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Chen BS, Chan SY, Bteich F, Kuang C, Meyerhardt JA, Ma KSK. Safety and efficacy of liposomal irinotecan as the second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 201:104386. [PMID: 38735505 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) is a novel regimen for pancreatic cancer, featuring a longer half-life and an increased area under the concentration-time curve. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of nal-IRI as a second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. METHODS A systemic literature search was conducted based on articles published before September 26th, 2023 in databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Web of Science. The fixed effects model was used to calculate the pooled mean difference for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), as well as the pooled odds ratio for the overall response rate (ORR) and the risk of adverse events. RESULTS A total of 21 studies, including 3044 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancers, were considered eligible. The use of nal-IRI, combined with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin, resulted in significantly improved PFS (pooled mean difference=1.01 months, 95 % confidence interval [CI]=0.97-1.05, p<0.01) and OS (pooled mean difference=0.29 months, 95 %CI=0.18-0.39, p<0.01), as well as significantly better ORR (pooled odds ratio=2.06, 95 %CI=1.30-3.27, p=0.002) compared to other second-line regimens. Nonetheless, an increased risk of grade 3 or greater neutropenia, anemia, hypokalemia, diarrhea, and vomiting was also noted. CONCLUSION Second-line treatments based on nal-IRI exhibited significantly improved PFS, OS, and ORR compared to other available treatments in advanced pancreatic cancer. Further research is necessary to corroborate these findings and define the role of nal-IRI in both first and later lines of therapy.
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- Brian Shiian Chen
- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Marschner N, Haug N, Hegewisch-Becker S, Reiser M, Dörfel S, Lerchenmüller C, Linde H, Wolf T, Hof A, Kaiser-Osterhues A, Potthoff K, Jänicke M. Head-to-head comparison of treatment sequences in advanced pancreatic cancer-Real-world data from the prospective German TPK clinical cohort study. Int J Cancer 2024. [PMID: 38956837 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.35071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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There are no clear guidelines regarding the optimal treatment sequence for advanced pancreatic cancer, as head-to-head phase III randomised trials are missing. We assess real-world effectiveness of three common sequential treatment strategies by emulating a hypothetical randomised trial. This analysis included 1551 patients with advanced pancreatic cancer from the prospective, clinical cohort study Tumour Registry Pancreatic Cancer receiving FOLFIRINOX (n = 613) or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GEMNAB; n = 938) as palliative first-line treatment. We used marginal structural modelling to compare overall survival (OS) and time to deterioration (TTD) of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between three common first- to second-line treatment sequences, adjusting for time-varying potential confounding. The sequences were: FOLFIRINOX→GEMNAB, GEMNAB→FOLFOX/OFF and GEMNAB→nanoliposomal irinotecan (NALIRI) + 5-fluorouracil. Outcome was also calculated stratified by patients' prognostic risk according to the Pancreatic Cancer Score. Median OS and TTD of HRQoL independent of risk were 10.7 [8.9, 11.9] and 6.4 [4.8, 7.7] months for FOLFIRINOX→GEMNAB, 8.4 [7.4, 9.7] and 5.8 [4.6, 7.1] months for GEMNAB→FOLFOX/OFF and 8.9 [7.8, 10.4] and 4.6 [4.1, 6.1] months for GEMNAB→NALIRI+5-fluorouracil. Compared to FOLFIRINOX→GEMNAB, OS and TTD were worse for poor-risk patients with GEMNAB→FOLFOX/OFF (OS: HR 2.09 [1.47, 2.98]; TTD: HR 1.97 [1.19, 3.27]) and those with GEMNAB→NALIRI+5-fluorouracil (OS: HR 1.35, [0.76, 2.39]; TTD: HR 2.62 [1.56, 4.42]). Brackets denote 95%-confidence intervals. The estimated real-world effectiveness of the three treatment sequences evaluated were largely comparable. Poor-risk patients might benefit from intensified treatment with FOLFIRINOX→GEMNAB in terms of clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Future randomised trials on sequential treatments in advanced pancreatic cancer are warranted.
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- Norbert Marschner
- Med. Klinik 1, Universitätsklinik Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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- Biostatistics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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- PIOH-Praxis Internistische Onkologie und Hämatologie, Köln, Germany
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- MVZ für Blut- und Krebserkrankungen, Potsdam, Germany
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- BAG, Gemeinschaftspraxis Hämatologie-Onkologie, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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Tang CY, Yang SH, Li CP, Su YY, Chiu SC, Bai LY, Shan YS, Chen LT, Chuang SC, Chan DC, Yen CJ, Peng CM, Chiu TJ, Chen YY, Chen JS, Chiang NJ, Chou WC. Impact of previous S-1 treatment on efficacy of liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Pancreatology 2024; 24:600-607. [PMID: 38565467 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2024.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV) provides survival benefits for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) refractory to gemcitabine-based treatment, mainly gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (GA), in current practice. Gemcitabine plus S-1 (GS) is another commonly administered first-line regimen before nab-paclitaxel reimbursement; however, the efficacy and safety of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV for mPDAC after failed GS treatment has not been reported and was therefore explored in this study. METHODS In total, 177 patients with mPDAC received first-line GS or GA treatment, followed by second-line nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV treatment (identified from a multicenter retrospective cohort in Taiwan from 2018 to 2020); 85 and 92 patients were allocated to the GS and GA groups, respectively. Overall survival (OS), time-to-treatment failure (TTF), and adverse events were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The baseline characteristics of the two groups were generally similar; however, a higher median age (67 versus 62 years, p < 0.001) and fewer liver metastases (52% versus 78%, p < 0.001) were observed in the GS versus GA group. The median OS was 15.0 and 15.9 months in the GS and GA groups, respectively (p = 0.58). The TTF (3.1 versus 2.8 months, p = 0.36) and OS (7.6 versus 6.7 months, p = 0.83) after nal-IRI treatment were similar between the two groups. More patients in the GS group developed mucositis during nal-IRI treatment (15% versus 4%, p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of second-line nal-IRI +5-FU/LV treatment was unaffected by prior S-1 exposure. GS followed by nal-IRI treatment is an alternative treatment sequence for patients with mPDAC.
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- Cheng-Yu Tang
- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Oncology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Kodama T, Imajima T, Shimokawa M, Otsuka T, Kawahira M, Nakazawa J, Hori T, Shibuki T, Arima S, Ido A, Miwa K, Okabe Y, Koga F, Ueda Y, Kubotsu Y, Shimokawa H, Takeshita S, Nishikawa K, Komori A, Otsu S, Hosokawa A, Sakai T, Sakai K, Oda H, Kawahira M, Arita S, Honda T, Taguchi H, Tsuneyoshi K, Kawaguchi Y, Fujita T, Sakae T, Shirakawa T, Mizuta T, Mitsugi K. A multicenter retrospective observational NAPOLEON2 study of nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and folinic acid in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12422. [PMID: 38816500 PMCID: PMC11139902 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63172-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and folinic acid (NFF) is a standard regimen after gemcitabine-based therapy for patients with unresectable or recurrent pancreatic cancer. However, there are limited clinical data on its efficacy and safety in the real-world. We therefore initiated a retrospective and prospective observational study (NAPOLEON-2). The results of the retrospective part were reported herein. In this retrospective study, we evaluated 161 consecutive patients who received NFF as second-or-later-line regimen. The main endpoint was overall survival (OS), and the other endpoints were response rate, disease control rate, progression-free survival (PFS), dose intensity, and adverse events (AEs). The median age was 67 years (range, 38-85 years). The median OS and PFS were 8.1 and 3.4 months, respectively. The objective response and disease control rates were 5% and 52%, respectively. The median relative dose intensity was 81.6% for nanoliposomal irinotecan and 82.9% for fluorouracil. Grade 3 or 4 hematological and nonhematological AEs occurred in 47 and 42 patients, respectively. Common grade 3 or 4 AEs included neutropenia (24%), anorexia (12%), and leukocytopenia (12%). Subanalysis of patients treated with second-line and third-or-later-line demonstrated no statistical significant difference in OS (7.6 months vs. 9.1 months, respectively; hazard ratio, 0.92; 95% confidence interval, 0.64-1.35; p = 0.68). In conclusion, NFF has acceptable efficacy and safety profile even in real-world clinical settings. The prospective study is in progress to validate these findings.
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- Tomoko Kodama
- Department of Medical Oncology, Kagoshima City Hospital, 37-1 Uearata-Cho, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8760, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, 10-17 Shimanji-Cho, Sasebo-Shi, Nagasaki, 857-8575, Japan
- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi‑ku, Fukuoka-Shi, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Clinical Research Institute, National Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka-Shi, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
- Department of Biostatistics, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minamikogushi, Ube-Shi, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Minato Medical Clinic, 3-11-3 Nagahama, Chuo-Ku, Fukuoka-Shi, Fukuoka, 810-0072, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kagoshima City Hospital, 37-1 Uearata-Cho, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8760, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kagoshima City Hospital, 37-1 Uearata-Cho, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8760, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kagoshima City Hospital, 37-1 Uearata-Cho, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8760, Japan
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- Department for the Promotion of Drug and Diagnostic Development, Division of Drug and Diagnostic Development Promotion, Translational Research Support Office, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-Shi, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-Shi, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Multidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-Machi, Kurume-Shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, 67 Asahi-Machi, Kurume-Shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology, Saga Medical Center Koseikan, 400 Kase-Machi, Saga-Shi, Saga, 840-8571, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital, 2-1-1 Nagamine-Minami, Higashi-Ku, Kumamoto-Shi, Kumamoto, 861-8520, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Karatsu Red Cross Hospital, 2430 Watada, Karatsu-Shi, Saga, 847-8588, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Kyushu Hospital, 1-8-1 Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu-Shi, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hospital, 3-15 Morimachi, Nagasaki-Shi, Nagasaki, 852-8511, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-Machi, Yufu-Shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-Machi, Yufu-Shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minamiumemoto-Machi, Matsuyama-Shi, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-Machi, Yufu-Shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Miyazaki Hospital, 5200 Kiyotakechoukihara, Miyazaki-Shi, Miyazaki, 889-1692, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-Shi, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-Shi, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Japan Community Health Care Organization Hitoyoshi Medical Center, 35 Oikamimachi, Hitoyoshi-Shi, Kumamoto, 868-8555, Japan
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- Division of Integrative Medical Oncology, Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital, 5-3-1 Chikami, Minami-Ku, Kumamoto-Shi, Kumamoto, 861-4193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kagoshima Kouseiren Hospital, 1-13-1 Yojirou, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-0062, Japan
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- Department of Chemotherapy, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, 5-30 Kita-Takamatsucho, Miyazaki, 880-8510, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki-Shi, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Izumi General Medical Center, 520 Myoujin-Cho, Izumi-Shi, Kagoshima, 899-0131, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kagoshima City Hospital, 37-1 Uearata-Cho, Kagoshima-Shi, Kagoshima, 890-8760, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Izumi General Medical Center, 520 Myoujin-Cho, Izumi-Shi, Kagoshima, 899-0131, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asakura Medical Association Hospital, 422-1 Raiha, Asakura-Shi, Fukuoka, 838-0069, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saiseikai Sendai Hospital, 2-46 Harada-Cho, Satsumasendai-Shi, Kagoshima, 895-0074, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saiseikai Sendai Hospital, 2-46 Harada-Cho, Satsumasendai-Shi, Kagoshima, 895-0074, Japan
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- Department of Medical Checkup Center, Eikoh Hospital, 3-8-15 Befu-Nishi, Shime-Machi, Kasuya-Gun, Fukuoka, 811-2232, Japan.
