2016
Granulosa cell and oocyte mitochondrial abnormalities in a mouse model of fragile X primary ovarian insufficiency
Dioguardi C, Uslu B, Haynes M, Kurus M, Gul M, Miao DQ, De Santis L, Ferrari M, Bellone S, Santin A, Giulivi C, Hoffman G, Usdin K, Johnson J. Granulosa cell and oocyte mitochondrial abnormalities in a mouse model of fragile X primary ovarian insufficiency. Molecular Human Reproduction 2016, 22: 384-396. PMID: 26965313, PMCID: PMC4884918, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaw023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFragile X Mental Retardation ProteinFragile X SyndromeGranulosa CellsMiceMice, Mutant StrainsMitochondriaOocytesOvarian FollicleOvaryPrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionConceptsMitochondrial DNA copy numberDNA copy numberFMR1 proteinMitochondrial contentTranslation productsRepeat associated non-ATG translationFMR1 mRNACGG repeatsCopy numberMitochondrial dysfunctionMitochondrial gene expressionNon-ATG translationCGG-repeat tractQuantitative RT-PCR analysisOptic atrophy 1Mitochondrial structural abnormalitiesPrimary ovarian insufficiencyGranulosa cellsMutant genotypesGene dosage effectMetaphase II eggsMitochondrial genesMitochondrial architectureMitochondrial fusionRT-PCR analysis
2010
High-grade, chemotherapy-resistant ovarian carcinomas overexpress epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) and are highly sensitive to immunotherapy with MT201, a fully human monoclonal anti-EpCAM antibody
Richter CE, Cocco E, Bellone S, Silasi DA, Rüttinger D, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. High-grade, chemotherapy-resistant ovarian carcinomas overexpress epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) and are highly sensitive to immunotherapy with MT201, a fully human monoclonal anti-EpCAM antibody. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 203: 582.e1-582.e7. PMID: 20870202, PMCID: PMC2993821, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.07.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorCell Adhesion MoleculesCell Line, TumorDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunotherapyNeoplasm StagingOvarian NeoplasmsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityComplement-dependent cytotoxicityReal-time polymerase chain reactionEpithelial cell adhesion moleculePolymerase chain reactionOvarian carcinomaInterleukin-2Cell adhesion moleculeFlow cytometryHighest messenger RNA expressionCell linesAdhesion moleculesCell-mediated cytotoxicityOvarian cancer cell linesEffective treatment optionChromium release assaysChain reactionMessenger RNA expressionCancer cell linesOvarian diseaseTreatment optionsOvarian cancerEpCAM expressionAnti-EpCAM antibodyRNA expressionClostridium perfringens enterotoxin carboxy-terminal fragment is a novel tumor-homing peptide for human ovarian cancer
Cocco E, Casagrande F, Bellone S, Richter CE, Bellone M, Todeschini P, Holmberg JC, Fu HH, Montagna MK, Mor G, Schwartz PE, Arin-Silasi D, Azoudi M, Rutherford TJ, Abu-Khalaf M, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin carboxy-terminal fragment is a novel tumor-homing peptide for human ovarian cancer. BMC Cancer 2010, 10: 349. PMID: 20598131, PMCID: PMC2908101, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-10-349.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAnimalsCarcinoma, PapillaryCarcinoma, Squamous CellChlorocebus aethiopsClaudin-3Claudin-4Clostridium perfringensCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEnterotoxinsFemaleFibroblastsFlow CytometryHumansMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, SCIDOvarian NeoplasmsPeptide FragmentsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSpheroids, CellularTissue DistributionTransplantation, HeterologousTumor Cells, CulturedUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVero CellsConceptsChemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancerClostridium perfringens enterotoxinOvarian cancerOvarian carcinoma cell linesClaudin-3Carcinoma cell linesNovel tumor-homing peptideCarboxy-terminal fragmentTumor cellsResistant ovarian cancer cell linesCell linesNew diagnostic tracersCPE peptideOvarian cancer cell linesResistant ovarian cancer cellsResistant ovarian carcinomaHuman ovarian cancerRelevant animal modelsOvarian tumor cellsOvarian cancer cellsChemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cellsHuman epithelial tumorsTime-dependent internalizationCancer cell linesBio-distribution studies
2009
Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy
Bellone S, Siegel ER, Cocco E, Cargnelutti M, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2009, 19: 860-866. PMID: 19574774, DOI: 10.1111/igc.0b013e3181a8331f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdenocarcinoma, MucinousAdultAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlotting, WesternCarcinoma, PapillaryCell Adhesion MoleculesChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsEpithelial Cell Adhesion MoleculeFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOrganoplatinum CompoundsOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryPrognosisRetrospective StudiesReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsRecurrent epithelial ovarian carcinomaEpithelial ovarian carcinomaNormal ovarian tissuesOvarian carcinoma cell linesOvarian carcinomaEpithelial cell adhesion moleculeEp-CAMCarcinoma cell linesCell adhesion moleculeOvarian tissueChemotherapy-resistant epithelial ovarian cancerFlow cytometryCell linesAdhesion moleculesEp-CAM overexpressionStandard treatment modalityCell adhesion molecule expressionOvarian carcinoma patientsEpithelial ovarian cancerPrimary ovarian carcinomasAdhesion molecule expressionSurface expressionAntibody-mediated therapyHuman monoclonal antibodyEpithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) expressionSerum amyloid A (SAA): a novel biomarker for uterine serous papillary cancer
Cocco E, Bellone S, El-Sahwi K, Cargnelutti M, Casagrande F, Buza N, Tavassoli FA, Siegel ER, Visintin I, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Serum amyloid A (SAA): a novel biomarker for uterine serous papillary cancer. British Journal Of Cancer 2009, 101: 335-341. PMID: 19536090, PMCID: PMC2720219, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunohistochemistryMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSerum Amyloid A ProteinTumor Cells, CulturedUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous papillary carcinomaSerum amyloid AUSPC patientsBenign diseaseSAA concentrationsNovel biomarkersPrimary USPC cell linesUterine serous papillary cancerSerum SAALiver-secreted proteinsNormal healthy femalesUSPC cell linesEarly disease recurrenceSerous papillary carcinomaNormal endometrial tissuesExpression levelsProtein expression levelsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantHealthy womenEndometrial tissuePapillary cancerSerum biomarkersAmyloid AHealthy group
2008
Generation of CA125-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes in human leukocyte antigen-A2.1-positive healthy donors and patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Bellone S, Anfossi S, O'Brien TJ, Cannon MJ, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Generation of CA125-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes in human leukocyte antigen-A2.1-positive healthy donors and patients with advanced ovarian cancer. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 200: 75.e1-75.e10. PMID: 18976739, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCA-125 AntigenCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesEpitopes, T-LymphocyteFemaleHLA-A2 AntigenHumansImmunodominant EpitopesImmunotherapyInterferon-gammaK562 CellsMiddle AgedOvarian NeoplasmsPeptide FragmentsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicConceptsPeptide-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytesCytotoxic T lymphocytesHuman leukocyte antigenLeukocyte antigenOvarian cancerT lymphocytesHuman cytotoxic T-lymphocyte responsesCytotoxic T-lymphocyte precursor frequenciesNatural killer-sensitive targetsPeptide-loaded target cellsType 1 cytokine profileCytotoxic T lymphocyte responsesT lymphocyte precursor frequenciesPotential immunogenic peptidesAdvanced ovarian cancerClass I antibodiesIntracellular cytokine expressionT lymphocyte responsesPositive healthy donorsInterferon-gamma productionT lymphocyte populationsPeripheral blood leukocytesCytokine profileELISPOT assayCytokine expression
2007
Overexpression of claudin‐3 and claudin‐4 receptors in uterine serous papillary carcinoma
Santin AD, Bellone S, Marizzoni M, Palmieri M, Siegel ER, McKenney JK, Hennings L, Comper F, Bandiera E, Pecorelli S. Overexpression of claudin‐3 and claudin‐4 receptors in uterine serous papillary carcinoma. Cancer 2007, 109: 1312-1322. PMID: 17326053, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsClaudin-3Claudin-4Clostridium perfringensCystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEnterotoxinsFemaleGene ExpressionHumansInjections, IntraperitonealMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, SCIDMiddle AgedReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTumor Cells, CulturedUp-RegulationUterine Cervical NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous papillary carcinomaClaudin-4 receptorsUSPC cell linesSerous papillary carcinomaClaudin-3Endometrial cancerPapillary carcinomaClaudin-4 protein expressionChemotherapy-resistant variantsCytotoxic Clostridium perfringensSublethal intraperitoneal injectionsReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionQuantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionTumor cell necrosisSCID mouse xenograftsType-specific therapiesDose-dependent cytotoxic effectCell linesTight junction proteinsControl tissue samplesHigh-affinity receptorAggressive variantTumor disappearanceIntraperitoneal injectionPolymerase chain reaction
2006
Differential gene expression profiles between tumor biopsies and short-term primary cultures of ovarian serous carcinomas: Identification of novel molecular biomarkers for early diagnosis and therapy
