2024
Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate, demonstrates in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity against primary and metastatic ovarian tumors overexpressing HER2
Mutlu L, McNamara B, Bellone S, Manavella D, Demirkiran C, Greenman M, Verzosa M, Buza N, Hui P, Hartwich T, Harold J, Yang-Hartwich Y, Zipponi M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate, demonstrates in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity against primary and metastatic ovarian tumors overexpressing HER2. Clinical & Experimental Metastasis 2024, 41: 765-775. PMID: 38909139, DOI: 10.1007/s10585-024-10297-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-grade serous ovarian cancerClear cell carcinomaHER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateAntibody-drug conjugatesT-DXdReceptor over-expressionTrastuzumab deruxtecanXenograft modelCell linesOvarian clear cell carcinomaOvarian cancer cell linesTumors overexpressing HER2Biologically aggressive tumorsFluorescence in situ hybridization assaySerous ovarian cancerEffective antibody-drug conjugatesIn vivo antitumor activityMouse xenograft modelMetastatic cell linesDS-8201aCancer cell linesAggressive tumorsHER2 expressionCell carcinomaOvarian cancer
2023
Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate with topoisomerase I inhibitor payload, shows antitumor activity in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcoma with HER2/neu expression
Mauricio D, Bellone S, Mutlu L, McNamara B, Manavella D, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Buza N, Hui P, Hartwich T, Harold J, Yang-Hartwich Y, Zipponi M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate with topoisomerase I inhibitor payload, shows antitumor activity in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcoma with HER2/neu expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2023, 170: 38-45. PMID: 36610380, PMCID: PMC10445234, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2/neu expressionDS-8201aAntibody-drug conjugatesNeu expressionCS cell linesTrastuzumab deruxtecanOvarian carcinosarcomaTopoisomerase I inhibitor payloadCell linesAggressive gynecologic malignancyLimited therapeutic optionsEffective antibody-drug conjugatesCarcinosarcoma cell lineGynecologic malignanciesTherapeutic optionsIsotype controlSarcomatous elementsXenograft modelBystander killingFlow cytometryTumor cellsCarcinosarcomaAntitumor activityVivo studiesVivo activity
2022
Ovarian and uterine carcinosarcomas are sensitive in vitro and in vivo to elimusertib, a novel ataxia-telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase inhibitor
Manavella D, McNamara B, Harold J, Bellone S, Hartwich T, Yang-Hartwich Y, Mutlu L, Zipponi M, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Dottino P, Choi J, Alexandrov L, Buza N, Hui P, Santin A. Ovarian and uterine carcinosarcomas are sensitive in vitro and in vivo to elimusertib, a novel ataxia-telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase inhibitor. Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 169: 98-105. PMID: 36525930, PMCID: PMC9925406, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomologous recombination deficiencyCS cell linesCell linesWestern blotKinase inhibitorsOverall animal survivalProtein expressionDose-dependent increaseDose-dependent inhibitionCarcinosarcoma cell lineTumor growth inhibitionCaspase-3 expressionEndometrioid histologyAggressive malignancyUterine carcinosarcomaCS patientsPreclinical activityClinical trialsEpithelial componentAnimal survivalXenograftsApoptosis markersRecombination deficiencyP-ATRP-Chk1Synergistic activity of neratinib in combination with olaparib in uterine serous carcinoma overexpressing HER2/neu
Yadav G, Roque DM, Bellone S, Manavella DD, Hartwich TMP, Zipponi M, Harold J, Tymon-Rosario J, Mutlu L, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Ratner E, Buza N, Hui P, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Alexandrov LB, Santin AD. Synergistic activity of neratinib in combination with olaparib in uterine serous carcinoma overexpressing HER2/neu. Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 166: 351-357. PMID: 35641325, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.05.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine serous carcinomaHER2/neu expressionHER2/neuCombination of olaparibUSC xenograftsUSC cell linesNeu expressionSerous carcinomaLow HER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 3Cell linesHER2/neu gene amplificationNovel therapeutic optionsPolymerase inhibitor olaparibNeu gene amplificationDurable growth inhibitionNeratinib treatmentUSC cellsUSC patientsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantTherapeutic optionsPoor prognosisHER2/Single agent
2021
SARS-CoV-2 expresses a microRNA-like small RNA able to selectively repress host genes