- Clinical Hematology Oncology Treatment Study Group, 1-14-6 Muromi-Gaoka, Nishi-Ku, Fukuoka-Shi, Fukuoka, 819-0030, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fujikawa Hospital, 1-2-6 Matsubara, Saga-Shi, Saga, 840-0831, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, 10-17 Shimanji-Cho, Sasebo-Shi, Nagasaki, 857-8575, Japan
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Fan M, Deng G, Ma Y, Si H, Wang Z, Dai G. Survival outcome of different treatment sequences in patients with locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:67. [PMID: 38216928 PMCID: PMC10785544 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-11823-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite some therapeutic advances, improvement in survival rates of unresectable and/or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been minimal over recent decade. We aimed to evaluate the impact of different treatment sequences on clinical outcomes of advanced PDAC at our academic institution. METHODS In this single institution retrospective analysis, we assessed characteristics and survival rates of unresectable and/or metastatic pancreatic PDAC patients who started a systemic treatment between 01/2015 and 12/2021. Survival analyses were performed by Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS The number of 285 patients received at least two lines of treatment, but only 137 patients were suitable for third-line treatment. Subgroup analysis showed that thirty-seven patients received A line (gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel combined therapy to FOLFIRINOX) therapy, 37 patients received B line (nab-paclitaxel combined therapy to gemcitabine combined therapy to FOLFIRINOX) therapy, 21 patients received C line (nab-paclitaxel combined therapy to gemcitabine combined therapy to oxaliplatin or irinotecan combined therapy) therapy. Survival rates for different treatment lines were significantly different and median overall survival (OS) was 14.00, 18.00, and 14.00 months, respectively (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Our study provides real-world evidence for the effectiveness of different treatment sequences and underscores the treatment sequences on survival outcome when considering the entire management in advanced PDAC.
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- Mengjiao Fan
- Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China
- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of oncology, The First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China
- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Gupta A, De Jesus-Acosta A, Zheng L, Lee V, Kamel I, Le D, Pishvaian M, Laheru D. Clinical outcomes of liposomal irinotecan in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients previously treated with conventional irinotecan-based chemotherapy: a real-world study. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1250136. [PMID: 37700832 PMCID: PMC10494436 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1250136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Background The efficacy of combination chemotherapy beyond the first-line setting remains modest in patients with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAC). Evidence from recent clinical studies has shown that liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV) resulted in survival benefits in patients with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (APAC) after progression on gemcitabine-based treatment. However, the survival benefits of nal-IRI in the third and later lines, in which limited options are available, have yet to be extensively studied. Also, some studies have shown conflicting results regarding the impact of prior treatment with conventional IRI on patient outcomes following treatment with nal-IRI. Therefore, this real-world study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nal-IRI plus 5FU-LV in advanced PAC patients who progressed on conventional IRI-containing regimens. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted between November 2016 to December 2022 on 30 patients diagnosed with advanced PAC who completed at least one cycle of nal-IRI plus 5-FU- LV and were previously treated with conventional IRI. Data regarding survival outcomes were retrieved. Results Thirty patients met the inclusion criteria. Overall, 76.7% of the patients received at least two lines of therapy prior to nal-IRI. The median overall duration of nal-IRI treatment was 2.0 months (IQR: 1.3 - 3.9 months). One patient (3.3%) had a partial response, and seven patients (23.3%) had stable disease as their best response. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 1.9 months (95% CI 1.6 - 2.0) and the 6-month PFS rate was 20.0%. The median overall survival (OS) was 5.0 months (95% CI 3.4 - 7.0), and the 6-month OS rate was 36.7%. An interval between conventional IRI and nal-IRI ≥5.5 months was significantly associated with prolonged OS of 10.2 months (95% CI 3.3 - 12.1) versus 4.3 months (95% CI 2.1 - 5.9; p =0.003). Ten patients (33.3%) experienced grade 3 adverse events, most commonly nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and non-neutropenic fever. Conclusion Nal-IRI plus 5FU/LV had modest survival benefits and an acceptable safety profile in patients with prior conventional IRI. A longer interval between conventional IRI and nal-IRI was associated with increased survival outcomes.
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- Amol Gupta
- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Verbruggen L, Verheggen L, Vanhoutte G, Loly C, Lybaert W, Borbath I, Vergauwe P, Hendrickx K, Debeuckelaere C, de Haar-Holleman A, Van Laethem JL, Peeters M. A real-world analysis on the efficacy and tolerability of liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid in metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in Belgium. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2023; 15:17588359231181500. [PMID: 37600936 PMCID: PMC10439761 DOI: 10.1177/17588359231181500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Currently, nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) + 5-fluorouracil/folinic acid (5-FU/LV) is the only approved second-line treatment for patients suffering from metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). However, also other chemotherapeutic regimens are used in this setting and due to the lack of clear real-world data on the efficacy of the different regimens, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment sequence for mPDAC patients. Objectives To provide information on the safe and efficacious use of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV in clinical practice in Belgium, which is needed for healthcare professionals to estimate the risk-benefit ratio of the intervention. Methods Medical data of adult patients with mPDAC who were treated with nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV in one of the participating Belgian hospitals were retrospectively collected. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to obtain survival curves to estimate the median overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). All other results were presented descriptively. Results A total of 56 patients [median age at diagnosis: 69 years (range 43 years), 57.1% male] were included. Patients received a median of 5 (range 49 cycles) nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV cycles, extended over 10 weeks (range 130.8 weeks). The median start dose for nal-IRI was 70 mg/m² (range 49.24 mg/m²) and chemotherapy dose reduction and delay occurred in, respectively, 42.8% and 37.5% of the patients. The median OS was 6.8 months (95% CI: 5.6-8.4 months) with a 6-month survival rate of 57.4% and a 1-year survival rate of 27.8% in the overall study population. The median OS for patients treated with nal-IRI as second-line therapy or as later-line treatment was, respectively, 6.8 months (95% CI: 5.9-7.0 months) and 5.6 months (95% CI: 4.2-no upper limit). In the overall study population, a median PFS of 3.1 months (95% CI: 2.4-4.6 months) and a disease control rate of 48.3%, comprising 30.4% stable disease, 16.1% partial and 1.8% complete response, was observed. The median PFS for patients treated with nal-IRI as second-line therapy was 3.9 months (95% CI: 2.8-4.8 months) while this was 2.4 months (95% CI: 1.9-9.1 months) for those that received nal-IRI in a later-line treatment. In terms of safety, gastrointestinal problems occurred most (64.3% of the patients) and from all reported treatment emergent adverse events, 39.2% were grade 3 or 4. Conclusion Nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV is a valuable, effective, and safe sequential treatment option following gemcitabine-based therapy in patients with mPDAC. Trial details Retrospective study on the efficacy and tolerability of liposomal irinotecan (NALIRI); ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT0509506 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05095064?term=naliri&draw=2&rank=2).
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- Lise Verbruggen
- Multidisciplinary Oncological Center Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Drie Eikenstraat 655, Edegem 2650, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Oncological Center Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Edegem, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Oncological Center Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital CHU de Liège, Domaine Universitaire, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VITAZ, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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- Department of Hepato-gastroenterology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Erasme Hospital, Lenniks, Brussels, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Oncological Center Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Edegem, Belgium
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Jiang XY, Zhu QC, Zhang XJ, Duan T, Feng J, Sui XB, Sun XN, Mou YP. Roles of lncRNAs in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Diagnosis, treatment, and the development of drug resistance. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:128-139. [PMID: 36543619 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most lethal cancers, primarily due to its late diagnosis, high propensity to metastasis, and the development of resistance to chemo-/radiotherapy. Accumulating evidence suggests that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are intimately involved in the treatment resistance of pancreatic cancer cells via interacting with critical signaling pathways and may serve as potential diagnostic/prognostic markers or therapeutic targets in PDAC. DATA SOURCES We carried out a systematic review on lncRNAs-based research in the context of pancreatic cancer and presented an overview of the updated information regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying lncRNAs-modulated pancreatic cancer progression and drug resistance, together with their potential value in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of PDAC. Literature mining was performed in PubMed with the following keywords: long non-coding RNA, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer up to January 2022. Publications relevant to the roles of lncRNAs in diagnosis, prognosis, drug resistance, and therapy of PDAC were collected and systematically reviewed. RESULTS LncRNAs, such as HOTAIR, HOTTIP, and PVT1, play essential roles in regulating pancreatic cancer cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and drug resistance, thus may serve as potential diagnostic/prognostic markers or therapeutic targets in PDAC. They participate in tumorigenesis mainly by targeting miRNAs, interacting with signaling molecules, and involving in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process. CONCLUSIONS The functional lncRNAs play essential roles in pancreatic cancer cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and drug resistance and have potential values in diagnosis, prognostic prediction, and treatment of PDAC.
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- Xiao-Yin Jiang
- The National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Biomanufacturing of Chiral Chemicals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Department of Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Surgery, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China; School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Surgery, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- The National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Biomanufacturing of Chiral Chemicals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Surgery, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Yu KH, Cockrum P, Surinach A, Lamarre N, Wang S, O'Reilly EM. Prior irinotecan exposure does not preclude benefit to liposomal irinotecan in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Cancer Med 2023; 12:9496-9505. [PMID: 36934451 PMCID: PMC10166959 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Subgroup analyses of the NAPOLI-1 study identified that among patients who were irinotecan naïve prior to entering the clinical trial, a survival benefit was observed between the study arm and control arm. This treatment benefit was not observed among those previously exposed to irinotecan. This study sought to understand the impact of prior exposure to irinotecan on clinical outcomes among patients treated with liposomal irinotecan in the real-world setting. METHODS This retrospective observational study utilized a nationwide electronic health record (EHR)-derived deidentified database. Data for adult patients with mPDAC treated with liposomal irinotecan-based regimens between January 2016 and October 2020 were analyzed. Patient characteristics, overall survival (OS), and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed. Cox proportional hazard methods were used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs). HRs were adjusted for demographics and relevant clinical covariates. RESULTS Six hundred and seventy-five patients with mPDAC treated with a liposomal irinotecan-based regimen were included. The unadjusted OS HR was 1.3 (95% CI: 1.1-1.6, p < 0.001) and unadjusted PFS was HR 1.4 (95% CI: 1.2-1.7, p < 0.001). After adjustment for baseline characteristics, the adjusted OS HR was 1.0 (95% CI: 0.8-1.3, p = 0.8836) and the adjusted PFS HR was 1.1 (95% CI: 0.8-1.4, p = 0.5626). CONCLUSIONS Prior irinotecan was not found to be a significant predictor of patient outcomes in those later treated with liposomal irinotecan. Thus, the results may inform the rationale for utilizing liposomal irinotecan combination therapy following prior irinotecan exposure in mPDAC, in particular where the prior irinotecan exposure was more distant in time.
