Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 2593 - 2605
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Background:
Cisplatin
(CP)
is
used
to
treat
various
solid
tumors
but
associated
with
nephrotoxicity,
which
varies
dose
and
duration.
Vitex
Agnus
castus
(VAC)
berries,
known
for
their
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
properties,
may
alleviate
CP-induced
renal
toxicity.
Objective:
To
investigate
the
gender-specific
responses
cisplatin-induced
nephrotoxicity
evaluate
VAC
extract's
nephroprotective
effects.
Methods:
Four-month-old
Wistar
rats
(n=36)
(24
male,
12
female)
were
used.
In
phase
1,
gender-based
differences
in
assessed.
The
gender
group
higher
was
selected
2
VAC's
properties.
Animals
randomly
grouped
as
Normal
Control
(6
males
&
6
females),
CP
females)
received
(7
mg/kg
bw)
injection,
(received
165
bw
7
days
daily),
CP+VAC
(CP
injection
followed
by
orally
days).
Results:
CP-treated
male
showed
significantly
plasma
creatinine,
urea,
BUN
levels
(p<0.05)
than
controls,
while
female
slight
increases.
Male
chosen
2,
where
treatment
post-CP
lowered
kidney
function
parameters,
though
not
compared
controls.
Histopathology
revealed
severe
tubular
damage
dilation
kidneys
Conclusion:
causes
acute
injury,
showing
more
nephrotoxicity.
extract
reduced
biochemical
markers
of
did
reverse
damage,
suggesting
potential
mitigation
some
Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(2), P. 518 - 526
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
To
investigate
the
risk
of
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
in
patients
with
cancer
following
initiation
proton
pump
inhibitors
(PPIs)
and
potassium-competitive
acid
blocker
(PCAB),
considering
sex
anti-cancer
drug
use.
We
conducted
a
self-controlled
case-series
study
using
Japan
Medical
Data
Center
claims
data
from
12422
who
were
prescribed
PPIs
or
PCAB
between
January
2017
December
2019.
Considering
timing
PPI
PCAB,
control
period
(days
-120
to
-1),
1
0
+30),
2
+31
+365)
defined.
assess
incidence
rate
ratio
(IRR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
as
ratio,
we
adjusted
for
drugs
AKI.
Additionally,
also
examined
differences
identify
AKI
was
observed
[2.05
(1.12-3.72),
p
=
0.0192],
but
slight
reduction
noted
[0.60
(0.36-1.00),
0.0481].
A
sex-specific
increase
only
males
during
[2.18
(1.10-4.32),
0.0260],
[0.48
(0.26-0.89),
0.0200].
identified
an
increased
starting
particularly
within
30
d
after
initiation,
emphasizing
need
vigilant
monitoring
management
this
patient
population.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 595 - 610
Published: March 23, 2024
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
frequently
develops
in
patients
receiving
cancer
therapy
and
requires
a
wide
differential
diagnosis
due
to
possible
role
of
unique
drug-related
factors,
addition
common
pre-
post-renal
causes.
Rapid
development
new
molecular
targeted
anti-cancer
drugs
immunotherapies
has
opened
unprecedented
possibilities
treatment
at
the
price
an
increased
spectrum
renal
side
effects.
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(9), P. 1359 - 1365
Published: July 1, 2024
To
investigate
the
impact
of
cumulative
cisplatin
dose
on
clinical
outcomes
in
locally
advanced
cervical
cancer
patients
undergoing
definitive
chemoradiotherapy.
A
retrospective
analysis
was
conducted
654
with
stage
IB3-IVA
disease
treated
Radiotherapy
applied
as
external
beam
pelvic
or
without
para-aortic
radiotherapy
and
brachytherapy.
Concomitant
chemotherapy
form
weekly
3
cisplatin.
Data
demographics,
treatment
protocols,
dose,
adverse
effects,
survival
were
collected.
Statistical
analyses,
including
univariate
multivariate
Cox
regression
models,
used
to
assess
factors
influencing
progression
free
overall
survival.
