2020
Individual and joint effects of metformin and statins on mortality among patients with high‐risk prostate cancer
Tan X, E J, Lin Y, Rebbeck T, Lu S, Shang M, Kelly W, D'Amico A, Stein M, Zhang L, Jang T, Kim I, Demissie K, Ferrari A, Lu‐Yao G. Individual and joint effects of metformin and statins on mortality among patients with high‐risk prostate cancer. Cancer Medicine 2020, 9: 2379-2389. PMID: 32035002, PMCID: PMC7131852, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.2862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk PCaPCa mortalityCause mortalityPopulation-based retrospective cohort studyHigh-risk prostate cancerCox proportional hazards modelRetrospective cohort studyHigh-risk patientsFirst human studyProstate cancer metastasisCause of deathProportional hazards modelPre-clinical studiesMetformin useCohort studyProstate cancerStatinsHazards modelHuman studiesPatientsMetforminSignificant associationMortalityPropensity scoreCancer metastasis
2017
Risk stratification for disease progression in pT3 prostate cancer after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Hong J, Kwon Y, Kim I. Risk stratification for disease progression in pT3 prostate cancer after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Asian Journal Of Andrology 2017, 19: 700-706. PMID: 28230003, PMCID: PMC5676431, DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.193569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjuvant radiation therapyPT3 prostate cancerRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPathologic Gleason scoreBiochemical recurrenceRadical prostatectomyClinical progressionProstate cancerLymphovascular invasionRisk stratificationRisk factorsDisease progressionMultivariate Cox proportional regression analysisCox proportional regression analysisAdverse pathologic featuresProportional regression analysisRisk stratification toolMore risk factorsStage pT3bFree survivalOncologic outcomesPathologic featuresStratification toolGleason scoreOptimal patientLocal Therapy Improves Overall Survival in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Parikh R, Byun J, Goyal S, Kim I. Local Therapy Improves Overall Survival in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer. The Prostate 2017, 77: 559-572. PMID: 28093791, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23294.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Cancer DatabaseMetastatic prostate cancerLocal therapyOverall survivalProstate cancerRadiation therapyMultivariable Cox proportional hazards modelsLower co-morbidity scoreFive-year overall survivalCox proportional hazards modelAcademic/research programCo-morbidity scoreSuperior overall survivalNode-negative statusProspective clinical trialsKaplan-Meier methodLower T stagePatterns of careProportional hazards modelPropensity-score matchingPrimary diseaseT stageMedicare insuranceGleason scoreCancer Database
2015
Pathological Outcome following Radical Prostatectomy in Men with Prostate Specific Antigen Greater than 10 ng/ml and Histologically Favorable Risk Prostate Cancer
Yu J, Kwon Y, Kim S, Han C, Farber N, Kim J, Byun S, Kim W, Jeon S, Kim I. Pathological Outcome following Radical Prostatectomy in Men with Prostate Specific Antigen Greater than 10 ng/ml and Histologically Favorable Risk Prostate Cancer. Journal Of Urology 2015, 195: 1464-1470. PMID: 26608903, PMCID: PMC5769700, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.11.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFavorable-risk prostate cancerRisk prostate cancerProstate-specific antigenProstate cancerSpecific antigenActive surveillancePathological outcomesAntigen groupRadical prostatectomyBiochemical recurrence-free survival rateElevated prostate-specific antigenProstate specific antigen cutoffLow-risk prostate cancerProstate-specific antigen levelRecurrence-free survival ratesFavorable risk diseaseMulti-institution databaseSpecific antigen levelsAdverse pathological outcomesTreatment of choiceDatabase of menHigh groupOncologic outcomesRisk diseaseAntigen levelsPharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical efficacy of abiraterone acetate for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Han C, Patel R, Kim I. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical efficacy of abiraterone acetate for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Expert Opinion On Drug Metabolism & Toxicology 2015, 11: 967-975. PMID: 25936418, DOI: 10.1517/17425255.2015.1041918.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCastration-resistant prostate cancerMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerAbiraterone acetateMetastatic CRPCProstate cancerPhase III trialsBetter patient selectionHigh-level evidenceRisk of hypertensionDrug resistance patternsCurrent clinical challengesIntratumoral androgensOverall tolerabilityIII trialsPatient selectionClinical efficacySafety profileDevelopment of resistanceTreatment modalitiesDisease progressionTargeted therapyAndrogen sourceClinical challengeAndrogen signalingCYP 17
2014
Comparison of mRNA, Protein, and Urinary Nucleic Acid Levels of S100A8 and S100A9 between Prostate Cancer and BPH
