Clinical update on the SHELTER study: A phase I/II trial of the HDAC inhibitor resminostat in patients with sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 275-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bitzer ◽  
M. Horger ◽  
T. Ganten ◽  
M. P. Ebert ◽  
M. A. Woerns ◽  
...  

275 Background: Resminostat (4SC-201) is a novel oral pan-HDAC inhibitor in clinical development in a variety of cancer indications. The aim of the SHELTER study is to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy in patients (pts) with HCC exhibiting progressive disease under sorafenib first-line therapy. Methods: Sorafenib-refractory pts with advanced HCC, BCLC B or C are included in a multicenter, open-label, two-arm parallel group trial. Resminostat is administered orally on three dose levels of 200 (DL1), 400 (DL2), and 600 mg (DL3) once daily, in combination with 400 mg sorafenib (arm A) or as mono therapy (600 mg, arm B). For arm A, a precedent dose escalation of resminostat and sorafenib is performed to determine the MTD. Resminostat is administered in a “5+9” dosing schedule, consisting of 5 consecutive treatment days (D1-5) followed by a 9-day rest period resulting in 14 day cycles. In arm A sorafenib is given twice daily throughout the treatment period. Primary objective is to determine progression-free survival rate after 12 weeks (6 cycles). Secondary objectives include safety and tolerability, tumor response, estimation of TTP, OS, assessment of PK, and biomarkers. Results: To date, 14 pts were treated either with 600 mg resminostat alone or on DL1-3 in combination with 400 mg sorafenib. The majority of AE observed so far include gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea and vomiting. Plasma exposure to resminostat increased dose-dependently on D1 (cycle 1) with mean AUC 0-6 h values of 10.5 h*mg/L (600 mg mono) and 9.01 h*mg/L (DL3). No major changes in PK characteristics of resminostat were found with or without co-administration of sorafenib. A considerable portion of patients showed stabilization of their disease (SD): 9 out of 12 pts and 4 out of 5 pts examined after 6 and 12 weeks, respectively, displayed SD. In one patient treated on DL2, SD persisted for 36 weeks along with good long-term tolerability. Conclusions: Preliminary clinical data confirmed the favorable oral drug profile of resminostat either in mono or in combination treatment with sorafenib. Initial data on therapeutic activity to overcome resistance to sorafenib are promising. [Table: see text]

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 262-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Bitzer ◽  
Marius Horger ◽  
Tom M Ganten ◽  
Jens T Siveke ◽  
Marcus A Woerns ◽  
...  

262 Background: Resminostat (4SC-201), an oral pan-HDAC inhibitor, is in clinical development in a variety of cancer indications. The SHELTER study aims to evaluate safety, tolerability and efficacy in HCC patients (pts) exhibiting progressive disease under sorafenib first-line therapy. Methods: Pts with advanced HCC, (BCLC B or C) are included in a multi-center, open-label, two-arm parallel group trial. Radiologic progression under sorafenib is determined acc. to RECIST by central review prior to study entry. For Arm A, dose escalation of resminostat and sorafenib is performed to determine the MTD. Resminostat is administered orally once-daily in a “5+9” schedule, consisting of 5 consecutive treatment days followed by a 9-day rest period resulting in 14 day cycles on dose levels of 200 (DL1), 400 (DL2) and 600 mg (DL3+4), either combined with continuously taken sorafenib at 400 (DL1-3) or 800 mg (DL4) (Arm A), or as resminostat monotherapy (600 mg, Arm B). Primary objective is to determine progression-free survival after 12 weeks (w) (6 cycles). Secondary objectives include safety, tolerability, tumor response, TTP, OS, PK, biomarkers. Results: To date, 39 pts were treated with 600 mg resminostat alone or on DL1-4 in combination with sorafenib. Up to now, no DLT occurred in 5 pts treated on DL4. Most frequently AE observed include CTC grade 1-2 gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea and vomiting and skin disorders like rash, pruritus and HFSR. CTC Grade 3-4 toxicity documented in SAE reports consisted mainly of no-hematological events and was mostly related to the tumor disease. Interim results revealed that 15 out of 27 pts (56%) assessed after 6 w of treatment, and 11 out of 24 pts after 12 w displayed SD. In one patient treated on DL2, SD persisted for more than 1 year along with good long-term tolerability. Conclusions: Preliminary clinical data show a favorable drug profile of resminostat either in mono or in combination treatment with sorafenib. No DLT was observed on the highest DL of the combination therapy up to now. Initial data on toxicity and therapeutic activity to overcome resistance to sorafenib are promising and will be updated for the meeting.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 175883592110229
Author(s):  
Francesco Grossi ◽  
Piotr Jaśkiewicz ◽  
Marion Ferreira ◽  
Grzegorz Czyżewicz ◽  
Dariusz Kowalski ◽  
...  

