2022
Synergistic 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
2020
Selection of HER2/NEU negative tumor cells as a mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in uterine serous carcinoma
Pelligra S, Buza N, Hui P, Bellone S, Zeybek B, Ratner E, Schwartz PE, Scambia G, Santin AD. Selection of HER2/NEU negative tumor cells as a mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in uterine serous carcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2020, 32: 100554. PMID: 32140533, PMCID: PMC7049633, DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2020.100554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine serous carcinomaHER2/neuNegative tumor cellsUSC patientsTumor cellsSerous carcinomaHER2/neu overexpressionCarboplatin/paclitaxelInitial clinical responsePost-treatment biopsiesHumanized monoclonal antibodyC-erbB2 gene amplificationNCCN guidelinesClinical responseEndometrial cancerPreferred regimenAggressive variantMechanisms of resistanceNeu overexpressionRecurrent/HER2/TrastuzumabPatientsMonoclonal antibodiesNeu
2019
In vitro and in vivo activity of sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (Trop-2) in uterine serous carcinoma
Han C, Perrone E, Zeybek B, Bellone S, Tymon-Rosario J, Altwerger G, Menderes G, Feinberg J, Haines K, Muller Karger ME, Bianchi A, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Bonazzoli E, Manara P, Buza N, Hui P, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Lopez S, Santin AD. In vitro and in vivo activity of sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (Trop-2) in uterine serous carcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology 2019, 156: 430-438. PMID: 31839338, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntigens, NeoplasmCamptothecinCell Adhesion MoleculesCell Line, TumorCystadenocarcinoma, SerousFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunoconjugatesImmunohistochemistryMiceMice, SCIDMolecular Targeted TherapyRandom AllocationTissue Array AnalysisUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous carcinomaCell surface antigen 2Sacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionTrop-2Serous carcinomaAntigen 2Advanced/recurrent diseasePrimary uterine serous carcinomaResistant human tumorsSignificant bystander killingUSC patientsUSC xenograftsRecurrent diseaseClinical responseEndometrial cancerAggressive variantPoor prognosisPreclinical activityPrimary tumorIntravenous administrationClinical developmentUSC samplesActive metaboliteSN-38
2018
In 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
2016
Dual CCNE1/PIK3CA targeting is synergistic in CCNE1-amplified/PIK3CA-mutated uterine serous carcinomas in vitro and in vivo
Cocco E, Lopez S, Black J, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Schwab CL, Menderes G, Zammataro L, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Zhao S, Bai Y, Rimm DL, Ratner E, Litkouhi B, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Dual CCNE1/PIK3CA targeting is synergistic in CCNE1-amplified/PIK3CA-mutated uterine serous carcinomas in vitro and in vivo. British Journal Of Cancer 2016, 115: 303-311. PMID: 27351214, PMCID: PMC4973158, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2016.198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Line, TumorClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesCyclin EDNA Copy Number VariationsFemaleGene Knockdown TechniquesHeterograftsHumansIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceIn Vitro TechniquesMiceMutationOncogene ProteinsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesRNA, MessengerTissue Array AnalysisUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous carcinomaSerous carcinomaTumor growthCyclin E1 (CCNE1) gene amplificationRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaPrimary USC cell linesNovel therapeutic optionsSingle-agent treatmentIdeal therapeutic targetUSC cell linesCyclin E1 expressionUSC patientsUSC xenograftsInhibited cell growthCell cycle analysisAggressive variantTherapeutic optionsCCNE1 amplificationEndometrial tumorsCYC065Therapeutic targetClinical optionPIK3CA driver mutationsDriver mutationsXenografts
2014
T‐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
2012
Demographics of uterine serous cancer (USC) patients: A single institutional experience.
de Leon M, Lu L, Hui P, Santin A, Rutherford T, Arin-Silasi D, Azodi M, Ratner E, Schwartz P. Demographics of uterine serous cancer (USC) patients: A single institutional experience. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: e15581-e15581. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e15581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPast medical historyUterine cancerUSC patientsSEER dataBreast cancerPrior historyLargest single-institution experienceCommon uterine cancerSerous cancer patientsSmall institutional seriesSingle institution experienceSingle institutional experienceForms of cancerOlder ptsPt ageDiabetic womenPostmenopausal womenFIGO stageInstitutional seriesOral contraceptivesMenopause statusCancer patientsDisease stageMedical historyEstrogen dependencyPrognostic factors and treatment-related outcomes in patients with uterine serous cancer (USC).
deLeon M, Lu L, Hui P, Santin A, Rutherford T, Arin-Silasi D, Azodi M, Ratner E, Schwartz P. Prognostic factors and treatment-related outcomes in patients with uterine serous cancer (USC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 5099-5099. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.5099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage IA/IBDisease-free survivalUterine serous cancerIIIA/IIIBIVA/IVBIA/IBUSC patientsPrognostic factorsMyometrial invasionLargest single-institution experienceWhole-pelvis radiation therapyLymph node involvementPlatinum-based chemotherapySingle institution experienceIndependent prognostic factorLymph node metastasisTreatment-related outcomesUterine cancer deathsBetter OSII-IVBIB diseaseNode involvementSurgical debulkingSerous cancerShorter OS
2011
Her2/neu extracellular domain shedding in uterine serous carcinoma: implications for immunotherapy with trastuzumab
Todeschini P, Cocco E, Bellone S, Varughese J, Lin K, Carrara L, Guzzo F, Buza N, Hui P, Silasi DA, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Her2/neu extracellular domain shedding in uterine serous carcinoma: implications for immunotherapy with trastuzumab. British Journal Of Cancer 2011, 105: 1176-1182. PMID: 21915118, PMCID: PMC3208497, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntineoplastic AgentsCulture Media, ConditionedFemaleFlow CytometryGenes, erbB-2HumansImmunohistochemistryImmunotherapyIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceMiddle AgedReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionTrastuzumabUterine NeoplasmsConceptsAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityTrastuzumab-mediated antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicityUSC cell linesHER2/neu expressionUSC patientsNeu expressionHER2/ECD levelsCell linesUterine serous carcinoma cell linesCell-mediated cytotoxicityUterine serous carcinomaChromium release assaysHER2/neuFISH-positive tumorsC-erbB2 gene amplificationTrastuzumab-induced cytotoxicityNeu tumorsHealthy womenSerous carcinomaCarcinoma cell linesReal-time PCRTherapeutic effectC-erbB2 genePatients