scholarly journals Clinical Proteomics in Colorectal Cancer, a Promising Tool for Improving Personalised Medicine

Proteomes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anaïs Chauvin ◽  
François-Michel Boisvert

Colorectal cancer is the third most common and the fourth most lethal cancer worldwide. In most of cases, patients are diagnosed at an advanced or even metastatic stage, thus explaining the high mortality. The lack of proper clinical tests and the complicated procedures currently used for detecting this cancer, as well as for predicting the response to treatment and the outcome of a patient’s resistance in guiding clinical practice, are key elements driving the search for biomarkers. In the present overview, the different biomarkers (diagnostic, prognostic, treatment resistance) discovered through proteomics studies in various colorectal cancer study models (blood, stool, biopsies), including the different proteomic techniques used for the discovery of these biomarkers, are reviewed, as well as the various tests used in clinical practice and those currently in clinical phase. These studies define the limits and perspectives related to proteomic biomarker research for personalised medicine in colorectal cancer.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita K. Luu ◽  
Geoffrey A. Wood ◽  
Alicia M. Viloria-Petit

Canine osteosarcoma (OSA) is an aggressive malignancy that frequently metastasizes to the lung and bone. Not only has there been essentially no improvement in therapeutic outcome over the past 3 decades, but there is also a lack of reliable biomarkers in clinical practice. This makes it difficult to discriminate which patients will most benefit from the standard treatment of amputation and adjuvant chemotherapy. The development of reliable diagnostic biomarkers could aid in the clinical diagnosis of primary OSA and metastasis; while prognostic, and predictive biomarkers could allow clinicians to stratify patients to predict response to treatment and outcome. This review summarizes biomarkers that have been explored in canine OSA to date. The focus is on molecular biomarkers identified in tumor samples as well as emerging biomarkers that have been identified in blood-based (liquid) biopsies, including circulating tumor cells, microRNAs, and extracellular vesicles. Lastly, we propose future directions in biomarker research to ensure they can be incorporated into a clinical setting.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Auloge ◽  
Julien Garnon ◽  
Joey Marie Robinson ◽  
Sarah Dbouk ◽  
Jean Sibilia ◽  
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Abstract Objectives To assess awareness and knowledge of Interventional Radiology (IR) in a large population of medical students in 2019. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed electronically to 9546 medical students from first to sixth year at three European medical schools. The survey contained 14 questions, including two general questions on diagnostic radiology (DR) and artificial intelligence (AI), and 11 on IR. Responses were analyzed for all students and compared between preclinical (PCs) (first to third year) and clinical phase (Cs) (fourth to sixth year) of medical school. Of 9546 students, 1459 students (15.3%) answered the survey. Results On DR questions, 34.8% answered that AI is a threat for radiologists (PCs: 246/725 (33.9%); Cs: 248/734 (36%)) and 91.1% thought that radiology has a future (PCs: 668/725 (92.1%); Cs: 657/734 (89.5%)). On IR questions, 80.8% (1179/1459) students had already heard of IR; 75.7% (1104/1459) stated that their knowledge of IR wasn’t as good as the other specialties and 80% would like more lectures on IR. Finally, 24.2% (353/1459) indicated an interest in a career in IR with a majority of women in preclinical phase, but this trend reverses in clinical phase. Conclusions Development of new technology supporting advances in artificial intelligence will likely continue to change the landscape of radiology; however, medical students remain confident in the need for specialty-trained human physicians in the future of radiology as a clinical practice. A large majority of medical students would like more information about IR in their medical curriculum; almost a quarter of students would be interested in a career in IR.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Joaquín Dopazo ◽  
Douglas Maya-Miles ◽  
Federico García ◽  
Nicola Lorusso ◽  
Miguel Ángel Calleja ◽  
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The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented opportunity to exploit the advantages of personalized medicine for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and management of a new challenge in public health. COVID-19 infection is highly variable, ranging from asymptomatic infections to severe, life-threatening manifestations. Personalized medicine can play a key role in elucidating individual susceptibility to the infection as well as inter-individual variability in clinical course, prognosis and response to treatment. Integrating personalized medicine into clinical practice can also transform health care by enabling the design of preventive and therapeutic strategies tailored to individual profiles, improving the detection of outbreaks or defining transmission patterns at an increasingly local level. SARS-CoV2 genome sequencing, together with the assessment of specific patient genetic variants, will support clinical decision-makers and ultimately better ways to fight this disease. Additionally, it would facilitate a better stratification and selection of patients for clinical trials, thus increasing the likelihood of obtaining positive results. Lastly, defining a national strategy to implement in clinical practice all available tools of personalized medicine in COVID-19 could be challenging but linked to a positive transformation of the health care system. In this review, we provide an update of the achievements, promises, and challenges of personalized medicine in the fight against COVID-19 from susceptibility to natural history and response to therapy, as well as from surveillance to control measures and vaccination. We also discuss strategies to facilitate the adoption of this new paradigm for medical and public health measures during and after the pandemic in health care systems.


Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3481
Author(s):  
Kendelle J. Murphy ◽  
Cecilia R. Chambers ◽  
David Herrmann ◽  
Paul Timpson ◽  
Brooke A. Pereira

Many cancer studies now recognize that disease initiation, progression, and response to treatment are strongly influenced by the microenvironmental niche. Widespread desmoplasia, or fibrosis, is fundamental to pancreatic cancer development, growth, metastasis, and treatment resistance. This fibrotic landscape is largely regulated by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which deposit and remodel extracellular matrix (ECM) in the tumor microenvironment (TME). This review will explore the prognostic and functional value of the stromal compartment in predicting outcomes and clinical prognosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We will also discuss the major dynamic stromal alterations that occur in the pancreatic TME during tumor development and progression, and how the stromal ECM can influence cancer cell phenotype, metabolism, and immune response from a biochemical and biomechanical viewpoint. Lastly, we will provide an outlook on the latest clinical advances in the field of anti-fibrotic co-targeting in combination with chemotherapy or immunotherapy in PDAC, providing insight into the current challenges in treating this highly aggressive, fibrotic malignancy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 105 (5) ◽  
pp. 427-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges Chahine ◽  
Tony Ibrahim ◽  
Tony Felefly ◽  
Abir El-Ahmadie ◽  
Pamela Freiha ◽  
...  

