers for the clinic.
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Reporting practices of pharmacodynamic studies involving invasive research procedures in cancer trials. Br J Cancer 2013; 109:897-908. [PMID: 23887602 PMCID: PMC3749582 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 06/21/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Tumour biopsy for pharmacodynamic (PD) study is increasingly common in early-phase cancer trials. As they are non-diagnostic, the ethical justification for such procedures rests on their knowledge value. On the premise that knowledge value is related to reporting practices and outcome diversity, we assessed in a sample of recent invasive PD studies within cancer trials. Methods: We assessed reporting practices and outcomes for PD studies in a convenience sample of cancer trials published from 2000 to 2010 that employed invasive, non-diagnostic tissue procurement. Extracted data were used to measure outcome reporting in individual trials. Using a reporting scale we developed for exploratory purposes, we tested whether reporting varied with study characteristics, such as funding source or drug novelty. Results: Reporting varied widely within and across studies. Some practices were sporadically reported, including results of all planned tests (78% trials reporting), use of blinded histopathological assessment (43% trials reporting), biopsy dimensions (38% trials reporting), and description of patient flow through PD analysis (62%). Pharmacodynamic analysis as a primary end point and mandatory biopsy had statistically significant positive relationships with overall quality of reporting. A preponderance of positive results (61% of the studies described positive PD results) suggests possible publication bias. Conclusion: Our results highlight the need for PD-reporting guidelines, and suggest several avenues for improving the risk/benefit for studies involving invasive, non-diagnostic tissue procurement.
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André F, Ciccolini J, Spano JP, Penault-Llorca F, Mounier N, Freyer G, Blay JY, Milano G. Personalized medicine in oncology: where have we come from and where are we going? Pharmacogenomics 2013; 14:931-9. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs.13.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Current advances in the biology of cancer and emergence of new tools for genome analysis have opened clinical perspectives in oncology, generally termed as ‘personalized medicine’. This broad term must encompass previous well-proven strategies, such as pharmacogenetics- and pharmacokinetics-based dosing, with more recently introduced pharmacogenomics approaches, all applied as a means to tailor treatment to a given patient presenting with a given tumor. Despite outstanding results in lung cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma, only a few predictive biomarkers are currently justified in routine clinical practice. Overall, there is a persistent gap between the growing number of identified deregulated pathways or genetic mutations, both at the tumor and the constitutional levels, and their actual implementation at the bedside as part of clinical routine. This article underlines these limitations and covers several issues that may explain the discrepancy between the plethora of published data about emerging biomarkers, and the relative scarcity of tests eventually reaching a clinically validated application. The main identified difficulties concern invasive and costly prospective biomarker studies and the issue of tumor heterogeneity. Finally, early trial designs for targeted therapies as well as those for conventional cytotoxics may not necessarily address the right questions by skipping critical end points. Proposed solutions point out the use of liquid biopsies and systems biology approaches, for an easier implementation of personalized medicine at the bedside.
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- Centre Antoine Lacassagne, 33 Avenue de Valombrose – 06189, Nice Cedex, France
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Gore L, DeGregori J, Porter CC. Targeting developmental pathways in children with cancer: what price success? Lancet Oncol 2013; 14:e70-8. [PMID: 23369685 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(12)70530-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Much of current cancer research is aimed at exploiting cancers' molecular addictions through targeted therapeutics, with notable successes documented in clinical trials. By their nature, these agents have different side-effect profiles than conventional chemotherapy drugs. Although few targeted agents have attained regulatory approval for use in children, paediatric oncologists are gaining experience with these drugs, which can have unique short-term and long-term effects in developing children that are unrecognised in adults. This Review summarises the rationale for targeted therapy, challenges in paediatric drug development, unique side-effect profiles of targeted agents, limited data from children treated with targeted agents, and implications of current knowledge and gaps therein. The demonstrated and potential effects of targeted therapies on normal tissue development and function are discussed. Future clinical trial design should include carefully considered assessment of the developmental effects of targeted therapy, and informed supportive-care recommendations.
