2016
Quantitative Assessment of the Heterogeneity of PD-L1 Expression in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
McLaughlin J, Han G, Schalper KA, Carvajal-Hausdorf D, Pelakanou V, Rehman J, Velcheti V, Herbst R, LoRusso P, Rimm DL. Quantitative Assessment of the Heterogeneity of PD-L1 Expression in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. JAMA Oncology 2016, 2: 1-9. PMID: 26562159, PMCID: PMC4941982, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.3638.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibody SpecificityB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHumansImmunohistochemistryLung NeoplasmsMaleObserver VariationPredictive Value of TestsReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesTissue Array AnalysisConceptsTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesPD-L1 expressionPD-L1 antibodiesPD-L1 protein expressionCell lung cancerPD-L1Whole tissue sectionsQuantitative immunofluorescenceLung cancerChromogenic immunohistochemistryPoor concordanceDifferent PD-L1 antibodiesHigh tumor-infiltrating lymphocytesTumor PD-L1 expressionPD-L1 protein levelsCell lung cancer biopsiesMonoclonal antibodiesCurrent consensus guidelinesProtein expressionDurable clinical responsesMain outcome measuresEarly phase trialsLung cancer biopsiesRabbit monoclonal antibodyCorresponding tissue microarrays
2014
The PD-1 pathway as a therapeutic target to overcome immune escape mechanisms in cancer
Henick BS, Herbst RS, Goldberg SB. The PD-1 pathway as a therapeutic target to overcome immune escape mechanisms in cancer. Expert Opinion On Therapeutic Targets 2014, 18: 1407-1420. PMID: 25331677, DOI: 10.1517/14728222.2014.955794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPD-1 pathwayEarly clinical trialsClinical trialsTumor typesDeath-1 pathway inhibitorsPD-1 pathway inhibitionImmune escape mechanismsOngoing clinical trialsEarly-stage cancerTreatment of cancerCure rateLikely respondersCancer immunotherapyPreclinical dataAntineoplastic effectsTherapeutic targetPathway inhibitionPathway inhibitorCancer typesBiological rationaleCancer treatmentMonoclonal antibodiesEscape mechanismsUpcoming trialsTrials
2006
Therapeutic options to target angiogenesis in human malignancies
Herbst RS. Therapeutic options to target angiogenesis in human malignancies. Expert Opinion On Emerging Drugs 2006, 11: 635-650. PMID: 17064223, DOI: 10.1517/14728214.11.4.635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTyrosine kinase inhibitorsHuman malignanciesMonoclonal antibodiesGrowth factorKinase inhibitorsAnti-VEGF inhibitorsGastrointestinal stromal tumorsSolid human malignanciesRenal cell carcinomaBasic fibroblast growth factorRole of VEGFTypes of cancerFibroblast growth factorStromal tumorsTherapeutic optionsCell carcinomaColorectal cancerAntiangiogenic drugsClinical trialsDrug classesPro-angiogenic growth factorsSmall molecule inhibitorsTumor growthTumor angiogenesisMatrix breakdown
2004
EGFR inhibition in NSCLC: the emerging role of cetuximab.
Herbst RS. EGFR inhibition in NSCLC: the emerging role of cetuximab. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2004, 2 Suppl 2: s41-51. PMID: 19780245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor inhibitorsCell lung cancerTyrosine kinase inhibitorsLung cancerReceptor inhibitorsKinase inhibitorsAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerMonoclonal antibodiesEpidermal growth factor receptor expressionChemotherapy-related toxicityGrowth factor receptor expressionGrowth factor receptor inhibitionRole of cetuximabPhase II trialInterstitial lung diseaseEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitionOverall response rateFactor receptor expressionModerate rashII trialUntreated patientsHypersensitivity reactionsLung disease
2002
The role of the epidermal growth factor receptor in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma
Waxman ES, Herbst RS. The role of the epidermal growth factor receptor in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma. Seminars In Oncology Nursing 2002, 18: 20-29. PMID: 12053861, DOI: 10.1053/sonu.2002.33072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorColorectal carcinomaGrowth factor receptorClinical experienceAnti-EGFR monoclonal antibodiesTraditional cytotoxic approachesFactor receptorExtensive clinical testingTyrosine kinase inhibitorsEarly clinical experienceVariety of tumorsSignificant antitumor activityBiological agentsTreatment of cancerCytotoxic approachesEGFR resultsClinical testingNursing practiceCarcinomaMonoclonal antibodiesEGFR pathwayKinase inhibitorsAntitumor activityVariety of mechanismsReceptorsMonoclonal antibodies to target epidermal growth factor receptor–positive tumors
Herbst RS, Shin DM. Monoclonal antibodies to target epidermal growth factor receptor–positive tumors. Cancer 2002, 94: 1593-1611. PMID: 11920518, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorAnti-EGFR monoclonal antibodiesMonoclonal antibodiesHuman tumorsEnglish-language literature searchEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) positive tumorsMonoclonal antibody therapyReceptor-positive tumorsEGFR monoclonal antibodyDevelopment of malignancyGrowth of tumorsABX-EGFGrowth factor receptorIMC-C225Overall survivalAntibody therapyTraditional cytotoxicsCommon malignancyPoor prognosisClinical trialsEpithelial tumorsVivo effectsTumor managementUnmet needEMD 55900
2001
Epidermal growth factor receptor biology (IMC-C225)
Kim E, Khuri F, Herbst R. Epidermal growth factor receptor biology (IMC-C225). Current Opinion In Oncology 2001, 13: 506-513. PMID: 11673692, DOI: 10.1097/00001622-200111000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIMC-C225Epidermal growth factor receptor biologyMonoclonal antibodiesLigand-linked toxinsOverall clinical outcomeOverall poor prognosisTyrosine kinase inhibitorsTyrosine kinase inhibitionOverexpression of EGFRNovel monoclonal antibodyClinical outcomesPoor prognosisTreatment of cancerRadiation therapySolid tumorsEpithelial cancersTumor proliferationEGFRGrowth factorKinase inhibitorsCancerReceptor biologyAntibodiesKinase inhibitionEGF receptorIMC-C225, an anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody, for treatment of head and neck cancer
Herbst R, Kim E, Harari P. IMC-C225, an anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody, for treatment of head and neck cancer. Expert Opinion On Biological Therapy 2001, 1: 719-732. PMID: 11727507, DOI: 10.1517/14712598.1.4.719.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptorIMC-C225Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibodyAnti-EGFR monoclonal antibodiesMonoclonal antibodiesLocoregional disease recurrenceImportant adverse eventsPhase I studiesReceptor monoclonal antibodyExcellent response ratesTreatment of headHuman tumor xenograftsExtracellular receptor sitesInhibition of metastasisEnhanced tumor invasionPotent antitumour activityAnticancer treatment strategiesGrowth factor receptorCancer cell linesAdverse eventsRefractory diseaseSkin rashWeekly infusionsDisease recurrence