2019
Red blood cell alloimmunization is associated with lower expression of FcγR1 on monocyte subsets in patients with sickle cell disease
Balbuena‐Merle R, Curtis SA, Devine L, Gibb DR, Karafin MS, Luckey CJ, Tormey CA, Siddon AJ, Roberts JD, Hendrickson JE. Red blood cell alloimmunization is associated with lower expression of FcγR1 on monocyte subsets in patients with sickle cell disease. Transfusion 2019, 59: 3219-3227. PMID: 31355970, PMCID: PMC7075520, DOI: 10.1111/trf.15463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell diseaseMonocyte subsetsTotal monocytesCell diseaseComplications of SCDRed blood cell alloimmunizationRed blood cell alloantibodiesElectronic medical recordsTransfusion exposureSerum cytokinesIntermediate monocytesRBC alloantibodiesInflammatory milieuCD64 expressionClassical monocytesPeripheral bloodInflammatory functionsMedical recordsAntibody formationClinical significancePatientsMonocytesFlow cytometryLow expressionResponders
2018
A Phase II Trial of Bortezomib and Vorinostat in Mantle Cell Lymphoma and Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Yazbeck V, Shafer D, Perkins EB, Coppola D, Sokol L, Richards KL, Shea T, Ruan J, Parekh S, Strair R, Flowers C, Morgan D, Kmieciak M, Bose P, Kimball A, Badros AZ, Baz R, Lin HY, Zhao X, Reich RR, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Sankala H, Roberts JD, Sullivan D, Grant S, Holkova B. A Phase II Trial of Bortezomib and Vorinostat in Mantle Cell Lymphoma and Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2018, 18: 569-575.e1. PMID: 30122201, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2018.05.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBortezomibDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseLymphoma, Mantle-CellMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisProspective StudiesSalvage TherapySurvival RateVorinostatConceptsLarge B-cell lymphomaPhase II trialStable diseaseProgressive diseaseB-cell lymphomaPartial responseII trialCohort BCohort ADay 1Median progression-free survivalNonrandomized phase II trialDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaProgression-free survivalHistone deacetylase inhibitor vorinostatOverall response rateCombination of bortezomibMantle cell lymphomaNF-κB activationProteasome inhibitor bortezomibCell lymphoma cellsPresent multicenterRefractory MCLClinical responseCohort C
2017
Effect of Longer-Interval vs Standard Dosing of Zoledronic Acid on Skeletal Events in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Himelstein AL, Foster JC, Khatcheressian JL, Roberts JD, Seisler DK, Novotny PJ, Qin R, Go RS, Grubbs SS, O’Connor T, Velasco MR, Weckstein D, O’Mara A, Loprinzi CL, Shapiro CL. Effect of Longer-Interval vs Standard Dosing of Zoledronic Acid on Skeletal Events in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2017, 317: 48-58. PMID: 28030702, PMCID: PMC5321662, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.19425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone and BonesBone Density Conservation AgentsBone NeoplasmsBreast NeoplasmsDiphosphonatesDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansImidazolesMaleMiddle AgedMultiple MyelomaPain MeasurementProstatic NeoplasmsSample SizeSpinal Cord CompressionSpinal FracturesZoledronic AcidConceptsSkeletal morbidity rateProportion of patientsDosing groupZoledronic acidBone metastasesMultiple myelomaProstate cancerBreast cancerSkeletal eventsKidney dysfunctionBone turnoverMorbidity rateClinical trialsEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusOpen-label clinical trialEnd pointIncidence of osteonecrosisYear of randomizationPerformance status scorePrimary end pointSecondary end pointsBrief Pain InventoryMetastatic breast cancerMetastatic prostate cancerAcceptable treatment option
2016
A phase I study of indoximod in patients with advanced malignancies
