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Chgari O, Wahnou H, Ndayambaje M, Moukhfi F, Benkhnigue O, Marnissi F, Limami Y, Oudghiri M. Orbea variegata (L.) Haw in skin carcinogenesis: insights from an in vivo male Swiss mouse model study. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2024; 87:630-645. [PMID: 38741420 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2024.2354790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Skin cancer is the most widespread type of malignant tumor representing a major public health concern. Considering the numerous side effects associated with conventional treatments, phytotherapy may be regarded as a viable medicinal alternative. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of Orbea variegata (L.) Haw, an ornamental plant, in treating skin cancer using an animal model induced by a combination of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and sulfuric acid treatment. The hydroethanolic extract of Orbea variegata underwent phytochemical characterization, identifying the presence of reducing sugars, coumarins, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins through qualitative screening. Quantitative analysis demonstrated significant amounts of phenolic compounds (29.435 ± 0.571 mg GAE/g of dry extract), flavonoids (6.711 ± 0.272 mg QE/g of dry extract), and tannins (274.037 ± 11.3 mg CE/g of dry extract). The administration the hydroethanolic extract in two concentrations (1 or 2 g/kg) to male Swiss mice exhibited no marked adverse effects, as evidenced by serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) enzyme activity levels. In addition, the extract significantly reduced skin hyperplasia and inflammation induced by UV/sulfuric acid treatment as noted in tissue analyses and decreased protein expression of nuclear proliferation marker (Ki-67). This improvement was associated with a marked decrease in oxidative stress, as indicated by diminished lipid peroxidation levels, and restoration of the activity of endogenous antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) to control levels. Our findings demonstrated the potential of Orbea variegata hydroethanolic extract to be considered as a treatment for skin cancer, exhibiting its apparent safety and efficacy in reducing inflammation and carcinogenesis in a UV/sulfuric acid-induced Swiss mouse model, attributed to its phytochemical content and associated antioxidant activities.
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- Oumaima Chgari
- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Botany and Plant Ecology, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, Ibn Rochd University Hospital-Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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Parreira S, Burns K, Moldawer N, Zomordian N, Bandali N, Virdee K, Walsh M, Kelly D, Rao D, Teresi R, Wood LS. The Role of Nurses in the Management of Adverse Events in Patients Receiving First-Line Axitinib Plus Immuno-Oncology Agents for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Semin Oncol Nurs 2024; 40:151545. [PMID: 38008655 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151545] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The recent approval of first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor plus immuno-oncology agent combination therapy for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma offers substantially improved response rates and survival compared with the previous standard of care. This expansion of treatment options has also led to a greater range and complexity of potential treatment-related adverse events related to overlapping toxicities. The aim of this article is to discuss the management of common treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) associated with axitinib plus immuno-oncology therapy, highlight the specific roles of oncology nurses in managing these events, and provide AE management resources to aid oncology nurses in their care of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. DATA SOURCES Author experience, journal articles, and treatment guidelines were used. CONCLUSION The use of oncology nurses and nurse-led innovations to monitor and assess treatments can have a positive impact on the management of AEs in cancer patients by identifying those who are most at risk, providing regular assessment, appropriate patient education, and supporting the monitoring of patient safety. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Skilled oncology nurses should be a key part of a team that addresses the supportive care needs and management of AEs that are associated with novel cancer treatments. Early and ongoing communication between the patient and oncology nurses regarding the development of adverse events is a critical component of maximizing treatment outcomes and quality of life.
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- Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, California
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
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- Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio (retired).
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Bhatt M, Peshkin BN, Kazi S, Schwartz MD, Ashai N, Swain SM, Smith DM. Pharmacogenomic testing in oncology: a health system's approach to identify oncology provider perspectives. Pharmacogenomics 2023; 24:859-870. [PMID: 37942634 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2023-0164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Aim: Identify oncology healthcare providers' attitudes toward barriers to and use cases for pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and implications for prescribing anticancer and supportive care medications. Materials & methods: A questionnaire was designed and disseminated to 71 practicing oncology providers across the MedStar Health System. Results: 25 of 70 (36%) eligible oncology providers were included. 88% were aware of PGx testing and 72% believed PGx can improve care. Of providers who had ordered a medication with PGx implications in the past month, interest in PGx for anticancer (90-100%) and supportive care medications (>75%) was high. Providers with previous PGx education were more likely to have ordered a test (odds ratio: 7.9; 95% CI: 1.1-56; p = 0.0394). Conclusion: Oncology provider prescribing practices and interest in PGx suggest opportunities for implementation.
