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Ali GF, Hassanein EHM, Mohamed WR. Molecular mechanisms underlying methotrexate-induced intestinal injury and protective strategies. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03164-x. [PMID: 38822868 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03164-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is a folic acid reductase inhibitor that manages various malignancies as well as immune-mediated inflammatory chronic diseases. Despite being frequently prescribed, MTX's severe multiple toxicities can occasionally limit its therapeutic potential. Intestinal toxicity is a severe adverse effect associated with the administration of MTX, and patients are significantly burdened by MTX-provoked intestinal mucositis. However, the mechanism of such intestinal toxicity is not entirely understood, mechanistic studies demonstrated oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions as key factors that lead to the development of MTX-induced intestinal injury. Besides, MTX causes intestinal cells to express pro-inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), which activate nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB). This is followed by the activation of the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of the transcription3 (JAK/STAT3) signaling pathway. Moreover, because of its dual anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 (Nrf2/HO-1) has been considered a critical signaling pathway that counteracts oxidative stress in MTX-induced intestinal injury. Several agents have potential protective effects in counteracting MTX-provoked intestinal injury such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, taurine, umbelliferone, vinpocetine, perindopril, rutin, hesperidin, lycopene, quercetin, apocynin, lactobacillus, berberine, zinc, and nifuroxazide. This review aims to summarize the potential redox molecular mechanisms of MTX-induced intestinal injury and how they can be alleviated. In conclusion, studying these molecular pathways might open the way for early alleviation of the intestinal damage and the development of various agent plans to attenuate MTX-mediated intestinal injury.
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- Gaber F Ali
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut Branch, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, 62514, Egypt.
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Li W, Mo J, Yang Z, Zhao Z, Mei S. Risk factors associated with high-dose methotrexate induced toxicities. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2024; 20:263-274. [PMID: 38501267 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2024.2332366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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INTRODUCTION High-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) therapy poses challenges in various neoplasms due to individualized pharmacokinetics and associated adverse effects. Our purpose is to identify early risk factors associated with HDMTX-induced toxicities, paving the way for personalized treatment. AREAS COVERED A systematic review of PubMed and Cochrane databases was conducted for articles from inception to July 2023. Eligible studies included reviews, clinical trials, and real-world analyses. Irrelevant studies were excluded, and manual searches and citation reviews were performed. Factors such as MTX exposure, drug interactions, demographics, serum albumin, urine pH, serum calcium, and genetic polymorphisms affecting MTX transport (e.g. SLCO1B1), intracellular folate metabolism (MTHFR), cell development (ARID5B), metabolic pathways (UGT1A1, PNPLA3), as well as epigenetics were identified. EXPERT OPINION This comprehensive review aids researchers and clinicians in early identification of HDMTX toxicity risk factors. By understanding the multifaceted risk factors associated with hematologic malignancies, personalized treatment approaches can be tailored to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
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- Wenshu Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P. R. China
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Džidić-Krivić A, Sher EK, Kusturica J, Farhat EK, Nawaz A, Sher F. Unveiling drug induced nephrotoxicity using novel biomarkers and cutting-edge preventive strategies. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 388:110838. [PMID: 38104745 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is still a significant obstacle in pharmacotherapy of various diseases and it accounts for around 25 % of serious side-effects reported after drug administration. Furthermore, some groups of drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antifungal drugs, immunosuppressants, and chemotherapeutic drugs have the "preference" for damaging the kidney and are often referred to as the kidney's "silent killer". Clinically, the onset of acute kidney injury associated with drug administration is registered in approximately 20 % of patients and many of them develop chronic kidney disease vulnerability. However, current knowledge about the mechanisms underlying this dangerous phenomenon is still insufficient with many unknowns. Hence, the valuable use of these drugs in clinical practice is significantly limited. The main aim of this study is to draw attention to commonly prescribed nephrotoxic drugs by clinicians or drugs bought over the counter. In addition, the complex relationship between immunological, vascular and inflammatory events that promote kidney damage is discussed. The practical use of this knowledge could be implemented in the engineering of novel biomarkers for early detection of drug-associated kidney damage such as Kidney Injury Molecule (KIM-1), lipocalin associated with neutrophil gelatinase (NGAL) and various microRNAs. In addition, the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of computer algorithms that could detect kidney damage at an early stage should be further explored. Therefore, this comprehensive review provides a new outlook on drug nephrotoxicity that opens the door for further clinical research of novel potential drugs or natural products for the prevention of drug-induced nephrotoxicity and accessible education.
