2021
Marginal improvement in survival among patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in the second‐line antiandrogen therapy era
Kim I, Jang T, Kim S, Lee D, Kim D, Singer E, Ghodoussipour S, Stein M, Aron M, Dall’Era M, Kim I. Marginal improvement in survival among patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in the second‐line antiandrogen therapy era. Cancer Medicine 2021, 10: 7909-7920. PMID: 34713977, PMCID: PMC8607264, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic prostate cancerMetastatic prostate cancer patientsProstate cancer patientsProstate cancerCancer patientsSecond-line antiandrogen therapyProstate cancer-specific survivalCancer-specific survivalNew treatment agentsTherapy eraVisceral metastasesAntiandrogen therapySEER databaseSurvival benefitSurvival outcomesPatientsCancerSurvivalTreatment agentsMenMetastasisTherapyMonths
2020
Plasma, Prostate and Urine Levels of Tocopherols and Metabolites in Men after Supplementation with a γ-Tocopherol-Rich Vitamin E Mixture
Goodin S, Kim I, Lee M, Shih W, Orlick M, Zheng X, Yang C. Plasma, Prostate and Urine Levels of Tocopherols and Metabolites in Men after Supplementation with a γ-Tocopherol-Rich Vitamin E Mixture. Nutrition And Cancer 2020, 73: 2740-2750. PMID: 33319628, PMCID: PMC8670097, DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1857412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin E mixtureProstate tissue levelsUrine samplesReported adverse eventsDay of surgeryProstate cancer patientsPhase 0 trialsDays of supplementationCancer preventive activityAdverse eventsBlood lossTreatment armsUrine levelsCancer patientsRadical prostatectomyAnimal modelsVitamin EProstate tissueTissue levelsPreventive activitiesProstate levelsSupplementationPatientsProstatectomySurgery
2019
Urinary Cell-Free DNA IQGAP3/BMP4 Ratio as a Prognostic Marker for Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Xu Y, Kim Y, Jeong P, Piao X, Byun Y, Seo S, Kang H, Kim W, Lee J, Ryu D, Choi J, Kim I, Moon S, Choi Y, Yun S, Kim W. Urinary Cell-Free DNA IQGAP3/BMP4 Ratio as a Prognostic Marker for Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2019, 17: e704-e711. PMID: 31088707, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2019.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBone Morphogenetic Protein 4Cell-Free Nucleic AcidsDisease ProgressionFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenes, Tumor SuppressorGTPase-Activating ProteinsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNuclear ProteinsPrognosisSurvival AnalysisUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsProgression-free survivalCox regression analysisRecurrence-free survivalDisease recurrenceBladder cancerNon-muscle invasive bladder cancerInvasive bladder cancer patientsWorse progression-free survivalMultivariate Cox regression analysisWorse recurrence-free survivalKaplan-Meier analysisKaplan-Meier curvesBladder cancer patientsRegression analysisUrinary cell-free DNAValuable novel biomarkersCell-free DNANMIBC patientsClinical outcomesCancer patientsDisease progressionPrognostic markerReal-time PCRNovel biomarkersIndependent factors
2018
Correlation of Prostate Cancer CHD1 Status with Response to Androgen Deprivation Therapy: a Pilot Study.
Tabakin A, Sadimin E, Tereshchenko I, Kareddula A, Stein M, Mayer T, Hirshfield K, Kim I, Tischfield J, DiPaola R, Singer E. Correlation of Prostate Cancer CHD1 Status with Response to Androgen Deprivation Therapy: a Pilot Study. Journal Of Genitourinary Disorders 2018, 2 PMID: 30714046, PMCID: PMC6358174.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMonths of ADTProstate cancerProstate-specific antigen (PSA) recurrenceSpecific antigen recurrenceAndrogen deprivation therapyAdditional larger studiesProstate cancer patientsLymph node tissueCHD1 deletionDeprivation therapySerum PSAAndrogen deprivationClinical outcomesCancer patientsImmunohistochemical stainsTissue microarrayNode tissueERG fusionLarger studyIndependent correlationTumor suppressor genePilot studyStrong associationPatientsProstatectomyPD29-07 PROGRESS, A WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS: EVIDENCE OF ONE-MONTH QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS
Diefenbach M, Hudson S, Marziliano A, Fleszar S, Tagai E, Bator A, Chen D, Cox B, Hall S, Kim I, Kim S, Kutikov A, Miyamoto C, Potters L, Reese A, Vira M, Torre G, DeCoster C, Bhat R, Hui S, Miller S. PD29-07 PROGRESS, A WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS: EVIDENCE OF ONE-MONTH QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS. Journal Of Urology 2018, 199: e570. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.1382.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open prostatectomy for men with low-risk prostate cancer