Pawlica P, Yario TA, White S, Wang J, Moss WN, Hui P, Vinetz JM, Steitz JA. SARS-CoV-2 expresses a microRNA-like small RNA able to selectively repress host genes. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2021, 118: e2116668118. PMID: 34903581, PMCID: PMC8719879, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2116668118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBasic leucine zipper ATF-like transcription factor 2Small RNAsHuman lung-derived cell linesSARS-CoV-2 infectionLung-derived cell linesRNA interference (RNAi) pathwayHost miRNA levelsTranscription factor 2Cellular machineryInterference pathwayDrosha proteinSARS-CoV-2-infected individualsHost genesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Host miRNAsPutative targetsSyndrome coronavirus 2SARS-CoV-2MiRNA levelsFactor 2Cell linesNasopharyngeal swabsCoronavirus 2DHES0815A, a novel antibody-drug conjugate targeting HER2/neu, is highly active against uterine serous carcinomas in vitro and in vivo
Tymon-Rosario J, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Manzano A, Pelligra S, Guglielmi A, Gnutti B, Nagarkatti N, Zeybek B, Manara P, Zammataro L, Harold J, Mauricio D, Buza N, Hui P, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Ratner E, Clark M, Andikyan V, Huang GS, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. DHES0815A, a novel antibody-drug conjugate targeting HER2/neu, is highly active against uterine serous carcinomas in vitro and in vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2021, 163: 334-341. PMID: 34452746, PMCID: PMC8722447, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedBenzodiazepinesBystander EffectCell Line, TumorCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansImmunoconjugatesMiddle AgedPrimary Cell CultureReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsHER2/neuPrimary USC cell linesUSC cell linesUterine serous carcinomaSerous carcinomaHER2/Cell linesBystander killingHER2/neu protein expressionHER2/neu overexpressionProtein expressionNovel treatment optionsAggressive histologic variantNeu protein expressionHER2 protein expressionC-erbB2 gene amplificationSignificant bystander killingUSC xenograftsEndometrial cancerNegative tumorsPoor prognosisPositive tumorsTreatment optionsPreclinical activityHistologic variants
2020
Preclinical Activity of Sacituzumab Govitecan, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Trophoblast Cell-Surface Antigen 2 (Trop-2) Linked to the Active Metabolite of Irinotecan (SN-38), in Ovarian Cancer
Perrone E, Lopez S, Zeybek B, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Pelligra S, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Manara P, Bianchi A, Buza N, Tymon-Rosario J, Altwerger G, Han C, Menderes G, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Hui P, Schwartz PE, Scambia G, Santin AD. Preclinical Activity of Sacituzumab Govitecan, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Trophoblast Cell-Surface Antigen 2 (Trop-2) Linked to the Active Metabolite of Irinotecan (SN-38), in Ovarian Cancer. Frontiers In Oncology 2020, 10: 118. PMID: 32117765, PMCID: PMC7028697, DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrop-2 expressionEOC cell linesSacituzumab govitecanEpithelial ovarian cancerPrimary tumor cell linesPreclinical activityTrop-2EOC xenograftsOvarian cancerTrophoblast cell surface antigen 2Cell linesActive metaboliteTumor cell linesImpressive anti-tumor activityCell surface antigen 2Lethal gynecologic malignancyHigh ADCC activityAnti-tumor activityParaffin-embedded tumorsSignificant bystander killingGynecologic malignanciesADCC activityEOC tissuesOvarian tumorsClinical trialsPreclinical activity of sacituzumab govitecan (IMMU-132) in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas
Lopez S, Perrone E, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Zeybek B, Han C, Tymon-Rosario J, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Bianchi A, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Manara P, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Raspagliesi F, Angioli R, Buza N, Hui P, Bond HM, Santin AD. Preclinical activity of sacituzumab govitecan (IMMU-132) in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas. Oncotarget 2020, 11: 560-570. PMID: 32082489, PMCID: PMC7007291, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.27342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionTrop-2Ovarian carcinosarcomaWeekly intravenous administrationSignificant tumor growth inhibitionTumor growth inhibitionCS cell linesCell linesCell surface markersNegative cell linesAggressive carcinosarcomasCarcinosarcoma patientsPrimary carcinosarcomaOverall survivalPoor prognosisPreclinical activityRare cancersIntravenous administrationXenograft modelActive drugCarcinosarcomaActive metaboliteFFPE tumorsCell viability assaysCervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan
