Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 895 - 895
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Background:
There
are
limited
real-world
data
(RWD)
regarding
the
use
of
cyclin-dependent
kinase
(CDK)
4/6
inhibitors
in
western
Balkan.
The
aim
our
study
was
thus
to
analyze
factors
influencing
progression-free
survival
(PFS)
and
overall
(OS),
along
with
differences
adverse
effects
CDK
therapy
a
tertiary
healthcare
center
Croatia.
Methods:
We
evaluated
medical
demographic
for
163
consecutive
patients
metastatic
breast
cancer
treated
CDK4/6
at
least
one
month,
from
October
2018,
after
drug
became
available
Eligible
were
those
who
palbociclib,
ribociclib,
or
abemaciclib.
Results:
median
PFS
treatment
2.2
years
(95%
CI
1.8–3.3),
longest
ongoing
5.4
years.
Treatment
first
line
associated
longer
compared
second
beyond
(HR
0.50,
95%
0.3–0.9),
without
liver
metastasis
exhibited
0.46,
0.2–0.8)
(both
p
<
0.05).
Regarding
choice
inhibitors,
ribociclib
palbociclib
0.49,
0.29–0.82)
(p
=
0.0032),
although
effect
not
statistically
significant
when
separating
first-line
0.59,
0.29–1.2),
second-
later-line
(0.49,
0.15–1.55);
trend
present
both
lines,
however.
presence
0.04),
initial
luminal
A
grade
0.039),
time
up
5
0.002)
only
that
remained
multivariate
analysis.
Median
OS
since
diagnosis
disease
4.5
3.9–6.3),
start
3.7
3.4–4.4),
while
15.8
13.8–18.3).
no
difference
based
on
inhibitor
0.44)
adjuvant
hormonal
0.12),
nonsignificant
better
regardless
whether
it
first-
second/later-line
therapies
>
In
analysis,
0.0003)
under
primary
0.03)
worse
OS.
Conclusions:
Our
provides
RWD
HR+/HER2−
cancer.
To
best
knowledge,
there
Balkan;
thus,
valuable
everyday
clinical
practice
this
region
Europe,
bridging
gap
between
randomized
trials
reality
Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Cyclin-dependent
kinase
4/6
inhibitors
(CDK4/6i)
have
revolutionized
the
treatment
of
hormone-receptor
positive
(HR+),
HER2
negative
(HER2−)
metastatic
breast
cancer,
and
are
now
also
established
agents
in
high-risk
intermediate-risk
HR+
early
cancer.
Several
strategies
regarding
CDK4/6i
combinations
or
continuation
beyond
progression
been
successfully
evaluated
setting,
considered
a
standard
care.
Mechanism
action
resistance
mechanisms
against
addition
to
endocrine
represent
an
important
research
topic,
for
Clinically,
efficient
substances
that
usually
well
tolerated.
However,
side
effects
differing
between
reported,
might
lead
discontinuation,
including
disease
setting.
In
adjuvant
palbociclib
has
not
improved
outcomes,
whereas
large
randomized
phase
III
trials
demonstrated
significant
disease-free
survival
benefit
ribociclib
(NATALEE
trial)
abemaciclib
(monarchE
trial).
Patient
selection,
duration,
backbone
therapy,
other
study
details
differ
these
pivotal
trials.
This
review
focuses
on
both
scientific
background
as
all
available
clinical
data
CDK4/6i,
with
particular
emphasis
their
use
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 120 - 120
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Acral
melanoma
is
a
distinct
subtype
of
cutaneous
malignant
that
uniquely
occurs
on
ultraviolet
(UV)-shielded,
glabrous
skin
the
palms,
soles,
and
nail
beds.
While
acral
only
accounts
for
2–3%
all
melanomas,
it
represents
most
common
among
darker-skinned,
non-Caucasian
individuals.
Unlike
other
does
not
arise
from
UV
radiation
exposure
accordingly
associated
with
relatively
low
tumor
mutational
burden.
Recent
advances
in
genomic,
transcriptomic,
epigenomic
sequencing
have
revealed
genetic
alterations
unique
to
melanoma,
including
novel
driver
genes,
high
copy
number
variations,
complex
chromosomal
rearrangements.
