2021
EGFR High Copy Number Together With High EGFR Protein Expression Predicts Improved Outcome for Cetuximab-based Therapy in Squamous Cell Lung Cancer: Analysis From SWOG S0819, a Phase III Trial of Chemotherapy With or Without Cetuximab in Advanced NSCLC
Hirsch FR, Redman MW, Moon J, Agustoni F, Herbst RS, Semrad TJ, Varella-Garcia M, Rivard CJ, Kelly K, Gandara DR, Mack PC. EGFR High Copy Number Together With High EGFR Protein Expression Predicts Improved Outcome for Cetuximab-based Therapy in Squamous Cell Lung Cancer: Analysis From SWOG S0819, a Phase III Trial of Chemotherapy With or Without Cetuximab in Advanced NSCLC. Clinical Lung Cancer 2021, 23: 60-71. PMID: 34753703, PMCID: PMC8766941, DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2021.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaKRAS mutation statusAddition of cetuximabEGFR IHCMutation statusEGFR FISHAdvanced NSCLCSquamous cell lung cancerCetuximab-based therapyFirst-line chemotherapyPhase III trialsEGFR antibody therapyCell lung cancerImproved OSNon-SCCEGFR FISH statusEligible patientsOS benefitSCC patientsIII trialsKRAS statusCell carcinomaLung cancerSubgroup analysisExpression predicts
2020
Randomized Trial of Afatinib Plus Cetuximab Versus Afatinib Alone for First-Line Treatment of EGFR-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Final Results From SWOG S1403.
Goldberg SB, Redman MW, Lilenbaum R, Politi K, Stinchcombe TE, Horn L, Chen EH, Mashru SH, Gettinger SN, Melnick MA, Herbst RS, Baumgart MA, Miao J, Moon J, Kelly K, Gandara DR. Randomized Trial of Afatinib Plus Cetuximab Versus Afatinib Alone for First-Line Treatment of EGFR-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Final Results From SWOG S1403. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 4076-4085. PMID: 33021871, PMCID: PMC7768342, DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.01149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalLung cancerMutant NSCLCEGFR monoclonal antibody cetuximabSmall cell lung cancerAddition of cetuximabPrimary end pointTyrosine kinase inhibitor afatinibCell lung cancerEGFR-Mutant NonCombination of afatinibMonoclonal antibody cetuximabAdvanced diseaseAdverse eventsOverall survivalMulticenter trialLine treatmentEGFR-TKIAntibody cetuximabDose reductionInhibitor afatinibInterim analysisCetuximabInsufficient evidencePatients
2017
Cetuximab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab versus carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab in advanced NSCLC (SWOG S0819): a randomised, phase 3 study
Herbst RS, Redman MW, Kim ES, Semrad TJ, Bazhenova L, Masters G, Oettel K, Guaglianone P, Reynolds C, Karnad A, Arnold SM, Varella-Garcia M, Moon J, Mack PC, Blanke CD, Hirsch FR, Kelly K, Gandara DR. Cetuximab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab versus carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab in advanced NSCLC (SWOG S0819): a randomised, phase 3 study. The Lancet Oncology 2017, 19: 101-114. PMID: 29169877, PMCID: PMC5847342, DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(17)30694-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalErbB ReceptorsFemaleHumansIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceLung NeoplasmsMaleMexicoMiddle AgedMutationPaclitaxelRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsProgression-free survivalSquamous cell histologyCetuximab groupEntire study populationOverall survivalCell histologyControl groupTreatment groupsAdvanced NSCLCAdverse eventsStudy populationProgression-free survival eventsSquamous cell carcinoma cancerEGFR FISHActivity of cetuximabCommon grade 3Non-squamous histologyStage IV NSCLCSevere adverse eventsCell lung cancerCo-primary endpointsAnti-EGFR antibodiesNational Cancer InstituteEligible patientsEGFR FISH status
2013
Phase II Trial of Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Cetuximab, and Bevacizumab Followed by Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Advanced Nonsquamous Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: SWOG S0536
Kim ES, Moon J, Herbst RS, Redman MW, Dakhil SR, Velasco MR, Hirsch FR, Mack PC, Kelly K, Heymach JV, Gandara DR. Phase II Trial of Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Cetuximab, and Bevacizumab Followed by Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Advanced Nonsquamous Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: SWOG S0536. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2013, 8: 1519-1528. PMID: 24189513, PMCID: PMC4072123, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0000000000000009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabFeasibility StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPrognosisSurvival RateConceptsPhase II trialProgression-free survivalII trialPrimary endpointOverall survivalLung cancerAdvanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancerNonsquamous non-small cell lung cancerResponse rateNon-small cell lung cancerMedian progression-free survivalOverall disease control rateCycles of carboplatinPlatinum-based doubletsTreatment-related deathsChemotherapy-naive patientsDisease control rateMedian overall survivalCombination of carboplatinCell lung cancerHigher hemorrhageMaintenance cetuximabStable diseaseAdvanced NSCLCNonsquamous NSCLC