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- Lia Gore
- Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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Beckman RA, Chen C. New evidence-based adaptive clinical trial methods for optimally integrating predictive biomarkers into oncology clinical development programs. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CANCER 2013; 32:233-41. [PMID: 23489587 PMCID: PMC3845554 DOI: 10.5732/cjc.012.10248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Predictive biomarkers are important to the future of oncology; they can be used to identify patient populations who will benefit from therapy, increase the value of cancer medicines, and decrease the size and cost of clinical trials while increasing their chance of success. But predictive biomarkers do not always work. When unsuccessful, they add cost, complexity, and time to drug development. This perspective describes phases 2 and 3 development methods that efficiently and adaptively check the ability of a biomarker to predict clinical outcomes. In the end, the biomarker is emphasized to the extent that it can actually predict.
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- Robert A Beckman
- Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceutical Development, Edison, NJ 08837, USA.
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Overman MJ, Modak J, Kopetz S, Murthy R, Yao JC, Hicks ME, Abbruzzese JL, Tam AL. Use of research biopsies in clinical trials: are risks and benefits adequately discussed? J Clin Oncol 2012; 31:17-22. [PMID: 23129736 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.43.1718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 225] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Although the incorporation of research biopsies into clinical trials is increasing, limited information is available about how study protocols and informed consents integrate and describe their use. METHODS All therapeutic clinical trials in which image-guided research biopsies were performed from January 1, 2005, to October 1, 2010, were identified from an interventional radiology database. Data from study protocols and informed consents were extracted and analyzed. Procedural complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 57 clinical trials were identified, of which 38 (67%) contained at least one mandatory biopsy. The analysis of the research biopsy tumor tissue was a study end point in 95% of trials. The primary indication for a research biopsy was for integral biomarker analysis in 32% and for correlative science in 68% of trials. A statistical analytic plan for the correlative science research biopsy tumor tissue was mentioned in 26%, described as exploratory in 51%, and not mentioned in 23% of trials. For studies with mandatory biopsies, biopsy was an eligibility criterion in 71% of trials, and a statistical justification for the research biopsy sample size was present in 50% of trials. A total of 745 research biopsies were performed on 576 patients. Overall and major complication rates were 5.2% (39 of 745 biopsies) and 0.8% (six of 745 biopsies), respectively. Complication rates for intrathoracic and abdominal/pelvic solid organ biopsies were 17.1% (36 of 211 biopsies) and 1.6% (three of 189 biopsies), respectively. Site-stratified research biopsy-related risks were discussed in five consents. CONCLUSION A better representation of the risks and benefits of research biopsies in study protocols and informed consents is needed.
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- Michael J Overman
- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Baselga J, Mita AC, Schöffski P, Dumez H, Rojo F, Tabernero J, DiLea C, Mietlowski W, Low C, Huang J, Dugan M, Parker K, Walk E, van Oosterom A, Martinelli E, Takimoto CH. Using pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data in early decision making regarding drug development: a phase I clinical trial evaluating tyrosine kinase inhibitor, AEE788. Clin Cancer Res 2012; 18:6364-72. [PMID: 23014528 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-12-1499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE In this first-in-human study of AEE788, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), HER-2, and VEGFR-2, a comprehensive pharmacodynamic program was implemented in addition to the evaluation of safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of AEE788 in cancer patients. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Patients with advanced, solid tumors received escalating doses of oral AEE788 once daily. Primary endpoints were to determine dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) and maximum-tolerated dose (MTD). A nonlinear model (Emax model) was used to describe the relationship between AEE788 exposure and target-pathway modulation in skin and tumor tissues. RESULTS Overall, 111 patients were treated (25 to 550 mg/day). DLTs included rash and diarrhea; MTD was 450 mg/day. Effects on biomarkers correlated to serum AEE788 concentrations. The concentration at 50% inhibition (IC(50)) for EGFR in skin (0.033 μmol/L) and tumor (0.0125 μmol/L) were similar to IC(50) in vitro suggesting skin may be surrogate tissue for estimating tumor EGFR inhibition. No inhibition of p-MAPK and Ki67 was observed in skin vessels at ≤ MTD. Hence, AEE788 inhibited EGFR, but not VEGFR, at doses ≤ MTD. A total of 16 of 96 evaluable patients showed a >10% shrinkage of tumor size; one partial response was observed. CONCLUSION Our pharmacodynamic-based study showed effective inhibition of EGFR, but not of VEGFR at tolerable AEE788 doses. Emax modeling integrated with biomarker data effectively guided real-time decision making in the early development of AEE788. Despite clinical activity, target inhibition of only EGFR led to discontinuation of further AEE788 development.