Soliman HH, Minton SE, Han HS, Ismail-Khan R, Neuger A, Khambati F, Noyes D, Lush R, Chiappori AA, Roberts JD, Link C, Vahanian NN, Mautino M, Streicher H, Sullivan DM, Antonia SJ. A phase I study of indoximod in patients with advanced malignancies. Oncotarget 2016, 7: 22928-22938. PMID: 27008709, PMCID: PMC5008412, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStable diseaseDose levelsC-reactive protein levelsReactive protein levelsAdvanced solid tumorsTumor-mediated immunosuppressionPhase I trialUntreated brain metastasesMetastatic solid malignanciesMultiple dose levelsAntigen autoantibodiesBrain metastasesCheckpoint inhibitorsImmune correlatesPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsAdvanced malignanciesCRP levelsI trialOral inhibitorAutoimmune diseasesMarrow functionSolid malignanciesInclusion criteriaExclusion criteriaA Phase II Trial of AZD6244 (Selumetinib, ARRY-142886), an Oral MEK1/2 Inhibitor, in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Holkova B, Zingone A, Kmieciak M, Bose P, Badros AZ, Voorhees PM, Baz R, Korde N, Lin HY, Chen JQ, Herrmann M, Xi L, Raffeld M, Zhao X, Wan W, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Weir-Wiggins C, Sankala H, Hogan KT, Doyle A, Annunziata CM, Wellons M, Roberts JD, Sullivan D, Landgren O, Grant S. A Phase II Trial of AZD6244 (Selumetinib, ARRY-142886), an Oral MEK1/2 Inhibitor, in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Clinical Cancer Research 2016, 22: 1067-1075. PMID: 26446942, PMCID: PMC4775365, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-15-1076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefractory multiple myelomaPartial responseMultiple myelomaRelapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaMedian progression-free survival timeResponse rateProgression-free survival timeTwo-stage Simon designCommon grade 3Good partial responsePhase II studyPhase II trialMEK1/2 inhibitorSignificant preclinical activityMultiple myeloma cellsPrior therapyStable diseaseII trialClinical responseII studyProgressive diseaseMedian ageMean durationPreclinical activityDisease progression
2015
Phase II trial of dasatinib for recurrent or metastatic c-KIT expressing adenoid cystic carcinoma and for nonadenoid cystic malignant salivary tumors
Wong SJ, Karrison T, Hayes DN, Kies MS, Cullen KJ, Tanvetyanon T, Argiris A, Takebe N, Lim D, Saba NF, Worden FP, Gilbert J, Lenz HJ, Razak AR, Roberts JD, Vokes EE, Cohen EE. Phase II trial of dasatinib for recurrent or metastatic c-KIT expressing adenoid cystic carcinoma and for nonadenoid cystic malignant salivary tumors. Annals Of Oncology 2015, 27: 318-323. PMID: 26598548, PMCID: PMC4722891, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant salivary gland tumorsAdverse eventsStable diseaseObjective responseACC patientsCystic carcinomaECOG performance status 0Grade 3 adverse eventsMedian age 56 yearsGrade 4 adverse eventsMedian progression-free survivalFrequent adverse eventsMedian overall survivalNon-ACC patientsPerformance status 0Noncardiac chest painPhase II studyPhase II trialProgression-free survivalAge 56 yearsMalignant salivary tumorsAdenoid cystic carcinomaSalivary gland tumorsCycle 2Prior chemotherapy
2010
A phase I pharmacokinetic study of pulse-dose vorinostat with flavopiridol in solid tumors
Dickson MA, Rathkopf DE, Carvajal RD, Grant S, Roberts JD, Reid JM, Ames MM, McGovern RM, Lefkowitz RA, Gonen M, Cane LM, Dials HJ, Schwartz GK. A phase I pharmacokinetic study of pulse-dose vorinostat with flavopiridol in solid tumors. Investigational New Drugs 2010, 29: 1004-1012. PMID: 20461440, PMCID: PMC3545439, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-010-9447-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum levelsPhase I pharmacokinetic studyIntermittent high doseResults 34 patientsD1-3I pharmacokinetic studyCyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor flavopiridolKinase inhibitor flavopiridolStable diseaseOral doseOral dosingHigh doseCombination treatmentPatientsSolid tumorsCmaxOne weekDosePharmacokinetic studyVorinostatMTDFlavopiridolNeutropeniaChemotherapyLevels
2009
Phase I study of bryostatin 1, a protein kinase C modulator, preceding cisplatin in patients with refractory non-hematologic tumors
Pavlick AC, Wu J, Roberts J, Rosenthal MA, Hamilton A, Wadler S, Farrell K, Carr M, Fry D, Murgo AJ, Oratz R, Hochster H, Liebes L, Muggia F. Phase I study of bryostatin 1, a protein kinase C modulator, preceding cisplatin in patients with refractory non-hematologic tumors. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2009, 64: 803. PMID: 19221754, PMCID: PMC3901370, DOI: 10.1007/s00280-009-0931-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsPhase INon-hematologic tumorsPhase II dosesPhase II doseDose-limiting toxicityResultsFifty-three patientsBlood mononuclear cellsNon-hematologic malignanciesBryostatin 1Cytotoxicity of cisplatinCisplatin 50PurposePreclinical dataObjective responseContinuous infusionMononuclear cellsTolerable dosesProtein kinase C modulatorsCisplatin effectComputerized tomographyPatientsConsistent inhibitionCisplatin cytotoxicityCisplatinMinimal toxicity