Introduction: Brain metastases (BM) are rare in colorectal cancer (CRC) and are associated with a dismal prognosis. This work aims to report the rate of BM in CRC patients treated in a single institution, along with survival and prognostic factors. Methods: Medical charts for patients with histologically proven CRC were retrospectively reviewed. Results: A total of 538 patients were identified, of whom 33% developed any metastatic disease and 4.4% presented BM. Lung was the most frequently associated metastatic site (in 68% of the cases). The only factor independently associated with BM development was the presence of metastatic disease at the time of initial presentation. The median duration from initial diagnosis to BM development was 38.6 months (SD 29.1 months). Median survival after BM development was 62 days (95% confidence interval [CI] 56–68). Patients diagnosed with BM within 1 year of cancer diagnosis responded significantly better to treatment than those who acquired BM later, with a median survival after BM diagnosis of 261 days versus 61 days, respectively ( p = .002). Patients with BM who received antiangiogenic therapy had an improved median survival compared to those who did not (151 days vs 59 days, p = 0.02; hazard ratio for death 0.29 [95% CI 0.09–0.94]). Conclusion: CRC with BM is an aggressive disease resistant to standard treatment and is associated with poor outcomes. Adding antiangiogenic therapy might be of value for those patients. Patients with BM developing early in the disease course might respond better to treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3577-3577
Author(s):  
Stefano Mariani ◽  
Marco Puzzoni ◽  
Nicole Liscia ◽  
Valentino Impera ◽  
Andrea Pretta ◽  
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3577 Background: The rechallenge with EGFR inhibitors represents an emerging strategy for anti-EGFR pre-treated patients with RAS wild type colorectal cancer (CRC). Unfortunately definitive selection criteria for anti-EGFR rechallenge in this setting are lacking. Very recently RAS wild type status on circulating tumor DNA (ct-DNA) at the time of rechallenge along with already known clinical criteria emerged as a potential watershed for this strategy. In the present study we explored liquid biopsy-driven anti-EGFR rechallenge strategy in the clinical practice for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Methods: Ct-DNA from RAS and BRAF wild type metastatic CRC patients previously treated with an anti-EGFR containing therapy was analyzed for RAS/BRAF mutations with the aim to evaluate the rechallenge strategy with anti-EGFR. The ct-DNA was analyzed for RAS-BRAF mutations using pyro-sequencing (PyroMark Q24 MDx Workstation) and nucleotide sequencing (Genetic Analyzer ABI3130) assays. Real-time PCR (Idylla) and droplet digital PCR (QX200 System) were performed to confirm the RAS-BRAF mutation status. Several clinical variables including previous response to anti EGFR containing therapy, tumor sidedness and anti-EGFR free interval were evaluated in relation to outcome. Tumor response evaluation was performed according to RECIST 1.1. Differences between categorical variables were evaluated using the Fisher’s exact test. Survival probability over time was estimated by the Kaplan–Meier method. Significant differences in the probability of survival between the strata were evaluated by log-rank test. Results: Twenty patients were included in the study. All patients were tested for RAS-BRAF mutations in ct-DNA. Fourteen patients (70%) showed a RAS-BRAF WT molecular profile, six patients (30%) showed a KRAS mutation. All the patients with ct-DNA RAS-BRAF WT profile underwent rechallenge with anti-EGFR. In details 11 patients (78.6%) underwent irinotecan+ cetuximab treatment, whereas 3 patients (21.4%) underwent panitumumab monotherapy. As for the outcome results to the rechallenge strategy, the median OS was 7 months (95% CI 5.0 to 13.0), the median PFS was 3 months (95% CI 2.0 to 6.0), the ORR was 27.3% with a DCR of 54.5%. Among the clinical variables evaluated as putative predictive/prognostic factors, previous response to anti-EGFR treatment was related to a not statistically significant improved OS (12 months vs 5 months HR:0.19 p: 0.06) and to a statistically significant improved ORR (75% vs 0% p:0.03). Conclusions: The rechallenge strategy with anti-EGFR confirmed to be feasible in clinical practice. The clinical outcome resulted consistent with the literature data. In addition to the molecular selection through the analysis of ct-DNA for RAS, previous response to anti EGFR treatment is confirmed as a prospective selection criteria for this therapeutic option.


