2016
A phase I study of indoximod in patients with advanced malignancies
Soliman HH, Minton SE, Han HS, Ismail-Khan R, Neuger A, Khambati F, Noyes D, Lush R, Chiappori AA, Roberts JD, Link C, Vahanian NN, Mautino M, Streicher H, Sullivan DM, Antonia SJ. A phase I study of indoximod in patients with advanced malignancies. Oncotarget 2016, 7: 22928-22938. PMID: 27008709, PMCID: PMC5008412, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleHumansIndoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-DioxygenaseMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasmsTryptophanYoung AdultConceptsStable diseaseDose levelsC-reactive protein levelsReactive protein levelsAdvanced solid tumorsTumor-mediated immunosuppressionPhase I trialUntreated brain metastasesMetastatic solid malignanciesMultiple dose levelsAntigen autoantibodiesBrain metastasesCheckpoint inhibitorsImmune correlatesPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsAdvanced malignanciesCRP levelsI trialOral inhibitorAutoimmune diseasesMarrow functionSolid malignanciesInclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
2013
Phase I trial of bortezomib and dacarbazine in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma
Poklepovic A, Youseffian L, Winning M, Birdsell CA, Crosby NA, Ramakrishnan V, Ernstoff MS, Roberts JD. Phase I trial of bortezomib and dacarbazine in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma. Investigational New Drugs 2013, 31: 937-942. PMID: 23315028, PMCID: PMC3844155, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-012-9913-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSoft tissue sarcomasPhase I trialTissue sarcomasPartial responseI trialPhase II dosesDurable complete responseAmine precursor uptakeTwenty-eight patientsProteasome inhibitor bortezomibHuman melanoma cell linesMurine xenograft tumor modelXenograft tumor modelCKIT mutationsDecarboxylation (APUD) tumorsProphylactic antiemeticsRECIST v1.0Eight patientsComplete responseMelanoma cell linesWeekly dosesDose escalationAgent dacarbazinePreclinical studiesDose levels
2010
A phase I pharmacokinetic study of pulse-dose vorinostat with flavopiridol in solid tumors
Dickson MA, Rathkopf DE, Carvajal RD, Grant S, Roberts JD, Reid JM, Ames MM, McGovern RM, Lefkowitz RA, Gonen M, Cane LM, Dials HJ, Schwartz GK. A phase I pharmacokinetic study of pulse-dose vorinostat with flavopiridol in solid tumors. Investigational New Drugs 2010, 29: 1004-1012. PMID: 20461440, PMCID: PMC3545439, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-010-9447-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum levelsPhase I pharmacokinetic studyIntermittent high doseResults 34 patientsD1-3I pharmacokinetic studyCyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor flavopiridolKinase inhibitor flavopiridolStable diseaseOral doseOral dosingHigh doseCombination treatmentPatientsSolid tumorsCmaxOne weekDosePharmacokinetic studyVorinostatMTDFlavopiridolNeutropeniaChemotherapyLevels
2007
Low-Dose BBR3610 Toxicity in Colon Cancer Cells Is p53-Independent and Enhanced by Inhibition of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (ERBB1)-Phosphatidyl Inositol 3 Kinase Signaling
Mitchell C, Kabolizadeh P, Ryan J, Roberts JD, Yacoub A, Curiel DT, Fisher PB, Hagan MP, Farrell NP, Grant S, Dent P. Low-Dose BBR3610 Toxicity in Colon Cancer Cells Is p53-Independent and Enhanced by Inhibition of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (ERBB1)-Phosphatidyl Inositol 3 Kinase Signaling. Molecular Pharmacology 2007, 72: 704-714. PMID: 17578896, DOI: 10.1124/mol.107.038406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColon cancer cellsEpidermal growth factor receptorGrowth factor receptorActive AktC-FLIPMolecular inhibitionCaspase-8 functionsPhosphatidyl inositol 3 kinaseActivation of BaxDominant-negative AktErbB1 inhibitorsFactor receptorHuman colon cancer cellsOverexpression of XIAPCancer cellsSmall moleculesKinase signalingPI3K inhibitorsAkt activityCaspase-9Bcl-xLNull cellsMcl-1SW480 cellsK-RAS
2006
Phase I Study of Bryostatin 1 and Fludarabine in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Indolent (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma
Roberts JD, Smith MR, Feldman EJ, Cragg L, Millenson MM, Roboz GJ, Honeycutt C, Thune R, Padavic-Shaller K, Carter WH, Ramakrishnan V, Murgo AJ, Grant S. Phase I Study of Bryostatin 1 and Fludarabine in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Indolent (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2006, 12: 5809-5816. PMID: 17020988, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-2730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBryostatinsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLeukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-CellLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMacrolidesMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedPrognosisSurvival RateVidarabineConceptsChronic lymphocytic leukemiaIndolent lymphomaLymphocytic leukemiaBryostatin 1Dose-limiting toxic eventsTreatment of CLLMonoclonal antibodiesPhase II dosePhase II dosesPhase II studyCD20 monoclonal antibodyII studyPersistent diseaseSuccessive patientsSingle doseContinuous infusionI studiesHematologic malignanciesPreclinical studiesTherapeutic effectFludarabinePatientsPrior treatmentLymphomaPhase IPhase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma
Roberts JD, Niedzwiecki D, Carson WE, Chapman PB, Gajewski TF, Ernstoff MS, Hodi FS, Shea C, Leong SP, Johnson J, Zhang D, Houghton A, Haluska FG. Phase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2006, 29: 95-101. PMID: 16365605, DOI: 10.1097/01.cji.0000195295.74104.ad.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCancer VaccinesDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansInterleukin-2Leukocytes, MononuclearMaleMelanomaMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPeptide FragmentsPeptidesSkin NeoplasmsConceptsLow-dose IL-2G209-2MG209-2M peptideHigh-dose IL-2Phase 2 studyAdvanced melanomaInterleukin-2T cellsHigh-dose interleukin-2Low-dose interleukin-2Melanoma tumor-infiltrating lymphocytesGrade 4 toxicityMelanoma peptide vaccineSubcutaneous IL-2Grade 2 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesEnzyme-linked immunospotHuman leukocyte antigenDifferent toxicity profilesM peptideSignificant biologic effectsTetramer analysisToxic deathsMost patients
2003
Phase I studies of weekly administration of cytotoxic agents: Implications of a mathematical model
McClish DK, Roberts JD. Phase I studies of weekly administration of cytotoxic agents: Implications of a mathematical model. Investigational New Drugs 2003, 21: 299-308. PMID: 14578680, DOI: 10.1023/a:1025464510639.Peer-Reviewed Original Research