18 β-glycyrrhetinic acid suppresses Lewis lung cancer growth through protecting immune cells from ferroptosis
ConclusionThe findings of the present study unraveled a novel mechanism underlying the anti-cancer and immunomodulatory activity of 18 β-GA and support that 18β-GA holds potential to be used as an immune enhancer for lung cancer prevention or treatment. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Multicenter randomized phase II study on S-1 and oxaliplatin therapy as an adjuvant after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases (YCOG1001)
ConclusionsSOX regimens as adjuvant therapy after hepatectomy for CRCLM had high rates of discontinuation due to toxicity in both groups. In particular, the RDI of S-1 was  <  50%. Therefore, the SOX regimen is not recommended as adjuvant chemotherapy after hepatectomy for CRCLM. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Doxorubicin concentrations in bone tumour-relevant tissues after bolus and continuous infusion: a randomized porcine microdialysis study
ConclusionThe pharmacokinetic profile for doxorubicin in the investigated tissues is very similar when comparing bolus and 6  h continuous infusion. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Effect of lithium on chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in Egyptian breast cancer patients; a prospective clinical study
ConclusionLithium therapy ameliorated chemotherapy-induced leukopenia and neutropenia in breast cancer patients. This may provide a new strategy for cost-effective treatment of CIN, particularly in Egyptian cancer patients. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

UGT1A4 Polymorphism is not Associated with a Clinically Relevant Change in Giredestrant Exposure
ConclusionTherefore, this study indicates that UGT1A4 polymorphism status is unlikely a clinically relevant factor to impact giredestrant exposure and giredestrant can be administered at the same dose level regardless of patients ’ UGT1A4 polymorphism status. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

The landscape of very important pharmacogenes variants and potential clinical relevance in the Chinese Jingpo population: a comparative study with worldwide populations
ConclusionOur study unveils distinct pharmacogenomic variants in the Jingpo population and discovers their association with the metabolic efficiency of NSAIDs, montelukast, and tamoxifen. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - February 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of ivosidenib in advanced IDH1-mutant cholangiocarcinoma: findings from the phase III ClarIDHy study
ConclusionOnce-daily ivosidenib 500  mg has a favorable PK/PD profile, attesting the 2-HG reduction mechanism of action and, thus, positive outcomes in treated patients with advanced mIDH1 cholangiocarcinoma.Clinical trial registrationNCT02989857 Registered February 20, 2017. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Expression of molecular markers and synergistic anticancer effects of chemotherapy with antimicrobial peptides on glioblastoma cells
ConclusionsThe combination of antimicrobial peptides and chemical drugs enhances the cytotoxicity of chemotherapy and exerts synergistic antitumor effects in primary GBM cells. Moreover, in vivo study provided the first evidence that LL-37 could effectively inhibit brain tumor growth in rat C6 intracerebral GBM model. These results suggested a significant strategy for proposing a promising therapy for the treatment of GBM.Graphical Abstract (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Midostaurin drug interaction profile: a comprehensive assessment of CYP3A, CYP2B6, and CYP2C8 drug substrates, and oral contraceptives in healthy participants
ConclusionMidostaurin neither inhibits nor induces CYP3A4 and CYP2C8, and weakly induces CYP2B6. Midostaurin at steady state has no clinically relevant PK interaction on hormonal contraceptives. All treatments were well tolerated. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Correction to: Up-regulation of autophagy is a mechanism of resistance to chemotherapy and can be inhibited by pantoprazole to increase drug sensitivity
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Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Evaluation of ABT-751, a novel anti-mitotic agent able to overcome multi-drug resistance, in melanoma cells
ConclusionOur study confirms that ABT-751 is active against melanoma cell lines and models of MDR at physiologically relevant concentrations, it inhibits P-gp ATPase activity, and it may be a BCRP and/or MDR3 substrate. ABT-751 warrants further investigation alone or in tandem with other drug efflux transporter inhibitors for hard-to-treat MDR melanoma. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Phase I study of the anti-TIGIT antibody tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab in Japanese patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors
ConclusionTiragolumab plus atezolizumab was well tolerated in Japanese patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors, and no differences in tiragolumab PK characteristics were noted between Japanese patients enrolled in this study, and non-Japanese patients enrolled in a global phase III study. These results may support the inclusion of Japanese patients in ongoing global phase III clinical trials.Trial registration numberjRCT2080224926. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Ruthenium –dihydroartemisinin complex: a promising new compound for colon cancer prevention via G1 cell cycle arrest, apoptotic induction, and adaptive immune regulation
ConclusionsOur results demonstrated that D –Ru, a novel ruthenium complexation of ART, remarkably enhanced its parent compound’s anticancer action, while the anti-inflammatory potential was not compromised. The molecular mechanisms of action of D–Ru include inhibition of cancer cell growth via cell cycle arrest, induction of apoptosis, and anti-inflammation via regulation of adaptive immunity. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Inhibition of proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) decreased the malignant progression of lung cancer cells and increased the sensitivity to chemotherapy
ConclusionPAR2 may promote the proliferation, invasion, and colony formation of lung cancer cells by promoting EMT. Patients with a high expression of PAR2 have a poor prognosis. Inhibition of PAR2 increased the chemotherapeutic sensitivity of gefitinib. PAR2 may be a potential therapeutic target and diagnostic marker for lung cancer. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - January 4, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Bioequivalence, food effect and comparative pharmacokinetics of SUVN-1105, a novel granule formulation of abiraterone acetate, to Zytiga in healthy male subjects
ConclusionsThe abiraterone exposures of 250  mg SUVN-1105 in the fasted or fed conditions fall within the abiraterone exposures of 1000 mg Zytiga in fasted and modified fasted conditions. Single doses of SUVN-1105 were safe and well-tolerated in healthy males both in the fasted and fed conditions. (Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology)
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - December 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research