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Dashti N, Akbari V, Varshosaz J, Soleimanbeigi M, Rostami M. Co-delivery of carboplatin and doxorubicin using ZIF-8 coated chitosan-poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) nanoparticles through a dual pH/thermo responsive strategy to breast cancer cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131971. [PMID: 38705336 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131971] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
Abstract
A dual pH/temperature sensitive core-shell nanoformulation has been developed based on ZIF-8 coated with chitosan-poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (CS-PNIPAAm) for co-delivery of doxorubicin (DOX) and carboplatin (CBP) in breast cancer cells. The resulting nanoparticles (NPs) had particle sizes around 200 nm and a zeta potential of about +30 mV. The CBP and DOX loading contents in the final NPs were 11.6 % and 55.54 %, respectively. NPs showed a pH and thermoresponsive drug release profile with a sustained prolonged release under physiological conditions. The in vitro cytotoxicity experiments showed a significant synergism of CBP and DOX to induce the IC50 of 1.96 μg/mL in MCF-7 cells and 4.54 μg/mL in MDA-MB-231 cells. Also, the final NPs were safer than free DOX and CBP on normal cells. The in vitro study confirmed the higher potency of the designed NPs in combination therapy against breast cancer cells with lower side effects than free drugs.
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- Narges Dashti
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center and Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Varan C, Aksüt D, Şen M, Bilensoy E. Design and Characterization of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Loaded PCL Filaments for 3D Printed Controlled Release Intrauterine Implants. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041154. [PMID: 37111639 PMCID: PMC10146591 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Despite various chemotherapy approaches, the desired effect has not yet been achieved. The main reason is each patient responds differently to standard treatment protocols. The production of personalized drugs and/or drug-loaded implants is not possible in today’s pharmaceutical industry; 3D printers allow for the rapid and flexible preparation of personalized drug-loaded implants. However, the key point is the preparation of drug-loaded working material such as filament for 3D printers. In this study, two different anticancer (paclitaxel, carboplatin) drug-loaded PCL filaments with a 1.75 mm diameter were prepared with a hot-melt extruder. To optimize the filament for a 3D printer, different PCL Mn, cyclodextrins and different formulation parameters were tried, and a series of characterization studies of filaments were conducted. The encapsulation efficiency, drug release profile and in vitro cell culture studies have shown that 85% of loaded drugs retain their effectiveness, provide a controlled release for 10 days and cause a decrease in cell viability of over 60%. In conclusion, it is possible to prepare optimum dual anticancer drug-loaded filaments for FDM 3D printers. Drug-eluting personalized intra-uterine devices can be designed for the treatment of uterine cancer by using these filaments.
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- Cem Varan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Polymer Science and Technology Division, Institute of Science Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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A Combined Hypofractionated Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy, Radio-Sensitising and Adjuvant Metronomic Chemotherapy Treatment for Canine Stage IV Nasal Tumours With Intracranial Extension. Top Companion Anim Med 2022; 51:100737. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2022.100737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Damoiseaux D, Calpe S, Rosing H, Beijnen JH, Huitema ADR, Lok C, Dorlo TPC, Amant F. Presence of Five Chemotherapeutic Drugs in Breast Milk as a Guide for the Safe Use of Chemotherapy During Breastfeeding: Results From a Case Series. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2022; 112:404-410. [PMID: 35486426 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Little is known about infant's safety of chemotherapy during breastfeeding where evidence is limited to a few case reports. This lack of knowledge has led to a general tendency to advise against breastfeeding during cytotoxic therapy despite the overwhelming benefits that breastfeeding offers to both the mothers and their children. In this case series, the presence of five chemotherapies in breast milk was determined. The aim was to obtain insight into the presence of these drugs in breast milk to inform and help clinicians in making informed decisions for women who want to breastfeed. Three patients collected 24-hour samples of breast milk every day for 1, 2, or 3 weeks after chemotherapy, 210 in total. After determination of drug concentrations, the infant daily dose, relative daily infant dose (RID%) and cumulative RID were calculated. Cumulative RIDs in patients varied from 10% to values lower than 1%. Rich data allowed us to design a table which gives predictions on the amount of days that breast milk has to be discarded to reach cumulative RIDs below 5, 1, and 0.1% for each compound. For cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, cumulative RIDs below 1 or 0.1% are reached if breast milk is discarded for 1-3 days after administration. This might suggest that breastfeeding in between cycles is an option. However, other pharmacological parameters should also be taken into consideration. For doxorubicin, also the levels of the active metabolite doxorubicinol need quantification. Similarly, breastfeeding during treatment with cisplatin might give substantial exposure and we advise caution.