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- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC 20008, USA
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- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- Department of Oncology, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- Department of Medicine, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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Woldeamanuel YW, Blayney DW, Jo B, Fisher SE, Benedict C, Oakley-Girvan I, Kesler SR, Palesh O. Headache outcomes of a sleep behavioral intervention in breast cancer survivors: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. Cancer 2021; 127:4492-4503. [PMID: 34357593 PMCID: PMC8578351 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33844] [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: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer survivors often have persisting headache. In a secondary analysis of the Brief Behavioral Therapy for Cancer-Related Insomnia (BBT-CI) clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT02165839), the authors examined the effects of BBT-CI on headache outcomes in patients with breast cancer. METHODS Patients with breast cancer who were receiving chemotherapy were randomly assigned to receive either the BBT-CI intervention or the Healthy EAting Education Learning for healthy sleep (HEAL) control intervention, and both were delivered over 6 weeks by trained staff. Headache outcomes and heart rate variability (HRV) were measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. Mixed-effects models were used to examine longitudinal headache outcomes in the groups according to the intention to treat. Principal component analysis and agglomerative hierarchical clustering were conducted to reduce 16 variables for data-driven phenotyping. RESULTS Patients in the BBT-CI arm (n = 73) exhibited a significant reduction in headache burden over time (P = .02; effect size [Cohen d] = 0.43), whereas the reduction was not significant among those in the HEAL arm (n = 66). The first principal component was positively loaded by headache, sleep, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting and was negatively loaded by cognitive, physical, and emotional functioning. Agglomerative hierarchical clustering revealed 3 natural clusters. Cluster I (n = 58) featured the highest burden of headache, insomnia, and nausea/vomiting; cluster II (n = 50) featured the lowest HRV despite a low burden of headache and insomnia; and cluster III (n = 31) showed an inverse relation between HRV and headache-insomnia, signifying autonomic dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS BBT-CI is efficacious in reducing headache burden in breast cancer survivors. Patient phenotyping demonstrates a headache type featuring sleep disturbance, nausea/vomiting, and low physical functioning-revealing similarities to migraine. LAY SUMMARY Breast cancer survivors often have persisting headache symptoms. In patients with cancer, treatment of chronic headache disorders using daily medications may be challenging because of drug interactions with chemotherapy and other cancer therapies as well as patients' reluctance to add more drugs to their medicine list. Headache and sleep disorders are closely related to each other. This study demonstrates that a sleep behavioral therapy reduced headache burden in breast cancer survivors. In addition, the majority of headache sufferers had a headache type with similarities to migraine-featuring sleep disturbance, nausea/vomiting, and low physical functioning.
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- Yohannes W Woldeamanuel
- Division of Headache Medicine, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Stanford Cancer Survivorship Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- The Data and Technology Proving Ground, Public Health Institute, Oakland, California
- Medable Inc., Palo Alto, California
- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Palo Alto, California
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- Cancer Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
- Stanford Cancer Survivorship Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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Gupta K, Walton R, Kataria SP. Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Pathogenesis, Recommendations, and New Trends. Cancer Treat Res Commun 2020; 26:100278. [PMID: 33360668 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2020.100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The significant physical and emotional effects of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are experienced by cancer patients. Severe symptoms decrease the patient's quality of life and potentially deters further treatment. The five main forms of CINV (i.e., acute, delayed, anticipatory, breakthrough, and refractory) require different treatment regimens, which often include 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, NK1 receptor antagonists, and corticosteroids. Despite a significant amount of research and development of antiemetic agents, management of CINV remains a great challenge with many needs waiting to be adequately addressed, such as controlling non-acute CINV, developing appropriate CINV treatment protocols for multiple-day chemotherapy patients, and providing options for those prone to CINV despite treatment. Further research is required to optimize CINV management for these patients.
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- Kush Gupta
- Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001, India.
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- Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdurjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India
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Ramasubbu SK, Pasricha RK, Nath UK, Das B. Frequency, nature, severity and preventability of adverse drug reactions arising from cancer chemotherapy in a teaching hospital. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:3349-3355. [PMID: 33102295 PMCID: PMC7567243 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_352_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “Any response to a drug which is noxious, unintended and occurs at doses used in man for prophylaxis, diagnosis or therapy”. Cancer chemotherapy is associated with the occurrence of ADRs, which is a worldwide problem. Monitoring and reporting of these ADRs are essential to safeguard the patient and to manage it accordingly. The outcome would create alertness and prevent their recurrence. Hence, we have undertaken a hospital-based study to study the frequency and nature of ADRs due to chemotherapeutic agents. Methods: A total of 500 patients developed ADRs due to cancer chemotherapy from 13th April 2018 to 18th September 2019. Demographics of the patient, drugs taken, and ADRs encountered were recorded in a predesigned form. Results: A total of 665 ADRs were recorded from 500 patients. Anemia was the most common ADR encountered followed by nausea/vomiting and leucopenia. Leukemia (s) were common cancer observed followed by lung and breast cancers. The most common drugs implicated were cisplatin, paclitaxel, carboplatin, and doxorubicin. Naranjo's scale showed 92% of ADRs as probable and 7% as possible. Severity scale showed 80.2% of ADRs were of moderate (level 3 and 4) severity, 11.6% of mild (level 1 and 2) severity, and 8.2% of level 5 severity. A total of 26.8% of ADRs were deemed preventable and 73.2% were not preventable. Conclusions: Our study provides safety data regarding the usage of anti-cancer drugs. Hence, it creates alertness among the treating doctors to prevent its recurrence.
