2023
Germline genetic variants are associated with development of insulin-dependent diabetes in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Caulfield J, Aizenbud L, Perdigoto A, Meffre E, Jilaveanu L, Michalek D, Rich S, Aizenbud Y, Adeniran A, Herold K, Austin M, Kluger H. Germline genetic variants are associated with development of insulin-dependent diabetes in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2023, 11: e006570. PMID: 36898736, PMCID: PMC10008335, DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2022-006570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsInsulin-dependent diabetesImmune checkpoint inhibitorsType 1 diabetesCheckpoint inhibitorsControl patientsSevere immune-related adverse eventsImmunotherapy-treated patientsCheckpoint inhibitor therapyIslet cell destructionPotential predictive biomarkersIslet cell functionWhole-exome sequencingICI exposureAdverse eventsGermline genetic variantsInhibitor therapyPatient selectionTreatment regimensCancer patientsPredictive biomarkersGeneral populationPatientsDiabetesSame drug
2022
Association between immune-mediated adverse events and efficacy in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer patients treated with durvalumab and tremelimumab
Dey A, Austin M, Kluger H, Trunova N, Mann H, Shire N, Morgan C, Zhou D, Mugundu G. Association between immune-mediated adverse events and efficacy in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer patients treated with durvalumab and tremelimumab. Frontiers In Immunology 2022, 13: 1026964. PMID: 36405729, PMCID: PMC9670978, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1026964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell lung cancer patientsLung cancer patientsAdverse eventsBaseline characteristicsOverall survivalCancer patientsMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelImmune-mediated adverse eventsCox proportional hazards modelIndividual patient-level dataImmune checkpoint inhibitorsImproved overall survivalEfficacy of immunotherapyPatient demographic featuresOptimal clinical benefitPatient-level dataProportional hazards modelCheckpoint inhibitorsCombination armLaboratory featuresSteroid treatmentClinical benefitPatient survivalPatient populationHigher odds
2017
Changes in serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels reflect and predict response to anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma and non-small-cell lung cancer patients
Sanmamed MF, Perez-Gracia JL, Schalper KA, Fusco JP, Gonzalez A, Rodriguez-Ruiz ME, Oñate C, Perez G, Alfaro C, Martín-Algarra S, Andueza MP, Gurpide A, Morgado M, Wang J, Bacchiocchi A, Halaban R, Kluger H, Chen L, Sznol M, Melero I. Changes in serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels reflect and predict response to anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma and non-small-cell lung cancer patients. Annals Of Oncology 2017, 28: 1988-1995. PMID: 28595336, PMCID: PMC5834104, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum IL-8 levelsIL-8 levelsCell lung cancer patientsLung cancer patientsNSCLC patientsCancer patientsMelanoma patientsPD1/PD-L1 therapyAnti-PD-1 treatmentAnti-PD-1 blockadeSerum interleukin-8 levelsPD-L1 therapyImmune checkpoint blockadeInterleukin-8 levelsLonger overall survivalBiomarkers of responseMann-Whitney testCheckpoint blockadeFirst doseOverall survivalStrength of associationClinical benefitReceiver operation characteristic curveMetastatic melanomaSurrogate biomarkerClinical results with combination of anti-CD27 agonist antibody, varlilumab, with anti-PD1 antibody nivolumab in advanced cancer patients.
Sanborn R, Pishvaian M, Kluger H, Callahan M, Weise A, Lutzky J, Yellin M, Rawls T, Vitale L, Halim A, Keler T, Davis T, Rizvi N. Clinical results with combination of anti-CD27 agonist antibody, varlilumab, with anti-PD1 antibody nivolumab in advanced cancer patients. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 3007-3007. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.3007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCRC patientsCancer patientsAnti-PD1 antibody nivolumabPD-1 inhibitor monotherapyCD8 T cell infiltrationDrug-related SAEsSerum chemokine levelsTarget lesion diametersAcute kidney injuryPD-L1 expressionPhase 2 studyAdvanced cancer patientsAnti-tumor immunityPost-treatment biopsiesSubset of patientsT cell infiltrationMotor-sensory neuropathyPhase 1 trialOptimal dosing strategiesPhase 2 cohortMajority of tumorsPhase 2 portionObjective PRsTreatment biopsiesChemokine levels
2009
Growth factor receptor-bound protein-7 (Grb7) as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in breast cancer
Nadler Y, González AM, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger HM, Kluger Y. Growth factor receptor-bound protein-7 (Grb7) as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2009, 21: 466-473. PMID: 19717535, PMCID: PMC2826097, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp346.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBlotting, WesternBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueFollow-Up StudiesGRB7 Adaptor ProteinHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMiddle AgedPrognosisReceptor, ErbB-2Survival RateTissue Array AnalysisTumor Cells, CulturedYoung AdultConceptsHER2/neuBreast cancerPrognostic markerHER2/neu-positive breast cancerGRB7 expressionHigh HER2/neuNeu-positive breast cancerHER2/neu overexpressionPrimary breast cancerBreast cancer patientsIndependent prognostic markerNode-positive subsetValuable prognostic markerProtein 7Cy5-conjugated antibodiesMultivariable analysisWorse prognosisEntire cohortCancer patientsNeu overexpressionTissue microarrayTherapeutic targetCancerNeuPatients
2008
Toxicity and Activity of a Twice Daily High-dose Bolus Interleukin 2 Regimen in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
Acquavella N, Kluger H, Rhee J, Farber L, Tara H, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Kelly W, Sznol M. Toxicity and Activity of a Twice Daily High-dose Bolus Interleukin 2 Regimen in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2008, 31: 569-576. PMID: 18528297, DOI: 10.1097/cji.0b013e318177a4ba.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-2 regimenMetastatic melanomaNormal saline fluid bolusesMetastatic renal cell cancerNew immune modulatorsTreatment-related deathsObjective response ratePercent of patientsRetrospective chart reviewSubset of patientsIL-2 dosesIntensive care unitRenal cell cancerRenal cancer patientsSubstantial acute toxicityDevelopment of combinationsChart reviewCare unitCell cancerMelanoma patientsOncology wardFluid bolusCancer patientsImmune modulatorsMedian number
2005
Evaluating the Expression and Prognostic Value of TRAIL-R1 and TRAIL-R2 in Breast Cancer
McCarthy MM, Sznol M, DiVito KA, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger HM. Evaluating the Expression and Prognostic Value of TRAIL-R1 and TRAIL-R2 in Breast Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2005, 11: 5188-5194. PMID: 16033835, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-0158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression ProfilingHumansMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPrognosisReceptors, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing LigandReceptors, Tumor Necrosis FactorSurvival AnalysisConceptsEarly-stage breast cancerTRAIL-R2 expressionBreast cancerPrognostic valueTRAIL-R2TRAIL-R1Normal breast specimensTumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand receptor 1Lymph node involvementSubset of patientsBreast cancer patientsIndependent prognostic markerTRAIL-R1 expressionNormal breast epitheliumTRAIL receptor expressionLigand receptor 1Apoptosis-inducing ligand receptor 1Adjuvant treatmentNode involvementNodal statusPathologic variablesTumor sizeCancer patientsClinical trialsPrognostic marker