ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(50), P. 49662 - 49673
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
RET
receptor
tyrosine
kinase
is
crucial
for
nerve
and
tissue
development
but
can
be
an
important
oncogenic
driver.
This
study
focuses
on
exploring
the
design
principles
of
potent
inhibitors
through
molecular
docking
3D-QSAR
modeling
5,6-fused
bicyclic
heteroaromatic
derivatives.
First
all,
49
different
substructures
were
collected
from
five
data
sources
selected
simulations.
QSAR
models
built
3399
conformers
952
using
partial
least-squares
method
statistically
evaluated.
The
optimal
model
exhibited
high
predictive
performance,
with
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(12)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Cancer
stands
as
a
serious
malady,
posing
substantial
risks
to
human
well-being
and
survival.
This
underscores
the
paramount
necessity
explore
investigate
novel
antitumor
medications.
Nitrogen-containing
compounds,
especially
those
derived
from
natural
sources,
form
highly
significant
category
of
agents.
Among
these,
agents
with
six-membered
aromatic
nitrogen
heterocycles
have
consistently
attracted
attention
chemists
pharmacologists.
Accordingly,
we
present
comprehensive
summary
synthetic
strategies
clinical
implications
these
compounds
in
this
review.
entails
an
in-depth
analysis
synthesis
pathways
for
pyridine,
quinoline,
pyrimidine,
quinazoline.
Additionally,
historical
progression,
targets,
mechanisms
action,
effectiveness
small
molecule
inhibitors
possessing
structural
features.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
With
the
global
incidence
of
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
on
rise,
development
innovative
treatment
strategies
is
increasingly
vital.
This
review
underscores
pivotal
role
precision
medicine
in
transforming
NSCLC
management,
particularly
through
integration
genomic
and
epigenomic
insights
to
enhance
outcomes
for
patients.
We
focus
identification
key
gene
mutations
examine
evolution
impact
targeted
therapies.
These
therapies
have
shown
encouraging
results
improving
survival
rates
quality
life.
Despite
numerous
being
identified
association
with
NSCLC,
treatments
are
available
only
a
select
few.
paper
offers
an
exhaustive
analysis
pathogenesis
reviews
latest
advancements
therapeutic
approaches.
It
emphasizes
ongoing
necessity
research
this
domain.
In
addition,
we
discuss
current
challenges
faced
clinical
application
these
potential
directions
future
research,
including
novel
targets
new
modalities.
Anti-Cancer Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 8, 2024
Pralsetinib
and
selpercatinib
are
two
highly
potent
selective
rearranged
during
transfection
(RET)
inhibitors
that
substantially
improved
the
clinical
outcome
of
patients
with
RET-rearranged
non-small
cell
lung
cancer.
Treatment
one
RET
inhibitor
after
failure
other
is
generally
not
recommended
because
cross-resistance
mechanisms.
We
report
case
a
patient
affected
by
metastatic
cancer
who
experienced
long-lasting
disease
control
pralsetinib.
After
13
months
from
treatment
start,
developed
recurrent
drug-related
pneumonitis,
requiring
temporary
interruptions
dose
reductions
eventually
failing
to
disease.
Selpercatinib
was
then
started
as
an
off-label
treatment,
allowing
both
radiological
intracranial
control.
well-tolerated
at
full
dosage,
no
pulmonary
event
occurred.
In
our
report,
pralsetinib
reduction
due
toxicity,
therapeutic
switch
allowed
receive
full-dose
restoring
Our
few
literature
data
suggest
switching
may
represent
opportunity,
especially
for
brain
metastases.
Thoracic Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Lung
cancer
continues
to
be
the
primary
cause
of
cancer‐related
deaths
globally,
with
majority
cases
identified
at
advanced
stages.
Genetic
alterations,
including
mutations
and
gene
fusions,
are
central
its
molecular
pathogenesis.
The
discovery
therapeutically
targetable
such
as
ALK
,
RET
ROS1
NTRK1
has
significantly
lung
management.
Conventional
methods,
tissue
biopsies,
invasive
unsuitable
for
continuous
monitoring.
Consequently,
noninvasive
approaches,
liquid
biopsies
exhaled
breath
condensate
(EBC),
offer
promising
options
real‐time
surveillance.
Methods
This
study
evaluates
feasibility
identifying
fusion
transcripts
in
30
patients
adenocarcinoma
by
using
next‐generation
sequencing
(NGS)
on
formalin‐fixed
paraffin‐embedded
(FFPE)
tissue,
plasma,
EBC
samples.
Results
Clinically
significant
transcripts,
KIF5B‐ALK
KIF5B‐RET
SQSTM1‐ALK
were
detected
across
different
sample
types.
samples
showed
strong
concordance
biopsy
results,
particularly
detecting
demonstrated
greater
sensitivity
than
plasma
fusions.
Additionally,
uncertain
clinical
significance
identified,
highlighting
need
further
research
into
their
role
Conclusion
In
conclusion,
provide
a
valuable,
medium
clinically
relevant
previously
uncharacterized
non‐small
cell
(NSCLC).
high
between
suggests
that
could
complement
effective
diagnosis
monitoring
NSCLC.