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- Saravana Kumar Ramasubbu
- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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The Relationship between Positive Feeling towards Spouse and Hope to Live in Women with Breast Cancer. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BASIC RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.52547/jcbr.4.2.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Chinese herbal medicines in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2018; 12:174-180. [DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ruggiero A, Rizzo D, Catalano M, Coccia P, Triarico S, Attiná G. Acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children with cancer: Still waiting for a common consensus on treatment. J Int Med Res 2018; 46:2149-2156. [PMID: 29690798 PMCID: PMC6023075 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518765324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most common treatment side-effects, and remains a significant concern, in children undergoing chemotherapy. Although adult patients receive chemotherapy regimens combined with appropriate standardized antiemetic treatment, children can receive markedly varying antiemetic treatments. A narrative review of CINV was performed regarding CINV definition, scoring system, prevention and treatment, specifically focussing on studies conducted with paediatric oncology patients. The review highlighted a lack of rigorously developed CINV scoring systems and standardized CINV pharmacological treatment for paediatric oncology patients. Different scoring systems were found to identify potential risk factors for CINV associated with the use of several different antiemetic drugs, however, few studies have been performed in children undergoing chemotherapy. Thus, CINV remains a distressing and partially controlled side-effect in the paediatric patient population. To reduce emesis and improve quality of life in paediatric oncology patients, standardized antiemetic treatment may be preferred, using a unique CINV scoring system that accounts for the emetogenic level of the chemotherapy regimen adopted and the children's clinical characteristics.
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- Antonio Ruggiero
- Pediatric Oncology Unit, A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology, Ospedale G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Nguyen ST, Huynh KL, Nguyen HLT, Nguyen Thi Thanh M, Nguyen Trung N, Nguyen Xuan H, Ngoc KP, Truong Dinh K, Pham PV. Hopea odorata extract inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma via induction of caspase-dependent apoptosis. Onco Targets Ther 2017; 10:5765-5774. [PMID: 29270021 PMCID: PMC5720038 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s150092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Cancer is a disease with a global burden and is a major and increasing threat to public health. The demand for new modalities to treat and prevent cancer is high. Given the toxic side effects of standard treatments, such as chemotherapy, there is greater research interest in naturally derived compounds due to their selective toxicity to cancer cells. This study aimed to test the anticancer activity of a crude extract of Hopea odorata on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) HepG2 cell line. Methods Methanol extracts of H. odorata were prepared from the bark of H. odorata plants (H. odorata extract). The in vitro cytotoxicity of H. odorata extracts on human HCC cell line HepG2 compared to normal human fibroblasts (HFs) was assessed by Alamar Blue assay. Caspase-3/7 was detected using a reagent that consists of DEVD peptide conjugated to a nucleic acid-binding dye. Apoptosis induction by the H. odorata plant extract on HepG2 was evaluated by Annexin V/7-AAD using flow cytometry. Disintegrated nuclei of plant-treated cells were observed under a fluorescent microscope using Hoechst and propidium iodide (PI) staining. In addition, using the Hoechst/PI staining technique, the ratio of dead to total cells was determined by distinguishing Hoechst and PI fluorescent signals. Results We found that the IC50 value of H. odorata extract on HepG2 was 12.67±5 µg/mL and on HF was 44±3 µg/mL. The IC50 value of doxorubicin on HepG2 was 153.3±15 ng/mL and on HF was 6.3±0.6 ng/mL. The selectivity index (SI) of H. odorata extract for HepG2 cells was ~3.48, while the SI of doxorubicin for HepG2 cells was ~0.04. The ratio of dead to total cells increased in a dose-dependent manner for HepG2 cells when observed under a fluorescent microscope, while the ratio of dead to total cells barely changed for HF cells. The H. odorata extract inhibited HepG2 cells via the activation of caspase-3/7. At 250 µg/mL concentration of the H. odorata extract, 35% of HepG2 cells were induced into apoptosis, and the cells exhibited disintegrated nuclei under a fluorescent microscope. Conclusion These findings demonstrate that the methanolic bark extracts of H. odorata plant induce apoptosis and selective cytotoxicity toward HepG2 but not HF. Therefore, purification of compounds from H. odorata bark extracts may be useful as anticancer agents, and thus, more studies are warranted to investigate the anticancer properties of H. odorata.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
