2023
KRAS mutation in primary ovarian serous borderline tumors correlates with tumor recurrence
McHenry A, Rottmann D, Buza N, Hui P. KRAS mutation in primary ovarian serous borderline tumors correlates with tumor recurrence. Virchows Archiv 2023, 483: 71-79. PMID: 37219599, DOI: 10.1007/s00428-023-03564-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian serous borderline tumorsSerous borderline tumorsNon-invasive implantsDisease-free survivalKRAS mutationsTumor recurrenceExtraovarian implantsAdverse disease-free survivalWorse disease-free survivalHigher stage diseaseKRAS mutation testingHigher tumor stageWild-type KRASBRAF V600E mutationBRAF mutational analysisBorderline tumorsClinical outcomesHistological subtypesTumor stageBRAF mutationsUseful biomarkerInvasive implantsTumors correlatesV600E mutationMutational statusTrastuzumab 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
Randomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer
Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Bellone S, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rao GG, Reader JC, Hui P, Tymon-Rosario JR, Harold J, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Santin AD. Randomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer. British Journal Of Cancer 2022, 126: 1695-1703. PMID: 35149854, PMCID: PMC8853032, DOI: 10.1038/s41416-022-01717-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary peritoneal cancerPeritoneal cancerPredictive biomarkersDay 1Taxane-resistant ovarian cancerPhase II trialM2 days 1Bevacizumab 10Evaluable patientsPrior bevacizumabWeekly ixabepiloneII trialPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsRefractory statusTUBB3 expressionPrior receiptSubgroup analysisClinical trialsOvarian cancerIxabepilonePFSCancerBevacizumabPatients
2021
Progression of Cystadenoma to Mucinous Borderline Ovarian Tumor in Young Females: Case Series and Literature Review
Beroukhim G, Ozgediz D, Cohen PJ, Hui P, Morotti R, Schwartz PE, Yang-Hartwich, Vash-Margita A. Progression of Cystadenoma to Mucinous Borderline Ovarian Tumor in Young Females: Case Series and Literature Review. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 35: 359-367. PMID: 34843973, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildCystadenoma, MucinousFemaleHumansNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOvarian CystsOvarian NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesConceptsMucinous borderline ovarian tumorsBorderline ovarian tumorsOvarian tumorsYale-New Haven HospitalRetrospective chart reviewBenign ovarian tumorsBenign ovarian lesionsRate of recurrenceNew Haven HospitalAbdominal painPreoperative characteristicsChart reviewDisease recurrenceRecurrent cystsCase seriesChief complaintClinical presentationClinicopathologic featuresFemale patientsMucinous cystadenomaOvarian cystsOvarian lesionsTumor stageAdolescent patientsSubsequent surveillance
2020
Lack of genetic homozygosity in prepubertal teratomas: divergent pathogenesis distinct from that of teratomas in adolescents
Snir OL, DeJoseph M, Wu X, Rottmann D, Wong S, Buza N, Hui P. Lack of genetic homozygosity in prepubertal teratomas: divergent pathogenesis distinct from that of teratomas in adolescents. Laboratory Investigation 2020, 100: 1447-1454. PMID: 32694569, DOI: 10.1038/s41374-020-0468-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian teratomaPatient ageImmature teratomaTesticular teratomaMature teratomaSacrococcygeal teratomaMixed germ cell tumorGerm cell tumorsMature ovarian teratomaChildren 18 yearsDivergent pathogenesisGenetic zygosityPrepubertal teratomasCell tumorsGonadal teratomaTeratomaGenetic homozygosityNormal tissuesPatientsGerm cell developmentSacrococcygealAgeCell developmentDepartmental archivesGerm cellsBilateral Signet-ring Stromal Tumor of the Ovary: A Case Report With Next-generation Sequencing Analysis and FOXL2 Mutation Testing
