2023
ScRNA-seq defines dynamic T-cell subsets in longitudinal colon and peripheral blood samples in immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced colitis
Mann J, Lucca L, Austin M, Merkin R, Robert M, Al Bawardy B, Raddassi K, Aizenbud L, Joshi N, Hafler D, Abraham C, Herold K, Kluger H. ScRNA-seq defines dynamic T-cell subsets in longitudinal colon and peripheral blood samples in immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced colitis. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2023, 11: e007358. PMID: 37586769, PMCID: PMC10432652, DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2023-007358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsT cell subsetsCheckpoint inhibitorsImmune environmentImmune checkpoint inhibitor-induced colitisCheckpoint inhibitor-induced colitisPeripheral immune environmentsStages of colitisTreatment of colitisMerkel cell carcinomaT cell populationsPeripheral blood samplesCourse of progressionT cell receptorMultiple tumor typesAlternative cancer therapyCommon toxicitiesICI colitisTreatment discontinuationAdverse eventsBiologic therapyImmune suppressionCell carcinomaColitisBlood samples
2021
The double-edged sword: Harnessing PD-1 blockade in tumor and autoimmunity
Kuchroo JR, Hafler DA, Sharpe AH, Lucca LE. The double-edged sword: Harnessing PD-1 blockade in tumor and autoimmunity. Science Immunology 2021, 6: eabf4034. PMID: 34739340, DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.abf4034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsPD-1 blockadeRegulatory T cell functionImmune checkpoint blockadeCheckpoint blockade immunotherapyT cell responsesT cell functionBlockade immunotherapyAdverse eventsAntitumor immunityCheckpoint blockadeCell responsesBlockadeCell functionAutoimmunityMechanistic featuresEdged swordImmunotherapyTumorsCancerImmunityA phase 1b study of nivolumab in patients with autoimmune disorders and advanced malignancies (AIM-NIVO).
Dumbrava E, Dougan M, Gupta S, Cappelli L, Katsumoto T, Rahma O, Painter J, Wang Y, Suarez-Almazor M, Reid P, Wesley S, Hafler D, Bingham C, Warner B, Chung L, Ott P, Kluger H, Khosroshahi A, Tawbi H, Sharon E. A phase 1b study of nivolumab in patients with autoimmune disorders and advanced malignancies (AIM-NIVO). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: tps2676-tps2676. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.tps2676.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmune checkpoint inhibitorsDisease-specific cohortsAutoimmune disordersAdverse eventsAdvanced malignanciesAnti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodiesPre-existing autoimmune disordersAnti-PD1 monoclonal antibodiesImpact of nivolumabPhase 1b studyKey secondary endpointPhase Ib studySerious adverse eventsDose-limiting toxicityInflammatory bowel diseasePD-L1 antibodiesSeverity IndexSystemic lupus erythematosusDysfunctional immune systemClinical Trials NetworkTissue-based biomarkersSpecific eligibility criteriaICI therapyPrimary endpointSecondary endpoints
2020
A phase Ib study of nivolumab in patients with autoimmune disorders and advanced malignancies (AIM-NIVO).
Ileana Dumbrava E, Suarez-Almazor M, Painter J, Johanns T, Dougan M, Cappelli L, Bingham C, Wang Y, Gupta S, Warner B, Rahma O, Naidoo J, Ott P, Hafler D, Kluger H, Khosroshahi A, Katsumoto T, Kummar S, Sharon E, Tawbi H. A phase Ib study of nivolumab in patients with autoimmune disorders and advanced malignancies (AIM-NIVO). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: tps3158-tps3158. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.tps3158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmune checkpoint inhibitorsAnti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodiesPhase Ib studyPD-L1 antibodiesAutoimmune disordersAdvanced malignanciesDisease-specific cohortsAdverse eventsIb studyPre-existing autoimmune disordersImpact of nivolumabRisk of flareKey secondary endpointSerious adverse eventsBest objective responseDose-limiting toxicityInflammatory bowel diseaseSeverity IndexSystemic lupus erythematosusAnti-PD1 antibodyClinical Trials NetworkTissue-based biomarkersSpecific eligibility criteriaICI therapyCheckpoint inhibitors
2010
A Randomized Controlled Double-Masked Trial of Albuterol Add-on Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Khoury SJ, Healy BC, Kivisäkk P, Viglietta V, Egorova S, Guttmann CR, Wedgwood JF, Hafler DA, Weiner HL, Buckle G, Cook S, Reddy S. A Randomized Controlled Double-Masked Trial of Albuterol Add-on Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. JAMA Neurology 2010, 67: 1055-1061. PMID: 20837847, PMCID: PMC2954052, DOI: 10.1001/archneurol.2010.222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjuvants, ImmunologicAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAdultAlbuterolDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleGlatiramer AcetateHumansInterferon-gammaInterleukin-13Logistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingOdds RatioPeptidesPilot ProjectsTreatment OutcomeConceptsMultiple Sclerosis Functional CompositeRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisGlatiramer acetateMultiple sclerosisClinical trialsAlbuterol groupTime pointsOral doseIL-13Subcutaneous injectionHelper T-cell subtypes 1Double-masked clinical trialGlatiramer acetate treatmentImmunologic end pointsMasked clinical trialEffects of albuterolIL-12 expressionIL-13 productionStudy time pointsΒ2-adrenergic agonistAlbuterol treatmentAcetate therapyAdverse eventsFirst relapseImmunologic effects
2008
CTLA4Ig treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis
Viglietta V, Bourcier K, Buckle GJ, Healy B, Weiner HL, Hafler DA, Egorova S, Guttmann CR, Rusche JR, Khoury SJ. CTLA4Ig treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis. Neurology 2008, 71: 917-924. PMID: 18794494, DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000325915.00112.61.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisCostimulatory pathwayPhase 1 dose-escalation studyT cell-mediated autoimmune diseaseCell-mediated autoimmune diseaseRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisT-cell costimulatory pathwaysCostimulatory molecule interactionsMonths of infusionDose-escalation studyInterferon-gamma productionT cell activationOriginal therapeutic approachAdverse eventsImmunologic assessmentImmunologic effectsCTLA4Ig treatmentChronic inflammationAutoimmune diseasesInflammatory processT cellsImmune responseTherapeutic approachesCTLA4IgExtension study