Bignotti E, Tassi RA, Calza S, Ravaggi A, Romani C, Rossi E, Falchetti M, Odicino FE, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Differential gene expression profiles between tumor biopsies and short-term primary cultures of ovarian serous carcinomas: Identification of novel molecular biomarkers for early diagnosis and therapy. Gynecologic Oncology 2006, 103: 405-416. PMID: 16725184, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.03.056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBiopsyClaudin-3Claudin-4Cystadenocarcinoma, SerousEpithelial CellsFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansImmunohistochemistryKallikreinsMammaglobin AMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsOvarian NeoplasmsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionTumor Cells, CulturedUteroglobinConceptsGene expression profilesGene expression profilingExpression profilingExpression profilesGenetic fingerprintsDifferential gene expression profilesNovel molecular biomarkersGene expression productsOvarian serous papillary carcinomaGene expression dataHuman genesGene expressionMolecular biomarkersOligonucleotide microarraysExpression productsPrimary tumor cell culturesExpression dataQuantitative RT-PCREnterotoxin receptorGenesMicroarray dataKallikrein 6Ovarian serous carcinomaProtein levelsMammaglobin 2
2005
Human Kallikrein 6: A New Potential Serum Biomarker for Uterine Serous Papillary Cancer
Santin AD, Diamandis EP, Bellone S, Soosaipillai A, Cane S, Palmieri M, Burnett A, Roman JJ, Pecorelli S. Human Kallikrein 6: A New Potential Serum Biomarker for Uterine Serous Papillary Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2005, 11: 3320-3325. PMID: 15867230, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-04-2528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, EndometrioidCystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansKallikreinsMiddle AgedReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTumor Cells, CulturedUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous papillary carcinomaSerous papillary carcinomaEndometrioid carcinomaUSPC patientsBenign diseasePapillary carcinomaNovel biomarkersPrimary USPC cell linesUterine serous papillary cancerOvarian serous papillary carcinomaEndometrioid carcinoma patientsNormal healthy femalesUSPC cell linesEarly disease recurrenceNormal endometrial cellsPotential serum biomarkersPrimary endometrioid carcinomaNew Potential Serum BiomarkerExpression levelsGene expression levelsHK6 proteinEndometrial biopsyCarcinoma patientsDisease recurrenceEndometrial cancerGene expression fingerprint of uterine serous papillary carcinoma: identification of novel molecular markers for uterine serous cancer diagnosis and therapy
Santin AD, Zhan F, Cane' S, Bellone S, Palmieri M, Thomas M, Burnett A, Roman JJ, Cannon MJ, Shaughnessy J, Pecorelli S. Gene expression fingerprint of uterine serous papillary carcinoma: identification of novel molecular markers for uterine serous cancer diagnosis and therapy. British Journal Of Cancer 2005, 92: 1561-1573. PMID: 15785748, PMCID: PMC2362016, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedClaudin-4Cystadenocarcinoma, PapillaryEndometriumFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansImmunohistochemistryMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPrognosisReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionTumor Cells, CulturedUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous papillary cancerNormal endometrial cellsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantClaudin-4Normal endometrial epithelial cellsUterine serous papillary carcinomaAdhesion moleculesNovel therapeutic markerCommon gynecologic tumorsSerous papillary carcinomaParaffin-embedded specimensEndometrial epithelial cellsL1 cell adhesion moleculeType-specific therapiesRas homolog gene familyQuantitative RT-PCRScalar dosesGynecologic tumorsPapillary cancerEndometrial cellsInterleukin-6Cell adhesion moleculeNovel molecular markersPapillary carcinoma
2004
Gene expression profiles in primary ovarian serous papillary tumors and normal ovarian epithelium: Identification of candidate molecular markers for ovarian cancer diagnosis and therapy
Santin AD, Zhan F, Bellone S, Palmieri M, Cane S, Bignotti E, Anfossi S, Gokden M, Dunn D, Roman JJ, O'Brien TJ, Tian E, Cannon MJ, Shaughnessy J, Pecorelli S. Gene expression profiles in primary ovarian serous papillary tumors and normal ovarian epithelium: Identification of candidate molecular markers for ovarian cancer diagnosis and therapy. International Journal Of Cancer 2004, 112: 14-25. PMID: 15305371, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.20408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, PapillaryCells, CulturedCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEpitheliumFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiddle AgedOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSerine EndopeptidasesConceptsGene expression profilesExpression profilesOvarian serous papillary carcinomaExpression dataDifferential expressionTumor-associated calcium signal transducer 1Cell linesGrowth factor beta receptor IIINormal ovarian epitheliumPlatelet-derived growth factor receptor alphaGene expression dataGrowth factor receptor alphaCandidate molecular markersOvarian epitheliumGene expressionLadinin-1Oligonucleotide microarraysMolecular markersQuantitative RT-PCRGenesClaudin-3Probe setsOvarian cancerClaudin-4Important molecular featuresDiscrimination between uterine serous papillary carcinomas and ovarian serous papillary tumours by gene expression profiling
