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Regua AT, Bindal S, Najjar MK, Zhuang C, Khan M, Arrigo ABJ, Gonzalez AO, Zhang XR, Zhu JJ, Watabe K, Lo HW. Dual inhibition of the TrkA and JAK2 pathways using entrectinib and pacritinib suppresses the growth and metastasis of HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancers. Cancer Lett 2024; 597:217023. [PMID: 38852701 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.217023] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) are difficult to treat and associated with poor prognosis. Despite showing initial response, HER2-positive breast cancers often acquire resistance to HER2-targeted therapies, and TNBC lack effective therapies. To overcome these clinical challenges, we evaluated the therapeutic utility of co-targeting TrkA and JAK2/STAT3 pathways in these breast cancer subtypes. Here, we report the novel combination of FDA-approved TrkA inhibitors (Entrectinib or Larotrectinib) and JAK2 inhibitors (Pacritinib or Ruxolitinib) synergistically inhibited in vitro growth of HER2-positive breast cancer cells and TNBC cells. The Entrectinib-Pacritinib combination inhibited the breast cancer stem cell subpopulation, reduced expression of stemness genes, SOX2 and MYC, and induced apoptosis. The Entrectinib-Pacritinib combination suppressed orthotopic growth of HER2-positive Trastuzumab-refractory breast cancer xenografts and basal patient-derived xenograft (PDXs), reduced tumoral SOX2 and MYC, and induced apoptosis in both mouse models. The Entrectinib-Pacritinib combination inhibited overall metastatic burden, and brain and bone metastases of intracardially inoculated TNBC cells without toxicity. Together, our results demonstrate for the first time that co-inhibition of TrkA and JAK2 synergistically suppresses breast cancer growth and metastasis, thereby providing preclinical evidence that supports future clinical evaluations.
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- Angelina T Regua
- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
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Wang Y, Xing J, Liang Y, Liang H, Liang N, Li J, Yin G, Li X, Zhang K. The structure and function of multifunctional protein ErbB3 binding protein 1 (Ebp1) and its role in diseases. Cell Biol Int 2024; 48:1069-1079. [PMID: 38884348 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.12196] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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ErbB3-binding protein 1(Ebp1) has two isoforms, p42 Ebp1 and p48 Ebp1, both of which can regulate cell growth and differentiation. But these isoforms often have opposite effects, including contradictory roles in regulation of cell growth in different tissues and cells. P48 Ebp1 belongs to the full-length sequence, while conformational changes in the crystal structure of p42 Ebp1 reveals a lack of an α helix at the amino terminus. Due to the differences in the structures of these two isoforms, they have different binding partners and protein modifications. Ebp1 can function as both an oncogene and a tumor suppressor factor. However, the underlying mechanisms by which these two isoforms exert opposite functions are still not fully understood. In this review, we summarize the genes and the structures of protein of these two isoforms, protein modifications, binding partners and the association of different isoforms with diseases.
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- Ying Wang
- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- ShanXi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, State Key Breeding Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Mahajan AT, Shivani, Datusalia AK, Coluccini C, Coghi P, Chaudhary S. Pyrazolo[1,5- a]pyrimidine as a Prominent Framework for Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase (Trk) Inhibitors-Synthetic Strategies and SAR Insights. Molecules 2024; 29:3560. [PMID: 39124968 PMCID: PMC11314189 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153560] [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: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Tropomyosin receptor kinases (Trks) are transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases named TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC and encoded by the NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes, respectively. These kinases have attracted significant attention and represent a promising therapeutic target for solid tumor treatment due to their vital role in cellular signaling pathways. First-generation TRK inhibitors, i.e., Larotrectinib sulfate and Entrectinib, received clinical approval in 2018 and 2019, respectively. However, the use of these inhibitors was significantly limited because of the development of resistance due to mutations. Fortunately, the second-generation Trk inhibitor Repotrectinib (TPX-0005) was approved by the FDA in November 2023, while Selitrectinib (Loxo-195) has provided an effective solution to this issue. Another macrocycle-based analog, along with many other TRK inhibitors, is currently in clinical trials. Two of the three marketed drugs for NTRK fusion cancers feature a pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidine nucleus, prompting medicinal chemists to develop numerous novel pyrazolopyrimidine-based molecules to enhance clinical applications. This article focuses on a comprehensive review of chronological synthetic developments and the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives as Trk inhibitors. This article will also provide comprehensive knowledge and future directions to the researchers working in the field of medicinal chemistry by facilitating the structural modification of pyrazolo [1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives to synthesize more effective novel chemotherapeutics as TRK inhibitors.
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- Amol T. Mahajan
- Laboratory of Bioactive Heterocycles and Catalysis (BHC Lab), Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli (Transit Campus), Bijnor–Sisendi Road, Near CRPF Base Camp, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow 226002, India; (A.T.M.); (S.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Heterocycles and Catalysis (BHC Lab), Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli (Transit Campus), Bijnor–Sisendi Road, Near CRPF Base Camp, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow 226002, India; (A.T.M.); (S.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Neurotherapeutics, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli (Transit Campus), Bijnor–Sisendi Road, Near CRPF Base Camp, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow 226002, India;
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- Institute of New Drug Development, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Laboratory for Drug Discovery from Natural Resources & Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Heterocycles and Catalysis (BHC Lab), Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli (Transit Campus), Bijnor–Sisendi Road, Near CRPF Base Camp, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow 226002, India; (A.T.M.); (S.)
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Willis C, Au T, Hejazi A, Griswold C, Schabath MB, Thompson J, Malhotra J, Federman N, Ko G, Appukkuttan S, Warnock N, Kong SX, Hocum B, Brixner D, Stenehjem D. Clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of patients with NTRK fusion-positive solid tumors: A multisite cohort study at US academic cancer centers. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2024; 30:672-683. [PMID: 38950155 PMCID: PMC11217863 DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2024.30.7.672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusions are rare oncogenic drivers prevalent in 0.3% of solid tumors. They are most common in salivary gland cancer (2.6%), thyroid cancer (1.6%), and soft-tissue sarcoma (1.5%). Currently, there are 2 US Food and Drug Administration-approved targeted therapies for NTRK gene fusions: larotrectinib, approved in 2018, and entrectinib, approved in 2019. To date, the real-world uptake of tyrosine receptor kinase inhibitor (TRKi) use for NTRK-positive solid tumors in academic cancer centers remains largely unknown. OBJECTIVE To describe the demographics, clinical and genomic characteristics, and testing and treatment patterns of patients with NTRK-positive solid tumors treated at US academic cancer centers. METHODS This was a retrospective chart review study conducted in academic cancer centers in the United States. All patients diagnosed with an NTRK fusion-positive (NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3) solid tumor (any stage) and who received cancer treatment at participating sites between January 1, 2012, and July 1, 2023, were included in this study. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, genomic characteristics, NTRK testing data, and treatment patterns were collected from electronic medical records and analyzed using descriptive statistics as appropriate. RESULTS In total, 6 centers contributed data for 55 patients with NTRK-positive tumors. The mean age was 49.3 (SD = 20.5) years, 51% patients were female, and the majority were White (78%). The median duration of time from cancer diagnosis to NTRK testing was 85 days (IQR = 44-978). At the time of NTRK testing, 64% of patients had stage IV disease, compared with 33% at cancer diagnosis. Prevalent cancer types in the overall cohort included head and neck (15%), thyroid (15%), brain (13%), lung (13%), and colorectal (11%). NTRK1 fusions were most common (45%), followed by NTRK3 (40%) and NTRK2 (15%). Across all lines of therapy, 51% of patients (n = 28) received a TRKi. Among TRKi-treated patients, 71% had stage IV disease at TRKi initiation. The median time from positive NTRK test to initiation of TRKi was 48 days (IQR = 9-207). TRKis were commonly given as first-line (30%) or second-line (48%) therapies. Median duration of therapy was 610 (IQR = 182-764) days for TRKi use and 207.5 (IQR = 42-539) days for all other first-line therapies. CONCLUSIONS This study reports on contemporary real-world NTRK testing patterns and use of TRKis in solid tumors, including time between NTRK testing and initiation of TRKi therapy and duration of TRKi therapy.
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- Connor Willis
- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- University of California, Los Angeles, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Duluth
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M Al-Subaie A, Kamaraj B, Ahmad F, Alsamman K. Unraveling the molecular mechanism of novel leukemia mutations on NTRK2 (A203T & R458G) and NTRK3 (E176D & L449F) genes using molecular dynamics simulations approach. F1000Res 2024; 12:345. [PMID: 39119195 PMCID: PMC11307142 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.131013.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background: NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 are members of the neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinases (NTRK) family, which encode TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC receptors, respectively. Hematologic cancers are also linked to point mutations in the NTRK gene's kinase domain. Trk fusions are the most common genetic change associated with oncogenic activity in Trk-driven liquid tumors. Thus, point mutations in NTRK genes may also play a role in tumorigenesis. The structural and functional effect of mutations in Trk-B & Trk-C proteins remains unclear. Methods: In this research, Homology (threading-based approach) modeling and the all-atom molecular dynamics simulations approaches are applied to examine the structural and functional behavior of native and mutant Trk-B and Trk-C proteins at the molecular level. Results: The result of this study reveals how the mutations in Trk-B (A203T & R458G) and Trk-C (E176D & L449F) proteins lost their stability and native conformations. The Trk-B mutant A203T became more flexible than the native protein, whereas the R458G mutation became more rigid than the native conformation of the Trk-B protein. Also, the Trk-C mutations (E176D & L449F) become more rigid compared to the native structure. Conclusions: This structural transition may interrupt the function of Trk-B and Trk-C proteins. Observing the impact of NTRK-2/3 gene alterations at the atomic level could aid in discovering a viable treatment for Trk-related leukemias.