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- Amina Džidić-Krivić
- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, Zenica, 72000, Bosnia and Herzegovina; International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biosciences, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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- Faculty of Medicine,Univerisity of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Department of Food and Nutrition Research, Faculty of Food Technology, Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, 31000, Croatia
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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Alves C, Pereira J, Rego EM, Rocha V, Silva WF. Outpatient administration of high-dose methotrexate in adults without drug monitoring - a case-control study of risk factors for acute kidney injury. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2023:S2531-1379(23)02599-3. [PMID: 38233304 DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2023.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION High-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) is an essential part of chemotherapy regimens for hematologic neoplasms. The incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) after HDMTX in unmonitored outpatient infusion had not been reported in adults yet. In this study, we evaluated toxicity data after outpatient administration of HDMTX without drug monitoring. METHODS Patients 16 years old or over with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma who received at least one outpatient infusion of HDMTX without drug level monitoring were included. This is a retrospective, nested case-control study, in which the cases comprised patients who developed AKI after HDMTX. RESULTS Overall, 302 patients were included, encompassing 840 infusions. Hospitalization occurred in 8.6 %. A total of 25 patients presented AKI after HDMTX administration, corresponding to 3 % of the methotrexate (MTX) infusions and 8.3 % of the patients. HIV-associated Burkitt lymphoma was more common in patients who presented AKI (18 vs. 6.8 %, p = 0.03). Baseline factors related to AKI after HDMTX were age > 44 y, body surface area ≥ 1.76 m2, body mass index (BMI) ≥ 23.8 kg/m2, glomerular filtration rate, and thrombocytopenia (< 150×109/L). Multivariable analysis for adjusting such factors found that BMI was independently related to AKI after HDMTX (OR 3.8). Death after AKI occurred in 56 %. CONCLUSION Our data showed a similar rate of AKI after HDMTX to that reported in the literature, even without drug monitoring. However, patients who developed AKI in our cohort fared worse than expected, with more hospitalizations and death. A higher BMI was associated with the MTX-induced AKI in our cohort, suggesting a differential drug clearance and the need for specific guidelines for obese patients.
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- Camila Alves
- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Division of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil; Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Division of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil; Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Division of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil; Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Division of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil; Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil.
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Mosleh E, Snyder S, Wu N, Willis DN, Hayashi RJ, Malone R. Factors influencing delayed clearance of high dose methotrexate (HDMTX) in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult oncology patients. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1280587. [PMID: 37965460 PMCID: PMC10642233 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1280587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Purpose To identify modifiable risk factors associated with prolonged clearance of methotrexate in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) oncology patients receiving high dose methotrexate (HDMTX). Design/Method A single institution, retrospective chart review of patients receiving HDMTX between 2010-2017. Patients had a diagnosis of either leukemia or osteosarcoma. Data included demographics, concurrent intravenous (IV) medications, IV fluids (IVF) administered, urine output (UO), and rises in serum creatinine (RSC) reflective of renal toxicity (RT). Outcome measures included 1) delayed targeted MTX clearance (DC), 2) actual time to clearance (TTC) and 3) length of stay (LOS). Results Data from 447 HDMTX administrations were analyzed. The sample consisted of 241 (54%) osteosarcoma encounters, and 206 (46%) leukemia encounters, with an average patient age of 12.7 years. Multivariate analysis showed that DC was associated with the diagnosis of leukemia (OR 7.64, p <.0001), and less UO on day 1 (OR 0.76, p=0.005). Increased TTC was associated with increasing age (RR 1.02, p<0.0001), higher 24-hour MTX levels (RR 1.001, p=0.012) and 48-hour MTX levels (RR 1.02, p<0.0001), RT (RR 1.004, p<0.0001), use of IV lorazepam (RR 1.08, p=0.001) and IV metoclopramide (RR 1.08, p<0.001) both on day 3. Like TTC, LOS was affected by MTX levels at 24 (RR 1.001, p=0.025) and 48 hours (RR 1.03, p<0.0001), RT (RR 1.006, p<0.0001), total IV medications on day 3 (RR 1.042, p<0.0001), and the use of leucovorin on day 2 (RR 0.93, p=0.002). Conclusion Multiple modifiable risk factors were identified which can be leveraged to improve HDMTX clearance. Subsequent efforts will assess whether acting on such risk factors can improve MTX clearance and shorten LOS.
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- Ema Mosleh
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Biostatistics Shared Resource, Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, United States
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Lantz J, Portell CA, Ayers EC. Central nervous system prophylaxis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: What does the evidence tell us? Blood Rev 2023; 61:101101. [PMID: 37258362 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2023.101101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Secondary involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) by diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a rare yet often catastrophic event for DLBCL patients. As standard first-line therapy for DLBCL with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) does not cross the blood-brain barrier, one approach to lessen the risk of CNS relapse has been to include additional agents, primarily methotrexate, directed at the CNS with standard R-CHOP although the timing, dose, and mode of administration differs widely across treating physicians. This practice derives from decades of non-randomized, often retrospective data with inconsistent outcomes. The current available tools and risk models are imprecise in their ability to predict which patients are truly at risk of secondary CNS relapse and more recent, large-scale real-world analyses call into question these longstanding practices. In a field lacking any prospective, randomized studies, this review synthesizes the available data investigating the utility of CNS prophylaxis in patients with DLBCL receiving 1st line therapy.
