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Hong X, Hsieh MT, Tseng TY, Lin HY, Chang HC, Yau ST, Cheng WC, Ke B, Liao HH, Wu CY, Liu AA, Wu MM, Huang KY, Yang PC, Kuo SC, Hung MC, Lee PC. Diarylheptanoid 35d overcomes EGFR TKI resistance by inducing hsp70-mediated lysosomal degradation of EGFR in EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma. J Biol Chem 2023:104814. [PMID: 37178919 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.104814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinomas (LUAD) patients often respond to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) initially, but eventually develop resistance to TKIs. The switch of EGFR downstream signaling from TKI-sensitive to TKI-insensitive is a critical mechanism driving resistance to TKIs. Identification of potential therapies to target EGFR effectively is a potential strategy to treat TKI-resistant LUADs. In this study, we developed a small molecule diarylheptanoid 35d, a curcumin derivative, that effectively suppressed EGFR protein expression, killed multiple TKI-resistant LUAD cells in vitro, and suppressed tumor growth of EGFR-mutant LUAD xenografts with variant TKI-resistant mechanisms including EGFR C797S mutations in vivo. Mechanically, 35d triggers hsp70-mediated lysosomal pathway through transcriptional activation of several components in the pathway, such as HSPA1B, to induce EGFR protein degradation. Interestingly, higher HSPA1B expression in LUAD tumors associated with longer survival of EGFR-mutant TKI-treated patients, suggesting the role of HSPA1B on retarding TKI resistance and providing a rationale for combining 35d with EGFR TKIs. Our data showed that combination of 35d significantly inhibits tumor re-progression on osimertinib and prolongs mice survival. Overall, our results suggest 35d as a promising lead compound to suppress EGFR expression and provide important insights into the development of combination therapies for TKI-resistant LUADs, which could have translational potential for the treatment of this deadly disease.
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- Xuan Hong
- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Chinese Medicinal Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Master Program in Applied Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 115, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, 100, Taiwan; Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Vinh Nguyen P, Hervé-Aubert K, Lajoie L, Misericordia Y, Chourpa I, David S, Allard-Vannier E. WITHDRAWN: In vitro synergistic activity of cisplatin and EGFR-targeted nanomedicine of anti-Bcl-xL siRNA in a non-small lung cancer cell line model. Int J Pharm 2023; 632:122335. [PMID: 36283640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This article was withdrawn from International Journal of Pharmaceutics in order to be published in International Journal of Pharmaceutics: X. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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- Phuoc Vinh Nguyen
- EA6295 Nanomédicaments et Nanosondes, Université de Tours, Tours, France; School of Medicine, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- EA6295 Nanomédicaments et Nanosondes, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- ISP UMR1282, INRAE, équipe BioMAP, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- EA6295 Nanomédicaments et Nanosondes, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- EA6295 Nanomédicaments et Nanosondes, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- EA6295 Nanomédicaments et Nanosondes, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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Brouns AJ, Hendriks LE, Robbesom-van den Berge IJ, Driessen AJ, Roemen GM, van Herpen BL, Dekkers Z, Heitzer B, Leunissen DJ, Moonen L, Lunde R, Westenend M, van Driel M, Speel EJM, Dingemans AMC. Association of RANKL and EGFR gene expression with bone metastases in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1145001. [PMID: 37213294 PMCID: PMC10196450 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1145001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Bone metastases are frequent in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The receptor activator of Nuclear Factor κB (RANK)/RANK ligand (RANKL)/osteoprotegerin (OPG) pathway is important in bone metastases development. Furthermore, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling promotes osteoclast formation and stimulation. The understanding of the biological mechanism of bone metastases development might have implications for treatment strategies. Therefore, we studied whether there is an association between EGFR, RANKL, RANK and OPG gene expression in the tumor and presence of bone metastases in patients with NSCLC. Methods From an updated multicenter study, including patients with EGFR mutated (EGFR+), Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS+) and EGFR/KRAS wildtype metastatic NSCLC, all patients with available formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor samples were selected. Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) was isolated from these samples and gene expressions of EGFR, RANKL, OPG and RANKL were determined via quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR). Data on demographics, histology and molecular subtyping, sample origin, presence of bone metastasis, SREs and bone progression were collected. Primary endpoint was relation between EGFR, RANK, RANKL, OPG gene expression, RANKL: OPG ratio and bone metastases. Results In 73/335 (32% EGFR+, 49% KRAS+, 19% EGFR/KRAS wildtype) samples from unique patients, gene expression analysis could be performed. Of these 73 patients, 46 (63%) had bone metastases at diagnosis or developed bone metastases during the disease course. No association was found between EGFR expression and presence of bone metastases. Patients with bone metastases had a significantly higher RANKL expression and RANKL: OPG ratio compared to those without. An increased RANKL: OPG ratio resulted in a 1.65x increased risk to develop bone metastases, especially in the first 450 days after diagnosis of metastatic NSCLC. Conclusion Increased RANKL gene expression and RANKL: OPG ratio, but not EGFR expression, was associated with presence of bone metastases. Additionally, an increased RANKL: OPG gene ratio was associated with a higher incidence of bone metastases development.
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- Anita J.W.M. Brouns
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zuyderland, Geleen, Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Laurentius Hospital, Roermond, Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Viecuri Medical Center, Venlo, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Anne-Marie C. Dingemans,
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Nguyen PV, Hervé-Aubert K, Lajoie L, Misericordia Y, Chourpa I, David S, Allard-Vannier E. In vitro synergistic activity of cisplatin and EGFR-targeted nanomedicine of anti-Bcl-xL siRNA in a non-small lung cancer cell line model. Int J Pharm X 2022; 4:100139. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2022.100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Qiu L, Xu Y, Xu H, Yu B. The clinicopathological and prognostic value of CXCR4 expression in patients with lung cancer: a meta-analysis. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:681. [PMID: 35729596 PMCID: PMC9210617 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09756-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The C-X-C chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) has been suggested to play an important role in several types of cancers and is related to biological behaviors connected with tumor progression. However, the clinical significance and application of CXCR4 in lung cancer remain disputable. Thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the impact of CXCR4 expression on survival and clinicopathological features in lung cancer. Methods Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science for relevant studies. We pooled hazard ratios (HRs)/odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) by STATA 12.0 to evaluate the potential value of CXCR4 expression. Results Twenty-seven relevant articles involving 2932 patients with lung cancer were included in our meta-analysis. The results revealed that CXCR4 expression was apparently associated with poor overall survival (OS) (HR 1.61, 95% CI 1.42–1.82) and disease-free survival (HR 3.39, 95% CI 2.38–4.83). Furthermore, a significant correlation with poor OS was obvious in non-small cell lung cancer patients (HR 1.59, 95% CI 1.40–1.81) and in patients showing CXCR4 expression in the cytoplasm (HR 2.10, 95% CI 1.55–2.84) and the membrane (HR 1.74, 95% CI 1.24–2.45). CXCR4 expression was significantly associated with men (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.08–1.61), advanced tumor stages (T3-T4) (OR 2.34, 95% CI 1.28–4.28), advanced nodal stages (N > 0) (OR 2.34, 95% CI 1.90–2.90), distant metastasis (OR 3.65, 95% CI 1.53–8.69), advanced TNM stages (TNM stages III, IV) (OR 3.10, 95% CI 1.95–4.93) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression (OR 2.44, 95% CI 1.44–4.12) but was not associated with age, smoking history, histopathology, differentiation, lymphatic vessel invasion or local recurrence. Conclusion High expression of CXCR4 is related to tumor progression and might be an adverse prognostic factor for lung cancer.
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- Liping Qiu
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, 1111 Jiangnan Road, Zhejiang, 315000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, 1111 Jiangnan Road, Zhejiang, 315000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, 1111 Jiangnan Road, Zhejiang, 315000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, 1111 Jiangnan Road, Zhejiang, 315000, China.
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Liu Q, Huang Q, Yu Z, Wu H. Clinical characteristics of non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations and ALK&ROS1 fusions. THE CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2022; 16:216-225. [PMID: 35081265 PMCID: PMC9060101 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the relationship between clinical characteristics and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) fusions, c-ros oncogene 1, receptor tyrosine kinase (ROS1) gene fusions, and epidermic growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients to distinguish these different types. METHODS Both ALK, ROS1 gene rearrangements and EGFR mutations testing were performed. The clinical characteristics and associated pulmonary abnormalities were investigated. RESULTS Four hundred fifty-three NSCLC patients were included for analysis. One hundred seventy (37.5%), 32 (7.1%), and 9 cases (2.0%) with EGFR mutations, ALK gene fusions, and ROS1 gene fusions were identified, respectively. The EGFR-positive and ALK&ROS1-positive were more common in female (χ2 = 61.934, P < 0.001 and χ2 = 28.152, P < 0.001), non-smoking (χ2 = 59.315, P < 0.001 and χ2 = 11.080, P = 0.001), and adenocarcinoma (χ2 = 44.864, P < 0.001 and χ2 = 12.318, P = 0.002) patients; proportion of patients with emphysema was lower (χ2 = 35.494, P < 0.001 and χ2 = 15.770, P < 0.001) than the wild-type patients. The results of logistic regression analysis indicated that female (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.834, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.069-3.144, P = 0.028), non-smoking (adjusted OR 2.504, 95% CI 1.456-4.306, P = 0.001), lung adenocarcinoma (adjusted OR 4.512, 95% CI 2.465-8.260, P < 0.001), stage III-IV (adjusted OR 2.232, 95% CI 1.066-4.676, P = 0.033), and no symptoms of emphysema (adjusted OR 2.139, 95% CI 1.221-3.747, P = 0.008) were independent variables associated with EGFR mutations. Young (adjusted OR 3.947, 95% CI 1.873-8.314, P < 0.001) and lung adenocarcinoma (adjusted OR 2.950, 95% CI 0.998-8.719, P = 0.050) were associated with ALK/ROS1 fusions. CONCLUSIONS EGFR mutations were more likely to occur in non-smoking, stage III-IV, and female patients with lung adenocarcinoma, whereas ALK&ROS1 gene fusions were more likely to occur in young patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Emphysema was less common in patients with EGFR mutations.
