scholarly journals First- or second-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors in a large, real-world cohort of patients with non-small cell lung cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 175883592110357
Author(s):  
Allen Chung-Cheng Huang ◽  
Chi-Hsien Huang ◽  
Jia-Shiuan Ju ◽  
Tzu-Hsuan Chiu ◽  
Pi-Hung Tung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Egfr Mutations ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Log Rank Test ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Tki Treatment ◽  
Egfr Tki

Background: There are limited comparisons of first- and second-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in large, real-world cohorts of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR) mutations. Methods: Patients with advanced NSCLC ( N = 612) with common EGFR mutations receiving first-line gefitinib/erlotinib and afatinib were grouped and propensity-score matched. Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and secondary T790M mutations were analyzed. Results: The gefitinib/erlotinib and afatinib groups each contained 206 patients after matching. Compared with gefitinib/erlotinib, patients receiving afatinib achieved longer median PFS (16.3 versus 14.2 months; log-rank test p = 0.020) and had a lower risk of progression [hazard ratio (HR) 0.73 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.57–0.94); p = 0.017]. Median OS (37.3 versus 34.2 months; log-rank test p = 0.500) and reduction in risk of death [HR 0.89 (95% CI, 0.65–1.23); p = 0.476] did not differ significantly between groups. T790M positivity was significantly higher in the gefitinib/erlotinib than afatinib group (70.9% versus 44.6%, p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that afatinib was independently associated with lower T790M positivity [odds ratio (OR) 0.27 (95% CI, 0.14–0.53); p < 0.001], whereas ⩾12 months PFS after EGFR-TKI treatment [OR 3.00 (95% CI, 1.56–5.98); p = 0.001] and brain metastasis [OR 2.12 (95% CI, 1.08–4.26); p = 0.030] were associated with higher T790M positivity. Sequential third-generation EGFR-TKI treatment was administered to 63 patients, in whom median OS after the second–third-generation and first–third-generation EGFR-TKI sequences were 38.8 and 29.1 months, respectively. Conclusion: Compared with gefitinib/erlotinib, afatinib had a higher treatment efficacy and a lower secondary T790M positivity in a large, real-world cohort of Asian patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

Impact of HER2 aberrations on EGFR-TKI treatment outcomes in lung tumors harboring EGFR mutations: A HER2-CS STUDY subset analysis.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9056-9056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroe Kayatani ◽  
Keisuke Aoe ◽  
Kadoaki Ohashi ◽  
Hiroshige Yoshioka ◽  
Akihiro Bessho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Egfr Mutations ◽  
Her2 Protein ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Tki Treatment ◽  
Egfr Mutant ◽  
Egfr Mutated ◽  
Egfr Tki ◽  
Egfr Tkis

9056 Background: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are a key treatment for EGFR-mutated non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). To date, a biomarker to predict whether NSCLC will exhibit a short- or long-term response to first- or second-generation EGFR-TKIs has not been established for clinical use. Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) aberrations are mechanisms for acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs; however, their impact on EGFR-TKI therapy outcomes in EGFR-mutant NSCLC has not yet been systematically evaluated. Methods: Patients with advanced NSCLC were prospectively registered from more than 35 institutes (HER2-CS STUDY UMIN 000017003). EGFR mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene translocations were assessed at each institution using a commercially approved test. HER2 protein expression levels were determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) using the Ventana I-VIEW PATHWAY anti-HER-2/neu (4B5). The IHC status scoring system applied to gastric cancer was used. Results: Of 1,126 screened patients with NSCLC, 354 (31.8%) had EGFR-mutated tumors, and the HER2 protein statuses were as follows: IHC0 (n = 71, 26%), IHC1+ (n = 148, 53%), IHC2+ (n = 51, 18%), and IHC3+ (n = 7, 3%). The patients’ demographics were almost identical in those with lung tumors harboring EGFR mutations and HER2-IHC2+/3+ (group P) or EGFR mutations and HER2-IHC0/1 (group N). The EGFR-TKI response rates were not different between these groups (Table). However, group P showed significantly shorter time to EGFR-TKI treatment failure than group N (median 19.1 vs. 13.3 months; log rank p = 0.038). Conclusions: These data from a large prospective cohort show that HER2 protein expression in EGFR-mutant NSCLC may have a negative impact on the effect of EGFR-TKIs. A clinical trial of EGFR/HER2-TKIs (e.g., afatinib) is warranted for this population. [Table: see text]

Activity of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR TKIs) in patients (pts) with NSCLC with uncommon EGFR mutations: A real-world cohort study (UpSwinG).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9072-9072
Author(s):  
Satoru Miura ◽  
Te-Chun Hsia ◽  
Jen-Yu Hung ◽  
Hyun Ae Jung ◽  
Jin-Yuan Shih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Egfr Mutations ◽  
Pathology Reports ◽  
Multi Center Study ◽  
Line Of Therapy ◽  
Ecog Ps ◽  
Egfr Tki ◽  
Egfr Tkis

