Editorial Material
Oncology
Alicia F. C. Okines, Nicholas C. Turner
Summary: HER2 amplification heterogeneity is linked to resistance to trastuzumab emtansine in the neoadjuvant setting, highlighting the significance of determining whether varying HER2-positive cancer types require distinct treatment approaches.
Review
Oncology
G. Nader-Marta, D. Martins-Branco, E. de Azambuja
Summary: HER2-positive breast cancer is a subtype of breast malignancy with aggressive behavior and high recurrence rates. The combination of trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and a taxane remains the preferred first-line therapy. Recent studies have shown that trastuzumab deruxtecan is more effective than trastuzumab emtansine as a second-line treatment. Other treatment options include T-DM1, tucatinib, trastuzumab, and capecitabine, as well as trastuzumab with different chemotherapy partners.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Valentina Guarneri, Fara Braso-Maristany, Maria Vittoria Dieci, Gaia Griguolo, Laia Pare, Mercedes Marin-Aguilera, Federica Miglietta, Michele Bottosso, Carlo Alberto Giorgi, Paula Blasco, Oleguer Castillo, Patricia Galvan, Ana Vivancos, Patricia Villagrasa, Joel S. Parker, Charles M. Perou, PierFranco Conte, Aleix Prat
Summary: This study evaluated the predictive ability of HER2DX in early-stage HER2-positive/hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. The results showed that HER2DX scores were associated with the response to letrozole and dual HER2 blockade with trastuzumab and pertuzumab.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Xing, Hongli Gao, Guanglei Chen, Lisha Sun, Jiayi Sun, Xinbo Qiao, Jinqi Xue, Caigang Liu
Summary: This study uncovered the role of CMTM6 in trastuzumab-resistant HER2+ breast cancer. High expression of CMTM6 was associated with worse survival and affected the stability of HER2 protein. These findings suggest CMTM6 as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for overcoming trastuzumab resistance.
Article
Oncology
Maria del Mar Noblejas-Lopez, Cristina Nieto-Jimenez, Eva M. Galan-Moya, David Tebar-Garcia, Juan Carlos Montero, Atanasio Pandiella, Miguel Burgos, Alberto Ocana
Summary: The study demonstrated that the PROTAC compound MZ1 based on BET inhibitors can effectively inhibit the proliferation of HER2+ breast cancer cells, and when combined with trastuzumab, it significantly decreases cell proliferation, formation of three-dimensional structures, and invasiveness, promotes cell apoptosis, and alters apoptosis-related biochemical processes. In vivo studies also showed that the combination treatment of MZ1 and trastuzumab reduced tumor volume in xenografted mice, suggesting a potential novel therapeutic strategy for HER2+ breast cancer.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Tiziana Triulzi, Giampaolo Bianchini, Serena Di Cosimo, Tadeusz Pienkowski, Young-Hyuck Im, Giulia Valeria Bianchi, Barbara Galbardi, Matteo Dugo, Loris De Cecco, Ling-Ming Tseng, Mei-Ching Liu, Begona Bermejo, Vladimir Semiglazov, Giulia Viale, Juan de la Haba-Rodriguez, Do-Youn Oh, Brigitte Poirier, Pinuccia Valagussa, Luca Gianni, Elda Tagliabue
Summary: In HER2-positive/ER-positive breast cancer, the 41-gene classifier TRAR has been identified as an independent predictor of pCR, serving as a promising tool to select patients responsive to anti-HER2-based neoadjuvant therapy and to assist in treatment escalation and de-escalation strategies.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Daniele Galanti, Alessandro Inno, Maria La Vecchia, Nicolo Borsellino, Lorena Incorvaia, Antonio Russo, Stefania Gori
Summary: Brain metastases are often associated with HER2+ breast cancer, and systemic therapy with trastuzumab has been the mainstay. Other HER2-targeted agents have been introduced in clinical practice, with newer agents such as neratinib, tucatinib, and trastuzumab deruxtecan showing interesting activity against brain metastases. Further research is needed to elucidate the optimal sequence of these agents and their combination with local treatment.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Melanie Royce, Christy L. Osgood, Anup K. Amatya, Mallorie H. Fiero, C. J. George Chang, Tiffany K. Ricks, Krithika A. Shetty, Jeffrey Kraft, Junshan Qiu, Pengfei Song, Rosane Charlab, Jingyu Yu, Kathryn E. King, Anshu Rastogi, Brian Janelsins, Wendy C. Weinberg, Kathleen Clouse, Vicky Borders-Hemphill, Lindsey Brown, Candace Gomez-Broughton, Zhong Li, Thuy Thanh Nguyen, Zhihao Qiu, Anh-Thy Ly, Suyoung Chang, Tingting Gao, Chi-Ming Tu, Bellinda King-Kallimanis, William F. Pierce, Kelly Chiang, Clara Lee, Kirsten B. Goldberg, John K. Leighton, Shenghui Tang, Richard Pazdur, Julia A. Beaver, Laleh Amiri-Kordestani