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- Qinghua Liu
- Center for Pathological Diagnostics, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital)Meizhou Academy of Medical SciencesMeizhouP. R. China
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Wu Y, Ni H, Yang D, Niu Y, Chen K, Xu J, Wang F, Tang S, Shi Y, Zhang H, Hu J, Xia D, Wu Y. Driver and novel genes correlated with metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer: A comprehensive analysis. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 224:153551. [PMID: 34298439 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Although mutations of genes are crucial events in tumorigenesis and development, the association between gene mutations and lung cancer metastasis is still largely unknown. The goal of this study is to identify driver and novel genes associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) metastasis. Candidate genes were identified using a novel comprehensive analysis, which was based on bioinformatics technology and meta-analysis. Firstly, EGFR, KRAS, ALK, TP53, BRAF and PIK3CA were identified as candidate driver genes. Further meta-analysis identified that EGFR (Pooled OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.19, 1.50; P < .001) and ALK (Pooled OR 1.52, 95% CI 1.22, 1.89; P < .001) mutations were associated with distant metastasis of NSCLC. Besides, ALK (Pooled OR 2.40, 95% CI 1.71, 3.38; P < .001) mutation was associated with lymph node metastasis of NSCLC. In addition, thirteen novel gene mutations were identified to be correlated with NSCLC metastasis, including SMARCA1, GGCX, KIF24, LRRK1, LILRA4, OR2T10, EDNRB, NR1H4, ARID4A, PRKCI, PABPC5, ACAN and TLN1. Furthermore, elevated mRNA expression level of SMARCA1 and EDNRB was associated with poor overall survival in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC), respectively. Additionally, pathway and protein-protein interactions network analyses found the two genes were correlated with epithelial-mesenchymal transition process. In conclusion, mutations of EGFR and ALK were significantly correlated with NSCLC metastasis. In addition, thirteen novel genes were identified to be associated with NSCLC metastasis, especially SMARCA1 in LUAD and EDNRB in LUSC.
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- Yongfeng Wu
- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Department of Toxicology of School of Public Health, and Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Research Unit of Intelligence Classification of Tumor Pathology and Precision Therapy, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Mohan A, Ansari A, Masroor M, Saxena A, Pandey RM, Upadhyay A, Luthra K, Khilnani GC, Jain D, Kumar R, Guleria R. Measurement of Serum EGFR mRNA Expression is a Reliable Predictor of Treatment Response and Survival Outcomes in Non- Small Cell Lung Cancer. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2020; 21:3153-3163. [PMID: 33247670 PMCID: PMC8033130 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.11.3153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background: EGFR over-expression plays a key role in the development and progression of lung cancer. However, its status as a prognostic biomarker for survival outcomes is unclear. Objectives: To evaluate the prognostic utility of serum EGFR mRNA expression in Non-Small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for treatment response and survival. Methods: EGFR mRNA levels were determined in serum using quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Based on ROC curve, a cut off value of 16.0-fold increase was selected to categorize patients into low EGFR (≤ 16.0) and high EGFR (> 16.0) groups. Results: A total of 350 subjects were included (78.3% males), with mean (± SD) age of 57.1 (± 11.2) years, and including 247 (70.6%) adenocarcinoma (ADC). Majority (73.1%) had metastatic (stage IV) disease. Patients had higher pre-treatment serum EGFR mRNA levels than controls [median fold-increase (min, max), 16.2 (1.9, 66.7). Serum EGFR mRNA levels significantly reduced in those who achieved objective response and disease control. Significantly longer OS and PFS was observed in subjects having baseline EGFR mRNA expression ≤ 16.0 fold- increase compared to those with > 16.0 fold- increase [median (95% CI) OS: 25.0 (14.9, NR) versus 7.7 (6.3, 8.9) months; HR (95% CI) 2.9 (2.3, 4.0), p< 0.001; and PFS: 9.9 (7.1, 11.5) versus 6.0 (4.1, 7.5) months; HR (95% CI) 1.8 (1.3, 2.4), p< 0.001]. Conclusion: Serum EGFR mRNA expression is a useful parameter for predicting treatment response and survival outcomes in NSCLC.
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- Anant Mohan
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Huang X, Shao D, Wu H, Zhu C, Guo D, Zhou Y, Chen C, Lin Y, Lu T, Zhao B, Wang C, Sun Q. Genomic Profiling Comparison of Germline BRCA and Non- BRCA Carriers Reveals CCNE1 Amplification as a Risk Factor for Non- BRCA Carriers in Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Front Oncol 2020; 10:583314. [PMID: 33194720 PMCID: PMC7662137 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.583314] [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: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Differences in genomic profiling and immunity-associated parameters between germline BRCA and non-BRCA carriers in TNBC with high tumor burden remain unexplored. This study aimed to compare the differences and explore potential prognostic predictors and therapeutic targets. Methods: The study cohort included 21 consecutive TNBC cases with germline BRCA1/2 mutations and 54 non-BRCA carriers with a tumor size ≥ 2 cm and/or ≥1 affected lymph nodes. Differences in clinicopathological characteristics and genomic profiles were analyzed through next-generation sequencing. Univariate Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression model were applied to survival analysis. Immunohistochemistry was used to confirm the consistency between CCNE1 amplification and cyclin E1 protein overexpression. Results: The cohort included 16 and five patients with germline BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, respectively. Patients with germline BRCA1/2 mutations were diagnosed at a significantly younger age and were more likely to have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Six non-BRCA carriers (11.11%) carried germline mutations in other cancer susceptibility genes, including five mutations in five homologous recombination repair (HRR) pathway genes (9.26%) and one mutation in MSH3 (1.85%). Somatic mutations in HRR pathway genes were found in 22.22 and 14.29% of the non-BRCA and BRCA carriers, respectively. PIK3CA missense mutation (p = 0.046) and CCNE1 amplification (p = 0.2) were found only in the non-BRCA carriers. The median tumor mutation burden (TMB) was 4.1 Muts/Mb, whereas none of the cases had high microsatellite instability (MSI). BRCA status did not affect disease-free survival (DFS, p = 0.15) or overall survival (OS, p = 0.52). CCNE1 amplification was an independent risk factor for DFS in non-BRCA carriers with TNBC (HR 13.07, 95% CI 2.47-69.24, p = 0.003). Consistency between CCNE1 amplification and cyclin E1 protein overexpression was confirmed with an AUC of 0.967 for cyclin E1 signal intensity. Conclusions: We found differences in genetic alterations between germline BRCA and non-BRCA carriers with TNBC and a high tumor burden. TMB and MSI may not be suitable predictors of TNBC for immune checkpoint inhibitors. Notably, CCNE1 amplification is a novel potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for non-BRCA carriers with TNBC. Cyclin E1 may be used instead of CCNE1 to improve clinical applicability.
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- Xin Huang
- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Biobank, Medical Science Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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Chuang SC, Huang CW, Chen YT, Ma CJ, Tsai HL, Chang TK, Su WC, Hsu WH, Kuo CH, Wang JY. Effect of KRAS and NRAS mutations on the prognosis of patients with synchronous metastatic colorectal cancer presenting with liver-only and lung-only metastases. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:2119-2130. [PMID: 32782529 PMCID: PMC7400335 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.11795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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It has been reported that 20–25% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) have metastases at the time of diagnosis. Liver and lung are the most common metastatic sites. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of KRAS and NRAS mutations with clinicopathological features and prognosis of patients with initial liver-metastasis only (LiM-only) or lung-metastasis only (LuM-only) metastatic CRC (mCRC). Overall, 166 patients with CRC with initial LiM-only (n=124) and LuM-only (n=42) were retrospectively analyzed from January 2014 to December 2017. The median follow-up time was 19.2 months (1.0–57.1 months). Patient characteristics at diagnosis were collected. Genomic DNA was isolated from frozen primary CRC tissues for targeting KRAS and NRAS. Patients with LuM-only were significantly older compared with those with LiM-only (65.5 vs. 61.5 years; P=0.05). There was no significant differences between the LiM-only and LuM-only groups in terms of sex, location of the primary tumor, serum carcinoembryonic antigen level, histological grade and RAS mutation status. KRAS mutations were detected in 43 (41.0%) patients with LiM-only and 13 (35.1%) patients with LuM-only. The overall survival time (OS) of LuM-only was more favorable compared with that of patients with LiM-only (44.5 vs. 24.7 months); however, there was no significant difference (P=0.095). The progression-free survival (PFS) and OS in the RAS wild-type group were significantly improved compared with the RAS mutant cohorts (P=0.004 and P=0.031, respectively) in the LiM-only group. In patients with stage IV CRC, those with synchronous LiM-only mCRC had a higher incidence of metastasis but a less favorable PFS and OS compared with patients with LuM-only. RAS mutation status exhibited a significant association with the survival outcome in patients with LiM-only mCRC.
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- Shih-Chang Chuang
- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery; Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pathology; Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery; Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Cohort Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Getz M, Swanson L, Sahoo D, Ghosh P, Rangamani P. A predictive computational model reveals that GIV/girdin serves as a tunable valve for EGFR-stimulated cyclic AMP signals. Mol Biol Cell 2019; 30:1621-1633. [PMID: 31017840 PMCID: PMC6727633 DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e18-10-0630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Cellular levels of the versatile second messenger cyclic (c)AMP are regulated by the antagonistic actions of the canonical G protein → adenylyl cyclase pathway that is initiated by G-protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) and attenuated by phosphodiesterases (PDEs). Dysregulated cAMP signaling drives many diseases; for example, its low levels facilitate numerous sinister properties of cancer cells. Recently, an alternative paradigm for cAMP signaling has emerged in which growth factor–receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs; e.g., EGFR) access and modulate G proteins via a cytosolic guanine-nucleotide exchange modulator (GEM), GIV/girdin; dysregulation of this pathway is frequently encountered in cancers. In this study, we present a network-based compartmental model for the paradigm of GEM-facilitated cross-talk between RTKs and G proteins and how that impacts cellular cAMP. Our model predicts that cross-talk between GIV, Gαs, and Gαi proteins dampens ligand-stimulated cAMP dynamics. This prediction was experimentally verified by measuring cAMP levels in cells under different conditions. We further predict that the direct proportionality of cAMP concentration as a function of receptor number and the inverse proportionality of cAMP concentration as a function of PDE concentration are both altered by GIV levels. Taking these results together, our model reveals that GIV acts as a tunable control valve that regulates cAMP flux after growth factor stimulation. For a given stimulus, when GIV levels are high, cAMP levels are low, and vice versa. In doing so, GIV modulates cAMP via mechanisms distinct from the two most often targeted classes of cAMP modulators, GPCRs and PDEs.
