2023
Trastuzumab deruxtecan in recurrent uterine serous carcinoma resistant to trastuzmab based-chemotherapy
McNamara B, Bellone S, Demirkiran C, Hartwich T, Santin A. Trastuzumab deruxtecan in recurrent uterine serous carcinoma resistant to trastuzmab based-chemotherapy. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2023, 48: 101219. PMID: 37325293, PMCID: PMC10265462, DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2023.101219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine serous carcinomaHER2/neuSerous carcinomaT-DXdTreatment optionsRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaDose-limiting side effectEffective treatment optionNew treatment optionsBone painRecurrent diseaseDurable responsesTrastuzumab deruxtecanCA 125Disease burdenSide effectsCarcinomaAntibody drugsTreatmentSignificant reductionDiseaseNeuExperimental treatmentsMetastaticPain
2022
Advances in antibody-drug conjugates for gynecologic malignancies
Tymon-Rosario J, Gorman M, Richardson D, Washington C, Santin A. Advances in antibody-drug conjugates for gynecologic malignancies. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2022, 35: 6-14. PMID: 36484278, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibody-drug conjugatesOvarian cancer patientsGynecologic malignanciesCancer patientsPlatinum-resistant ovarian cancer patientsUse of ADCsOngoing phase 3 trialsRecurrent ovarian cancer patientsNovel antibody-drug conjugateReceptor-targeting antibodiesPhase 3 trialProgression-free survivalFirst U.S. FoodOngoing clinical trialsHER2/neuPersonalized cancer careTisotumab vedotinPrimary endpointCervical cancerGynecologic cancerCancer careClinical trialsMultiple tumorsCurrent evidenceDrug AdministrationSynergistic 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
DHES0815A, 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
Randomized phase II trial of carboplatin-paclitaxel compared to carboplatin-paclitaxel-trastuzumab in advanced or recurrent uterine serous carcinomas that overexpress HER2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated survival analysis
Fader A, Roque D, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Havrilesky L, Secord A, O'Malley D, Backes F, Nevadunsky N, Chambers S, Edraki B, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Ratner E, Litkouhi B, Silasi D, Schwartz P, Santin A. Randomized phase II trial of carboplatin-paclitaxel compared to carboplatin-paclitaxel-trastuzumab in advanced or recurrent uterine serous carcinomas that overexpress HER2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated survival analysis. Gynecologic Oncology 2020, 159: 7-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.06.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRandomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers S, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes FJ, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi K, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin–Paclitaxel Compared with Carboplatin–Paclitaxel–Trastuzumab in Advanced (Stage III–IV) or Recurrent Uterine Serous Carcinomas that Overexpress Her2/Neu (NCT01367002): Updated Overall Survival Analysis. Clinical Cancer Research 2020, 26: 3928-3935. PMID: 32601075, PMCID: PMC8792803, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-0953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousCytoreduction Surgical ProceduresDrug Administration ScheduleEndometrial NeoplasmsEndometriumFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelProgression-Free SurvivalReceptor, ErbB-2Survival AnalysisTrastuzumabConceptsProgression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialOverall survivalHER2/neuStage IIICarboplatin-paclitaxelII trialRecurrent diseaseControl armSurvival analysisRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaCarboplatin/paclitaxelUterine serous carcinomaOverall survival analysisEvaluable patientsEligible patientsPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsEndometrial cancerAggressive variantSerous carcinomaPrimary treatmentSurvival medianPatientsNovel antibody-drug conjugates: current and future roles in gynecologic oncology.
