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A Clinical Trial With Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody WX-G250 and Low Dose Interleukin-2 Pulsing Scheme for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

2005

WX-G250 is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to carbonic anhydrase IX(G250/MN), which is present on greater than 95% of RCCs of the clear cell subtype. The suggested working mechanism of WX-G250 is by ADCC. Because the number of activated ADCC effector cells can be increased by a low dose interleukin-2 pulsing schedule, a multicenter study was initiated to investigate whether WX-G250 combined with LD-IL-2 could lead to an improved clinical outcome in patients with progressive RCC.A total of 35 patients with progressive clear cell RCC received weekly infusions of WX-G250 for 11 weeks combined with a daily LD-IL-2 regimen. Patients were monitored longitudinally for ADCC capacity. Radi…

OncologyAdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtymedicine.drug_classmedicine.medical_treatmentUrologyMonoclonal antibodyTranslational research [ONCOL 3]Renal cell carcinomaInternal medicineCarcinomaMedicineHumansProspective StudiesCarcinoma Renal CellAgedAntibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicitybiologybusiness.industryAntibodies MonoclonalImmunotherapy gene therapy and transplantation [UMCN 1.4]ImmunotherapyMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseKidney NeoplasmsImmunologybiology.proteinDisease ProgressionInterleukin-2Drug Therapy CombinationFemaleAntibodybusinessKidney cancerProgressive diseaseThe Journal of Urology
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How to optimize HCV therapy in genotype 1 patients: predictors of response.

2013

The advent of triple therapy (TT) with first-generation protease inhibitors boceprevir (BOC) and telaprevir (TVR) in addition to pegylated interferon and ribavirin (PEG-IFN/RBV) has resulted in a significant improvement in the sustained virological response (SVR) rate and potentially in life years gained compared to dual therapy (DT), when treating naive or treatment-experienced patients with genotype 1 (G1) chronic hepatitis C (CHC). This benefit is partly offset by the increased complexity of treatment, and the increased costs and risks of therapy, making it necessary to optimize the indications for TT. Naive patients with mild fibrosis and the IL28B CC polymorphism and/or with a rapid vi…

OncologyLiver Cirrhosismedicine.medical_specialtyGenotypeHepacivirusAntiviral AgentsTelaprevirchemistry.chemical_compoundPharmacotherapyPegylated interferonRisk FactorsInternal medicineBoceprevirmedicineHumansPrecision MedicineHepatologybusiness.industryRibavirinInterleukinsPatient SelectionHepatitis CHepatitis C ChronicViral Loadmedicine.diseaseTreatment OutcomechemistryPharmacogeneticsImmunologyHCVDrug Therapy CombinationInterferonsbusinessViral loadPharmacogeneticsmedicine.drugLiver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver
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A Prognostic Model for Estimating the Time to Virologic Failure in HIV-1 Infected Patients Undergoing a New Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Regimen

2011

Abstract Background HIV-1 genotypic susceptibility scores (GSSs) were proven to be significant prognostic factors of fixed time-point virologic outcomes after combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) switch/initiation. However, their relative-hazard for the time to virologic failure has not been thoroughly investigated, and an expert system that is able to predict how long a new cART regimen will remain effective has never been designed. Methods We analyzed patients of the Italian ARCA cohort starting a new cART from 1999 onwards either after virologic failure or as treatment-naïve. The time to virologic failure was the endpoint, from the 90th day after treatment start, defined as the firs…