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Shajib MS, Baranov A, Khan WI. Diverse Effects of Gut-Derived Serotonin in Intestinal Inflammation. ACS Chem Neurosci 2017; 8:920-931. [PMID: 28288510 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.6b00414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The gut is the largest producer of serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in the human body, and 5-HT has been recognized as an important signaling molecule in the gut for decades. There are two distinct sources of enteric 5-HT. Mucosal 5-HT is predominantly produced by enterochromaffin (EC) cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and neuronal 5-HT in the gut is produced by serotonergic neurons of the enteric nervous system (ENS). The quantity of mucosal 5-HT produced vastly eclipses the amount of neuronal 5-HT in the gut. Though it is difficult to separate the functions of neuronal and mucosal 5-HT, in the normal gut both types of enteric 5-HT work synergistically playing a prominent role in the maintenance of GI functions. In inflammatory conditions of the gut, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) recent studies have revealed new diverse functions of enteric 5-HT. Mucosal 5-HT plays an important role in the production of pro-inflammatory mediators from immune cells, and neuronal 5-HT provides neuroprotection in the ENS. Based on searches for terms such as "5-HT", "EC cell", "ENS", and "inflammation" in pubmed.gov as well as by utilizing pertinent reviews, the current review aims to provide an update on the role of enteric 5-HT and its immune mediators in the context of intestinal inflammation.
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- Md. Sharif Shajib
- Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario L8S
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- Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario L8S
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- Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario L8S
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- Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada
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Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5, Canada
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Belachew SA, Erku DA, Mekuria AB, Gebresillassie BM. Pattern of chemotherapy-related adverse effects among adult cancer patients treated at Gondar University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Drug Healthc Patient Saf 2016; 8:83-90. [PMID: 27994485 PMCID: PMC5153262 DOI: 10.2147/dhps.s116924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a global problem and constitute a major clinical problem in terms of human suffering. The high toxicity and narrow therapeutic index of chemotherapeutic agents makes oncology pharmacovigilance essential. The objective of the present study was to assess the pattern of ADRs occurring in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study over a 2-year period from September 2013 to August 2015 was conducted on cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Gondar University Referral Hospital Oncology Center. Data were collected directly from patients and their medical case files. The reported ADRs were assessed for causality using the World Health Organization's causality assessment scale and Naranjo's algorithm. The severities of the reported reactions were also assessed using National Cancer Institute Common Terminology CTCAE version 4.0. The Pear-son's chi-square test was employed to examine the association between two categorical variables. RESULTS A total of 815 ADRs were identified per 203 patients included in the study. The most commonly occurring ADRs were nausea and vomiting (18.9%), infections (16.7%), neutropenia (14.7%), fever and/or chills (11.3%), and anemia (9.3%). Platinum compounds (31.4%) were the most common group of drugs causing ADRs. Of the reported ADRs, 65.8% were grades 3-4 (severe level), 29.9% were grades 1-2 (mild level), and 4.3% were grade 5 (toxic level). Significant association was found between age, number of chemotherapeutic agents, as well as dose of chemotherapy with the occurrence of grades 3-5 toxicity. CONCLUSION The high incidence of chemotherapy-related ADRs among cancer patients is of concern. Setting up an effective ADR monitoring and reporting system (onco-pharmacovigilance) and creating awareness among health care professionals regarding the importance of ADR reporting may help prevent the problem.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Patil H, Tiwari RV, Upadhye SB, Vladyka RS, Repka MA. Formulation and development of pH-independent/dependent sustained release matrix tablets of ondansetron HCl by a continuous twin-screw melt granulation process. Int J Pharm 2015; 496:33-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Revised: 03/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cortes J, Hudgens S, Twelves C, Perez EA, Awada A, Yelle L, McCutcheon S, Kaufman PA, Forsythe A, Velikova G. Health-related quality of life in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with eribulin mesylate or capecitabine in an open-label randomized phase 3 trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2015; 154:509-20. [PMID: 26567010 PMCID: PMC4661183 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-015-3633-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The clinical benefit of eribulin versus capecitabine was evaluated using health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data from a phase 3 randomized trial in patients with pretreated advanced/metastatic breast cancer (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00337103). The study population has been described previously (Kaufman et al. in J Clin Oncol 33:594–601, 2015). Eligible patients received eribulin (1.4 mg/m2 intravenously on days 1 and 8) or capecitabine (1.25 g/m2 orally twice daily on days 1–14) per 21-day cycles. HRQoL was assessed using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality-of-life Questionnaire-Core 30 questions (QLQ-C30) and breast module-23 questions (QLQ-BR23), administered at baseline through 24 months, until disease progression or other antitumor treatment initiation. Minimally important difference (MID) and time to symptom worsening (TSW) were investigated. 