Synthesis and biological evaluation of hybrids from farnesylthiosalicylic acid and hydroxylcinnamic acid with dual inhibitory activities of Ras-related signaling and phosphorylated NF-κB

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (25) ◽  
pp. 4517-4530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Ling ◽  
Zhiqiang Wang ◽  
Xuemin Wang ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Apoptosis Induction ◽  
Inhibitory Activities ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation

Hybrid 5f significantly inhibited both Ras-related signaling and phosphorylated NF-κB, which may synergistically contribute to its apoptosis induction and tumor growth inhibition in vitro and in vivo.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel dimeric and tetrameric cRGD–paclitaxel conjugates for integrin-assisted drug delivery

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (27) ◽  
pp. 7530-7541 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bianchi ◽  
D. Arosio ◽  
P. Perego ◽  
M. De Cesare ◽  
N. Carenini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Design Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation

Novel RGD–PTX multivalent conjugates, presenting enhanced binding for an αvβ3 integrin, have been reported. In vivo evaluation of 3b showed tumor growth inhibition through administering one-third of the PTX dose.

scholarly journals Highly Differentiated Anti-CD47 Antibody, AO-176, Potently Inhibits Hematologic Malignancies Alone and in Combination

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1844-1844
Author(s):  
John Richards ◽  
Myriam N Bouchlaka ◽  
Robyn J Puro ◽  
Ben J Capoccia ◽  
Ronald R Hiebsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Equity Ownership

AO-176 is a highly differentiated, humanized anti-CD47 IgG2 antibody that is unique among agents in this class of checkpoint inhibitors. AO-176 works by blocking the "don't eat me" signal, the standard mechanism of anti-CD47 antibodies, but also by directly killing tumor cells. Importantly, AO-176 binds preferentially to tumor cells, compared to normal cells, and binds even more potently to tumors in their acidic microenvironment (low pH). Hematological neoplasms are the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancers in both men and women and account for approximately 10% of all cancers. Here we describe AO-176, a highly differentiated anti-CD47 antibody that potently targets hematologic cancers in vitro and in vivo. As a single agent, AO-176 not only promotes phagocytosis (15-45%, EC50 = 0.33-4.1 µg/ml) of hematologic tumor cell lines (acute myeloid leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and T cell leukemia) but also directly targets and kills tumor cells (18-46% Annexin V positivity, EC50 = 0.63-10 µg/ml) in a non-ADCC manner. In combination with agents targeting CD20 (rituximab) or CD38 (daratumumab), AO-176 mediates enhanced phagocytosis of lymphoma and multiple myeloma cell lines, respectively. In vivo, AO-176 mediates potent monotherapy tumor growth inhibition of hematologic tumors including Raji B cell lymphoma and RPMI-8226 multiple myeloma xenograft models in a dose-dependent manner. Concomitant with tumor growth inhibition, immune cell infiltrates were observed with elevated numbers of macrophage and dendritic cells, along with increased pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in AO-176 treated animals. When combined with bortezomib, AO-176 was able to elicit complete tumor regression (100% CR in 10/10 animals treated with either 10 or 25 mg/kg AO-176 + 1 mg/kg bortezomib) with no detectable tumor out to 100 days at study termination. Overall survival was also greatly improved following combination therapy compared to animals treated with bortezomib or AO-176 alone. These data show that AO-176 exhibits promising monotherapy and combination therapy activity, both in vitro and in vivo, against hematologic cancers. These findings also add to the previously reported anti-tumor efficacy exhibited by AO-176 in solid tumor xenografts representing ovarian, gastric and breast cancer. With AO-176's highly differentiated MOA and binding characteristics, it may have the potential to improve upon the safety and efficacy profiles relative to other agents in this class. AO-176 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT03834948) for the treatment of patients with select solid tumors. Disclosures Richards: Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership, Other: Salary. Bouchlaka:Arch Oncology Inc.: Consultancy, Equity Ownership. Puro:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Capoccia:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Hiebsch:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Donio:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Wilson:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Chakraborty:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Sung:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Pereira:Arch Oncology Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership.

Anti-Tumor Activity of the Aurora a Inhibitor MLN8237 in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Preclinical Models.