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- José Baselga
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Freeman GA, Kimmelman J. Publication and reporting conduct for pharmacodynamic analyses of tumor tissue in early-phase oncology trials. Clin Cancer Res 2012; 18:6478-84. [PMID: 22912391 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-12-1384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE In principle, nondiagnostic biopsies for pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are carried out to inform decision-making in drug development. Because such procedures have no therapeutic value, their ethical justification requires that results be published. We aimed to assess the frequency of nonpublication of PD data in early phase cancer trials and to identify factors that prevent full publication of data. METHODS We identified a sample of early-phase cancer trials containing invasive nondiagnostic tissue procurement for PD analysis from American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Cancer Research meeting abstracts published between 1995 and 2005. These trials were followed to publication to determine frequency of nonpublication of PD data. Corresponding authors on early-phase cancer trials using invasive nondiagnostic research procedures were also surveyed to identify factors preventing full publication of PD data. RESULTS In a sample of 90 trials, 22.2% (20 trials) resulted in no trial publication. Of published trials expected to contain PD reports, 16 (17.8%) did not include any PD data, and 21 (23.3%) reported incomplete PD data. We surveyed 92 authors; nonpublication was regarded as a frequent occurrence, and the most commonly cited barrier to full publication of PD data was strategic considerations in publication (58.8% of responding authors). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest ways that investigators, study planners, and reviewers can improve the burden/knowledge value balance in PD studies.
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- Georgina A Freeman
- Biomedical Ethics Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, Department of Social Studies of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Verweij J, de Jonge M, Eskens F, Sleijfer S. Moving molecular targeted drug therapy towards personalized medicine: issues related to clinical trial design. Mol Oncol 2012; 6:196-203. [PMID: 22386481 PMCID: PMC5528372 DOI: 10.1016/j.molonc.2012.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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With the event of new Molecular targets, clinical trial design requirements to perform these trials are changing. This paper discusses some of the considerations that need to be taken into account when designing a trial, including those trials that assess combinations of targets.
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- Jaap Verweij
- Erasmus University Medical Center, Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, s' Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Adams DJ. The Valley of Death in anticancer drug development: a reassessment. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2012; 33:173-80. [PMID: 22410081 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2012.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2011] [Revised: 01/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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The past decade has seen an explosion in our understanding of cancer biology and with it many new potential disease targets. Nonetheless, our ability to translate these advances into therapies is poor, with a failure rate approaching 90%. Much discussion has been devoted to this so-called 'Valley of Death' in anticancer drug development, but the problem persists. Could we have overlooked some straightforward explanations to this highly complex problem? Important aspects of tumor physiology, drug pharmacokinetics, preclinical models, drug delivery, and clinical translation are not often emphasized, but could be crucial. This perspective summarizes current views on the problem and suggests feasible alternatives.
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- David J Adams
- Department of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Duke Box # 2638, Research Drive, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Advances in our understanding of cancer biology have led to the discovery of a spectrum of new therapeutic targets. However, despite remarkable progress in the identification and characterization of novel mechanisms of the oncogenic process, the success rate for approval of oncology drugs remains low relative to other therapeutic areas. Innovative preclinical and clinical approaches, such as the use of advanced genomic technologies, as well as branched adaptive clinical trial designs, have the potential to accelerate the development and approval of highly effective oncology drugs, along with a matching diagnostic test to identify those patients most likely to benefit from the new treatment. To maximize the effectiveness of these new strategies, close collaboration between academic, industry, and regulatory agencies will be required. In this Review, we highlight new approaches in preclinical and clinical drug development that will help accelerate approval of drugs, and aim to provide more-effective treatments alongside companion diagnostic tests to ensure the right treatment is given to the right patient.