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- Abeer M Al-Subaie
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Jubail, , Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
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Darlami O, Pun R, Ahn SH, Kim SH, Shin D. Macrocyclization strategy for improving candidate profiles in medicinal chemistry. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 272:116501. [PMID: 38754142 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116501] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Macrocycles are defined as cyclic compounds with 12 or more members. In medicinal chemistry, they are categorized based on their core chemistry into cyclic peptides and macrocycles. Macrocycles are advantageous because of their structural diversity and ability to achieve high affinity and selectivity towards challenging targets that are often not addressable by conventional small molecules. The potential of macrocyclization to optimize drug-like properties while maintaining adequate bioavailability and permeability has been emphasized as a key innovation in medicinal chemistry. This review provides a detailed case study of the application of macrocyclization over the past 5 years, starting from the initial analysis of acyclic active compounds to optimization of the resulting macrocycles for improved efficacy and drug-like properties. Additionally, it illustrates the strategic value of macrocyclization in contemporary drug discovery efforts.
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- Om Darlami
- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Hambakmoe-ro 191, Yeunsu-gu, Incheon, 21935, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Hambakmoe-ro 191, Yeunsu-gu, Incheon, 21935, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Gangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Gangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Hambakmoe-ro 191, Yeunsu-gu, Incheon, 21935, Republic of Korea.
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Nakata E, Osone T, Ogawa T, Taguchi T, Hattori K, Kohsaka S. Prevalence of neurotrophic tropomyosin receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion gene positivity in patients with solid tumors in Japan. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7351. [PMID: 38925616 PMCID: PMC11199329 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7351] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Members of the neurotrophic tropomyosin receptor kinase (NTRK) gene family, NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 encode TRK receptor tyrosine kinases. Intra- or inter-chromosomal gene rearrangements produce NTRK gene fusions encoding fusion proteins which are oncogenic drivers in various solid tumors. METHODS This study investigated the prevalence of NTRK fusion genes and identified fusion partners in Japanese patients with solid tumors recorded in the Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced Therapeutics database of comprehensive genomic profiling test. RESULTS In the analysis population (n = 46,621), NTRK fusion genes were detected in 91 patients (0.20%). The rate was higher in pediatric cases (<18 years; 1.69%) than in adults (0.16%). NTRK gene fusions were identified in 21 different solid tumor types involving 38 different partner genes including 22 (57.9%) previously unreported NTRK gene fusions. The highest frequency of NTRK gene fusions was head and neck cancer (1.31%) and thyroid cancer (1.31%), followed by soft tissue sarcoma (STS; 0.91%). A total of 97 NTRK fusion gene partners were analyzed involving mainly NTRK1 (49.5%) or NTRK3 (44.2%) gene fusions. The only fusion gene detected in head and neck cancer was ETV6::NTRK3 (n = 22); in STS, ETV6::NTRK3 (n = 7) and LMNA::NTRK1 (n = 5) were common. Statistically significant mutual exclusivity of NTRK fusions with alterations was confirmed in TP53, KRAS, and APC. NTRK gene fusion was detected from 11 STS cases: seven unclassified sarcoma, three sarcoma NOS, and one Ewing sarcoma. CONCLUSIONS NTRK gene fusion identification in solid tumors enables accurate diagnosis and potential TRK inhibitor therapy.
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- Eiji Nakata
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryOkayama UniversityOkayamaJapan
- Center for Comprehensive Genomic MedicineOkayama University HospitalOkayamaJapan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesOkayama UniversityOkayamaJapan
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- Medical Affairs & PharmacovigilanceBayer Yakuhin, LtdOsakaJapan
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- Medical Affairs & PharmacovigilanceBayer Yakuhin, LtdOsakaJapan
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Evsei A, Birceanu-Corobea AL, Ghita M, Copca N. Secretory Carcinoma of the Breast with Apocrine Differentiation-A Peculiar Entity. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:924. [PMID: 38929541 PMCID: PMC11205933 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60060924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Secretory carcinoma of the breast is an uncommon histological subtype of breast cancer. There is little research on this entity and only a few larger studies, which lack consensus. We aim to report a particular apocrine differentiation in this subtype and ponder upon the clinical outcome of this case. Case presentation: We report the case of a 72-year-old female patient who presented to our hospital with a suspicious breast tumor. Core biopsy and mastectomy showed a low-grade breast carcinoma, a secretory subtype with apocrine differentiation. Immunohistochemistry confirmed both the secretory nature and the apocrine nature of the tumor cells. Surgical excision was considered curative and the patient is under long-term surveillance for any recurrences. Conclusions: There is very little research on the clinical behavior of secretory carcinomas with apocrine differentiation. The clinical outcome is unknown and, unfortunately, besides surgery, no other adjuvant treatments have shown efficacy. Further studies on long-term clinical progression are required for this rare entity.
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- Anca Evsei
- Department of Pathology, Saint Mary Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Pathoteam Diagnostic, Pathology Laboratory, 051923 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, Saint Mary Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
- Pathoteam Diagnostic, Pathology Laboratory, 051923 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery II, Saint Mary Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
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Patel A, Gulhati P. Molecular Landscape and Therapeutic Strategies against Colorectal Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1551. [PMID: 38672633 PMCID: PMC11049251 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16081551] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Although the overall incidence of CRC is decreasing, the incidence of young-onset CRC, characterized by a diagnosis of CRC before age 50, is increasing. Outcomes for CRC patients are improving, partly due to comprehensive molecular characterization of tumors and novel therapeutic strategies. Advances in genomic and transcriptomic analyses using blood- and tumor-tissue-based sequencing have facilitated identification of distinct tumor subtypes harboring unique biological characteristics and therapeutic vulnerabilities. These insights have led to the development and incorporation of targeted therapies and immunotherapy in CRC treatment. In this review, we discuss the molecular landscape and key oncogenes/tumor suppressors contributing to CRC tumorigenesis, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. We also discuss personalized therapeutic strategies for subsets of CRC patients and provide an overview of evolving novel treatments being evaluated in clinical trials.
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- Aakash Patel
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Park H, Lee CH. The contribution of the nervous system in the cancer progression. BMB Rep 2024; 57:167-175. [PMID: 38523371 PMCID: PMC11058356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Cancer progression is driven by genetic mutations, environmental factors, and intricate interactions within the tumor microenvironment (TME). The TME comprises of diverse cell types, such as cancer cells, immune cells, stromal cells, and neuronal cells. These cells mutually influence each other through various factors, including cytokines, vascular perfusion, and matrix stiffness. In the initial or developmental stage of cancer, neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor are associated with poor prognosis of various cancers by communicating with cancer cells, immune cells, and peripheral nerves within the TME. Over the past decade, research has been conducted to prevent cancer growth by controlling the activation of neurotrophic factors within tumors, exhibiting a novel attemt in cancer treatment with promising results. More recently, research focusing on controlling cancer growth through regulation of the autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, has gained significant attention. Sympathetic signaling predominantly promotes tumor progression, while the role of parasympathetic signaling varies among different cancer types. Neurotransmitters released from these signalings can directly or indirectly affect tumor cells or immune cells within the TME. Additionally, sensory nerve significantly promotes cancer progression. In the advanced stage of cancer, cancer-associated cachexia occurs, characterized by tissue wasting and reduced quality of life. This process involves the pathways via brainstem growth and differentiation factor 15-glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor receptor alpha-like signaling and hypothalamic proopiomelanocortin neurons. Our review highlights the critical role of neurotrophic factors as well as central nervous system on the progression of cancer, offering promising avenues for targeted therapeutic strategies. [BMB Reports 2024; 57(4): 167-175].
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- Hongryeol Park
- Department of Tissue Morphogenesis, Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Muenster D-48149, Germany, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
- Program of Material Science for Medicine and Pharmaceutics, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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Moriwaki K, Ayani Y, Kuwabara H, Terada T, Higashino M, Kawata R. Differential expression of TRKB tyrosine kinase in the two histological types of parotid salivary duct carcinoma with cancer aggressiveness. Oral Oncol 2024; 151:106751. [PMID: 38479153 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106751] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Parotid salivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is a rare and aggressive parotid gland carcinoma (PGC). SDC has two origins: de novo and ex pleomorphic adenoma (SDC ex PA); however, because of its rarity, the clinical and molecular features of the two types of SDC are not sufficiently understood. Here, we studied the differences in their clinicopathological and molecular features using clinical specimens while comparing them to those of adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC), an intermediate-grade PGC. Clinicopathological analysis of tissues from patients with PGC revealed significant associations between histological types and malignant phenotypes, including nodal metastasis, recurrence, vascular invasion, and neural invasion, and revealed more malignant phenotypes of de novo SDC than of SDC ex PA. The de novo SDC showed a significantly higher frequency of intra-neural invasion (intra-NI) and vascular invasion than AdCC and SDC ex PA. PGCs with high intra-NI were significantly correlated with malignant phenotypes and survival rates. Recently, we observed the overexpression of tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TRKB), a receptor tyrosine kinase, in PGC cells. Here, immunohistochemical and clinicopathological analyses showed that TRKB was highly expressed in SDC cells, particularly de novo SDC cells, and was significantly associated with poor survival and highly malignant phenotypes, including intra-NI and vascular invasion. Collectively, these data show that TRKB expression is significantly elevated in PGC, particularly in de novo SDC, and can be one of the biomarkers of their aggressiveness.
