scholarly journals Prognostic Value of High CXCR4 Expression in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A System Review and Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuefeng Du ◽  
Qingzhi Long ◽  
Bing Guan ◽  
Lijun Mu

Background. Recent studies have shown that CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) is involved in the progression and metastasis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, the prognostic value of CXCR4 expression in RCC remains controversial. The aim of our meta-analysis is to evaluate the prognostic value of high CXCR4 expression in RCC.Methods. Relevant studies focused on the relationship between high CXCR4 expression and the outcome of RCC were searched in PubMed and EMBASE/Cochrane Library database. Hazard ratios (HRs) of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were our evaluation index. The individual and pooled HRs with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were analyzed.Results. A total of 1068 patients from 7 studies were included in our meta-analysis. The results suggested that high CXCR4 expression predicted a poor OS (random effect model (REM) HR = 2.77, 95% CI = 1.80−4.27) and PFS (REM HR = 4.83, 95% CI = 2.30−10.15) for RCC patients.Conclusion. The results of meta-analysis indicated that high CXCR4 expression was correlated with worse OS and PFS for patients with RCC. However, some larger samples and well-matched studies should be designed to estimate the potential prognosis of RCC patients.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinze Li ◽  
Lei Peng ◽  
Jinming Li ◽  
Bo Cheng ◽  
Haocheng Gou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Previous studies have evaluated the associations of aspartate transaminase to alanine transaminase (De Ritis) ratio with clinical outcome of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but the findings are inconsistent. We therefore performed this meta-analysis to explore the prognostic value of the pre-treatment De Ritis ratio in patients with RCC.Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Science and Cochrane Library were searched systematically to identify all eligible studies as of February 2020. The hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were extracted to evaluate their correlation.Results A total of 5,025 patients from 8 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Patients with an increased pre-treatment De Ritis ratio had worse overall survival (HR = 1.52, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.82, P < 0.001), cancer-specific survival (HR = 1.81, 95% CI 1.47 to 2.23, P < 0.001), progression-free survival (HR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.47, P = 0.011), and metastasis-free survival (HR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.25 to 2.07, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis according to disease stage and cut-of value revealed that De Ritis ratio had a significant prognostic value for OS and PFS in all subgroups.Conclusion The available evidence suggests that an increased De Ritis ratio was significantly correlated with worse survival in patients with RCC. Pre-treatment De Ritis ratio may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker in patients with RCC, but further studies are warranted to support these results.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chewcharat ◽  
Thongprayoon ◽  
Bathini ◽  
Aeddula ◽  
Boonpheng ◽  
...  

Background: The incidence and mortality of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after kidney transplantation (KTx) remain unclear. This study's aims were (1) to investigate the pooled incidence/incidence trends, and (2) to assess the mortality/mortality trends in KTx patients with RCC. Methods: A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane databases from inception through October 2018. Studies that reported the incidence or mortality of RCC among kidney transplant recipients were included. The pooled incidence and 95% CI were calculated using a random-effect model. The protocol for this meta-analysis is registered with PROSPERO; no. CRD42018108994. Results: A total of 22 observational studies with a total of 320,190 KTx patients were enrolled. Overall, the pooled estimated incidence of RCC after KTx was 0.7% (95% CI: 0.5–0.8%, I2 = 93%). While the pooled estimated incidence of de novo RCC in the native kidney was 0.7% (95% CI: 0.6–0.9%, I2 = 88%), the pooled estimated incidence of RCC in the allograft kidney was 0.2% (95% CI: 0.1–0.4%, I2 = 64%). The pooled estimated mortality rate in KTx recipients with RCC was 15.0% (95% CI: 7.4–28.1%, I2 = 80%) at a mean follow-up time of 42 months after RCC diagnosis. While meta-regression analysis showed a significant negative correlation between year of study and incidence of de novo RCC post-KTx (slopes = −0.05, P = 0.01), there were no significant correlations between the year of study and mortality of patients with RCC (P = 0.50). Egger's regression asymmetry test was performed and showed no publication bias in all analyses. Conclusions: The overall estimated incidence of RCC after KTX was 0.7%. Although there has been a potential decrease in the incidence of RCC post-KTx, mortality in KTx patients with RCC has not decreased over time.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjun Sun ◽  
Zhuo Chen ◽  
Pu Yao ◽  
Bangbi Weng ◽  
Zhirui Liu ◽  
...  

