Modulating Tumor Immunology by Inhibiting Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO): Recent Developments and First Clinical Experiences.

abstract：:Hypoxia is a critical hallmark of solid tumors and involves enhanced cell survival, angiogenesis, glycolytic metabolism, and metastasis. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment has for centuries been used to improve or cure disorders involving hypoxia and ischemia, by enhancing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the plasma a...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Moen I,Stuhr LE

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (DCE-US) is a new functional technique enabling a quantitative assessment of solid tumor perfusion using raw linear data. DCE-US allows the calculation of parameters as slope of wash-in or area under the curve (AUC) representing, respectively, blood flow or blood volume. Reduc...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Lassau N,Chebil M,Chami L,Bidault S,Girard E,Roche A

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several angiogenesis inhibitors have been approved for commercial use and many additional agents are under development for the treatment of various malignancies. Cardiovascular toxicities have been increasingly recognized as effects of this entire class of new anticancer therapeutics. There is a limited but growing un...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Snider KL,Maitland ML

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atezolizumab (Tecentriq®), a humanized, anti-programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) monoclonal antibody, in combination with bevacizumab, carboplatin and paclitaxel (ABCP) or with carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel (ACnP) has been approved as first-line treatment for metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC, based on results from the...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Dhillon S,Syed YY

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABP 980 was developed as a biosimilar to trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), that is indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, early breast cancer (EBC), and metastatic gastric cancer. ABP 980 is approved in the United States, Europ...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Kolberg HC,Colleoni M,Santi P,Demetriou GS,Segui-Palmer MA,Fujiwara Y,Hurvitz SA,Hanes V

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differentiated thyroid carcinoma is the most frequent neoplasm of the endocrine system. Although thyroid cancer usually has an excellent prognosis, no therapeutic options are available for patients that develop metastases and are or became resistant to radioiodine therapy. The deeper knowledge of molecular aberrations...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Capdevila J,Perez-Garcia J,Obiols G,Tabernero J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypovitaminosis D is associated with an adverse prognosis in colon cancer patients, possibly due to the effects of the vitamin on the immune system. Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) significantly contributes to the anti-tumor effects of monoclonal antibodies, including cetuximab, an epide...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Mortara L,Gariboldi MB,Bosi A,Bregni M,Pinotti G,Guasti L,Squizzato A,Noonan DM,Monti E,Campiotti L

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2017, nivolumab monotherapy was shown to be effective as third- or later-line therapy in patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. OBJECTIVE:In this study, we investigated the relationship between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the outcomes of nivolumab monotherapy...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Yamada T,Hayashi T,Inokuchi Y,Hayashi K,Watanabe H,Komori K,Kano K,Shimoda Y,Fujikawa H,Shiozawa M,Morinaga S,Rino Y,Masuda M,Ogata T,Oshima T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data regarding the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in melanoma and its role in the tumor biology are conflicting. In BRAF V600-mutant melanomas, the expression of EGFR has been associated with acquired resistance to BRAF inhibitors. In this study, we assessed EGFR expression and downstream signal...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Gross A,Niemetz-Rahn A,Nonnenmacher A,Tucholski J,Keilholz U,Fusi A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes on tumor growth and response to therapy is becoming increasingly apparent. While much work has focused on the role of T cell responses in anti-tumor immunity, the role of B cells in solid tumors is much less understood. Tumor infiltrating B cells have been found in a var...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Flynn NJ,Somasundaram R,Arnold KM,Sims-Mourtada J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In anticancer drug development, there has been increasing consideration for the potential of a compound to cause adverse electrocardiographic changes, especially QT interval prolongation, which can be associated with risk of torsades de pointes and sudden death. Irrespective of overt clinical toxicities, QTc assessmen...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Locatelli M,Criscitiello C,Esposito A,Minchella I,Goldhirsch A,Cipolla C,Curigliano G

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer is dismal, and there is a need for novel and effective treatments. OBJECTIVES:Tο determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of a novel gemcitabine (G) and temsirolimus (T) combination (phase I) and estimate the 6-m...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Karavasilis V,Samantas E,Koliou GA,Kalogera-Fountzila A,Pentheroudakis G,Varthalitis I,Linardou H,Rallis G,Skondra M,Papadopoulos G,Papatsibas G,Sgouros J,Goudopoulou A,Kalogeras KT,Dervenis C,Pectasides D,Fountzilas G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is believed that the insulin-like growth factor receptor type 1 (IGF-1R) signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in cancer growth, progression, and resistance to anticancer therapies. Strategies are being developed to block IGF-1R as an anticancer treatment. We reviewed several potential strategies for disrupting th...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Atzori F,Traina TA,Ionta MT,Massidda B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Axitinib, an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors, is approved as second-line treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Agents targeting the VEGF pathway may induce renal toxicities, which may be influenced by pre-existing renal dysfunction. OBJECTIVE:The objective was t...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Chen Y,Rini BI,Motzer RJ,Dutcher JP,Rixe O,Wilding G,Stadler WM,Tarazi J,Garrett M,Pithavala YK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs) markedly improve progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) mutated for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Results on overall survival (OS) are less clear-cut. We performed a publication-based meta-analysis to address f...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Guetz GD,Landre T,Uzzan B,Chouahnia K,Nicolas P,Morere JF

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of first-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) in molecularly selected patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), we performed this pooled analysis. METHOD:Randomized trials of EGFR-TKIs as treatment for advanced NSCLC wer...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Liu J,Sheng Z,Zhang Y,Li G