1062 (96.4 %) Patients completed the EORTC questionnaire at baseline; overall, compliance was ≥80 %. Patients receiving capecitabine versus eribulin had significantly worse symptoms (higher scores) for nausea/vomiting (MID 8; P < 0.05) and diarrhea (MID 7; P < 0.05). Treatment with eribulin versus capecitabine, led to worse systemic therapy side-effects (dry mouth, different tastes, irritated eyes, feeling ill, hot flushes, headaches, and hair loss; MID 10; P < 0.01). Clinically meaningful worsening was observed for future perspective (MID 10; P < 0.05) with capecitabine and for systemic therapy side-effects scale (MID 10; P < 0.01) with eribulin. Patients receiving capecitabine experienced more-rapid deterioration in body image (by 2.9 months) and future perspective (by 1.4 months; P < 0.05) compared with those on eribulin; the opposite was observed for systemic side-effects where patients receiving eribulin experienced more-rapid deterioration than those receiving capecitabine (by 2 months; P < 0.05). Eribulin and capecitabine were found to have similar impact on patient functioning with no overall difference in HRQoL. Patients receiving eribulin reported worse systemic side-effects of chemotherapy but reduced gastrointestinal toxicity compared with capecitabine.
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- Javier Cortes
- Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain.,Oncology Department, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Quantitative Science, Clinical Outcomes Solutions, 3709 North Campbell, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, and St James's Institute of Oncology, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7TF, England, UK
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Cancer Biology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Medical Oncology Clinic, Medicine Department, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Global Value and Access Strategy, Eisai Inc., Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, and St James's Institute of Oncology, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7TF, England, UK.
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Park D, Jo IG, Jang JY, Kwak TH, Yoo SK, Jeon JH, Choi EK, Joo SS, Kim O, Kim YB. A Dunnione Compound MB12662 Improves Cisplatin-Induced Tissue Injury and Emesis. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2015; 23:449-57. [PMID: 26336585 PMCID: PMC4556205 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2015.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2015] [Revised: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of MB12662, a synthetic dunnione compound, on cisplatin-induced vomiting reflexes and intestinal, renal, immune system, and hematopoietic toxicities in ferrets and mice, respectively. Male ICR mice were orally administered MB12662 (5, 10, 25 or 50 mg/kg) for 10 days, during which intraperitoneally challenged with cisplatin (3.5 mg/kg) from day 4 to 7, and sacrificed on day 10 for the pathological examination. Male ferrets were orally administered MB12662 (25, 50 or 100 mg/kg) for 7 days, subcutaneously challenged with cisplatin (5 mg/kg), and monitored for vomiting reflexes and survival of the animals. Four-day injection of cisplatin (3.5 mg/kg) to mice caused body weight loss and degeneration and atrophy of intestinal villi, reducing villi/crypt ratio to a half level of control animals. Cisplatin also induced renal and hepatic toxicities, and depletion of splenocytes and bone marrow progenitor cells. The systemic toxicities including decreased villi/crypt ratio, immune system atrophy, splenocyte depletion, and decreased cellularity in bone marrow were improved by MB12662. Cisplatin (5 mg/kg) induced retching and emetic responses of ferrets, which were remarkably attenuated by MB12662 in a dose-dependent manner. All the ferrets pretreated with MB12662 survived the challenge of cisplatin, in comparison with 40% mortality in vehicle-treated animals, and blood parameters of nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity were markedly recovered. It is expected that MB12662 could be a candidate for the body protection against burden, including emesis, of chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Dongsun Park
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 362-763 ; Department of Physiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 443-749, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Advanced Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 362-763
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- KT&G Life Science Corporation R&D Center, Suwon 443-702
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- Erum Biotechnologies Incorporation, Suwon 443-380
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 362-763
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 362-763
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- Department of Marine Molecular Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 210-702
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- College of Natural Resources, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 362-763