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- Michael Getz
- Chemical Engineering Graduate Program, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.,Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.,Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.,Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.,Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.,Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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Zhang J, Sun J, Zhang Z, Wang A, Liang X, Lu J, Liang Z. Driver mutation profiles and clinicopathological correlation in pulmonary adenocarcinoma with a micropapillary component. Hum Pathol 2019; 85:242-250. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Mohammadzadeh S, Jowkar Z, Mirzai M, Geramizadeh B. Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Gene Mutation Analysis in Adenocarcinoma of Lung, the First Report from Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2018; 14:1-7. [PMID: 31531095 PMCID: PMC6708563 DOI: 10.30699/ijp.14.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation, especially in exons 18 to 21, is an important predictor of the response rate of lung adenocarcinoma to tyrosine kinase inhibitors. There are variable reports from Asian and European countries, as well as North America, about the frequency of the EGFR mutation in lung adenocarcinoma, yet molecular study about this incidence has been published from Iran. In this study, we investigated the frequency of this mutation in our center, which is the largest referral center in the south of country. This report will be the first published article about EGFR mutational analysis from Iran. METHODS During the study period (September 2011 till September 2016) i.e. 5 years, there have been 50 cases of pathologically-confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. These cases underwent mutational analysis for exons 18 to 21 of the EGFR gene by PCR and DNA sequencing. All demographic findings were also extracted from the patients' charts and recorded. RESULTS There were 30 male and 20 female patients, with an average age of 58 years. The overall frequency of EGFR mutation was 28% (14 out of 50). The most common mutation was Del 19 (10 of 14, 71.4%), 3 mutations were found in exon 20 and one mutation was found in exon 21. EGFR mutations were more frequent in women than in men (30% versus 26.7%) and in nonsmokers than in smokers (37.9% versus 14.3%). CONCLUSION Lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR mutation shows strong association with female non-smokers. Our results showed an intermediate frequency of this mutation, which was higher than results from Western countries and lower than most Asian countries.
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- Sahand Mohammadzadeh
- MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Dept. of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MS, Dept. of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MSc, Dept. of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MD, Professor of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University , Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Chen C, Shen D, Li J, Sun Y, Wang J. TTF-1 and EGFR expression are related to EGFR mutation in lung adenocarcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2018; 11:4650-4656. [PMID: 31949865 PMCID: PMC6962979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) is routinely used in the diagnosis of lung carcinoma and the subclassification of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in combination with other markers. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are particularly effective in NSCLC patients harboring active EGFR mutations. EGFR protein is a poor prognostic factor for NSCLC patients. The relationship between TTF-1 expression and EGFR mutation and EGFR expression has not been well documented. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between TTF-1 and EGFR expression and mutation, and the clinical significance in lung adenocarcinoma. We analyzed TTF-1 expression, EGFR expression and mutation in 213 cases of lung adenocarcinoma. TTF-1 and EGFR expression levels were detected by immunohistochemical staining with monoclonal antibodies. EGFR mutations in exon 18, 19, 20 and 21 were assayed by the scorpion amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) method. Forty-eight patients with EGFR mutations in exon 19 or 21 were detected from 91 patients with TTF-1 strong positive expression (3+) (52.74%), and 35 patients were detected with either exon 19 or 21 mutations from 54 patients with both TTF1 and EGFR positive expression (64.81%). Our data indicate that TTF-1 expression was positively related to EGFR mutation (P < 0.001) and EGFR expression (P < 0.001). EGFR expression level was positively related to its mutation (P = 0.003). These results indicate TTF-1 and EGFR positive lung adenocarcinomas frequently harbor EGFR mutations.
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- Changhao Chen
- Department of Surgery, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineNanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Jiangyin Hospital of Southeast University Medical CollegeJiangyin, jiangsu, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Jiangyin Hospital of Southeast University Medical CollegeJiangyin, jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Jiangyin Hospital of Southeast University Medical CollegeJiangyin, jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of MedicineNanjing, China
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Intratumoral heterogeneity of copy number variation in lung cancer harboring L858R via immunohistochemical heterogeneous staining. Lung Cancer 2018; 124:241-247. [PMID: 30268468 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2018.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although intratumoral heterogeneity is commonly observed in several cancers, few studies have shown its presence in EGFR-mutated lung cancer. We performed immunohistochemistry to analyze the intratumoral heterogeneity in EGFR-mutated (L858R) lung cancer and performed targeted sequencing in specific cases. We discuss the effects of intratumoral heterogeneity and acquired resistance to EGFR-TKI. METHODS Twenty resected primary lung cancers known to harbor EGFR L858R were analyzed. IHC was performed using an L858R mutant-specific rabbit monoclonal antibody and the samples were scored by staining intensity (0-3) and proportion. For cases with heterogeneous L858R protein expression, the nucleic acids were extracted from each differently stained lesion, and targeted sequencing was performed. Single nucleotide variations (SNVs) and copy number variations (CNVs) were then analyzed. The cell proliferation and apoptosis were also evaluated by the ki-67 labeling index and TUNEL staining. RESULTS Among 20 cases, 3 showed heterogeneous staining. Genetic analyses for cases with heterogeneous staining revealed an increase in the copy number of EGFR in the IHC-positive part compared to the negative part, and an increase in the copy number of CCNE1 was observed in the IHC-positive part compared to the negative part in one case (case 1). In another case (case 2), an increase in the copy number of EGFR was observed in the IHC-positive part compared to the negative part, and an increase in the copy number of MDM2 was observed in the IHC-positive part compared to the negative part. In three cases, no SNV changes were observed. An increase in the ki-67 labeling index in the L858R-positive part in case 1 and increased apoptosis in the L858R-positive part in case 2 were observed, suggesting the functional significance of CNV changes. CONCLUSION These cases exhibiting L858R IHC intratumoral heterogeneity suggest a heterogeneous effect on the cell activity due to CNV heterogeneity.
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Kang L, Zheng J, Zhu X. [Relationship between EGFR Mutations and Pathological Classification and
Specimen of Lung Adenocarcinoma]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2017. [PMID: 28641695 PMCID: PMC5973361 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2017.06.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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背景与目的 随着基因突变技术及靶向药物治疗如火如荼的开展,对肺腺癌的精准治疗越来越受到关注,目前肺腺癌中研究最多的是表皮生长因子受体(epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR)。对于EGFR突变和病理分型的关系在不同标本中是否一致,目前不甚明了。本研究比较肺腺癌活检标本和手术切除标本中EGFR基因突变与病理分型的关系是否一致,探讨EGFR基因突变与肺腺癌病理分型的关系以及标本类型对EGFR基因检测的影响。 方法 收集肺腺癌手术切除标本(楔形肺切除、肺叶切除标本)163例,肺腺癌活检[粘膜活检、肺穿刺、支气管内超声引导针吸活检术(endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, EBUS-TBNA)标本]173例,按照2015年世界卫生组织(World Health Organization, WHO)肺腺癌分型标准对其主要组织学分型确认(贴壁型、腺泡型、乳头型、微乳头型、实体型),行EGFR基因检测[基因测序法及突变扩增阻滞系统(amplification refractory mutation system, ARMS)]。分别对活检标本和手术切除标本进行统计。 结果 163例的肺腺癌手术切除标本中,102例EGFR基因突变,突变率为62.58%,173例的活检标本中,114例EGFR基因突变,突变率为65.9%。两组标本中EGFR突变率没有统计学差异(P > 0.05)。两组标本中女性的EGFR突变率均明显高于男性(P < 0.05)。手术切除标本中60岁以上患者的EGFR突变率明显低于60岁以下(P < 0.05),而活检标本中EGFR突变与年龄无关(P > 0.05)。在EGFR突变的两组标本中病理分型构成比不同(χ2=8.040, P < 0.05)。手术切除标本肺腺癌中EGFR突变的102例中,腺泡型占54.9%(56例),贴壁型占23.53%(24例),乳头型占17.65%(18例),实体型占3.9%(4例),其中腺泡型所占比例最高,其次是贴壁型和乳头型,实体型则比例最少。19、21外显子单独突变最多,21外显子突变在贴壁型较其他两型高(P < 0.05),19外显子突变在乳头型较贴壁型高(P < 0.05)。腺泡型和乳头型比较,19、21外显子突变无统计学意义。活检标本肺腺癌中EGFR突变的114例中腺泡型占48.25%(55例),贴壁型占26.32%(30例),乳头型占11.4%(13例),微乳头型占4.39%(5例),实体型占9.65%(11例)。腺泡型所占比例最高,其次是贴壁型,乳头状、微乳头状和实体型最少。同样是19、21外显子单独突变最多,但不同病理分型中,19、21外显子突变均无显著差异(P > 0.05)。 结论 肺腺癌中手术切除标本和活检标本EGFR突变率没有差异,且突变与性别有关,均为女性突变率高于男性。手术切除标本中EGFR突变与年龄有关,年龄越大突变率越低,而在活检标本中则与年龄无关。两组标本的病理分型构成比不同。19、21外显子单独突变最多。手术切除标本中EGFR突变类型与主要病理分型有关,21外显子单独突变中贴壁型最多,19外显子单独突变中乳头型最多。EGFR突变活检标本中,19、21外显子单独突变与主要病理分型无明显相关。
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- Lifei Kang
- Department of Pathology, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China;Department of Pathology, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050041, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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Kim Y, Shiba-Ishii A, Nakagawa T, Husni RE, Sakashita S, Takeuchi T, Noguchi M. Ubiquitin-specific protease 8 is a novel prognostic marker in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma. Pathol Int 2017; 67:292-301. [DOI: 10.1111/pin.12546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Yunjung Kim
- Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences; Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences; Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences; Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine; University of Tsukuba; Tsukuba Japan
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EGFR-activating mutations, DNA copy number abundance of ErbB family, and prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma. Oncotarget 2016; 7:9017-25. [PMID: 26824984 PMCID: PMC4891022 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.7029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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In this study, EGFR-activating mutation status and DNA copy number abundances of members of ErbB family were measured in 261 lung adenocarcinomas. The associations between DNA copy number abundances of ErbB family, EGFR-activating mutation status, and prognosis were explored. Results showed that DNA copy number abundances of EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, and ERBB4 had associations with overall survival in lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR-activating mutations. In the stratification analysis, only ERBB2 showed significant discrepancy in patients carrying wild type EGFR and other members of ErbB family in patients carrying EGFR-activating mutation. This indicated that CNAs of ErbB family had effect modifications of EGFR-activating mutation status. Findings of this study demonstrate potential molecular guidance of patient management of lung adenocarcinoma with or without EGFR-activating mutations.