Summary: Margetuximab-cmkb in combination with chemotherapy was granted regular FDA approval for the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients who have received two or more prior anti-HER2 regimens. The SOPHIA study demonstrated that margetuximab had a longer median progression-free survival compared to trastuzumab when both were combined with chemotherapy. Infusion-related reactions were reported as important safety signals associated with margetuximab plus chemotherapy.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yoshiya Horimoto, Yumiko Ishizuka, Yuko Ueki, Toru Higuchi, Atsushi Arakawa, Mitsue Saito
Summary: For HER2-positive tumors, there was no difference in disease-free survival between IHC(2+)/FISH(+) tumors and IHC(3+) tumors, but there was a difference in survival after developing metastasis.
Article
Immunology
Elena Muraro, Mariangela De Zorzi, Gianmaria Miolo, Davide Lombardi, Simona Scalone, Simon Spazzapan, Samuele Massarut, Tiziana Perin, Riccardo Dolcetti, Agostino Steffan, Valli De Re
Summary: This study investigates the impact of host immune genetics on the response to trastuzumab treatment in HER2-positive breast cancer patients. The results suggest that patients with KIR haplotype tel B have higher ADCC efficiency, while the presence of KIR3DL2/HLA-A03 or A11 is associated with poorer prognosis.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Myrto Moutafi, Charles J. Robbins, Vesal Yaghoobi, Aileen Fernandez, Sandra Martinez-Morilla, Vasiliki Xirou, Yalai Bai, Yan Song, Patricia Gaule, Joseph Krueger, Kenneth Bloom, Salisha Hill, Daniel C. Liebler, Regan Fulton, David L. Rimm
Summary: The efficacy of the antibody drug conjugate Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in HER2 low breast cancer patients suggests the need for revision of the conventional HER2 assays. In this study, an optimized dynamic range for unamplified HER2 detection in breast cancer was determined and a quantitative assay to stratify HER2 expression in unamplified cases was designed. The application of this assay to a large number of breast cancer cases demonstrated its potential for selecting optimal patients for T-DXd treatment.
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Laura Diaz-Gil, Fara Braso-Maristany, Claudriana Locatelli, Ariana Centa, Balasz Gyorffy, Alberto Ocana, Aleix Prat, Atanasio Pandiella
Summary: Trastuzumab-based therapies are effective for HER2+ breast cancer, but some tumors develop resistance. Besides HER2 overexpression, other genes can predict prognosis and treatment response in HER2+ breast cancer patients. The identification of trastuzumab response biomarkers is crucial for patient selection and treatment refinement.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Veronica Giusti, Francesca Ruzzi, Lorena Landuzzi, Marianna L. Ianzano, Roberta Laranga, Elena Nironi, Laura Scalambra, Giordano Nicoletti, Carla De Giovanni, Martina Olivero, Maddalena Arigoni, Raffaele Calogero, Patrizia Nanni, Arianna Palladini, Pier-Luigi Lollini
Summary: HER2-positive breast cancers can lose HER2 expression in recurrences and metastases, leading to the development of tumors with characteristics similar to claudin-low tumors. A dynamic model of HER2 status may identify new druggable targets such as PDGFR-B to counteract resistance to HER2-targeted therapy caused by HER2 loss.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie Cabarcas-Petroski, Gabriella Olshefsky, Laura Schramm
Summary: This study analyzed breast cancer datasets and found amplification of MAF1 in breast cancer, which is associated with other genes. MAF1 expression is significantly increased in HER2-positive breast cancer and is related to the prognosis of trastuzumab treatment.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiangping Yang, Jiaqi Han, Yalan Zhang, Muhelisa Muhetaer, Nianyong Chen, Xi Yan
Summary: Through cost-effectiveness analysis, we found that T-DXd is more cost-effective than T-DM1 for patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer in the US, but not in China at current drug prices.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Elisabetta Schiavello, Veronica Biassoni, Giovanna Gattuso, Marta Podda, Stefano Chiaravalli, Francesco Barretta, Manila Antonelli, Loris De Cecco, Emilia Pecori, Lorenza Gandola, Maura Massimino
Summary: This is a small series of homogeneously-treated DMG patients with H3K27M mutation. The treatment approach is similar to DIPG and the results obtained are comparable with those of DIPG patients. Therefore, these DMG patients should be included in registries and protocols of DIPG.