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- Kenneth H Yu
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Genesis Research, Jersey, New Jersey, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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Formulation Development of Doxycycline-Loaded Lipid Nanocarriers using Microfluidics by QbD Approach. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:740-750. [PMID: 36170906 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Liposomes have been used to improve therapeutic efficacy of drugs by increasing their bioavailability and altering biodistribution. The loading capacity of small molecules in liposomes remains a critical issue. Besides, the manufacturing process of liposomes requires multi-step procedures which hinders the clinical development. In this study, we developed a promising lipid-based nanocarriers (LN) delivery system for hydrophilic charged compounds using doxycycline (Doxy) as a model drug. This Doxy-loaded lipid nanocarrier (LN-Doxy) was fabricated by microfluidic technology. Design of experiments (DoE) was constructed to outline the interactions among the critical attributes of formulation, the parameters of microfluidic systems and excipient compositions. Response surface methodology (RSM) was furthered used for the optimization of LN-Doxy formulation. The LN-Doxy developed in this study showed high drug to lipid ratio and uniform distribution of particle size. Compared to Doxy solution, this LN-Doxy has reduced in vitro cellular toxicity and significant therapeutic efficacy which was verified in a peritonitis animal model. These results show the feasibility of using microfluidic technology combined with QbD approach to develop the LN formulation with high loading efficiency for ionizable hydrophilic drugs.
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Ayasun R, Saridogan T, Gaber O, Sahin IH. Systemic Therapy for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: Current Approaches and Opportunities for Novel Avenues Toward Precision Medicine. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2023; 22:2-11. [PMID: 36418197 PMCID: PMC11219281 DOI: 10.1016/j.clcc.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a dismal prognosis with a 5-year overall survival of 11%. The disease is usually diagnosed at advanced stages, and systemic chemotherapy is the standard-of-care treatment for the majority of patients with PDAC. Although novel treatment options, such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have achieved substantial progress leading to practice-changing results, with FDA approvals for several solid tumors so far, the progress achieved for PDAC is relatively limited. Recent studies uncovered potential therapeutic targets for patients with PDAC, and potential therapeutic opportunities are currently being further examined. Herein, we review recent advances in systemic therapy regimens, including cytotoxic agents, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and novel therapeutic options for managing patients with PDAC. We also elaborate on molecular profiling to guide treatment and existing therapeutic opportunities that may further advance the clinical care of patients with this devastating disease.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Möhring C, Frontado Graffe FJ, Bartels A, Sadeghlar F, Zhou T, Mahn R, Marinova M, Feldmann G, Brossart P, Glowka TR, Kalff JC, Strassburg CP, Gonzalez-Carmona MA. Second-line and third-line therapy with nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) in pancreatic cancer: a single-center experience and review of literature. J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 14:352-365. [PMID: 36915455 PMCID: PMC10007927 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-22-632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Background Prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer is still extremely poor. First-line palliative therapies with FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel have been established in the last decade. In the second-line, 5-FU/LV in combination with nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) after gemcitabine has been shown to be effective. However, the use of nal-IRI as third-line therapy after FOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine-based chemotherapies is still controversial. In this study, we report about the use of 5-FU/LV + nal-IRI in a daily practice and analyze whether nal-IRI is an option as third-line therapy after FOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. Methods This is a single center retrospective analysis of patients with irresectable pancreatic cancer who were treated with 5-FU/LV and nal-IRI from 2017 to 2021 as second- or third-line palliative treatment. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and toxicity were analyzed, and multivariate analysis was used to identify independent prognostic factors. Results Twenty-nine patients receiving 5-FU/LV and nal-IRI were included in the analysis. The majority of patients (n=19) received 5-FU/nal-IRI as third-line therapy after pre-exposition to FOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. Median OS and PFS were 9.33 months (95% CI: 3.37, 15.30) and 2.90 months (95% CI: 1.64, 4.16), respectively. Furthermore, patients receiving nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV as third-line treatment also showed some benefits, with no OS difference compared to second-line patients (9.33 vs. 10.27 months; HR: 1.85; 95% CI: 0.64, 5.41; P=0.253). Adverse effects were similar to reported trials. Conclusions In our study, the use of 5-FU/nal-IRI in unselected patients with advanced pancreatic cancer showed similar OS, PFS and tolerance as randomized prospective phase II/III trials. Interestingly, the use of 5-FU/nal-IRI seemed to be beneficial in third-line therapy, despite a pre-exposure to non-liposomal irinotecan.
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- Christian Möhring
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Su YY, Chiang NJ, Yang YH, Yen CJ, Bai LY, Chiu CF, Chuang SC, Yang SH, Chou WC, Chen JS, Chiu TJ, Chen YY, Chan DC, Peng CM, Chiu SC, Li CP, Shan YS, Chen LT. Real-World Data Validation of NAPOLI-1 Nomogram for the Prediction of Overall Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041008. [PMID: 36831353 PMCID: PMC9954707 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The nomogram derived from the pivotal phase III NAPOLI-1 study demonstrated a significant ability to predict median overall survival (OS) in gemcitabine-refractory metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) treated with liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and leucovorin (nal-IRI+5-FU/LV). However, the NAPOLI-1 nomogram has not been validated in a real-world setting and therefore the applicability of the NAPOLI-1 nomogram in daily practice remains unknown. This study aims to evaluate the NAPOLI-1 nomogram in a multicenter real-world cohort. METHODS The NAPOLI-1 nomogram was applied to a previously established cohort of metastatic PDAC patients treated with nal-IRI+5-FU/LV in nine participating centers in Taiwan. Patients were divided into three risk groups according to the NAPOLI-1 nomogram. The survival impact of relative dose intensity at 6 weeks (RDI at 6 weeks) in different risk groups was also investigated. RESULTS Of the 473 included patients, the median OSs of patients classified as low (n = 156), medium (n = 186), and high (n = 131) risk were 10.9, 6.3, and 4.3 months, respectively (p < 0.0001). The survival impact of RDI at 6 weeks remained significant after stratification by risk groups, adjustment with Cox regression, inverse probability weighting, or propensity score matching. CONCLUSIONS Our results support the usefulness of the NAPOLI-1 nomogram for risk stratification in gemcitabine-refractory metastatic PDAC treated with nal-IRI+5-FU/LV in daily practice. We further showed that the RDI at 6 weeks is an independent prognostic factor beyond the NAPOLI-1 nomogram.
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- Yung-Yeh Su
- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan 704016, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704302, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704017, Taiwan
- Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807377, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan 704016, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan 704016, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704302, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
- Cancer Center, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807377, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100229, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833401, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833401, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114202, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402306, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-P.L.); (Y.-S.S.); Tel.: +886-2-2875-7506 (C.-P.L.); +886-6-235-3535 (ext. 5000) (Y.-S.S.)
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704017, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704302, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-P.L.); (Y.-S.S.); Tel.: +886-2-2875-7506 (C.-P.L.); +886-6-235-3535 (ext. 5000) (Y.-S.S.)
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan 704016, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704302, Taiwan
- Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807377, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807377, Taiwan
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Dayyani F, Macarulla T, Johnson A, Wainberg ZA. Second-line treatment options for patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A systematic literature review. Cancer Treat Rev 2023; 113:102502. [PMID: 36641880 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2022.102502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this review was to characterize the second- and later-line (≥2L) treatment landscape for patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). METHODS This systematic literature review (PROSPERO: CRD42021279753) involved searches of MEDLINE® and Embase to identify results from prospective studies of ≥2L treatment options for metastatic pancreatic cancer published from 2016 to 2021. Publications were screened according to predetermined eligibility criteria; population-level data were extracted using standardized data fields. Publication quality was assessed according to Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). The data were analyzed descriptively, grouped by drug class. RESULTS Sixty publications were identified, including 23 relating to comparative trials. GRADE assessment found that, of these 23 trials, 83% reported high or moderate-quality evidence. Of the publications relating to comparative trials, nine (three trials) reported favorable results: the pivotal phase 3 NAPOLI-1 trial for liposomal irinotecan; a phase 3 trial of non-liposomal irinotecan within the FOLFIRINOX regimen; and a phase 2 trial of eryaspase plus chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS The level of unmet need for ≥2L treatment options for mPDAC remains high. Irinotecan-based regimens currently offer the greatest promise. Investigations into paradigm-changing agents and combination approaches continue.
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Das S, Rawat DK, Kharade V, Pasricha RK. Nanotechnology in Lung Cancer Therapeutics: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e34245. [PMID: 36855484 PMCID: PMC9968214 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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To date, cancer continues to be one of the biggest challenges for medical science. Nanotechnology has enabled us to overcome some of the limitations of conventional treatment in lung cancer therapeutics. Recently, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved certain nanomedicines for clinical administration against lung cancer. This article presents a narrative review of approved nanomedicines in lung cancer with a special focus on the results of recently concluded and ongoing clinical trials. The limitations associated with using nanomaterials as anti-lung cancer therapeutic agents and the possible mechanisms to overcome these limitations are also discussed.
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- Alexander Muacevic
- Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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- Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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Elshazly AM, Wright PA, Xu J, Gewirtz DA. Topoisomerase I poisons-induced autophagy: Cytoprotective, Cytotoxic or Non-protective. AUTOPHAGY REPORTS 2022; 2:1-16. [PMID: 36936397 PMCID: PMC10019749 DOI: 10.1080/27694127.2022.2155904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Topoisomerase I inhibitors represent a widely used class of antineoplastic agents that promote both single-stranded and double-stranded breaks in the DNA of tumor cells, leading to tumor cell death. Topotecan and irinotecan are the clinically relevant derivatives of the parent drug, camptothecin. As is the case with many if not most anticancer agents, irinotecan and topotecan promote autophagy. However, whether the autophagy is cytotoxic, cytoprotective, or non-protective is not clearly defined, and may depend largely upon the genetic background of the tumor cell being investigated. This review explores the available literature regarding the nature of the autophagy induced by these clinically utilized topoisomerase I inhibitors in preclinical tumor models with the goal of determining whether the targeting of autophagy might have potential as a therapeutic strategy to enhance the antitumor response and/or overcome drug resistance.
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- Ahmed M. Elshazly
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center, 401 College St., Richmond, VA 23298, USA
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center, 401 College St., Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center, 401 College St., Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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Furuse J, Ueno M, Ikeda M, Okusaka T, Teng Z, Furuya M, Ioka T. Liposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin after gemcitabine-based therapy in Japanese patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer: additional safety analysis of a randomized phase 2 trial. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2022; 53:130-137. [PMID: 36412114 PMCID: PMC9885735 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyac177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) was recently authorized in Japan for unresectable pancreatic cancer after disease progression following chemotherapy. Physicians now consider certain aspects of nal-IRI safety profile as slightly different from conventional irinotecan. This report aims to explore additional aspects of the nal-IRI safety in Japanese phase 2 study. METHODS We analyzed the incidence, time to first onset, and time to resolution for adverse events that require special attention and other selected toxicities in the nal-IRI combination group (n = 46). RESULTS Leukopenia/neutropenia (76.1%/71.7%), diarrhea (58.7%) and hepatic dysfunction (41.3%) were the most commonly reported treatment-emergent adverse events, with a median time to onset of 21.0 days (range: 8, 97), 9.0 days (1, 61) and 22.0 days (2, 325), respectively, and a median time to resolution of 8.0 days (95% confidence intervals: 8, 9), 4.0 days (4, 8) and 40.0 days (9, -), respectively. Eight patients experienced Grade ≥ 3 diarrhea and their symptoms were well controlled by dose modification except one patient who had drug withdrawal. The median time to resolution for Grade ≥ 3 and Grade ≤ 2 diarrhea was 17.5 days (95% confidence intervals: 1, 31) and 4 days (3, 7), respectively. Anorexia occurred in 28/46 patients (60.9%) with a median time to onset of 4.0 days (range: 2, 132) and a median time to resolution of 12.0 days (95% confidence intervals: 6, 26). CONCLUSIONS We explored safety profile of nal-IRI combination regimen recognized as effective and tolerable treatment for Japanese unresectable pancreatic cancer patients. Although the treatment-emergent adverse events occurred were controllable, patients with prolonged toxicities should be closely managed.
