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
A phase 1 study of bortezomib and romidepsin in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, indolent B-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Holkova B, Yazbeck V, Kmieciak M, Bose P, Ma S, Kimball A, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Wan W, Weir-Wiggins C, Singh A, Hogan KT, Conine S, Sankala H, Roberts JD, Shea TC, Grant S. A phase 1 study of bortezomib and romidepsin in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, indolent B-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2017, 58: 1349-1357. PMID: 28103725, PMCID: PMC5817887, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2016.1276287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell lymphomaMaximum-tolerated doseDose-limiting toxicityPhase 1 studyStable diseaseChronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphomaRefractory CLL/SLLPeripheral T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaIndolent B-cell lymphomaGrade 3 fatigueMedian treatment durationCLL/SLLSingle-agent bortezomibSmall lymphocytic lymphomaExpression of NFB-cell lymphomaRefractory CLLMedian durationPartial responseProgressive diseaseSafety profileLymphocytic lymphomaTreatment durationDay 1
2016
Phase I study of pemetrexed with sorafenib in advanced solid tumors
Poklepovic A, Gordon S, Shafer DA, Roberts JD, Bose P, Geyer CE, McGuire WP, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Strickler K, Quigley M, Wan W, Kmieciak M, Massey HD, Booth L, Moran RG, Dent P. Phase I study of pemetrexed with sorafenib in advanced solid tumors. Oncotarget 2016, 7: 42625-42638. PMID: 27213589, PMCID: PMC5173162, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.9434.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorCohort StudiesFemaleHumansInflammationMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasmsNiacinamidePemetrexedPhenylurea CompoundsPTEN PhosphohydrolaseSorafenibTreatment OutcomeTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsConceptsAdvanced solid tumorsDay 1Solid tumorsOral sorafenibDose scheduleBreast cancerTriple-negative breast cancerDose-escalation schemaPhase II dosePhase I trialSorafenib dosingSorafenib therapyStable diseaseCohort BComplete responseI trialPartial responseTolerable combinationRadiographic assessmentCumulative toxicityCombination treatmentPatientsSorafenibPhase IAntitumor activityA 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
2013
Phase I trial of bortezomib and dacarbazine in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma
Poklepovic A, Youseffian L, Winning M, Birdsell CA, Crosby NA, Ramakrishnan V, Ernstoff MS, Roberts JD. Phase I trial of bortezomib and dacarbazine in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma. Investigational New Drugs 2013, 31: 937-942. PMID: 23315028, PMCID: PMC3844155, DOI: 10.1007/s10637-012-9913-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSoft tissue sarcomasPhase I trialTissue sarcomasPartial responseI trialPhase II dosesDurable complete responseAmine precursor uptakeTwenty-eight patientsProteasome inhibitor bortezomibHuman melanoma cell linesMurine xenograft tumor modelXenograft tumor modelCKIT mutationsDecarboxylation (APUD) tumorsProphylactic antiemeticsRECIST v1.0Eight patientsComplete responseMelanoma cell linesWeekly dosesDose escalationAgent dacarbazinePreclinical studiesDose levels
2012
Phase I Trial of Belinostat and Bortezomib in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, or Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Blast Crisis - One Year Update
Holkova B, Bose P, Tombes M, Shrader E, Wan W, Weir-Wiggins C, Stoddert E, Sankala H, Kmieciak M, Roberts J, Garcia-Manero G, Grant S. Phase I Trial of Belinostat and Bortezomib in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, or Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Blast Crisis - One Year Update. Blood 2012, 120: 3588. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v120.21.3588.3588.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem cell transplantationStem cell transplantationAcute myeloid leukemiaRefractory acute leukemiaDose level 5Myelodysplastic syndromeStable diseaseCycles of treatmentPartial responseComplete responseAcute leukemiaChronic myelogenous leukemiaCML-BCAdverse eventsI trialMyelogenous leukemiaDay 1Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationIncomplete blood count recoveryTreatment-related adverse eventsPrimary acute myeloid leukemiaAcute leukemia refractoryBlood count recoveryDose level 4Second partial response
2011
Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory B-Cell Neoplasms
Holkova B, Perkins EB, Ramakrishnan V, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Talreja N, Wellons MD, Hogan KT, Roodman GD, Coppola D, Kang L, Dawson J, Stuart RK, Peer C, Figg WD, Kolla S, Doyle A, Wright J, Sullivan DM, Roberts JD, Grant S. Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory B-Cell Neoplasms. Clinical Cancer Research 2011, 17: 3388-3397. PMID: 21447728, PMCID: PMC3096752, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-2876.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityCombination of bortezomibFebrile neutropeniaPharmacodynamic studiesDay 1Refractory B-cell neoplasmsElevated aspartate aminotransferase levelsCommon hematologic toxicityCommon nonhematologic toxicitiesPhase II studyRefractory multiple myelomaPhase I studiesAspartate aminotransferase levelsB-cell malignanciesB-cell neoplasmsHematologic toxicityIntravenous pushNonhematologic toxicityStable diseaseAminotransferase levelsI trialII studyPartial responseComplete responseDose escalation
2008
Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (NSC 681239) and Flavopiridol (NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-Cell Neoplasms.