Objective: The study investigated the efficacy and safety of oral vinorelbine-cisplatin (OV-CDDP) and gemcitabine-cisplatin (GEM-CDDP) in patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC). Patients and methods: This was an open-label, prospective, multicenter, international phase II study that enrolled untreated patients with advanced sq-NSCLC. Patients were randomized to receive 3-week cycles of either 60–80 mg/m2 OV days 1 and 8 in combination with 80 mg/m2 CDDP day 1 (arm A) or 1250 mg/m2 GEM days 1 and 8 in combination with 75 mg/m2 CDDP day 1 (arm B). After four cycles, patients without disease progression continued maintenance dose of OV or GEM until progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary objective was disease control rate (DCR). Secondary objectives included progression-free survival (PFS), time to treatment failure (TTF), overall survival (OS), safety, and quality of life (QoL). Results: A total of 114 patients with sq-NSCLC were randomized, and 113 were treated (57 in arm A and 56 in arm B). DCR was high in both arms: 73.7% (95%CI: 62.4–100.0) in arm A and 75.0% (95%CI: 63.7–100.0) in arm B. Median PFS and TTF were similar in arm A and B 4.2 and 2.8 months, and 4.3 and 3.1 months, respectively. Even though the difference was not significant, the OS was 10.2 for arm A and 8.4 months for arm B. The safety profiles were consistent with the current knowledge of adverse events. QoL results revealed an improvement in patients under OV treatment. Conclusion: The OV-CDDP combination showed comparable efficacy to GEM-CDDP with acceptable safety profile and enhanced patients’ QoL. Trial registration: The study was registered under EudraCT number 2012-003531-40.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS4674-TPS4674
Author(s):  
Sonia Maciá ◽  
Jesus Garcia-Donas ◽  
Albert Font Pous ◽  
Montserrat Domenech ◽  
Xavier Garcia del Muro ◽  
...  

TPS4674 Background: Vinflunine is a novel microtubule inhibitor currently approved by EMA as treatment after platinum progression, in metastasic bladder cancer. It is distinguished from the other vinca-alkaloids because it binds relatively weakly to tubulin, suggesting an improved tolerance profile as a result of less neuropathy. Based on the fact that no cumulative toxicity is expected and the results reported in second-line, we aim to test the role of vinflunine in first line therapy, as maintenance treatment for patients who obtain clinical benefit after platinum. Methods: This is a multicenter, randomized, open label, proof-of-concept study that will be performed in 20 institutions members of the Spanish Oncology Genitourinary Group (SOGUG). Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive vinflunine 320 mg/m2 every 21 days plus BSC vs BSC alone until disease progression. Vinflunine dose will be 280mg/m2 for patients with PS=1, age ≥ 75 years, prior pelvic radiotherapy or creatinine clearance Cr <60ml/min. Stratification factors are: 1) Scheduled dose at randomization (320 vs 280mg/m2) 2) Liver metastasis (Y/N). Main inclusion criteria are: Subjects ≥18 and< 80 years of age with histological diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract and measurable disease with radiological response or stabilization after 6 cycles of a platinum containing doublet for metastasic/advanced disease. Primary objective will be progression free survival (PFS), considering as clinically relevant 6 months in experimental arm. To guarantee an overall type-1 α error (one side) no greater than 0.05 and a type II (β) error 0.1 for the primary endpoint of PFS, a sample size of 86 patients allocated in a 1:1 ratio is planned. Recruitment is scheduled to start by February 2012. A pharmacogenomic translational study will also be conducted.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (25) ◽  
pp. 2765-2772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Motzer ◽  
Carlos H. Barrios ◽  
Tae Min Kim ◽  
Silvia Falcon ◽  
Thomas Cosgriff ◽  
...  