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EGFR Exon 20 Insertion/Duplication Mutations Characterize Fibrous Hamartoma of Infancy. Am J Surg Pathol 2016; 40:1713-1718. [DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Guo K, Wang WP, Jiang T, Wang JZ, Chen Z, Li Y, Zhou YA, Li XF, Lu Q, Zhang LJ. Assessment of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation/copy number and K-ras mutation in esophageal cancer. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:1753-63. [PMID: 27499966 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.06.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The molecular status of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in esophageal cancer has not been well elucidated. The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of EGFR and K-ras mutation, and EGFR gene copy number status as well as its association with clinicopathologic characteristics, and also to identify the prognostic value of EGFR gene copy number in esophageal cancer. METHODS EGFR mutation in exon 19/exon 21 and K-ras mutation in codon 12/codon 13 were detected by real-time PCR method, while EGFR gene copy number status was analyzed by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). EGFR gene amplification and high polysomy were defined as high EGFR gene copy number status (FISH-positive), and all else were defined as low EGFR gene copy number status (FISH-negative). The relationship between EGFR gene copy number status and clinicpathologic characteristics was analyzed. Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazards regression model were employed to evaluate the effects of EGFR gene copy number status on the patients' survival. RESULTS A total of 57 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients and 9 esophageal adenocarcinoma (EADC) patients were enrolled in the study. EGFR mutation was identified in one patient who was diagnosed as ESCC with stage IIIC disease. K-ras mutation was identified in one patient who was diagnosed as EADC. In all, 34 of 66 (51.5%) samples were detected as FISH-positive, which includes 30 ESCC and 4 EADC tumor samples. The correlation analysis showed that FISH-positive was significantly associated with the tumor stage (P=0.019) and lymph node metastasis (P=0.005) in esophageal cancer patients, and FISH-positive was also significantly associated with the tumor stage (P=0.007) and lymph node metastasis (P=0.008) in ESCC patients. Cox regression analysis showed that high EGFR gene copy number was not a significant predictor of a poor outcome for esophageal cancer patients (P=0.251) or for ESCC patients (P=0.092), but esophageal cancer patients or ESCC patients with low EGFR gene copy number may have longer survival than those with high EGFR gene copy number according to the survival curve trends. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that EGFR or K-ras mutation was rare in esophageal cancer, but high EGFR gene copy number is frequent, and correlated with advanced pathologic stage and more number of the metastatic regional lymph nodes, especially in ESCC. In addition, high EGFR gene copy number is likely to have a deleterious effect on prognosis of esophageal cancer patients or ESCC patients, although no statistical significance was reached in the study.
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- Kang Guo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-Sen University, State Key Laboratory in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-Sen University, State Key Laboratory in Southern China, Guangzhou 510060, China
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Hung MS, Lung JH, Lin YC, Fang YH, Hsieh MJ, Tsai YH. The content of mutant EGFR DNA correlates with response to EGFR-TKIs in lung adenocarcinoma patients with common EGFR mutations. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e3991. [PMID: 27368002 PMCID: PMC4937916 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000003991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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This study aimed to elucidate the association of the content of mutant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) with the treatment response to EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) and survival in patients with lung cancer.This retrospective cohort study included 77 lung adenocarcinoma patients with common EGFR mutations from December 2012 to February 2015. The content of mutant EGFR DNA in lung cancer tissues was determined using an Amplification Refractory Mutation System. The association of the amount of mutant EGFR DNA with treatment response, the clinical variables, and the progression-free survival (PFS) after EGFR-TKI therapy were evaluated.Using the amount of mutant EGR DNA above 4.77% as the cut-off value, the sensitivity to predict EGFR-TKI responder is 82.0% and the specificity is 75.0% (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.734, P = 0.003). The high content of mutant EGFR DNA is an independent factor associated with the response to EGFR-TKIs (odds ratio: 13.07, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.23-52.11, P = 0.0003). A significantly longer PFS was observed in the group with the high content of mutant EGFR DNA (26.3 months, 95% CI: 12.2-26.3) compared with the low content of mutant EGFR DNA groups (12.3 months, 95% CI: 5.7-14.8, P = 0.0155). A better predictive value of the content of mutant EGFR DNA was noted in patients with exon 19 deletions (AUC: 0.892, P < 0.0001) than exon 21 L858R mutations (AUC: 0.675, P = 0.0856).Our results show that the content of mutant EGFR DNA is associated with the clinical response to EGFR-TKIs, especially in patients with exon 19 deletions mutation.
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- Ming-Szu Hung
- Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
- Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Campus, Chiayi
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- Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
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- Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
- Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Campus, Chiayi
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- Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
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- Division of Pulmonary Infection and Critical Care, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
- Department of Respiratory Care, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Puzi City
- Department of Respiratory Care, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC
- Correspondence: Ying-Huang Tsai, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, No. 6, W. Sec., Jiapu Road, Puzi City, Chiayi County 61363, Taiwan (ROC) (e-mail: )
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Screening for major driver oncogene alterations in adenosquamous lung carcinoma using PCR coupled with next-generation and Sanger sequencing methods. Sci Rep 2016; 6:22297. [PMID: 26923333 PMCID: PMC4770439 DOI: 10.1038/srep22297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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We investigated the frequency of major driver oncogenes in lung adenosquamous cell carcinoma (ASC) cases. Frequency of EGFR, K-Ras, B-Raf, PIK3CA, DDR2, ALK, and PDGFRA gene mutations was examined in 56 patients using next-generation sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, and Sanger sequencing. Macrodissection or microdissection was performed in 37 cases to separate the adenomatous and squamous components of ASC. The overall mutation rate was 64.29%, including 55.36%, 7.14%, and 1.79% for EGFR, K-Ras, and B-Raf mutations, respectively. PIK3CA mutation was detected in three cases; all involved coexisting EGFR mutations. Of the 37 cases, 34 were convergent in two components, while three showed EGFR mutations in the glandular components and three showed PIK3CA mutations in the squamous components. With respect to EGFR mutations, the number of young female patients, nonsmokers, and those with positive pleural invasion was higher in the mutation-positive group than that in the mutation-negative. K-Ras mutation was significantly associated with smoking. Overall survival in the different EGFR mutation groups differed significantly. The frequency and clinicopathological characteristics of EGFR- and K-Ras-mutated adenosquamous lung carcinoma were similar to that noted in Asian adenocarcinomas patients. The high convergence mutation rate in both adenomatous and squamous components suggests monoclonality in ASC.
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Liu M, Zhou K, Huang Y, Cao Y. The candidate oncogene (MCRS1) promotes the growth of human lung cancer cells via the miR-155-Rb1 pathway. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2015; 34:121. [PMID: 26467212 PMCID: PMC4606992 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-015-0235-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Microspherule protein 1 (MCRS1) is a candidate oncogene and participates in various cellular processes, including growth, migration, senescence and transformation. MCRS1 is overexpressed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and promotes the growth of cancer cells. However, the mechanisms driving these processes are not fully understood. Methods Retrovirus-mediated RNA interference was employed to knockdown MCRS1 expression in cell lines. Cell proliferation assays and animal experiments were respectively performed to evaluate the growth of NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo. Microarray analysis was carried out for mRNA profiling. Luciferase reporter assay and microRNA (miRNA) transfection were used to investigate the interaction between miRNA and gene. Results Stably knocking down MCRS1 expression inhibited the proliferation of NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo. By comparing the mRNA expression profiles of NSCLC cells with or without MCRS1 silencing, we found that MCRS1 regulated expressions of various genes related to cell proliferation, including Rb1, TP53, cell cycle-related genes, MYC, E2F2, PCNA, and Ki67. However, MCRS1 did not directly bind to these differentially expressed genes. Here, we confirmed that Rb1, an important tumor suppression gene (TSG), is a direct target of miR-155 which is directly up-regulated by MCRS1. Furthermore, the level of Rb1 expression in NSCLC tissues was inversely correlated with those of miR-155 and MCRS1, and MCRS1 regulated expression of Rb1 via miR-155. Additionally, we found that the DNA copy number of the MCRS1 gene played a role in MCRS1 overexpression in NSCLCs. Conclusion MCRS1 overexpression induced NSCLC proliferation through the miR-155–Rb1 pathway and DNA copy-number amplification is one of the mechanisms underlying MCRS1 overexpression in NSCLC. Moreover, we put forward the hypothesis that there are regulatory relationships between oncogenes and TSGs apart from the functional synergy of both; the oncogene-miRNA-TSG networks are one of mechanisms among the regulatory relationships; the regulatory relationships and the networks might play active roles in the development and progression of cancer. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13046-015-0235-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Minxia Liu
- Laboratory of Molecular and Experimental Pathology, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China. .,Kunming College of Life Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China.
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Experimental Pathology, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China. .,Kunming College of Life Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (Yunnan Tumor Hospital), Kunming, China.
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Experimental Pathology, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China.
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Significance of EGFR signaling pathway genetic alterations in radically resected non-small cell lung cancers from a Polish cohort. One institutional study. Adv Med Sci 2015; 60:277-86. [PMID: 26118982 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2015.05.004] [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] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Revised: 05/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE We evaluated the distribution and clinical impact of EGFR, KRAS and HER2 copy number gains and EGFR, KRAS and BRAF activating mutations in resected non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) from 151 Polish patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Quantitative PCR and DNA sequencing were used for copy number evaluation and mutational analysis, respectively. RESULTS An increased EGFR CN was found in 21.2% of the tumors, more commonly of the non-squamous histology (P=0.029), larger in size (P=0.004) and those obtained from women (P=0.040). HER2 copy gain was observed in 21.8% of the patients, more frequently with lymph node metastases (P=0.048) and stage IIIA disease (P=0.061). KRAS gain was found in 29.3% of the tumors, and was not associated with patients' clinicopathological features. No BRAF mutations were found. EGFR and KRAS mutation frequency and associations with clinicopathological characteristics did not differ significantly from those previously described for the NSCLC patients of Caucasian ethnicity. Strong associations existed between most of the analyzed alterations. In the multivariate model, EGFR mutations constituted an independent prognostic factor of the disease recurrence in adenocarcinoma patients (HR 7.20; 95%CI 1.31-39.48; P=0.023), while an increased EGFR copy number tended to indicate a shorter overall survival (HR 4.85; 95%CI 0.92-25.58; P=0.062). CONCLUSIONS EGFR pathway genes alterations are frequent in NSCLCs from Polish patients and have a prognostic potential for patients' clinical outcome after a curative tumor resection. Gene CN evaluation by quantitative PCR provides comparable results and enables assay standardization, yet the optimal scoring system needs to be developed.
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Flot-2 Expression Correlates with EGFR Levels and Poor Prognosis in Surgically Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0132190. [PMID: 26161893 PMCID: PMC4498790 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0132190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We previously reported that expression of Flotillin 2 (Flot-2), a protein isolated from caveolae/lipid raft domains, increased significantly in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) compared with normal tissues. Signal transduction through epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) and Flot-2 play an important role in cancer development, but their precise role in lung cancer has not been investigated. In this study, we have investigated the correlation between the expression of Flot-2 and EGFR, which increase significantly in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (n=352) compared with non-cancer tissues. Additionally, patients with advanced stages of NSCLC had higher positive expression of Flot-2 and EGFR than patients with early stages. NSCLC patients with increased expression of Flot-2 and EGFR had significantly less overall survival rates than patients with less expression of Flot-2 and EGFR. Taken together, our data suggest that increased expression of Flot-2 and EGFR in NSCLC patients is inversely proportional to the disease prognosis and that increased expression of Flot-2 associated with increased EGFR may serve as a biomarker to predict poor disease prognosis.