Chen PH, Hui P, Buza N. Bilateral Signet-ring Stromal Tumor of the Ovary: A Case Report With Next-generation Sequencing Analysis and FOXL2 Mutation Testing. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2020, 39: 193-198. PMID: 30676431, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000579.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Signet Ring CellFemaleForkhead Box Protein L2High-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansOvarian NeoplasmsConceptsSignet-ring stromal tumorStromal tumorsNext-generation sequencing analysisBilateral solid ovarian tumorsBilateral ovarian massesFOXL2 mutation testingSolid ovarian tumorSignet ring cell morphologySmooth muscle actinUnderlying genetic abnormalitiesPCR-Sanger sequencingNuclear beta-catenin expressionHandful of casesHeterogenous pathogenesisAbdominal distentionRectal bleedingTotal hysterectomyStromal neoplasmsOvarian massesOvarian tumorsCase reportBeta-catenin expressionSequencing analysisMuscle actinTumors
2018
Mutational landscape of primary, metastatic, and recurrent ovarian cancer reveals c-MYC gains as potential target for BET inhibitors
Li C, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Choi J, Dong W, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Han C, Manzano A, Bianchi A, Pettinella F, Manara P, Lopez S, Yadav G, Riccio F, Zammataro L, Zeybek B, Yang-Hartwich Y, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Ravaggi A, Bignotti E, Romani C, Todeschini P, Zanotti L, Zizioli V, Odicino F, Pecorelli S, Ardighieri L, Silasi DA, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Azodi M, Huang GS, Schwartz PE, Lifton RP, Schlessinger J, Santin AD. Mutational landscape of primary, metastatic, and recurrent ovarian cancer reveals c-MYC gains as potential target for BET inhibitors. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018, 116: 619-624. PMID: 30584090, PMCID: PMC6329978, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1814027116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsAzepinesBRCA1 ProteinBRCA2 ProteinCell Line, TumorClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesFemaleHumansMiceMutationNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOvarian NeoplasmsProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mycTriazolesTumor Suppressor Protein p53Xenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsOvarian cancerWhole-exome sequencingC-myc amplificationRecurrent tumorsPrimary tumorBET inhibitorsChemotherapy-resistant diseaseRecurrent ovarian cancerLethal gynecologic malignancyBilateral ovarian cancerChemotherapy-resistant tumorsPrimary metastatic tumorsMutational landscapeSomatic mutationsFresh-frozen tumorsGynecologic malignanciesMetastatic tumorsPrimary cell linesC-MYC gainPIK3CA amplificationTranscoelomic metastasisTherapeutic targetPatientsMetastatic abilityTumorsFOXL2 Mutation Analysis of Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors
Buza N, Wong S, Hui P. FOXL2 Mutation Analysis of Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2018, 37: 305-315. PMID: 28700438, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000426.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex cord-stromal tumorsAdult granulosa cell tumorGranulosa cell tumorsOvarian sex cord-stromal tumorsCell tumorsReticulin patternFOXL2 mutationStaining patternSertoli-Leydig cell tumorFOXL2 mutation statusAbundant pale cytoplasmSingle institutional cohortThird of casesWild-type tumorsFOXL2 mutation analysisNegative tumorsPositive tumorsTumor sizeReticulin stainingType tumorsPale cytoplasmNuclear atypiaMutation statusPositive casesTumorsMicroRNA signatures discriminate between uterine and ovarian serous carcinomas
Hui P, Gysler SM, Uduman M, Togun TA, Prado DE, Brambs CE, Nallur S, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD, Weidhaas JB, Ratner ES. MicroRNA signatures discriminate between uterine and ovarian serous carcinomas. Human Pathology 2018, 76: 133-140. PMID: 29518404, DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2018.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarcinomaDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMicroRNAsMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and SerousOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisOvarian NeoplasmsPhenotypePredictive Value of TestsReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesTranscriptomeUterine NeoplasmsConceptsHigh-grade serous carcinomaOvarian serous carcinomaSerous carcinomaOvarian malignancyPrimary ovarian high-grade serous carcinomaOvarian high-grade serous carcinomaMiRNA signatureEndometrial serous carcinomaHigh-grade ovarian serous carcinomaUterine serous carcinomaEndometrial counterpartOvarian primaryTaqMan Low Density Array technologySynchronous primariesEndometrial cancerMetastatic tumorsCarcinomaPrimary siteSignature panelPathological determinationMicroRNA signatureSignificant discriminatory powerCancer cellsMalignancyLineage characteristics