Zeybek B, Manzano A, Bianchi A, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Buza N, Hui P, Lopez S, Perrone E, Manara P, Zammataro L, Altwerger G, Han C, Tymon-Rosario J, Menderes G, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin A. Cervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan. Scientific Reports 2020, 10: 973. PMID: 31969666, PMCID: PMC6976591, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58009-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionAntibody-drug conjugatesCell surface markersXenograft modelTrop-2Adenocarcinoma/adenosquamous carcinomaAnti-Trop-2 antibodyCell linesWeekly intravenous administrationSignificant tumor growth inhibitionCervical cancer patientsPrimary cervical cancerStrong diffuse stainingPrimary cervical tumorsCervical cancer cell linesEpithelial solid tumorsReal-time polymerase chain reactionTumor growth inhibitionHuman placental tissuePositive cell linesNegative cell linesVivo antitumor activityCancer cell linesSacituzumab govitecan, an antibody‐drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell‐surface antigen 2, shows cytotoxic activity against poorly differentiated endometrial adenocarcinomas in vitro and in vivo
Perrone E, Manara P, Lopez S, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Manzano A, Zammataro L, Bianchi A, Zeybek B, Buza N, Tymon‐Rosario J, Altwerger G, Han C, Menderes G, Huang GS, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Hui P, Schwartz PE, Scambia G, Santin AD. Sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody‐drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell‐surface antigen 2, shows cytotoxic activity against poorly differentiated endometrial adenocarcinomas in vitro and in vivo. Molecular Oncology 2020, 14: 645-656. PMID: 31891442, PMCID: PMC7053235, DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic AgentsCamptothecinCarcinoma, EndometrioidCell Adhesion MoleculesCell DifferentiationCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansImmunoconjugatesImmunohistochemistryIrinotecanMiceMice, SCIDTissue Array AnalysisXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsAntibody-dependent cell cytotoxicityCell surface antigen 2EC cell linesSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionPrimary tumor cell linesTrop-2Xenograft modelAntigen 2Cell linesTumor cell linesCommon gynecologic malignancyFuture clinical trialsChromium release assaysParaffin-embedded tumorsTumor growth inhibitionSignificant bystander killingEC xenograftsGynecologic malignanciesEndometrial cancerEndometrial adenocarcinomaEndometrioid carcinoma tissuesPreclinical activityControl antibodyClinical trials
2019
Whole-exome sequencing of cervical carcinomas identifies activating ERBB2 and PIK3CA mutations as targets for combination therapy
Zammataro L, Lopez S, Bellone S, Pettinella F, Bonazzoli E, Perrone E, Zhao S, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Han C, Zeybek B, Bianchi A, Manzano A, Manara P, Cocco E, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Ravaggi A, Bignotti E, Romani C, Todeschini P, Zanotti L, Odicino F, Pecorelli S, Donzelli C, Ardighieri L, Angioli R, Raspagliesi F, Scambia G, Choi J, Dong W, Bilguvar K, Alexandrov LB, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Pirazzoli V, Stiegler AL, Boggon TJ, Lifton RP, Schlessinger J, Santin AD. Whole-exome sequencing of cervical carcinomas identifies activating ERBB2 and PIK3CA mutations as targets for combination therapy. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2019, 116: 22730-22736. PMID: 31624127, PMCID: PMC6842590, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1911385116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwaySquamous cell carcinomaWhole-exome sequencingAKT/mTOR pathwayPrimary cervical cancer cell linesPIK3CA inhibitorsRecurrent cervical cancer patientsMTOR pathwayCombination of copanlisibCervical cancer patientsPI3K/Akt/mTORCervical cancer xenograftsRegression of tumorsCervical cancer cell linesCervical tumor cell linesSingle nucleotide variantsWild-type tumorsRecurrent somatic missense mutationsAkt/mTORCell linesPan-HERCancer cell linesTypes 16/18Cervical cancerCancer patients
2018
Inhibition of BET Bromodomain Proteins with GS-5829 and GS-626510 in Uterine Serous Carcinoma, a Biologically Aggressive Variant of Endometrial Cancer
Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Cocco E, Bellone S, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Zammataro L, Bianchi A, Pettinella F, Riccio F, Han C, Yadav G, Lopez S, Manzano A, Manara P, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Schlessinger J, Santin AD. Inhibition of BET Bromodomain Proteins with GS-5829 and GS-626510 in Uterine Serous Carcinoma, a Biologically Aggressive Variant of Endometrial Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2018, 24: 4845-4853. PMID: 29941483, PMCID: PMC6168417, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-18-0864.