Article
Oncology
Milena Perrone, Claudia Chiodoni, Mara Lecchi, Laura Botti, Barbara Bassani, Annamaria Piva, Elena Jachetti, Matteo Milani, Daniele Lecis, Elda Tagliabue, Paolo Verderio, Sabina Sangaletti, Mario P. Colombo
Summary: Cancer can reprogram the bone marrow niche through the BM mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and IL-1B/ATF3 signaling pathway, which promotes myeloid cell differentiation and tumor development. The expression of CD11b thorn population in the peripheral blood can be used as a potential biomarker for early diagnosis of breast cancer. This study suggests that targeting IL-1B or ATF3 may have therapeutic benefits for breast cancer patients.
Article
Oncology
Patrizia Gasparini, Michela Casanova, Giovanni Centonze, Cristina Borzi, Luca Bergamaschi, Paola Collini, Adele Testi, Stefano Chiaravalli, Maura Massimino, Gabriella Sozzi, Andrea Ferrari, Massimo Moro
Summary: This study established a series of pediatric RMS patient derived xenografts (PDXs) that closely mirrored the characteristics of the primary tumors. The grafting rate was higher for patients with worse prognosis. These PDX models serve as important tools for identifying potential treatments and developing personalized therapies.
Article
Oncology
Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Emerenziana Ottaviano, Loris De Cecco, Chiara Camisaschi, Simone Guglielmetti, Martina Di Modica, Giorgio Gargari, Francesca Bianchi, Serena Indino, Patrizia Sartori, Elisa Borghi, Michele Sommariva, Elda Tagliabue, Tiziana Triulzi, Lucia Sfondrini
Summary: This study highlights the significant influence of mammary tumor microbiota on local immune status and the relevance of its treatment with antibiotics, in combination with breast cancer therapies.
Article
Sport Sciences
Valentina Cavedon, Neil Edward Bezodis, Marco Sandri, Silvia Golia, Carlo Zancanaro, Chiara Milanese
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of individual anthropometrics on set position posture during the sprint start. The results showed that shorter front block-starting line distances had a positive impact on sprint start performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jonathan Noel, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Marco Sandri, Abdel Rahman Jaber, Travis Rogers, Vipul Patel
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of black and white patients undergoing radical prostatectomy, and found no significant differences between the two racial groups. This result provides evidence for narrowing the racial disparity gap in prostate cancer outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Valentina Zuco, Sandro Pasquali, Monica Tortoreto, Stefano Percio, Valentina Doldi, Marta Barisella, Paola Collini, Gian Paolo Dagrada, Silvia Brich, Patrizia Gasparini, Marco Fiore, Michela Casanova, Anna Maria Frezza, Alessandro Gronchi, Silvia Stacchiotti, Andrea Ferrari, Nadia Zaffaroni
Summary: This study used a patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model to evaluate the effectiveness of different drugs against desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT). It was found that doxorubicin, pazopanib, and larotrectenib had moderate antitumor effects, while trabectedin had higher activity. Vinorelbine, irinotecan, and eribulin achieved nearly complete tumor growth inhibition. The combination of irinotecan with either eribulin or trabectedin resulted in complete responses. This study highlights the importance of patient-derived preclinical models in exploring new treatments for DSRCT.