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Oncology therapeutics are less likely to reach the market than other therapeutics, at a higher cost, and only approximately one in ten cancer drugs in clinical development actually reach the market. To improve, there need to be new approaches to oncology research and development, based on understanding cancer biology and improving preclinical models and clinical trials, such as more use of biomarkers and evaluation of other targets including cancer stem cells and use of combination therapies. Biomarkers can be used to make early go/no-go decisions in drug development and can speed up drug development by selecting patients who will benefit and excluding patients likely to experience severe side effects, but they need validation before use. New approaches to preclinical and clinical trials can also speed up and improve the development of cancer therapeutics.
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- Nalân Utku
- Charite - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Institut fuer Medizinische Immunologie, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Hui A, How C, Ito E, Liu FF. Micro-RNAs as diagnostic or prognostic markers in human epithelial malignancies. BMC Cancer 2011. [PMID: 22128797 DOI: 10.1186/147-2407-11-500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Micro-RNAs (miRs) are important regulators of mRNA and protein expression; the ability of miR expression profilings to distinguish different cancer types and classify their sub-types has been well-described. They also represent a novel biological entity with potential value as tumour biomarkers, which can improve diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment response for human cancers. This endeavour has been greatly facilitated by the stability of miRs in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, and their detection in circulation. This review will summarize some of the key dysregulated miRs described to date in human epithelial malignancies, and their potential value as molecular bio-markers in FFPE tissues and blood samples. There remain many challenges in this domain, however, with the evolution of different platforms, the complexities of normalizing miR profiling data, and the importance of evaluating sufficiently-powered training and validation cohorts. Nonetheless, well-conducted miR profiling studies should contribute important insights into the molecular aberrations driving human cancer development and progression.
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- Angela Hui
- Ontario Cancer Institute/Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Micro-RNAs as diagnostic or prognostic markers in human epithelial malignancies. BMC Cancer 2011; 11:500. [PMID: 22128797 PMCID: PMC3260334 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-11-500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2011] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Micro-RNAs (miRs) are important regulators of mRNA and protein expression; the ability of miR expression profilings to distinguish different cancer types and classify their sub-types has been well-described. They also represent a novel biological entity with potential value as tumour biomarkers, which can improve diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment response for human cancers. This endeavour has been greatly facilitated by the stability of miRs in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, and their detection in circulation. This review will summarize some of the key dysregulated miRs described to date in human epithelial malignancies, and their potential value as molecular bio-markers in FFPE tissues and blood samples. There remain many challenges in this domain, however, with the evolution of different platforms, the complexities of normalizing miR profiling data, and the importance of evaluating sufficiently-powered training and validation cohorts. Nonetheless, well-conducted miR profiling studies should contribute important insights into the molecular aberrations driving human cancer development and progression.