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 1592-1592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica J Huck ◽  
Mengkun Zhang ◽  
Marc L Hyer ◽  
Mark G Manfredi
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Tumor Model ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Aurora A ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
Xenograft Models

Abstract Aurora A kinase is a serine/threonine protein kinase that is essential for normal transit of cells through mitosis. In many tumor types the Aurora A gene is amplified and/or the protein is over-expressed. The Aurora A small-molecule inhibitor MLN8237 demonstrated robust tumor growth inhibition in xenograft models of solid tumors grown subcutaneously (S.C.) in immunocompromised mice. Here we explored the antitumor activity of MLN8237 in models of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) both in vitro and in vivo. In vivo three established DLBCL xenograft models (OCI-Ly7, OCI-Ly19, and WSU-DLCL2; all cells expressing luciferase) and a primary DLBCL tumor model PHTX-22-06 were tested using MLN8237 at different doses. Rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that is active against CD20+ malignant B cells and is a standard of care agent was used for comparison. Using these model systems, tumor cells were injected either I.V. (to evaluate disseminated disease), or S.C. in severe combined immunodeficient mice (SCID). Animals were dosed orally for 21 days with MLN8237 (QD or BID) at various doses, or Rituximab dosed at 10mg/kg IV (once/week) and tumor growth inhibition was monitored using either bioluminescent imaging for the disseminated models or vernier calipers for the S.C. models. Tumor growth inhibition by MLN8237 was dose dependent with 20 mg/kg bid being the most efficacious dose (TGI>100% in both disseminated OCI-Ly19 and WSU models). All animals in the OCI-Ly19 disseminated model 20 mg/kg BID treatment group demonstrated regressions and remained disease free until the end of the study, day 65. In this study the Rituximab treated animals were euthanized on day 31 due to a high level of tumor burden. In the primary tumor model, PHTX-22-06, MLN8237 dosed at 20 mg/kg BID was also the most efficacious with a TGI of 95%. Moreover, tumor growth inhibition was durable as determined by prolonged tumor growth delay (>50 days). Significant efficacy was achieved in all models tested, whether grown as disseminated or subcutaneous models. A noted increase in durability of response was observed with MLN8237 treatment when compared with previous data from solid tumor models. In vitro, MLN8237 treatment increased levels of apoptosis in the OCI-Ly19 cells in comparison to the solid tumor cell line HCT-116 (colon). Greater Annexin V positive cells and greater cleaved PARP and Caspase-3 signals were detected in the MLN8237 treated OCI-Ly19 cells when compared to HCT-116 cells. The demonstration of robust and durable anti-tumor activity in preclinical models treated with MLN8237 provides the basis for its clinical evaluation as a treatment option for DLBCL. MLN8237 is currently in multiple Phase I clinical trials.

scholarly journals Development of Multi-Engineered iPSC-Derived CAR-NK Cells for the Treatment of B-Cell Malignancies

Blood ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1729-1729
Author(s):  
Luis Borges ◽  
Mark A Wallet ◽  
Chiamin-Liao Bullaughey ◽  
Michael F Naso ◽  
Buddha Gurung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Nk Cells ◽  
Stock Options ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
B Cell Malignancies ◽  
Privately Held