Tymon-Rosario J, Zeybek B, Santin AD. Novel antibody-drug conjugates: current and future roles in gynecologic oncology. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2020, 33: 26-33. PMID: 32618744, PMCID: PMC8253558, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000642.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibody-drug conjugatesAntigen-negative cellsNovel antibody-drug conjugateAggressive gynecologic malignancyReceptor-targeting antibodiesTrop-2 overexpressionOngoing clinical trialsHER2/neuPersonalized cancer careNormal surrounding tissueAntigen-positive target cellsGynecologic malignanciesGynecologic tumorsCervical cancerSacituzumab govitecanCancer careGynecologic oncologyPreclinical dataTrastuzumab emtansineADC therapyClinical trialsMultiple tumorsCurrent standard practiceNoncleavable linkerCytotoxic moleculesSelection 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
PI3K oncogenic mutations mediate resistance to afatinib in HER2/neu overexpressing gynecological cancers
Bonazzoli E, Cocco E, Lopez S, Bellone S, Zammataro L, Bianchi A, Manzano A, Yadav G, Manara P, Perrone E, Haines K, Espinal M, Dugan K, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Han C, Zeybek B, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. PI3K oncogenic mutations mediate resistance to afatinib in HER2/neu overexpressing gynecological cancers. Gynecologic Oncology 2019, 153: 158-164. PMID: 30630630, PMCID: PMC6430698, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfatinibAgedAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Line, TumorClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesClass Ia Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinaseDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleHumansMiceMice, SCIDMiddle AgedMutationPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProtein Kinase InhibitorsReceptor, ErbB-2TransfectionXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsHER2/neuAKT/mTOR pathwayPIK3CA mutationsMTOR pathwayActivity of afatinibEffect of afatinibPI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwayPotential mechanismsPIK3CA/AKT/mTOR pathwayRapid tumor growthGreater compensatory increasePI3K mutationsAmplification/mutationOncogenic PIK3CA mutationsAfatinib exposurePIK3CA H1047RGynecological cancerClinical trialsMTOR inhibitorsAfatinibTumor growthCompensatory increasePhosphorylated Akt proteinPIK3CA geneC-erb
2018
Randomized phase II trial of carboplatin-paclitaxel compared to carboplatin-paclitaxel-trastuzumab in advanced or recurrent uterine serous carcinomas that overexpress Her2/neu (NCT01367002)
Santin A, Fader A. Randomized phase II trial of carboplatin-paclitaxel compared to carboplatin-paclitaxel-trastuzumab in advanced or recurrent uterine serous carcinomas that overexpress Her2/neu (NCT01367002). Gynecologic Oncology 2018, 149: 12. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.04.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRandomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu.
Fader AN, Roque DM, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Abdelghany O, Chambers SK, Secord AA, Havrilesky L, O'Malley DM, Backes F, Nevadunsky N, Edraki B, Pikaart D, Lowery W, ElSahwi KS, Celano P, Bellone S, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Randomized Phase II Trial of Carboplatin-Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin-Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab in Uterine Serous Carcinomas That Overexpress Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2/neu. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 2044-2051. PMID: 29584549, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.76.5966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Progression-free survivalUterine serous carcinomaRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Phase II trialGrowth factor receptor 2Serous carcinomaHER2/neuFactor receptor 2II trialTreatment armsReceptor 2Stage IIIHER2/neu-positive diseaseOne-sided log-rank testMethods Eligible patientsPrimary end pointPrimary stage IIIUnexpected safety signalsLog-rank testHumanized monoclonal antibodyEligible patients
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 agentNeratinib shows efficacy in the treatment of HER2/neu amplified epithelial ovarian carcinoma in vitro and in vivo
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Black J, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Zammataro L, Lopez S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. Neratinib shows efficacy in the treatment of HER2/neu amplified epithelial ovarian carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 145: 112. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.03.263.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
SYD985, a Novel Duocarmycin-Based HER2-Targeting Antibody–Drug Conjugate, Shows Antitumor Activity in Uterine Serous Carcinoma with HER2/Neu Expression
Black J, Menderes G, Bellone S, Schwab CL, Bonazzoli E, Ferrari F, Predolini F, De Haydu C, Cocco E, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Lopez S, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Litkouhi B, Schwartz PE, Goedings P, Beusker PH, van der Lee MM, Timmers CM, Dokter WH, Santin AD. SYD985, a Novel Duocarmycin-Based HER2-Targeting Antibody–Drug Conjugate, Shows Antitumor Activity in Uterine Serous Carcinoma with HER2/Neu Expression. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2016, 15: 1900-1909. PMID: 27256376, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-16-0163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsAntibody-Dependent Cell CytotoxicityAntineoplastic AgentsBystander EffectCathepsin BCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDisease Models, AnimalDuocarmycinsFemaleGene ExpressionHumansImmunoconjugatesIndolesMiceMiddle AgedMutationPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPyrrolidinonesReceptor, ErbB-2Survival AnalysisUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous carcinomaAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityHER2/neu expressionAntibody-drug conjugatesT-DM1Neu expressionHER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateNovel antibody-drug conjugateNovel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugatePrimary USC cell linesHigh HER2 expressionHER2/neu oncogeneHER2/neuMouse xenograft modelUSC cell linesFlow cytometry assayEndometrial cancerSerous carcinomaHER2 expressionTrastuzumab emtansineClinical studiesCellular cytotoxicitySYD985Aggressive formExpress HER2