Yun S, Yan C, Jeong P, Kang H, Kim Y, Kim E, Lee O, Kim W, Moon S, Kim I, Choi Y, Kim W. Comparison of mRNA, Protein, and Urinary Nucleic Acid Levels of S100A8 and S100A9 between Prostate Cancer and BPH. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2014, 22: 2439-2445. PMID: 25348783, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-4194-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCalgranulin ACalgranulin BCase-Control StudiesFollow-Up StudiesHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingNucleic AcidsPrognosisProstatic HyperplasiaProstatic NeoplasmsReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSurvival RateConceptsS100A8/A9CAP patientsAcid levelsNucleic acid levelBPH tissueProstate cancerS100A8/A9 expressionBenign prostatic hyperplasia tissuesRecurrence-free timeProstatic hyperplasia tissuesUrinary nucleic acidsBPH patientsIndependent predictorsTransurethral resectionAggressive diseaseChronic inflammationPoor prognosisPrognostic valueTransurethral prostatectomyProstatectomy patientsBiochemical recurrencePrognostic markerS100A9 expressionA9 expressionImmunohistochemical stainingDecreased selenium-binding protein 1 mRNA expression is associated with poor prognosis in renal cell carcinoma
Ha Y, Lee G, Kim Y, Kwon S, Choi S, Kim T, Kwon T, Yun S, Kim I, Kim W. Decreased selenium-binding protein 1 mRNA expression is associated with poor prognosis in renal cell carcinoma. World Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2014, 12: 288. PMID: 25227434, PMCID: PMC4176564, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-12-288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, PapillaryCarcinoma, Renal CellCase-Control StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKidney NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm StagingPrognosisReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSelenium-Binding ProteinsSurvival RateYoung AdultDiagnosis of bladder cancer and prediction of survival by urinary metabolomics
Jin X, Yun S, Jeong P, Kim I, Kim W, Park S. Diagnosis of bladder cancer and prediction of survival by urinary metabolomics. Oncotarget 2014, 5: 1635-1645. PMID: 24721970, PMCID: PMC4039236, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.1744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder cancerControl groupCancer groupCancer-specific survival timeMuscle-invasive bladder cancerInvasive bladder cancerMetabolomic profilesPrediction of survivalHigh-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole timeLiquid chromatography-quadrupole timeUrinary metabolomicsCommon cancerControl subjectsUrinary cytologyBC diagnosisDiagnostic modalitiesSurvival timeCurrent modalitiesUrine metabolitesMetabolomics-based approachPatientsCancerDifferential metabolitesClinical applicabilityCarnitine transferaseThe predictive value of polymorphisms in predicting the early response to induction BCG therapy in patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer
Kang H, Tchey D, Yan C, Kim W, Kim Y, Yun S, Lee S, Choi Y, Kim I, Kim W. The predictive value of polymorphisms in predicting the early response to induction BCG therapy in patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2014, 32: 458-465. PMID: 24411789, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2013.10.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBCG VaccineCarcinoma, Transitional CellFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenotypeGlutathione TransferaseHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, GeneticPrognosisRisk FactorsSmokingSurvival RateUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsNon-muscle invasive bladder cancerGSTT1-positive genotypeInvasive bladder cancerPrimary non-muscle invasive bladder cancerBCG failureBladder cancerPredictive valueInduction therapyIndependent predictorsHigh riskBacillus Calmette-Guérin induction therapyNull genotypeMultivariate logistic regression analysisMultivariate logistic regression modelBCG induction therapyInduction BCG therapySingle induction courseDisease-free survivalGlutathione S-transferase muKaplan-Meier analysisHigh-risk groupKaplan-Meier estimatesEarly responseLogistic regression analysisGSTT1 null genotype
2013
Comprehensive Analysis of Sexual Function Outcome in Prostate Cancer Patients After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Woo S, Kang D, Ha Y, Salmasi A, Kim J, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Comprehensive Analysis of Sexual Function Outcome in Prostate Cancer Patients After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. Journal Of Endourology 2013, 28: 172-177. PMID: 23987521, DOI: 10.1089/end.2013.0304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPotency ratesNeurovascular bundleRadical prostatectomyPotency recoveryBilateral preservationYounger ageOverall potencyPhosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitorsBaseline erectile functionPreoperative potency statusSexual Health InventoryDatabase of patientsType 5 inhibitorsFunction 12 monthsProstate cancer patientsRecovery of potencySexual function outcomesPDE-5 inhibitorsOverall potency rateMultivariate regression analysisPotency statusPreoperative potencyErectile functionIndependent predictorsRadium Ra 223 dichloride in castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Joung J, Ha Y, Kim I. Radium Ra 223 dichloride in castration-resistant prostate cancer. Drugs Of Today 2013, 49: 483-90. PMID: 23977665, DOI: 10.1358/dot.2013.49.8.1968670.