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- Junji Furuse
- For reprints and all correspondence: Junji Furuse, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan, 2-3-2 Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 241-8515, Japan, E-mail:
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Biometrics Department, Servier Pharmaceuticals, Boston MA, USA
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- Medical Affairs Department, Nihon Servier CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan
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- Oncology Center, Yamaguchi University Hospital, Ube, Japan
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Chiang NJ, Shan YS, Li CP, Yang SH, Su YY, Chiu SC, Bai LY, Chuang SC, Chan DC, Yen CJ, Peng CM, Chiu TJ, Chen YY, Chen JS, Chou WC. The impact of starting dose with or without subsequent dose escalation of liposomal irinotecan on treatment outcomes in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:5062-5073. [PMID: 36504882 PMCID: PMC9729898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (5-FU/LV) improves survival in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) after progression to gemcitabine-based therapy. Few studies have examined whether the starting dose and dose escalation of nal-IRI in subsequent treatment cycles may influence patient outcomes and toxicity profiles. A total of 667 patients who received nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV for PDAC treatment between August 2018 and November 2020 at nine medical centers in Taiwan were included and retrospectively analyzed. Patients were allocated to the standard starting dose (SD), reduced starting dose (RD) without escalation, and RD with escalation of nal-IRI groups for comparison of survival outcome and safety. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to adjust for possible confounding variables. Nal-IRI was prescribed at SD, RD without escalation, and RD with escalation in 465 (69.7%), 147 (22.0), and 55 (8.2%), respectively. RD with escalation patients had significantly longer treatment cycles (6, range 2-25) than SD (5, range 1-42, P<0.001) and RD without escalation patients (4, range 1-26, P<0.001). The median overall survival (OS) of the patients were as follows: SD, 6.2 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.7-6.7); RD with escalation, 7.6 months (95% CI, 6.1-9.2); and RD without escalation, 3.6 months (95% CI, 2.6-4.5). After PSM to adjust for potential confounders, RD without escalation patients still had the poorest OS compared to the other two groups (P<0.001), while the OS difference between SD and RD with escalation patients was insignificant (P=0.10). SD patients had higher incidences of ≥ grade 3 neutropenia and febrile neutropenia than the other two groups. Administering nal-IRI at RD followed by dose escalation in subsequent treatment cycles is safe and does not compromise survival outcomes in selected patients with PDAC receiving nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV.
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- Nai-Jung Chiang
- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan,School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipei, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan,Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan UniversityTaipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research InstitutesTainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical CenterTaipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuan, Taiwan
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Fernandes AS, Oliveira C, Reis RL, Martins A, Silva TH. Marine-Inspired Drugs and Biomaterials in the Perspective of Pancreatic Cancer Therapies. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:689. [PMID: 36355012 PMCID: PMC9698933 DOI: 10.3390/md20110689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Despite its low prevalence, pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest, typically characterised as silent in early stages and with a dramatically poor prognosis when in its advanced stages, commonly associated with a high degree of metastasis. Many efforts have been made in pursuing innovative therapeutical approaches, from the search for new cytotoxic drugs and other bioactive compounds, to the development of more targeted approaches, including improved drug delivery devices. Marine biotechnology has been contributing to this quest by providing new chemical leads and materials originating from different organisms. In this review, marine biodiscovery for PC is addressed, particularly regarding marine invertebrates (namely sponges, molluscs, and bryozoans), seaweeds, fungi, and bacteria. In addition, the development of biomaterials based on marine-originating compounds, particularly chitosan, fucoidan, and alginate, for the production of advanced cancer therapies, is also discussed. The key role that drug delivery can play in new cancer treatments is highlighted, as therapeutical outcomes need to be improved to give further hope to patients.
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- Andreia S. Fernandes
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs–Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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Santucci J, Tacey M, Thomson B, Michael M, Wong R, Shapiro J, Jennens R, Clarke K, Pattison S, Burge M, Zielinski R, Nikfarjam M, Ananda S, Lipton L, Gibbs P, Lee B. Impact of first-line FOLFIRINOX versus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel chemotherapy on survival in advanced pancreatic cancer: Evidence from the prospective international multicentre PURPLE pancreatic cancer registry. Eur J Cancer 2022; 174:102-112. [PMID: 35988408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2022.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND First-line palliative chemotherapy regimens in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) have not been compared in head-to-head phase III randomised controlled trials (RCT). Data on optimum first-line treatment and subsequent sequencing is lacking. OBJECTIVE To compare overall survival (OS) between first-line treatment regimens in a real-world population to determine if an optimal therapeutic sequence is associated with survival benefit. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collated data from the Australasian PURPLE pancreatic cancer registry was undertaken. FINDINGS From 2016 to 2020, of 1551 pancreatic cancer patients, 615 received palliative-intent chemotherapy. Patients with early-stage resected disease without recurrence (n = 369), radiotherapy alone (n = 43), received supportive care alone (n = 458) or had less than 3 months follow-up (n = 66) were excluded. Median OS was comparable between patients receiving first-line Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel (n = 376) and those receiving FOLFIRINOX (n = 73) (11.3 versus 12.3 months, P = 0.37), with 38% proceeding to second-line chemotherapy which was associated with longer mOS compared to first-line treatment alone (17.4 versus 8.2 months, P < 0.001). With second-line treatment following prior FOLFIRINOX (n = 29) or Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel (n = 101), mOS did not differ significantly (17.3 versus 15.9 months, P = 0.92), respectively, whilst median progression-free survival was longer with prior FOLFIRINOX (5.2 versus 2.9 months, P = 0.03). CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in overall survival between either first-line chemotherapy choice, despite patients receiving FOLFIRINOX being younger, fitter, and more likely to have localised disease. However, FOLFIRINOX was associated with delayed progression. In the absence of phase III RCT data, clinicians should be comfortable using either Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel or FOLFIRINOX as first-line therapy in advanced PDAC.
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- Jordan Santucci
- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, VIC, Australia; University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Northern Health, VIC, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, VIC, Australia; The Department of Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Eastern Health, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Epworth Health, VIC, Australia; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medicine, Alfred Hospital, VIC, Australia; Cabrini Haematology and Oncology Centre, Cabrini Health, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Epworth Health, VIC, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Wellington Hospital, New Zealand
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Dunedin University Hospital, New Zealand
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, QLD, Australia
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- The Department of Medical Oncology, Orange and Dubbo Base Hospitals, NSW, Australia
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- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Epworth Health, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Western Health, VIC, Australia
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- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Western Health, VIC, Australia; Cabrini Haematology and Oncology Centre, Cabrini Health, VIC, Australia
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- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, VIC, Australia; University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, VIC, Australia; The Department of Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Western Health, VIC, Australia
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- Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, VIC, Australia; University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, VIC, Australia; The Department of Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC, Australia; The Department of Medical Oncology, Northern Health, VIC, Australia.
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Chen YY, Hsueh SW, Yang SH, Chiu SC, Chiang NJ, Chiu TJ, Li CP, Bai LY, Chiu CF, Chuang SC, Shan YS, Chan DC, Chen LT, Yen CJ, Peng CM, Chen JS, Chou WC. Predictive value of albumin combined with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for efficacy and safety profiles in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:4267-4278. [PMID: 36225629 PMCID: PMC9548004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV) treatment has demonstrated survival benefits but noticeable side effects in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) that is refractory to gemcitabine-based therapy. This study aimed to explore whether combining albumin with the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), herein known as the albumin and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio score (ANS), could be utilized as a simple tool to predict survival and safety profiles in such patient groups. We retrospectively enrolled 434 consecutive PDAC patients treated with nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV between 2018 and 2020 at nine medical centers in Taiwan. Patients were divided into three groups: ANS 0 (high albumin and low NLR), ANS 1 (low albumin or high NLR), and ANS 2 (low albumin and high NLR), for comparison. The median overall survival times for the ANS 0, 1, and 2 groups were 8.7 months (95% confidence interval (CI), 7.0-10.3 months), 5.2 months (95% CI, 4.3-6.0 months), and 2.6 months (95% CI, 1.9-3.3 months), respectively. The ANS was found to be an independent variable for overall survival and time-to-treatment failure in multivariate analyses. Patients in the ANS 2 group had significantly higher incidences of grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events than those in the other two groups. The present study showed that the ANS was an independent prognosticator in PDAC patients receiving nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV therapy. The ANS can be a simple predictor of survival outcome and safety profiles in PDAC patients treated with nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV.
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- Yen-Yang Chen
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan UniveristyTaipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research InstitutesTainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipei, Taiwan
- Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical UniversityKaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical CenterTaipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research InstitutesTainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuan, Taiwan
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Treatment Effect and Safety of Nanoliposomal Irinotecan with Fluorouracil and Folinic Acid after Gemcitabine-Based Therapy in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Multicenter, Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175084. [PMID: 36079012 PMCID: PMC9457338 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Although the combination of nanoliposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil/folinic acid (nal-IRI/FF) exhibited survival benefits in gemcitabine-refractory patients with advanced pancreatic cancer (APC) in the phase III NAPOLI-1 trial, there is limited data on the efficacy and safety of this regimen in real-world settings in Japan. This multicenter, prospective observational study enrolled patients with APC who received nal-IRI/FF after a gemcitabine-based regimen from July 2020 to June 2021. We collected and analyzed clinical data and conducted survival and multivariate analyses. Thirty-one (78%) of the 40 patients had metastases. Nal-IRI/FF was the second-line therapy in 36 patients (90%). The median duration was 3.2 months. The disease control rate was 57%. The median progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) were 4.5 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.8−5.5) and 7.4 months (95% CI: 5.1−10.6), respectively. Common ≥grade 3 toxicities included neutropenia (28%) and fatigue (23%). Fatigue led to treatment discontinuation in 6 out of 10 patients. Multivariate analysis showed that a neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio > 4 was a significant risk factor for a short OS (hazard ratio (HR) = 3.08, 95% CI: 1.21−7.85, p = 0.02). In conclusion, nal-IRI/FF is an appropriate treatment option for APC following gemcitabine-containing regimens.
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Su YY, Chiang NJ, Li CP, Yen CJ, Yang SH, Chou WC, Chen JS, Chiu TJ, Chen YY, Chuang SC, Bai LY, Chiu CF, Peng CM, Chan DC, Chiu SC, Yang YH, Shan YS, Chen L. Dosing Pattern and Early Cumulative Dose of Liposomal Irinotecan in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: A Real-World Multicenter Study. Front Oncol 2022; 12:800842. [PMID: 35814374 PMCID: PMC9256928 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.800842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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IntroductionThis multicenter, real-world cohort study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of early cumulative dose administration and dosing pattern of liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil/leucovorin (nal-IRI+5-FU/LV) in patients with gemcitabine-refractory metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC).Material and MethodsThe electronic medical records of mPDAC patients treated with nal-IRI+5-FU/LV in nine participating centers were manually reviewed. To accommodate to the NAPOLI-1 study population, only patients with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Score of 0–1 were included. The survival impact of the relative 6-week cumulative dose and dosing pattern (standard vs. reduced starting dose, with and without further dose modification) were investigated.ResultsOf the 473 included patients, their median overall survival (mOS) was 6.8 [95% CI, 6.2–7.7] months. The mOS of patients who received a relative 6-week cumulative dose of >80%, 60%–80%, and <60% were 7.9, 8.2, and 4.3 months, respectively (p<0.0001). Their survival impact remained significant after covariate adjustment using Cox regression. The mOS was 8.0–8.2 months in patients with a standard starting dose with and without early dose modification, and 9.3 and 6.7 months in those who had a reduced starting dose with and without escalation in the subsequent treatment, respectively. The incidence of grade 3–4 neutropenia and diarrhea was 23.3% and 2.7%, respectively.ConclusionOur results support the use of nal-IRI+5-FU/LV in gemcitabine-refractory mPDAC and suggest that a lower starting dose followed by a re-escalation strategy could achieve clinical outcomes comparable to those with standard starting doses in real-world practice.
