2015
Solitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody construct (BiTE), is highly active against primary uterine serous papillary carcinoma cell lines in vitro
Bellone S, Black J, English DP, Schwab CL, Lopez S, Cocco E, Bonazzoli E, Predolini F, Ferrari F, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin AD. Solitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody construct (BiTE), is highly active against primary uterine serous papillary carcinoma cell lines in vitro. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 214: 99.e1-99.e8. PMID: 26272866, PMCID: PMC4698047, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, BispecificAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic AgentsAscitic FluidCarcinoma, PapillaryCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCell SurvivalCoculture TechniquesCytokinesCytotoxicity, ImmunologicEpithelial Cell Adhesion MoleculeFemaleFlow CytometryHumansLymphocyte ActivationNeoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and SerousT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUterine serous carcinoma cell linesUterine serous carcinomaEpithelial cell adhesion moleculeCell adhesion molecule expressionCarcinoma cell linesChromium release assaysSerous carcinoma cellsPeripheral blood lymphocytesAdhesion molecule expressionCell adhesion moleculeEpithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) expressionSerous carcinomaAdhesion moleculesBlood lymphocytesMolecule expressionT cellsAscitic fluidCell linesTumor-associated T cellsT cell-mediated killingT-cell activation markersFlow cytometryTumor cellsCarcinoma cellsRobust immunologic responses
2007
Claudin 4 identifies a wide spectrum of epithelial neoplasms and represents a very useful marker for carcinoma versus mesothelioma diagnosis in pleural and peritoneal biopsies and effusions
Facchetti F, Lonardi S, Gentili F, Bercich L, Falchetti M, Tardanico R, Baronchelli C, Lucini L, Santin A, Murer B. Claudin 4 identifies a wide spectrum of epithelial neoplasms and represents a very useful marker for carcinoma versus mesothelioma diagnosis in pleural and peritoneal biopsies and effusions. Virchows Archiv 2007, 451: 669-680. PMID: 17609977, DOI: 10.1007/s00428-007-0448-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnosis of mesotheliomaSpindle cell neoplasmCell neoplasmsEpithelial neoplasmsFollicular dendritic cell sarcomaDendritic cell sarcomaBiphasic synovial sarcomaNeoplastic mesothelial cellsMetastatic tumor cellsSerosal metastasisPeritoneal biopsiesReactive effusionsMetastatic carcinomaSynovial sarcomaPrimary carcinomaCell sarcomaMesotheliomaMesothelial cellsMesothelioma diagnosisReactive mesotheliumUseful markerCarcinomaClaudin-4NeoplasmsCytological samples
2006
Immunogenic gangliosides in human ovarian carcinoma
Ravindranath MH, Muthugounder S, Presser N, Selvan SR, Santin AD, Bellone S, Saravanan TS, Morton DL. Immunogenic gangliosides in human ovarian carcinoma. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 2006, 353: 251-258. PMID: 17188646, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2006.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOEC patientsAscitic fluidGD1a IgMTotal ganglioside levelsPlasma of patientsOvarian epithelial cancer cell linesExpression of GM3Human ovarian carcinomaEpithelial cancer cell linesCancer cell linesPresence of GM3IgM responseIgM titersOvarian carcinomaPresence of GD1aHealthy volunteersSame patientPatientsSignificant expressionCell linesIgMGD1aTitersPositive correlationGM1b
2004
Increased levels of gangliosides in the plasma and ascitic fluid of patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Santin AD, Ravindranath MH, Bellone S, Muthugounder S, Palmieri M, O'Brien TJ, Roman J, Cannon MJ, Pecorelli S. Increased levels of gangliosides in the plasma and ascitic fluid of patients with advanced ovarian cancer. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2004, 111: 613-618. PMID: 15198791, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00142.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer patientsAdvanced ovarian cancerAdvanced ovarian cancer patientsNormal female controlsPrimary ovarian cancer cell linesOvarian cancer cell linesCancer patientsCancer cell linesOvarian cancerTotal gangliosidesFemale controlsAscitic fluidUterine carcinoma cell linesCell linesJohn Wayne Cancer InstituteAnti-tumor immune functionGanglioside levelsUterine cancer cell linesLipid-associated sialic acidTotal ganglioside levelsTime of surgeryDepartment of ObstetricsPrimary cervical cancerPrimary ovarian tumorsOvarian tumor cells
2001
Increased levels of interleukin‐10 and transforming growth factor‐β in the plasma and ascitic fluid of patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Santin A, Bellone S, Ravaggi A, Roman J, Smith C, Pecorelli S, Cannon M, Parham G. Increased levels of interleukin‐10 and transforming growth factor‐β in the plasma and ascitic fluid of patients with advanced ovarian cancer. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2001, 108: 804-808. PMID: 11510703, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2001.00206.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer patientsAdvanced ovarian cancerIL-10Cancer patientsOvarian cancerAscitic fluidPlasma levelsPeritoneal fluidAdvanced ovarian cancer patientsElevated TGF-beta levelsImmunosuppressive cytokine IL-10Anti-tumor immune functionDetectable IL-10TGF-beta levelsCytokine IL-10Time of surgeryDepartment of ObstetricsTGF-beta releasePlasma samplesNormal female controlsSensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbentEnzyme-linked immunosorbentImmunosuppressive cytokinesInterleukin-10Prospective studyPhenotypic and Functional Analysis of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes Compared with Tumor-Associated Lymphocytes from Ascitic Fluid and Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes in Patients with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Santin AD, Hermonat PL, Ravaggi A, Bellone S, Roman JJ, Smith CV, Pecorelli S, Radominska-Pandya A, Cannon MJ, Parham GP. Phenotypic and Functional Analysis of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes Compared with Tumor-Associated Lymphocytes from Ascitic Fluid and Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes in Patients with Advanced Ovarian Cancer. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2001, 51: 254-261. PMID: 11408737, DOI: 10.1159/000058060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor-associated lymphocytesTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesPeripheral blood lymphocytesAdvanced ovarian cancerType 1 cytokinesT cellsBlood lymphocytesOvarian cancerAscitic fluidAntigen-experienced T lymphocytesActivation markers HLA-DREarly activation markers CD25Markers HLA-DRType 2 cytokinesActivation markers CD25Major leukocyte populationsIL-2 pathwayIL-2 receptorFunction of lymphocytesIL-2 productionLow surface expressionLymphocyte subsetsHigher proportionHLA-DRActivation markers
1999
Secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor in ovarian cancer.
Santin AD, Hermonat PL, Ravaggi A, Cannon MJ, Pecorelli S, Parham GP. Secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor in ovarian cancer. European Journal Of Gynaecological Oncology 1999, 20: 177-81. PMID: 10410879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorOvarian cancer patientsCancer patientsOvarian carcinoma cell linesEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayEndothelial growth factorOvarian cancerCarcinoma cell linesAscitic fluidFluid accumulationLow vascular endothelial growth factorVEGF secretionGrowth factorTumor-Induced ImmunosuppressionVascular endothelial cell functionDefective immune functionHigh-grade malignancyLow-grade tumorsHuman ovarian carcinoma cell linesAnti-angiogenic treatmentNovel therapeutic approachesPeritoneal fluid accumulationAction of VEGFCell linesAscitic fluid accumulation