2017
Low-Grade Astrocytoma within a Mature Cystic Teratoma in an Adolescent Patient
Yoder N, Marks A, Hui P, Litkouhi B, Cron J. Low-Grade Astrocytoma within a Mature Cystic Teratoma in an Adolescent Patient. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2017, 31: 325-327. PMID: 29107097, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAstrocytomaChildFemaleHumansLaparotomyMagnetic Resonance ImagingOvarian CystsOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryTeratomaUltrasonographyConceptsMature cystic teratomaCystic teratomaLow-grade astrocytomasAdolescent patientsMalignant transformationAsymptomatic ovarian cystsCommon ovarian neoplasmsLarger tumor sizeGynecologic tractSubsequent cystectomyPostmenopausal statusFinal pathologyOvarian neoplasmsOvarian cystsTumor sizeRisk factorsGlial tissueGrade astrocytomasAntigen 125Mouse modelSolid tumorsPatientsAstrocytomasTeratomaTrisomy 20KRAS mutation of extraovarian implants of serous borderline tumor: prognostic indicator for adverse clinical outcome
Zuo T, Wong S, Buza N, Hui P. KRAS mutation of extraovarian implants of serous borderline tumor: prognostic indicator for adverse clinical outcome. Modern Pathology 2017, 31: 350-357. PMID: 29027536, DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2017.121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtypical proliferative serous tumorNon-invasive implantsDisease-specific survivalSerous borderline tumorsHigh recurrence rateWorse disease-specific survivalStage IIIC diseaseKRAS mutationsInvasive implantsBRAF V600E mutationBorderline tumorsSerous tumorsRecurrence rateIIIC diseaseClinical outcomesHistological subtypesPrognostic indicatorExtraovarian implantsV600E mutationLow-grade serous carcinomaUnfavorable disease-specific survivalAdverse clinical outcomesHigher stage diseaseSignificant prognostic indicatorBRAF mutation frequencySYD985, 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 agentFrequent homozygosity in both mature and immature ovarian teratomas: a shared genetic basis of tumorigenesis
Snir OL, DeJoseph M, Wong S, Buza N, Hui P. Frequent homozygosity in both mature and immature ovarian teratomas: a shared genetic basis of tumorigenesis. Modern Pathology 2017, 30: 1467-1475. PMID: 28664933, DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2017.66.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedCarcinogenesisFemaleHumansMiddle AgedOvarian NeoplasmsTeratomaYoung AdultConceptsMixed germ cell tumorGerm cell tumorsPure immature teratomaImmature teratomaCell tumorsMature teratomaGenetic zygosityMixed ovarian germ cell tumorOvarian germ cell tumorsOvarian immature teratomaImmature ovarian teratomaDifferent pathogenetic pathwaysMature cystic teratomaImmature teratoma componentsDifferent biological behaviorTeratoma componentsRate of homozygosityCystic teratomaOvarian teratomaTumor recurrenceCommon cellular originPathogenetic pathwaysGrade 2TumorsTeratomaSYD985, 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
Mutational landscape of uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas implicates histone genes in epithelial–mesenchymal transition