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- Yung-Yeh Su
- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Cancer Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Sales and Marketing, PharmaEngine, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Li-Tzong Chen, ; Yan-Shen Shan,
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Oncology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Li-Tzong Chen, ; Yan-Shen Shan,
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Chiu TJ, Yang SH, Chiu SC, Hsueh SW, Chiang NJ, Li CP, Bai LY, Cheng FM, Chuang SC, Shan YS, Chan DC, Chen LT, Yen CJ, Peng CM, Su YY, Chen YY, Chen JS, Chou WC. Effect of previous conventional irinotecan treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer being treated with liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2022; 29:670-681. [PMID: 35182031 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies have suggested the suboptimal efficacy of liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin (nal-IRI+5-FU/LV) in metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) patients previously treated with conventional irinotecan. This study investigated the effect of conventional irinotecan treatment in mPDAC patients receiving nal-IRI+5-FU/LV by analyzing a population-based dataset. METHODS We reviewed 667 consecutive mPDAC patients treated with nal-IRI+5-FU/LV between August 2018 and November 2020 at Taiwanese medical centers. Eighty-six patients previously treated with conventional irinotecan were matched to 86 patients not treated with conventional irinotecan, following propensity matching for age, sex, performance status, metastatic organ site, pre-treatment carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level, lines of prior chemotherapy treatment, and time from first-line treatment to nal-IRI+5-FU/LV therapy. RESULTS The median overall survival and time-to-treatment failure were 4.8 and 2.6 vs 4.1 and 2.1 months, respectively, for patients who were and were not previously treated with conventional irinotecan. The tumor response and disease control rates were 5.8% and 32.6% vs 5.8% and 37.2%, respectively, for patients previously treated and not treated with conventional irinotecan. No significant differences were observed in survival times and tumor response rates between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Previous conventional irinotecan treatment does not compromise the efficacy of subsequent nal-IRI+5-FU/LV treatment in mPDAC patients.
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- Tai-Jan Chiu
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan Univeristy, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Clinical Skills Training, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Nagata K, Kajiwara M, Fujikawa T. Long-Term Survival of a Patient With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Pancreatic Cancer Maintained by Nanoliposomal Irinotecan as Third-Line Chemotherapy. Cureus 2022; 14:e22355. [PMID: 35317028 PMCID: PMC8934406 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Reproductive and developmental toxicities of 5-fluorouracil in model organisms and humans. Expert Rev Mol Med 2022; 24:e9. [PMID: 35098910 PMCID: PMC9884763 DOI: 10.1017/erm.2022.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Chemotherapy, as an important clinical treatment, has greatly enhanced survival in cancer patients, but the side effects and long-term sequelae bother both patients and clinicians. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) has been widely used as a chemotherapeutic agent in the clinical treatment of various cancers, but several studies showed its adverse effects on reproduction. Reproductive toxicity of 5-FU often associates with developmental block, malformation and ovarian damage in the females. In males, 5-FU administration alters the morphology of sexual organs, the levels of reproductive endocrine hormones and the progression of spermatogenesis, ultimately reducing sperm numbers. Mechanistically, 5-FU exerts its effect through incorporating the active metabolites into nucleic acids directly, or inhibiting thymidylate synthase to disrupt the function of DNA and RNA, leading to profound effects on cellular metabolism and viability. However, some studies suggested that the toxicity of 5-FU on reproduction is reversible and certain drugs used in combination with 5-FU during chemotherapy could protect reproductive systems from 5-FU damage both in females and males. Herein, we summarise the recent findings and discuss underlying mechanisms of the 5-FU-induced reproductive toxicity, providing a reference for future research and clinical treatments.
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Kamel Attar Kar MH, Yousefi M. Interaction of a conical carbon scaffold with the thio-substituted model of fluorouracil towards approaching the drug delivery purposes. MAIN GROUP CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A representative FeN4-doped conical carbon (C) scaffold was investigated for participating in interactions with the thio-substituted fluorouracil (SFU) anticancer drug by performing density functional theory (DFT) calculations. In this regard, all possible relaxation configurations of SFU at the doped tip of C scaffold were examined, in which three models were obtained including one horizontal relaxation configuration (FC1) and two vertical relaxation configurations (FC2 and FC3). The results indicate the highest stability and strength for FC1 model. Examining formations and strengths of interactions showed two medium strength interactions in each of FC1, FC2, and FC3 models. Moreover, the evaluated electronic molecular orbitals features indicated availability of sensor function for the proposed C scaffold towards the interacting SFU substance. As a consequence, the models were determined to work in dual functions of sensor and carrier towards drug delivery purpose of SFU anticancer drug.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Chun JW, Woo SM, Lee SH, Choi JH, Park N, Kim JS, Cho IR, Paik WH, Lee WJ, Ryu JK, Kim YT. A real-world analysis of nanoliposomal-irinotecan with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid as third- or later-line therapy in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2022; 14:17588359221119539. [PMID: 36062047 PMCID: PMC9434681 DOI: 10.1177/17588359221119539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Nanoliposomal encapsulation of irinotecan (nal-IRI) with 5-fluorouracil and
leucovorin (5-FU/LV) has shown a survival benefit for gemcitabine-pretreated
patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPAC). The aim of this
study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of nal-IRI with 5-FU/LV
for use beyond second-line treatment after standard frontline therapy for
mPAC. Method: This multicenter, retrospective, non-comparative observational study included
mPAC patients who received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV as third- or later-line
therapy after disease progression on first-line FOLFIRINOX (FFX) or
gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel. Results: In all, 128 patients who received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV beyond second-line
treatment between October 2017 and July 2021 were analyzed. Most patients
(82%) received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV as a third-line treatment. The median
overall survival (OS) was 4.9 months and the median progression-free
survival (PFS) was 2.4 months. Patients with better Eastern Cooperative
Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status experienced significantly longer OS
(ECOG 0, 8.7 months; ECOG 1, 4.8 months; ECOG 2, 2.9 months;
p < 0.001) and PFS (3.9 months; 2.1 months; 1.5
months; p = 0.019). Patients who had not been previously
treated with FFX or had a time to progression of 7 months or more on FFX
experienced longer OS and PFS than those who did not (6.1 months and 5.6
versus 4.1 months, p = 0.053; 3.6
months and 2.4 versus 2.1 months, p =
0.002). The most common adverse events were neutropenia (56%) and anemia
(51%). Conclusion: Our real-world data indicated that nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV can be effective not
only as second-line therapy, but also as third-line or later-line treatment
in selected patients. Nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV may be particularly beneficial
for the survival of patients that maintain good general condition or those
with favorable prior experience to irinotecan.
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- Jung Won Chun
- Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-744, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Chiu TJ, Su YY, Yang SH, Li CP, Bai LY, Chiang NJ, Chuang SC, Shan YS, Chan DC, Chen LT, Yen CJ, Peng CM, Chen YY, Chen JS, Chou WC. Liposomal irinotecan pre-emptive dose reduction in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: 667 patients' experience within a population-based study. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2021; 13:17588359211058255. [PMID: 34819998 PMCID: PMC8606735 DOI: 10.1177/17588359211058255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background: Liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (5-FU/LV) is currently the standard second-line treatment for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) after previous failed gemcitabine-based therapy. This population-based study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV and the association of pre-emptive nal-IRI dosing with treatment outcomes in patients with PDAC. Methods: We retrospectively enrolled a total of 667 consecutive patients with PDAC who received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV treatment between August 2018 and November 2020 at 9 medical centers in Taiwan. Patients were allocated into groups according to pre-emptive nal-IRI dosing (⩾75%, 50–74%, <50%) for comparison of treatment efficacy and safety. Results: The median overall survival (OS) and time to treatment failure (TTF) were 5.9 months [95% confidence interval (CI), 5.3–6.5] and 2.8 months (95% CI, 2.6–3.0), respectively. The median OS was 6.5 months (95% CI, 5.7–6.7), 5.0 months (95% CI, 3.4–6.5), and 4.1 months (95% CI, 2.7–5.6), respectively, among the ⩾75%, 50–74%, and <50% pre-emptive nal-IRI dosing groups, whereas the median TTF of the three groups was 3.0 months (95% CI, 2.6–3.4), 2.6 months (95% CI, 2.3–2.9), and 1.9 months (95% CI, 1.6–2.2), respectively. Pre-emptive nal-IRI dosing <50% was an independent negative prognostic factor for OS and TTF in multivariate analyses. The most common severe adverse events were neutropenia (22.9%), anemia (21.1%), and hypokalemia (15.4%). Patients in the <50% pre-emptive nal-IRI dosing group had a significantly lower incidence of neutropenia and non-neutropenic infection than those in the other groups. Conclusion: Our results support the use of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV as standard clinical practice for treating patients with PDAC based on this large population-based study. Our findings encourage physicians to provide adequate doses of nal-IRI in order to achieve better outcomes without compromising safety profiles.
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- Tai-Jan Chiu
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan
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- Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Division of Clinical Skills Training, Taipei
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan
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- Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Hsing Street, 333 Kwei-Shan Shiang, Taoyuan
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Yue B, Gao R, Lv C, Yu Z, Wang H, Geng X, Wang Z, Dou W. Berberine Improves Irinotecan-Induced Intestinal Mucositis Without Impairing the Anti-colorectal Cancer Efficacy of Irinotecan by Inhibiting Bacterial β-glucuronidase. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:774560. [PMID: 34795594 PMCID: PMC8593678 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.774560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Irinotecan (CPT11), a broad-spectrum cytotoxic anticancer agent, induces a series of toxic side-effects. The most conspicuous side-effect is gastrointestinal mucositis, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. A growing body of evidence indicates that bacteria β-glucuronidase (GUS), an enzyme expressed by intestinal microbiota, converts the inactive CPT11 metabolite SN38G to the active metabolite SN38 to ultimately induce intestinal mucositis. We sought to explore the potential efficacy and underlying mechanisms of berberine on CPT11-induced mucositis. Our study showed that berberine (50 mg/kg; i. g.) mitigated the CPT11-induced loss of mucosal architecture, ulceration, and neutrophil infiltration. Meanwhile, berberine improved mucosal barrier function by increasing the number of globlet cells, protecting trans-endothelial electrical resistance (TEER), reducing permeability and increasing tight junction proteins expression. LC-MS analysis showed that berberine decreased the content of SN38 in feces, which correlated with decreases in both GUS activity and GUS-producing bacteria. Further molecular docking and Lineweaver-Burk plots analyses suggested that berberine functions as a potential non-competitive inhibitor against GUS enzyme. Of note, berberine maintained the anti-tumor efficacy of CPT11 in a tumor xenograft model while abrogating the intestinal toxicity of CPT11. Overall, we identified for the first time the remission effects of berberine on intestinal mucositis induced by CPT11 without impairing the anti-colorectal cancer efficacy of CPT11 partially via inhibiting bacterial GUS enzyme.
