2024
Preclinical evaluation of avutometinib and defactinib in high‐grade endometrioid endometrial cancer
Hartwich T, Mansolf M, Demirkiran C, Greenman M, Bellone S, McNamara B, Nandi S, Alexandrov L, Yang‐Hartwich Y, Coma S, Pachter J, Santin A. Preclinical evaluation of avutometinib and defactinib in high‐grade endometrioid endometrial cancer. Cancer Medicine 2024, 13: e70210. PMID: 39240189, PMCID: PMC11378359, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBenzamidesCarcinoma, EndometrioidCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationEndometrial NeoplasmsExome SequencingFemaleFocal Adhesion Kinase 1HumansImidazolesMiceNeoplasm GradingOxazepinesProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrazinesSulfonamidesXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsFocal adhesion kinaseWhole-exome sequencingEndometrial cancer cell linesVS-4718Cell linesRas/MAPK pathwayPhosphorylated focal adhesion kinaseWestern blot assayWhole-exome sequencing resultsRAF/MEK inhibitionEAC cell linesBlot assayP-FAKGenetic landscapeCell cycleEndometrial cancerGenetic derangementsDefactinibP-MEKGrowth inhibitionRAF/MEKRas/MAPKCell viabilityP-ERKHigh-grade endometrial cancerPreclinical 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 cancerPreclinical in vitro and in vivo activity of the RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition in uterine carcinosarcomas
Demirkiran C, Greenman M, Bellone S, McNamara B, Hartwich T, Manavella D, Mutlu L, Zipponi M, Yang-Hartwich Y, Yang K, Ratner E, Schwartz P, Coma S, Pachter J, Santin A. Preclinical in vitro and in vivo activity of the RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition in uterine carcinosarcomas. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 187: 12-20. PMID: 38703673, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFocal adhesion kinaseUC cell linesWhole-exome-sequencingFAK inhibitorCell linesFocal adhesion kinase inhibitionPhosphorylated (p)‑FAKWestern blot assayRAF/MEK inhibitionUterine carcinosarcomaRAS/MAPK pathway genesPreclinical in vitroBlot assayVS-4718Cell cycle assayGenetic landscapePathway genesMAP2KGenetic alterationsDecreased p-ERKCycle assaySuperior tumor growth inhibitionBiologically aggressive tumorsGrowth inhibitionIn vitro activity
2023
In Vivo and In Vitro Efficacy of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Uterine Serous Carcinoma.
Mutlu L, Manavella D, Bellone S, McNamara B, Harold J, Mauricio D, Siegel E, Buza N, Hui P, Hartwich T, Yang-Hartwich Y, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Dottino P, Schwartz P, Santin A. In Vivo and In Vitro Efficacy of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Uterine Serous Carcinoma. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2023, 22: 1404-1412. PMID: 37676984, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-23-0126.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine serous carcinomaAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityT-DXdUSC patientsUSC cell linesTrastuzumab deruxtecanSerous carcinomaHER2 expressionClinical trialsRecurrent uterine serous carcinomaTopoisomerase I inhibitor payloadSignificant antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityCell linesMultiple tumor indicationsPrimary USC cell linesLow HER2 expressionFuture clinical trialsHigh recurrence ratePeripheral blood lymphocytesERBB2 gene amplificationGrowth suppressionHER2-overexpressing cell linesTumor growth suppressionOverall survivalStandard chemotherapyThe Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib and pan-ErbB inhibitor neratinib are highly synergistic in HER2 overexpressing epithelial ovarian carcinoma in vitro and in vivo
Han C, McNamara B, Bellone S, Harold J, Manara P, Hartwich T, Mutlu L, Yang-Hartwich Y, Zipponi M, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Dottino P, Schwartz P, Santin A. The Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib and pan-ErbB inhibitor neratinib are highly synergistic in HER2 overexpressing epithelial ovarian carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2023, 170: 172-178. PMID: 36706643, PMCID: PMC10023457, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.01.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombination of olaparibOvarian cancerHER2 expressionSingle agentCell linesGynecologic cancer mortalityHER2-negative tumorsOvarian cancer cell linesOvarian cancer patientsEpithelial ovarian carcinomaNovel therapeutic optionsOC cell linesUnmet medical needPoly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitorsPan-ErbB inhibitorSingle-agent olaparibPolymerase inhibitor olaparibPoly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor olaparibPrimary HER2Cancer cell linesNegative tumorsTherapeutic optionsCancer mortalityCancer patientsNeu expressionTrastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a), a HER2-targeting antibody–drug conjugate with topoisomerase I inhibitor payload, shows antitumor activity in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcoma with HER2/neu expression