OncologyMaleAdult; Anti-HIV Agents; Cohort Studies; Drug Therapy Combination; Female; HIV Infections; HIV-1; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Proportional Hazards Models; Treatment Failure; Viral LoadHIV InfectionsCohort Studies0302 clinical medicineANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPYMedicineHIV Infection030212 general & internal medicineTreatment Failure0303 health sciencesHealth PolicyMiddle AgedViral Load3. Good healthComputer Science ApplicationsCensoring (clinical trials)CohortCombinationlcsh:R858-859.7Drug Therapy CombinationFemaleViral loadHumanResearch ArticleCartAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyAnti-HIV AgentsHIV-1; antiretroviral therapyHealth InformaticsSettore MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVElcsh:Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics03 medical and health sciencesDrug TherapyInternal medicineHumansSurvival analysisProportional Hazards Models030306 microbiologybusiness.industryProportional hazards modelAdult; Anti-HIV Agents; Cohort Studies; Drug Therapy Combination; Female; HIV Infections; HIV-1; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Proportional Hazards Models; Treatment Failure; Viral Load; Health Informatics; Health PolicyANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGSAnti-HIV AgentHIVGENOTYPESDiscontinuationRegimenImmunologyProportional Hazards ModelHIV-1Cohort StudiebusinessBMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
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An a priori prediction model of response to peginterferon plus ribavirin dual therapy in naïve patients with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C.

2014

none 29 no Background: Aim was to select naïve patients with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C having a high probability of response to Peg-interferon. +. ribavirin therapy. Methods: In 1073 patients (derivation cohort), predictors of rapid and sustained virological response were identified by logistic analysis; regression coefficients were used to generate prediction models for sustained virological response. Probabilities at baseline and treatment week 4 were utilized to develop a decision rule to select patients with high likelihood of response. The model was then validated in 423 patients (validation cohort). Results: In the derivation cohort, 257 achieved rapid virological response and 8…

OncologyMaleHepacivirusPredictive Value of Testchronic hepatitis C; prediction model of response; peginterferon plus ribavirin dual therapyHepacivirusPolyethylene GlycolPolyethylene Glycolschemistry.chemical_compoundGenotypeViralChronicRapid virological responseDrug CarrierChronic hepatitisSettore MED/12 - GastroenterologiaDrug CarriersbiologyGastroenterologyRecombinant ProteinMiddle AgedViral LoadPrognosisHepatitis CRecombinant ProteinsHCV infectionTreatment OutcomePredictive value of testsCombinationRNA ViralDrug Therapy CombinationFemaleChronic hepatitis; HCV infection; Peg-interferon and ribavirin treatment; Predictors of sustained virological response rapid virological response; Adult; Antiviral Agents; Drug Carriers; Drug Therapy Combination; Female; Genotype; Hepacivirus; Hepatitis C Chronic; Humans; Interferon-alpha; Male; Middle Aged; Polyethylene Glycols; Predictive Value of Tests; Prognosis; RNA Viral; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Recombinant Proteins; Ribavirin; Treatment Outcome; Viral Load; Hepatology; GastroenterologyViral loadHumanAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyGenotypePrognosiAlpha interferonPredictors of sustained virological response rapid virological responseReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionAntiviral AgentsDrug TherapyPredictive Value of TestsInternal medicinePredictors of sustained virological responseLinear regressionRibavirinmedicinechronic hepatitis CHumansAntiviral AgentHCV infection; Predictors of sustained virological response Rapid virological response; Peg-interferon and ribavirin treatment; Chronic hepatitisHepaciviruHepatologybusiness.industryRibavirinInterferon-alphaHepatologyHepatitis C Chronicbiology.organism_classificationchemistryImmunologyChronic hepatitiRNAprediction model of responsepeginterferon plus ribavirin dual therapybusinessPeg-interferon and ribavirin treatmentDigestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
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Safety of the first dose of fingolimod for multiple sclerosis: results of an open-label clinical trial

2014

BACKGROUND: In patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) fingolimod prevents disease relapses and delays disability progression. First dose administration of fingolimod is associated with a transient, dose-dependent decrease in heart rate (HR) in the 6 hours after drug intake.The aim of the study is to to assess safety and tolerability of the first dose of fingolimod in a cohort of Italian patients with RRMS without alternative therapeutic options. METHODS: Open-label, single arm, multicentre study. After the first dose of fingolimod, patients were observed for 6 hours and had their vital signs monitored hourly. Extended on-site monitoring was provided when required. RESULTS: Of the 906 p…