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Ngampramuan S, Cerri M, Del Vecchio F, Corrigan JJ, Kamphee A, Dragic AS, Rudd JA, Romanovsky AA, Nalivaiko E. Thermoregulatory correlates of nausea in rats and musk shrews. Oncotarget 2015; 5:1565-75. [PMID: 24728971 PMCID: PMC4039232 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.1732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nausea is a prominent symptom and major cause of complaint for patients receiving anticancer chemo- or radiation therapy. The arsenal of anti-nausea drugs is limited, and their efficacy is questionable. Currently, the development of new compounds with anti-nausea activity is hampered by the lack of physiological correlates of nausea. Physiological correlates are needed because common laboratory rodents lack the vomiting reflex. Furthermore, nausea does not always lead to vomiting. Here, we report the results of studies conducted in four research centers to investigate whether nausea is associated with any specific thermoregulatory symptoms. Two species were studied: the laboratory rat, which has no vomiting reflex, and the house musk shrew (Suncus murinus), which does have a vomiting reflex. In rats, motion sickness was induced by rotating them in their individual cages in the horizontal plane (0.75 Hz, 40 min) and confirmed by reduced food consumption at the onset of dark (active) phase. In 100% of rats tested at three centers, post-rotational sickness was associated with marked (~1.5°C) hypothermia, which was associated with a short-lasting tail-skin vasodilation (skin temperature increased by ~4°C). Pretreatment with ondansetron, a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, which is used to treat nausea in patients in chemo- or radiation therapy, attenuated hypothermia by ~30%. In shrews, motion sickness was induced by a cyclical back-and-forth motion (4 cm, 1 Hz, 15 min) and confirmed by the presence of retching and vomiting. In this model, sickness was also accompanied by marked hypothermia (~2°C). Like in rats, the hypothermic response was preceded by transient tail-skin vasodilation. In conclusion, motion sickness is accompanied by hypothermia that involves both autonomic and thermoeffector mechanisms: tail-skin vasodilation and possibly reduction of the interscapular brown adipose tissue activity. These thermoregulatory symptoms may serve as physiological correlates of nausea.
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- Sukonthar Ngampramuan
- Research Center for Neuroscience and Institute of Molecular Bioscience, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Albertsmeier M, Hauer A, Niess H, Werner J, Graeb C, Angele MK. Quality of life in peritoneal carcinomatosis: a prospective study in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Dig Surg 2014; 31:334-40. [PMID: 25471828 DOI: 10.1159/000369259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion (HIPEC) can improve survival in selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, but bear a significant risk of perioperative morbidity. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the quality of life (QoL) following cytoreduction and HIPEC. METHODS In this study including 40 patients (65% females) with different primary tumors, the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire was applied prior to CS and HIPEC as well as 3, 9, and 18 months postoperatively. RESULTS Global health status was not impaired significantly following HIPEC. Scales and symptom scores that deteriorated 3 months postoperatively (p < 0.05), that is, physical, role, and social functions as well as fatigue, pain, dyspnea, insomnia, and diarrhea, all returned to preoperative values within 9 months. CONCLUSIONS Following cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, QoL returns to preoperative levels within 9 months. Selected patients that are likely to benefit oncologically from HIPEC should not be denied this option for fear of reduced postoperative QoL.
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- Markus Albertsmeier
- Department of General, Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany
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Meta-analysis of adjunctive non-NK1 receptor antagonist medications for the control of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:213-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2392-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Santana TA, Cruz FM, Trufelli DC, Glasberg J, Giglio AD. Carbamazepine for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study. SAO PAULO MED J 2014; 132:147-51. [PMID: 24760214 PMCID: PMC10852093 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2014.1323600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2012] [Revised: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Nausea and vomiting are major inconveniences for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Despite standard preventive treatment, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) still occurs in approximately 50% of these patients. In an attempt to optimize this treatment, we evaluated the possible effects of carbamazepine for prevention of CINV. DESIGN AND LOCATION Prospective nonrandomized open-label phase II study carried out at a Brazilian public oncology service. METHODS Patients allocated for their first cycle of highly emetogenic chemotherapy were continuously recruited. In addition to standard antiemetic protocol that was made available, they received carbamazepine orally, with staggered doses, from the third day before until the fifth day after chemotherapy. Considering the sparseness of evidence about the efficacy of anticonvulsants for CINV prevention, we used Simon's two-stage design, in which 43 patients should be included unless overall complete prevention was not achieved in 9 out of the first 15 entries. The Functional Living Index-Emesis questionnaire was used to measure the impact on quality of life. RESULTS None of the ten patients (0%) presented overall complete prevention. In three cases, carbamazepine therapy was withdrawn because of somnolence and vomiting before chemotherapy. Seven were able to take the medication for the entire period and none were responsive, so the study was closed. There was no impact on the patients' quality of life. CONCLUSION Carbamazepine was not effective for prevention of CINV and also had a deleterious side-effect profile in this population.