Santin AD, Zhan F, Bellone S, Palmieri M, Cane S, Gokden M, Roman JJ, O'Brien TJ, Tian E, Cannon MJ, Shaughnessy J, Pecorelli S. Discrimination between uterine serous papillary carcinomas and ovarian serous papillary tumours by gene expression profiling. British Journal Of Cancer 2004, 90: 1814-1824. PMID: 15208622, PMCID: PMC2409747, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6601791.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCarcinoma, PapillaryCells, CulturedCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleFlow CytometryGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunohistochemistryMiddle AgedOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisOvarian NeoplasmsReceptor, ErbB-2Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous papillary carcinomaGene expressionOverexpressed genesSerous papillary carcinomaGene expression fingerprintGene expression profilingHuman genesC-erbB2 geneExpression fingerprintsMolecular basisExpression profilingPapillary carcinomaOligonucleotide microarraysExpression productsQuantitative RT-PCRGenesClinical tissue samplesProbe setsTwo-fold differenceMore effective treatment modalitiesEffective treatment modalitySerous papillary tumorsPlasminogen activator inhibitorDifferent biological behaviorDevelopment of novelThe novel serine protease tumor-associated differentially expressed gene-14 (KLK8/Neuropsin/Ovasin) is highly overexpressed in cervical cancer
Cane' S, Bignotti E, Bellone S, Palmieri M, De Las Casas L, Roman JJ, Pecorelli S, Cannon MJ, O'Brien T, Santin AD. The novel serine protease tumor-associated differentially expressed gene-14 (KLK8/Neuropsin/Ovasin) is highly overexpressed in cervical cancer. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 190: 60-66. PMID: 14749636, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2003.07.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaCarcinoma, Squamous CellCase-Control StudiesCell Line, TumorCervix UteriFemaleGene ExpressionHumansImmunohistochemistryKallikreinsKeratinocytesReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionUterine Cervical NeoplasmsConceptsCervical cancer cell linesReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionCancer cell linesCervical cancerCervical tumorsParaffin-embedded cervical cancer specimensPrimary cervical cancer cell linesCell linesPersistent cervical cancerNormal cervical epithelial cellsCervical cancer specimensCervical biopsy specimensChain reactionHuman cervical tumorsPrimary tumor cell linesCervical epithelial cellsCervical cancer therapyNovel molecular targetsGene 14Useful diagnostic toolFrequency of expressionPrimary adenocarcinomaStandard treatmentPolymerase chain reaction
2003
The novel serine protease tumor‐associated differentially expressed gene–15 (matriptase/MT‐SP1) is highly overexpressed in cervical carcinoma
Santin AD, Cane' S, Bellone S, Bignotti E, Palmieri M, De Las Casas LE, Anfossi S, Roman JJ, O'Brien T, Pecorelli S. The novel serine protease tumor‐associated differentially expressed gene–15 (matriptase/MT‐SP1) is highly overexpressed in cervical carcinoma. Cancer 2003, 98: 1898-1904. PMID: 14584072, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.11753.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Intrathecal cytotoxic T-cell immunotherapy for metastatic leptomeningeal melanoma.
Clemons-Miller AR, Chatta GS, Hutchins L, Angtuaco EJ, Ravaggi A, Santin AD, Cannon MJ. Intrathecal cytotoxic T-cell immunotherapy for metastatic leptomeningeal melanoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2001, 7: 917s-924s. PMID: 11300492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, NeoplasmB-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCytokinesDendritic CellsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFlow CytometryGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansImmunotherapyImmunotherapy, AdoptiveIndiumInterferon-gammaInterleukin-2Interleukin-4Interleukin-6MART-1 AntigenMelanomaMembrane GlycoproteinsMeningeal NeoplasmsMiddle AgedMonophenol MonooxygenaseNeoplasm ProteinsProteinsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionTime FactorsTissue DistributionT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicTumor Cells, CulturedTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsTumor necrosis factor alphaNecrosis factor alphaNeurological symptomsLeptomeningeal melanomaFactor alphaLow-dose IL-2 administrationType 1 cytokine profileAutologous dendritic cellsIL-2 administrationRight carotid arteryIntra-arterial deliveryT-cell immunotherapyGreater lytic activityLoss of hearingCTL infusionCytokine profileAutologous EBVDendritic cellsRecurrent melanomaOmmaya reservoirSpecific CTLIL-6IL-4Specific lysisLower extremities