The
median
210mg
(range
40-320),
≥200mg
503
(76.9%)
patients.
Median
follow-up
35
months
1-150).
5year
rates
66.9%
77.1%,
respectively.
Multivariate
identified
poor
performance
status,
non-squamous
cell
histology,
presence
lymph
node
metastases,
hemoglobin
<10g/dL
before
chemoradiotherapy
prognostic
for
both
whole
group.
When
III
cases
evaluated
separately,
<200mg
found
be
a
significant
factor
(hazard
ratio
1.79,
95%confidence
interval
1.1
3.0,
p=0.031).
Our
study
showed
that
>200mg,
particularly
significantly
improved
Factors
such
anemia,
toxicity
related
challenges,
comorbidities
critical
considerations
planning.
These
findings
emphasize
balance
between
maximizing
therapeutic
efficacy
managing
toxicity,
guiding
personalized
approaches
cancer.
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1077 - 1077
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Acute
liver
injury
is
an
increasing
global
health
problem.
It
a
widespread
side
effect
of
cisplatin
treatment
in
the
clinic
and
can
lead
to
failure
if
not
treated
promptly.
Previous
studies
have
revealed
that
green
tea
protect
some
organs
from
treatments.
However,
potential
white
prevent
negative
effects
acute
has
been
addressed
so
far.
The
purpose
this
study
was
investigate
reduction
cisplatin-induced
rats
receiving
tea.
Female
Sprague
Dawley
with
similar
weight
were
selected
study.
Twenty-four
divided
into
three
groups
eight
animals
each
ad
libitum
nutrition
provided.
control
given
tap
water
only,
while
+
group
received
at
0.5%
weight/volume
concentration
for
four
weeks.
At
end
fourth
week,
single
dose
(7
mg/kg)
via
intraperitoneal
route.
Five
days
after
procedure,
anesthetized.
Liver
tissues
blood
samples
collected,
which
used
biochemical
histopathological
analyses.
According
results,
tissue
MDA
GSH,
serum
ALT,
AST
levels
significantly
increased
compared
group.
Compared
group,
although
MDA,
AST,
GSH
lower
only
statistically
different.
examination
immunohistochemical
findings
apoptotic
cells,
vascular
congestion,
sinusoidal
dilatation
This
adverse
event
decreased
In
conclusion,
exhibits
ameliorating
on
injury.
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 865 - 865
Published: July 10, 2024
Thrombotic
microangiopathy
(TMA)
is
an
anatomopathological
lesion
mediated
by
endothelial
dysfunction
and
characterized
the
creation
of
microthrombi
in
small
vessels.
In
patients
with
cancer,
it
may
be
due
to
toxicity
secondary
chemotherapy,
tumor
embolization,
or
hematopoietic
progenitor
transplantation.
Cancer-associated
TMA
underestimated
entity
that
generally
appears
final
stages
disease,
although
also
initial
manifestation
underlying
cancer.
Support
treatment
necessary
all
cases
and,
depending
on
cause,
different
targeted
therapies
used.
The
prognosis
very
poor.
this
article
we
present
a
comprehensive
review
existing
literature
physiological
mechanisms
cancer-associated
TMA.
Afterwards,
five
clinical
will
presented
who
developed
were
diagnosed
our
Department
2023.
We
discussion
causes
triggered
condition,
possible
reasons
behind
underestimation
pathology,
measures
adopted.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1256 - 1256
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Cisplatin,
a
common
chemotherapy
agent,
is
well
known
to
cause
severe
side
effects
in
the
gastrointestinal
and
nervous
systems
due
its
toxic
pro-inflammatory
effects.
Although
pharmacological
manipulation
of
endocannabinoid
system
(ECS)
can
alleviate
these
effects,
how
affects
ECS
components
remains
poorly
understood.
Our
aim
was
evaluate
changes.
Methods:
Male
Wistar
rats
received
cisplatin
(5
mg/kg,
i.p.)
or
saline
on
day
0
(D0).
Immediately
after,
serial
X-rays
were
taken
for
24
h
Body
weight
recorded
(D0,
D1,
D2
D7)
behavioural
tests
performed
D4.