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- Jeffrey Lantz
- Division of Hematology and Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine; Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine; Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine; Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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Chen C, Qi J, Li X, Yongjing W. Acute kidney injury and delayed methotrexate clearance in an adult patient with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treated with imatinib. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2023; 30:e28. [PMID: 36732034 PMCID: PMC10447946 DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2022-003453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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A female patient in her early 30s was treated with imatinib and high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) for Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The patient developed delayed MTX clearance and grade 3 acute kidney injury characterised by elevated creatinine (114% increase from baseline). After intensified calcium folinate rescue therapy and hydration, the MTX serum level was appropriately decreased 72 hours after the start of MTX infusion, and renal function returned to normal. Medication analysis by a clinical pharmacist suggested that the concomitant treatment with imatinib likely contributed to the delayed MTX clearance and caused the acute kidney injury.
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- Chen Chen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, PLA 960th Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Center for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Jian C, Chen S, Wang Z, Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Li Z, Jian J, Wang T, Xiang T, Wang X, Jia Y, Wang H, Gong J. Predicting delayed methotrexate elimination in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients: an innovative web-based machine learning tool developed through a multicenter, retrospective analysis. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:148. [PMID: 37537590 PMCID: PMC10398990 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02248-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent used to treat pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). HD-MTX is known for cause delayed elimination and drug-related adverse events. Therefore, close monitoring of delayed MTX elimination in ALL patients is essential. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with delayed MTX elimination and to develop a predictive tool for its occurrence. METHODS Patients who received MTX chemotherapy during hospitalization were selected for inclusion in our study. Univariate and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) methods were used to screen for relevant features. Then four machine learning (ML) algorithms were used to construct prediction model in different sampling method. Furthermore, the performance of the model was evaluated using several indicators. Finally, the optimal model was deployed on a web page to create a visual prediction tool. RESULTS The study included 329 patients with delayed MTX elimination and 1400 patients without delayed MTX elimination who met the inclusion criteria. Univariate and LASSO regression analysis identified eleven predictors, including age, weight, creatinine, uric acid, total bilirubin, albumin, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, prothrombin time, immunological classification, and co-medication with omeprazole. The XGBoost algorithm with SMOTE exhibited AUROC of 0.897, AUPR of 0.729, sensitivity of 0.808, specificity of 0.847, outperforming the other models. And had AUROC of 0.788 in external validation. CONCLUSION The XGBoost algorithm provides superior performance in predicting the delayed elimination of MTX. We have created a prediction tool to assist medical professionals in predicting MTX metabolic delay.
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- Chang Jian
- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Big Data Engineering Center, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Information Center, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Information Center, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Liang CA, Su YC, Lin SJ, Tsai TH. Risk factors for acute kidney injury after high-dose methotrexate therapy: a single-center study and narrative review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 79:789-800. [PMID: 37060460 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-023-03491-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the risk factors associated with high-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) (≥ 1 g/m2) treatment-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). METHODS Patients who received HDMTX from July 2014 to August 2019 in one medical center were enrolled. The patients' demographic, laboratory, and medication data were collected and compared between groups with or without AKI. Risk factors of HDMTX-induced AKI were explored using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Additionally, we searched and summarized previous studies to identify key correlates of AKI in a narrative review. RESULTS We enrolled 59 patients who had received 200 HDMTX courses. The incidence of HDMTX-induced nephrotoxicity was 9.5%. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that male sex (odds ratio [OR], 4.20; P = .037), and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) (OR, 5.18; P = .016) were significantly associated with AKI. Diuretics with urinary acidification, such as loop diuretics, were also a key factor in AKI (OR, 4.91; P = .018). Furthermore, a forest plot identified 21 predictors from nine additional cohort studies showing correlations with the development of AKI. CONCLUSION Male sex, ACEIs/ARBs, and diuretics with urinary acidification are associated with AKI. Furthermore, laboratory data should be monitored to assess AKI risk before HDMTX therapy, especially in elderly patients with obesity, diabetes, or acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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- Chun-An Liang
- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Hematology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Hematology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Wang X, Yang L, Wang J, Lu K, Zhou Y, Zhao L, Peng J. Silica Cross-Linked Micelle-Based Theranostic System for the Imaging and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Kidney Injury. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1213-1220. [PMID: 36786440 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c01077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious disease with high mortality and morbidity, and the persistent inflammatory environment brought about by AKI promotes its deterioration into chronic kidney disease (CKD). An efficient and timely targeted drug delivery to the renal tubules is crucial for AKI treatment. Here, we prepared silica cross-linked micelles (SCLMs) with different sizes and studied their targeting ability to the injured kidney. It is found that the SCLMs with a size of 13 nm could rapidly accumulate and remain in the damaged kidney. Immunofluorescence results confirmed that SCLMs are selectively located in the damaged tubular cells but cannot be found in healthy renal tissue. Therefore, fluorescent dye-labeled SCLMs were used for the imaging of the injured kidney, which could reflect the status of the kidney injury. Furthermore, atorvastatin, an antioxidative and anti-inflammatory drug, was loaded in SCLMs as the therapeutic agents for the treatment of ischemia/reperfusion-induced AKI and CKD. Renal function indexes, such as tubular necrosis, collagen deposition, and inflammation, were effectively improved after the treatment.
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- Xueshen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211198, China
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