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- Bei Yue
- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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Nanoliposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil and folinic acid as a second-line treatment option in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:1176. [PMID: 34732161 PMCID: PMC8567553 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08887-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND According to the NAPOLI-1 trial, nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus fluorouracil/folinic acid (5-FU/LV) showed improved overall survival compared to fluorouracil alone for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who were previously treated with gemcitabine-based therapy. In that trial, Asian patients had frequent dose modification due to haematological toxicity. There has been limited information on the clinical benefits and toxicity of this regimen in real-world settings. In this study, we assessed real-world experience of nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer after gemcitabine failure. METHODS We conducted a single institution, retrospective analysis of response, survival and safety in patients who had been treated with nal-IRI with 5-FU/LV. Patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma previously treated with gemcitabine-based therapy received nal-IRI (80 mg/m2) with 5-FU/LV every 2 weeks. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to obtain median progression free survival and median overall survival. The hazard ratio and 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated using a stratified Cox regression model. A multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to identify the effects of clinical factors. RESULTS Fifty-one patients received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV between January 2015 and December 2020. The median age was 67 years, and males were 58.8%. A total of 40 (78.4%) and 11 (21.6%) patients had received one and two lines of prior chemotherapy before enrollment, respectively. Median progression-free survival was 2.8 months (95% CI 1.8-3.7) and median overall survival was 7.0 months (95% CI 6.0-7.9). Chemotherapy doses were reduced or delayed in 33 (64.7%) patients during the first 6 weeks and median relative dose intensity was 0.87. Thirty-six (70.6%) patients experienced grade 3 or 4 adverse events, most commonly neutropenia (58.8%). Most non-haematologic adverse events were under grade 2. Since the start of first-line chemotherapy, median overall survival was 16.3 months (95% CI 14.1-18.4). CONCLUSIONS Nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV seems to be effective, with manageable toxicities, following gemcitabine-based treatment in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV following gemcitabine with nab-paclitaxel is a feasible sequential treatment option in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION Retrospectively registered.
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Yue B, Gao R, Wang Z, Dou W. Microbiota-Host-Irinotecan Axis: A New Insight Toward Irinotecan Chemotherapy. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:710945. [PMID: 34722328 PMCID: PMC8553258 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.710945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Irinotecan (CPT11) and its active metabolite ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin (SN38) are broad-spectrum cytotoxic anticancer agents. Both cause cell death in rapidly dividing cells (e.g., cancer cells, epithelial cells, hematopoietic cells) and commensal bacteria. Therefore, CPT11 can induce a series of toxic side-effects, of which the most conspicuous is gastrointestinal toxicity (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Studies have shown that the gut microbiota modulates the host response to chemotherapeutic drugs. Targeting the gut microbiota influences the efficacy and toxicity of CPT11 chemotherapy through three key mechanisms: microbial ecocline, catalysis of microbial enzymes, and immunoregulation. This review summarizes and explores how the gut microbiota participates in CPT11 metabolism and mediates host immune dynamics to affect the toxicity and efficacy of CPT11 chemotherapy, thus introducing a new concept that is called "microbiota-host-irinotecan axis". Also, we emphasize the utilization of bacterial β-glucuronidase-specific inhibitor, dietary interventions, probiotics and strain-engineered interventions as emergent microbiota-targeting strategies for the purpose of improving CPT11 chemotherapy efficiency and alleviating toxicity.
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- Bei Yue
- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, and the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), Shanghai, China
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Lee-Ying R, Ahmed O, Ahmed S, Ahmed S, Bathe OF, Brunet B, Dawson L, Davies J, Gordon V, Hebbard P, Kasnik J, Kim CA, Le D, Lee MKC, Lim H, McGhie JP, Mulder K, Park J, Renouf D, Tam V, Visser R, Wong RPW, Zaidi A, Doll C. Report from the 21st Annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Calgary, Alberta; 20-21 September 2019. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:3629-3648. [PMID: 34590606 PMCID: PMC8482207 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28050310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The 21st annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (WCGCCC) was held in Calgary, Alberta, 20-21 September 2019. The WCGCCC is an interactive multi-disciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and allied health care professionals such as dietitians and nurses participated in presentation and discussion sessions to develop the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) cancers.
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- Richard Lee-Ying
- Tom Baker Cancer Center, Alberta Health Service, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (V.T.); (C.D.)
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- Saskatoon Cancer Center, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4, Canada; (O.A.); (S.A.); (B.B.); (D.L.); (A.Z.)
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- Saskatoon Cancer Center, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4, Canada; (O.A.); (S.A.); (B.B.); (D.L.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Surgical Oncology, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada;
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- Saskatoon Cancer Center, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4, Canada; (O.A.); (S.A.); (B.B.); (D.L.); (A.Z.)
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada;
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- Department of Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (J.D.); (M.K.C.L.); (H.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5G 1Z2, Canada; (J.K.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Saskatoon Cancer Center, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4, Canada; (O.A.); (S.A.); (B.B.); (D.L.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (J.D.); (M.K.C.L.); (H.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (J.D.); (M.K.C.L.); (H.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Victoria, BC V8R 4S1, Canada;
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- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5G 1Z2, Canada; (J.K.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Department of Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (J.D.); (M.K.C.L.); (H.L.); (D.R.)
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- Tom Baker Cancer Center, Alberta Health Service, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (V.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada;
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Canada; (S.A.); (V.G.); (P.H.); (C.A.K.); (J.P.); (R.P.W.W.)
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- Saskatoon Cancer Center, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4, Canada; (O.A.); (S.A.); (B.B.); (D.L.); (A.Z.)
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- Tom Baker Cancer Center, Alberta Health Service, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (V.T.); (C.D.)
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Allahou LW, Madani SY, Seifalian A. Investigating the Application of Liposomes as Drug Delivery Systems for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer. Int J Biomater 2021; 2021:3041969. [PMID: 34512761 PMCID: PMC8426107 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3041969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is the routine treatment for cancer despite the poor efficacy and associated off-target toxicity. Furthermore, therapeutic doses of chemotherapeutic agents are limited due to their lack of tissue specificity. Various developments in nanotechnology have been applied to medicine with the aim of enhancing the drug delivery of chemotherapeutic agents. One of the successful developments includes nanoparticles which are particles that range between 1 and 100 nm that may be utilized as drug delivery systems for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer as they overcome the issues associated with chemotherapy; they are highly efficacious and cause fewer side effects on healthy tissues. Other nanotechnological developments include organic nanocarriers such as liposomes which are a type of nanoparticle, although they can deviate from the standard size range of nanoparticles as they may be several hundred nanometres in size. Liposomes are small artificial spherical vesicles ranging between 30 nm and several micrometres and contain one or more concentric lipid bilayers encapsulating an aqueous core that can entrap both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs. Liposomes are biocompatible and low in toxicity and can be utilized to encapsulate and facilitate the intracellular delivery of chemotherapeutic agents as they are biodegradable and have reduced systemic toxicity compared with free drugs. Liposomes may be modified with PEG chains to prolong blood circulation and enable passive targeting. Grafting of targeting ligands on liposomes enables active targeting of anticancer drugs to tumour sites. In this review, we shall explore the properties of liposomes as drug delivery systems for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. Moreover, we shall discuss the various synthesis and functionalization techniques associated with liposomes including their drug delivery, current clinical applications, and toxicology.
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- Latifa W. Allahou
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialisation Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd.) London BioScience Innovation Centre, 2 Royal College Street, London NW1 0NH, UK
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Yu KH, Hendifar AE, Alese OB, Draper A, Abdelrahim M, Burns E, Khan G, Cockrum P, Bhak RH, Nguyen C, DerSarkissian M, Duh MS, Bahary N. Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Treated With Liposomal Irinotecan. Front Oncol 2021; 11:678070. [PMID: 34336666 PMCID: PMC8319949 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.678070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background The NAPOLI-1 trial demonstrated that liposomal irinotecan in combination with fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV) prolonged survival with a manageable safety profile in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) previously treated with gemcitabine-based therapy. Real-world data on clinical outcomes associated with liposomal irinotecan in NAPOLI-1-based regimens is needed to further substantiate this. Methods This real-world, retrospective chart review study included patients with mPDAC who received NAPOLI-1-based regimens from six academic centers in the United States. Liposomal irinotecan initiation defined the index date. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed with Kaplan-Meier methodology. Results There were 374 patients evaluated; median age was 68 years, and 51% were female. Among 326 patients with baseline ECOG information, approximately 74% had ECOG score <2. Liposomal irinotecan was administered as a doublet with 5-FU in a NAPOLI-1-based regimen in the first line (1L; 16%), 2L (42%), and 3L+ (42%) of the metastatic setting. For patients treated in 1L, 2L, and 3L+, median [95% confidence interval (CI)] OS was 8.0 [5.1, 11.2], 7.3 [5.3, 8.8], and 4.6 [4.0, 5.7] months, and median [95% CI] PFS was 4.2 [2.2, 6.6], 3.0 [2.6, 3.7], and 2.0 [1.7, 2.2] months, respectively. Conclusions Patients in a real-world setting treated with NAPOLI-1-based liposomal irinotecan doublet regimens at academic centers were older with poorer performance status compared to trial patients yet had similar outcomes and efficacy. Furthermore, liposomal irinotecan was frequently used in the 3L+ setting where no treatment has been approved and provided clinical benefit.
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- Kenneth H Yu
- Medicine/Gastrointestinal Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Hematology and Oncology, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Institute for Academic Medicine, Houston Methodist Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Institute for Academic Medicine, Houston Methodist Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Kasi A, McGinnis T, Naik G, Handa S, Williams G, Paluri R. Efficacy and tolerability of the combination of nano-liposomal irinotecan and 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: post-approval clinic experience. J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 12:464-473. [PMID: 34012640 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-20-338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Nano-liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin (5-FU/LV) is the regimen of choice in the 2nd line setting for advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAC). However, real-world data is limited. Our objectives were to elicit the real-word effectiveness and safety of this combination as an advanced line of therapy in pancreatic cancer patients and analyze the impact of prior lines of therapy on survival outcomes with this regimen. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 58 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic PAC, who were treated with at least one dose of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV following cancer progression on prior therapies between August 2015 and December 2018 at the Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Results Median OS was 5.4 (range, 4.2-7) months. Disease control rate (DCR) was highest (84%) for patients given nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV as 2nd line agent after progression on a 1st line gemcitabine-based regimen. However, no significant survival difference was observed between those given nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV after 1st line or beyond the 2nd line (P=0.17). Among those given nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV as 2nd line, use of gemcitabine-inclusive chemotherapy as the 1st line agent did not impact survival (P=0.68). Prior irinotecan exposure and baseline CA 19-9 level did not affect the overall survival (OS) but patients with a higher CA 19-9 level had a significant risk of progression (HR =3.2, P=0.02). Grade 3/4 toxicities were reported in only 19% patients. Conclusions Our report suggests that nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV offers a modest survival benefit with a tolerable safety profile as an advanced line of treatment in patients with advanced PAC.