These
findings
underscore
importance
comprehensive
profiling
multiple
types
enhance
diagnostic
precision
optimize
therapeutic
outcomes
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
HA121-28,
a
promising
multikinase
inhibitor,
mainly
targets
rearranged
during
transfection
(RET)
fusions
and
selectively
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
receptor-2,
receptor,
fibroblast
receptor
1-3.
The
safety,
pharmacokinetics,
efficacy
of
HA121-28
were
assessed
in
advanced
solid
tumors
(phase
1,
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT03994484)
RET
fusion-positive
non-small-cell
lung
cancer
(RET-TKI
naive
NSCLC,
phase
2,
NCT05117658).
was
administered
orally
doses
range
from
25
to
800
mg
under
the
21-day
on/7-day
off
scheme
for
28-day
cycle
1
trial.
recommended
dose
identified
(450
mg)
patients
2.
primary
endpoints
maximum
tolerated
(MTD)
objective
response
rate
(ORR)
162
enrolled
48
A
total
600
once
daily
set
as
MTD.
Across
100–800
mg,
exposure
increased
dose-dependent
manner.
Consistent
between
both
trials,
diarrhea,
rash,
prolonged
QTc
interval,
most
reported
treatment-emergent
adverse
events.
40.0%
1)
62.5%
2)
experienced
grade
≥3
treatment-related
events,
respectively.
overall
ORR
26.8%
median
progression-free
survival
(PFS)
5.5
months
among
97
NSCLC
with
fusion
receiving
at
≥450
daily.
showed
encouraging
its
toxicity
tolerable
patients.
Nevertheless,
cardiotoxicity
is
notable
concern
that
warrants
careful
attention.
Anti-Cancer Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
The
prognosis
of
advanced
lung
large-cell
neuroendocrine
carcinoma
is
poor,
and
the
efficacy
targeted
therapy
still
being
explored.
A
case
RET
fusion
mutation
combined
with
ALK
rearrangement
positive
complex
large
cell
was
reported.
patient
developed
intrapulmonary
bone
metastases
8
months
after
chemotherapy
cancer
surgery,
mutations
were
detected
by
genetic
testing,
intracranial
progression
occurred
1
year
pilatinib
applied.
comutation
pulmonary
2
application
aletinib,
treated
he
progressed
again
in
9
months.
We
point
out
that
patients
gene
can
benefit
from
therapy,
when
drug
resistance
accompanied
comutation,
treatment
aletinib
side
effect
slight.
At
same
time,
we
further
explore
mechanism
cancer.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 3802 - 3802
Published: April 17, 2025
Non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
is
operated
commonly
by
diverse
genetic
alterations,
and
oncogenic
fusions
represent
a
significant
therapeutic
role.
Common
include
ALK,
ROS1,
RET,
NTRK,
signaling
pathways
in
tumorigenesis.
Recent
advances
investigating
tumor
molecular
biology
underlying
fusions,
including
chromosomal
rearrangements,
highlighting
their
role
as
drivers.
The
development
of
targeted
therapies,
such
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitors
(TKIs),
has
impacted
most
patients’
NSCLC
treatment.
Despite
the
greater
profiles,
remarkable
efficiency
tolerable
side
effects
compared
to
traditional
chemotherapy,
challenges,
acquired
mutations,
lead
more
ongoing
research-optimized
future
therapies.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 16, 2025
Background
Fusion
of
the
RET
gene
resulting
in
clinically
significant
Genomic
Alteration
(GA)
occur
1-2%
NSCLC
United
States
and
has
emerged
as
a
major
target
for
inhibitors
which
are
first
line
treatment
options
Stage
4
setting.
fusions
have
also
been
well-described
acquired
resistance
mutations
cases
EGFR
-driven
treated
with
anti-
tyrosine
kinase
including
erlotinib
osimertinib.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
determine
whether
fusion
positive
(
RETfus+
)
represents
unique
histologic
subtype
disease
genomic
profile.
Methods
We
selected
503
72,596
(0.7%)
total
that
were
reported
from
Foundation
One
database.
centrally
evaluated
predominant
histology
underwent
hybrid
capture
based
CGP
evaluate
diverse
GA.
Cases
excluded.
PD-L1
expression
determined
by
Immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
(Dako
22C3)
Tumor
Proportion
Score
(TPS)
≥50%
=
high
expression.
For
statistical
comparisons,
false
discovery
rate
corrected
using
Benjamini/Hochberg
adjustment.
Results
Potentially
targetable
GAs
found
less
frequently
group
included
BRCA1,
BRAF,
FGF12,
FGFR1,
KEAP1,
KMT2D,
KRAS,
MDM2,
MET,
NF1,
NSD3,
PIK3CA,
RB1
,
AND
TP53
.
presence
HRD,
APOBEC
Tobacco
signatures
lower
frequencies
RETFus+
cases.
SETD2
only
GA
be
higher
group.
While
markers
predictive
checkpoint
therapy
response
TMB
level
more
frequent
RETfus-
cases,
samples.
Surgical
pathology
analysis
revealed
grade
solid
non-acinar
pattern
at
32%
most
subtype.
Conclusions
features
signature
can
further
impact
selection.
With
recent
expanded
approval
specific
targeting
(selpercatinib
Pralsetinib)
pan-cancer
setting,
RETfusion+
genomic/biomarker
status
appears
warranted.