Background: ABCG2 and ABCB1 are genes related to the pharmacokinetics of sunitinib and have been associated with its toxicity and efficacy. However, the results have been controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the associations of ABCG2 and ABCB1 polymorphisms with sunitinib-induced toxicity and efficacy in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by meta-analysis.Methods:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were systematically searched for studies investigating the associations of the ABCG2 rs2231142 polymorphism with sunitinib-induced toxicity and the associations of the ABCB1 rs1128503 and ABCB1 rs2032582 polymorphisms with sunitinib-induced toxicity and clinical outcomes. The associations were evaluated by effect size (ES) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).Results: Eight and five studies were included in the toxicity and efficacy analysis, respectively, including a total of 1081 RCC patients. The ABCG2 rs2231142 A allele was associated with an increased risk of sunitinib-induced thrombocytopenia and hand-foot syndrome (HFS) in Asians (ES = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.15–2.36, p = 0.006; ES = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.02–2.27, p = 0.041). However, the ABCG2 rs2231142 polymorphism was not associated with sunitinib-induced hypertension or neutropenia (ES = 1.09, 95% CI = 0.69–1.73, p = 0.701; ES = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.57–1.31, p = 0.501). Compared with the C allele, the ABCB1 rs1128503 T allele was associated with a decreased risk of sunitinib-induced hypertension but worse progression-free survival (PFS) (ES = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.26–0.77, p = 0.004; ES = 1.36, 95% CI = 1.07–1.73, p = 0.011). There was no significant association between the T allele or C allele of ABCB1 rs1128503 and overall survival (OS) (ES = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.61–1.10, p = 0.184). The ABCB1 rs2032582 T allele was associated with worse PFS than the other alleles (ES = 1.46, 95% CI = 1.14–1.87, p = 0.003), while there was no significant association between the T allele or other alleles and sunitinib-induced hypertension, HFS, or OS (ES = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.46–1.29, p = 0.326; ES = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.65–1.62, p = 0.919; ES = 1.32, 95% CI = 0.85–2.05, p = 0.215).Conclusion: The results indicate that the ABCG2 rs2231142 polymorphism may serve as a predictor of sunitinib-induced thrombocytopenia and HFS in Asians, while the ABCB1 rs1128503 polymorphism may serve as a predictor of sunitinib-induced hypertension, and both the ABCB1 rs1128503 and rs2032582 polymorphisms may serve as predictors of PFS in RCC. These results suggest a possible application of individualized use of sunitinib according to the genetic background of patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyu Jin ◽  
Shaoying Yuan ◽  
Yiming Yuan ◽  
Luqi Yi

BackgroundThe systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is a hematological parameter based on neutrophil, platelet, and lymphocyte counts. Studies that have investigated the prognostic value of SII in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have reported controversial results. In this study, we systematically investigated the prognostic value of SII in patients with RCC.MethodsWe systematically searched English articles in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases up to October 2021. Hazard ratios (HRs) and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to obtain pooled results.ResultsThe meta-analysis included 10 studies that enrolled 3,180 patients. A high SII was associated with poor overall survival (HR 1.75, 95% CI 1.33–2.30, p&lt;0.001) in patients with RCC. However, a high SII was not shown to be a significant prognostic factor for progression-free survival/disease-free survival (HR 1.22, 95% CI 0.84–1.76, p=0.293) or poor cancer-specific survival (HR 1.46, 95% CI 0.68–3.12, p=0.332) in patients with RCC. A high SII was correlated with male sex (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.11–2.04, p=0.008), Fuhrman grade G3–G4 (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.08–3.00, p=0.024), and poor risk based on the International Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Database Consortium criteria (OR 19.12, 95% CI 9.13–40.06, p&lt;0.001).ConclusionA high SII was independently associated with poor survival outcomes in patients with RCC. Additionally, an elevated SII indicated more aggressive disease. The SII may serve as a useful cost-effective prognostic indicator in patients with RCC.


Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 408
Author(s):  
Buonerba ◽  
Dolce ◽  
Iaccarino ◽  
Scafuri ◽  
Verde ◽  
...  