Mauricio D, Bellone S, Mutlu L, McNamara B, Manavella D, Demirkiran C, 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 with topoisomerase I inhibitor payload, shows antitumor activity in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcoma with HER2/neu expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2023, 170: 38-45. PMID: 36610380, PMCID: PMC10445234, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2/neu expressionDS-8201aAntibody-drug conjugatesNeu expressionCS cell linesTrastuzumab deruxtecanOvarian carcinosarcomaTopoisomerase I inhibitor payloadCell linesAggressive gynecologic malignancyLimited therapeutic optionsEffective antibody-drug conjugatesCarcinosarcoma cell lineGynecologic malignanciesTherapeutic optionsIsotype controlSarcomatous elementsXenograft modelBystander killingFlow cytometryTumor cellsCarcinosarcomaAntitumor activityVivo studiesVivo activity
2022
Ovarian and uterine carcinosarcomas are sensitive in vitro and in vivo to elimusertib, a novel ataxia-telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase inhibitor
Manavella D, McNamara B, Harold J, Bellone S, Hartwich T, Yang-Hartwich Y, Mutlu L, Zipponi M, Demirkiran C, Verzosa M, Altwerger G, Ratner E, Huang G, Clark M, Andikyan V, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Dottino P, Choi J, Alexandrov L, Buza N, Hui P, Santin A. Ovarian and uterine carcinosarcomas are sensitive in vitro and in vivo to elimusertib, a novel ataxia-telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase inhibitor. Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 169: 98-105. PMID: 36525930, PMCID: PMC9925406, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomologous recombination deficiencyCS cell linesCell linesWestern blotKinase inhibitorsOverall animal survivalProtein expressionDose-dependent increaseDose-dependent inhibitionCarcinosarcoma cell lineTumor growth inhibitionCaspase-3 expressionEndometrioid histologyAggressive malignancyUterine carcinosarcomaCS patientsPreclinical activityClinical trialsEpithelial componentAnimal survivalXenograftsApoptosis markersRecombination deficiencyP-ATRP-Chk1
2019
93 Sacituzumab govitecan in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas
Lopez S, Perrone E, Zeybek B, Bellone S, Manzano A, Zammataro L, Han C, Altwerger G, Angioli R, Santin A. 93 Sacituzumab govitecan in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2019, 29: a48. DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-igcs.93.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCS cell linesAntibody-drug conjugatesSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionTrop-2Negative tumorsCell linesControl antibody drug conjugatesNovel antibody-drug conjugateAggressive gynecologic malignancyGreater antitumor effectPrimary tumor cell linesRemarkable antitumor activityAggressive carcinosarcomasGynecologic malignanciesOvarian carcinosarcomaPrimary tumorClinical trialsEpithelial tumorsSarcomatous elementsAntitumor effectsAntigen 2CarcinosarcomaActive metaboliteSN-3851 In vitro and in vivo activity of sacituzumab govitecan, in ovarian cancer
Perrone E, Lopez S, Zeibek B, Bellone S, Zammataro L, Manzano A, Bonazzoli E, Manara P, Scambia G, Santin A. 51 In vitro and in vivo activity of sacituzumab govitecan, in ovarian cancer. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2019, 29: a29. DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-igcs.51.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpithelial ovarian cancerTrop-2 expressionSacituzumab govitecanPrimary tumor cell linesEOC cell linesTrop-2EOC xenograftsOvarian cancerCell linesTumor cell linesAggressive epithelial ovarian cancerLethal gynecologic malignancyHigh ADCC activityGreater antitumor effectParaffin-embedded tumorsGynecologic malignanciesADCC activityOvarian tumorsPreclinical activityClinical trialsEpithelial tumorsSignificant bystander effectAntitumor effectsStrong stainingActive metaboliteCervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan.