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisAurora Kinase AAurora Kinase BAzepinesCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDose-Response Relationship, DrugEndometrial NeoplasmsExome SequencingFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiceMiddle AgedPhosphorylationPrimary Cell CultureProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mycTriazolesUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous carcinomaPrimary USC cell linesUSC cell linesC-myc expressionCell linesC-MycChemotherapy-resistant diseaseQRT-PCRHigh c-myc expressionDose-dependent decreaseDose-dependent increasePotential therapeutic targetEffective therapeutic agentMouse xenograft modelClin Cancer ResFresh frozen tumor tissueC-myc gene amplificationUSC xenograftsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantSerous carcinomaWhole-exome sequencing studiesClinical studiesConcentrations/dosesXenograft modelIn vitro and in vivo activity of IMGN853, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate targeting Folate Receptor Alpha linked to DM4, in biologically aggressive endometrial cancers
Altwerger G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Egawa-Takata T, Menderes G, Pettinella F, Bianchi A, Riccio F, Feinberg J, Zammataro L, Han C, Yadav G, Dugan K, Morneault A, Ponte JF, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. In vitro and in vivo activity of IMGN853, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate targeting Folate Receptor Alpha linked to DM4, in biologically aggressive endometrial cancers. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2018, 17: molcanther.0930.2017. PMID: 29440294, PMCID: PMC5932245, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-17-0930.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial cancerXenograft modelCell linesTumor cell linesPatient-derived xenograft modelsUterine cancer cell linesAggressive endometrial cancersEndometrial cancer deathsExpression of FRαPrimary USC cell linesRecurrent endometrial cancerReceptor alpha expressionUSC cell linesImpressive antitumor activityMol Cancer TherUSC patientsCancer cell linesMedian survivalCancer deathPDX modelsPreclinical dataUterine cancerComplete resolutionIMGN853Grade 3
2017
SYD985, a Novel Duocarmycin-Based HER2-Targeting Antibody–Drug Conjugate, Shows Antitumor Activity in Uterine and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma with HER2/Neu Expression
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Black J, Predolini F, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Zammataro L, Altwerger G, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. SYD985, a Novel Duocarmycin-Based HER2-Targeting Antibody–Drug Conjugate, Shows Antitumor Activity in Uterine and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma with HER2/Neu Expression. Clinical Cancer Research 2017, 23: 5836-5845. PMID: 28679774, PMCID: PMC5626613, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-16-2862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAnimalsAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityCarcinosarcomaCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationDuocarmycinsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunoconjugatesIndolesMaytansineMiceOvarian NeoplasmsPyrrolidinonesReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityHER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 3T-DM1Antibody-drug conjugatesCS cell linesNeu expressionEffector cellsHigh HER2/neu expressionNeu 3HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateCell linesBystander killingPatient-derived xenograft modelsNovel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateAggressive gynecologic malignancyHigh HER2 expressionEffective antibody-drug conjugatesHER2/neuClin Cancer ResGynecologic malignanciesOvarian carcinosarcomaHER2 expressionTrastuzumab emtansineSYD985Superior in vitro and in vivo activity of trastuzumab-emtansine (T-DM1) in comparison to trastuzumab, pertuzumab and their combination in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with high HER2/neu expression
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Altwerger G, Black JD, Dugan K, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Riccio F, Bianchi A, Zammataro L, de Haydu C, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Huang GS, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Superior in vitro and in vivo activity of trastuzumab-emtansine (T-DM1) in comparison to trastuzumab, pertuzumab and their combination in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with high HER2/neu expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 147: 145-152. PMID: 28705408, PMCID: PMC5605415, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh HER2/neu expressionHER2/neu expressionEpithelial ovarian cancerHER2/neuAnti-tumor activityEOC cell linesT-DM1Neu expressionChemotherapy-resistant epithelial ovarian cancerLimited anti-tumor activityAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) activityCell linesSuperior anti-tumor activityCombination of trastuzumabLethal gynecologic malignancyEpithelial ovarian carcinomaTumor growth inhibitionEOC xenograftsGynecologic malignanciesPreclinical dataOvarian carcinomaOvarian cancerClinical studiesXenograft modelSingle agentSYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/neu expression.