Zhao S, Bellone S, Lopez S, Thakral D, Schwab C, English DP, Black J, Cocco E, Choi J, Zammataro L, Predolini F, Bonazzoli E, Bi M, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Abu-Khalaf M, Ravaggi A, Bignotti E, Bandiera E, Romani C, Todeschini P, Tassi R, Zanotti L, Odicino F, Pecorelli S, Donzelli C, Ardighieri L, Facchetti F, Falchetti M, Silasi DA, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Mane S, Angioli R, Terranova C, Quick CM, Edraki B, Bilgüvar K, Lee M, Choi M, Stiegler AL, Boggon TJ, Schlessinger J, Lifton RP, Santin AD. Mutational landscape of uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas implicates histone genes in epithelial–mesenchymal transition. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2016, 113: 12238-12243. PMID: 27791010, PMCID: PMC5087050, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1614120113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinosarcomaClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesDNA-Binding ProteinsEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHistonesHumansMiddle AgedMutationOvarian NeoplasmsPTEN PhosphohydrolaseTelomeraseTumor Suppressor Protein p53Uterine NeoplasmsConceptsEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionWhole-exome sequencingHistone gene clusterMutational landscapeStable transgenic expressionExcess of mutationsMultiregion whole-exome sequencingHistone genesEvolutionary historyPhylogenetic relationshipsGene clusterHistone H2AChromosome segmentsSeparate lineagesCancer genesGenetic landscapeUterine serous carcinoma cell linesTransgenic expressionGenesCarcinoma cell linesGene TP53Frequent amplificationFrequent deletionsChromosome 6pInvasive propertiesMucinous epithelial tumours arising from ovarian mature teratomas: a tissue genotyping study
Snir OL, Buza N, Hui P. Mucinous epithelial tumours arising from ovarian mature teratomas: a tissue genotyping study. Histopathology 2016, 69: 383-392. PMID: 26952875, DOI: 10.1111/his.12959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian mucinous tumorsMucinous borderline tumorsMucinous tumorsBorderline tumorsMucinous carcinomaAssociated teratomaPrimary ovarian mucinous tumorsOvarian mucinous borderline tumorMucinous epithelial tumorsOvarian mature teratomaGerm cell originShort tandem repeat polymorphic lociTissue genotypingMetastatic tumorsMature teratomaEpithelial tumorsTeratomatous componentsTumor originDiagnostic utilityMetastatic onesCell originTumorsTeratomaSomatic cellsPolymorphic loci
2015
Heterozygous bone marrow in a homozygous mature ovarian teratoma: a challenge to the germ cell theory or incidental somatic heterotopia?
Munday WR, Hui P. Heterozygous bone marrow in a homozygous mature ovarian teratoma: a challenge to the germ cell theory or incidental somatic heterotopia? Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2015, 68: 666. PMID: 25979987, DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2015-202959.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 amplificationCarcinosarcoma
2013
High Frequency of Putative Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells With CD44/CK19 Coexpression Is Associated With Decreased Progression-Free Intervals In Patients With Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Liu M, Mor G, Cheng H, Xiang X, Hui P, Rutherford T, Yin G, Rimm DL, Holmberg J, Alvero A, Silasi DA. High Frequency of Putative Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells With CD44/CK19 Coexpression Is Associated With Decreased Progression-Free Intervals In Patients With Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Reproductive Sciences 2013, 20: 605-615. PMID: 23171677, PMCID: PMC3635069, DOI: 10.1177/1933719112461183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnalysis of VarianceBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansHyaluronan ReceptorsKaplan-Meier EstimateKeratin-19Middle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplastic Stem CellsOvarian NeoplasmsProportional Hazards ModelsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsPutative ovarian cancer stem cellsOvarian cancer stem cellsProgression-free intervalCancer stem cellsRecurrent epithelial ovarian cancerShorter disease-free intervalShorter progression-free intervalDisease-free intervalResidual tumor volumeEpithelial ovarian cancerLog-rank testEpithelial ovarian cancer cellsIndependent significant predictorsAdvanced stage EOCOvarian cancer cellsStem cellsMean followObstetrics stageUnivariable analysisClinicopathologic featuresMultivariable analysisRetrospective studyPrognostic valueOvarian cancerTumor volume