2009
Growth factor receptor-bound protein-7 (Grb7) as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in breast cancer
Nadler Y, González AM, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger HM, Kluger Y. Growth factor receptor-bound protein-7 (Grb7) as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2009, 21: 466-473. PMID: 19717535, PMCID: PMC2826097, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp346.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBlotting, WesternBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueFollow-Up StudiesGRB7 Adaptor ProteinHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMiddle AgedPrognosisReceptor, ErbB-2Survival RateTissue Array AnalysisTumor Cells, CulturedYoung AdultConceptsHER2/neuBreast cancerPrognostic markerHER2/neu-positive breast cancerGRB7 expressionHigh HER2/neuNeu-positive breast cancerHER2/neu overexpressionPrimary breast cancerBreast cancer patientsIndependent prognostic markerNode-positive subsetValuable prognostic markerProtein 7Cy5-conjugated antibodiesMultivariable analysisWorse prognosisEntire cohortCancer patientsNeu overexpressionTissue microarrayTherapeutic targetCancerNeuPatients
2008
Microvessel area using automated image analysis is reproducible and is associated with prognosis in breast cancer
Sullivan CA, Ghosh S, Ocal IT, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Chung GG. Microvessel area using automated image analysis is reproducible and is associated with prognosis in breast cancer. Human Pathology 2008, 40: 156-165. PMID: 18799189, DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2008.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVIII-related antigenMicrovessel densityMicrovessel areaBreast cancerFactor VIII-related antigenPrimary breast cancerEstrogen receptor negativityReceptor negativityNode positivityClinical outcomesEvaluable casesPrognostic parametersAngiogenic biomarkersLarge tumorsYear survivalQuantitative image analysis systemTissue microarrayTumorsCD31Multivariate levelVessel compartmentPoor associationCancerAntigenCD34High levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, neuropilin-1) are associated with worse outcome in breast cancer
Ghosh S, Sullivan CA, Zerkowski MP, Molinaro AM, Rimm DL, Camp RL, Chung GG. High levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, neuropilin-1) are associated with worse outcome in breast cancer. Human Pathology 2008, 39: 1835-1843. PMID: 18715621, PMCID: PMC2632946, DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2008.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularConnecticutFemaleFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImmunoenzyme TechniquesKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedNeuropilin-1Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorSurvival RateTissue Array AnalysisVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2Young AdultConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorEndothelial growth factorBreast cancerVEGFR-1Growth factorNeuropilin-1VEGFR-2Kaplan-Meier survival analysisBreast cancer tissue microarrayVascular endothelial growth factor receptorPrimary breast cancerStandard prognostic factorsEndothelial growth factor receptorPrimary breast adenocarcinomaCancer tissue microarrayTumor-specific expressionGrowth factor receptorPrognostic factorsPrognostic significancePrognostic valueWorse outcomesLarge cohortTissue microarraySurvival analysisSignificant association
2007
High HSP90 Expression Is Associated with Decreased Survival in Breast Cancer
Pick E, Kluger Y, Giltnane JM, Moeder C, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger HM. High HSP90 Expression Is Associated with Decreased Survival in Breast Cancer. Cancer Research 2007, 67: 2932-2937. PMID: 17409397, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-06-4511.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh HSP90 expressionBreast cancerHER2/neuHSP90 expressionEstrogen receptorHigh HER2/neuCell linesEarly-stage breast cancerHER2/neu expressionHuman tumorsLymph node involvementPrimary breast cancerSubset of patientsPopulation of patientsIndependent prognostic markerHigh nuclear gradeBreast cancer cell linesBreast cancer progressionCy5-conjugated antibodiesCancer cell linesNode involvementPathologic variablesPrognostic roleMultivariable analysisProspective studyQuantitative Analysis of Breast Cancer Tissue Microarrays Shows High Cox-2 Expression Is Associated with Poor Outcome
Zerkowski MP, Camp RL, Burtness BA, Rimm DL, Chung GG. Quantitative Analysis of Breast Cancer Tissue Microarrays Shows High Cox-2 Expression Is Associated with Poor Outcome. Cancer Investigation 2007, 25: 19-26. PMID: 17364553, DOI: 10.1080/07357900601128825.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOX-2 expressionCOX-2Tissue microarrayBreast cancerEstrogen receptorPrognostic factorsWorse survivalProgesterone receptorX-tileOptimal cutpointHigh COX-2 expressionBreast cancer tissue microarrayX-tile analysisSignificant prognostic factorsPrimary breast cancerCOX-2 inhibitorsCancer tissue microarrayHER2/neuClinicopathologic factorsNodal statusPoor outcomePoor prognosisTumor sizePredictive biomarkersClinical trials