Purpose A multicenter, randomized phase II trial, RECORD-3, was conducted to compare first-line everolimus followed by sunitinib at progression with the standard sequence of first-line sunitinib followed by everolimus in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Patients and Methods RECORD-3 used a crossover treatment design. The primary objective was to assess progression-free survival (PFS) noninferiority of first-line everolimus compared with first-line sunitinib. Secondary end points included combined PFS for each sequence, overall survival (OS), and safety. Results Of 471 enrolled patients, 238 were randomly assigned to first-line everolimus followed by sunitinib, and 233 were randomly assigned to first-line sunitinib followed by everolimus. The primary end point was not met; the median PFS was 7.9 months for first-line everolimus and 10.7 months for first-line sunitinib (hazard ratio [HR], 1.4; 95% CI, 1.2 to 1.8). Among patients who discontinued first-line, 108 (45%) crossed over from everolimus to second-line sunitinib, and 99 (43%) crossed over from sunitinib to second-line everolimus. The median combined PFS was 21.1 months for sequential everolimus then sunitinib and was 25.8 months for sequential sunitinib then everolimus (HR, 1.3; 95% CI, 0.9 to 1.7). The median OS was 22.4 months for sequential everolimus and then sunitinib and 32.0 months for sequential sunitinib and then everolimus (HR, 1.2; 95% CI, 0.9 to 1.6). Common treatment-emergent adverse events during first-line everolimus or sunitinib were stomatitis (53% and 57%, respectively), fatigue (45% and 51%, respectively), and diarrhea (38% and 57%, respectively). Conclusion Everolimus did not demonstrate noninferiority compared with sunitinib as a first-line therapy. The trial results support the standard treatment paradigm of first-line sunitinib followed by everolimus at progression.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14502-14502
Author(s):  
S. Beslija ◽  
M. Banjin ◽  
S. Jungic ◽  
N. Obralic ◽  
G. Kecman-Malcic ◽  
...  

14502 Background: The oral fluoropyrimidine X (Xeloda®) has improved efficacy, safety and convenience compared with 5-FU/LV in MCRC [Van Cutsem et al. Br J Cancer 2004] and early-stage colon cancer [Twelves et al. NEJM 2005]. A recent study showed that I + X q2w is active and well tolerated [Garcia-Alfonso et al. ESMO 2006]. The humanized monoclonal antibody A (Avastin®) targets VEGF and limits tumor angiogenesis. The addition of A to 5-FU/LV/I (IFL regimen) results in significant improvements in survival among pts with MCRC [Hurwitz et al. NEJM 2004]. Replacing 5-FU/LV with X in this combination is a logical step forward. Here we report data from an open-label phase II trial of XIA in MCRC. Methods: Pts with untreated, histologically confirmed MCRC received I 175 mg/m2 i.v. d1, X 1000 mg/m2 orally bid d2–8, and A 5 mg/m2 d1. Treatment was repeated q2w x12 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Pts without progressive disease after 12 cycles of XIA continued on the same dose of A + X 1500 mg/m2 bid d2–8, q2w. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS); secondary endpoints were response rate (RECIST), overall survival (OS), safety, and quality of life. Results: 24 out of a planned total of 32 pts have been enrolled. Baseline characteristics are: M/F 50%/50%; median age 53 years (range 30–70); disease stage at initial diagnosis IIIA/IIIB/IV 29%/21%/50%; no. of metastatic sites 1/>1 50%/50%; most common metastatic site liver; prior adjuvant therapy 33% (Mayo 5-FU/LV). Pts received a median of 12 cycles (range 1–18) of XIA. All 24 pts are evaluable for safety and 22 for efficacy. The overall response rate is 77% (4 CR, 13 PR); 2 pts (9%) have stable disease and 3 have progressed. One pt has died. Median PFS and median OS have not yet been reached. The only grade 3 adverse events are diarrhea (13%), fatigue (4%), mucositis (4%), enteritis (4%), ileus (4%); there is one report of grade 4 leucopenia. All other adverse events are mild-to-moderate. Conclusions: The XIA combination appears to be highly active and well tolerated as first-line treatment for MCRC, providing support for further evaluation of this combination. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7004-7004 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Shah ◽  
D. W. Kim ◽  
H. M. Kantarjian ◽  
P. Rousselot ◽  
P. E. Dorlhiac-Llacer ◽  
...  