On
D7,
animals
euthanized,
tissue,
dorsal
root
ganglia
(DRGs)
brain
areas
collected.
Expression
genes
related
assessed
via
Rt-PCR,
while
LC-MS/MS
used
analyse
N-acylethanolamine
levels
tissue
plasma.
Results:
Animals
treated
with
showed
reduction
body
weight.
Cisplatin
reduced
gastric
emptying
during
D0
decreased
MAGL
gene
expression
antrum
at
D7.
Despite
not
causing
mechanical
heat
sensitivity,
we
observed
alterations
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
DRGs
similar
those
seen
other
chronic
pain
conditions,
including
an
increased
CB1
L4/L5
PFC.
Conclusions:
A
single
dose
i.p.),
subnoxious,
but
capable
inducing
acute
caused
changes
both
systems.
Modulating
could
potentially
prevent
chemotherapy-induced
toxicity.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Abstract
Cisplatin
is
an
effective
chemotherapeutic
drug
for
the
treatment
of
bladder
cancer,
though
cisplatin-induced
nephrotoxicity
(CIN)
occurs
in
approximately
20-30%
patients,
limiting
its
clinical
use.
Evidence
has
shown
that
cytochrome
P450
2E1
(CYP2E1),
a
metabolism
enzyme
expressed
proximal
tubules,
mediates
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
during
injury.
Previously,
we
showed
repurposed
4-methylpyrazole
(4MP;
fomepizole)
blocks
CYP2E1
activity
and
prevents
acetaminophen-induced
liver
Here,
investigated
potential
protective
effects
4MP
against
CIN.
Male
female
C57BL/6J
mice
were
treated
with
single
20
mg/kg
dose
cisplatin
3
days
(acute)
or
9
mg/kg/week
4
weeks
(repeated
dosing
regimen)
without
50
as
co-treatment.
Our
findings
revealed
acute
induced
severe
histological
tubular
damage
elevated
plasma
BUN
creatinine
levels
male
mice,
but
not
mice.
This
difference
correlated
higher
basal
expression
kidneys
compared
to
We
also
found
increased
renal
inhibition
significantly
reduced
cell
death
primary
normal
human
kidney
cells.
By
contrast,
cancer
cells
do
express
CYP2E1,
did
interfere
cisplatin’s
anti-cancer
HTB9
study
highlights
critical
role
CIN
suggests
prophylactic
therapeutic
option
prevent
patients
affecting
anti-neoplastic
effect.
Impact
Statement
demonstrates
(CYP2E1)
mechanistic
target
prevention
(CIN).
It
indicates
plays
important
mediating
sex-specific
differences
Finally,
this
reveals
targeting
4methylpyrazole
offers
promising
approach
reducing
settings
while
preserving
efficacy
cisplatin.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4078 - 4078
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Cisplatin-based
chemotherapy
has
long
been
the
standard
first-line
(1L)
treatment
for
metastatic
urothelial
carcinoma
(mUC).
However,
up
to
50%
of
patients
with
mUC
may
be
ineligible
cisplatin
owing
comorbidities,
necessitating
alternative
primary
options.
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
have
emerged
as
a
vital
those
unable
receive
cisplatin.
Nevertheless,
prognosis
advanced
UC
remains
dire
and
challenges
persist
in
optimizing
1L
therapy.
Recent
medical
advancements
redirected
attention
towards
innovative
drug
combinations
mUC.
The
combination
enfortumab
vedotin
(EV)
pembrolizumab
shown
significantly
improved
overall
progression-free
survival
rates
compared
alone.
This
can
used
who
are
cisplatin-ineligible
or
require
alternatives
chemotherapy.
While
platinum-based
continues
essential
many
patients,
approval
EV
treatments
signifies
major
breakthrough
cancer
care.
These
therapies
offer
enhanced
outcomes
terms
response
highlight
increasing
relevance
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regimens
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provides
an
exhaustive
overview
current
landscape
explores
new
therapeutic
strategies,
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clinical
decision-making
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