OncologyMaleNeurologyfingolimod multiple sclerosis treatment first dose safetyadministration /&/ dosage/adverse effects/analogs /&/ derivatives/therapeutic useImmunosuppressive AgentSphingosineMultiple SclerosiAtrioventricular Blockadministration /&/ dosage/adverse effects/therapeutic useGeneral MedicineMiddle AgedTolerabilityPropylene GlycolFingolimoddrug therapyTolerabilityAnesthesiaCohortAdolescent Adult Atrioventricular Block; chemically induced/epidemiology Drug Therapy; Combination Female Humans Immunosuppressive Agents; administration /&/ dosage/adverse effects/therapeutic use Male Middle Aged Multiple Sclerosis; drug therapy Propylene Glycols; administration /&/ dosage/adverse effects/therapeutic use Sphingosine; administration /&/ dosage/adverse effects/analogs /&/ derivatives/therapeutic use Young AdultCombinationDrug Therapy CombinationSettore MED/26 - NeurologiaFemaleAtrioventricular block; Bradycardia; Fingolimod; Multiple sclerosis; Safety; Tolerability; Adolescent; Adult; Atrioventricular Block; Drug Therapy Combination; Female; Fingolimod Hydrochloride; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Middle Aged; Multiple Sclerosis; Propylene Glycols; Sphingosine; Young Adult; Neurology (clinical)SafetyAtrioventricular block Bradicardia Multiple sclerosis Fingolimod Safety TolerabilityImmunosuppressive AgentsResearch ArticleHumanmedicine.drugAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyMultiple SclerosisAdolescentClinical NeurologyYoung AdultFingolimod HydrochlorideInternal medicineBradycardiamedicineHumansNeurochemistryFingolimod Hydrochloridebusiness.industryMultiple sclerosisFingolimodmedicine.diseaseClinical trialPropylene GlycolsAtrioventricular block Bradycardia Multiple sclerosis Fingolimod Safety Tolerabilitychemically induced/epidemiologyNeurology (clinical)business
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Cancer Stem Cells Sensitivity Assay (STELLA) in Patients with Advanced Lung and Colorectal Cancer: A Feasibility Study.

2015

Background Cancer stem cells represent a population of immature tumor cells found in most solid tumors. Their peculiar features make them ideal models for studying drug resistance and sensitivity. In this study, we investigated whether cancer stem cells isolation and in vitro sensitivity assay are feasible in a clinical setting. Methods Cancer stem cells were isolated from effusions or fresh cancer tissue of 23 patients who progressed after standard therapy failure. Specific culture conditions selected for immature tumor cells that express markers of stemness. These cells were exposed in vitro to chemotherapeutic and targeted agents. Results Cancer stem cells were extracted from liver metas…

OncologyMalemedicine.medical_specialtyLung NeoplasmsTime FactorsColorectal cancerTarget therapy drug sensitivity cancer stem cellsPopulationlcsh:MedicineAntineoplastic AgentsDrug resistanceCell SeparationCancer stem cellInternal medicinemedicineHumansIn patienteducationlcsh:ScienceAgedAged 80 and overSettore MED/04 - Patologia Generaleeducation.field_of_studyMultidisciplinaryLungbusiness.industrylcsh:RLiver NeoplasmsMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseIn vitroClinical trialPleural EffusionDrug Combinationsmedicine.anatomical_structureLymphatic MetastasisNeoplastic Stem CellsFeasibility Studieslcsh:QFemaleDrug Screening Assays AntitumorbusinessColorectal NeoplasmsResearch Article
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Trifluridine/tipiracil in earlier lines of chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer

2020

Oncologymedicine.medical_specialtyChemotherapyPyrrolidinesbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentMEDLINEHematologyTrifluridineBevacizumabAdvanced colorectal cancerDrug CombinationsOncologyInternal medicinemedicineHumansColorectal NeoplasmsbusinessThymineAnnals of Oncology
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Triple therapy with first-generation Protease Inhibitors for patients with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C: Recommendations of the Italian Association…