7004 Background: Previous data with dasatinib (SPRYCEL®), a short-acting oral multitargeted kinase inhibitor of BCR-ABL and SRC family kinases, have shown the safety and efficacy of the 70 mg BID dose in CP-CML patients. Surprisingly, phase-I data (NEJM 2006;354:2531) demonstrated complete hematologic (CHR) and major cytogenetic responses (MCyR) among CP-CML patients at total daily doses (TDD) of 100 mg and 140 mg in both the BID and QD schedule, despite the achievement of only transient inhibition of BCR-ABL by dasatinib when administered once daily. Methods: Patients with CP-CML resistant or intolerant to imatinib were randomized to one of 4 dasatinib arms: 1) 100 mg QD; 2) 50 mg BID; 3) 140 mg QD; 4) 70 mg BID. In this randomized, prospective, open-label trial, the primary objective compared the CyR rate among the BID and QD arms. Secondary objectives included comparison of the CyR rate between TTDs of 100 and 140 mg and the safety among the 4 arms. Results: 662 patients were randomized from July 2005 to March 2006 and received treatment. Response rates, with a median duration of treatment of 8 months, are shown below. Duration of CyR and progression-free survival were similar across all 4 arms. There was significantly less grade (Gr) 3–4 neutropenia (P=0.035), thrombocytopenia (P=0.001), anemia (P=0.032), and pleural effusions (P=0.028) in the 100-mg QD arm compared to the other 3 arms combined. No differences were seen across the 4 arms in the rates of other adverse events. There were fewer interruptions and reductions and the least number of patients discontinuing treatment for drug-related toxicity in the 100-mg QD arm. Conclusions: Dasatinib 100 mg QD offers the most favorable benefit-risk ratio in CP-CML. This trial provides the first evidence that intermittent kinase inhibition can achieve deep clinical remissions and is associated with an improved safety profile. One-year follow-up on all subjects, molecular response rates, and BCR-ABL mutation data will be presented. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 18115-18115 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Pronzato ◽  
M. Loprevite ◽  
A. Brianti ◽  
C. Defferrari ◽  
G. Catania ◽  
...  