9072 Background: EGFR TKIs are an established treatment (tx) option for pts with EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC with common mutations (Del19 or L858R); however, 7–23% of NSCLC tumors harbor uncommon EGFR mutations, where EGFR TKI efficacy is less established. These mutations are highly heterogeneous, and developments in detection by NGS are helping to identify mutations with little or no clinical data. Methods: In this non-interventional, global, multi-center study (NCT04179890), existing medical or electronic health records were identified for consecutive EGFR TKI-naïve pts with uncommon EGFR mutations (T790M, ex20ins, major uncommon [G719X, L861Q or S768I], ‘other’ or compound mutations) treated with erlotinib, gefitinib, afatinib, osimertinib or other systemic therapy. Endpoints were time to tx failure (TTF), ORR, OS and duration of response (DoR). Results: Overall, 246 pts (median age: 69.5 yrs; Asian: 84%; brain metastases: 8%; ECOG PS ≥2: 16%) were recruited from 9 countries. Most pts (n=226; 92%) received an EGFR TKI as 1st-line therapy; 132 (54%), 105 (43%) and 7 (3%) received afatinib, 1st-gen TKIs and osimertinib, respectively. 57% of pts received >1 line of therapy. Most pts (73%) had a major uncommon mutation, 9% had other mutations and 33% had a compound mutation; these were detected using PCR (75%) or sequencing (25%), mainly based on tissue biopsy (86%). Pathology reports varied in quality, often lacking detail on specific mutations e.g. 21% of ex18 and 72% of ex20ins were undefined. Median TTF and OS with EGFR TKIs were 9.9 and 24.4 mos; ORR was 42%. In pts treated with 1st-line chemotherapy (n=20), median TTF and ORR were 6.6 mos and 41%. Outcomes were most favorable in major uncommon and compound mutations (Table). TTF appeared to be higher with afatinib vs 1st-gen EGFR TKIs. In most mutation categories, median OS was >2 yrs, possibly reflecting high subsequent therapy uptake. Conclusions: In a real-world setting, EGFR TKIs were the preferred tx option in pts with uncommon EGFR mutations; strongest outcomes were seen in major uncommon and compound mutations, and in pts treated with afatinib. Data were in line with recent analyses of afatinib in uncommon mutations. Tx with an EGFR TKI should be considered as standard for most pts with uncommon mutations. Optimal tx for pts with uncommon mutations requires improvements in pathology reports, with more emphasis on NGS methodology and precise definition of mutations. Clinical trial information: NCT04179890. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Genomic Profiling Identifies Outcome-Relevant Mechanisms of Innate and Acquired Resistance to Third-Generation Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in Lung Cancer

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Michels ◽  
Carina Heydt ◽  
Bianca van Veggel ◽  
Barbara Deschler-Baier ◽  
Nuria Pardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Met Amplification ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Tki Treatment ◽  
Egfr Mutant ◽  
Egfr Tki ◽  
Egfr Tkis

PURPOSE Third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are effective in acquired resistance (AR) to early-generation EGFR TKIs in EGFR-mutant lung cancer. However, efficacy is marked by interindividual heterogeneity. We present the molecular profiles of pretreatment and post-treatment samples from patients treated with third-generation EGFR TKIs and their impact on treatment outcomes. METHODS Using the databases of two lung cancer networks and two lung cancer centers, we molecularly characterized 124 patients with EGFR p.T790M-positive AR to early-generation EGFR TKIs. In 56 patients, correlative analyses of third-generation EGFR TKI treatment outcomes and molecular characteristics were feasible. In addition, matched post-treatment biopsy samples were collected for 29 patients with progression to third-generation EGFR TKIs. RESULTS Co-occurring genetic aberrations were found in 74.4% of EGFR p.T790-positive samples (n = 124). Mutations in TP53 were the most frequent aberrations detected (44.5%; n = 53) and had no significant impact on third-generation EGFR TKI treatment. Mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor ( MET) amplifications were found in 5% of samples (n = 6) and reduced efficacy of third-generation EGFR TKIs significantly (eg, median progression-free survival, 1.0 months; 95% CI, 0.37 to 1.72 v 8.2 months; 95% CI, 1.69 to 14.77 months; P ≤ .001). Genetic changes in the 29 samples with AR to third-generation EGFR TKIs were found in EGFR (eg, p.T790M loss, acquisition of p.C797S or p.G724S) or in other genes (eg, MET amplification, KRAS mutations). CONCLUSION Additional genetic aberrations are frequent in EGFR-mutant lung cancer and may mediate innate and AR to third-generation EGFR TKIs. MET amplification was strongly associated with primary treatment failure and was a common mechanism of AR to third-generation EGFR TKIs. Thus, combining EGFR inhibitors with TKIs targeting common mechanisms of resistance may delay AR.

scholarly journals Distinct Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes to Predict the Emergence of MET Amplification in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who Developed Resistance after Treatment with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 3096
Author(s):  
Beung-Chul Ahn ◽  
Ji Hyun Lee ◽  
Min Hwan Kim ◽  
Kyoung-Ho Pyo ◽  
Choong-kun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Met Amplification ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Tki Treatment ◽  
Egfr Mutant ◽  
Egfr Tki