Abstract Induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be differentiated into various somatic cells, including different immune cell types. We have engineered iPSC-derived NK cells with multiple features to generate therapeutic candidates designed to eliminate cancer cells while avoiding recognition by the host immune system. The unlimited replication capacity of iPSCs facilitates the engineering of several genetic modifications without the risk of driving cells to exhaustion as in the case of cell products derived from fully differentiated immune cells. Once all edits are completed, our cells are single-cell cloned and each clone is genetically characterized to select clones without off-target insertions or deletions. Following the genetic characterization, selected clones are differentiated and tested in vitro and in vivo to identify the final clinical candidate. The use of a single-cell iPSC clone enables the generation of a master cell bank producing a highly uniform cell product that can be made available off-the-shelf at any clinical site. CNTY-101 is an iPSC-derived CAR-NK clinical candidate for the treatment of B-cell malignancies. It incorporates six gene edits designed to improve persistence and functionality as well as safety. These modifications include edits to reduce graft rejection due to alloreactivity, the expression of a homeostatic cytokine to improve functionality and persistence, the introduction of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting CD19 to mediate tumor cell engagement and killing, as well a safety switch to eliminate the cells, if ever necessary. To prevent rejection by the patient's CD8 T cells, the beta-2-microbulin (ß2M) gene was disrupted with simultaneous insertion of a transgene encoding the HLA-E protein tethered with ß2M and a peptide. HLA-E was introduced to prevent NK cell cytotoxicity against the engineered cells, which lack HLA-I. For resistance to CD4 T cell-mediated allogenic immune rejection, the class II major histocompatibility complex transactivator (CIITA) gene was disrupted with simultaneous insertion of a transgene encoding the extra-cellular and transmembrane domains of EGFR, and the NK cell growth factor IL-15. EGFR provides an elimination tag that can be engaged by clinically approved anti-EGFR antibodies, such as cetuximab. Finally, the CAR transgene targeting the CD19 antigen was inserted into the AAVS1 safe harbor locus. Our data indicates that CNTY-101 iNK cells have strong antitumor activity against lymphoma cell lines both in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, CNTY-101 eliminates lymphoma cell lines through multiple rounds of killing without reaching exhaustion. Clones expressing higher levels of IL-15 tend to have better persistence and functionality, with some clones showing robust cytotoxicity for over fifteen rounds of serial killing. In vivo, the clones that demonstrated better in vitro serial killing tend to mediate the best anti-tumor activity in lymphoma xenograft models. Upon 3 weekly doses, the most active candidate clone demonstrated significant tumor growth inhibition after administration of fresh (91 % tumor growth inhibition) or cryopreserved cells (76 % tumor growth inhibition). The efficacy of the EGFR-safety switch was also investigated both in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, addition of cetuximab to co-cultures of IL-2-activated PBMC and cells mediated antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) in a concentration-dependent fashion, with an EC50 of 2 ng/ml. In vivo, there was a 96% reduction in the number of iPSC-derived CAR-NK cells in the lungs and a 95% reduction in the number of CAR-NK cells in the blood of mice that received cetuximab versus PBS-treated mice. In summary, CNTY-101 is a novel, multi-engineered, allogeneic CAR-iNK product candidate for the treatment of B-cell malignancies. It includes multiple immune evasion features to prevent recognition by the patient's immune system and expression of IL-15 to facilitate persistence and functionality. We have initiated GMP manufacturing of CNTY-101 and plan to enter clinical trials in 2022. Disclosures Borges: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Wallet: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Bullaughey: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Naso: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Gurung: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Keating: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Carton: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Wheeler: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Campion: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Mendonca: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Jessup: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Beqiri: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Chin: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Millar Quinn: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company. Morse: Century Therapeutics: Current Employment, Current holder of stock options in a privately-held company.

scholarly journals A Novel Monoclonal Antibody Targeting Cancer-Specific Plectin Has Potent Antitumor Activity in Ovarian Cancer

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha M. Perez ◽  
Julien Dimastromatteo ◽  
Charles N. Landen ◽  
Kimberly A. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
G1 Arrest ◽  
Anticancer Effects

Cancer-specific plectin (CSP) is a pro-tumorigenic protein selectively expressed on the cell surface of major cancers, including ovarian cancer (OC). Despite its assessable localization, abundance, and functional significance, the therapeutic efficacy of targeting CSP remains unexplored. Here, we generated and investigated the anticancer effects of a novel CSP-targeting monoclonal antibody, 1H11, in OC models. Its therapeutic efficacy as a monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy was evaluated in vitro using two OC cell lines and in vivo by a subcutaneous ovarian cancer model. 1H11 demonstrated rapid internalization and high affinity and specificity for both human and murine CSP. Moreover, 1H11 induced significant and selective cytotoxicity (EC50 = 260 nM), G0/G1 arrest, and decreased OC cell migration. Mechanistically, these results are associated with increased ROS levels and reduced activation of the JAK2-STAT3 pathway. In vivo, 1H11 decreased Ki67 expression, induced 65% tumor growth inhibition, and resulted in 30% tumor necrosis. Moreover, 1H11 increased chemosensitivity to cisplatin resulting in 60% greater tumor growth inhibition compared to cisplatin alone. Taken together, CSP-targeting with 1H11 exhibits potent anticancer activity against ovarian cancer and is deserving of future clinical development.