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- Kazumasa Moriwaki
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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Zhang W, Schmitz AA, Kallionpää RE, Perälä M, Pitkänen N, Tukiainen M, Alanne E, Jöhrens K, Schulze-Rath R, Farahmand B, Zong J. Neurotrophic-tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusion in papillary thyroid cancer: A clinicogenomic biobank and record linkage study from Finland. Oncotarget 2024; 15:106-116. [PMID: 38329731 PMCID: PMC10852057 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28555] [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: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Selective tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) inhibitors are approved targeted therapies for patients with solid tumors harboring a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusion. Country-specific estimates of NTRK gene fusion frequency, and knowledge on the characteristics of affected patients, are limited. We identified patients with histologically-confirmed papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) from Finland's Auria Biobank. TRK protein expression was determined by pan-TRK immunohistochemistry. Immuno-stained tumor samples were scored by a certified pathologist. Gene fusions and other co-occurring gene alterations were identified by next generation sequencing. Patient characteristics and vital status were determined from linked hospital electronic health records (EHRs). Patients were followed from 1 year before PTC diagnosis until death. 6/389 (1.5%) PTC patients had an NTRK gene fusion (all NTRK3); mean age 43.8 years (and none had comorbidities) at PTC diagnosis. Gene fusion partners were EML4 (n = 3), ETV6 (n = 2), and RBPMS (n = 1). Of 3/6 patients with complete EHRs, all received radioactive iodine ablation only and were alive at end of follow-up (median observation, 9.12 years). In conclusion, NTRK gene fusion is infrequent in patients with PTC. Linkage of biobank samples to EHRs is feasible in describing the characteristics and outcomes of patients with PTC and potentially other cancer types.
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- Wei Zhang
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc, Whippany, NJ 07981, USA
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- Auria Biobank, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Auria Biobank, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Auria Biobank, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Auria Biobank, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Western Finland Cancer Centre, Turku, Finland
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- Dresden University Hospital, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc, Whippany, NJ 07981, USA
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Xiang S, Lu X. Selective type II TRK inhibitors overcome xDFG mutation mediated acquired resistance to the second-generation inhibitors selitrectinib and repotrectinib. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:517-532. [PMID: 38322338 PMCID: PMC10840435 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Neurotrophic receptor kinase (NTRK) fusions are actionable oncogenic drivers of multiple pediatric and adult solid tumors, and tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) has been considered as an attractive therapeutic target for "pan-cancer" harboring these fusions. Currently, two generations TRK inhibitors have been developed. The representative second-generation inhibitors selitrectinib and repotrectinib were designed to overcome clinic acquired resistance of the first-generation inhibitors larotrectinib or entrectinib resulted from solvent-front and gatekeeper on-target mutations. However, xDFG (TRKAG667C/A/S, homologous TRKCG696C/A/S) and some double mutations still confer resistance to selitrectinib and repotrectinib, and overcoming these resistances represents a major unmet clinical need. In this review, we summarize the acquired resistance mechanism of the first- and second-generation TRK inhibitors, and firstly put forward the emerging selective type II TRK inhibitors to overcome xDFG mutations mediated resistance. Additionally, we concluded our perspectives on new challenges and future directions in this field.
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- Shuang Xiang
- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Karakas C, Giampoli EJ, Love T, Hicks DG, Velez MJ. Validation and interpretation of Pan-TRK immunohistochemistry: a practical approach and challenges with interpretation. Diagn Pathol 2024; 19:10. [PMID: 38200576 PMCID: PMC10777531 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-023-01426-5] [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: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Actionable, solid tumor activating neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) fusions are best detected via nucleic acid-based assays, while Pan-TRK immunohistochemistry (IHC) serves as a reasonable screening modality. We describe a practical and cost-effective approach to validate pan-TRK and discuss challenges that may be encountered. METHODS Pan-TRK Clone EPR17341 was validated in accordance with the 2014 consensus statements set forth by the College of American Pathologists. Confirmation of IHC results were guided by the European Society of Medical Oncology recommendations for standard methods to detect NTRK fusions. RESULTS Within 36 samples, ETV6-NTRK3 (n = 8) and TPM4-NTRK3 (n = 1) fusions were confirmed. ETV6-NTRK3 fusion positive cases revealed cytoplasmic and nuclear staining. A TPM4-NTRK3 fusion positive high grade malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor revealed diffuse cytoplasmic staining. A high grade ovarian serous carcinoma revealed focal punctate staining and revealed a non-actionable NTRK1 truncation at intron 2. Diffuse cytoplasmic staining was observed in a case of fusion-negative polymorphous adenocarcinoma. Wild-type expression of TRK in pulmonary meningothelial-like nodules was discovered following a false-positive IHC interpretation. CONCLUSION Pan-TRK IHC shows some utility as a diagnostic and surrogate marker for NTRK screening however, physiologic or non-specific expression may lead to false-positive results.
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- Cansu Karakas
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computation Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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Al-Qadhi MA, Allam HA, Fahim SH, Yahya TAA, Ragab FAF. Design and synthesis of certain 7-Aryl-2-Methyl-3-Substituted Pyrazolo{1,5-a}Pyrimidines as multikinase inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 262:115918. [PMID: 37922829 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Four new series 7a-e, 8a-e, 9a-e, and 10a-e of 7-aryl-3-substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines were synthesized and tested for their RTK and STK inhibitory activity. Compound 7d demonstrated potent enzymatic inhibitory activity against TrkA and ALK2 with IC50 0.087and 0.105 μM, respectively, and potent antiproliferative activity against KM12 and EKVX cell lines with IC50 0.82 and 4.13 μM, respectively. Compound 10e showed good enzyme inhibitory activity against TrkA, ALK2, c-KIT, EGFR, PIM1, CK2α, CHK1, and CDK2 in submicromolar values. Additionally 10e revealed antiproliferative activity against MCF7, HCT116 and EKVX with IC50 3.36, 1.40 and 3.49 μM, respectively; with good safety profile. Moreover, 10e showed cell cycle arrest at the G1/S phase and G1 phase in MCF7 and HCT116 cells with good apoptotic effect. Molecular docking studies were fulfilled for compound 10e and illustrated good interaction with the hot spots of the active site of the tested enzymes.
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- Mustafa A Al-Qadhi
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sana'a University, P.O. Box, 18084, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo, P.O. Box, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo, P.O. Box, 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sana'a University, P.O. Box, 18084, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo, P.O. Box, 11562, Egypt
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Cuello M, García-Rivello H, Huamán-Garaicoa F, Irigoyen-Piñeiros P, Lara-Torres CO, Rizzo MM, Ticona-Castro M, Trejo R, Zoroquiain P. Detection of NTRK gene fusions in solid tumors: recommendations from a Latin American group of oncologists and pathologists. Future Oncol 2023; 19:2669-2682. [PMID: 38088163 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2023-0552] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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NTRK gene fusions have been detected in more than 25 types of tumors and their prevalence is approximately 0.3% in solid tumors. This low prevalence makes identifying patients who could benefit from TRK inhibitors a considerable challenge. Furthermore, while numerous papers on the evaluation of NTRK fusion genes are available, not all countries have guidelines that are suitable for their setting, as is the case with Latin America. Therefore, a group of oncologists and pathologists from several countries in Latin America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay) met to discuss and reach consensus on how to identify patients with NTRK gene fusions in solid tumors. To do so, they developed a practical algorithm, considering their specific situation and limitations.
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- Mauricio Cuello
- Academic Unit of Oncology, Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Departmento of Clinical Pathology, Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica (IMTIB), Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Salud Integral (ISAIN), Universidad Católica, Santiago de Guayaquil (Ecuador), Department of Pathology, Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer del Ecuador (SOLCA), Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Ciudad de México, México
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- Cancer Immunobiology Laboratory, Instituto de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IIMT), Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Austral, Derqui-Pilar, Argentina
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Austral, Derqui-Pilar, Argentina
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- Service of Medical Oncology, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, EsSalud - Jesús María, Lima (Perú), Clínica Montefiori, La Molina, Lima, Perú
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Ciudad de México, México
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- Pathology Department, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Schengrund CL. The Ying and Yang of Ganglioside Function in Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5362. [PMID: 38001622 PMCID: PMC10670608 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15225362] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The plethora of information about the expression of cancer cell-associated gangliosides, their role(s) in signal transduction, and their potential usefulness in the development of cancer treatments makes this an appropriate time to review these enigmatic glycosphingolipids. Evidence, reflecting the work of many, indicates that (1) expression of specific gangliosides, not generally found in high concentrations in most normal human cells, can be linked to certain types of cancer. (2) Gangliosides can affect the ability of cells to interact either directly or indirectly with growth factor receptors, thereby changing such things as a cell's mobility, rate of proliferation, and metastatic ability. (3) Anti-ganglioside antibodies have been tested, with some success, as potential treatments for certain cancers. (4) Cancer-associated gangliosides shed into the circulation can (a) affect immune cell responsiveness either positively or negatively, (b) be considered as diagnostic markers, and (c) be used to look for recurrence. (5) Cancer registries enable investigators to evaluate data from sufficient numbers of patients to obtain information about potential therapies. Despite advances that have been made, a discussion of possible approaches to identifying additional treatment strategies to inhibit metastasis, responsible for the majority of deaths of cancer patients, as well as for treating therapy-resistant tumors, is included.