18115 Background: One retrospective study (Hotta K, Ann Oncol 2005), investigating the prognosis of patients (pts) obtaining SD as best response with G treatment, has demonstrated that both progression-free survival (PFS) and survival (S) were significantly longer than those in pts with progressive disease (PD). The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the PFS and S outcome in pts with advanced NSCLC who achieved SD or partial response (PR) after treatment with E or G. Methods: Pooled data from 62 pts, entered into an open label phase II program of E (n=31) and a compassionate-use program of G (n=31), were retrospectively analyzed. E and G were given orally at 150 and 250 mg per day respectively and were continued until disease progression, development of unacceptable toxicity or patient’s refusal. Results: Pts characteristics: median age 69 years (42–85); females= 21 pts (34%); never/former smokers= 16/38 pts (26/61%); adenocarcinoma/BAC= 35/10 pts (56/16%); PS 0/1= 18/38 pts (29/61%). In 16 pts (26%) E or G were given as first-line therapy; 21 pts (34%) had received =2 prior lines of chemotherapy. Six pts (10%) achieved a PR and 18 pts (29%) obtained SD. TTP and OS in pts obtaining PR and SD were comparable: 7 vs 5.5 and 9.7 vs 9.1 months respectively. In progressing pts median TTP and OS were 1.7 and 3.7 months. Conclusions: Our findings indicate the importance of achieving disease control with both E and G treatment. Pts obtaining SD had a similar PFS and S compared with those having PR. An analysis of the role of mutational status and other biomarkers in predicting clinical outcome is currently underway. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7502-7502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward S. Kim ◽  
Marcus A. Neubauer ◽  
Allen Lee Cohn ◽  
Lee Steven Schwartzberg ◽  
Lawrence E. Garbo ◽  
...  

7502 Background: SELECT investigated whether the addition of C to standard chemotherapy improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients (pts) with recurrent or progressive NSCLC after failure of platinum-based therapy. Methods: SELECT was a multicenter, open label, randomized phase III trial. Per investigator choice, pts received either P (500 mg/m2) or D (75 mg/m2) on day 1 and then were randomized within each group to chemotherapy plus C (400/250 mg/m2) (initial/weekly) or chemotherapy alone. Therapy was given for up to six 3-week cycles; pts randomized to C continued weekly monotherapy until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary objective was PFS for PC vs. P as determined by an Independent Review Committee (IRC). Secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR) by IRC, and safety. Preplanned subgroup analyses for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) staining intensity by immunohistochemistry and histology were performed. Results for PC vs. P only are presented. Results: Between Jan 2005 and Feb 2010, 938 total pts were randomized. Baseline demographics were comparable between PC (n=301) and P (n=304): median age 64 years; male 60%; Caucasian 88%; KPS 80-100/60-70 84%/16%; squamous/non-squamous 24%/76%. Median PFS (months) PC: 2.89 and P: 2.76 (hazard ratio [HR] =1.03 [95% confidence interval (CI)=0.87-1.21]; p=0.76). Median OS (months) PC: 6.93 and P: 7.79 (HR=1.01 [95% CI=0.86-1.20]; p=0.86). ORR PC: 6.6% and P: 4.3% (odds ratio =1.59 [95% CI=0.78-3.26]; p=0.20). Median DOR (months) PC: 4.17 and P: 6.93 (HR=1.58 [95% CI=0.74-3.36]; p=0.24). There were no statistical differences in efficacy based on histology or EGFR staining intensity. More drug-related AEs/SAEs were observed in the PC arm, with differences mainly attributable to skin toxicities, GI (diarrhea/stomatitis), and hypomagnesemia. Conclusions: The addition of C to P did not improve efficacy in this pt population. Further biomarker analyses are planned. The safety profiles for C and P were consistent with existing data and no new safety signals were observed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 72-72
Author(s):  
Kensei Yamaguchi ◽  
Wasaburo Koizumi ◽  
Hisashi Hosaka ◽  
Yasutaka Takinishi ◽  
Norisuke Nakayama ◽  
...  