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadium Ra 223 dichlorideCastration-resistant prostate cancerRa-223 dichlorideBone metastasesProstate cancerLarge randomized phase III trialsRandomized phase III trialMedian overall survivalPhase III trialsPlacebo groupIII trialsOverall survivalPreclinical studiesAntitumor effectsBone marrowCanine modelHigh biological effectPatientsMetastasisCancerBiological effectsKBq/Low toxicityRatsMarrowCancer-specific Survival After Metastasis Following Primary Radical Prostatectomy Compared with Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer Patients: Results of a Population-based, Propensity Score–Matched Analysis
Shao Y, Kim S, Moore D, Shih W, Lin Y, Stein M, Kim I, Lu-Yao G. Cancer-specific Survival After Metastasis Following Primary Radical Prostatectomy Compared with Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer Patients: Results of a Population-based, Propensity Score–Matched Analysis. European Urology 2013, 65: 693-700. PMID: 23759328, PMCID: PMC3825778, DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2013.05.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overHumansMaleNeoplasm MetastasisPropensity ScoreProstatectomyProstatic NeoplasmsSurvival RateConceptsProstate cancer-specific survivalCancer-specific survivalPrimary radical prostatectomyRadical prostatectomyRT groupRadiation therapyProstate cancerIntermediate-high riskRisk of PCSMCancer-specific mortalityEnd Results-MedicarePrimary radiation therapyPropensity-matched cohortLow-risk patientsPrimary treatment modalityLocalized prostate cancerProstate cancer patientsDevelopment of metastasesOnset of metastasisResidual confoundersHazard ratioMetastatic diseaseRisk patientsClinical courseSurveillance Epidemiology
2011
RUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Yan C, Kim Y, Ha Y, Kim I, Kim Y, Yun S, Moon S, Bae S, Kim W. RUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2011, 105: 425-430. PMID: 22311819, DOI: 10.1002/jso.22087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma in SituCarcinoma, Transitional CellChildCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDisease ProgressionDNA MethylationDNA, NeoplasmFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLymphatic MetastasisMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPrognosisPromoter Regions, GeneticSurvival RateUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsDisease progressionRUNX3 methylation statusRUNX3 methylationTumor stageBladder cancerTumor gradeNMIBC progressionInvasive bladder cancer patientsWorse progression-free survivalProgression-free survivalInvasive bladder cancerPoor clinical outcomeKaplan-Meier estimatesBladder cancer patientsMethylation statusNumber of tumorsHypermethylation of RUNX3Methylation-specific polymerase chain reactionNMIBC samplesAdvanced diseaseClinical outcomesClinicopathological characteristicsIndependent predictorsCancer patientsG3 tumors
2007
Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins, the Subfamily of the Transforming Growth Factor-β Superfamily, in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Kwak C, Park Y, Kim I, Moon K, Ku J. Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins, the Subfamily of the Transforming Growth Factor-β Superfamily, in Renal Cell Carcinoma. Journal Of Urology 2007, 178: 1062-1067. PMID: 17644140, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.05.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone morphogenetic proteinBone morphogenetic protein 4Morphogenetic proteinsBone morphogenetic protein-7 expressionGrowth factor β superfamilyProtein-7 expressionTransforming Growth Factor-β SuperfamilyBone morphogenetic protein-4 expressionBone morphogenetic protein expressionProtein 4Largest subfamilyProtein expression rateCell typesProtein 4 expressionProteinProtein expressionSubfamiliesRenal cell carcinomaExpressionExpression rateSuperfamilyClear cell typePotential expressionCell carcinomaProtein immunoreactivity
1998
Loss of expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptors is associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients.
Kim I, Ahn H, Lang S, Oefelein M, Oyasu R, Kozlowski J, Lee C. Loss of expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptors is associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients. Clinical Cancer Research 1998, 4: 1625-30. PMID: 9676836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman prostate cancer tissuesClinical tumor stageProstate cancer patientsProstate cancer tissuesGleason scoreLoss of expressionTGF-betaRIRecurrence rateTumor stageCancer patientsRadical prostatectomyCancer tissuesSurvival rateSignificant associationPotential prognostic valuePotential prognostic markerReceptor type IGrowth factor betaGrowth factor beta receptorTGF-beta receptorsInitial diagnosisPoor prognosisPrognostic valueDisease progressionPrognostic marker