Parikh R, Patel A, Kim S, Kim I, Goyal S. Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open prostatectomy for men with low-risk prostate cancer. International Journal Of Surgery Oncology 2017, 2: e13. PMID: 29177226, PMCID: PMC5673152, DOI: 10.1097/ij9.0000000000000013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-risk prostate cancerLow-risk prostate cancer patientsNational Cancer DatabaseProstate cancer patientsProstate cancerCancer patientsCancer DatabaseMortality rateComparative effectivenessAcademic/research centersCharlson-Deyo comorbidity scoreHigh-volume hospitalsSurgical margin statusAbove inclusion criteriaRisk of deathCase-control studyComorbidity scoreMargin statusSurgery typeBlack patientsInsurance statusOpen prostatectomyOdds ratioInclusion criteriaClinicopathologic parametersIntracrine androgen biosynthesis in renal cell carcinoma
Lee G, Han C, Kwon Y, Patel R, Modi P, Kwon S, Faiena I, Patel N, Singer E, Ahn H, Kim W, Kim I. Intracrine androgen biosynthesis in renal cell carcinoma. British Journal Of Cancer 2017, 116: 937-943. PMID: 28253524, PMCID: PMC5379152, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2017.42.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbiraterone AcetateAndrogensAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisBenzamidesBlotting, WesternCarcinoma, Renal CellCell ProliferationDihydrotestosteroneFemaleHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesKidney NeoplasmsMaleMiceMice, NudeNitrilesOrchiectomyPhenylthiohydantoinPrognosisProstatic NeoplasmsProstatic Neoplasms, Castration-ResistantReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReceptors, AndrogenReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTestosteroneTumor Cells, CulturedXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsRenal cell carcinomaCastration-resistant prostate cancerRCC cell linesAnti-androgen therapyHuman RCC cell linesAndrogen biosynthesisAbiraterone acetateCell carcinomaAndrogen receptorTumor volumeCell linesAndrogen deprivation therapyHigher tumor stageProstate cancer patientsMouse xenograft studiesGenitourinary cancersTumor suppressionSignificant tumor suppressionRCC patientsTumor stageCancer patientsMale miceProstate cancerIntratumoral steroidogenesisXenograft studies
2015
Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Counts as Clinical Markers for Stratifying Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Kwon Y, Han C, Yu J, Kim S, Modi P, Davis R, Park J, Lee P, Ha Y, Kim W, Kim I. Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Counts as Clinical Markers for Stratifying Low-Risk Prostate Cancer. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2015, 14: e1-e8. PMID: 26341038, PMCID: PMC5767465, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2015.07.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-risk prostate cancerAbsolute lymphocyte countAbsolute neutrophil countLow-risk prostate cancer patientsProstate cancer patientsProstate cancerLymphocyte countANC groupLymphocyte ratioBiochemical recurrenceCancer patientsActive surveillanceHigher prostate-specific antigen levelMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerLow-risk PCa patientsProstate-specific antigen levelHigh absolute lymphocyte countCastration-resistant prostate cancerBiochemical recurrence-free survivalRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyAdverse pathologic outcomesAppropriate patient selectionKaplan-Meier methodRecurrence-free survivalRisk stratification tool
2014
Novel Combination Markers for Predicting Survival in Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: USP18 and DGCR2
Kim Y, Kim W, Jeong P, Ha Y, Kang H, Yun S, Moon S, Choi Y, Kim I, Kim W. Novel Combination Markers for Predicting Survival in Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: USP18 and DGCR2. Journal Of Korean Medical Science 2014, 29: 351-356. PMID: 24616583, PMCID: PMC3945129, DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.3.351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersCarrier ProteinsEndopeptidasesFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMuscle NeoplasmsNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPlatelet Glycoprotein GPIb-IX ComplexPredictive Value of TestsRegression AnalysisRisk FactorsROC CurveUbiquitin ThiolesteraseUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsCancer-specific survivalCancer-specific deathBladder cancer patientsHigh expression groupExpression of USP18MIBC patientsCancer patientsExpression groupMuscle-invasive bladder cancer patientsCancer-specific survival ratesInvasive bladder cancer patientsMuscle-invasive bladder cancerLonger cancer-specific survivalMultivariate Cox regression analysisCox regression analysisInvasive bladder cancerSignificant risk factorsReliable prognostic markersMRNA expression levelsSurvival-related genesOverall survivalValidation cohortOriginal cohortLonger survivalPredicting Survival
2012
Cell-free microRNAs in urine as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of bladder cancer
YUN S, JEONG P, KIM W, KIM T, LEE Y, SONG P, CHOI Y, KIM I, MOON S, KIM W. Cell-free microRNAs in urine as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of bladder cancer. International Journal Of Oncology 2012, 41: 1871-1878. PMID: 22961325, DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2012.1622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder cancerCell-free miRNAsMiR-200aMiR-145Transitional cell carcinomaBladder cancer patientsNon-cancer controlsHealthy normal controlsMiR-145 levelsMiR-200a levelsCell-free microRNAsNMIBC recurrenceIndependent predictorsClinicopathological featuresCell carcinomaCancer patientsPrognostic biomarkerUrinary bladderHigh riskNoninvasive biomarkersNormal controlsAccurate biomarkersMultivariate analysisPatientsCancer