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- Cara-Lynne Schengrund
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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Wang Z, Wang J, Wang Y, Xiang S, Zhou H, Song S, Song X, Tu Z, Zhou Y, Ding K, Zhang ZM, Zhang Z, Lu X. Structure-Based Optimization of the Third Generation Type II Macrocycle TRK Inhibitors with Improved Activity against Solvent-Front, xDFG, and Gatekeeper Mutations. J Med Chem 2023; 66:12950-12965. [PMID: 37676745 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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The solvent-front (SF), gatekeeper, and xDFG motif mutations of tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) mediating acquired resistance of larotrectinib and entrectinib represent an unmet clinical need. To date, no effective drugs are being approved to overcome these mutants. Thus, a series of macrocycle compounds were designed and synthesized as new type II TRK inhibitors to combat clinically relevant mutations. The representative compound 10g exhibited excellent potency against wide type TRKA/C, TRKAG595R, TRKAG667C, and TRKAF589L with IC50 values of 5.21, 4.51, 6.77, 1.42, and 6.13 nM, respectively, and a good kinome selectivity against 378 kinases. 10g also strongly suppressed the proliferation of Ba/F3 cells transfected with SF, GK, xDFG, and others (Val to Met) single mutants with IC50 values of 1.43-47.56 nM. Moreover, 10g demonstrated ideal antitumor efficacy in both BaF3-CD74-NTRK1G595R and BaF3-CD74-NTRK1G667C xenograft models. The study provides a promising lead compound for pan-anticancer drug discovery.
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- Zuqin Wang
- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), Guangzhou City Key Laboratory of Precision Chemical Drug Development, School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Shen K, Zhu J, Zhou S, Jin X, Zhai W, Sun L, Wu J, Yu Z. Epithelial Membrane Protein-3 and Chitinase-3-like Protein-1 as New Prognostic Predictors of Glioma, a Two-Gene Study. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:8686-8702. [PMID: 37887529 PMCID: PMC10605675 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30100629] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common primary intracranial tumor, with a high degree of malignancy, poor therapeutic effect, and poor prognosis. According to previous studies, CHI3L1 and EMP3 are two independent tumor predictors that are of great significance for the prognostic prediction of other tumors, and their expression levels may be related to the prognosis of glioma patients. METHODS using Oncomine, Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA), the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA), cBioPortal, LinkedOmics, and other databases, 693 glioma patients were screened to analyze the relationship between EMP3 and CHI3L1 expression and prognosis in glioma patients. RESULTS low-grade glioma patients with a low expression of EMP3/CHI3L1 had a better prognosis, and the combination of EMP3/CHI3L1 is a new predictor for glioma patients. CONCLUSION We used the TCGA and CGGA databases to analyze the effect of EMP3 and CHI3L1 expression on the prognosis of glioma patients and their correlation with gene expression using bioinformation analysis. The results showed that low-grade glioma patients with a low expression of EMP3 and CHI3L1 had a better prognosis, and EMP3 and CHI3L1 co-expression genes were correlated. The combination of these two factors could be a new prognostic index for glioma patients.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou 215006, China; (K.S.); (J.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (W.Z.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou 215006, China; (K.S.); (J.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (W.Z.); (L.S.)
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Zito Marino F, Buono S, Montella M, Giannatiempo R, Messina F, Casaretta G, Arpino G, Vita G, Fiorentino F, Insabato L, Sgambato A, Orditura M, Franco R, Accardo M. NTRK gene aberrations in triple-negative breast cancer: detection challenges using IHC, FISH, RT-PCR, and NGS. J Pathol Clin Res 2023; 9:367-377. [PMID: 37143440 PMCID: PMC10397374 DOI: 10.1002/cjp2.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is usually an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. The neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusions are cancer type-agnostic emerging biomarkers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA, for the selection of patients for targeted therapy. The main aim of our study was to investigate the frequency of NTRK aberrations, i.e. fusions, gene copy number gain, and amplification, in a series of TNBC using different methods. A total of 83 TNBCs were analyzed using pan-TRK immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and RNA-based next-generation sequencing (NGS). Of 83 cases, 16 showed pan-TRK positivity although no cases had NTRK-fusions. Indeed, FISH showed four cases carrying an atypical NTRK1 pattern consisting of one fusion signal and one/more single green signals, but all cases were negative for fusion by NGS and RT-PCR testing. In addition, FISH analysis showed six cases with NTRK1 amplification, one case with NTRK2 copy number gain, and five cases with NTRK3 copy number gain, all negative for pan-TRK IHC. Our data demonstrate that IHC has a high false-positive rate for the detection of fusions and molecular testing is mandatory; there is no need to perform additional molecular tests in cases negativity for NTRK by IHC. In conclusion, the NTRK genes are not involved in fusions in TNBC, but both copy number gain and amplification are frequent events, suggesting a possible predictive role for other NTRK aberrations.
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- Federica Zito Marino
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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- Anatomical Pathology Department, IRCCS CROBRionero in VultureItaly
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology SectionUniversity of Naples “Federico II”NaplesItaly
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- Scientific Direction, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata (IRCCS‐CROB)Rionero in VultureItaly
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Precision Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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El-Nassan HB, Al-Qadhi MA. Recent advances in the discovery of tropomyosin receptor kinases TRKs inhibitors: A mini review. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 258:115618. [PMID: 37413881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The tropomyosin receptor tyrosine kinases (TRKs) control the cell proliferation mainly in the nervous system and are encoded by NTRK genes. Fusion and mutation of NTRK genes were detected in various types of cancers. Many small molecules TRK inhibitors have been discovered during the last two decades and some of them have entered clinical trials. Moreover, two of these inhibitors; larotrectinib and entrectinib; were approved by FDA for the treatment of TRK-fusion positive solid tumors. However, mutation of TRK enzymes resulted in resistance to both drugs. Therefore, next generation TRK inhibitors were discovered to overcome the acquired drug resistance. Additionally, the off-target and on-target adverse effects on the brain initiated the need for selective TRK subtype inhibitors. Indeed, some molecules were recently reported as selective TRKA or TRKC inhibitors with minimal CNS side effects. The current review highlighted the efforts done during the last three years in the design and discovery of novel TRK inhibitors.
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- Hala B El-Nassan
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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Wu S, Liu Y, Li K, Liang Z, Zeng X. Molecular and cytogenetic features of NTRK fusions enriched in BRAF and RET double-negative papillary thyroid cancer. J Mol Diagn 2023:S1525-1578(23)00106-X. [PMID: 37236546 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Rare NTRK-driven malignant neoplasms can be effectively inhibited by anti-TRK agents. The discovery of NTRK1/2/3-rich tumours in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients is a precondition for the rapid identification of NTRK fusion tumours. Knowledge of NTRK gene activation is critical to accurately detect NTRK status. A total of 229 BRAF V600E-negative samples from PTC patients were analysed in this study. Break-apart fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) was performed to detect RET fusion. NTRK status was analysed using FISH, DNA- and RNA-based next-generation sequencing (NGS), and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). In 128 BRAF and RET double-negative cases, 56 (43.8%, 56/128) NTRK rearrangement tumours were found, including 1 NTRK2, 16 NTRK1, and 39 NTRK3 fusions. Two novel NTRK fusions, EZR::NTRK1 and EML4::NTRK2, was found in the NTRK rearrangement tumors.Dominant break-apart and extra 3' signal patterns accounted for 89.3% (50/56) and 5.4% (3/56) of all NTRK-positive cases, respectively, as determined by FISH. In our cohort, there were 2.3% (3/128) FISH false-negative and 3.1% (4/128) FISH false-positive cases identified. NTRK fusions are highly recurrent in BRAF and RET double-negative PTCs. FISH or RNA-based NGS is a reliable detection approach. NTRK rearrangement can be precisely, rapidly, and economically detected based on the developed optimal algorithm.
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- Shafei Wu
- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Molecular Pathology Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Molecular Pathology Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Molecular Pathology Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Molecular Pathology Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Molecular Pathology Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
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Zheng ZQ, Huang ZH, Liang YL, Zheng WH, Xu C, Li ZX, Liu N, Yang PY, Li YQ, Ma J, Sun Y, Tang LL, Wei D. VIRMA Promotes Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Tumorigenesis and Metastasis by Upregulation of E2F7 in an m6A-Dependent Manner. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:104677. [PMID: 37028765 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.104677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification possesses new and essential roles in tumor initiation and progression by regulating mRNA biology. However, the role of aberrant m6A regulation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains unclear. Here, through comprehensive analyses of NPC cohorts from the GEO database and our internal cohort, we identified that VIRMA, an m6A writer, is significantly upregulated in NPC and plays an essential role in tumorigenesis and metastasis of NPC, both in vitro and in vivo. High VIRMA expression served as a prognostic biomarker and was associated with poor outcomes in patients with NPC. Mechanistically, VIRMA mediated the m6A methylation of E2F7 3'-UTR, then IGF2BP2 bound and maintained the stability of E2F7 mRNA. An integrative high-throughput sequencing approach revealed that E2F7 drives a unique transcriptome distinct from the classical E2F family in NPC, which functioned as an oncogenic transcriptional activator. E2F7 cooperated with CBFB-recruited RUNX1 in a non-canonical manner to transactivate ITGA2, ITGA5, and NTRK1, strengthening Akt signaling-induced tumor-promoting effect.
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- Zi-Qi Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, P.R. China.
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Leowattana W, Leowattana P, Leowattana T. Systemic treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:1569-1588. [PMID: 36970592 PMCID: PMC10037252 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i10.1569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Significant progress has been achieved in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients during the last 20 years. There are currently numerous treatments available for the first-line treatment of mCRC. Sophisticated molecular technologies have been developed to reveal novel prognostic and predictive biomarkers for CRC. The development of next-generation sequencing and whole-exome sequencing, which are strong new tools for the discovery of predictive molecular biomarkers to facilitate the delivery of customized treatment, has resulted in tremendous breakthroughs in DNA sequencing technology in recent years. The appropriate adjuvant treatments for mCRC patients are determined by the tumor stage, presence of high-risk pathologic characteristics, microsatellite instability status, patient age, and performance status. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are the main systemic treatments for patients with mCRC. Despite the fact that these novel treatment choices have increased overall survival for mCRC, survival remains optimal for individuals with non-metastatic disease. The molecular technologies currently being used to support our ability to practice personalized medicine; the practical aspects of applying molecular biomarkers to regular clinical practice; and the evolution of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy strategies for the treatment of mCRC in the front-line setting are all reviewed here.
