2020
Tebentafusp, A TCR/Anti-CD3 Bispecific Fusion Protein Targeting gp100, Potently Activated Antitumor Immune Responses in Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
Middleton MR, McAlpine C, Woodcock VK, Corrie P, Infante JR, Steven NM, Evans TRJ, Anthoney A, Shoushtari AN, Hamid O, Gupta A, Vardeu A, Leach E, Naidoo R, Stanhope S, Lewis S, Hurst J, O’Kelly I, Sznol M. Tebentafusp, A TCR/Anti-CD3 Bispecific Fusion Protein Targeting gp100, Potently Activated Antitumor Immune Responses in Patients with Metastatic Melanoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2020, 26: 5869-5878. PMID: 32816891, PMCID: PMC9210997, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-1247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAtaxia Telangiectasia Mutated ProteinsCD3 ComplexCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell ProliferationChemokine CXCL10Cytotoxicity, ImmunologicDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansImmunityInterferon-gammaMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, CXCR3Recombinant Fusion ProteinsTumor MicroenvironmentConceptsT cellsBispecific fusion proteinMetastatic melanomaT cell receptorSerum CXCL10Multicenter phase I/II trialPhase I/II trialTreatment-related adverse eventsHigh-affinity T-cell receptorsAppearance of rashMetastatic cutaneous melanomaAntitumor immune responseOverall survival rateMetastatic uveal melanomaCytotoxic T cellsPathway-related markersTumor biopsy samplesMechanism of actionII trialAdverse eventsAdvanced melanomaBroad therapeutic potentialPatient survivalPatient cohortCutaneous melanoma
2017
Phase I Trial of Triapine–Cisplatin–Paclitaxel Chemotherapy for Advanced Stage or Metastatic Solid Tumor Cancers
Kunos CA, Chu E, Makower D, Kaubisch A, Sznol M, Ivy SP. Phase I Trial of Triapine–Cisplatin–Paclitaxel Chemotherapy for Advanced Stage or Metastatic Solid Tumor Cancers. Frontiers In Oncology 2017, 7: 62. PMID: 28421163, PMCID: PMC5378786, DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2017.00062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCombination regimenSolid tumor cancersI trialTumor cancersAdvanced stageRecurrent uterine cervix cancerCommon grade 3Phase II trialProgression-free survivalPhase I trialContinuous intravenous infusionUterine cervix cancerStable diseaseElectrolyte abnormalitiesII trialObjective responsePaclitaxel chemotherapyReversible anemiaIntravenous infusionMonths durationCervix cancerGrade 3Day 1Day 3Regimen
2005
A phase I and pharmacokinetic study of VNP40101M, a new alkylating agent, in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer
Murren J, Modiano M, Kummar S, Clairmont C, Egorin M, Chu E, Sznol M. A phase I and pharmacokinetic study of VNP40101M, a new alkylating agent, in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer. Investigational New Drugs 2005, 23: 123-135. PMID: 15744588, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-005-5857-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase II trialDose levelsII trialVNP40101MGrade 2 adverse eventsIntra-patient dose escalationPre-treated patient populationBroad anti-tumor activityGrade 3 thrombocytopeniaPhase I trialPeak plasma concentrationDose-related toxicityMurine tumor modelsAnti-tumor activityModerate granulocytopeniaAcute headacheStarting doseAdverse eventsI trialMajor toxicityDose escalationFacial flushingPatient populationPlasma concentrationsMetastatic cancer
2004
A phase I trial of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone in combination with gemcitabine for patients with advanced cancer
Yen Y, Margolin K, Doroshow J, Fishman M, Johnson B, Clairmont C, Sullivan D, Sznol M. A phase I trial of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone in combination with gemcitabine for patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2004, 54: 331-342. PMID: 15148626, DOI: 10.1007/s00280-004-0821-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase I trialI trialAdvanced cancerToxicity profileDiffuse coronary artery diseaseST-T wave changesGemcitabine plasma concentrationsLarge liver metastasesNon-specific ST-T wave changesPhase II trialCoronary artery diseaseAsymptomatic myocardial infarctionMild QT prolongationCytotoxicity of gemcitabineEvaluable patientsGemcitabine 1000Gemcitabine doseAcute hypotensionII trialPartial responseArtery diseaseCardiovascular reserveComplete responseLiver metastasesAcute symptomsPhase I and Pharmacokinetic Study of the Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor, 3-Aminopyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde Thiosemicarbazone, Administered by 96-Hour Intravenous Continuous Infusion
Wadler S, Makower D, Clairmont C, Lambert P, Fehn K, Sznol M. Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Study of the Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor, 3-Aminopyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde Thiosemicarbazone, Administered by 96-Hour Intravenous Continuous Infusion. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 1553-1563. PMID: 15117978, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.07.158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityIntravenous continuous infusionContinuous infusionPreclinical tumor model systemsPhase II dosesStabilization of diseaseHepatic adverse eventsMaximum-tolerated dosePhase II dosePhase II trialPhase I trialAccelerated titration designPharmacokinetic studySerum tumor markersSubstantial inter-patient variabilityAbnormal organ functionDetailed pharmacokinetic studiesTumor model systemsInter-patient variabilityStable diseaseII trialObjective responseAdverse eventsI trialAdvanced cancer
2003
Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of triapine, a potent ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor, administered daily for five days in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Murren J, Modiano M, Clairmont C, Lambert P, Savaraj N, Doyle T, Sznol M. Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of triapine, a potent ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor, administered daily for five days in patients with advanced solid tumors. Clinical Cancer Research 2003, 9: 4092-100. PMID: 14519631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityAdverse eventsSafety profilePhase IGrade 3Week scheduleDrug-related adverse eventsGrade 2 adverse eventsGrade 1Common nonhematological toxicitiesGrade 4 leukopeniaSingle-patient cohortsAcceptable safety profileAdvanced solid tumorsDose-escalation phaseHepatic adverse eventsPhase II trialCohort of patientsCumulative urinary recoveryLinear pharmacokinetic behaviorPotent ribonucleotide reductase inhibitorNonhematological toxicitiesII trialMean eliminationStarting dose