72^ Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in Japan as well as globally. Effective treatment of GC remains a therapeutic challenge. Although in the AVAGAST trial, bevacizumab was found to offer no survival benefit. Angiogenesis continues to be the standard treatment for GC, and thus, clinical trials on many anti-angiogenic drugs have been conducted. TSU-68 (orantinib) is an oral, angiokinase inhibitor targeting the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2, platelet-derived growth factor receptor β, and fibroblast growth factor receptor 1. The present study evaluated the progression-free survival (PFS) and pharmacokinetics (PK) of TSU-68 in combination with Japanese standard S-1 and cisplatin (S-1/CDDP) in patients with advanced GC. Methods: In this open-label, multicenter, randomized, controlled, parallel-group, phase II trial, patients were randomized to Arm A (S-1/CDDP) or Arm B (TSU-68 plus S-1/CDDP). All patients received oral S-1 (40-60 mg/m2) twice daily for 21 days followed by a 14 day rest plus intravenous CDDP (60 mg/m2) on Day 8, repeated every 35 days. In Arm B pts received oral TSU-68 (400 mg/dose) alone, twice daily by addition 35 days. The primary endpoint was PFS. Results: In total, 93 patients were enrolled. For Arm A [male:female ratio], n=47 [35:11]; Arm B, n=45 [30:15]; the respective median age was 63.5 and 62.0 years. The median PFS was 7.0 and 6.8 months in Arms A and B, respectively (HR, 1.23; 95%CI, 0.74 to 2.05; P=0.425); the respective response rates were 56.5% and 62.2%. The most common grade 3/4 toxicities were neutropenia (Arms A and B, 34.8% and 31.1%) and hemoglobin (Arms A and B, 26.1% and 48.9%). There were no differences in other toxicities between the 2 arms, both treatments were tolerated, and no treatment-related deaths were observed. In the PK study, although Arm B had a significantly lower plasma exposure to FT, CDHP, and Oxo compared to Arm A, the exposure to 5-FU was not different between the 2 arms. The exposure to CDDP in Arm B was significantly but slightly lower than that in arm A. Conclusions: Thus,TSU-68 plus S-1/CDDP therapy did not prolong PFS of patients with advanced GC as compared with S-1/CDDP. Clinical trial information: JapicCTI-101327.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4513-4513
Author(s):  
Eric Jonasch ◽  
Rebecca Slack ◽  
Daniel M. Geynisman ◽  
Matthew I. Milowsky ◽  
Kimryn Rathmell ◽  
...  

4513 Background: Sunitinib is an antiangiogenic agent indicated for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Sunitinib is given in a 4 week on, 2 week off (4/2) schedule. Significant toxicities are observed in patients in the 3rd and 4th weeks of therapy. We hypothesized that a 2 week on, 1 week off (2/1) schedule would provide improved toxicity without compromising efficacy. Methods: A multicenter, single arm study was performed, with patients initiating sunitinib 50mg on a 2/1 schedule. Schedule and dose alterations were performed if grade > 3 toxicities were observed. The primary objective was to determine the percentage of patients who experienced grade > 3 fatigue, diarrhea, or HFS. The sample size of 60 patients was selected to ensure the upper bound of a 95% confidence would fall below standard schedule rate of 25%-30% if sample rate was 10%-15%, respectively. Secondary outcomes included response rate (RR), progression free survival (PFS) and dose reductions. Results: Between August 2014 and April 2016, 60 patients were enrolled, and 59 treated. Patients had a median age of 65.5 years (ranging from 45-92). 24% of patients (14/59) had grade 3 or higher fatigue, diarrhea, or HFS (95% CI: 13.6%, 36.6%). This is similar to the average of the 4 week on, 2 week off schedule of 25%-30%, and the lower bound of the confidence interval is in the center of our target rate of 10%-15%. Among events at least possibly related to study drug, patients were most likely to experience the expected events of diarrhea (75% with 5 grade 3 events), fatigue (71% with 6 grade 3 events), and HFS (54% with 3 grade 3 events). 22 (37%) patients responded (25.0%, 50.9%). Among patients with secondary endpoint data available, median PFS was 19.3 months (95% CI: 8.2, NR) and 33/56 (59%) of patients underwent dose reduction. Conclusions: Sunitinib administered in a 2/1 schedule in this study did not result in a lower rate of grade 3 or higher fatigue, diarrhea or HFS when compared to historical data from trials employing a 4/2 schedule. However, efficacy data showed robust response rate and a prolonged PFS, suggestive of long-term tolerability in patients receiving sunitinib on a 2/1 schedule. Evaluation of toxicity kinetics and patient quality of life is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02060370.


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