This
review
synthesizes
current
knowledge
clinical
features,
epidemiology,
treatment
approaches
focus
pathogenesis
gives
rise
its
landscape.
These
findings
highlight
need
deepen
our
molecular
understanding
better
target
this
challenging
melanoma.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Abstract
Cyclin
dependent
kinase
2
(CDK2)
regulates
cell
cycle
and
is
an
emerging
target
for
cancer
therapy.
There
are
relatively
small
numbers
of
tumor
models
that
exhibit
strong
dependence
on
CDK2
undergo
G1
arrest
following
inhibition.
The
expression
P16INK4A
cyclin
E1
determines
this
sensitivity
to
co-expression
these
genes
occurs
in
breast
patients
highlighting
their
clinical
significance
as
predictive
biomarkers
CDK2-targeted
therapies.
In
genetically
independent
CDK2,
pharmacological
inhibitors
suppress
proliferation
by
inducing
4N
increasing
the
expressions
phospho-CDK1
(Y15)
B1.
CRISPR
screens
identify
loss
a
mediator
resistance
inhibitor,
INX-315.
Furthermore,
deletion
reverses
G2/M
block
induced
restores
proliferation.
Complementary
drug
define
multiple
means
cooperate
with
inhibition
beyond
G1/S.
These
include
depletion
mitotic
regulators
well
CDK4/6
phases
cycle.
Overall,
study
underscores
two
fundamentally
distinct
features
response
conditioned
context
could
serve
basis
differential
therapeutic
strategies
wide
range
cancers.
Abstract
Dysregulation
of
the
cell
cycle
machinery,
particularly
overactivation
cyclin-dependent
kinases
4
and
6
(CDK4/6),
is
a
hallmark
breast
cancer
pathogenesis.
The
introduction
CDK4/6
inhibitors
has
transformed
treatment
landscape
for
hormone
receptor-positive
by
effectively
targeting
abnormal
progression.
However,
despite
their
initial
clinical
success,
drug
resistance
remains
significant
challenge,
with
no
reliable
biomarkers
available
to
predict
response
or
guide
strategies
managing
resistant
populations.
Consequently,
numerous
studies
have
sought
investigate
mechanisms
driving
optimize
therapeutic
use
improve
patient
outcomes.
Here
we
examine
molecular
regulating
cycle,
current
applications
in
cancer,
key
contributing
resistance.
Furthermore,
discuss
emerging
predictive
highlight
potential
directions
overcoming
enhancing
efficacy.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
in
women
worldwide,
highlighting
crucial
need
for
novel
and
effective
treatments.
In
this
study,
we
look
at
ability
four
natural
compounds
i.e.
Berberine,
Curcumin,
Withaferin
A,
Ellagic
Acid
to
target
important
breast
biomarkers
such
as
B-cell
lymphoma
2
(BCL-2),
programmed
death-ligand
1
(PDL-1),
cyclin-dependent
kinase
4/6
(CDK4/6)
fibroblast
growth
factor
receptor
(FGFR).
These
indicators
have
roles
tumor
development,
survival,
immune
response,
cell
cycle
control,
making
them
potential
targets
future
Our
study
employs
a
variety
techniques,
including
pharmacokinetic
profiling
(ADME),
molecular
docking,
dynamics
simulations,
determine
how
successful
these
drugs
could
be
therapy.
The
investigation
found
that
Berberine
stand
out
due
their
high
absorption
solubility,
implying
they
suitable
clinical
application.
When
ran
docking
discovered
substantial
connections
between
chemicals
proteins.
Additionally,
has
binding
affinity
-
9.3
kcal/mol
BCL-2,
indicating
it
can
impair
protein's
cell-protective
activities.
Acid,
on
other
hand,
an
even
higher
PDL-1
9.8
kcal/mol,
showing
may
able
increase
responses
against
tumors.
Molecular
simulations
over
100
ns
demonstrated
stability
protein-ligand
complexes.
Interestingly,
was
more
structurally
stable
than
throughout
simulations.