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Shan L, Wang Z, Guo L, Sun H, Qiu T, Ling Y, Li W, Li L, Liu X, Zheng B, Lu N, Ying J. Concurrence of EGFR amplification and sensitizing mutations indicate a better survival benefit from EGFR-TKI therapy in lung adenocarcinoma patients. Lung Cancer 2015; 89:337-42. [PMID: 26141217 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2015.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2015] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Tumor heterogeneity, which causes different EGFR mutation abundance, is believed to be responsible for varied progression-free survival (PFS) in lung adenocarcinoma (ADC) patients receiving EGFR-TKI treatment. Frequent EGFR amplification and its common affection in EGFR mutant allele promote the hypothesis that EGFR mutant abundance might be determined by EGFR copy number variation and therefore examination of EGFR amplification status in EGFR mutant patients could predict the efficacy of EGFR-TKI treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, 86 lung ADC patients, who harbored EGFR activating mutations and received EGFR-TKI treatment, were examined for EGFR amplification and expression by Dual-color Silver in situ Hybridization (DISH) and immunohistochemistry analysis, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Forty-one of 86 (47.7%) samples with EGFR activating mutations were identified with EGFR amplification. Patients with EGFR gene amplification had a significantly longer PFS than those without (16.3 vs. 9.1 months, p=0.004). The EGFR expression was then examined by immunohistochemistry analysis. Thirty-nine of 86 (45%) tumors had EGFR overexpression, which was significantly correlated with EGFR amplification (p=0.000). However, patients with EGFR overexpression exhibited no difference in PFS (14.1 vs. 13.3 months, p=0.797). In conclusion, EGFR amplification occurs frequently in lung ADC patients harboring EGFR activating mutations, and could serve as an indicator for better response from EGFR-TKI treatment.
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- Ling Shan
- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Departments of Pathology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Clinicopathological analysis of PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression in pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma: Comparison with tumor-infiltrating T cells and the status of oncogenic drivers. Lung Cancer 2015; 88:24-33. [PMID: 25662388 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2015.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Revised: 01/09/2015] [Accepted: 01/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE Programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death-ligand-1 (PD-L1) pathway-targeted immunotherapy has beneficial therapeutic effects in pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) patients. However, the expression patterns of PD-1 and PD-1 ligands (PD-Ls) in pulmonary SqCC remain unclear. Moreover, the association between the PD-1/PD-Ls pathway and the status of oncogenic drivers in pulmonary SqCC is unknown. METHODS PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression in tumor cells and the numbers of PD-1(+) and CD8(+) tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) were examined in 331 resected SqCC tumors along with matched lymph node metastases from 77 cases using immunohistochemistry. EGFR and FGFR1 and MET expression and genetic status were also examined. RESULTS PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression was detected in 26.9% and 23.9% of the pulmonary SqCC samples, respectively. PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression was maintained or increased in the metastatic lymph node tumors in 81.1% and 93.5% of the 77 cases, respectively. The numbers of PD-1(+) and CD8(+) TILs were significantly positively correlated (P<0.001). Cases displaying high PD-L1 expression exhibited consistently high CD8(+) T cell infiltration (P<0.001), even in subgroup analyses according to age, smoking status, tumor size, lymph node metastasis, stage, and the EGFR, MET and FGFR1 status. Moreover, MET expression in the tumors was significantly correlated with high PD-L2 expression and increased PD-1(+) TILs (P=0.001 for both). Increased numbers of CD8(+) or PD-1(+) TILs were significantly associated with prolonged disease-free survival of these patients, whereas PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression had no significant prognostic implications. CONCLUSION PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression in pulmonary SqCC is associated with an increased number of CD8(+) TILs and increased MET expression, which might provide therapeutic insight into targeting the PD-1/PD-Ls pathway in pulmonary SqCC.
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Relationship between EGFR expression, EGFR mutation status, and the efficacy of chemotherapy plus cetuximab in FLEX study patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2015; 9:717-24. [PMID: 24662454 DOI: 10.1097/jto.0000000000000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The phase III FLEX study (NCT00148798) in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer indicated that the survival benefit associated with the addition of cetuximab to cisplatin and vinorelbine was limited to patients whose tumors expressed high levels of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (immunohistochemistry score of ≥200; scale 0-300). We assessed whether the treatment effect was also modulated in FLEX study patients by tumor EGFR mutation status. METHODS A tumor mutation screen of EGFR exons 18 to 21 included 971 of 1125 (86%) FLEX study patients. Treatment outcome in low and high EGFR expression groups was analyzed across efficacy endpoints according to tumor EGFR mutation status. RESULTS Mutations in EGFR exons 18 to 21 were detected in 133 of 971 tumors (14%), 970 of which were also evaluable for EGFR expression level. The most common mutations were exon 19 deletions and L858R (124 of 133 patients; 93%). In the high EGFR expression group (immunohistochemistry score of ≥200), a survival benefit for the addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy was demonstrated in patients with EGFR wild-type (including T790M mutant) tumors. Although patient numbers were small, those in the high EGFR expression group whose tumors carried EGFR mutations may also have derived a survival benefit from the addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy. Response data suggested a cetuximab benefit in the high EGFR expression group regardless of EGFR mutation status. CONCLUSIONS The survival benefit associated with the addition of cetuximab to first-line chemotherapy for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer expressing high levels of EGFR is not limited by EGFR mutation status.
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Chmielecki J, Ross JS, Wang K, Frampton GM, Palmer GA, Ali SM, Palma N, Morosini D, Miller VA, Yelensky R, Lipson D, Stephens PJ. Oncogenic alterations in ERBB2/HER2 represent potential therapeutic targets across tumors from diverse anatomic sites of origin. Oncologist 2014; 20:7-12. [PMID: 25480824 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Targeted ERBB2/HER2 inhibitors are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of breast, gastric, and esophageal cancers that overexpress or amplify HER2/ERBB2, as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), respectively. Activating mutations in ERBB2 have also been reported and are predicted to confer sensitivity to these targeted agents. Testing for these mutations is not performed routinely, and FISH and IHC are not applied outside of these approved indications. MATERIALS AND METHODS We explored the spectrum of activating ERBB2 alterations across a collection of ∼ 7,300 solid tumor specimens that underwent comprehensive genomic profiling using next-generation sequencing. Results were analyzed for base substitutions, insertions and deletions, select rearrangements, and copy number changes. RESULTS Known oncogenic ERBB2 alterations were identified in tumors derived from 27 tissues, and ERBB2 amplification in breast, gastric, and gastroesophageal cancers accounted for only 30% of these alterations. Activating mutations in ERBB2 were identified in 131 samples (32.5%); amplification was observed in 246 samples (61%). Two samples (0.5%) harbored an ERBB2 rearrangement. Ten samples (2.5%) harbored multiple ERBB2 mutations, yet mutations and amplifications were mutually exclusive in 91% of mutated cases. CONCLUSION Standard slide-based tests for overexpression or amplification of ERBB2 would fail to detect the majority of activating mutations that occur overwhelmingly in the absence of copy number changes. Compared with current clinical standards, comprehensive genomic profiling of a more diverse set of tumor types may identify ∼ 3.5 times the number of patients who may benefit from ERBB2-targeted therapy.
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- Juliann Chmielecki
- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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Chmielecki J, Ross JS, Wang K, Frampton GM, Palmer GA, Ali SM, Palma N, Morosini D, Miller VA, Yelensky R, Lipson D, Stephens PJ. Oncogenic alterations in ERBB2/HER2 represent potential therapeutic targets across tumors from diverse anatomic sites of origin. Oncologist 2014. [PMID: 25480824 DOI: 10.1634./theoncologist.2014-0234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Targeted ERBB2/HER2 inhibitors are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of breast, gastric, and esophageal cancers that overexpress or amplify HER2/ERBB2, as measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), respectively. Activating mutations in ERBB2 have also been reported and are predicted to confer sensitivity to these targeted agents. Testing for these mutations is not performed routinely, and FISH and IHC are not applied outside of these approved indications. MATERIALS AND METHODS We explored the spectrum of activating ERBB2 alterations across a collection of ∼ 7,300 solid tumor specimens that underwent comprehensive genomic profiling using next-generation sequencing. Results were analyzed for base substitutions, insertions and deletions, select rearrangements, and copy number changes. RESULTS Known oncogenic ERBB2 alterations were identified in tumors derived from 27 tissues, and ERBB2 amplification in breast, gastric, and gastroesophageal cancers accounted for only 30% of these alterations. Activating mutations in ERBB2 were identified in 131 samples (32.5%); amplification was observed in 246 samples (61%). Two samples (0.5%) harbored an ERBB2 rearrangement. Ten samples (2.5%) harbored multiple ERBB2 mutations, yet mutations and amplifications were mutually exclusive in 91% of mutated cases. CONCLUSION Standard slide-based tests for overexpression or amplification of ERBB2 would fail to detect the majority of activating mutations that occur overwhelmingly in the absence of copy number changes. Compared with current clinical standards, comprehensive genomic profiling of a more diverse set of tumor types may identify ∼ 3.5 times the number of patients who may benefit from ERBB2-targeted therapy.
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- Juliann Chmielecki
- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Foundation Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pathology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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Liam CK, Leow HR, How SH, Pang YK, Chua KT, Lim BK, Lai NL, Kuan YC, Pailoor J, Rajadurai P. Epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in non- small cell lung cancers in a multiethnic malaysian patient population. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 15:321-6. [PMID: 24528049 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.1.321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in non- small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are predictive of response to EGFR-targeted therapy in advanced stages of disease. This study aimed to determine the frequency of EGFR mutations in NSCLCs and to correlate their presence with clinical characteristics in multiethnic Malaysian patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study, EGFR mutations in exons 18, 19, 20 and 21 in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded biopsy specimens of consecutive NSCLC patients were asessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS EGFR mutations were detected in NSCLCs from 55 (36.4%) of a total of 151 patients, being significantly more common in females (62.5%) than in males (17.2%) [odds ratio (OR), 8.00; 95% confidence interval (CI), 3.77-16.98; p<0.001] and in never smokers (62.5%) than in ever smokers (12.7%) (OR, 11.50; 95%CI, 5.08-26.03; p<0.001). Mutations were more common in adenocarcinoma (39.4%) compared to non-adenocarcinoma NSCLCs (15.8%) (p=0.072). The mutation rates in patients of different ethnicities were not significantly different (p=0.08). Never smoking status was the only clinical feature that independently predicted the presence of EGFR mutations (adjusted OR, 5.94; 95%CI, 1.94- 18.17; p=0.002). CONCLUSIONS In Malaysian patients with NSCLC, the EGFR mutation rate was similar to that in other Asian populations. EGFR mutations were significantly more common in female patients and in never smokers. Never smoking status was the only independent predictor for the presence of EGFR mutations.