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- Wattana Leowattana
- Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Leowattana W, Leowattana P, Leowattana T. Systemic treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:1425-1444. [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i10.1425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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Significant progress has been achieved in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients during the last 20 years. There are currently numerous treatments available for the first-line treatment of mCRC. Sophisticated molecular technologies have been developed to reveal novel prognostic and predictive biomarkers for CRC. The development of next-generation sequencing and whole-exome sequencing, which are strong new tools for the discovery of predictive molecular biomarkers to facilitate the delivery of customized treatment, has resulted in tremendous breakthroughs in DNA sequencing technology in recent years. The appropriate adjuvant treatments for mCRC patients are determined by the tumor stage, presence of high-risk pathologic characteristics, microsatellite instability status, patient age, and performance status. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are the main systemic treatments for patients with mCRC. Despite the fact that these novel treatment choices have increased overall survival for mCRC, survival remains optimal for individuals with non-metastatic disease. The molecular technologies currently being used to support our ability to practice personalized medicine; the practical aspects of applying molecular biomarkers to regular clinical practice; and the evolution of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy strategies for the treatment of mCRC in the front-line setting are all reviewed here.
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- Wattana Leowattana
- Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Miranda de Souza Duarte-Filho LA, Ortega de Oliveira PC, Yanaguibashi Leal CE, de Moraes MC, Picot L. Ligand fishing as a tool to screen natural products with anticancer potential. J Sep Sci 2023:e2200964. [PMID: 36808885 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202200964] [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: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world and its incidence is expected to increase with the aging of the world's population and globalization of risk factors. Natural products and their derivatives have provided a significant number of approved anticancer drugs and the development of robust and selective screening assays for the identification of lead anticancer natural products are essential in the challenge of developing personalized targeted therapies tailored to the genetic and molecular characteristics of tumors. To this end, a ligand fishing assay is a remarkable tool to rapidly and rigorously screen complex matrices, such as plant extracts, for the isolation and identification of specific ligands that bind to relevant pharmacological targets. In this paper, we review the application of ligand fishing with cancer-related targets to screen natural product extracts for the isolation and identification of selective ligands. We provide critical analysis of the system configurations, targets, and key phytochemical classes related to the field of anticancer research. Based on the data collected, ligand fishing emerges as a robust and powerful screening system for the rapid discovery of new anticancer drugs from natural resources. It is currently an underexplored strategy according to its considerable potential.
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Pós-Graduação em Biociências (PGB) Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica, Laboratório BIOCROM, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Brazil
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Département de Biotechnologie, La Rochelle Université, La Rochelle, France
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Tamas T, Raduly L, Berindan-Neagoe I, Dinu C, Botan E, Bumbu B, Tamas A, Stoia S, Leucuta DC, Bran S, Onisor F, Băciuț G, Armencea G, Băciuț M. The Role of miRNA-221 and miRNA-34a in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck Region. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:503. [PMID: 36833430 PMCID: PMC9956318 DOI: 10.3390/genes14020503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most frequent types of malignancy in the human body with an increasing incidence. Short, non-coding RNA molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) can control post-transcriptional gene expression and they have a significant role in several physiological cellular processes and pathologies, including cancer. Depending on the functions of the genes, miRNAs may function as oncogenes or tumor suppressors. The aim of this paper was to describe the role of miRNA-34a and miRNA-221 in head and neck NMSC. Thirty-eight NMSC match paired (tumor and adjacent) tissue samples were evaluated by qRT-PCR. Total RNA was extracted and isolated from tissue samples using the phenol-chloroform (Trireagent) method according to the manufacturer's protocol. The concentration of RNA was measured by a NanoDrop-1000 spectrophotometer. The expression level of each miRNA was calculated by threshold cycle. For all statistical tests, the 0.05 significance level was used and two-tailed p values. All analyses were conducted in an R environment for statistical computing and graphics. We found the miRNA-221 being overexpressed in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (p < 0.05), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and basosquamous cell carcinoma (BSC) compared with adjacent normal tissue. Additionally, the levels of miRNA-221 were two times higher (p < 0.05) in cases where the excision of the tumor was done with positive margins (R1), which means that we are the first to highlight the potential role of miRNA-221 in the microscopical local invasion. Mi-RNA-34a expression was altered in the malignant tissue compared with the adjacent normal one both in BCC and SCC but not statistically significantly. In conclusion, NMSC are challenging because of their increasing incidence and rapidly evolving development and discovering their molecular mechanisms of action lead us to understand tumorigenesis and evolution, while also contributing to the implementation of novel therapeutic keys.
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- Tiberiu Tamas
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, Emergency County Hospital, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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- Doctoral School, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Ahmad MH, Ghosh B, Rizvi MA, Ali M, Kaur L, Mondal AC. Neural crest cells development and neuroblastoma progression: Role of Wnt signaling. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:306-328. [PMID: 36502519 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30931] [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: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Neuroblastoma (NB) is one of the most common heterogeneous extracranial cancers in infancy that arises from neural crest (NC) cells of the sympathetic nervous system. The Wnt signaling pathway, both canonical and noncanonical pathway, is a highly conserved signaling pathway that regulates the development and differentiation of the NC cells during embryogenesis. Reports suggest that aberrant activation of Wnt ligands/receptors in Wnt signaling pathways promote progression and relapse of NB. Wnt signaling pathways regulate NC induction and migration in a similar manner; it regulates proliferation and metastasis of NB. Inhibiting the Wnt signaling pathway or its ligands/receptors induces apoptosis and abrogates proliferation and tumorigenicity in all major types of NB cells. Here, we comprehensively discuss the Wnt signaling pathway and its mechanisms in regulating the development of NC and NB pathogenesis. This review highlights the implications of aberrant Wnt signaling in the context of etiology, progression, and relapse of NB. We have also described emerging strategies for Wnt-based therapies against the progression of NB that will provide new insights into the development of Wnt-based therapeutic strategies for NB.
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- Mir Hilal Ahmad
- School of Life Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.,Genome Biology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Midnapore Medical College & Hospital, West Bengal, Medinipur, India
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- Genome Biology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Srinagar, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Oh KS, Mahalingam M. Melanoma and Glioblastoma-Not a Serendipitous Association. Adv Anat Pathol 2023; 30:00125480-990000000-00051. [PMID: 36624550 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Recently, we came across a patient with malignant melanoma and primary glioblastoma. Given this, we parsed the literature to ascertain the relationship, if any, between these 2 malignancies. We begin with a brief overview of melanoma and glioma in isolation followed by a chronologic overview of case reports and epidemiologic studies documenting both neoplasms. This is followed by studies detailing genetic abnormalities common to both malignancies with a view to identifying unifying genetic targets for therapeutic strategies as well as to explore the possibility of a putative association and an inherited cancer susceptibility trait. From a scientific perspective, we believe we have provided evidence favoring an association between melanoma and glioma. Future studies that include documentation of additional cases, as well as a detailed molecular analyses, will lend credence to our hypothesis that the co-occurrence of these 2 conditions is likely not serendipitous.
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- Kei Shing Oh
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
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- Dermatopathology Section, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, VA-Integrated-Service-Network-1 (VISN1), West Roxbury, MA
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Xiang S, Wang J, Huang H, Wang Z, Song X, Zhou Y, Jin F, He X, Zhang ZM, Tu Z, Ding K, Zhang Z, Lu X. Switch type I to type II TRK inhibitors for combating clinical resistance induced by xDFG mutation for cancer therapy. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 245:114899. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) belongs to the family of neurotrophic factors that can potentially increase cancer cell growth, survival, proliferation, anoikis, and migration by tyrosine kinase receptors TrkB and the p75NTR death receptor. The activation of BDNF/TrkB pathways leads to several downstream signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt, Jak/STAT, PLCγ, Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK, NF-kB, and transactivation of EGFR. The current review aimed to provide an overview of the role of BDNF and its signaling in cancer. METHODS We searched a major medical database, PubMed, to identify eligible studies for a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Pathological examinations demonstrate BDNF overexpression in human cancer, notably involving the prostate, lung, breast, and underlying tissues, associated with a higher death rate and poor prognosis. Therefore, measurement of BDNF, either for identifying the disease or predicting response to therapy, can be helpful in cancer patients. Expression profiling studies have recognized the role of microRNAs (miR) in modulating BDNF/TrkB pathways, such as miR-101, miR-107, miR-134, miR-147, miR-191, miR-200a/c, miR-204, miR-206, miR-210, miR-214, miR-382, miR-496, miR-497, miR-744, and miR-10a-5p, providing a potential biological mechanism by which targeted therapies may correlate with decreased BDNF expression in cancers. Clinical studies investigating the use of agents targeting BDNF receptors and related signaling pathways and interfering with the related oncogenic effect, including Entrectinib, Larotrectinib, Cabozantinib, Repotrectinib, Lestaurtinib, and Selitrectinib, are in progress. CONCLUSION The aberrant signaling of BDNF is implicated in various cancers. Well-designed clinical trials are needed to clarify the BDNF role in cancer progression and target it as a therapeutic method.