2011
RUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Yan C, Kim Y, Ha Y, Kim I, Kim Y, Yun S, Moon S, Bae S, Kim W. RUNX3 methylation as a predictor for disease progression in patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2011, 105: 425-430. PMID: 22311819, DOI: 10.1002/jso.22087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma in SituCarcinoma, Transitional CellChildCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDisease ProgressionDNA MethylationDNA, NeoplasmFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLymphatic MetastasisMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPrognosisPromoter Regions, GeneticSurvival RateUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsDisease progressionRUNX3 methylation statusRUNX3 methylationTumor stageBladder cancerTumor gradeNMIBC progressionInvasive bladder cancer patientsWorse progression-free survivalProgression-free survivalInvasive bladder cancerPoor clinical outcomeKaplan-Meier estimatesBladder cancer patientsMethylation statusNumber of tumorsHypermethylation of RUNX3Methylation-specific polymerase chain reactionNMIBC samplesAdvanced diseaseClinical outcomesClinicopathological characteristicsIndependent predictorsCancer patientsG3 tumorsPathologic implications of prostatic anterior fat pad
Jeong J, Choi E, Kang D, Ercolani M, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Pathologic implications of prostatic anterior fat pad. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2011, 31: 63-67. PMID: 21396837, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2010.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstatic anterior fat padRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyMetastatic prostate cancerLymph nodesProstate cancerAnterior fat padPSA levelsRadical prostatectomyLymphoid tissuePathologic analysisFat padPathologic implicationsSignificant pathologic differencesHigh-risk featuresPelvic lymph nodesRetrospective chart reviewLymph node statusProstate cancer patientsChart reviewConsecutive patientsPathologic stagingRoutine excisionNode statusBiochemical recurrenceCancer patients
2010
Tissue hOGG1 Genotype Predicts Bladder Cancer Prognosis: A Novel Approach Using a Peptide Nucleic Acid Clamping Method
Ha Y, Yan C, Kim I, Yun S, Moon S, Kim W. Tissue hOGG1 Genotype Predicts Bladder Cancer Prognosis: A Novel Approach Using a Peptide Nucleic Acid Clamping Method. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2010, 18: 1775-1781. PMID: 21184188, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-010-1500-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMuscle-invasive bladder cancerBladder cancerPolymerase chain reactionNonmuscle invasive bladder cancer patientsHOGG1 codon 326 genotypesProgression-free survival benefitInvasive bladder cancer patientsTumor tissueTissue genotypeHOGG1 codon 326Primary BC patientsCox regression analysisInvasive bladder cancerBladder cancer prognosisPrimary bladder cancerAggressive clinicopathological featuresBladder cancer patientsReal-time polymerase chain reactionSurvival benefitBC prognosisClinicopathological characteristicsClinicopathological featuresBC patientsPrognostic indicatorCancer patients
2004
Loss of expression of bone morphogenetic protein receptor type II in human prostate cancer cells
Kim I, Lee D, Lee D, Ahn H, Kim M, Kim S, Morton R. Loss of expression of bone morphogenetic protein receptor type II in human prostate cancer cells. Oncogene 2004, 23: 7651-7659. PMID: 15354178, DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1207924.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone morphogenetic proteinProstate cancer cellsHuman prostate cancer cellsLoss of expressionProstate cancer patientsBMP-RIICancer patientsGleason scoreBMP receptor type IABone morphogenetic protein receptor type IICancer cellsSignificant associationHuman prostate cancer cell linesBiochemical recurrence-free rateExpression of BMPRsRecurrence-free rateProstate cancer cell linesCell linesTumor growth rateReceptor type IIParental cell lineCancer cell linesMorphogenetic proteinsClinical stagePrognostic value
1998
Loss of expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptors is associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients.
Kim I, Ahn H, Lang S, Oefelein M, Oyasu R, Kozlowski J, Lee C. Loss of expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptors is associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients. Clinical Cancer Research 1998, 4: 1625-30. PMID: 9676836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman prostate cancer tissuesClinical tumor stageProstate cancer patientsProstate cancer tissuesGleason scoreLoss of expressionTGF-betaRIRecurrence rateTumor stageCancer patientsRadical prostatectomyCancer tissuesSurvival rateSignificant associationPotential prognostic valuePotential prognostic markerReceptor type IGrowth factor betaGrowth factor beta receptorTGF-beta receptorsInitial diagnosisPoor prognosisPrognostic valueDisease progressionPrognostic marker