2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 159-169
Author(s):  
V.V. Vdovin ◽  
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M.V. Kosinova ◽  
E.V. Kalinina ◽  
M.A. Timofeeva ◽  
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The main method of treatment for hemophilia A is replacement therapy with drugs of blood coagulation factors VIII (FVIII). The active use of biotechnological methods in the production of recombinant drugs contributes to the development and registration of new FVIII drugs. The results of clinical trials of drugs in children usually include a limited number of patients for a specific period of time. Post-marketing observational studies provide additional information on the results of using a new drug in patients in clinical practice. The objectives of the study were to collect and analyze data on the efficacy and safety of domestic recombinant FVIII with a deleted B-domain, moroctocog alfa (Octofactor, GENERIUM JSC) in the treatment of adolescents aged 12–18 years with hemophilia A in routine clinical practice. Materials and methods of research: a prospective multicenter open-label observational study of the results of using the Octofactor in adolescents with hemophilia A (№ OCF-HPA-N01) included 24 male patients with severe hemophilia A aged 12 to 18 years (mean age 14,8±1,7 years), who received moroctocog alfa in routine clinical practice. Enrollment in the study was carried out after the signing of the informed consent form by the parent of the minor patient and the minor patient aged 14 to 18 years, taking into account the results of the screening examination. The follow-up period was 52±4 weeks, which, presumably, was sufficient to achieve at least 100 days of moroctocog alfa administration. To assess the effectiveness, we analyzed the incidence of spontaneous bleeding that occurred within 48–72 h after drug administration; the severity of spontaneous bleeding against the background of prophylactic treatment with moroctocog alfa, the number of injections and the dose of the study drug for prophylactic treatment, as well as for treatment at the request of one episode of bleeding, taking into account its severity; the researcher's determination of the response to treatment of acute hemarthrosis according to the scale of the World Federation of Hemophilia (2020). To assess safety, the frequency and characteristics of adverse events (AEs) associated with drug administration were analyzed, including the frequency of formation of an inhibitor to FVIII. Results: during the study, 59 bleedings were recorded, of which 21 (36%) were spontaneous and 38 (64%) were post-traumatic. Among spontaneous bleeding episodes, 5 (24%) episodes occurred within 48–72 hours after administration of the study drug. Spontaneous bleeding within 48–72 hours after administration of Octofactor was absent against the background of prophylactic treatment in most patients (81%) and was observed rarely during the observation period (1–3 times) in the remaining 19% of patients. The median number of bleeding within 48–72 h after study drug administration was 1 episode over the follow-up period. The proportion of mild to moderate bleeding was 97 [88; 100]% among all types of bleeding and 100 [84; 100]% among spontaneous bleeding within 48–72 hours after administration of the Octofactor drug. The median of a single dose of Octofactor for preventive treatment was 2000 [1500; 2000] IU or 31,7 [25,6; 38,5] IU/kg, and with treatment on demand ‒ 2000 [2000; 3000] IU or 34,1 [28,8; 38,5] IU/kg per single injection. To stop the resulting bleeding required 1 [1; 2] introduction in a single dose of 3000 [2000; 4000] IU; the average dose was 4490 ÷ 4993 IU. When doctors subjectively assess the response to treatment of acute hemarthrosis on the scale of the World Federation of Hemophilia, an excellent response was noted in 9 (27%) episodes, good and moderate ‒ in 2 (6%) and 22 (67%) episodes, respectively. Lack of response to treatment of acute hemarthrosis with moroctocog alfa was not revealed in the study. During the study, 23 AEs were recorded in 13 (54%) patients not related to the study drug. Conclusion: thus, the obtained results of the study indicates the efficacy and safety of the Octofactor both the prophylactic treatment and treatment of on-demand bleedings in 12 to 18 year old patients with severe hemophilia A.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Sophie Visvikis-Siest ◽  
Vesna Gorenjak ◽  
Maria Stathopoulou ◽  
Alexandros Petrelis ◽  
Georges Weryha ◽  
...  

The 9th traditional biannual conference on Systems Medicine, Personalised Health & Therapy—“The Odyssey from Hope to Practice”, inspired by the Greek mythology, was a call to search for practical solutions in cardio-metabolic diseases and cancer, to resolve and overcome the obstacles in modern medicine by creating more interactions among disciplines, as well as between academic and industrial research, directed towards an effective ‘roadmap’ for personalised health and therapy. The 9th Santorini Conference, under the Presidency of Sofia Siest, the director of the INSERM U1122; IGE-PCV (www.u1122.inserm.fr), University of Lorraine, France, offered a rich and innovative scientific program. It gathered 34 worldwide distinguished speakers, who shared their passion for personalised medicine with 160 attendees in nine specific sessions on the following topics: First day: The Odyssey from hope to practice: Personalised medicine—landmarks and challenges Second day: Diseases to therapeutics—genotype to phenotype an “-OMICS” approach: focus on personalised therapy and precision medicine Third day: Gene-environment interactions and pharmacovigilance: a pharmacogenetics approach for deciphering disease “bench to clinic to reality” Fourth day: Pharmacogenomics to drug discovery: a big data approach and focus on clinical data and clinical practice. In this article we present the topics shared among the participants of the conference and we highlight the key messages.


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