DISEASE MODELS & MECHANISMS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Valentina Cavedon, Marco Sandri, Silva Golia, Chiara Brugnoli, Filip Bolcevic, Carlo Zancanaro, Chiara Milanese
Summary: This study investigated the factors affecting the velocity of the Sitting Volleyball serve. Anthropometry and strength assessments were conducted on 37 athletes, who performed ten maximal effort serves. Ball velocity was measured using a sports radar gun. Two-dimensional motion analysis estimated the hip, shoulder, elbow, and wrist angles at ball impact and the height of ball impact. The results showed that a smaller hip angle leads to a greater shoulder angle, which, in turn, causes a greater elbow angle. A more open elbow angle and greater vertical reach result in a higher ball impact height. Increased height of ball impact and greater abdominal strength contribute to higher ball velocity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Luca Forlani, Loris De Cecco, Vittorio Simeon, Biagio Paolini, Marina Bagnoli, Sabrina Chiara Cecere, Anna Spina, Eleonora Citeroni, Eliana Bignotti, Domenica Lorusso, Laura Arenare, Daniela Russo, Carmine De Angelis, Laura Ardighieri, Giosue Scognamiglio, Michele Del Sesto, Germana Tognon, Daniela Califano, Clorinda Schettino, Paolo Chiodini, Francesco Perrone, Delia Mezzanzanica, Sandro Pignata, Antonella Tomassetti
Summary: The membrane expression of EGFR can serve as a prognostic biomarker in ovarian cancer patients and is associated with the efficacy of anti-angiogenic therapy.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Valentina Cavedon, Franco Sacristani, Marco Sandri, Carlo Zancanaro, Chiara Milanese
Summary: This study aimed to compare the estimation of fat mass (%FM) in karate athletes using anthropometric equations and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The results showed that traditional anthropometric equations were mostly inaccurate, while predictive equations using DXA were more accurate.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alessandro Vannozzi, Corrado Perin, Fabio Palumbo, Marco Sandri, Paola Zuccolotto, Sara Zenoni, Silvia Farinati, Gianni Barcaccia, Massimo Pindo, Paolo Sonego, Alessandro Cestaro, Margherita Lucchin
Summary: The plasticity of grapevines in different environments and the genotype-environment interactions are of great importance. A field experiment was conducted to explore the effects of soils on the phenotypic and transcriptional responses of red and white grape varieties. The results showed that soil specifically influenced the transcriptional response and plasticity of grapevines, providing a basis for targeted agricultural practices to enhance desired characteristics and maximize the terroir effect.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Giovanni Battista Tornielli, Marco Sandri, Marianna Fasoli, Alessandra Amato, Mario Pezzotti, Paola Zuccolotto, Sara Zenoni
Summary: This study utilized transcriptomic data to establish a molecular phenology scale (MPhS) for tracking the development of grape berries. The MPhS accurately quantified the genetic distance between fruit samples and revealed the complex dynamics of the transcriptional program over berry development. It proved to be a complementary method for mapping grape berry development with higher detail compared to classic approaches based on time or phenotype.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Paola I. Ornaghi, Rossella Orlando, Marco Sandri, Alessandro Tafuri, Katia Odorizzi, Alessandra Gozzo, Riccardo Rizzetto, Andrea Panunzio, Mario De Michele, Alberto Bianchi, Sebastian Gallina, Alessandro Princiotta, Emanuele Serafin, Giovanni Mazzucato, Damiano D'Aietti, Nicola De Maria, Francesco Cianflone, Sarah Malandra, Michela Montagnani, Antonio B. Porcaro, Walter Artibani, Maria A. Cerruto, Alessandro Antonelli
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19-related hygiene measures on hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) after major urological surgery. The results showed significant reduction in HAIs rate and postoperative complications, as well as shorter hospital stay after the introduction of COVID-19-related hygiene measures. Therefore, prolonged application of these measures could have lasting benefits.
MINERVA UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Martina Di Modica, Elena Montanari, Tiziana Triulzi, Serenella M. Pupa, Elda Tagliabue, Michele Sommariva, Lucia Sfondrini
Summary: Emerging evidence suggests that the composition of the gut microbiota is closely associated with breast cancer progression. In addition to their role in modulating the immune response and estrogen levels, recent research has revealed the presence of microbes in the breast tissue, which was once considered sterile, and their potential contribution to tumor progression. Specific bacterial species enriched in breast tumors have been identified, and their mechanisms of influencing cancer progression have been elucidated. Understanding the crosstalk between the gut/mammary microbiota and breast cancer holds promise for developing innovative therapeutic approaches.
Letter
Surgery
Armando G. Licata, Chiara M. Ciniselli, Luca Sorrentino, Arianna Micali, Maria Grazia Daidone, Marcello Guaglio, Manuela Gariboldi, Paolo Verderio, Loris De Cecco, Maurizio Cosimelli
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)