Zeybek B, Manzano A, Bianchi A, Bonazzoli E, Buza N, Lopez S, Perrone E, Manara P, Bellone S, Zammataro L, Santin A. Cervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: e17028-e17028. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.e17028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSquamous cell carcinomaPrimary cervical cancer cell linesControl antibody drug conjugatesAntibody-drug conjugatesIMMU-132Clear cell carcinomaTrop-2 expressionCervical cancer cell linesCell carcinomaCancer cell linesCervical cancerSacituzumab govitecanNeuroendocrine carcinomaCervical tumorsCell linesTrop-2Cervical cancer cell viabilityNaked antibodiesWeekly intravenous administrationSignificant tumor growth inhibitionStrong diffuse stainingUnmet medical needPrimary tumor cell linesReal-time polymerase chain reactionTumor growth inhibition
2017
SYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/neu expression.
Menderes G, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Black J, Altwerger G, Pettinella F, Masserdotti A, Zammataro L, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Litkouhi B, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Santin A. SYD985, a novel duocarmycin-based HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, shows promising antitumor activity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma with HER2/neu expression. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: e14009-e14009. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e14009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 3Epithelial ovarian cancerAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityAntibody-drug conjugatesT-DM1Neu expressionEOC cell linesNeu 3Low HER2/neu expressionHER2/neu 2HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateHER2 overexpression/amplificationNovel antibody-drug conjugateNovel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugateCell linesChemo-resistant diseaseEpithelial ovarian carcinomaOvarian cancer xenograftsLethal gynecological cancerOverexpression/amplificationAnti-tumor activityMonoclonal antibody trastuzumabEffector cellsEOC patients
2015
Neratinib, an irreversible pan-ErbB receptor inhibitor, is highly effective against primary cervical cancer cell lines harboring HER2/neu gene mutations
Lopez S, Bellone S, Black J, Schwab C, English D, Terranova C, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Angioli R, Santin A. Neratinib, an irreversible pan-ErbB receptor inhibitor, is highly effective against primary cervical cancer cell lines harboring HER2/neu gene mutations. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 137: 144. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.01.359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody (BITE), is highly active against primary chemotherapy resistant ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro and fresh tumor cells ex vivo
English D, Bellone S, Schwab C, Roque D, Chatterjee S, Ratner E, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Santin A. Solitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody (BITE), is highly active against primary chemotherapy resistant ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro and fresh tumor cells ex vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 136: 401. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.11.041.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Solitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody (BiTE®), is highly active against primary chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro and fresh tumor cells ex vivo
English D, Schwab C, Roque D, Bellone S, Ratner E, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Santin A. Solitomab, an EpCAM/CD3 bispecific antibody (BiTE®), is highly active against primary chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro and fresh tumor cells ex vivo. Gynecologic Oncology 2014, 133: 98. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.03.261.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Differential in vitro sensitivity to patupilone versus paclitaxel in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas cell lines is linked to tubulin-beta-III expression
Roque D, Carrara L, Cocco E, Guzzo F, Sartori E, Bellone S, Pecorelli S, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Santin A. Differential in vitro sensitivity to patupilone versus paclitaxel in uterine and ovarian carcinosarcomas cell lines is linked to tubulin-beta-III expression. Gynecologic Oncology 2012, 125: s81. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.12.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarcinosarcoma cell lineCell lines
2010
EpCAM-specific immunotherapy with human monoclonal antibody adecatumumab (MT201) in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines.