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- MD, MSc. Attending Physician, Discipline of Oncology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD. Attending Physician, Discipline of Oncology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD, MSc, PhD. Titular Professor, Discipline of Oncology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC), São Paulo, Brazil
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Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and the role of neurokinin 1 inhibitors: from guidelines to clinical practice in solid tumors. Anticancer Drugs 2013; 24:99-111. [PMID: 23165435 DOI: 10.1097/cad.0b013e328359d7ba] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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A significant proportion of cancer patients experience nausea or vomiting during the course of their disease, either because of the cancer itself or because of the treatment received. Highly or moderately emetogenic drugs are part of the standard chemotherapy regimens frequently used in patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and several other common solid tumors. In this review, we describe the impact of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy, and the main progress achieved in the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with the introduction of neurokinin 1 inhibitors. The adherence to existing guidelines is particularly important to avoid suboptimal prophylaxis and maximize patients' outcome. This review is focused on lung, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer, which are among the solid tumors characterized by a numeric and clinical relevance of the chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting issue because of the wide use of highly and/or moderately emetogenic chemotherapy regimens.
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Lua PL, Zakaria NS. A brief review of current scientific evidence involving aromatherapy use for nausea and vomiting. J Altern Complement Med 2012; 18:534-40. [PMID: 22784340 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2010.0862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to compile existing scientific evidence regarding the effects of essential oils (EOs) administered via inhalation for the alleviation of nausea and vomiting. METHODS CINAHL, PubMed, and EBSCO Host and Science Direct databases were searched for articles related to the use of EOs and/or aromatherapy for nausea and vomiting. Only articles using English as a language of publication were included. Eligible articles included all forms of evidence (nonexperimental, experimental, case report). Interventions were limited to the use of EOs by inhalation of their vapors to treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting in various conditions regardless of age group. Studies where the intervention did not utilize EOs or were concerned with only alcohol inhalation and trials that combined the use of aromatherapy with other treatments (massage, relaxations, or acupressure) were excluded. RESULTS Five (5) articles met the inclusion criteria encompassing trials with 328 respondents. Their results suggest that the inhaled vapor of peppermint or ginger essential oils not only reduced the incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting but also decreased antiemetic requirements and consequently improved patient satisfaction. However, a definitive conclusion could not be drawn due to methodological flaws in the existing research articles and an acute lack of additional research in this area. CONCLUSIONS The existing evidence is encouraging but yet not compelling. Hence, further well-designed large trials are needed before confirmation of EOs effectiveness in treating nausea and vomiting can be strongly substantiated.
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- Pei Lin Lua
- Centre for Clinical and Quality of Life Studies, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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Aguado Loi CX, Taylor TR, McMillan S, Gross-King M, Xu P, Shoss MK, Huegel V. Use and helpfulness of self-administered stress management therapy in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy in community clinical settings. J Psychosoc Oncol 2012; 30:57-80. [PMID: 22269076 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2011.633981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The purpose of this multicenter longitudinal randomized controlled trial was to examine the efficacy of self-administered stress management training (SSMT) in improving quality of life and reducing psychological distress among patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. Participants were randomized to SSMT (n = 111) or usual psychosocial care only (n = 109). Mixed linear modeling demonstrated no significant improvements in primary outcome measures; however, participants assigned to SSMT reported using significantly more relaxation techniques (p < 0.0001), showed improvements on emotional adjustment scores, and demonstrated a stabilizing effect on the functional adjustment scores. Findings highlight the usefulness of SSMT in community clinical settings.
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- Claudia X Aguado Loi
- Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Surendiran A, Balamurugan N, Gunaseelan K, Akhtar S, Reddy KS, Adithan C. Adverse drug reaction profile of cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimen in a tertiary care hospital in India: An evaluative study. Indian J Pharmacol 2011; 42:40-3. [PMID: 20606836 PMCID: PMC2885639 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.62412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2009] [Revised: 10/12/2009] [Accepted: 03/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aims: This prospective study was designed to monitor and analyze the pattern of occurrence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimen in the cancer ward of a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: Cancer patients who received cisplatin-based cancer chemotherapy were monitored for adverse reactions. The collected reports were analyzed for demographic and drug details, causality, preventability and severity of adverse effects. Causality was assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO) causality assessment scale and Naranjo's Algorithm. Preventability and severity of ADRs were assessed by modified Schumock and Thornton scale, modified Hartwig and Siegel scale respectively. Results: Among 51 patients, 48 developed ADRs to cisplatin chemotherapy. The reactions observed were nausea, alopecia, anorexia, vomiting, taste alteration, diarrhea, constipation, tinnitus, and hypocalcaemia. The WHO causality assessment scale indicated 69% “possible” and 31% “probable” but no “certain” reactions. Naranjo's Algorithm showed 62% “probable” and 38% “possible” reactions. Most of the reactions belonged to the category of “not preventable”. Reactions like nausea and vomiting belonged to the category of “definitely preventable”. Modified Hartwig and Siegel scale of severity assessment showed that most of the reactions were of “mild level 1” severity except for vomiting, diarrhea and hypocalcaemia, which were of “moderate level 3” severity. Conclusion: Cisplatin-based chemotherapy has a high potential to cause adverse effects. Most of the reactions were of milder nature but not preventable. The common adverse effects such as nausea and vomiting were preventable, but reactions like hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis were not predictable.