2013

AbstractThe first-generation Protease Inhibitors Boceprevir and Telaprevir administered in triple therapy regimens with Peg-interferon alpha and Ribavirin have been proven effective in increasing the rate of Sustained Virological Response in both naive and treatment-experienced patients with chronic genotype-1 hepatitis C. However, at the individual level, the therapeutic advantage of triple therapy is highly variable and results from the combination of multiple factors related to the characteristics of patient, viral status and liver disease.The recommendations presented are promoted by the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver, with the aim to help the physician in the decision-m…

Oncologymedicine.medical_specialtyProlinePegylated-interferonAlpha interferonHepacivirusPharmacologyAntiviral AgentsTelaprevirTelaprevirPolyethylene GlycolsHCV THERAPYchemistry.chemical_compoundLiver diseaseDrug TherapyPegylated interferonBoceprevirInternal medicineRibavirinmedicineHumansProtease InhibitorsChronicBoceprevir; Cirrhosis; Hepatitis C; Pegylated-interferon; Ribavirin; Telaprevir; Antiviral Agents; Drug Carriers; Drug Therapy Combination; Hepacivirus; Hepatitis C Chronic; Humans; Interferon-alpha; Oligopeptides; Polyethylene Glycols; Proline; Protease Inhibitors; Ribavirin; Gastroenterology; HepatologyBoceprevirDrug CarriersHepatologybusiness.industryRibavirinGastroenterologyInterferon-alphaHepatitis CHepatologyHepatitis C Chronicmedicine.diseaseHepatitis CCirrhosischemistryCombinationDrug Therapy CombinationbusinessOligopeptidesmedicine.drug
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Retrospective Study of Regorafenib Versus TAS-102 Efficacy and Safety in Chemorefractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Patients: A Multi-instit…

2021

INTRODUCTION: There have been significant developments in colorectal cancer (CRC) research over the last few years, with the introduction of new agents that have been prolonged median overall survival of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). These therapies have improved patient outcomes; however, despite significant progress in strategies for cancer treatment, their use is limited by development of resistant mechanism. Almost 30% of patients with refractory mCRC will remain good candidates for further treatment. Regorafenib and TAS-102 are novel antitumor agents for patients with refractory mCRC. However, it is unclear which patients may derive a survival benefit from these drugs in real-li…

Oncologymedicine.medical_specialtyPyrrolidinesReal Life Clinical dataPyridinesColorectal cancerTrifluridinechemistry.chemical_compoundRefractoryInternal medicineRegorafenibmedicineHumansUracilRetrospective Studiesbusiness.industryPhenylurea CompoundsGastroenterologyRetrospective cohort studymedicine.diseaseTAS-102Disease controlCancer treatmentClinical trialDrug CombinationsOncologychemistrymCRCCohortchemorefractoryregorafenibColorectal NeoplasmsbusinessThymine
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Therapeutic algorithms for chronic hepatitis C in the DAA era during the current economic crisis: whom to treat? How to treat? When to treat?

2012

The advent of triple therapy (TT) with first-generation protease inhibitors boceprevir (BOC) and telaprevir (TVR) in addition to pegylated interferon and ribavirin resulted in a significant gain in terms of sustained virological response (SVR) when treating naive or previous treated patients with genotype 1 (G1) chronic hepatitis C (CHC). This gain is partly balanced by the increased complexity of treatment and by the raised costs and risks of therapy, making necessary to optimize the indication to TT. Specifically, the identification of patient needing to TT over DT, the choice of the more correct therapeutic approach according to baseline and on treatment SVR predictors, and the timing of…

Oncologymedicine.medical_specialtyReviewPharmacologyAntiviral AgentsTelaprevirVirological responsechemistry.chemical_compoundMedical microbiologyChronic hepatitisPegylated interferonInternal medicineBoceprevirmedicineHumansbusiness.industryRibavirinHepatitis C ChronicDAA HCVEconomic RecessionInfectious DiseaseschemistryPractice Guidelines as TopicDrug Therapy CombinationbusinessAlgorithmsmedicine.drug
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