2012
Design of a Phase III Clinical Trial with Prospective Biomarker Validation: SWOG S0819
Redman MW, Crowley JJ, Herbst RS, Hirsch FR, Gandara DR. Design of a Phase III Clinical Trial with Prospective Biomarker Validation: SWOG S0819. Clinical Cancer Research 2012, 18: 4004-4012. PMID: 22592956, PMCID: PMC3409929, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-12-0167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicDisease-Free SurvivalErbB ReceptorsHumansIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceLung NeoplasmsPrognosisProspective StudiesResearch DesignTreatment OutcomeConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptorPredictive biomarkersStudy populationAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerEGFR FISH-positive patientsPhase III clinical trialsRole of cetuximabOverall study populationPhase III trialsCell lung cancerEntire study populationFISH-positive patientsInterim monitoring planGrowth factor receptorCoprimary endpointsIII trialsCetuximab efficacyLung cancerClinical trialsPositive groupCetuximabEGFR FISHFactor receptorMolecular targets
2011
Phase II Study of Cetuximab in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Stage IIIA/B Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: RTOG 0324
Blumenschein GR, Paulus R, Curran WJ, Robert F, Fossella F, Werner-Wasik M, Herbst RS, Doescher PO, Choy H, Komaki R. Phase II Study of Cetuximab in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Stage IIIA/B Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: RTOG 0324. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 2312-2318. PMID: 21555682, PMCID: PMC3107747, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.31.7875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnresectable stage III NSCLCEpidermal growth factor receptorStage III NSCLCCombination of cetuximabCell lung cancerOverall survivalLung cancerGrade 4 hematologic toxicityRadiation Therapy Oncology GroupAdequate organ functionCycles of paclitaxelGrade 3 esophagitisGrade 5 eventsZubrod performance statusPhase II studyPrimary end pointCompletion of therapyPhase II trialDoses of paclitaxelPoor clinical outcomeGrowth factor receptorWeekly carboplatinHematologic toxicityII trialAdverse events
2010
Phase II Selection Design Trial of Concurrent Chemotherapy and Cetuximab Versus Chemotherapy Followed by Cetuximab in Advanced-Stage Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Southwest Oncology Group Study S0342
Herbst RS, Kelly K, Chansky K, Mack PC, Franklin WA, Hirsch FR, Atkins JN, Dakhil SR, Albain KS, Kim ES, Redman M, Crowley JJ, Gandara DR. Phase II Selection Design Trial of Concurrent Chemotherapy and Cetuximab Versus Chemotherapy Followed by Cetuximab in Advanced-Stage Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Southwest Oncology Group Study S0342. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2010, 28: 4747-4754. PMID: 20921467, PMCID: PMC3020704, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.9356.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleErbB ReceptorsErlotinib HydrochlorideFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedMutationNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPatient SelectionProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)QuinazolinesRas ProteinsResearch DesignSouthwestern United StatesTreatment OutcomeConceptsCell lung cancerConcurrent chemotherapyLung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsProgression-free survival timeRandomized phase II trialReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsMedian overall survivalPaclitaxel/carboplatinTreatment-naive patientsGrade 3 rashPhase II trialAdvanced-stage NSCLCPhase III evaluationTyrosine kinase inhibitorsEnhanced antitumor activityConcurrent regimenMaintenance cetuximabMedian followVersus ChemotherapyChemotherapy regimenII trialSequential therapyConcurrent therapy
2009
Patient selection criteria and the FLEX Study
Herbst RS, Hirsch FR. Patient selection criteria and the FLEX Study. The Lancet 2009, 373: 1497-1498. PMID: 19410696, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(09)60834-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicDisease-Free SurvivalErbB ReceptorsHumansLung NeoplasmsPatient SelectionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSurvival RateA phase 2 study of cetuximab in combination with docetaxel in chemotherapy‐refractory/resistant patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer
Kim ES, Mauer AM, William WN, Tran HT, Liu D, Lee JJ, Windt P, Hong WK, Vokes EE, Herbst RS. A phase 2 study of cetuximab in combination with docetaxel in chemotherapy‐refractory/resistant patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer. Cancer 2009, 115: 1713-1722. PMID: 19208430, PMCID: PMC5142442, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabDisease ProgressionDocetaxelDrug Administration ScheduleErbB ReceptorsFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalTaxoidsConceptsNonsmall cell lung cancerAdvanced nonsmall cell lung cancerResponse rateOverall survivalResistant patientsLung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor expressionCommon grade 3Growth factor receptor expressionMedian overall survivalSecond-line settingPhase 2 studyCell lung cancerTarget sample sizeFactor receptor expressionStable diseaseAdverse eventsPartial responseComplete responseDisease recurrenceMedian timeDisease progressionReceptor expressionAllergic reactionsGrade 3
2008
Increased EGFR Gene Copy Number Detected by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization Predicts Outcome in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Cetuximab and Chemotherapy
Hirsch FR, Herbst RS, Olsen C, Chansky K, Crowley J, Kelly K, Franklin WA, Bunn PA, Varella-Garcia M, Gandara DR. Increased EGFR Gene Copy Number Detected by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization Predicts Outcome in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Cetuximab and Chemotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2008, 26: 3351-3357. PMID: 18612151, PMCID: PMC3368372, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.14.0111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnalysis of VarianceAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenes, erbB-1HumansIn Situ HybridizationIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm StagingPatient SelectionPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsCell lung cancer patientsLung cancer patientsFISH-negative patientsEGFR FISHNSCLC patientsCancer patientsSurvival timeMedian progression-free survival timeProgression-free survival timeEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitorsDisease control rateChemotherapy-naive patientsAdvanced-stage NSCLCMedian survival timeEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene copy numberFISH-positive patientsAvailable tumor tissueEGFR gene copy numberTyrosine kinase inhibitorsFISH-positive tumorsPhase II selection trialFISH-positive groupConcurrent chemotherapyConcurrent therapyPredictive factorsOverview of the efficacy of cetuximab in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in patients who previously failed platinum‐based therapies
Vermorken JB, Herbst RS, Leon X, Amellal N, Baselga J. Overview of the efficacy of cetuximab in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in patients who previously failed platinum‐based therapies. Cancer 2008, 112: 2710-2719. PMID: 18481809, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCisplatinClinical Trials as TopicDrug Resistance, NeoplasmHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsMetastatic squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMetastatic SCCHNPlatinum therapyRetrospective studyCell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor cetuximabActivity of cetuximabCarboplatin-based chemotherapyCetuximab-based treatmentCisplatin/carboplatinDisease control rateMedian overall survivalSecond-line therapySecond-line treatmentEfficacy of cetuximabPlatinum-based therapyOverall response ratePlatinum failureOverall survivalMedian timeProlong survivalProspective studyControl rateEfficacy data
2005
Phase I/IIa Study of Cetuximab With Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin in Patients With Chemotherapy-Naïve Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Robert F, Blumenschein G, Herbst RS, Fossella FV, Tseng J, Saleh MN, Needle M. Phase I/IIa Study of Cetuximab With Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin in Patients With Chemotherapy-Naïve Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 23: 9089-9096. PMID: 16301597, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.00.1438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabDeoxycytidineDisease ProgressionDrug Administration ScheduleDrug EruptionsFemaleGemcitabineHumansInfusions, IntravenousLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsPhase I/IIa studyAdverse eventsIIa studyOverall survivalLung cancerToxicity profileResponse rateGrade 3 adverse eventsGrade 3 allergic reactionSmall cell lung cancerAcne-like rashMucositis/stomatitisCycles of therapyMedian overall