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Taylor MF, Black MA, Hampton MB, Ledgerwood EC. Insights into H 2O 2-induced signaling in Jurkat cells from analysis of gene expression. Free Radic Res 2022; 56:666-676. [PMID: 36630571 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2023.2165073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a ubiquitous oxidant produced in a regulated manner by various enzymes in mammalian cells. H2O2 reversibly oxidizes thiol groups of cysteine residues to mediate intracellular signaling. While examples of H2O2-dependent signaling have been reported, the exact molecular mechanism(s) of signaling and the pathways affected are not well understood. Here, the transcriptomic response of Jurkat T cells to H2O2 was investigated to determine global effects on gene expression. With a low H2O2 concentration (10 µM) that did not induce an oxidative stress response or cell death, extensive changes in gene expression occurred after 4 h (6803 differentially expressed genes). Of the genes with a greater then 2-fold change in expression, 85% were upregulated suggesting that in a physiological setting H2O2 predominantly activates gene expression. Pathway analysis identified gene expression signatures associated with FOXO and NTRK signaling. These signatures were associated with an overlapping set of transcriptional regulators. Overall, our results provide a snapshot of gene expression changes in response to H2O2, which, along with further studies, will lead to new insights into the specific pathways that are activated in response to endogenous production of H2O2, and the molecular mechanisms of H2O2 signaling.
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- Megan F Taylor
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Free Radical Research, Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Leepisuth P, Watcharadetwittaya S, Sa-Ngiamwibool P. Tropomyosin receptor kinase protein expression in Thai cholangiocarcinoma: Clinicopathological correlation, expression pattern, and prognosis. Ann Diagn Pathol 2022; 60:151996. [PMID: 35753289 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2022.151996] [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: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) gene fusion was found in association with many tumors and could be a target of treatment. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) expression of TRK is widely used to screening this alternation. AIM To investigate the expression of TRK protein detected by IHC in Thai cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) whereas the high endemic area of liver fluke infection and correlate with clinicopathological and survival data. METHODS Retrospective study of CCA patients who diagnosed from January 2011 to December 2015. The TRK IHC was performed on paraffin-embedded tissues. RESULTS A total of 85 CCA patients were enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 59 y (range; 35-79). Tumors were situated at intrahepatic (42 cases, 49.4 %), perihilar (41 cases, 48.2 %) and extrahepatic (2 cases, 2.4 %). The TRK IHC was expressed in 26 cases (31 %) and most of them (25 cases, 96.2 %) showed focal cytoplasmic expression with weak intensity. TRK IHC expression was not correlated with clinicopathological findings. Nevertheless, the median survival time of the TRK IHC positive and negative groups were 1.88-year and 1.30-year, respectively (p = 0.041) with the hazard ratio of 0.564 (p = 0.039, 95%CI 0.328-0.971). CONCLUSION In Thai CCA, TRK IHC was detected about 1/3 of the patients and most expressed focally in the cytoplasm with weak staining. TRK expression showed better overall survival and was an independent prognostic factor. As the screening assays, the TRK IHC is wildly available with rapid, and high sensitivity but the confirmatory testing is necessary in tumors with low incidence of NTRK gene fusion.
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- Pimpika Leepisuth
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Jiang Q, Li M, Li H, Chen L. Entrectinib, a new multi-target inhibitor for cancer therapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112974. [PMID: 35447552 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Clinical practice shows that when single-target drugs treat multi-factor diseases such as tumors, cardiovascular system and endocrine system diseases, it is often difficult to achieve good therapeutic effects, and even serious adverse reactions may occur. Multi-target drugs can simultaneously regulate multiple links of disease, improve efficacy, reduce adverse reactions, and improve drug resistance. They are ideal drugs for treating complex diseases, and therefore have become the main direction of drug development. At present, some multi-target drugs have been successfully used in many major diseases. Entrectinib is an oral small molecule inhibitor that targets TRK, ROS1, and ALK. It is used to treat locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with NTRK1/2/3, ROS1 and ALK gene fusion mutations. It can pass through the blood-brain barrier and is the only TRK inhibitor clinically proven to be effective against primary and metastatic brain diseases. In 2019, entrectinib was approved by the FDA to treat adult patients with ROS1-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Case reports showed that continuous administration of entrectinib was effective and tolerable. In this review, we give a brief introduction to TKK, ROS1 and ALK, and on this basis, we give a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical efficacy, tolerability and drug interactions of entrectinib.
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- Qinghua Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Tropomyosin-Related Kinase Fusions in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112659. [PMID: 35681640 PMCID: PMC9179593 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The canonical mutations in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are typically activating mutations in KIT and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA). Imatinib, the treatment of choice for GISTs, shows a lower response in KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GISTs. Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion, which can be treated with an NTRK target agent, has been reported in KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GISTs, and, therefore, the Yonsei Cancer Center analyzed NTRK fusion incidence in KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GISTs. At the Yonsei Cancer Center, NTRK fusion was confirmed in 16% of cases. Confirmation of NTRK fusion in KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GISTs provides important information for improving therapeutic outcomes. NTRK fusion was confirmed in 16% of KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GIST cases at the Yonsei Cancer Center. Confirmation of NTRK fusion in KIT/PDGFRA wild-type GISTs will improve therapeutic outcomes. Abstract The canonical mutations in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are typically activating mutations in KIT and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA). GISTs with non-canonical mutations are a heterogeneous group. Here, we examined tropomyosin-related kinase (TRK) fusion in GIST cases without KIT/PDGFRA mutations (KIT/PDGFRA wild-type (WT) GISTs). We retrospectively analyzed patients who were diagnosed with GISTs at the Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, between January 1998 and December 2016. Thirty-one patients with KIT/PDGFRA WT GISTs were included in the analysis. TRK expression in tumor samples was assessed by pan-TRK immunohistochemistry (IHC), and the neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK: the gene encoding TRK) rearrangement was analyzed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). IHC analyses revealed that five cases in this cohort exhibited a weak to moderate TRK expression. NTRK1 fusions were detected in three tumor samples, and two samples harbored NTRK3 fusions. The remaining 26 samples did not harbor NTRK fusions. Two types of NTRK fusions were detected, and the overall NTRK fusion frequency in KIT/PDGFRA WT GIST cases was 16% (5/31). Our data provide insights into the molecular alterations underpinning KIT/PDGFRA WT GISTs. More effort should be devoted to improve methods to identify this distinct disease subtype within the KIT/PDGFRA WT GIST group.
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Wu T, Qin Q, Lv R, Liu N, Yin W, Hao C, Sun Y, Zhang C, Sun Y, Zhao D, Cheng M. Discovery of quinazoline derivatives CZw-124 as a pan-TRK inhibitor with potent anticancer effects in vitro and in vivo. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 238:114451. [PMID: 35617855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Herein, we report the discovery process and antitumor activity of the TRK inhibitor CZw-124 (8o), which is a quinazoline derivative. Starting from a PAK4 inhibitor, we used various drug design strategies, including pharmacophore feature supplementation, F-scanning, and blocking metabolic sites, and finally found a TRK inhibitor CZw-124 that is effective in vitro and in vivo. Docking studies and molecular dynamics simulations revealed a possible mode of binding of CZw-124 to TRKA. Biological activity evaluation showed that CZw-124 belongs to a class of pan-TRK inhibitors with moderate kinase selectivity. It inhibited the proliferation and induced the apoptosis of Km-12 cells in vitro by interfering with the phosphorylation of TRKA. Pharmacodynamic evaluation in vivo showed that CZw-124 had a tumor inhibition rate comparable to that of larotrectinib after oral administration of 40 mg/kg/d (tumor growth inhibiton = 71%).
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- Tianxiao Wu
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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Fan Y, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Jiang H, Zhou Y, Tang C, Fan W. Pyrizolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives of the second-generation TRK inhibitor: Design, synthesis and biological evaluation. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2022; 63:128646. [PMID: 35231576 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2022.128646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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As a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK), tropomyosin receptor kinase (Trk) is a key drug target in solid tumors. However, the use of the First-generation Trk inhibitors was greatly restricted due to mutant drug resistance. Fortunately, the emergence of the Second-generation of Trk inhibitors has brought an effective solution to this mutant resistance, such as TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib). Here, we reported a series of pyrizolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives as the second-generation Trk inhibitors, and carried out the subsequent biological activity evaluation. Among them, the best compound 14h (IC50 = 1.40, 1.80 nM, against TrkA, TrkAG595R, respectively) and 14j (IC50 = 0.86, 6.92 nM, against TrkA, TrkAG595R, respectively) has a kinase activity comparable to TPX-0005, and 14j (IC50 = 350 nM against ALK) has a higher selectivity of Trk inhibition than TPX-0005, which may be of great significance for reducing toxicity.
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- Yiqing Fan
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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Wang Z, Wang J, Wang Y, Xiang S, Song X, Tu Z, Zhou Y, Zhang ZM, Zhang Z, Ding K, Lu X. Discovery of the First Highly Selective and Broadly Effective Macrocycle-Based Type II TRK Inhibitors that Overcome Clinically Acquired Resistance. J Med Chem 2022; 65:6325-6337. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Zuqin Wang
- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Discovery of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, #855 Xingye Avenue, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Liu Y, Zhang Z, Gao X, Ma Q, Yu Z, Huang S. Rab8A promotes breast cancer progression by increasing surface expression of Tropomyosin-related kinase B. Cancer Lett 2022; 535:215629. [PMID: 35278612 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2022.215629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ras-related protein in brain (Rab) proteins are dysregulated in cancer cells and affect the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells, thereby reducing the survival rate of cancer patients. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor Tropomyosin-related kinase B (TrkB) play an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. In this research, we investigate the interaction of Rab8A and TrkB in regulating the progression of breast cancer. Rab8A is upregulated in breast cancer tissues. The knockdown of Rab8A inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of breast cancer cells through inhibiting TrkB. Moreover, the phosphorylation of AKT and ERK1/2 is suppressed by Rab8A knockdown. Rab8A interacts with TrkB, as revealed by co-immunoprecipitation assay to promote the surface expression of TrkB. However, Rab8A induced no significant changes in TrkB internalization. Functionally, BDNF promotes the expression of Rab8A through inhibiting Rab8A degradation. The TrkB inhibitor K252a blocks cell proliferation, migration and invasion as well as the activation of the AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathway, which is induced by Rab8A in breast cancer cells. Our results reveal that Rab8A is upregulated by BDNF, and that Rab8A increases the surface expression of TrkB to promote the growth of breast cancer through the activation of the AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathway. These results suggest that inhibiting Rab8A level could inhibit the progression of breast cancer.
