2017
Updated results of single-agent ibrutinib in recurrent/refractory primary (PCNSL) and secondary CNS lymphoma (SCNSL).
Grommes C, Gavrilovic I, Kaley T, Nolan C, Omuro A, Wolfe J, Pentsova E, Hatzoglou V, Mellinghoff I, DeAngelis L. Updated results of single-agent ibrutinib in recurrent/refractory primary (PCNSL) and secondary CNS lymphoma (SCNSL). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 7515-7515. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.7515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSecondary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalALT elevationCNS lymphomaAdverse eventsClinical responseGrade 4 adverse eventsRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCerebrospinal fluid involvementCNS lymphoma patientsGrade 5 eventsManageable adverse eventsGrade 3 toxicityMedian overall survivalMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionSingle-agent ibrutinibUrinary tract infectionPrimary brain tumorsPromising clinical responsesMantle cell lymphomaCommon toxicities
2016
Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Grommes C, Pastore A, Gavrilovic I, Kaley T, Nolan C, Omuro A, Wolfe J, Pentsova E, Hatzoglou V, Mellinghoff I, DeAngelis L. Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Blood 2016, 128: 783. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.783.783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary central nervous system lymphomaProgression-free survivalSecondary CNS lymphomaMedian progression-free survivalHigh-dose methotrexate chemotherapyCentral nervous system lymphomaNervous system lymphomaAdverse eventsCNS lymphomaCombination armClinical responseMethotrexate chemotherapySystem lymphomaGrade 4 adverse eventsRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCerebrospinal fluid involvementCNS lymphoma patientsManageable adverse eventsGrade 3 toxicityMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionUrinary tract infectionPrimary brain tumorsACTR-12. PHASE I/II STUDY OF SINGLE AGENT IBRUTINIB IN RECURRENT/REFRACTORY PRIMARY (PCNSL) AND SECONDARY CNS LYMPHOMA (SCNSL)
Grommes C, Gavrilovic I, Kaley T, Nolan C, Omuro A, Wolfe J, Pentsova E, Hatzoglou V, Mellinghoff I, DeAngelis L. ACTR-12. PHASE I/II STUDY OF SINGLE AGENT IBRUTINIB IN RECURRENT/REFRACTORY PRIMARY (PCNSL) AND SECONDARY CNS LYMPHOMA (SCNSL). Neuro-Oncology 2016, 18: vi3-vi4. DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now212.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSecondary CNS lymphomaCNS lymphomaPhase I/II studyRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCerebrospinal fluid involvementCNS lymphoma patientsGrade 4 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionSingle-agent ibrutinibPrimary brain tumorsPromising clinical responsesB-cell malignanciesCommon toxicitiesEligible patientsFungal encephalitisManageable toxicityMedian PFSMethotrexate regimensPrior therapySCNSL patientsClinical responseII study
2015
Phase I Study of Single Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphoma
Christian G, Thomas K, Abdel-Wahab O, Omuro A, Ingo M, DeAngelis L. Phase I Study of Single Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphoma. Blood 2015, 126: 3960. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v126.23.3960.3960.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRefractory primary CNS lymphomaPrimary CNS lymphomaSecondary CNS lymphomaDose level 2CNS lymphomaCommon grade 2 toxicityRecurrent primary CNS lymphomaRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCD20 antibody therapyCNS lymphoma patientsDose of ibrutinibGrade 4 toxicityPrior treatment regimensDose level 1Grade 2 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionSingle-agent ibrutinibPhase I trialPrimary brain tumorsPromising clinical responsesAlternative therapeutic approach
2011
Targeted Therapy for Malignant Gliomas
Dankwah-Quansah M, Omuro A. Targeted Therapy for Malignant Gliomas. Tumors Of The Central Nervous System 2011, 299-307. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-0344-5_31.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMalignant gliomasAggressive primary brain tumorFatal disease outcomeSingle-agent trialsSingle-agent treatmentPrimary brain tumorsAkt/mTORDevelopment of combinationsAgent trialsDismal prognosisPatient selectionStandard treatmentTargeted therapyDisease outcomeAnaplastic astrocytomaAnaplastic oligodendrogliomaBrain tumorsTherapy trialsNew treatmentsPathway inhibitionGliomasAgent treatmentTrialsRas/MAPKPromising activity