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- A Surendiran
- Department of Pharmacology, JIPMER, Pondicherry, India
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Perwitasari DA, Gelderblom H, Atthobari J, Mustofa M, Dwiprahasto I, Nortier JWR, Guchelaar HJ. Anti-emetic drugs in oncology: pharmacology and individualization by pharmacogenetics. Int J Clin Pharm 2011; 33:33-43. [PMID: 21365391 PMCID: PMC3042115 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-010-9454-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2010] [Accepted: 11/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Nausea and vomiting are the most distressful side effects of cytotoxic drugs in cancer patients. Antiemetics are commonly used to reduce these side effects. However, the current antiemetic efficacy is about 70-80% in patients treated with highly-emetogenic cytotoxic drugs. One of the potential factors explaining this suboptimal response is variability in genes encoding enzymes and proteins which play a role in metabolism, transport and receptors related to antiemetic drugs. Aim of this review was to describe the pharmacology and pharmacogenetic concepts of of antiemetics in oncology. METHOD Pharmacogenetic and pharmacology studies of antiemetics in oncology published between January 1997 and February 2010 were searched in PubMed. Furthermore, related textbooks were also used for exploring the pharmacology of antiemetic drugs. The antiemetic drugs which were searched were the 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonists (5-HT3RAs), dopamine antagonists, corticosteroids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, antihistamines and neurokinin-1 antagonists. RESULT The 5-HT3RAs are widely used in highly emetogenic chemotherapy in combination with dexamethasone and a neurokinin-1 antagonist, especially in acute phase. However, the dopamine antagonists and benzodiazepines were found more appropriate for use in breakthrough and anticipatory symptoms or in preventing the delayed phase of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. The use of cannabinoids and antihistamines need further investigation. Only six articles on pharmacogenetics of the 5-HT3RAs in highly emetogenic chemotherapy are published. Specifically, these studies investigated the association of the efficacy of 5-HT3RAs and variants in the multi drug resistance 1 (MDR1) gene, 5-HT3A,B and C receptor genes and CYP2D6 gene. The pharmacogenetic studies of the other antiemetics were not found in this review. CONCLUSION It is concluded that pharmacogenetic studies with antiemetics are sparse. It is too early to implement results of pharmacogenetic association studies of antiemetic drugs in clinical practice: confirmation of early findings is required.
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- D A Perwitasari
- Department of Pharmacy, Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Antiemetic therapy for multiple-day chemotherapy and additional topics consisting of rescue antiemetics and high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant: review and consensus statement. Support Care Cancer 2010; 19 Suppl 1:S1-4. [PMID: 20505956 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-010-0920-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2010] [Accepted: 05/11/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This paper will evaluate various topics related to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The results published reflect a consensus conference convened in Perugia, Italy. The topics discussed include antiemetic therapy of multiple-day chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, and rescue antiemetics.
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Kearney N, Miller M, Maguire R, Dolan S, MacDonald R, McLeod J, Maher L, Sinclair L, Norrie J, Wengström Y. WISECARE+: Results of a European study of a nursing intervention for the management of chemotherapy-related symptoms. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2008; 12:443-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2008.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2006] [Revised: 07/04/2008] [Accepted: 07/07/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tamási L, Müller V, Magyar P. [Experience with aprepitant in the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by highly emetic chemotherapy of lung cancer]. Magy Onkol 2008; 52:179-83. [PMID: 18640894 DOI: 10.1556/monkol.52.2008.2.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Approximately one half of cancer patients experience nausea or vomiting during chemotherapy containing high-dose cisplatin, despite the use of a corticosteroid and 5-hydroxytryptamine(3) (5-HT(3)) receptor antagonists. The addition of aprepitant, a neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist, improves control of emesis by a further 15-20%, and improves late phase symptoms (>24 h after chemotherapy). The cornerstone of standard first line lung cancer chemotherapy is high-dose cisplatin. Our experience with aprepitant in the chemotherapy of 10 lung cancer patients is described, who reported more than one episode of vomiting caused by chemotherapy despite the use of ondansetron previously. Aprepitant prevented acute and late phase oncoming vomiting in all 10 patients and acute and late phase nausea in 9 of the 10 patients. According to our experience on a limited number of patients, aprepitant may be of clinical benefit in the supportive treatment of lung cancer, in achieving better quality of life during chemotherapeutic cycles in these patients.
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- Lilla Tamási
- Semmelweis Egyetem Pulmonológiai Klinika 1125 Budapest Diós árok 1c.
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