Grant S, Sullivan D, Roodman D, Stuart R, Perkins E, Kolla S, Ramakrishnan V, Wright J, Colevas A, Tombes M, Roberts J. Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (NSC 681239) and Flavopiridol (NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-Cell Neoplasms. Blood 2008, 112: 1573. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v112.11.1573.1573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchB-cell neoplasmsDose levelsBolus scheduleI trialMinor responseNF-kappaB nuclear localizationIndolent B-cell neoplasmsPhase II evaluationPhase I trialPhospho-JNKCorrelative laboratory studiesNF-kappaB DNA bindingChronic lymphocytic leukemiaB-cell malignanciesBone marrow CD138Mcl-1Evaluable patientsStable diseaseEligible patientsPostural hypotensionHerpes zosterPartial responseRefractory diseaseStandard therapySystemic therapy
2005
Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (NSC 681239) and Flavopiridol (NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-Cell Neoplasms.
Grant S, Sullivan D, Roodman D, Stuart R, Perkins E, Ramakrishnan V, Wright J, Colevas A, Roberts J. Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (NSC 681239) and Flavopiridol (NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-Cell Neoplasms. Blood 2005, 106: 3338. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v106.11.3338.3338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchI trialDose levelsPre-existing peripheral neuropathyIndolent B-cell lymphomaNF-kappaB nuclear localizationIndolent B-cell neoplasmsCase of exacerbationPhase I trialPhase II evaluationPhospho-JNKCorrelative laboratory studiesNF-kappaB DNA bindingB-cell lymphomaB-cell malignanciesBone marrow CD138B-cell neoplasmsMcl-1Eligible patientsStable diseaseHerpes zosterPartial responseRefractory diseaseStandard therapySystemic therapyComplete response
2002
Higher doses of mitoxantrone among men with hormone‐refractory prostate carcinoma
Levine EG, Halabi S, Roberts JD, Kaplan EB, Rago R, Atkins JN, Vogelzang NJ. Higher doses of mitoxantrone among men with hormone‐refractory prostate carcinoma. Cancer 2002, 94: 665-672. PMID: 11857298, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone-refractory prostate carcinomaHigh dosesPelvic irradiationProstate carcinomaArm IFrequency of thrombocytopeniaLow-dose glucocorticoidsArm IIPhase II trialPhase III trialsPhase III testingMedian survival timeGranulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factorColony-stimulating factorAssessable patientsEstramustine combinationsII trialIII trialsMedian survivalPartial responsePSA valuesFavorable outcomeSurvival timePatientsSame schedule
2000
Weekly lometrexol with daily oral folic acid is appropriate for phase II evaluation
Roberts J, Poplin E, Tombes M, Kyle B, Spicer D, Grant S, Synold T, Moran R. Weekly lometrexol with daily oral folic acid is appropriate for phase II evaluation. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2000, 45: 103-110. PMID: 10663624, DOI: 10.1007/s002800050017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDaily oral folic acidOral folic acidDose omissionsFolic acidDose combinationWeekly scheduleEarlier Phase I trialPredose plasma samplesPhase II dosePhase II trialDose-limiting toxicityPhase I trialPhase II evaluationRed blood cell contentSevere toxic eventsRenal cell carcinomaDays of treatmentAppropriate dose combinationBlood cell contentInfusion weeklyStable diseaseII trialDose intensityPartial responseWeekly administration
1999
Leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and gemcitabine: A phase I study
Poplin E, Roberts J, Tombs M, Grant S, Rubin E. Leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and gemcitabine: A phase I study. Investigational New Drugs 1999, 17: 57-61. PMID: 10555123, DOI: 10.1023/a:1006239200772.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombination of leucovorinECOG performance status 0Refractory solid tumor malignanciesMedian performance statusPerformance status 0Phase I trialSolid tumor malignanciesTreatment of lungPrior chemotherapyPrior therapyStatus 0Performance statusStarting doseHepatic reserveI trialPartial responseMedian ageGemcitabine administrationDisease progressionDrug sequenceBreast cancerChemotherapy agentsMedian numberLeucovorinDay 28
1985
Low‐dose cytosine arabinoside in the myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myelogenous leukemia
Roberts JD, Ershler WB, Tindle BH, Stewart JA. Low‐dose cytosine arabinoside in the myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myelogenous leukemia. Cancer 1985, 56: 1001-1005. PMID: 3860278, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19850901)56:5<1001::aid-cncr2820560504>3.0.co;2-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose cytosineAcute myelogenous leukemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeMyelogenous leukemiaTransient hematologic toxicityPeripheral blood countsAppropriate clinical roleTransfusion requirementsHematologic toxicityPartial responseDecreased incidenceBlood countClinical roleLow dosagePatientsSyndromeLeukemiaInfectionIncidenceCessation