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- Anup Kasi
- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West & Morningside, NY, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Bang K, Cheon J, Jeong JH, Im HS, Kim KP, Ryoo BY, Yoo C. Clinical outcomes of liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil/leucovorin for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma in patients previously treated with conventional irinotecan-containing chemotherapy. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2021; 13:17588359211003053. [PMID: 33796153 PMCID: PMC7983461 DOI: 10.1177/17588359211003053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus fluorouracil/leucovorin (5-FU/LV) has shown clinical benefit in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPAC) who progressed on gemcitabine-based chemotherapy. However, its role in patients with mPAC previously treated with conventional irinotecan-containing chemotherapy has not been appropriately investigated. Methods In this retrospective analysis, patients with mPAC who received nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV after conventional irinotecan-containing regimen between January 2017 and March 2020, were identified from two referral cancer centers in South Korea. The ratio of time to progression (TTP) with nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV to TTP with conventional irinotecan (TTPr) was analyzed with respect to the duration and cumulative dose of conventional irinotecan treatment. Results In total, 35 patients treated with nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV after the irinotecan-containing regimen were analyzed. The median age was 58 years and 16 (46%) patients were male. The median duration of conventional irinotecan therapy was 4.6 months at a median cumulative dose of 1230 mg. The objective response rate of nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV was 2.9%, and stable disease was achieved in 11 (31.4%) patients. During the median follow-up of 9.2 [95% confidence interval (CI): 7.8-10.5] months, the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 2.0 (95% CI: 1.4-2.6) months and 4.4 (95% CI: 3.6-5.7) months, respectively. The 6-month PFS and OS rates were 16.3% and 37.5%, respectively. The median TTPr was 0.41 (range, 0.07-2.07), showing a negative correlation with the cumulative dose of prior irinotecan therapy (R = -0.37, p = 0.041). A tentative negative correlation between TTPr and duration of prior irinotecan therapy was observed (R = -0.35, p = 0.062). The most common grade 3-4 toxicities were neutropenia (20%) and fatigue (8.6%). Conclusion Nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV showed modest effectiveness and manageable toxicities for patients with mPAC previously treated with conventional irinotecan-containing chemotherapy. The cumulative dose of prior conventional irinotecan therapy may be inversely correlated with the effectiveness of nal-IRI plus 5-FU/LV.
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- Kyunghye Bang
- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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Smith CJ, Bekaii-Saab TS, Cook KD, Eiring RA, Halfdanarson TR, Hanna M, Jin Z, Jochum JA, Ma WW, Mitchell JL, Pitot HC, Jatoi A. Nanoliposomal irinotecan (Nal-IRI)-based chemotherapy after irinotecan -based chemotherapy in patients with pancreas cancer. Pancreatology 2021; 21:379-383. [PMID: 33468394 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nanoliposomal irinotecan (Nal-IRI) is a preferred second-line treatment for metastatic pancreas cancer. It is unclear, however, whether patients who had received irinotecan derive benefit. METHODS Medical records of metastatic pancreas cancer patients who had received irinotecan and then Nal-IRI were reviewed. The primary endpoint was overall survival after the initiation of Nal-IRI (an a priori threshold of >4 months defined success); adverse events and quotes from the medical record on decision-making were also recorded. RESULTS Sixty four patients met eligibility criteria with a median age of 65 years (range: 36, 80 years). The median overall survival from initiation of Nal-IRI was 5.1 months (95% confidence interval (CI): 4.3, 5.6 months). An exploratory comparison, based on no cancer progression with irinotecan versus progression, showed improved survival with Nal-IRI in the former group: 6.1 months (95% CI: 5.1, 9.3 months) versus 4.3 months (95% CI: 2.3, 4.8 months); p = 0.0006. Nal-IRI adverse events occurred as expected. Qualitative data illustrate several themes, including "limited treatment options," which appeared to drive the decision to prescribe Nal-IRI. CONCLUSION Nal-IRI might be considered in pancreas cancer patients who had received irinotecan, particularly in the absence of disease progression with the latter.
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- Caleb J Smith
- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 2779 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Health System, 404 W. Fountain Street, Albert Lea, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI; Onivyde®; also known as pegylated liposomal irinotecan) has been developed with the aim of maximising anti-tumour efficacy while minimising drug-related toxicities compared with the conventional (non-liposomal) formulation of this topoisomerase 1 inhibitor. In combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (5-FU/LV), nal-IRI is the first agent to be specifically approved for use in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) who have progressed following gemcitabine-based therapy. In the pivotal, phase III NAPOLI-1 trial, intravenous administration of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV to gemcitabine-pretreated patients with mPDAC (as a second-line treatment in approximately two-thirds of cases) was associated with a significant ≈ 2-month median overall survival advantage compared with 5-FU/LV alone. Moreover, adding nal-IRI to 5-FU/LV extended survival with a manageable safety profile and without adversely affecting health-related quality of life, thereby producing significant and clinically meaningful gains in quality-adjusted survival relative to 5-FU/LV alone. Complementing the observed efficacy and safety of nal-IRI in NAPOLI-1 are an increasing number of real-world studies, which provide evidence of the effectiveness of this combination therapy in the treatment of mPDAC that has progressed following gemcitabine-based therapy in contemporary clinical practice in Europe, the USA and East Asia. Thus, nal-IRI, in combination with 5-FU/LV, is the first regimen specifically approved for use as a second- or subsequent-line therapy in gemcitabine-pretreated patients with mPDAC and, as such, represents a valuable treatment option in this setting.
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- James E Frampton
- Springer Nature, Mairangi Bay, Private Bag 65901, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand.
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Prager GW, Oehler L, Gerger A, Mlineritsch B, Andel J, Petzer A, Wilthoner K, Sliwa T, Pichler P, Winder T, Heibl S, Gruenberger B, Laengle F, Hubmann E, Korger M, Pecherstorfer M, Djanani A, Neumann HJ, Philipp-Abbrederis K, Wöll E, Trondl R, Arnold-Schrauf C, Eisterer W. Comparison of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in elderly versus younger patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer: Analysis of a multicentre, prospective, non-interventional study. Eur J Cancer 2020; 143:101-112. [PMID: 33296830 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer (PC) ranks among the deadliest malignancies worldwide. In the MPACT study, first-line nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine (nab-P/G) demonstrated activity (median overall survival [OS], 8.7 months) and tolerability in patients with metastatic PC (mPC). However, the clinical evidence of nab-P/G in the elderly (>70 years), who account for the majority of patients with mPC, is limited. This is the first prospective, multicentre, non-interventional study evaluating the tolerability and effectiveness of nab-P/G in younger (≤70 years) versus elderly (>70 years) patients with mPC in the daily clinical routine. METHODS Eligible patients with mPC were treated with nab-P/G and observed until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary objectives were safety and tolerability of nab-P/G, and the secondary objectives were efficacy and real-life dosing. RESULTS A total of 317 patients with mPC (median age, 70 years) were recruited, of which 299, aged ≤70 (n = 162) and >70 (n = 137) years, were eligible for analysis. Baseline characteristics and the safety profile were comparable between the groups. However, fatigue (22.8% versus 13.0%) and decreased appetite (8.8% versus 1.2%) were more frequent in elderly patients. Younger versus elderly patients equally benefited in terms of objective response rate (36% versus 48%), median progression-free survival (5.6 versus 5.5 months; hazard ratio [HR] = 1.03; p = 0.81) and OS (10.6 versus 10.2 months; HR = 0.89; p = 0.4). In addition, the median treatment duration (5 versus 4 cycles), relative dose intensity (70% versus 74%) or reasons for treatment discontinuation were similar. Most patients (56.2% versus 47.4%) benefited from a second-line therapy. CONCLUSION This prospective real-world analysis confirms the feasibility and tolerability of nab-P/G treatment and reveals OS data similar for younger patients and elderly patients aged >70 years. CLINICALTRIALS. GOV REGISTRATION NCT02555813. AUSTRIAN NIS REGISTRY NIS005071.
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- Gerald W Prager
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Oncology, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- Sankt Josef Krankenhaus, Internal Medicine 2, Auhofstraße 189, 1130, Vienna, Wien, Austria.
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- Medical University of Graz, Clinical Institute of Oncology, Auenbruggerplatz 15, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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- Universitätsklinik Salzburg, University Clinic for Internal Medicine III, Müllner Haupstraße 48, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum, Internal Medicine II, Sierningerstraße 170, 4400, Steyr, Austria.
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- Ordensklinikum Linz BHS - EKH, Internal Medicine I, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Seilerstätte 4, 4010, Linz Austria.
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- Landeskrankenhaus Vöcklabruck, Vöcklabruck, Internal Medicine, Hemato-Oncology, Dr. Wilhelm-Bock-Straße 1, 4840 Vöcklabruck, Austria.
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- Hanuschkrankenhaus, Medicine III for Hematology and Oncology, Heinrich-Collin-Straße 30, 1140, Wien, Vienna, Austria.
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- Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten, Internal Medicine I, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, Sankt Pölten, Austria.
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- Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Internal Medicine II, Carinagasse 47, 6807, Feldkirch, Austria.
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- Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, Internal Medicine IV, Grieskirchner Straße 42, 4600, Wels, Austria.
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- Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt, Internal Medicine for Hematology and Internal Oncology, Corvinusring 2-5, 2700, Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
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- Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt, Department of Surgery, Corvinusring 2-5, 2700, Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
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- Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Internal Medicine, Marschallgasse 12, 8020, Graz, Austria.
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- Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Internal Medicine II, Johannes von Gott-Platz 1, 7000, Eisenstadt, Austria.
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, 3500, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Institute of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine I, Institute of Gastroenterology, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, Internal Medicine, Völkermarkter Straße 15-19, 9020, Klagenfurt, Austria.
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Institute of Hematology and Oncology, Internal Medicine V, Institute of Hematology and Oncology, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Krankenhaus Zams, Internal Medicine, Sanatoriumstraße 43, 6511, Zams, Austria.
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- Celgene Austria GmbH, EuroPlaza Building E, Technologiestraße 10, 1120, Vienna, Austria.
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- Klinikum Klagenfurt Am Wörthersee, Internal Medicine and Oncology, Feschnigstraße 11, 9020, Klagenfurt, Austria.
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Kim GP, Surinach A, Corvino FA, Cockrum P, Belanger B, Abushahin L. Real-world outcomes associated with liposomal irinotecan dose reductions in metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Future Oncol 2020; 17:675-688. [PMID: 33070660 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2020-0902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: This study sought to understand the association between liposomal irinotecan dose reductions (DRs) and clinical outcomes among patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Materials & methods: A retrospective study of adult patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated with liposomal irinotecan in the Flatiron Health database was conducted to assess treatment and clinical outcomes. Results: DRs occurred in 28.4% of the 320 patients in the study. Patients with DRs had longer overall survival (7.7 [95% CI: 6.2-10.2]) vs 3.6 [3.2-4.1] months) and time to discontinuation (4.2 [3.0-4.9] vs 1.4 [1.0-1.5] months) than patients without DRs. Results were consistent in a validation analysis requiring three cycles of treatment. Conclusion: Liposomal irinotecan DRs were associated with improved clinical outcomes compared with patients without DRs.
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- George P Kim
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, George Washington University, Washington DC 20052, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Malangone-Monaco E, Doleh Y, Cole A, Noxon V, Antico G, Pishvaian MJ. The economic burden of metastatic pancreatic cancer. Pancreatology 2020; 20:1434-1441. [PMID: 32967794 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Objectives: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a costly disease with a limited life-expectancy as it generally presents as an advanced, metastatic disease. Though current literature suggests cost varies by first line treatment, there is limited real-world knowledge about the economic burden of pancreatic cancer. This study describes the economic burden of pancreatic cancer patients overall and by observed first line treatments. METHODS The IBM MarketScan databases were used to identify adult metastatic PC patients from January 1, 2010 through 3/31/2017. Those without other primary cancers, pregnancy, or prior PC treatment, and with 6 months of continuous enrollment prior to PC were included. Treatment patterns and healthcare utilization and expenditures were measured during the variable-length follow-up period. Continuous measures were presented as per patient per month (PPPM). RESULTS A total of 6,360 patients met all inclusion criteria. Almost half (46.8%) of patients were untreated. Gemcitabine alone (15.6%) and FOLFIRINOX (11.4%) were the most commonly observed first line regimens. Treated patients incurred $17,513 PPPM (Gemcitabine alone) to $27,889 PPPM (FOLFIRINOX) during follow-up. Untreated patients incurred the highest unadjusted ($30,777 PPPM) and adjusted ($20,392 PPPM) cost. CONCLUSIONS Metastatic PC patients incur a high economic burden driven by high utilization of healthcare resources, which varies by first line treatment. Also, the high proportion of untreated patients is alarming as these patients may be the most expensive of all patients. There is an unmet need in these patients for effective treatments that also reduce their economic burden.