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Clark GM, McShane LM. Biostatistical Considerations in Development of Biomarker-Based Tests to Guide Treatment Decisions. Stat Biopharm Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1198/sbr.2011.09038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Integrating predictive biomarkers and classifiers into oncology clinical development programmes. Nat Rev Drug Discov 2011; 10:735-48. [DOI: 10.1038/nrd3550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pacey S, Wilson RH, Walton M, Eatock MM, Hardcastle A, Zetterlund A, Arkenau HT, Moreno-Farre J, Banerji U, Roels B, Peachey H, Aherne W, de Bono JS, Raynaud F, Workman P, Judson I. A phase I study of the heat shock protein 90 inhibitor alvespimycin (17-DMAG) given intravenously to patients with advanced solid tumors. Clin Cancer Res 2011; 17:1561-70. [PMID: 21278242 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-1927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE A phase I study to define toxicity and recommend a phase II dose of the HSP90 inhibitor alvespimycin (17-DMAG; 17-dimethylaminoethylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin). Secondary endpoints included evaluation of pharmacokinetic profile, tumor response, and definition of a biologically effective dose (BED). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with advanced solid cancers were treated with weekly, intravenous (i.v.) 17-DMAG. An accelerated titration dose escalation design was used. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was the highest dose at which ≤ 1/6 patients experienced dose limiting toxicity (DLT). Dose de-escalation from the MTD was planned with mandatory, sequential tumor biopsies to determine a BED. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assays were validated prior to patient accrual. RESULTS Twenty-five patients received 17-DMAG (range 2.5-106 mg/m(2)). At 106 mg/m(2) of 17-DMAG 2/4 patients experienced DLT, including one treatment-related death. No DLT occurred at 80 mg/m(2). Common adverse events were gastrointestinal, liver function changes, and ocular. Area under the curve and mean peak concentration increased proportionally with 17-DMAG doses 80 mg/m(2) or less. In peripheral blood mononuclear cells significant (P < 0.05) HSP72 induction was detected (≥ 20 mg/m(2)) and sustained for 96 hours (≥ 40 mg/m(2)). Plasma HSP72 levels were greatest in the two patients who experienced DLT. At 80 mg/m(2) client protein (CDK4, LCK) depletion was detected and tumor samples from 3 of 5 patients confirmed HSP90 inhibition. Clinical activity included complete response (castration refractory prostate cancer, CRPC 124 weeks), partial response (melanoma, 159 weeks), and stable disease (chondrosarcoma, CRPC, and renal cancer for 28, 59, and 76 weeks, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The recommended phase II dose of 17-DMAG is 80 mg/m(2) weekly i.v.
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- Simon Pacey
- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom
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The development of novel molecularly targeted cancer therapeutics remains slow and expensive with many late-stage failures. There is an urgent need to accelerate this process by improving early clinical anticancer drug evaluation through modern and rational trial designs that incorporate predictive, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, pharmacogenomic and intermediate end-point biomarkers. In this article, we discuss current approaches and propose strategies that will potentially maximize benefit to patients and expedite the regulatory approvals of new anticancer drugs.
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- Timothy A Yap
- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Downs Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5PT, United Kingdom
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Rosenzweig SA, Atreya HS. Defining the pathway to insulin-like growth factor system targeting in cancer. Biochem Pharmacol 2010; 80:1115-24. [PMID: 20599789 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2010.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 06/12/2010] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The insulin-like growth factors (IGFs; IGF-1 and IGF-2) play central roles in cell growth, differentiation, survival, transformation and metastasis. The biologic effects of the IGFs are mediated by the IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R), a receptor tyrosine kinase with homology to the insulin receptor (IR). Dysregulation of the IGF system is well recognized as a key contributor to the progression of multiple cancers, with IGF-1R activation increasing the tumorigenic potential of breast, prostate, lung, colon and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Despite this relationship, targeting the IGF-1R has only recently undergone development as a molecular cancer therapeutic. As it has taken hold, we are witnessing a robust increase and interest in targeting the inhibition of IGF-1R signaling. This is accentuated by the list of over 30 drugs, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) that are under evaluation as single agents or in combination therapies. The IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) represent the third component of the IGF system consisting of a class of six soluble secretory proteins. They represent a unique class of naturally occurring IGF-antagonists that bind to and sequester IGF-1 and IGF-2, inhibiting their access to the IGF-1R. Due to their dual targeting of the IGFs without affecting insulin action, the IGFBPs are an untapped "third" class of IGF-1R inhibitors. In this commentary, we highlight some of the significant aspects of and prospects for targeting the IGF-1R and describe what the future may hold.
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- Steven A Rosenzweig
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics and Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, PO Box 250505, Charleston, SC 29425-5050, USA.