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Black J, Altwerger G, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Zammataro L, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. SYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/neu expression. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: e14009-e14009. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e14009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 3Epithelial ovarian cancerAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityAntibody-drug conjugatesT-DM1Neu expressionEOC cell linesNeu 3Low HER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 2HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateHER2 overexpression/amplificationNovel antibody-drug conjugateNovel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateCell linesChemo-resistant diseaseEpithelial ovarian carcinomaOvarian cancer xenograftsLethal gynecological cancerOverexpression/amplificationAnti-tumor activityMonoclonal antibody trastuzumabEffector cellsEOC patientsSYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/Neu expression
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Black J, Altwerger G, Masserdotti A, Pettinella F, Zammataro L, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. SYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/Neu expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 146: 179-186. PMID: 28473206, PMCID: PMC5533304, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.04.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAdultAgedAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingBystander EffectCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialCell Line, TumorDuocarmycinsFemaleHumansImmunotoxinsIndolesMaytansineMiceMice, SCIDMiddle AgedNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialOvarian NeoplasmsPyrrolidinonesRandom AllocationReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsHER2/neu expressionAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityEpithelial ovarian cancerLow HER2/neu expressionPeripheral blood lymphocytesHER2/neu 3Antibody-drug conjugatesT-DM1Neu expressionEOC cell linesNeu 3HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateNovel antibody-drug conjugateNovel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateEpithelial ovarian carcinomaOvarian cancer xenograftsAnti-tumor activityCell linesEOC xenograftsTrastuzumab emtansineCancer xenograftsBlood lymphocytesOvarian cancerOvarian carcinomaSYD985
2016
Polymerase ε (POLE) ultra-mutation in uterine tumors correlates with T lymphocyte infiltration and increased resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in vitro
Bellone S, Bignotti E, Lonardi S, Ferrari F, Centritto F, Masserdotti A, Pettinella F, Black J, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Hui P, Lopez S, de Haydu C, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Zammataro L, Cocco E, Ferrari F, Ravaggi A, Romani C, Facchetti F, Sartori E, Odicino FE, Silasi DA, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Polymerase ε (POLE) ultra-mutation in uterine tumors correlates with T lymphocyte infiltration and increased resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in vitro. Gynecologic Oncology 2016, 144: 146-152. PMID: 27894751, PMCID: PMC5183545, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.11.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCarboplatinCarcinomaCD4 Lymphocyte CountCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell SurvivalDisease-Free SurvivalDNA Polymerase IIDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMicrosatellite InstabilityMiddle AgedMutationPoly-ADP-Ribose Binding ProteinsTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsBetter prognosisTumor cell linesInfiltration of CD4Number of CD4Platinum-based chemotherapyT lymphocyte infiltrationPD-1 receptorCell linesLow metastatic capabilityPOLE-mutated tumorsWild-type ECsEC cell linesLymphocyte infiltrationFavorable prognosisPD-1EC patientsType tumorsEnhanced immunogenicityT lymphocytesMolecular subtypesTumors correlatesChemotherapyMetastatic capabilityPrognosisTumors
2014
T-DM1, a novel antibody-drug conjugate, is highly effective against uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas overexpressing HER2
Nicoletti R, Lopez S, Bellone S, Cocco E, Schwab CL, Black JD, Centritto F, Zhu L, Bonazzoli E, Buza N, Hui P, Mezzanzanica D, Canevari S, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. T-DM1, a novel antibody-drug conjugate, is highly effective against uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas overexpressing HER2. Clinical & Experimental Metastasis 2014, 32: 29-38. PMID: 25398397, PMCID: PMC4310789, DOI: 10.1007/s10585-014-9688-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinosarcomaCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationFemaleImmunoconjugatesM Phase Cell Cycle CheckpointsMaytansineMiceMice, SCIDOvarian NeoplasmsReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsCS cell linesT-DM1Cell linesFlow cytometryNovel antibody-drug conjugateAggressive clinical behaviorNovel treatment optionsG2/M phase cell cycle arrestHER2 protein overexpressionM phase cell cycle arrestPhase cell cycle arrestAntibody-drug conjugatesDisease refractoryPrimary HER2Vehicle miceOvarian carcinosarcomaPoor prognosisUterine carcinosarcomaCS patientsTreatment optionsClinical behaviorLonger survivalCell cycle arrestHER2 amplificationCarcinosarcomaT‐DM1, a novel antibody–drug conjugate, is highly effective against primary HER2 overexpressing uterine serous carcinoma in vitro and in vivo
English DP, Bellone S, Schwab CL, Bortolomai I, Bonazzoli E, Cocco E, Buza N, Hui P, Lopez S, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. T‐DM1, a novel antibody–drug conjugate, is highly effective against primary HER2 overexpressing uterine serous carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Cancer Medicine 2014, 3: 1256-1265. PMID: 24890382, PMCID: PMC4302675, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.274.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisCarcinomaCell Cycle CheckpointsCell ProliferationDisease Models, AnimalFemaleGene AmplificationGene ExpressionGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunohistochemistryIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceMaytansineMiddle AgedReceptor, ErbB-2RNA, MessengerTrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous carcinomaUSC cell linesNovel antibody-drug conjugateT-DM1USC xenograftsAntibody-drug conjugatesSerous carcinomaAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Cell linesPrimary USC cell linesGrowth factor receptor 2Cell-mediated cytotoxicityChromium release assaysNovel treatment optionsHER2 protein overexpressionFactor receptor 2HER2 gene amplificationHER2 protein expressionC-erbB2 gene amplificationGene amplificationDisease refractoryPrimary HER2USC cellsUSC patients