We
consistent
interactions
key
residues
For
example,
(CID:
5281855)
established
persistent
linkages
with
LYS43,
ASP163,
VAL27,
whereas
2353)
interacted
ALA41,
LEU152
simulation.
conclusion,
combination
good
pharmacokinetics,
robust
biomarkers,
complexes
makes
interesting
candidates
further
inhibitors
treatment.
findings
establish
framework
research
into
inventive
techniques
effectively
combating
cancer.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 9245 - 9256
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Objective:
The
study
aimed
to
develop
a
physiologically
based
pharmacokinetic
(PBPK)
model
predict
steady
state
trough
concentrations
(Cmin)
and
CDK4/6
occupancy
in
plasma
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
for
abemaciclib
(ABE)
its
three
active
metabolites.
Additionally,
biomarker
was
constructed
simulate
changes
pRB
TOPO-IIα
expression.
Methods:
population
PBPK
models
of
ABE
were
developed
using
physicochemical,
pharmacokinetics
(PK),
occupancy,
biomarker,
physiological
properties.
These
then
validated
four
clinical
PK
studies,
two
CSF
one
clinically
observed
expression
change
patients.
Results:
showed
good
consistency
with
data,
most
prediction-to-observation
ratios
falling
within
the
range
0.5
2.0
AUC,
Cmax,
Cmin
CSF.
Key
factors
affecting
total
analytes
(sum
metabolites)
identified
as
CYP3A4,
ABCB1,
ABCG2
expression,
albumin
levels.
simulations
suggested
that
optimal
dosing
regimen
brain
metastatic
breast
cancer
(MBC)
is
either
150
or
200
mg
twice
daily
(BID).
Conclusions:
successfully
simulated
profiles
metabolites
CSD,
determined
MBC.
Overall,The
can
provide
important
insights
personalized
strategies,
contributing
improved
treatment
efficacy
safety
patients,
particularly
those
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 774 - 774
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Despite
significant
progress,
prostate
cancer
remains
a
leading
cause
of
death.
Cyclin-dependent
kinase
(CDK)
4/6
inhibitors,
which
are
already
approved
for
the
treatment
hormone
receptor-positive
breast
cancer,
undergoing
extensive
testing
as
monotherapy
and
in
various
combinations
potentially
valuable
modality
patients.
Thus
far,
limited
number
these
studies
have
published
results,
been
largely
disappointing.
In
this
review,
we
describe
biologic
rationale
use
CDK4/6
inhibitors
existing
clinical
data
describing
their
ongoing
trials
combination
cancer.
particular,
focus
on
possible
resistance
mechanisms
that
may
be
particularly
relevant
patients,
to
de
novo
acquired
resistance,
highlight
novel
strategies
can
overcome
resistance.
Current
actively
working
(1)
refine
role
patients;
(2)
develop
new
other
cell-cycle
targets,
such
CDK2
CDK7;
(3)
explore
therapies
with
pathways,
PI3K
or
MAPK.
Further
genomic
subtyping
advanced
will
likely
shed
light
subsets
patients
most
benefit
from
cell-cycle-targeted
agents.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 760 - 760
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
the
most
common
malignant
neoplasm
worldwide
and
prevalent
one
among
women.
It
represents
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
death
females.
Cyclin-dependent
kinase
4
6
inhibitors
disrupt
cell
cycle,
inducing
cellular
senescence
and,
ultimately,
apoptosis.
Consequently,
they
have
become
a
novel
type
adjuvant
therapy
for
treatment
advanced
or
metastatic
breast
characterised
by
positive
hormone
receptors
human
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
2
(HER-2)
negative.
A
systematic
review
was
conducted,
analysing
available
literature
on
cyclin-dependent
published
over
last
five
years.
The
aim
to
evaluate
efficacy
safety
adding
these
drugs
standard
endocrine
this
pathology.
combination
with
shown
improve
progression-free
survival,
overall
chemotherapy-free
intervals
in
patients
who
received
therapy.
addition
CDK4/6
HER-2
negative
significantly
improved
PFS,
median
compared
use
hormonal
treatments
alone
placebo.
Currently,
are
becoming
established
as
new
pathology,
offering
lower
toxicity
than
chemotherapy.
However,
it
necessary
deeply
investigate
mechanisms
resistance
develop
effective
therapies
overcome
them.