survivalNausea/vomitingSafety/toxicity profileTumor response rateAcceptable toxicity profileFever/chillsCombination of cetuximabCell lung cancerAssessable patientsChemotherapy-naïveStable diseaseMedian survivalPhase II Multicenter Study of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Antibody Cetuximab and Cisplatin for Recurrent and Refractory Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Herbst RS, Arquette M, Shin DM, Dicke K, Vokes EE, Azarnia N, Hong WK, Kies MS. Phase II Multicenter Study of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Antibody Cetuximab and Cisplatin for Recurrent and Refractory Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 23: 5578-5587. PMID: 16009949, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.07.120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCisplatinDisease ProgressionDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFluorouracilHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPaclitaxelSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaSkin rashCell carcinomaAcne-like skin rashMulticenter phase II studyPhase II multicenter studyRefractory squamous cell carcinomaMedian overall survival timeEpidermal growth factor receptor antibody cetuximabRecurrent squamous cell carcinomaCisplatin/fluorouracilCisplatin/paclitaxelSafety of cetuximabPhase II studyMajority of patientsOverall survival timePlatinum-based therapySingle-agent trialsSerious allergic reactionsMurine monoclonal antibodiesActive regimenStable diseaseCommon toxicitiesII studyMedian duration
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 diseaseReview of epidermal growth factor receptor biology
Herbst RS. Review of epidermal growth factor receptor biology. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2004, 59: s21-s26. PMID: 15142631, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2003.11.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorSignal transduction pathwaysSmall molecule inhibitorsTransduction pathwaysSubsequent activationReceptor tyrosine kinasesEpidermal growth factor receptor biologyTyrosine kinase phosphorylationEGFR inhibitorsTyrosine kinase receptorsIntracellular portionGrowth factor receptorCommon pharmacologic approachesEGFR activityEGFR activationExtracellular domainTyrosine kinaseKinase phosphorylationKinase receptorsCognate ligandsTransmembrane glycoproteinReceptor biologyErbB familyTumor cell linesCellular proliferation
2002
IMC-C225, an anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody for treatment of head and neck cancer.
Herbst RS, Hong WK. IMC-C225, an anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody for treatment of head and neck cancer. Seminars In Oncology 2002, 29: 18-30. PMID: 12422310, DOI: 10.1053/sonc.2002.35644.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptorIMC-C225Cell carcinomaAnti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibodyLow patient survival rateRefractory squamous cell carcinomaLocoregional disease recurrencePromising response ratesImportant adverse eventsPatient survival ratesPhase I studiesReceptor monoclonal antibodyTreatment of headHuman tumor xenograftsExtracellular receptor sitesEnhanced tumor invasivenessInhibition of metastasisInhibition of angiogenesisAnticancer treatment strategiesGrowth factor receptorIMC-225Cancer cell linesAdverse eventsPotent antitumor activityThe 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 mechanismsReceptorsEpidermal growth factor receptors as a target for cancer treatment: The emerging role of IMC-C225 in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers
Herbst RS, Langer CJ. Epidermal growth factor receptors as a target for cancer treatment: The emerging role of IMC-C225 in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers. Seminars In Oncology 2002, 29: 27-36. PMID: 11894011, DOI: 10.1053/sonc.2002.31525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCombined Modality TherapyErbB ReceptorsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHalf-LifeHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRadiation-Sensitizing AgentsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSalvage TherapyConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptorIMC-C225Phase II trialGrowth factor receptorCell carcinomaII trialFactor receptorRadiation therapyNon-small cell lung cancer xenograftsNon-small cell lung cancerGemcitabine/carboplatin combinationSeparate phase II trialsAdvanced squamous cell carcinomaCell lung cancer xenograftsOngoing phase II trialEastern Cooperative Oncology GroupPhase III registration trialPhase I pharmacokinetic studyCultured human squamous cell carcinomasHuman squamous cell carcinomaPaclitaxel/carboplatinSecond-line settingStandard salvage regimensTreatment-naive patients
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