2013
Sarcomatoid Lung Carcinomas Show High Levels of Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1)
Velcheti V, Rimm DL, Schalper KA. Sarcomatoid Lung Carcinomas Show High Levels of Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1). Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2013, 8: 803-805. PMID: 23676558, PMCID: PMC3703468, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e318292be18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeath ligand 1Sarcomatoid carcinomaCell lung carcinomaLung carcinomaPD-L1PD-1/PD-L1 axisPD-1/PD-L1 pathwayProgrammed Death Ligand 1PD-L1 protein expressionEffector immune responsesPD-L1 axisPD-L1 pathwayLung sarcomatoid carcinomaLung cancer cohortSarcomatoid lung carcinomasLigand 1Mouse monoclonal antibodyDeath-1Lymphocytic infiltrationRare subtypeSuch therapyCancer cohortT cellsCarcinomaTumor types
2012
Multi-Level Targeting of the Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase Pathway in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells
Zito CR, Jilaveanu LB, Anagnostou V, Rimm D, Bepler G, Maira SM, Hackl W, Camp R, Kluger HM, Chao HH. Multi-Level Targeting of the Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase Pathway in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e31331. PMID: 22355357, PMCID: PMC3280285, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsBlotting, WesternCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Squamous CellCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationClass Ia Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinaseDrug SynergismFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionTissue Array AnalysisTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerNSCLC cell linesDual PI3K/mTOR inhibitorPI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwayPI3K/mTOR inhibitorAKT/mTOR pathwayPI3K inhibitorsNVP-BEZ235MTOR inhibitorsNVP-BKM120MTOR expressionAdvanced stageCell linesMTOR pathwayPI3K subunitsNon-small cell lung cancer cellsK inhibitorsCell lung cancer cellsCell lung cancerSquamous cell carcinomaP85 expressionSynergistic growth inhibitionRegulation of pAktExpression of p85Lung cancer cellsCytoplasmic Estrogen Receptor in Breast Cancer
Welsh AW, Lannin DR, Young GS, Sherman ME, Figueroa JD, Henry NL, Ryden L, Kim C, Love RR, Schiff R, Rimm DL. Cytoplasmic Estrogen Receptor in Breast Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2012, 18: 118-126. PMID: 21980134, PMCID: PMC3263348, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-11-1236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEstrogen receptorCytoplasmic stainingCytoplasmic ERCytoplasmic estrogen receptorSpecific cytoplasmic stainingCell line seriesHuman breast tumorsQuantitative immunofluorescent analysisRoutine clinical valueRetrospective cohortTamoxifen resistanceBreast cancerLower incidencePreclinical modelsClinical valueTissue microarrayPatient controlsBreast tumorsNumber of casesClinical specimensMultiple antibodiesWestern blotAverage incidenceAntibodiesCohort
2010
Nuclear Localization of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Associated with a Better Prognosis
Pectasides E, Egloff AM, Sasaki C, Kountourakis P, Burtness B, Fountzilas G, Dafni U, Zaramboukas T, Rampias T, Rimm D, Grandis J, Psyrri A. Nuclear Localization of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Associated with a Better Prognosis. Clinical Cancer Research 2010, 16: 2427-2434. PMID: 20371693, PMCID: PMC3030188, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-09-2658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLonger progression-free survivalNeck squamous cell cancerNeck squamous cell carcinomaProgression-free survivalSquamous cell cancerSquamous cell carcinomaPittsburgh Medical CenterTranscription 3Early Detection Research NetworkCurative intentPrognostic roleSurgical resectionBetter prognosisSignal transducerCell cancerCell carcinomaFavorable outcomeSurvival prognosisClinicopathologic parametersMedical CenterIndependent cohortLower riskTest cohortHNSCCSurvival analysis
2009
Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase as a Therapeutic Target in Melanoma
Aziz SA, Davies M, Pick E, Zito C, Jilaveanu L, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger Y, Kluger HM. Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase as a Therapeutic Target in Melanoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2009, 15: 3029-3036. PMID: 19383818, PMCID: PMC4431617, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-2768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrain NeoplasmsCell ProliferationChromonesEnzyme InhibitorsHumansImmunoblottingImmunoenzyme TechniquesMelanomaMorpholinesNevus, PigmentedPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphorylationProtein Array AnalysisSkin NeoplasmsTissue Array AnalysisTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsPhosphatidylinositol-3 kinasePI3K inhibitorsExpression of p85PI3KP110alpha subunitPathway membersK inhibitorsCell linesPI3K pathway membersReverse phase protein arrayGood drug targetPhase protein arrayPI3K pathwayTargets of drugsCellular processesPhospho-Akt levelsPI3K inhibitionMelanoma cell linesDrug targetsFull activationP85K pathwayLY294002Protein arraysResistant cell lines
2008
High levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, neuropilin-1) are associated with worse outcome in breast cancer
Ghosh S, Sullivan CA, Zerkowski MP, Molinaro AM, Rimm DL, Camp RL, Chung GG. High levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, neuropilin-1) are associated with worse outcome in breast cancer. Human Pathology 2008, 39: 1835-1843. PMID: 18715621, PMCID: PMC2632946, DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2008.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularConnecticutFemaleFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImmunoenzyme TechniquesKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNeuropilin-1Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorSurvival RateTissue Array AnalysisVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2Young AdultConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorEndothelial growth factorBreast cancerVEGFR-1Growth factorNeuropilin-1VEGFR-2Kaplan-Meier survival analysisBreast cancer tissue microarrayVascular endothelial growth factor receptorPrimary breast cancerStandard prognostic factorsEndothelial growth factor receptorPrimary breast adenocarcinomaCancer tissue microarrayTumor-specific expressionGrowth factor receptorPrognostic factorsPrognostic significancePrognostic valueWorse outcomesLarge cohortTissue microarraySurvival analysisSignificant associationNuclear to non-nuclear Pmel17/gp100 expression (HMB45 staining) as a discriminator between benign and malignant melanocytic lesions
Rothberg BE, Moeder CB, Kluger H, Halaban R, Elder DE, Murphy GF, Lazar A, Prieto V, Duncan LM, Rimm DL. Nuclear to non-nuclear Pmel17/gp100 expression (HMB45 staining) as a discriminator between benign and malignant melanocytic lesions. Modern Pathology 2008, 21: 1121-1129. PMID: 18552823, PMCID: PMC2570478, DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2008.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntigens, NeoplasmBiomarkers, TumorCell NucleusDiagnosis, DifferentialFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImmunoenzyme TechniquesMelanomaMelanoma-Specific AntigensMembrane GlycoproteinsNeoplasm ProteinsNevus, PigmentedSkin NeoplasmsTissue Array AnalysisCorrelates and Determinants of Nuclear Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Content in an Oropharyngeal Cancer Tissue Microarray
Psyrri A, Egleston B, Pectasides E, Weinberger P, Yu Z, Kowalski D, Sasaki C, Haffty B, Rimm D, Burtness B. Correlates and Determinants of Nuclear Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Content in an Oropharyngeal Cancer Tissue Microarray. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2008, 17: 1486-1492. PMID: 18559565, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-07-2684.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Phosphorylation of Akt (Ser473) Predicts Poor Clinical Outcome in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer
Yu Z, Weinberger PM, Sasaki C, Egleston BL, Speier WF, Haffty B, Kowalski D, Camp R, Rimm D, Vairaktaris E, Burtness B, Psyrri A. Phosphorylation of Akt (Ser473) Predicts Poor Clinical Outcome in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2007, 16: 553-558. PMID: 17372251, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-06-0121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Squamous CellChi-Square DistributionFemaleHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOropharyngeal NeoplasmsPhosphorylationPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsProtein Array AnalysisProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktPTEN PhosphohydrolaseSurvival AnalysisConceptsNuclear p-AktAkt activationP-AktOropharyngeal squamous cell cancerSquamous cell carcinoma progressionPhosphorylated AktCohort of patientsLocal recurrence rateOverall survival rateSquamous cell cancerPoor clinical outcomeAdverse patient outcomesP-AKT levelsPromising molecular targetP-AKT expressionProtein expression levelsPhosphorylation of AktDisease recurrenceLocal recurrenceCell cancerClinical outcomesAdjusted analysisPrognostic significanceRecurrence ratePatient outcomes
2004
Prognostic Significance of p16 Protein Levels in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer
Weinberger PM, Yu Z, Haffty BG, Kowalski D, Harigopal M, Sasaki C, Rimm DL, Psyrri A. Prognostic Significance of p16 Protein Levels in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2004, 10: 5684-5691. PMID: 15355894, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-04-0448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell cancerOropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaOropharyngeal squamous cell cancerDisease-free survivalLocal recurrence rateSquamous cell carcinomaCell cancerOverall survivalRecurrence rateCell carcinomaP16 overexpressionNeck squamous cell cancerLow local recurrence rateAdvanced Tumor-NodeMean patient followIndependent prognostic factorHigh histologic gradeP16 expression statusOverexpression of p16Local recurrencePrognostic factorsPrognostic importanceP16 protein expressionPrognostic significanceHistologic gradeβ‐Catenin and p53 analyses of a breast carcinoma tissue microarray