Richter C, Cocco E, Bellone S, Casagrande F, Bellone M, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Santin A. EpCAM-specific immunotherapy with human monoclonal antibody adecatumumab (MT201) in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2010, 28: e15524-e15524. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e15524.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy
Bellone S, Siegel ER, Cocco E, Cargnelutti M, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Pecorelli S, Santin AD. Overexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule in Primary, Metastatic, and Recurrent/Chemotherapy-Resistant Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Implications for Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-Specific Immunotherapy. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2009, 19: 860-866. PMID: 19574774, DOI: 10.1111/igc.0b013e3181a8331f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdenocarcinoma, MucinousAdultAntigens, NeoplasmAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlotting, WesternCarcinoma, PapillaryCell Adhesion MoleculesChemotherapy, AdjuvantCystadenocarcinoma, SerousDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndometrial NeoplasmsEpithelial Cell Adhesion MoleculeFemaleFlow CytometryHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOrganoplatinum CompoundsOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryPrognosisRetrospective StudiesReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsRecurrent epithelial ovarian carcinomaEpithelial ovarian carcinomaNormal ovarian tissuesOvarian carcinoma cell linesOvarian carcinomaEpithelial cell adhesion moleculeEp-CAMCarcinoma cell linesCell adhesion moleculeOvarian tissueChemotherapy-resistant epithelial ovarian cancerFlow cytometryCell linesAdhesion moleculesEp-CAM overexpressionStandard treatment modalityCell adhesion molecule expressionOvarian carcinoma patientsEpithelial ovarian cancerPrimary ovarian carcinomasAdhesion molecule expressionSurface expressionAntibody-mediated therapyHuman monoclonal antibodyEpithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) expressionPotential therapeutic activity of adecatumumab (MT201), a fully human monoclonal antibody, against epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) in uterine serous papillary carcinoma
Santin A, Bellone S, El-Sahwi K, Buza N, Tavassoli F, Silasi D, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Rutherford T, Pecorelli S. Potential therapeutic activity of adecatumumab (MT201), a fully human monoclonal antibody, against epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) in uterine serous papillary carcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: e16502-e16502. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e16502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUterine serous papillary carcinomaPrimary USPC cell linesAntibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityUSPC cell linesNormal endometrial cellsSerous papillary carcinomaComplement-dependent cytotoxicityHuman monoclonal antibodyEpithelial cell adhesion moleculeEndometrial cellsCell adhesion moleculePapillary carcinomaTherapeutic strategiesCell linesChromium release cytotoxicity assaysFlow cytometryEpCAM expressionMonoclonal antibodiesDependent cytotoxicityAdhesion moleculesRelease cytotoxicity assayStandard treatment modalityDependent cellular cytotoxicityUterine serous carcinomaAggressive biologic behavior
2006
Recognition of a cervical cancer derived tumor cell line by a human papillomavirus type 16 E6 52-61-specific CD8 T cell clone.
Kim KH, Dishongh R, Santin AD, Cannon MJ, Bellone S, Nakagawa M. Recognition of a cervical cancer derived tumor cell line by a human papillomavirus type 16 E6 52-61-specific CD8 T cell clone. Cancer Immunology Research 2006, 6: 9. PMID: 16808432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesEnzyme-linked immunospotCervical cancerTumor cell linesCell clonesHomologous epitopesCell linesHigh-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) typesIFN-gamma enzyme-linked immunospotCD8 T cell clonesHigh-risk HPV typesCervical cancer patientsIFN-gamma secretionHuman papillomavirus typesChromium release assaysHLA class IHigh risk HPV sequencesPrimary tumor cell linesAddition of antigenLevel of killingHLA-B57HPV 35Specific CD8HPV typesELISPOT assay