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- AstraZeneca, US Medical Affairs; 200 Orchard Ridge Dr. Gaithersburg, 20878, MD, USA
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- IBM Watson Health, Life Sciences, 75 Binney St.,02142, Cambridge MA, USA
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- IBM Watson Health, Life Sciences, 75 Binney St.,02142, Cambridge MA, USA
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- AstraZeneca, US Medical Affairs; 200 Orchard Ridge Dr. Gaithersburg, 20878, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Oncology; 5255 Loughboro Rd NW, 20016, Washington DC, USA
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Koeller J, Surinach A, Arikian SR, Zivkovic M, Janeczko P, Cockrum P, Kim G. Comparing real-world evidence among patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated with liposomal irinotecan. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2020; 12:1758835920944052. [PMID: 32874209 PMCID: PMC7436779 DOI: 10.1177/1758835920944052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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There are questions surrounding the real-world effectiveness of chemotherapeutic treatments for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This literature review compared the clinical characteristics and outcomes of available real-world evidence (RWE) for liposomal irinotecan in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV), a treatment regimen indicated for patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) who previously progressed on gemcitabine-based therapy. A targeted literature search was conducted in the PubMed Central® and Embase® databases to identify available RWE regarding patients with mPDAC receiving liposomal irinotecan published within the last 5 years (January 2014–September 2019). Data were extracted for prior lines of therapy, performance status, overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), duration of exposure, and adverse events. Six studies met inclusion criteria. A comparison of baseline patient characteristics and results with the included evidence reveals a clinically fragile, real-world patient population in terms of age (range: 61–68), prior lines of therapy with 34–61% of patients receiving ⩾2 lines of lines of prior therapy and performance status [49.8–100% of patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0–1]. Studies observed wide OS (range: 5.3–9.4 months) and similar PFS (range: 2.3–4.1 months), with two studies measuring duration of exposure (7.3 weeks, 3.1 months). Patients analyzed by RWE studies tended to be older with significant disease progression, poor performance status, and more heavily pretreated compared with the phase III registrational trial (NAPOLI-1). Despite this, patients treated with liposomal irinotecan + 5-FU/LV therapy had similar outcomes as those in NAPOLI-1.
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- Jim Koeller
- University of Texas at Austin, Center for Pharmacoeconomic Studies, UTHSC, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive - MC 6220, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, George Washington University, Washington, DC
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Scarabel L, Garziera M, Fortuna S, Asaro F, Toffoli G, Geremia S. Soluble HLA-G expression levels and HLA-G/irinotecan association in metastatic colorectal cancer treated with irinotecan-based strategy. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8773. [PMID: 32471996 PMCID: PMC7260212 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65424-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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We here explore the soluble Human Leukocyte Antigen-G (sHLA-G) expression level as clinical biomarker in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). To this aim the sHLA-G protein was measured in plasma samples of 40 patients with mCRC treated with the FOLFIRI (irinotecan (CPT-11) plus 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV)) regimen. The results suggest a link between HLA-G levels and irinotecan (CPT-11) pharmacokinetic, leading to hypothesize a molecular interaction between sHLA-G and CPT-11. This interaction was confirmed experimentally by fluorescence spectroscopy. HLA-G is known to exist in a number of polymorphs that affect both the protein expression levels and its peptide-binding cleft. The interaction between HLA-G polymorphs and CPT-11 was explored by means of computational modelling, confirming the hypothesis that CPT-11 could actually target the peptide binding cleft of the most common HLA-G polymorphs.
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- Lucia Scarabel
- Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy
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- Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy.
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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Su YY, Chiang NJ, Tsai HJ, Yen CJ, Shan YS, Chen LT. The Impact of Liposomal Irinotecan on the Treatment of Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Real-World Experience in a Taiwanese Cohort. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7420. [PMID: 32366911 PMCID: PMC7198559 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-64421-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Liposomal irinotecan plus 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin (nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV) has shown to provide survival benefits for patients with gemcitabine-refractory metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in NAPOLI-1 trial, in which Asian patients experienced more hematological toxicity and subsequent dose modification. A retrospective chart review to investigate the administration pattern, therapeutic efficacy and safety profile of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV in 44 consecutive patients with gemcitabine-refractory advanced PDAC treated between December 2016 and December 2018 in National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taiwan. Most of them had metastatic diseases (88.6%), one-line of prior treatment (72.7%), ECOG PS 0-1 (72.7%) and starting dose of nal-IRI at 60 mg/m2 (≈52 mg/m2 irinotecan free-base) in 65.9%. The overall response rate was 9.1%. The median OS was 6.6 months for the entire cohort, and 7.8 and 2.7 months for patients of ECOG PS 0-1 and>2, respectively. The median OS of ECOG PS 0-1 patients with nal-IRI starting doses at 80 mg/m2 (≈70 mg/m2 irinotecan free-base, n = 13) and 60 mg/m2 (n = 19) were 7.5 and 8.4 months, respectively. Thirty-four percent of patients experienced manageable grade 3-4 hematological toxicity. Our results confirm the clinical benefit of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV for patients of gemcitabine-refractory advanced PDAC with good performance status in a real-world setting.
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- Yung-Yeh Su
- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
- College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Surinach A, Phung T, Abdul-Rahim O, Khushman M. Prolonged response to liposomal irinotecan in a patient with stage IV pancreatic/bile duct cancer previously treated with FOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel. Curr Oncol 2020; 27:e222-e225. [PMID: 32489272 PMCID: PMC7253755 DOI: 10.3747/co.27.5893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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At 9%, and 2% when diagnosed at advanced stage, the 5-year relative survival rate for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (pdac) is the lowest of any cancer. The currently approved treatment options for metastatic pdac in the United States are folfirinox [irinotecan-fluorouracil (5fu)-leucovorin (lv)-oxaliplatin], gemcitabine-nab-paclitaxel, and liposomal irinotecan plus 5fu-lv. Liposomal irinotecan is a novel formulation of irinotecan encapsulated within a lipid bilayer, which favours local metabolic activation. The napoli-1 trial demonstrated the efficacy of liposomal irinotecan in combination with 5fu and lv for the treatment of advanced pdac after progression on gemcitabine-based chemotherapy. The 1-year survival in those patients was 25%; however, none had had irinotecan-refractory disease before treatment with liposomal irinotecan. Furthermore, the U.S. National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend liposomal irinotecan plus 5fu-lv in patients who have received prior fluoropyrimidine-based therapy if no prior irinotecan therapy has been given. Here, we report a male patient with stage iv cancer of pancreas or bile duct (site unconfirmed) who experienced a prolonged (51 weeks) response to liposomal irinotecan plus 5fu-lv despite prior disease progression on irinotecan. Several factors have previously been associated with long-term survival in patients receiving liposomal irinotecan therapy: no prior irinotecan-based chemotherapy, high Karnofsky performance status score, age 65 years or less, serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 less than 59 U/mL, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio 5 or less, and absence of liver metastasis. The patient in the present report had none of those characteristics indicative of long-term survival, except his age at diagnosis-47 years.
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- A Surinach
- Real World Evidence Solutions, Genesis Research, Hoboken, NJ, U.S.A
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- Department of Pathology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiology, The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, U.S.A
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- Department of Oncology, Mitchell Cancer Institute, The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, U.S.A
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Kieler M, Unseld M, Bianconi D, Schindl M, Kornek GV, Scheithauer W, Prager GW. Impact of New Chemotherapy Regimens on the Treatment Landscape and Survival of Locally Advanced and Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Patients. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9030648. [PMID: 32121198 PMCID: PMC7141274 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: New chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer have changed the therapy paradigm. We aimed to assess their impact on the treatment landscape and clinical outcome at our academic institution. Methods: In this single institutional posthoc registry analysis, we assessed characteristics and survival rates from all patients with locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer who started a systemic treatment between 01/2011 and 12/2017. Survival analyses were performed by Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards model. Results: A total of 301 patients started a systemic treatment in the observation period. In the first line treatment, we observed a shift from the four different main regimens (gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, modified FOLFIRINOX, gemcitabine/oxaliplatin +/− erlotinib or gemcitabine alone) to gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel and modified FOLFIRINOX that add up to more than 80% of administered first line treatments in each of the time cohorts (2011–2013 vs. 2014–2017). The rate for first line modified FOLFIRINOX treatment was balanced between the two groups (19% and 15%). Median overall survival differed significantly between the two time cohorts (8.89 versus 11.9 months, p = 0.035). Survival rates for different first to second line treatment sequences (modified FOLFIRINOX to gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel to fluoropyrimidines plus nanoliposomal irinotecan, or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel to fluoropyrimidines plus oxaliplatin) were not significantly different and median overall survival ranged from 14.27 to 15.64 months. Conclusion: Our study provides real-world evidence for the effectiveness of the new chemotherapy regimens and underscores the importance of the choice of the front-line regimen when considering different sequencing strategies.
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- Markus Kieler
- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Unit, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.K.); (M.U.); (D.B.); (G.V.K.); (W.S.)
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Real-World Dosing Patterns and Outcomes of Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Treated With a Liposomal Irinotecan Regimen in the United States. Pancreas 2020; 49:193-200. [PMID: 32011529 PMCID: PMC7028474 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) is a topoisomerase inhibitor proven to improve survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC). This study describes real-world characteristics of patients treated with nal-IRI for mPC. METHODS Patients 18 years or older diagnosed with stage IV mPC and treated with nal-IRI were selected retrospectively from a deidentified electronic health record database of more than 2 million US cancer patients. Demographics, clinical and dosing characteristics, and treatment outcomes were collected. RESULTS Of 257 total patients, 145 (57%) received nal-IRI as first- or second-line therapy. Median nal-IRI treatment duration was 51 days, longer when nal-IRI was used as first/second versus as third-line therapy or later (62 vs 44.5 days). Seventy patients (27.2%) experienced dose modification. Median time to treatment discontinuation was 2.3 versus 1.6 months for first-/second- versus third-line therapy or later, respectively. Median overall survival from nal-IRI initiation was 5.6 versus 4.1 months for first-/second- versus third-line therapy or later, respectively. Prior irinotecan treatment, baseline serum albumin less than 40 g/L, and baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio greater than 5 were associated with reduced overall survival. CONCLUSIONS This is the first large US study of real-world US mPC patients treated with nal-IRI. These results, comparable to the NAPOLI-1 trial, can help inform future studies and the efficacy of nal-IRI in mPC therapy.
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Pharmacokinetics of mitomycin-c lipidic prodrug entrapped in liposomes and clinical correlations in metastatic colorectal cancer patients. Invest New Drugs 2020; 38:1411-1420. [DOI: 10.1007/s10637-020-00897-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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