Chung GG, Zerkowski MP, Ocal IT, Dolled‐Filhart M, Kang JY, Psyrri A, Camp RL, Rimm DL. β‐Catenin and p53 analyses of a breast carcinoma tissue microarray. Cancer 2004, 100: 2084-2092. PMID: 15139049, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMacrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor Expression Is Associated with Poor Outcome in Breast Cancer by Large Cohort Tissue Microarray Analysis
Kluger HM, Dolled-Filhart M, Rodov S, Kacinski BM, Camp RL, Rimm DL. Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor Expression Is Associated with Poor Outcome in Breast Cancer by Large Cohort Tissue Microarray Analysis. Clinical Cancer Research 2004, 10: 173-177. PMID: 14734466, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-0699-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNode-positive patientsNode-negative patientsNode-positive casesCSF-1R expressionBreast cancerNodal statusOverall survivalPoor outcomeIpsilateral breast cancer recurrenceInvasive breast cancerNonmetastatic breast cancerPredictors of survivalNode-negative casesLarger tumor sizeSmall cohort studiesBreast cancer recurrenceCSF-1RTissue microarray analysisMacrophage colony-stimulating factor 1 receptorFactor 1 receptorTransmembrane tyrosine kinase receptorTyrosine kinase receptorsCohort studyColony-stimulating factor 1 receptorNodal involvement
2003
Tissue microarray‐based studies of patients with lymph node negative breast carcinoma show that met expression is associated with worse outcome but is not correlated with epidermal growth factor family receptors
Ocal I, Dolled‐Filhart M, D'Aquila TG, Camp RL, Rimm DL. Tissue microarray‐based studies of patients with lymph node negative breast carcinoma show that met expression is associated with worse outcome but is not correlated with epidermal growth factor family receptors. Cancer 2003, 97: 1841-1848. PMID: 12673709, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.11335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCohort StudiesErbB ReceptorsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHepatocyte Growth FactorHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesKi-67 AntigenLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisNeoplasm StagingPrognosisProto-Oncogene Proteins c-metReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, Fibroblast Growth FactorReceptors, ProgesteroneSurvival RateConceptsLymph node negative breast carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptorNode-negative breast carcinomaNegative breast carcinomaHER-2Breast carcinomaSet of patientsReceptor tyrosine kinasesGrowth factor receptorReceptor statusTumor sizeWorse outcomesEpidermal growth factor family receptorsProgesterone receptor expression levelsTissue microarray-based studyFamily receptorsHormone receptor statusFactor receptorGroup of patientsIndependent predictive valueExpression levelsReceptor expression levelsUnique staining patternStudy cohortTissue microarray technology
2002
Tissue microarray‐based analysis shows phospho‐β‐catenin expression in malignant melanoma is associated with poor outcome
Kielhorn E, Provost E, Olsen D, D'Aquila TG, Smith BL, Camp RL, Rimm DL. Tissue microarray‐based analysis shows phospho‐β‐catenin expression in malignant melanoma is associated with poor outcome. International Journal Of Cancer 2002, 103: 652-656. PMID: 12494474, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.10893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant melanomaTissue microarray-based studyTissue microarray-based analysisWorse overall survivalDepth of invasionImmuno-histochemical analysisPhospho-specific antibodiesPhospho-β-catenin expressionOverall survivalMetastatic lesionsPrimary lesionPoor outcomePrognostic markerMelanomaUnique subsetNuclear stainingAntibodiesCatenin antibodyMicroarray-based analysisLesionsOutcomesCatenin expressionSer33/37/Thr41Microarray-based studiesHuman tissues
2001
Tissue microarray: a new technology for amplification of tissue resources.
Rimm DL, Camp RL, Charette LA, Costa J, Olsen DA, Reiss M. Tissue microarray: a new technology for amplification of tissue resources. The Cancer Journal 2001, 7: 24-31. PMID: 11269645.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Localization and quantitation of expression of the cell motility-related protein thymosin beta15 in human breast tissue.
Gold JS, Bao L, Ghoussoub RA, Zetter BR, Rimm DL. Localization and quantitation of expression of the cell motility-related protein thymosin beta15 in human breast tissue. Modern Pathology 1997, 10: 1106-12. PMID: 9388061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerBreast tissueNonmetastatic breast cancerUseful prognostic markerPotential early markerMalignant breast tissueProstate cell linesThymosin beta15Human breast tissuePrognostic valueDuctal carcinomaPrognostic markerBreast malignancyAffinity-purified polyclonal antibodiesBreast epitheliumEarly markerCancerAdditional studiesProtein levelsProstate modelCell linesPrecise rolePolyclonal antibodiesMarkersTissueThe cell adhesion molecule, E‐cadherin, distinguishes mesothelial cells from carcinoma cells in fluids
Schofield K, D'Aquila T, Rimm D. The cell adhesion molecule, E‐cadherin, distinguishes mesothelial cells from carcinoma cells in fluids. Cancer 1997, 81: 293-298. PMID: 9349517, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19971025)81:5<293::aid-cncr7>3.0.co;2-o.Peer-Reviewed Original Research