2024
Pre-clinical efficacy of RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition for low-grade serous ovarian cancer
McNamara B, Greenman M, Demirkiran C, Mutlu L, Hartwich T, Bellone S, Manavella D, Zipponi M, Yang-Hartwich Y, Yang K, Ratner E, Schwartz P, Santin A. Pre-clinical efficacy of RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition for low-grade serous ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 190: s36. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.07.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreclinical activity of datopotamab deruxtecan, a novel TROP2 directed antibody-drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2) in ovarian carcinoma
McNamara B, Greenman M, Bellone S, Santin L, Demirkiran C, Mutlu L, Hartwich T, Yang-Hartwich Y, Ratner E, Schwartz P, Santin A. Preclinical activity of datopotamab deruxtecan, a novel TROP2 directed antibody-drug conjugate targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2) in ovarian carcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 189: 16-23. PMID: 38981151, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTargets trophoblast cell-surface antigen-2Epithelial ovarian cancerAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityPreclinical activityAntibody drug conjugatesOvarian cancerCell linesTumor cellsTrophoblast cell surface antigen 2Cell line-derived xenograft modelFlow cytometryCompared to tumor cellsEpithelial ovarian cancer cell linesOvarian cancer cell linesTumor cells in vitroOvarian cancer patientsPeripheral-blood lymphocytesEOC cell linesTumor growth suppressionAnnexin V-positiveGynecologic cancer mortalityIn vivo antitumor activityCells in vitroPrimary cell linesUnmet medical needTrastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate, demonstrates in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity against primary and metastatic ovarian tumors overexpressing HER2
Mutlu L, McNamara B, Bellone S, Manavella D, Demirkiran C, Greenman M, Verzosa M, Buza N, Hui P, Hartwich T, Harold J, Yang-Hartwich Y, Zipponi M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate, demonstrates in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity against primary and metastatic ovarian tumors overexpressing HER2. Clinical & Experimental Metastasis 2024, 41: 765-775. PMID: 38909139, DOI: 10.1007/s10585-024-10297-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-grade serous ovarian cancerClear cell carcinomaHER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateAntibody-drug conjugatesT-DXdReceptor over-expressionTrastuzumab deruxtecanXenograft modelCell linesOvarian clear cell carcinomaOvarian cancer cell linesTumors overexpressing HER2Biologically aggressive tumorsFluorescence in situ hybridization assaySerous ovarian cancerEffective antibody-drug conjugatesIn vivo antitumor activityMouse xenograft modelMetastatic cell linesDS-8201aCancer cell linesAggressive tumorsHER2 expressionCell carcinomaOvarian cancerRandomized phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer (NCT03093155): Updated survival and subgroup analyses
Roque D, Siegel E, Buza N, Bellone S, Huang G, Altwerger G, Andikyan V, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Rao G, Ratner E, Santin A. Randomized phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer (NCT03093155): Updated survival and subgroup analyses. BJC Reports 2024, 2: 43. DOI: 10.1038/s44276-024-00067-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-treated ovarian cancerOverall survivalBev armsDose reductionOvarian cancerTaxane responseRandomized phase 2 trialRandomized phase II trialPaclitaxel-resistant diseaseResultsThirty-seven patientsTreated with paclitaxelPhase 2 trialBiweekly bevacizumabDays 1,8,15Taxane-sensitiveUpdate survivalProgression-freePeritoneal cancerDose modificationTaxane sensitivityPlatinum resistanceSubset analysisSubgroup analysisResponse ratePatientsPreclinical efficacy of RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition in low grade serous ovarian cancer
McNamara B, Demirkiran C, Hartwich T, Bellone S, Manavella D, Mutlu L, Greenman M, Zipponi M, Yang-Hartwich Y, Yang K, Ratner E, Schwartz P, Coma S, Pachter J, Santin A. Preclinical efficacy of RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition in low grade serous ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 183: 133-140. PMID: 38493021, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow grade serous ovarian carcinomaWhole-exome-sequencingGain-of-function mutationsVS-4718Preclinical efficacyLow grade serous ovarian cancerSerous ovarian cancerControl-treated miceTumor growth inhibitionWild-type KRASLoss of heterozygosityDecreased p-ERKRAF/MEK inhibitionMedian survivalOvarian cancerRecurrence rateTherapeutic optionsOral gavageTumor growthTumor samplesIn vivo activityMAPK pathway genesRAF/MEK inhibitorsP-ERKEx vivo
2022
Effect of exercise on body composition among women with ovarian cancer
Cao A, Cartmel B, Li FY, Gottlieb LT, Harrigan M, Ligibel JA, Gogoi R, Schwartz PE, Irwin ML, Ferrucci LM. Effect of exercise on body composition among women with ovarian cancer. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2022, 17: 1386-1396. PMID: 35377104, PMCID: PMC9530065, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01207-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryOvarian cancer survivorsAerobic exercise interventionEffects of exerciseCancer survivorsOvarian cancerExercise interventionBody compositionSix-month aerobic exercise interventionBone mineral densityBetween-group differencesBody fat percentageLean body massX-ray absorptiometrySecondary outcomesStudy armsAerobic exerciseLifestyle StudyMineral densityHigh riskCancerSurvivorsFat percentageWomenResultsOn averageRandomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer
Roque DM, Siegel ER, Buza N, Bellone S, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Andikyan V, Clark M, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rao GG, Reader JC, Hui P, Tymon-Rosario JR, Harold J, Mauricio D, Zeybek B, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Santin AD. Randomised phase II trial of weekly ixabepilone ± biweekly bevacizumab for platinum-resistant or refractory ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer. British Journal Of Cancer 2022, 126: 1695-1703. PMID: 35149854, PMCID: PMC8853032, DOI: 10.1038/s41416-022-01717-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary peritoneal cancerPeritoneal cancerPredictive biomarkersDay 1Taxane-resistant ovarian cancerPhase II trialM2 days 1Bevacizumab 10Evaluable patientsPrior bevacizumabWeekly ixabepiloneII trialPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsRefractory statusTUBB3 expressionPrior receiptSubgroup analysisClinical trialsOvarian cancerIxabepilonePFSCancerBevacizumabPatients
2021
Randomized trial of exercise on depressive symptomatology and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in ovarian cancer survivors: The Women's Activity and Lifestyle Study in Connecticut (WALC)
Cartmel B, Hughes M, Ercolano EA, Gottlieb L, Li F, Zhou Y, Harrigan M, Ligibel JA, von Gruenigen VE, Gogoi R, Schwartz PE, Risch HA, Lu L, Irwin ML. Randomized trial of exercise on depressive symptomatology and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in ovarian cancer survivors: The Women's Activity and Lifestyle Study in Connecticut (WALC). Gynecologic Oncology 2021, 161: 587-594. PMID: 33773809, PMCID: PMC8085084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer survivorsCES-D scoresCancer survivorsOvarian cancerDepressive symptomatologyAC armStage III/IV ovarian cancerBaseline CES-D scoreTrial of exerciseEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleOvarian cancer patientsEffects of exerciseSix-month changesPrevalent mental disordersLower depressive symptomsExercise armSerum BrainNeurotrophin factorRandomized trialsNeurotrophic factorCancer patientsLifestyle StudyDepression ScalePhysical activityDepressive symptoms
2020
Preclinical Activity of Sacituzumab Govitecan, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Trophoblast Cell-Surface Antigen 2 (Trop-2) Linked to the Active Metabolite of Irinotecan (SN-38), in Ovarian Cancer
Perrone E, Lopez S, Zeybek B, Bellone S, Bonazzoli E, Pelligra S, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Manara P, Bianchi A, Buza N, Tymon-Rosario J, Altwerger G, Han C, Menderes G, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Hui P, Schwartz PE, Scambia G, Santin AD. Preclinical Activity of Sacituzumab Govitecan, an Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Trophoblast Cell-Surface Antigen 2 (Trop-2) Linked to the Active Metabolite of Irinotecan (SN-38), in Ovarian Cancer. Frontiers In Oncology 2020, 10: 118. PMID: 32117765, PMCID: PMC7028697, DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrop-2 expressionEOC cell linesSacituzumab govitecanEpithelial ovarian cancerPrimary tumor cell linesPreclinical activityTrop-2EOC xenograftsOvarian cancerTrophoblast cell surface antigen 2Cell linesActive metaboliteTumor cell linesImpressive anti-tumor activityCell surface antigen 2Lethal gynecologic malignancyHigh ADCC activityAnti-tumor activityParaffin-embedded tumorsSignificant bystander killingGynecologic malignanciesADCC activityEOC tissuesOvarian tumorsClinical trials
2008
Regulation of IKKβ by miR-199a affects NF-κB activity in ovarian cancer cells
Chen R, Alvero AB, Silasi DA, Kelly MG, Fest S, Visintin I, Leiser A, Schwartz PE, Rutherford T, Mor G. Regulation of IKKβ by miR-199a affects NF-κB activity in ovarian cancer cells. Oncogene 2008, 27: 4712-4723. PMID: 18408758, PMCID: PMC3041589, DOI: 10.1038/onc.2008.112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer cellsEOC cellsTumor samplesNuclear factor-κB activationCancer cellsOvarian cancer ascitesChemoresistant ovarian cancerNF-κB pathwayNF-κB activityPatient tumor samplesIKKβ pathwayTLR-MyD88Chronic inflammationEffective therapyCancer ascitesOvarian cancerInflammatory microenvironmentIKKβ expressionSolid tumorsTumor progressionCancer progressionIκB kinaseAbnormal formsMicroRNA hsaTissue repair
2003
Diagnosis and treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Schwartz PE. Diagnosis and treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer. Minerva Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 55: 315-26. PMID: 14581856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpithelial ovarian cancerOvarian cancerAvailable chemotherapy treatmentAdvanced stage diseaseDiagnostic imaging techniquesCytoreductive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyStage diseaseMedical managementCurable diseaseChemotherapy treatmentTumor markersSurgeryCancerDiseaseCurrent roleTreatmentDiagnosisImaging techniquesEarly stagesChemotherapy