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- Chong-Kin Liam
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia E-mail :
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Kuo YC, Hung C, Gullapalli RP, Xu S, Zhuo J, Raghavan SR, D'Souza WD. Liposomal nanoprobes that combine anti-EGFR antibodies and MRI contrast agents: synthesis and in vitro characterization. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra05579a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Yi S, Zhuang Y, Zhou J, Ma H, Huang J, Wang L, Zhu W, Kang S, Guo L, Guo F. A comparison of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation testing methods in different tissue types in non-small cell lung cancer. Int J Mol Med 2014; 34:464-74. [PMID: 24891042 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2014.1789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The detection of somatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations is valuable when an appropriate therapy, either EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy or chemotherapy, for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) needs to be selected. Although it is well‑understood that EGFR mutation detection is significant for the decision‑making regarding treatment, no consensus on the methodology that should be the most preferebale for detecting mutations in clinical practice has been reached. The presence of false positives due to the technique carried out for mutation analysis affects the accurate estimation of response EGFR-TKI therapy. Furthermore, false negatives directly exclude the potential application of an EGFR-TKI. In the present study, we present the results of detecting EGFR mutations in individual sample types using three different low- or high-sensitivity techniques. We suggest that the choice of the method used should be made based on the type of the sample. Our results revealed that EGFR mutations were less frequently detected in bronchoscopic biopsies, regardless of the method used. However, the amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) was optimal owing to the small amount of DNA prepared for biopsy. The cytology sample was a valuable alternative to traditional samples, given that a sensitive method for detecting mutations was used. For surgical resections, the testing method may be selected based on the expertise of each laboratory, but direct sequencing is highly recommended. We also suggest that two methods should be used sequentially (the screening and targeted methods) in clinical practice due to the presence of non-neglected discordance between any method from its own benefits and drawbacks.
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- Suqin Yi
- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Special Requirements Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P.R. China
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Zhang Y, Yang H, Yang X, Deng Q, Zhao M, Xu X, He J. Erlotinib with pemetrexed/cisplatin for patients with EGFR wild-type lung adenocarcinoma with brain metastases. Mol Clin Oncol 2014; 2:449-453. [PMID: 24772316 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2014.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Erlotinib and pemetrexed have been approved for the second-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Recent reports indicated that erlotinib and pemetrexed exerted synergistic effects against lung adenocarcinoma. The available treatment options for lung cancer with brain metastases (BM) are currently limited. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of the combined administration of erlotinib and pemetrexed in 9 patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) wild-type lung adenocarcinoma with BM. Pemetrexed (500 mg/m2) and cisplatin (20 mg/m2) were administered on day 1 and days 1-3, respectively. Erlotinib (150 mg) was administered daily on days 4-20. The 9 patients harbored EGFR wild-type mutation in the primary tumor tissues. With regard to the BM, no patients achieved complete remission, 7 patients exhibited a partial response (PR), 1 had stable disease (SD) and 1 had progressive disease (PD). As regards the extracranial tumors, 3 patients exhibited a PR, 2 had SD, 3 had PD and 1 was not applicable. The performance status and the symptoms improved in 3 patients following treatment. The median progression-free survival for intracranial and extracranial disease control was 179 and 146.5 days, respectively. The median overall survival was 197.4 days. Therefore, erlotinib combined with pemetrexed/cisplatin, was found to be effective in the treatment of patients with EGFR wild-type lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Yalei Zhang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China ; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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Lindeman NI, Cagle PT, Beasley MB, Chitale DA, Dacic S, Giaccone G, Jenkins RB, Kwiatkowski DJ, Saldivar JS, Squire J, Thunnissen E, Ladanyi M, College of American Pathologists International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and Association for Molecular Pathology. Molecular testing guideline for selection of lung cancer patients for EGFR and ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors: guideline from the College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. J Mol Diagn 2013; 15:415-53. [PMID: 23562183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2013.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 343] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 02/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To establish evidence-based recommendations for the molecular analysis of lung cancers that are required to guide EGFR- and ALK-directed therapies, addressing which patients and samples should be tested, and when and how testing should be performed. PARTICIPANTS Three cochairs without conflicts of interest were selected, one from each of the 3 sponsoring professional societies: College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. Writing and advisory panels were constituted from additional experts from these societies. EVIDENCE Three unbiased literature searches of electronic databases were performed to capture published articles from January 2004 through February 2012, yielding 1533 articles whose abstracts were screened to identify 521 pertinent articles that were then reviewed in detail for their relevance to the recommendations. EVIDENCE was formally graded for each recommendation. CONSENSUS PROCESS Initial recommendations were formulated by the cochairs and panel members at a public meeting. Each guideline section was assigned to at least 2 panelists. Drafts were circulated to the writing panel (version 1), advisory panel (version 2), and the public (version 3) before submission (version 4). CONCLUSIONS The 37 guideline items address 14 subjects, including 15 recommendations (evidence grade A/B). The major recommendations are to use testing for EGFR mutations and ALK fusions to guide patient selection for therapy with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor, respectively, in all patients with advanced-stage adenocarcinoma, regardless of sex, race, smoking history, or other clinical risk factors, and to prioritize EGFR and ALK testing over other molecular predictive tests. As scientific discoveries and clinical practice outpace the completion of randomized clinical trials, evidence-based guidelines developed by expert practitioners are vital for communicating emerging clinical standards. Already, new treatments targeting genetic alterations in other, less common driver oncogenes are being evaluated in lung cancer, and testing for these may be addressed in future versions of these guidelines.
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- Neal I Lindeman
- Department of Pathology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115-6110, USA.
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Lindeman NI, Cagle PT, Beasley MB, Chitale DA, Dacic S, Giaccone G, Jenkins RB, Kwiatkowski DJ, Saldivar JS, Squire J, Thunnissen E, Ladanyi M. Molecular testing guideline for selection of lung cancer patients for EGFR and ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors: guideline from the College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. J Thorac Oncol 2013; 8:823-59. [PMID: 23552377 PMCID: PMC4159960 DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e318290868f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 606] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish evidence-based recommendations for the molecular analysis of lung cancers that are that are required to guide EGFR- and ALK-directed therapies, addressing which patients and samples should be tested, and when and how testing should be performed. PARTICIPANTS Three cochairs without conflicts of interest were selected, one from each of the 3 sponsoring professional societies: College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. Writing and advisory panels were constituted from additional experts from these societies. EVIDENCE Three unbiased literature searches of electronic databases were performed to capture articles published published from January 2004 through February 2012, yielding 1533 articles whose abstracts were screened to identify 521 pertinent articles that were then reviewed in detail for their relevance to the recommendations. Evidence was formally graded for each recommendation. CONSENSUS PROCESS Initial recommendations were formulated by the cochairs and panel members at a public meeting. Each guideline section was assigned to at least 2 panelists. Drafts were circulated to the writing panel (version 1), advisory panel (version 2), and the public (version 3) before submission (version 4). CONCLUSIONS The 37 guideline items address 14 subjects, including 15 recommendations (evidence grade A/B). The major recommendations are to use testing for EGFR mutations and ALK fusions to guide patient selection for therapy with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor, respectively, in all patients with advanced-stage adenocarcinoma, regardless of sex, race, smoking history, or other clinical risk factors, and to prioritize EGFR and ALK testing over other molecular predictive tests. As scientific discoveries and clinical practice outpace the completion of randomized clinical trials, evidence-based guidelines developed by expert practitioners are vital for communicating emerging clinical standards. Already, new treatments targeting genetic alterations in other, less common driver oncogenes are being evaluated in lung cancer, and testing for these may be addressed in future versions of these guidelines.
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- Neal I Lindeman
- Department of Pathology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-6110, USA.
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Lindeman NI, Cagle PT, Beasley MB, Chitale DA, Dacic S, Giaccone G, Jenkins RB, Kwiatkowski DJ, Saldivar JS, Squire J, Thunnissen E, Ladanyi M. Molecular testing guideline for selection of lung cancer patients for EGFR and ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors: guideline from the College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2013; 137:828-60. [PMID: 23551194 PMCID: PMC4162344 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2012-0720-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 331] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish evidence-based recommendations for the molecular analysis of lung cancers that are required to guide EGFR- and ALK-directed therapies, addressing which patients and samples should be tested, and when and how testing should be performed. PARTICIPANTS Three cochairs without conflicts of interest were selected, one from each of the 3 sponsoring professional societies: College of American Pathologists, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and Association for Molecular Pathology. Writing and advisory panels were constituted from additional experts from these societies. EVIDENCE Three unbiased literature searches of electronic databases were performed to capture articles published from January 2004 through February 2012, yielding 1533 articles whose abstracts were screened to identify 521 pertinent articles that were then reviewed in detail for their relevance to the recommendations. Evidence was formally graded for each recommendation. CONSENSUS PROCESS Initial recommendations were formulated by the cochairs and panel members at a public meeting. Each guideline section was assigned to at least 2 panelists. Drafts were circulated to the writing panel (version 1), advisory panel (version 2), and the public (version 3) before submission (version 4). CONCLUSIONS The 37 guideline items address 14 subjects, including 15 recommendations (evidence grade A/B). The major recommendations are to use testing for EGFR mutations and ALK fusions to guide patient selection for therapy with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor, respectively, in all patients with advanced-stage adenocarcinoma, regardless of sex, race, smoking history, or other clinical risk factors, and to prioritize EGFR and ALK testing over other molecular predictive tests. As scientific discoveries and clinical practice outpace the completion of randomized clinical trials, evidence-based guidelines developed by expert practitioners are vital for communicating emerging clinical standards. Already, new treatments targeting genetic alterations in other, less common driver oncogenes are being evaluated in lung cancer, and testing for these may be addressed in future versions of these guidelines.
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- Neal I Lindeman
- Department of Pathology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115-6110, USA.
