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Rare exon 18 G719A and exon 21 L833V compound EGFR mutations show favorable response to Third-Generation TKI Furmonertinib: A case report and literature review

  • Case Report

EGFR exon 19 deletions and exon 21 point mutations are the most common mutations in lung adenocarcinoma, with patients deriving significant clinical benefits from EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). However, the efficacy of TKIs in rare …

Evaluation of the anti-leukemia activity and underlying mechanisms of the novel perinucleolar compartment inhibitor CTI-2 in acute myeloid leukemia

  • Research

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignant clonal hematological tumor originating from immature myeloid cells and is the most prevalent type of leukemia in adults. Traditional chemotherapy regimens based on cytarabine and anthracycline agents are …

Clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of nivolumab induced immune encephalitis

  • Research

Immune encephalitis (IE) is an immune-mediated adverse events (irAEs) linked to nivolumab therapy, and its clinical characteristics remain unclear. This study aimed to analyze the clinical patterns of nivolumab-induced IE to inform diagnosis …

First-in-human, phase 1 dose escalation study of SL-279252, a hexameric PD1-Fc-OX40L fusion protein, in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphoma

  • Research

SL-279252 is a bifunctional hexameric fusion protein adjoining the extracellular domains of PD-1 and OX40L via an inert IgG4 derived Fc domain. A Phase 1 dose escalation study was conducted in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors or …

From development to clinical success: the journey of established and next-generation BTK inhibitors

Over the past decade, Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) has emerged as a pivotal therapeutic target for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases, given its essential role in B-cell development and function. Dysregulation of BTK signalling is …

Retrospective analysis of clinical features of nivolumab-induced immune-related pancreatitis

  • Research

To study the clinical features of nivolumab-induced immune-related pancreatitis and to provide evidence for its recognition and treatment. Cases of nivolumab-induced pancreatitis were collected by searching Chinese and English databases until …

A novel anti-HER2/EGFR bispecific antibody–drug conjugate demonstrates promising antitumor efficacy and overcomes resistance to HER2- or EGFR-targeted ADCs

  • Research

HER2 and EGFR are frequently co-expressed in various tumors. While antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting HER2, such as T-DM1 and T-Dxd, have shown remarkable antitumor effects in clinical responses, their effectiveness is constrained by drug …

A phase I dose-escalation and expansion study of RMX1002, a selective E-type prostanoid receptor 4 antagonist, as monotherapy and in combination with anti-PD-1 antibody in advanced solid tumors

  • Open Access
  • Research

RMX1002 (grapiprant) is a selective E-type prostanoid receptor 4 (EP4) antagonist and a promising candidate for cancer therapy, potentially enhancing anti-tumor immune responses. This study aimed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics …

Challenging and new opportunities for prodrug technology

  • Review

Research on prodrug technology has opened new avenues for site-directed chemotherapy rather than systemic chemotherapy. This distinctive strategy allows drug delivery to be activated by light-, irradiation-, or ultrasound (US)-tunable chemistries …

Progress of KRAS G12C inhibitors in the treatment of refractory colorectal cancer and strategies for drug resistance response

  • Review

Colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the world. Early screening and detection of tumours, active surgical radical treatment, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are performed based on …

Cardioprotective effects of PARP inhibitors for platinum-agent induced cardiotoxicity

  • Research

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors may have cardioprotective properties. This study aimed to evaluate the potential cardioprotective effects of PARP inhibitors in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer treated with platinum-based …

HDAC6 inhibition through WT161 synergizes with temozolomide, induces apoptosis, reduces cell motility, and decreases β-catenin levels in glioblastoma cells

  • Research

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) accounts for 70% of all primary malignancies of the central nervous system. Current treatment strategies involve surgery followed by chemotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ); however, the median survival after treatment …

Efficacy and safety of fruquintinib plus capecitabine as first-line treatment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer ineligible for intravenous chemotherapy: a two-stage, single-armed, phase II study

  • Research

Fruquintinib has been recommended for treating refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. This single-arm, phase II study explored for the first time whether fruquintinib combined with capecitabine could be used as a first-line treatment for …

DYNC2H1 mutation as a potential predictive biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitor efficacy in NSCLC and melanoma

  • Research

Dynein cytoplasmic 2 heavy chain 1 (DYNC2H1) is reported to play a potential role in cancer immunotherapy. However, the association between DYNC2H1 mutation and the clinical benefit of immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and …

Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of pembrolizumab induced autoimmune encephalitis

  • Research

Pembrolizumab has shown links to autoimmune encephalitis (AE), yet the exact clinical characteristics remain unclear. This study examines the clinical features of pembrolizumab-induced AE to enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic strategies.

Anti-PD-L1 envafolimab combined with anti-VEGF suvemcitug in pretreated solid tumors and hepatocellular carcinoma: an open-label phase II study with safety run-in stage

  • Research

Primary liver cancer is the sixth most common malignancy globally, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounting for approximately 80% of all cases [ 1 ]. Aberrant angiogenesis plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and recurrence of solid …