2006
Phase I Study of Bryostatin 1 and Fludarabine in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Indolent (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma
Roberts JD, Smith MR, Feldman EJ, Cragg L, Millenson MM, Roboz GJ, Honeycutt C, Thune R, Padavic-Shaller K, Carter WH, Ramakrishnan V, Murgo AJ, Grant S. Phase I Study of Bryostatin 1 and Fludarabine in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Indolent (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2006, 12: 5809-5816. PMID: 17020988, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-2730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBryostatinsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLeukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-CellLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMacrolidesMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedPrognosisSurvival RateVidarabineConceptsChronic lymphocytic leukemiaIndolent lymphomaLymphocytic leukemiaBryostatin 1Dose-limiting toxic eventsTreatment of CLLMonoclonal antibodiesPhase II dosePhase II dosesPhase II studyCD20 monoclonal antibodyII studyPersistent diseaseSuccessive patientsSingle doseContinuous infusionI studiesHematologic malignanciesPreclinical studiesTherapeutic effectFludarabinePatientsPrior treatmentLymphomaPhase IPhase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma
Roberts JD, Niedzwiecki D, Carson WE, Chapman PB, Gajewski TF, Ernstoff MS, Hodi FS, Shea C, Leong SP, Johnson J, Zhang D, Houghton A, Haluska FG. Phase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2006, 29: 95-101. PMID: 16365605, DOI: 10.1097/01.cji.0000195295.74104.ad.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCancer VaccinesDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansInterleukin-2Leukocytes, MononuclearMaleMelanomaMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPeptide FragmentsPeptidesSkin NeoplasmsConceptsLow-dose IL-2G209-2MG209-2M peptideHigh-dose IL-2Phase 2 studyAdvanced melanomaInterleukin-2T cellsHigh-dose interleukin-2Low-dose interleukin-2Melanoma tumor-infiltrating lymphocytesGrade 4 toxicityMelanoma peptide vaccineSubcutaneous IL-2Grade 2 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesEnzyme-linked immunospotHuman leukocyte antigenDifferent toxicity profilesM peptideSignificant biologic effectsTetramer analysisToxic deathsMost patients
2000
Phase I study of AG2034, a targeted GARFT inhibitor, administered once every 3 weeks
Roberts J, Shibata S, Spicer D, McLeod H, Tombes M, Kyle B, Carroll M, Sheedy B, Collier M, Pithavala Y, Paradiso L, Clendeninn N. Phase I study of AG2034, a targeted GARFT inhibitor, administered once every 3 weeks. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2000, 45: 423-427. PMID: 10803927, DOI: 10.1007/s002800051012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPhase II doseCumulative toxicityAdvanced malignanciesIntravenous bolusAUC0-24Pharmacodynamic factorsFolate supplementationPlasma concentrationsIntermediate dosePharmacokinetic analysisDose levelsELISA assaysDosePhase IAG2034Progressive increaseGARFT inhibitorToxicityWeeksInhibitorsMucositisThrombocytopeniaDiarrheaHyperbilirubinemia
1991
Effect of obesity on plasma insulin-like growth factor-I in cancer patients.
Colletti RB, Copeland KC, Devlin JT, Roberts JD, McAuliffe TL. Effect of obesity on plasma insulin-like growth factor-I in cancer patients. International Journal Of Obesity 1991, 15: 523-7. PMID: 1938095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidarm muscle areaTriceps skinfold thicknessIndices of adiposityCancer patientsPlasma IGFNutritional statusPlasma insulin-like growth factor IScreening testPlasma insulin-like growth factorPlasma IGF-I concentrationsInsulin-like growth factor IInsulin-like growth factorUtility of IGFPercent of patientsEffect of obesityBody mass indexIGF-I concentrationsUseful screening testGrowth factor IGender-specific fashionLog IGFMass indexAnthropometric measurementsSkinfold thicknessBody weight