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Al Zobair AA, Al Obeidy BF, Yang L, Yang C, Hui Y, Yu H, Zheng F, Yang G, Xie C, Zhou F, Zhou Y. Concomitant overexpression of EGFR and CXCR4 is associated with worse prognosis in a new molecular subtype of non-small cell lung cancer. Oncol Rep 2013; 29:1524-32. [PMID: 23443279 DOI: 10.3892/or.2013.2254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2012] [Accepted: 12/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Although the relationships between CXCR4 and EGFR expression and survival in non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have been studied independently, dual CXCR4/EGFR tumor status and its relationship with survival has not been previously investigated. In the present study, we examined the relationship between CXCR4 expression, EGFR expression and dual CXCR4/EGFR expression and survival in patients with NSCLC (n=125) using immunohistochemical techniques. Overall survival was estimated using Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards models adjusting for patient age, tumor stage and type of treatments. Patients with CXCR4-positive tumors were significantly associated with distant metastasis and tended to have poorer prognosis compared to patients with CXCR4-negative tumors (HR=2.172, 95% CI=1.229‑3.839). No significant association between EGFR expression and survival was found; however co-expression of CXCR4/EGFR was a significant prognostic factor of worse overall survival (HR=2.741, 95% CI=1.330‑5.741). Furthermore, we showed that EGF enhanced the expression of CXCR4 in NSCLC cells through the PI-3K pathway, and treatment of NSCLC cells with EGFR phosphorylation inhibitor, AG1478, resulted in downregulation of the expression of CXCR4. These results suggest an important interaction between CXCR4 and EGFR intra-cellular pathways that may activate signals of tumor progression and may provide a valid explanation for the poor overall survival rate of patients whose co-expression of CXCR4 and EGFR is detected in tissue sections. Based on EGFR and CXCR4 expression, new molecular subtypes of NSCLC established in the present study can be used for customization of NSCLC treatment. Our results also showed that EGFR and CXCR4 are potential therapeutic targets for NSCLC and that simultaneous inhibition of EGFR and CXCR4 in NSCLC patients with concomitant expression of both CXCR4 and EGFR may be an effective treatment strategy.
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- Alya A Al Zobair
- Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, PR China
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Rüschoff J, Kerr KM, Grote HJ, Middel P, von Heydebreck A, Alves VA, Baldus SE, Büttner R, Carvalho L, Fink L, Jochum W, Lo AWI, López-Ríos F, Marx A, Molina TJ, Olszewski WT, Rieker RJ, Volante M, Thunnissen E, Wrba F, Celik I, Störkel S. Reproducibility of immunohistochemical scoring for epidermal growth factor receptor expression in non-small cell lung cancer: round robin test. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2012; 137:1255-61. [PMID: 23270410 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2012-0605-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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CONTEXT The addition of cetuximab to first-line chemotherapy substantially prolonged survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors expressed high levels of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; immunohistochemistry score of ≥200 on a scale of 0-300). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the interobserver reproducibility of this EGFR immunohistochemistry scoring system, based on both the tumor cell membrane staining intensity (graded 0-3+) and the percentage of cells staining at each intensity. DESIGN In parts 1 (initial feasibility study) and 2 of this 2-part round robin test, sections of different non-small cell lung cancer tissue microarrays were stained in a central reference laboratory. Following reference evaluation, EGFR expression in 30 selected tumor cores was characterized in serial sections by lung cancer pathology specialists. The reproducibility of scoring by different raters was assessed. Analysis of between-rater agreement was based on the allocation of EGFR immunohistochemistry scores into low- (<200) and high- (≥200) EGFR expression groups. RESULTS After discussion with raters of the issues impacting reproducibility identified in part 1 and following adjustment of processes, part 2 of the round robin test showed a high interobserver agreement in EGFR immunohistochemistry scoring, with an overall concordance rate of 90.9% and a mean κ coefficient of 0.812. Specimens with a reference EGFR immunohistochemistry score of lower than 200 and of 200 or higher showed mean concordance rates of 94.7% and 85.6%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS After appropriate training, assessing EGFR expression by this immunohistochemistry-based method allowed a highly reproducible allocation of non-small cell lung cancers into clinically relevant high- or low-EGFR expression groups.
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- Josef Rüschoff
- Department of Pathology, Institute of Pathology Nordhessen, Kassel, Germany.
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Kiyose SI, Nagura K, Tao H, Igarashi H, Yamada H, Goto M, Maeda M, Kurabe N, Suzuki M, Tsuboi M, Kahyo T, Shinmura K, Hattori N, Sugimura H. Detection of kinase amplifications in gastric cancer archives using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Pathol Int 2012; 62:477-84. [PMID: 22691185 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.2012.02832.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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To test the feasibility of using bacterial artificial chromosomes (BAC) containing kinases for pathological diagnosis using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), 10 BAC probes containing a gene amplified in 5% or more of a pilot cohort were selected from a previous survey using arbitrarily selected BAC clones harboring 100 kinases. In this report, we describe the prevalence and association with the clinicopathological profile of these selected 10 BAC probes in 365 gastric cancer tissues. FISH analyses using these 10 BAC probes containing loci encoding EGFR, ERBB2(HER2), EPHB3, PIK3CA, MET, PTK7, ACK1, STK15, SRC, and HCK showed detectable amplifications in paraffin-embedded tissue in 2.83% to 13.6% of the gastric cancer tissues. Considerable numbers of the cases showed the co-amplification of two or more of the probes that were tested. BAC probes located within a genome neighborhood, such as PIK3CA, EPHB3, and ACK1 at 3q26-29 or HCK, SRC, and STK15 at 20q11-13.1, were often co-amplified in the same cases, but non-random co-amplifications of genes at distant genomic loci were also observed. These findings provide basic information regarding the creation of a strategy for personalizing gastric cancer therapy, especially when using multiple kinase inhibitors.
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- Shin-ichiro Kiyose
- Department of Tumor Pathology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan
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García-Inclán C, López F, Pérez-Escuredo J, Cuesta-Albalad MP, Vivanco B, Centeno I, Balbín M, Suárez C, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA. EGFR status and KRAS/BRAF mutations in intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinomas. Cell Oncol (Dordr) 2012; 35:443-50. [PMID: 23055340 DOI: 10.1007/s13402-012-0103-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma (ITAC) is a rare tumour that is etiologically related to professional exposure to wood dust and exhibits a poor prognosis. Treatment alternatives to surgery and radiotherapy are needed and may be found in anti-EGFR agents. EGFR gene copy number gains and KRAS/BRAF mutations have been reported to act as positive and negative predictors, respectively, of therapeutic response to EGFR targeted therapies in colorectal adenocarcinoma, a tumour type claimed to be genetically similar to ITAC. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence and consequence of EGFR alterations and KRAS and BRAF mutations in a large series of ITAC. METHODS EGFR protein expression was studied in 98 paraffin embedded tissue samples, organized in a tissue microarray. Gene copy number analysis was performed by FISH using the same tissue microarray, complemented by microarray CGH and MLPA analysis on DNA extracted from 65 fresh frozen tissues. Mutations in EGFR, KRAS and BRAF were analysed by direct sequencing on 65 fresh frozen tissues. RESULTS EGFR gene copy number gains were observed in 45 %, and protein over-expression in 21 % of the cases. No mutations were found in EGFR or BRAF, while KRAS mutations were present in 12 % of the cases. Neither protein overexpression nor gene copy number gain correlated to histological subtype, tumour stage or clinical follow-up. CONCLUSION In the largest series of ITAC published to date, and using a number of different techniques, EGFR alterations were frequently observed. Although apparently not useful as a prognostic factor, there may be a basis for investigating EGFR targeted therapies in this group of patients, especially because negative response predictors such as KRAS and BRAF mutations are infrequent or absent, respectively.
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- Cristina García-Inclán
- Department of Otolaryngology, IUOPA, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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Serracino HS, Franklin WA, Aisner DL. Molecular Pathology of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Surg Pathol Clin 2012; 5:903-18. [PMID: 26838508 DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2012.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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This review offers an overview of the molecular pathology of lung cancer, with a focus on analyses that are most commonly part of the current clinical testing paradigm. Molecular testing of lung cancer has proved integral to the success of new targeted therapies, and their use is now commonplace in treatment selection. Traditional pathologic evaluation, however, plays a major role in these advances and serves an equally critical role to aid in determining optimal therapy.
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- Hilary S Serracino
- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado Denver, 12631 E. 17th Avenue, Mail Stop B216, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado Denver, 12631 E. 17th Avenue, Mail Stop B216, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado Denver, 12631 E. 17th Avenue, Mail Stop B216, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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Sabattini S, Mancini FR, Marconato L, Bacci B, Rossi F, Vignoli M, Bettini G. EGFR overexpression in canine primary lung cancer: pathogenetic implications and impact on survival. Vet Comp Oncol 2012; 12:237-48. [PMID: 22994149 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Revised: 07/09/2012] [Accepted: 08/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This study reports the main clinicopathological features of primary lung cancer (PLC) in 37 dogs, with special regard to the pathogenetic and prognostic role of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression. For each case the following characteristics were evaluated: tumour-node-metastasis (TNM) stage, tumour histotype, histological grade, mitotic activity and immunohistochemical expression of EGFR. In samples with available normal lung tissue, the amount of background anthracosis was also measured by image analysis. In 27 tumours (73%) a variable number of cells (20-100%) stained positively for EGFR. The proportion of EGFR-positive tumours was significantly higher in cases with background anthracosis, and the amount of anthracosis was correlated with the percentage of positive tumour cells. Additionally, a trend towards shortened survival for the high EGFR group was observed. These findings suggest an involvement of EGFR signalling pathway in canine PLC, a negative prognostic significance of protein overexpression and its potential implication in air pollution carcinogenesis.
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- S Sabattini
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Ozzano Dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy
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Liu L, Shao X, Gao W, Zhang Z, Liu P, Wang R, Huang P, Yin Y, Shu Y. MicroRNA-133b inhibits the growth of non-small-cell lung cancer by targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor. FEBS J 2012; 279:3800-12. [PMID: 22883469 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2012.08741.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2012] [Revised: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 08/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Both the deregulation of microRNAs and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are emerging as important factors in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Here, miR-133b was found to be associated with tumor stage, the extent of regional lymph node involvement, stage, visceral pleura or vessel invasion and EGFR mRNA expression in Chinese patients with NSCLC. Bioinformatic analysis and luciferase reporter assay revealed that miR-133b can interact specifically with the 3'-UTR of EGFR mRNA. Functionally, miR-133b transfection showed regulatory activity in translationally repressing EGFR mRNA. Moreover, miR-133b transfection may modulate apoptosis, invasion and sensitivity to EGFR-TKI through the EGFR signaling pathways, especially in EGFR-addicted NSCLC cells. Taken together, our findings show that miR-133b can inhibit cell growth of NSCLC through targeting EGFR and regulating its downstream signaling pathway. This finding has important implications for the development of targeted therapeutics for a number of EGFR-addicted cancers.