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- David Damoiseaux
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Gynecologic Oncology Department, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pharmacology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Gynecologic Oncology, UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Malfassi L, Fidanzio F, Sala M, Marcarini S, Mazza G, Carrara N, Pavesi S, Gnudi G, Urso G, Dolera M. A combined protocol with piroxicam, chemotherapy, and whole pelvic irradiation with simultaneous boost volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for muscle-invasive canine urinary transitional cell carcinoma: First clinical experience. J Vet Med Sci 2020; 83:695-704. [PMID: 32963177 PMCID: PMC8111339 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.19-0662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The aims of this pilot study were to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of high-dose hypofractionated volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) applied to whole pelvic region radiotherapy (WPRT) with multilevel simultaneous integrated boost (MLSIB) combined with piroxicam and chemotherapy for the treatment of canine transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the lower urinary tract with muscle invasion TCC. Twelve dogs were enrolled, according to stage, in two groups: group 1, TCC confined to the urinary tract; group 2, TCC with metastasis. The planning target volume dose was tailored from 36 to 42 Gy in 6 fractions. All dogs were prescribed piroxicam and radiosensitizing carboplatin, and six received chemotherapy after radiotherapy. Serial follow-ups with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed. Disease control and toxicity effects were evaluated according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors and Veterinary Radiation Therapy Oncology Group criteria. The treatment was well tolerated, and no high-grade side effects were reported. The median overall survival times for groups 1 and 2 were 1,230 and 150 days, respectively. A considerable percentage of patients in group1 (50%) were still alive at the time of writing this paper, and a longer follow-up could enable a more accurate survival analysis. This preliminary analysis shows that VMAT applied to the WPRT with MLSIB is an effective and safe option for dogs with lower urinary TCC, although the presence of metastases worsens the prognosis.
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- Luca Malfassi
- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Taglio 8 road, 43100, Parma, Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Taglio 8 road, 43100, Parma, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, Local Health Authority of Lodi, A. Fleming 1 road, 26841, Casalpusterlengo (Lo), Italy
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- "La Cittadina" Foundation for Veterinary Studies and Research, Road to the "La cittadina", 26014, Romanengo (Cr), Italy
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Mahmud F, Deng S, Chen H, Miller DD, Li W. Orally available tubulin inhibitor VERU-111 enhances antitumor efficacy in paclitaxel-resistant lung cancer. Cancer Lett 2020; 495:76-88. [PMID: 32920198 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer associated mortality. Chemotherapeutic agents, such as paclitaxel, are important treatment options but drug resistance often develops upon prolonged use. We report here the preclinical evaluation of a new orally available tubulin inhibitor, VERU-111, which can overcome several ABC-transporters mediated multi-drug resistance associated with taxane treatment. In vitro, VERU-111 prevents cell proliferation, invasion, migration and colony formation in both paclitaxel-sensitive and paclitaxel-resistant A549 lung cancer cells. VERU-111 effectively inhibits tubulin polymerization, arrests cells in G2/M phase, and induces cancer cell apoptosis. Further evaluation of various apoptotic proteins revealed that treatment of VERU-111 increases the expression of cleaved-PARP, cleaved-caspase-3 and p-histone H3 proteins. In vivo, orally administered VERU-111 in a paclitaxel-sensitive A549 xenograft model strongly inhibits tumor growth in a dose-dependent manner and is equally potent with paclitaxel. When tested in a highly paclitaxel-resistant A549/TxR tumor model, VERU-111 is as effective as the parental A549 model in significantly reducing the tumor volume, whereas paclitaxel is essentially ineffective. Collectively, this study showed that VERU-111 is a promising new generation of anti-tubulin agent for the treatment of taxane-resistant lung cancer.
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- Foyez Mahmud
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA.