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- Yansong Liu
- Department of Breast Disease, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Disease, Dongping County Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Yinan People's Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Disease, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Disease, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Mohamed F, Kurdi M, Baeesa S, Sabbagh AJ, Hakamy S, Maghrabi Y, Alshedokhi M, Dallol A, Halawa TF, Najjar AA, Fdl-Elmula I. The Diagnostic Value of Pan-Trk Expression to Detect Neurotrophic Tyrosine Receptor Kinase (NTRK) Gene Fusion in CNS Tumours: A Study Using Next-Generation Sequencing Platform. Pathol Oncol Res 2022; 28:1610233. [PMID: 35295612 PMCID: PMC8918486 DOI: 10.3389/pore.2022.1610233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion has been detected in rare types of CNS tumours, which can promote tumorigenesis. The efficacy of Trk inhibitor became a significant therapeutic interest. Our aim was to investigate whether Pan-Trk immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a reliable and efficient marker for detecting NTRK-fusion in different brain tumours. Methods: This study included 23 patients diagnosed with different types of CNS tumours. Testing for Pan-Trk IHC with monoclonal Ab (EPR17341) has been performed on all FFPE tissues. Parallelly, NTRK-rearrangements were tested using both DNA and RNA-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay using TruSight Onco500 platform. Results: The cohort included eight pilocytic astrocytomas, one oligodendroglioma, six IDHwildtype glioblastomas, four IDHmutant grade four astrocytomas, and one sample of each (astroblastoma, central neurocytoma, medulloblastoma, and liponeurocytoma). The mean age was 35 years; seven cases were in the paediatric age group, and 16 were adult. Pan-Trk expression was detected in 11 (47.8%) tumours, and 12 (52.1%) tumours showed no Pan-Trk expression. Nine Cases (82%) with different Pan-Trk expressions did not reveal NTRK-rearrangement. The other two positively expressed cases (liponeurocytoma and glioblastoma) were found to have NTRK2-fusions (SLC O 5A1-NTRK2, AGBL4-NTRK2, BEND5-NTRK2). All the 12 cases (100%) with no Pan-Trk expression have shown no NTRK-fusions. There was no statistically significant association between Pan-Trk expression and NTRK-fusion (p = 0.217). The detection of NTRK- fusions using NGS had high specificity over NTRK-fusion detection by using Pan-Trk IHC. Conclusion: Pan-Trk IHC is not a suitable tissue-efficient biomarker to screen for NTRK-fusions in CNS tumours, however RNA-based NGS sequencing should be used as an alternative method.
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- Fawaz Mohamed
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Neuromuscular and Brain Tumour Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Neuromuscular and Brain Tumour Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Neuromuscular and Brain Tumour Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neuroscience, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence of Genomic Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence of Genomic Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
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Pan S, Zhang L, Luo X, Nan J, Yang W, Bin H, Li Y, Huang Q, Wang T, Pan Z, Mu B, Wang F, Tian C, Liu Y, Li L, Yang S. Structural Optimization and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies of 6,6-Dimethyl-4-(phenylamino)-6 H-pyrimido[5,4- b][1,4]oxazin-7(8 H)-one Derivatives as A New Class of Potent Inhibitors of Pan-Trk and Their Drug-Resistant Mutants. J Med Chem 2022; 65:2035-2058. [PMID: 35080890 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Tropomyosin receptor kinases (TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC) are attractive therapeutic targets for multiple cancers. Two first-generation small-molecule Trks inhibitors, larotrectinib and entrectinib, have just been approved to use clinically. However, the drug-resistance mutations of Trks have already emerged, which calls for new-generation Trks inhibitors. Herein, we report the structural optimization and structure-activity relationship studies of 6,6-dimethyl-4-(phenylamino)-6H-pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]oxazin-7(8H)-one derivatives as a new class of pan-Trk inhibitors. The prioritized compound 11g exhibited low nanomolar IC50 values against TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC and various drug-resistant mutants. It also showed good kinase selectivity. 11g displayed excellent in vitro antitumor activity and strongly suppressed Trk-mediated signaling pathways in intact cells. In in vivo studies, compound 11g exhibited good antitumor activity in BaF3-TEL-TrkA and BaF3-TEL-TrkCG623R allograft mouse models without exhibiting apparent toxicity. Collectively, 11g could be a promising lead compound for drug discovery targeting Trks and deserves further investigation.
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- Shulei Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Ministry of Education, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Ministry of Education, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Ministry of Education, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Ministry of Education, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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Murphy P, Glynn D, Dias S, Hodgson R, Claxton L, Beresford L, Cooper K, Tappenden P, Ennis K, Grosso A, Wright K, Cantrell A, Stevenson M, Palmer S. Modelling approaches for histology-independent cancer drugs to inform NICE appraisals: a systematic review and decision-framework. Health Technol Assess 2022; 25:1-228. [PMID: 34990339 DOI: 10.3310/hta25760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The first histology-independent marketing authorisation in Europe was granted in 2019. This was the first time that a cancer treatment was approved based on a common biomarker rather than the location in the body at which the tumour originated. This research aims to explore the implications for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisals. METHODS Targeted reviews were undertaken to determine the type of evidence that is likely to be available at the point of marketing authorisation and the analyses required to support National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisals. Several challenges were identified concerning the design and conduct of trials for histology-independent products, the greater levels of heterogeneity within the licensed population and the use of surrogate end points. We identified approaches to address these challenges by reviewing key statistical literature that focuses on the design and analysis of histology-independent trials and by undertaking a systematic review to evaluate the use of response end points as surrogate outcomes for survival end points. We developed a decision framework to help to inform approval and research policies for histology-independent products. The framework explored the uncertainties and risks associated with different approval policies, including the role of further data collection, pricing schemes and stratified decision-making. RESULTS We found that the potential for heterogeneity in treatment effects, across tumour types or other characteristics, is likely to be a central issue for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisals. Bayesian hierarchical methods may serve as a useful vehicle to assess the level of heterogeneity across tumours and to estimate the pooled treatment effects for each tumour, which can inform whether or not the assumption of homogeneity is reasonable. Our review suggests that response end points may not be reliable surrogates for survival end points. However, a surrogate-based modelling approach, which captures all relevant uncertainty, may be preferable to the use of immature survival data. Several additional sources of heterogeneity were identified as presenting potential challenges to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisal, including the cost of testing, baseline risk, quality of life and routine management costs. We concluded that a range of alternative approaches will be required to address different sources of heterogeneity to support National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisals. An exemplar case study was developed to illustrate the nature of the assessments that may be required. CONCLUSIONS Adequately designed and analysed basket studies that assess the homogeneity of outcomes and allow borrowing of information across baskets, where appropriate, are recommended. Where there is evidence of heterogeneity in treatment effects and estimates of cost-effectiveness, consideration should be given to optimised recommendations. Routine presentation of the scale of the consequences of heterogeneity and decision uncertainty may provide an important additional approach to the assessments specified in the current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence methods guide. FURTHER RESEARCH Further exploration of Bayesian hierarchical methods could help to inform decision-makers on whether or not there is sufficient evidence of homogeneity to support pooled analyses. Further research is also required to determine the appropriate basis for apportioning genomic testing costs where there are multiple targets and to address the challenges of uncontrolled Phase II studies, including the role and use of surrogate end points. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Evidence Synthesis programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 25, No. 76. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Peter Murphy
- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Technology Assessment Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Technology Assessment Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Technology Assessment Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Technology Assessment Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Technology Assessment Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK
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Zhao L, Xiao S, Jiang S, Jin Y, Fang W, Wang Z. Detailed structural investigation of Crizotinib and the exploration of its antitumor potential by DFT calculations and molecular docking. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nunes-Xavier CE, Zaldumbide L, Mosteiro L, López-Almaraz R, García de Andoin N, Aguirre P, Emaldi M, Torices L, López JI, Pulido R. Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Neuroblastoma: Emerging Roles as Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:811297. [PMID: 34957126 PMCID: PMC8692838 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.811297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer intimately related with early development and differentiation of neuroendocrine cells, and constitutes one of the pediatric cancers with higher incidence and mortality. Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) are key regulators of cell growth and differentiation by their direct effect on tyrosine dephosphorylation of specific protein substrates, exerting major functions in the modulation of intracellular signaling during neuron development in response to external cues driving cell proliferation, survival, and differentiation. We review here the current knowledge on the role of PTPs in neuroblastoma cell growth, survival, and differentiation. The potential of PTPs as biomarkers and molecular targets for inhibition in neuroblastoma therapies is discussed.
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- Caroline E. Nunes-Xavier
- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
- Department of Tumor Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- *Correspondence: Caroline E. Nunes-Xavier, ; Rafael Pulido,
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- Department of Pathology, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Donostia University Hospital, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
- Department of Pathology, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
- *Correspondence: Caroline E. Nunes-Xavier, ; Rafael Pulido,
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Li P, Cai S, Zhao T, Xu L, Guan D, Li J, Zhou J, Zhang H. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of macrocyclic derivatives as TRK inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2021; 53:128409. [PMID: 34628036 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2021.128409] [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: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Tropomyosin receptor kinases (TRKA, TRKB, TRKC) are transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases, which are respectively encoded by NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes. Herein, we reported the design, synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) investigation of a series of macrocyclic derivatives as new TRK inhibitors. Among these compounds, compound 9e exhibited strong kinase inhibitory activity (TRKG595R IC50 = 13.1 nM) and significant antiproliferative activity in the Ba/F3-LMNA-NTRK1 cell line (IC50 = 0.080 μM) and compound 9e has shown a better inhibitory effect (IC50 = 0.646 μM) than control drug LOXO-101 in Ba/F3-LMNA-NTRK1-G595R cell line. These results indicate that compound 9e is a potential TRK inhibitor for further investigation.