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Current challenges for the early clinical development of anticancer drugs in the era of molecularly targeted agents. Target Oncol 2010; 5:65-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s11523-010-0137-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2009] [Accepted: 03/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lee YH, Lin Q, Boelsterli UA, Chung MCM. The Sod2 mutant mouse as a model for oxidative stress: a functional proteomics perspective. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2010; 29:179-196. [PMID: 19294730 DOI: 10.1002/mas.20226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous human diseases and disorders, but the mechanistic basis often remains enigmatic. The Sod2 mutant mouse, which is sensitized to mitochondrial stress, is an ideal mutant model for studying the role of oxidative stress in a diverse range of complications arising from mitochondrial dysfunction and diminished antioxidant defense. To fully appreciate the widespread molecular consequences under increased oxidative stress, a systems approach utilizing proteomics is able to provide a global overview of the complex biological changes, which a targeted single biomolecular approach cannot address fully. This review focuses on the applications of mass spectrometry and functional proteomics in the Sod2 mouse. The combinatorial approach provides novel insights into the interplay of chemistry and biology, free radicals and proteins, thereby augmenting our understanding of how redox perturbations influence protein dynamics. Ultimately, this knowledge can lead to the development of free radical-targeted therapies.
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- Yie Hou Lee
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, MD7, 8 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic biomarkers in early oncology drug development. Eur J Cancer 2009; 45 Suppl 1:436-8. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(09)70080-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Baird RD, Kitzen J, Clarke PA, Planting A, Reade S, Reid A, Welsh L, López Lázaro L, de las Heras B, Judson IR, Kaye SB, Eskens F, Workman P, deBono JS, Verweij J. Phase I safety, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacogenomic trial of ES-285, a novel marine cytotoxic agent, administered to adult patients with advanced solid tumors. Mol Cancer Ther 2009; 8:1430-7. [DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-08-1167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bria E, Di Maio M, Carlini P, Cuppone F, Giannarelli D, Cognetti F, Milella M. Targeting targeted agents: open issues for clinical trial design. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2009; 28:66. [PMID: 19463172 PMCID: PMC2697149 DOI: 10.1186/1756-9966-28-66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2009] [Accepted: 05/22/2009] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Molecularly targeted agents for the treatment of solid tumors had entered the market in the last 5 years, with a great impact upon both the scientific community and the society. Many randomized phase III trials conducted in recent years with new targeted agents, despite previous data coming from preclinical research and from phase II trials were often promising, have produced disappointingly negative results. Some other trials have actually met their primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant result favouring the experimental treatment. Unfortunately, with a few relevant exceptions, this advantage is often small, if not negligible, in absolute terms. The difference between statistical significance and clinical relevance should always be considered when translating clinical trials' results in the practice. The reason why this 'revolution' did not significantly impact on cancer treatment to displace chemotherapy from the patient' bedside is in part due to complicated, and in many cases, unknown, mechanisms of action of such drugs; indeed, the traditional way the clinical investigators were used to test the efficacy of 'older' chemotherapeutics, has become 'out of date' from the methodological perspective. As these drugs should be theoretically tailored upon featured bio-markers expressed by the patients, the clinical trial design should follow new rules based upon stronger hypotheses than those developed so far. Indeed, the early phases of basic and clinical drug development are crucial in the correct process which is able to correctly identify the target (when present). Targeted trial designs can result in easier studies, with less, better selected, and supported by stronger proofs of response evidences, patients, in order to not waste time and resources.
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- Emilio Bria
- Department of Medical Oncology, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy.