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Feng R, Wang W, Zhu L, Xu H, Chen S, Song Z. Phenylboronic acid-functionalized F127-oligochitosan conjugate micelles for doxorubicin encapsulation. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 108:3345-3355. [PMID: 32583518 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Doxorubicin shows good anticancer activity, but poor pharmacokinetic property and high organ toxicity restrict its clinical application. The synthesized phenylboronic acid-modified F127-chitosan conjugate was used to prepare doxorubicin-loaded micelles through dialysis method. The physicochemical properties of the doxorubicin-loaded micelles were characterized. These micelles were further evaluated for in vitro release/cytotoxicity, in vivo activity/biosafety, and pharmacokinetic studies. in vitro release experiment demonstrated that the release of doxorubicin from drug-loaded micelles was pH-dependent. in vitro cytotoxic study showed that the introduction of phenylboronic acid resulted in lower IC50 against B16 cells than that in non-modified F127-chitosan micelles group, and the doxorubicin-loaded micelles displayed lower in vitro activity against B16, A549, and HT-29 cells than free doxorubicin did. However, in vivo experiments confirmed that the doxorubicin-loaded micelles were safe for mouse main organs, obviously improved pharmacokinetic parameters of doxorubicin in rat and achieved comparable inhibition of tumor growth with no animal death in B16-bearing mice models throughout the experiment when compared with free doxorubicin. The phenylboronic acid-sialic acid interaction and pH-sensitive drug release might play important roles in increased tumor targeting and therapeutic effect of the doxorubicin-loaded micelles.
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- Runliang Feng
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Pharmaceutical research laboratory, Shenyang Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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Cazzaniga ME, Biganzoli L, Cortesi L, De Placido S, Donadio M, Fabi A, Ferro A, Generali D, Lorusso V, Milani A, Montagna E, Munzone E, Orlando L, Pizzuti L, Simoncini E, Zamagni C, Pappagallo GL. Treating advanced breast cancer with metronomic chemotherapy: what is known, what is new and what is the future? Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:2989-2997. [PMID: 31114242 PMCID: PMC6485034 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s189163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The prognosis for patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) remains poor, with a median survival of 2–4 years. About 10% of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients present with metastatic disease, and 30%–50% of those diagnosed at earlier stages will subsequently progress to mBC. In terms of ongoing management for advanced/metastatic breast cancer after failure of hormonal therapy, there is a high medical need for new treatment options that prolong the interval to the start of intensive cytotoxic therapy, which is often associated with potentially serious side effects and reduced quality of life. Oral chemotherapeutic agents such as capecitabine and vinorelbine have demonstrated efficacy in patients with mBC, with prolonged disease control and good tolerability. Use of oral chemotherapy reduces the time and cost associated with treatment and is often more acceptable to patients than intravenous drug delivery. Metronomic administration of oral chemotherapy is therefore a promising treatment strategy for some patients with mBC and inhibits tumor progression via multiple mechanisms of action. Ongoing clinical trials are investigating metronomic chemotherapy regimens as a strategy to prolong disease control with favorable tolerability. This article provides an overview of metronomic chemotherapy treatment options in mBC, with perspectives on this therapy from a panel of experts.
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- Medical Oncology Division, Hospital of Prato, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Prato, Italy
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- Haematology and Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Clinical Medicine and Surgery Department, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Breast Unit, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.,UO Multidisciplinare di Patologia Mammaria e Ricerca Traslazionale, ASST di Cremona, Cremona, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Investigative Clinical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute - FPO, IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
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- Division of Medical Senology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Medical Senology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology & Breast Unit, "Antonio Perrino" Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Breast Unit, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- SSD Medical Oncology Addarii, Policlinico Sant'Orsola Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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Chung SW, Kim GC, Kweon S, Lee H, Choi JU, Mahmud F, Chang HW, Kim JW, Son WC, Kim SY, Byun Y. Metronomic oral doxorubicin in combination of Chk1 inhibitor MK-8776 for p53-deficient breast cancer treatment. Biomaterials 2018; 182:35-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mahmud F, Jeon OC, Alam F, Maharjan R, Choi JU, Park J, Lee S, Park JW, Lee DS, Byun Y. Oral pemetrexed facilitates low-dose metronomic therapy and enhances antitumor efficacy in lung cancer. J Control Release 2018; 284:160-170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Liang S, Han L, Mu W, Jiang D, Hou T, Yin X, Pang X, Yang R, Liu Y, Zhang N. Carboplatin-loaded SMNDs to reduce GSH-mediated platinum resistance for prostate cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:7004-7014. [DOI: 10.1039/c8tb01721b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Glutathione (GSH)-mediated drug resistance can strongly weaken the therapeutic efficiency of platinum(ii).
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