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- Pei Li
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Center of Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Center of Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- College of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Center of Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Tian GA, Xu WT, Sun Y, Wang J, Ke Q, Yuan MJ, Wang JJ, Zhuang C, Gong Q. BDNF expression in GISTs predicts poor prognosis when associated with PD-L1 positive tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. Oncoimmunology 2021; 10:2003956. [PMID: 34804639 PMCID: PMC8604387 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2021.2003956] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Substantial evidence indicates that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in tumorigenesis, in addition to its primary role in neuronal activity. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), which are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract, contain multiple types of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) that express relevant immune checkpoint proteins. However, no data have been reported on the role of BDNF in GISTs. This study aimed to investigate the expression pattern and prognostic value of BDNF in GIST patients with different degrees of risk, as well as the relationship between BDNF expression and immune checkpoints. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) demonstrated that higher BDNF expression was more likely to be present in high-risk patients and suggested a poor prognosis. A similar phenomenon was demonstrated in plasma. Even more interesting was that a positive correlation was present between BDNF and PD-L1+ expression on TILs. Moreover, high BDNF expression levels in combination with a high PD-L1+ TIL count predict extremely poor survival. The combination of BDNF expression and TIL PD-L1+ expression as a single biomarker was a powerful significant independent predictor of prognosis. Taken together, BDNF expression may serve as a significant prognostic factor, as the combination of BDNF expression and the PD-L1+ TIL subset led to superior prediction of GIST prognosis. Furthermore, our research coupled a neurotrophin with immunity, which provides novel evidence of neural and immune regulation in a clinical study of GIST.
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- Guang-Ang Tian
- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Pathology Department, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital of China Welfare Institution, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital Qingpu Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Impact of Chromatin Dynamics and DNA Repair on Genomic Stability and Treatment Resistance in Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13225678. [PMID: 34830833 PMCID: PMC8616465 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13225678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs) are the leading cause of mortality in pediatric neuro-oncology, due in great part to treatment resistance driven by complex DNA repair mechanisms. pHGGs have recently been divided into molecular subtypes based on mutations affecting the N-terminal tail of the histone variant H3.3 and the ATRX/DAXX histone chaperone that deposits H3.3 at repetitive heterochromatin loci that are of paramount importance to the stability of our genome. This review addresses the functions of H3.3 and ATRX/DAXX in chromatin dynamics and DNA repair, as well as the impact of mutations affecting H3.3/ATRX/DAXX on treatment resistance and how the vulnerabilities they expose could foster novel therapeutic strategies. Abstract Despite their low incidence, pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs), including diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPGs), are the leading cause of mortality in pediatric neuro-oncology. Recurrent, mutually exclusive mutations affecting K27 (K27M) and G34 (G34R/V) in the N-terminal tail of histones H3.3 and H3.1 act as key biological drivers of pHGGs. Notably, mutations in H3.3 are frequently associated with mutations affecting ATRX and DAXX, which encode a chaperone complex that deposits H3.3 into heterochromatic regions, including telomeres. The K27M and G34R/V mutations lead to distinct epigenetic reprogramming, telomere maintenance mechanisms, and oncogenesis scenarios, resulting in distinct subgroups of patients characterized by differences in tumor localization, clinical outcome, as well as concurrent epigenetic and genetic alterations. Contrasting with our understanding of the molecular biology of pHGGs, there has been little improvement in the treatment of pHGGs, with the current mainstays of therapy—genotoxic chemotherapy and ionizing radiation (IR)—facing the development of tumor resistance driven by complex DNA repair pathways. Chromatin and nucleosome dynamics constitute important modulators of the DNA damage response (DDR). Here, we summarize the major DNA repair pathways that contribute to resistance to current DNA damaging agent-based therapeutic strategies and describe the telomere maintenance mechanisms encountered in pHGGs. We then review the functions of H3.3 and its chaperones in chromatin dynamics and DNA repair, as well as examining the impact of their mutation/alteration on these processes. Finally, we discuss potential strategies targeting DNA repair and epigenetic mechanisms as well as telomere maintenance mechanisms, to improve the treatment of pHGGs.
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Kang BW, Chau I. Emerging agents for metastatic pancreatic cancer: spotlight on early phase clinical trials. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2021; 30:1089-1107. [PMID: 34727804 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2021.1995354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the recent development of new chemotherapeutic regimens and combination strategies, metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC) still shows only a modest response to conventional cytotoxic agents. However, several novel therapeutic agents targeting the unique features of mPC are showing promise in clinical trials. AREA COVERED This article reviews the current state of development of new agents targeting various systems and molecular pathways. We searched PubMed and clinicaltrials.gov in September 2021 with a special focus on ongoing early phase clinical trials to identify the promising therapeutic strategies for mPC. EXPERT OPINION Extensive tumor heterogeneity, complex tumor microenvironment, genetic alterations of the oncogenic signaling pathways, metabolic dysregulation, and a low immunogenicity are hurdles for current treatment approaches. Ongoing research efforts strive to overcome these hurdles and are showing some promising early results.
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- Byung Woog Kang
- Department of Oncology/Hematology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, Surrey, UK
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Vinel C, Rosser G, Guglielmi L, Constantinou M, Pomella N, Zhang X, Boot JR, Jones TA, Millner TO, Dumas AA, Rakyan V, Rees J, Thompson JL, Vuononvirta J, Nadkarni S, El Assan T, Aley N, Lin YY, Liu P, Nelander S, Sheer D, Merry CLR, Marelli-Berg F, Brandner S, Marino S. Comparative epigenetic analysis of tumour initiating cells and syngeneic EPSC-derived neural stem cells in glioblastoma. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6130. [PMID: 34675201 PMCID: PMC8531305 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26297-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Epigenetic mechanisms which play an essential role in normal developmental processes, such as self-renewal and fate specification of neural stem cells (NSC) are also responsible for some of the changes in the glioblastoma (GBM) genome. Here we develop a strategy to compare the epigenetic and transcriptional make-up of primary GBM cells (GIC) with patient-matched expanded potential stem cell (EPSC)-derived NSC (iNSC). Using a comparative analysis of the transcriptome of syngeneic GIC/iNSC pairs, we identify a glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-mediated mechanism of recruitment of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in GBM. Integrated analysis of the transcriptome and DNA methylome of GBM cells identifies druggable target genes and patient-specific prediction of drug response in primary GIC cultures, which is validated in 3D and in vivo models. Taken together, we provide a proof of principle that this experimental pipeline has the potential to identify patient-specific disease mechanisms and druggable targets in GBM.
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- Claire Vinel
- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Division of Neuropathology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Stem Cell Glycobiology Group, Biodiscovery Institute, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Division of Neuropathology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
- Stem Cell Laboratory, National Bowel Research Centre, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, 2 Newark Street, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Immunology Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Stem Cell Glycobiology Group, Biodiscovery Institute, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- The William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK
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- Division of Neuropathology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Square, London, UK
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London, London, UK.
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Cabral de Carvalho Corrêa D, Tesser-Gamba F, Dias Oliveira I, Saba da Silva N, Capellano AM, de Seixas Alves MT, Dastoli PA, Cavalheiro S, Caminada de Toledo SR. Gliomas in children and adolescents: investigation of molecular alterations with a potential prognostic and therapeutic impact. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 148:107-119. [PMID: 34626238 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03813-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Gliomas represent the most frequent central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children and adolescents. However, therapeutic strategies for these patients, based on tumor molecular profile, are still limited compared to the wide range of treatment options for the adult population. We investigated molecular alterations, with a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target in gliomas of childhood and adolescence using the next-generation sequencing (NGS) strategy. METHODS We selected 95 samples with initial diagnosis of glioma from patients treated at Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP. All samples were categorized according to the 2021 World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the CNS, which included 39 low-grade gliomas (LGGs) and 56 high-grade gliomas (HGGs). Four HGG samples were classified as congenital glioblastoma (cGBM). NGS was performed to identify somatic genetic variants in tumor samples using the Oncomine Childhood Cancer Research Assay® (OCCRA®) panel, from Thermo Fisher Scientific®. RESULTS Genetic variants were identified in 76 of 95 (80%) tumors. In HGGs, the most common molecular alteration detected was H3F3A c.83A > T variant (H3.3 K27M) and co-occurring mutations in ATRX, TP53, PDGFRA, MET, and MYC genes were also frequently observed. One HGG sample was reclassified as supratentorial ependymoma ZFTA-fusion positive after NGS was performed. In LGGs, four KIAA1549-BRAF fusion transcripts were detected and this alteration was the most recurrent genetic event and favorable prognostic factor identified. Additionally, genetic variants in ALK and NTRK genes, which provide potential targets for therapy with Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs, were identified in two different cases of cGBM that were classified as infant-type hemispheric glioma, a newly recognized subgroup of pediatric HGG. CONCLUSION Molecular profiling by the OCCRA® panel comprehensively addressed the most relevant genetic variants in gliomas of childhood and adolescence, as these tumors have specific patterns of molecular alterations, outcomes, and effectiveness to therapies.
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- Débora Cabral de Carvalho Corrêa
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil.,Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil.,Department of Pathology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil.,Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil.,Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology Institute-GRAACC/UNIFESP, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 743 Botucatu Street, 8th Floor - Genetics Laboratory, Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo, SP, 04023-062, Brazil. .,Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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