Objectives: Patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) ultimately acquire resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) during treatment. In 5–22% of these patients, resistance is mediated by aberrant mesenchymal epithelial transition factor (MET) gene amplification. Here, we evaluated the emergence of MET amplification after EGFR-TKI treatment failure based on clinical parameters. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 186 patients with advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLC for MET amplification status by in situ hybridization (ISH) assay after EGFR-TKI failure. We collected information including baseline patient characteristics, metastatic locations and generation, line, and progression-free survival (PFS) of EGFR-TKI used before MET evaluation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate associations between MET amplification status and clinical variables. Results: Regarding baseline EGFR mutations, exon 19 deletion was predominant (57.5%), followed by L858R mutation (37.1%). The proportions of MET ISH assays performed after first/second-generation and third-generation TKI failure were 66.7% and 33.1%, respectively. The median PFS for the most recent EGFR-TKI treatment was shorter in MET amplification-positive patients than in MET amplification-negative patients (median PFS 7.0 vs. 10.4 months, p = 0.004). Multivariate logistic regression demonstrated that a history of smoking, short PFS on the most recent TKI, and less intracranial progression were associated with a high probability of MET amplification (all p < 0.05). Conclusions: Our results demonstrated the distinct clinical characteristics of patients with MET amplification-positive NSCLC after EGFR-TKI therapy. Our clinical prediction can aid physicians in selecting patients eligible for MET amplification screening and therapeutic targeting.

scholarly journals FBXL2 counteracts Grp94 to destabilize EGFR and inhibit EGFR-driven NSCLC growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengmeng Niu ◽  
Jing Xu ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Yuhuang Li ◽  
Tao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Egfr Mutations ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Molecule Inhibitor ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
F Box Protein ◽  
Nsclc Patients ◽  
Egfr Tki

AbstractAbnormal activation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) drives non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development. EGFR mutations-mediated resistance to tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is a major hurdle for NSCLC treatment. Here, we show that F-box protein FBXL2 targets EGFR and EGFR TKI-resistant mutants for proteasome-mediated degradation, resulting in suppression of EGFR-driven NSCLC growth. Reduced FBXL2 expression is associated with poor clinical outcomes of NSCLC patients. Furthermore, we show that glucose-regulated protein 94 (Grp94) protects EGFR from degradation via blockage of FBXL2 binding to EGFR. Moreover, we have identified nebivolol, a clinically used small molecule inhibitor, that can upregulate FBXL2 expression to inhibit EGFR-driven NSCLC growth. Nebivolol in combination with osimertinib or Grp94-inhibitor-1 exhibits strong inhibitory effects on osimertinib-resistant NSCLC. Together, this study demonstrates that the FBXL2-Grp94-EGFR axis plays a critical role in NSCLC development and suggests that targeting FBXL2-Grp94 to destabilize EGFR may represent a putative therapeutic strategy for TKI-resistant NSCLC.

scholarly journals Next-generation sequencing of tissue and circulating tumor DNA: Resistance mechanisms to EGFR targeted therapy in a cohort of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujun Zhang ◽  
Liwen Xiong ◽  
Fangfang Xie ◽  
Xiaoxuan Zheng ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Circulating Tumor Dna ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Genetic Alterations ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
T790m Mutation ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Tki Treatment ◽  
Egfr Tki ◽  
Egfr Tkis

Abstract Background Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) has been considered as an effective treatment in epidermal growth factor receptor-mutant (EGFR-mutant) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, most patients develop acquired resistance eventually. Here, we compared and analyzed the genetic alterations between tissue assay and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and further explored the resistance mechanisms after EGFR-TKI treatment. Methods Amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR), Cobas® ARMS-PCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS) were performed on tissue samples after pathological diagnosis. Digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) and NGS were performed on plasma samples. The association between genetic alterations and clinical outcomes was analyzed retrospectively. Results Thirty-seven patients were included. The success rate of re-biopsy was 91.89% (34/37). The total detection rate of EGFR T790M was 62.16% (23/37) and the consistency between tissue and ctDNA was 78.26% (18/23). Thirty-four patients were analyzed retrospectively. Twenty-four patients harbored concomitant mutations. Moreover, tissue re-biopsy at resistance showed 21 patients (21/34, 61.76%) had concomitant T790M mutation, 4 with MET amplification and 4 with PIK3CA mutation. Patients with T790M mutation (p = 0.010 & p = 0.017) or third-generation EGFR-TKI treatment (p < 0.0001 & p = 0.073) showed better progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Interestingly, concomitant genetic alterations were significantly associated with a worse prognosis for patients with T790M mutation receiving third-generation EGFR-TKIs (p = 0.037). Conclusions Multi-platforms are feasible and highly consistent for re-biopsy after EGFR-TKI resistance. Concomitant genetic alterations may be associated with a poor prognosis for patients with T790M mutation after third-generation EGFR-TKIs. Trial Registration: The clinical trial registration was carried out on ClinicalTrials.gov. (NCT03309462), registered on September 1st 2017. https://register.clinicaltrials.gov/prs/app/action/SelectProtocol?sid=S0007G1B&selectaction=Edit&uid=U0001WUU&ts=2&cx=frpicv

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