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In subsets of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), mutations of the KIT and PDGFRA receptor tyrosine kinases correlate with tumor prognosis and response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Determining genotypes in TKI-resistant GISTs is challenging due to the potential risks and limitations of repeated biopsies ...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Kang G,Bae BN,Sohn BS,Pyo JS,Kang GH,Kim KM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The variability in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) among patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) makes it difficult to reliably predict outcomes. A predictive biomarker of bevacizumab efficacy as first-line therapy in EOC is still lacking. OBJECTIVE:The MITO group conducted a...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Farolfi A,Petrone M,Scarpi E,Gallà V,Greco F,Casanova C,Longo L,Cormio G,Orditura M,Bologna A,Zavallone L,Ventriglia J,Franzese E,Loizzi V,Giardina D,Pigozzi E,Cioffi R,Pignata S,Giorda G,De Giorgi U

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basal transcription regulation of the epidermal growth factor receptor is dependent upon a CA simple sequence repeat polymorphism in the intron-1 (CA-SSR-1). Here, we evaluate the role of CA-SSR-1 in complete resected esophageal cancer (EC) patients without neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment. Genomic DNA was extracted ...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Vashist YK,Trump F,Gebauer F,Kutup A,Güngör C,Kalinin V,Muddasar R,Vettorazzi E,Yekebas EF,Brandt B,Pantel K,Izbicki JR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:δ-Catenin is the only member of the p120 catenin (p120ctn) subfamily whose normal pattern of expression is restricted to the brain. Similar to p120ctn, δ-catenin can bind to the juxtamembrane domain of E-cadherin. We examined the expression of δ-catenin, p120ctn, and E-cadherin using immunohistochemistry in 95 cases o...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Zhang H,Dai SD,Zhang D,Liu D,Zhang FY,Zheng TY,Cui MM,Dai CL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer harboring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) all eventually develop acquired resistance to the treatment, with half of the patients developing EGFR T790M resistance mutations. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Cardona AF,Arrieta O,Zapata MI,Rojas L,Wills B,Reguart N,Karachaliou N,Carranza H,Vargas C,Otero J,Archila P,Martín C,Corrales L,Cuello M,Ortiz C,Pino LE,Rosell R,Zatarain-Barrón ZL,CLICaP.

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Golgi phosphoprotein 2 (GOLPH2) has been shown to be involved in chronic inflammatory processes and carcinogenesis. GOLPH2 is prominently overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma, melanoma, glioblastoma, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer. With a low and tightly regulated expression in non-malignant tiss...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Liewen H,Markuly N,Läubli H,Liu Y,Matter MS,Liewen N,Renner C,Zippelius A,Stenner F

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has recently been associated with interesting molecular characteristics that have important implications in carcinogenesis and response to targeted therapies. Targeted therapies, if given to a patient subpopulation enriched by the presence of relevant molecular targets, can often abr...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Planchard D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obinutuzumab (Gazyva®, Gazyvaro®) is a recombinant, monoclonal, humanized and glycoengineered, type II, anti-CD20, IgG1 antibody. It has recently been granted an additional indication for the treatment of patients with follicular lymphoma who relapsed after, or are refractory to, a rituximab-containing regimen. In the...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Dhillon S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venetoclax (Venclyxto®; Venclexta®) is a first-in-class, oral, selective B cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitor. The drug is approved in numerous countries, including those of the EU and in the USA, for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory (RR) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); the specific indication(s)...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Scott LJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesothelin is a tumor differentiation antigen, which is highly expressed in several solid neoplasms, including pancreatic cancer. Its selective expression on malignant cells and on only a limited number of healthy tissues has made it an interesting candidate for investigation as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker a...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Nichetti F,Marra A,Corti F,Guidi A,Raimondi A,Prinzi N,de Braud F,Pusceddu S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The WEE1 inhibitor adavosertib (AZD1775) has been investigated in Western patients. OBJECTIVE:This open-label Phase Ib study (NCT02341456) investigated the safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical activity of adavosertib in combination with carboplatin alone or paclitaxel plus carboplatin in Asian patients wi...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Kato H,de Souza P,Kim SW,Lickliter JD,Naito Y,Park K,Kumar S,Mugundu GM,Bang YJ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Personalized medicine is defined by the National Cancer Institute as "a form of medicine that uses information about a person's genes, proteins, and environment to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease." In oncology, the term "personalized medicine" arose with the emergence of molecularly targeted agents. The prescript...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Le Tourneau C,Kamal M,Trédan O,Delord JP,Campone M,Goncalves A,Isambert N,Conroy T,Gentien D,Vincent-Salomon A,Pouliquen AL,Servant N,Stern MH,Le Corroller AG,Armanet S,Rio Frio T,Paoletti X

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The First-Line Erbitux in Lung Cancer (FLEX) trial showed that the addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy followed by weekly cetuximab maintenance significantly improved survival in the first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The phase IIIb NSCLC Erbitux Trial (NEXT) trial (NCT00820755) inv...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Heigener DF,Pereira JR,Felip E,Mazal J,Manzyuk L,Tan EH,Merimsky O,Sarholz B,Esser R,Gatzemeier U

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemotherapy represents the mainstay of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment, but response is usually observed in only one out of three patients. Massive efforts have been carried out to identify biomarkers that might help clinicians to choose appropriate drugs, by identifying potentially sensitive subjects an...

journal_title：Targeted oncology

authors： Toschi L,Cappuzzo F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00