: Immunotherapy based on anti PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors has proven to be more effective than sunitinib in the first-line setting of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RCC patients with sarcomatoid histology (sRCC) have a poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. We performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) of first-line anti PD-1/PDL-1 agents vs. sunitinib, presenting efficacy data in the sub-group of sRCC patients. The systematic research was conducted on Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, PubMed and Embase and updated until 31th January, 2020. Abstracts from ESMO and ASCO (2010–2019) were also reviewed. Full texts and abstracts reporting about RCTs testing first-line anti-PD-1/ PD-L1 agents vs. sunitinib in RCC were included if sRCC sub-group analyses of either PFS (progression-free survival), OS (overall survival) or radiological response rate were available. Pooled data from 3814 RCC patients in the ITT (intention-to-treat) population and from 512 sRCC patients were included in the quantitative synthesis. In the sRCC sub-group vs. the ITT population, pooled estimates of the PFS-HRs were 0.57 (95%: 0.45–0.74) vs. 0.79 (95% CI: 0.70–0.89), respectively, with a statistically meaningful interaction favoring the sRCC sub-group (pooled ratio of the PFS-HRs = 0.64; 95% CI: 0.50–0.82; p < 0.001). Pooled estimates of the difference in CR-R (complete response-rate) achieved with anti-PD-1/PDL-1 agents vs. sunitinib were + 0.10 (95% CI: 0.04–0.16) vs. + 0.04 (95% CI: 0.00–0.07) in the sRCC vs. the non-sRCC sub groups, with a statistically meaningful difference of + 0.06 (95% CI: 0.02–0.10; p = 0.007) favoring the sRCC sub-group. Sarcomatoid histology may be associated with improved efficacy of anti PD-1/PDL-1 agents vs. sunitinib in terms of PFS and CR-R.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e0166482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Shen ◽  
Zhen Chen ◽  
Qianfeng Zhuang ◽  
Min Fan ◽  
Tao Ding ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1026-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Tang ◽  
Fang Tang ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
Shengguang Yuan ◽  
Bo Li ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changqing Mao ◽  
Weixin Xu ◽  
Weina Ma ◽  
Chun Wang ◽  
Zhaojiao Guo ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe pretreatment prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is correlated with poor prognosis in several malignancies. However, the prognostic role of PNI in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains unclear. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the prognostic significance of PNI in patients with RCC.MethodsWe searched the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases up to February 2021. Pooled hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to estimate correlation between PNI and survival endpoints in RCC.ResultsTen studies with 4,908 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled results indicated that a low PNI associated with poor overall survival (HR = 2.10, 95% CI = 1.67–2.64, p&lt;0.001), shorter progression-free survival, disease-free survival, recurrence-free survival (HR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.67–2.36, p&lt;0.001), and poor cancer-specific survival (HR = 2.95, 95% CI = 1.61–5.39, p&lt;0.001). Additionally, the prognostic ability of PNI was not affected by subgroup analysis factors.ConclusionThe meta-analysis indicated that low PNI associated with shorter survival outcomes in patients with RCC. Therefore, PNI could be used as an effective prognostic indicator in RCC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinze Li ◽  
Dehong Cao ◽  
Lei Peng ◽  
Chunyang Meng ◽  
Zhongyou Xia ◽  
...  

BackgroundWe performed this study to explore the prognostic value of the pretreatment aspartate transaminase to alanine transaminase (De Ritis) ratio in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC).MethodsPubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched to identify all studies. The hazard ratio (HR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) for overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were extracted to evaluate their correlation.ResultsA total of 6,528 patients from 11 studies were included in the pooled analysis. Patients with a higher pretreatment De Ritis ratio had worse OS (HR = 1.41, p &lt; 0.001) and CSS (HR = 1.59, p &lt; 0.001). Subgroup analysis according to ethnicity, disease stage, cutoff value, and sample size revealed that the De Ritis ratio had a significant prognostic value for OS and CSS in all subgroups.ConclusionsThe present study suggests that an elevated pretreatment De Ritis ratio is significantly correlated with worse survival in patients with RCC. The pretreatment De Ritis ratio may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker in patients with RCC, but further studies are warranted to support these results.


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