2015
PIK3CA oncogenic mutations represent a major mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in HER2/neu overexpressing uterine serous carcinomas
Black J, Lopez S, Cocco E, Bellone S, Altwerger G, Schwab C, English D, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. PIK3CA oncogenic mutations represent a major mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in HER2/neu overexpressing uterine serous carcinomas. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 139: 596. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.09.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPIK3CA oncogenic mutations represent a major mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in HER2/neu overexpressing uterine serous carcinomas
Black JD, Lopez S, Cocco E, Bellone S, Altwerger G, Schwab CL, English DP, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. PIK3CA oncogenic mutations represent a major mechanism of resistance to trastuzumab in HER2/neu overexpressing uterine serous carcinomas. British Journal Of Cancer 2015, 113: 1020-1026. PMID: 26325104, PMCID: PMC4651122, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2015.306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUSC cell linesCell linesPIK3CA-mutated tumorsUterine serous carcinomaHER2/neuXenograft mouse modelOncogenic PIK3CA mutationsPrimary HER2Trastuzumab treatmentSerous carcinomaCarcinoma cell linesMechanisms of resistancePIK3CA mutationsTrastuzumab efficacyMouse modelTrastuzumabMouse xenograftsHER2Tumor growthMajor mechanismOncogenic mutationsWild-type cell linesSitu hybridisationNeratinib shows efficacy in the treatment of HER2 amplified carcinosarcoma in vitro and in vivo
Schwab CL, English DP, Black J, Bellone S, Lopez S, Cocco E, Bonazzoli E, Bussi B, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Rutherford T, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Neratinib shows efficacy in the treatment of HER2 amplified carcinosarcoma in vitro and in vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 139: 112-117. PMID: 26260909, PMCID: PMC4587290, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2/neuTreatment of HER2Efficacy of neratinibCarcinosarcoma cell lineTumor growthCell linesEffective treatment optionDeadliest gynecologic malignancyG0/G1 phaseCell cycle distributionCell signaling changesActivation of S6Neratinib treatmentGynecologic malignanciesOverall survivalTreatment optionsClinical trialsXenograft growthNew therapiesHER2NeratinibFlow cytometryNeuCycle distributionSignaling changesDacomitinib (PF-00299804), a second-generation irreversible pan-erbB receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, demonstrates remarkable activity against HER2-amplified uterine serous endometrial cancer in vitro
Zhu L, Lopez S, Bellone S, Black J, Cocco E, Zigras T, Predolini F, Bonazzoli E, Bussi B, Stuhmer Z, Schwab CL, English DP, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. Dacomitinib (PF-00299804), a second-generation irreversible pan-erbB receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, demonstrates remarkable activity against HER2-amplified uterine serous endometrial cancer in vitro. Tumor Biology 2015, 36: 5505-5513. PMID: 25669172, PMCID: PMC5573583, DOI: 10.1007/s13277-015-3218-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine serous carcinomaReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsHER2/neu gene amplificationTyrosine kinase inhibitorsUSC cell linesNeu gene amplificationEndometrial cancerIrreversible pan-ErbB receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Cell linesKinase inhibitorsEffect of dacomitinibStandard salvage chemotherapyGrowth factor receptor 2Serous endometrial cancerFlow cytometry-based assayHER2/neuFactor receptor 2Dose-dependent declineGene amplificationCell cycle distributionCytometry-based assayGrowth inhibition
2014
Afatinib demonstrates remarkable activity against HER2-amplified uterine serous endometrial cancer in vitro and in vivo
Schwab CL, Bellone S, English DP, Roque DM, Lopez S, Cocco E, Nicoletti R, Bortolomai I, Bonazzoli E, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. Afatinib demonstrates remarkable activity against HER2-amplified uterine serous endometrial cancer in vitro and in vivo. British Journal Of Cancer 2014, 111: 1750-1756. PMID: 25268372, PMCID: PMC4453741, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2014.519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfatinibAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsApoptosisCell CycleCell ProliferationCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceIn Vitro TechniquesMiceMice, SCIDMiddle AgedPhosphorylationQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Signal TransductionTumor Cells, CulturedUterine NeoplasmsXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsUterine serous carcinomaUSC cell linesHER2/neu gene amplificationNeu gene amplificationAfatinib exposureOverall survivalCell linesHER2/neu amplificationEfficacy of afatinibPrimary USC cell linesGrowth of HER2Treatment of HER2Serous endometrial cancerErbB tyrosine kinase inhibitorsHER2/neuTyrosine kinase inhibitorsGene amplificationFlow cytometry assayCell cycle distributionUSC xenograftsEndometrial cancerSerous carcinomaUterine cancerAggressive formTumor xenografts