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Phase-I trials traditionally involve dose-escalation to determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD). With conventional chemotherapy, efficacy is generally deemed to be dose-dependent, but the same may not be applicable to molecularly targeted agents (MTAs). We analysed consecutive patients included in Phase-I trials at the Royal Marsden Hospital from 5 January 2005 to 6 June 2006. We considered only trials of monotherapy MTAs in which the MTD was defined. Three patient cohorts (A, B, and C) were identified according to the dose received as a percentage of the final trial MTD (0–33%, 34–65%, >66%). Potential efficacy was assessed using the non-progression rate (NPR), that is, complete/partial response or stable disease for at least 3 months by RECIST. A total of 135 patients having progressive disease before enrolment were analysed from 15 eligible trials. Median age was 57 years (20–86); male : female ratio was 1.8 : 1. Cohort A, B, and C included 28 (21%), 22 (16%), and 85 (63%) patients; NPR at 3 and 6 months was 21% and 11% (A), 50% and 27% (B), 31% and 14% (C), respectively, P=0.9. Median duration of non-progression (17 weeks; 95% CI=13–22) was not correlated with the MTD level, P=0.9. Our analysis suggests that the potential for clinical benefit is not confined to patients treated at doses close to the MTD in Phase-I trials of MTAs.
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Takimoto CH. Maximum tolerated dose: clinical endpoint for a bygone era? Target Oncol 2009; 4:143-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s11523-009-0108-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2009] [Accepted: 03/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The incorporation of biomarkers into the drug development process will improve understanding of how new therapeutics work and allow for more accurate identification of patients who will benefit from those therapies. Strategically planned biomarker evaluations in phase II studies may allow for the design of more efficient phase III trials and better screening of therapeutics for entry into phase III development, hopefully leading to increased chances of positive phase III trial results. Some examples of roles that a biomarker can play in a phase II trial include predictor of response or resistance to specific therapies, patient enrichment, correlative endpoint, or surrogate endpoint. Considerations for using biomarkers most effectively in these roles are discussed in the context of several examples. The substantial technical, logistic, and ethical challenges that can be faced when trying to incorporate biomarkers into phase II trials are also addressed. A rational and coordinated approach to the inclusion of biomarker studies throughout the drug development process will be the key to attaining the goal of personalized medicine.
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- Lisa M McShane
- Biometric Research Branch, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
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Kummar S, Doroshow JH, Tomaszewski JE, Calvert AH, Lobbezoo M, Giaccone G. Phase 0 clinical trials: recommendations from the Task Force on Methodology for the Development of Innovative Cancer Therapies. Eur J Cancer 2009; 45:741-6. [PMID: 19091546 PMCID: PMC2902269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2008.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2008] [Revised: 10/24/2008] [Accepted: 10/29/2008] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The Methodology for the Development of Innovative Cancer Therapies (MDICT) task force has been established as an expert forum to develop practical guidance on the development of innovative anticancer agents, in particular targeted agents. The task force recently addressed the utility, design and application of Phase 0 clinical trials in anticancer drug development. It was concluded that the role of non-therapeutic Phase 0 trials is controversial for several reasons, including the lack of clinical benefit for participating patients. However, it was recognised that Phase 0 trials provide an opportunity to generate essential human pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data earlier in the drug development process, which could be a major advantage in the design and decision making concerning further clinical development of an agent. Construction of a 'decision chart' was highly recommended to assist investigators and sponsors in determining whether an agent is suitable for evaluation in a Phase 0 trial.
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- Shivaani Kummar
- Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
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- Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
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- Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
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- Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Medical School, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Medical Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
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Laurence J. No more boring science, no more waste in clinical trials. Transl Res 2009; 153:1-3. [PMID: 19100951 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2008.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2008] [Accepted: 11/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Marrer E, Dieterle F. Biomarkers in oncology drug development: rescuers or troublemakers? Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2008; 4:1391-402. [DOI: 10.1517/17425255.4.11.1391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Banerji U, de Bono J, Judson I, Kaye S, Workman P. Biomarkers in early clinical trials: the committed and the skeptics. Clin Cancer Res 2008; 14:2512; author reply 2513-4. [PMID: 18413847 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-07-5224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Goulart B, Roberts TG, Clark J, Chabner BA. Reply to the Letter to the Editor from Banerji et al. Clin Cancer Res 2008. [DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-0248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ratain MJ, Glassman RH. Reply to the Letter to the Editor from Banerji et al. Clin Cancer Res 2008. [DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-0240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Mark J. Ratain
- Cancer Research Center, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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