In vitro and in vivo tumor growth inhibition by a p16-mimicking peptide in p16INK4A-defective, pRb-positive human melanoma cells

2004 ◽  
Vol 202 (3) ◽  
pp. 922-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas M. Noonan ◽  
Anna Severino ◽  
Monica Morini ◽  
Alessandra Tritarelli ◽  
Lucrezia Manente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Human Melanoma ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Human Melanoma Cells

scholarly journals 446 Immunopeptidome changes mediated by a novel ERAP1 inhibitor leads to tumor growth inhibition

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A472-A472
Author(s):  
Peter Joyce ◽  
Lesley Young ◽  
Martin Quibell ◽  
Jason Shiers ◽  
Carmen Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Hla Class I ◽  
Class I ◽  
Tumor Growth Inhibition ◽  
Mouse Tumor ◽  
Cell Repertoire

BackgroundClinical data demonstrates increased antigen presentation diversity is a key factor in determining response rates to checkpoint inhibitors.1 In addition to tumour mutational burden/microsatellite instability, increased HLA heterozygosity and HLA evolutionary diversity are non-overlapping factors recently identified to further diversify the immunopeptidome and improve clinical response to checkpoint therapies.2 3 Endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1 (ERAP1) is an enzyme that trims peptides loaded into classical and nonclassical class I MHC molecules.4 5 Ablation of mouse ERAAP modifies the immunopeptidome, resulting in improved immunogenicity, generation of CD8 T cell responses and tumor growth inhibition.6 7 Recently identified selective small molecules potently inhibit ERAP1 across key species and haplotypes.8 We report the further profiling of lead candidate ERAP1 inhibitors in human primary T cell in vitro assays and in vivo tumor models in mice.MethodsHuman cancer cell lines treated with ERAP1 inhibitors in vitro or in vivo in xenograft mouse models were assessed by immunopeptidomics9 to profile peptide repertoire changes. Novel or upregulated peptides were also tested in human immunogenicity assays. FACS analysis of T cells stimulated with Tyrosinase mRNA transfected human dendritic cells ± ERAP1 inhibition was to assess T cell repertoire changes. ERAP1 inhibitor and anti PD-1 mAb combination was assessed in syngeneic mouse tumor models to investigate tumour growth inhibition and PD end-points (e.g. IHC).ResultsAnalysis of human cervical, lung, colorectal and melanoma cell lines carrying distinct HLA haplotypes demonstrates a consistent and profound effect of ERAP1 inhibition on the immunopeptidome. Novel and upregulated cancer associated antigens identified in association with multiple different HLA-A and B alleles stimulate IFNγ production in primary naïve human T cell immunogenicity assays. The impact of ERAP1 inhibition on the T cell repertoire to the melanoma antigen tyrosinase is ongoing. The combination of ERAP1 inhibitor and anti PD-1 mAb led to significant tumor growth inhibition in the CT26 syngeneic mouse tumor model that correlated with increased infiltration of T cells to the tumor. Further PD end-points to be analysed include immune gene array and TCR Vbeta repertoire.ConclusionsGrey Wolf ERAP1 inhibitors significantly modify the immunopeptidome both in vitro and in vivo across a broad range of HLA and tumor types. Combination of these inhibitors with anti PD-1 leads to significant T cell infiltration and tumor growth inhibition. Thus, ERAP1 mediated modulation of the immunopeptidome has the potential to drive anti tumor T cell responses and be a transformative immunotherapy.ReferencesRizvi N, Hellmann MD, Snyder A, et al. Mutational landscape determines sensitivity to PD-1 blockade in non–small cell lung cancer. Science. 2015;348(6230):124–128.Chowell D, Morris LGT, Grigg CM, et al. Patient HLA class I genotype influences cancer response to checkpoint blockade immunotherapy. Science 2018;359 (6375):582–587.Chowell D, Krishna C, Pierini F, et al. Evolutionary divergence of HLA class I genotype impacts efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Nature Medicine 2019;25(11):1715–1720.Shastri N, Nagarajan N, Lind KC, et al. Monitoring peptide processing for MHC class I molecules in the endoplasmic reticulum. Curr Opin Immunol 2014; 26:123–127.Mpakali A, Maben Z, Stern LJ, et al. Molecular pathways for antigenic peptide generation by ER aminopeptidase 1. Mol Immunol 2018; 13:50–57.James E, Bailey I, Sugiyarto G, et al. Induction of protective antitumor immunity through attenuation of ERAAP function. J Immunol 2013;190(11):5839–5846.Manguso RT, Pope HW, Zimmer MD, et al. In vivo CRISPR screening identifies Ptpn2 as a cancer immunotherapy target. Nature 2017;547(7664):413–418.Leonard, H Remtulla A, Poynton F, et al. AACR Annual Meeting 2020.Purcell AW, Ramarathinam SH, Ternette N. Mass spectrometry–based identification of MHC-bound peptides for immunopeptidomics. Nat Protoc 2019;14(6):1687–1707.

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