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- Lingxiang Liu
- Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Zhang LJ, Cai L, Li Z, Wang WP, Guo K, Shao JY, Wang JY, Yu H, Rong TH. Relationship between epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutation and copy number in Chinese patients with non-small cell lung cancer. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CANCER 2012; 31:491-9. [PMID: 22572014 PMCID: PMC3777451 DOI: 10.5732/cjc.011.10409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation and copy number are useful predictive markers that guide the selection of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients for EGFR-targeting therapy. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between EGFR gene mutation and copy number and clinicopathologic characteristics of Chinese patients with NSCLC. NSCLC specimens collected from 205 patients between November 2009 and January 2011 were selected to detect EGFR gene mutations with real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and to detect EGFR gene copy number with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). EGFR mutations primarily occurred in females, non-smokers, and patients with adenocarinomas (all P < 0.001). Tissues from 128 (62%) patients were FISH-positive for EGFR, including 37 (18%) with gene amplification and 91 (44%) with high polysomy. EGFR gene mutation was correlated with FISH-positive status (R = 0.340, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that not smoking (OR = 5.910, 95% CI = 2.363–14.779, P < 0.001) and having adenocarcinoma (OR = 0.122, 95% CI = 0.026–0.581, P = 0.008) were favorable factors for EGFR gene mutation. These results show a high frequency of EGFR FISH positivity in NSCLC tissues from Chinese patients and a significant relevance between EGFR gene mutations and FISH-positive status. Among the FISH-positive samples, EGFR gene mutation occurred more frequently in samples with gene amplification compared to those with high polysomy, suggesting that EGFR mutation and gene amplification should be used as clinical decision parameters to predict response to EGFR-targeting therapy.
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- Lan-Jun Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Ren JH, He WS, Yan GL, Jin M, Yang KY, Wu G. EGFR mutations in non-small-cell lung cancer among smokers and non-smokers: a meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2012; 53:78-82. [PMID: 22223435 DOI: 10.1002/em.20680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2011] [Accepted: 07/29/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Mounting evidence has suggested somatic mutations in the EGFR gene are associated with better responsiveness to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Some, but not all, studies have reported that the mutations were more frequently observed in patients without a smoking history. To comprehensively address this issue, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association between cigarette-smoking history and mutation of the EGFR gene in NSCLC. Twenty-six studies, involving 3,688 patients with NSCLC were included in the analysis. The pooled analysis shows that the incidence of EGFR mutations in NSCLC differs according to cigarette-smoking history. The odds ratio (OR) for the EGFR mutation in non-smokers relative to smokers was 4.829 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.598-6.482; P < 0.001). These data may assist clinicians in assessing the likelihood of EGFR mutations in patients with NSCLC when mutational analysis is not feasible.
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- Jing-Hua Ren
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Jakobsen JN, Sørensen JB. Intratumor heterogeneity and chemotherapy-induced changes in EGFR status in non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2011; 69:289-99. [PMID: 22130585 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-011-1791-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2011] [Accepted: 11/16/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Biomarker expression is increasingly being used to customize treatment in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The choice of systemic treatment usually depends on biomarker expression in the initial diagnostic biopsy taken before initiation of first-line treatment. Chemotherapy induces DNA damages in the tumor cells, and thus, biomarker expression in the tumor after systemic treatment might not be identical to biomarker expression in the diagnostic biopsy. NSCLC is highly heterogeneous and biomarker expression may vary in different areas within the same tumor. This review explores the tumor heterogeneity and chemotherapy-induced changes in EGFR biomarker status in NSCLC. METHODS A literature search was performed in August 2011 using pubmed. RESULTS Fifteen trials explored EGFR status in primary tumor and subsequent resected primary tumor, lymph node metastases, or organ metastases. Four papers compared EGFR status in primary tumor or metastases before and after systemic treatment. All trials included relatively few patients and used different chemotherapy regimes, biopsy locations, or time intervals between biopsies. CONCLUSIONS Tumor heterogeneity and probably also previous systemic treatment may be an obstacle for correct interpretation of EGFR status in NSCLC. Heterogeneity regarding EGFR mutations is probably rare and previously reported intra and intertumor heterogeneity may be due to methodological issues. In the current and future clinical scenario with many different options for systemic treatment both as 2nd line and beyond, it is increasingly important to further elucidate the role extent of chemotherapy-induced changes in biomarker expression for proper use of biomarkers in order to customize treatment and thus improve prognosis.
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- Jan Nyrop Jakobsen
- Department of Oncology, Finsencentre, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Aisner DL, Deshpande C, Baloch Z, Watt CD, Litzky LA, Malhotra B, Sepulveda AR, Langer C, Evans T, Van Deerlin VM. Evaluation of EGFR mutation status in cytology specimens: an institutional experience. Diagn Cytopathol 2011; 41:316-23. [PMID: 22102479 DOI: 10.1002/dc.21851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2011] [Revised: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 09/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status has been shown to predict response to anti-EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In patients with advanced-stage NSCLC, evaluation of mutational status is increasingly requested on biopsy or fine-needle aspiration specimens, which often have limited material. There are limited data on the suitability of cytology cell blocks (CB) for EGFR mutation testing. In this study, we report our institutional experience with cytology cell block material for EGFR mutation testing. We retrospectively reviewed EGFR mutation analyses performed on 234 surgical (SP) and cytology (CB) from October 2007 to May 2010. One hundred ninety-two SP specimens and 42 CB specimens were evaluated for EGFR mutation. CB specimens were evaluated for overall specimen size based on aggregate cellularity in comparison to small biopsy specimens, and percent tumor. Of the 192 SP and 42 CB specimens, 31 (16.1%) and 11 (26.2%) were positive for EGFR mutation, respectively; there does not appear to be an association between mutation detection rate and the source of the specimen (P = 0.124). Limited DNA was obtained from 70.0% (29/42), including 81.8% (9/11) of those which were mutation positive. Additionally, 45.4% (5/11) of mutation positive specimens had extremely low DNA yields. Although 16.6% (7/42) of CB specimens had <10% tumor, all 11 mutation positive CB cases had >10% tumor. These data indicate that CB specimens provide an alternative source for molecular evaluation of NSCLC, and that tumor percentage may be more important than specimen size and/or DNA yield in determining the suitability of these specimens for testing.
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- D L Aisner
- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA.
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Zhang XH, Li C, Dai CF, Zhou BS. Epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and their correlation with epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy and association with the characteristics of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: A meta-analysis. Thorac Cancer 2011; 2:101-108. [PMID: 27755824 DOI: 10.1111/j.1759-7714.2011.00051.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many studies have demonstrated that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation is associated with the response to therapy with single agent EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, but the extent of the effect is varied. We carried out a meta-analysis to assess the association between EGFR mutation and the efficacy of EGFR-TKI therapy and the independent predictor of EGFR mutation in order to identify who would be likely to benefit from this kind of therapy. METHODS All literature relating to EGFR mutation and EGFR-TKI therapy was researched and carefully selected. Related variables were abstracted and the pooled odds ratio calculated after a heterogeneity test with the software, State 10. Publication bias was evaluated at the same time. RESULTS Seventeen studies were included according to the selection criteria. We found a statistically significant higher probability of response in patients with an EGFR mutation versus wild-type (19.33, 95% CI, 13.61-27.46, P < 0.0001). Furthermore, the pooled odds ration of susceptibility to EGFR mutation among female patients compared with male patients was 3.01 (95% confidence interval (CI), 2.34-3.88 P < 0.0001), adenocarcinoma patients compared with non-adenocarcinoma patients was 5.40 (95% CI, 2.55-11.40 P < 0.0001), and non-smoker patients compared smoker patients was 19.33 (95% CI:,13.61-27.46 P < 0.0001). The publication bias analysis had no statistically significant results. CONCLUSION Female, adenocarcinoma and non-smoker are independent predictors for the EGFR mutation. Efficacy of EGFR-TKI therapy favors patients with an EGFR mutation. Without the gene mutational analysis, patients selected for EGFR-TKI therapy should be female non-smokers with adenocarcinoma.
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- Xiao-Hang Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China Key Laboratory of Cancer Etiology and Intervention, University of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China Department of Seven-Yeared Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China Key Laboratory of Cancer Etiology and Intervention, University of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China Department of Seven-Yeared Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China Key Laboratory of Cancer Etiology and Intervention, University of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China Department of Seven-Yeared Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China Key Laboratory of Cancer Etiology and Intervention, University of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China Department of Seven-Yeared Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Shawarby MA, Al-Tamimi DM, Ahmed A. Very low prevalence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) protein expression and gene amplification in Saudi breast cancer patients. Diagn Pathol 2011; 6:57. [PMID: 21702909 PMCID: PMC3141623 DOI: 10.1186/1746-1596-6-57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2011] [Accepted: 06/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancers which demonstrate EGFR protein expression, gene amplification and/or gene mutations may benefit therapeutically from tyrosine kinase inhibitors. In Western studies, EGFR protein expression has been demonstrated in 7-36% of breast cancer patients, while gene amplification has been found in around 6% of cases and mutations were either absent or extremely rare. Studies addressing EGFR protein expression and gene amplification in Saudi breast cancer patients are extremely scanty and the results reported have been mostly non-conclusive. Herein we report the prevalence of EGFR protein expression and gene amplification in a cohort of Saudi breast cancer patients. FINDINGS We noticed a remarkably low incidence of EGFR protein expression (1.3%) while analyzing the spectrum of molecular subtypes of breast cancer in a Saudi population by immunohistochemistry. Also, EGFR gene amplification could not be demonstrated in any of 231 cases studied using silver enhanced in situ hybridization. CONCLUSIONS The extremely low incidence of EGFR protein expression and gene amplification in Saudi breast cancer patients as compared to Western populations is most probably ethnically related as supported by our previous finding in the same cohort of a spectrum of molecular breast cancer types that is unique to the Saudi population and in stark contrast with Western and other regionally based studies. Further support to this view is provided by earlier studies from Saudi Arabia that have similarly shown variability in molecular breast cancer subtype distribution between Saudi and Caucasian populations as well as a predominance of the high-grade pathway in breast cancer development in Middle East women. More studies on EGFR in breast cancer are needed from different regions of Saudi Arabia before our assumption can be confirmed, however.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Breast Neoplasms/genetics
- Breast Neoplasms/metabolism
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Carcinoma in Situ/genetics
- Carcinoma in Situ/metabolism
- Carcinoma in Situ/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/genetics
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Lobular/genetics
- Carcinoma, Lobular/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Lobular/pathology
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- ErbB Receptors/genetics
- ErbB Receptors/metabolism
- Female
- Gene Amplification
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Mastectomy
- Middle Aged
- RNA, Messenger
- Tissue Array Analysis
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- Mohamed A Shawarby
- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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