Donafenib combined with sintilimab for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a single arm phase II trial
Xiaoyang Hong,
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Yongjian Guo,
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Wenbo Shi
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et al.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Language: Английский
Lenvatinib and immune-checkpoint inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma: mechanistic insights, clinical efficacy, and future perspectives
Yuhang Chen,
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Shengyuan Dai,
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Chien‐shan Cheng
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et al.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
Lenvatinib
is
a
multi-target
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitor
widely
used
in
the
treatment
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Its
primary
mechanism
action
involves
inhibiting
signal
pathways
such
as
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
receptors
(VEGFR)
and
fibroblast
(FGFR),
thereby
reducing
tumor
cell
proliferation
angiogenesis
affecting
tumor's
immune
microenvironment.
In
liver
cancer,
although
lenvatinib
monotherapy
has
shown
good
clinical
effect,
problem
drug
resistance
becoming
more
serious.
This
may
be
caused
by
variety
factors,
including
genetic
mutations,
signaling
pathway
remodeling,
changes
order
to
overcome
resistance,
combination
other
therapeutic
strategies
gradually
become
research
hotspot,
it
worth
noting
that
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
application
prospect.
not
only
enhances
anti-tumor
response
but
also
helps
improve
efficacy.
However,
therapy
faces
challenges
regarding
safety
tolerability.
Therefore,
studying
mechanisms
identifying
relevant
biomarkers
particularly
important,
aids
early
diagnosis
personalized
treatment.
article
reviews
treating
efficacy
its
with
inhibitors,
causes
exploration
biomarkers,
novel
for
lenvatinib.
We
hope
provide
insights
into
use
scientific
settings,
offering
new
cancer.
Language: Английский
Two treatment methods for hepatocellular carcinoma: Lenvatinib or bevacizumab combined with sintilimab and interventional therapy
Fei-Yu Zhao,
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Xiaoming Zhang,
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Niansong Qian
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et al.
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(10)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
In
their
study,
Han
et
al
compared
the
efficacy
of
bevacizumab
plus
sindilizumab
interventional
therapy
with
that
lenvatinib
for
patients
intermediate
and
advanced
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
The
triple
therapy,
which
integrates
targeted
immunotherapy,
has
emerged
as
a
promising
research
focus
in
treatment
liver
cancer.
Consequently,
it
is
utmost
significance
to
select
an
appropriate
combination
immunotherapy
suffering
from
Language: Английский
A real-world study of the efficacy of second-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with esophagogastric varices after progression on first-line lenvatinib combined with PD-1 inhibitor
Saifeng Li,
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Qin Wen,
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Wen-wu Huang
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et al.
World Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 13, 2025
Abstract
Purpose
The
incidence
and
mortality
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma
are
still
high
according
to
National
Cancer
Center
China.
Atezolizumab
plus
bevacizumab
has
become
one
the
standard
regimens
for
first-line
treatment
unresectable
carcinoma.
However,
some
patients
use
lenvatinib
in
combination
with
immunotherapy
instead
a
“atezolizumab-bevacizumab”
regimen
as
lower
risk
bleeding
esophagogastric
varices.
there
is
no
evidence
second-line
therapy
after
progression
on
combined
PD-1
inhibitor
till
now.
Herein,
we
aim
investigate
among
these
patients.
Patients
methods
Thirty-three
varices
were
admitted
Second
Affiliated
Hospital
Nanchang
University
from
January
2019
December
2023.
They
treated
first
line.
efficacy
was
conducted
RECIST1.1
criteria.
endpoints
included
objective
response
rate
(ORR),
disease
control
(DCR),
median
overall
survival
(OS),
free
(PFS).
Results
We
identified
total
225
who
received
inhibitor,
whom
33
(14.7%)
therapy.
21
(63.6%)
regorafenib
6
(18.2%)
apatinib
4
(12.1%)
remaining
2
or
sorafenib
monotherapy,
respectively.
Of
patients,
(6.1%)
evaluated
partial
(PR),
16
(48.5%)
had
stable
(SD),
15
(45.4%)
experienced
(PD).
ORR
6.1%,
DCR
54.6%.
Median
PFS
4.5
months,
OS
7.2
12-month
27.3%.
Overall
follow-up
done
37
without
second
line
whose
baseline
levels
matched
those
group.
months
group
versus
3.0
(
p
=
0.04).
As
different
treatments
line,
9.5%,
47.6%,
4.2
5.9
months.
None
got
PR,
83.3%,
8.7
9.1
25.0%,
2.2
6.0
Conclusion
effective.
Regorafenib
might
be
preferred
options.
Language: Английский
Advancements in Immunotherapeutic Treatments for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Potential of Combination Therapies
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 6830 - 6830
Published: June 21, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
sixth
most
prevalent
cancer
and
a
significant
global
health
burden,
with
increasing
incidence
rates
limited
treatment
options.
Immunotherapy
has
become
promising
approach
due
to
its
ability
affect
immune
microenvironment
promote
antitumor
responses.
The
performs
an
essential
role
in
both
progression
development
of
HCC,
different
characteristics
based
on
specific
cells
etiological
factors.
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors,
including
programmed
death-1/programmed
death-ligand
1
inhibitors
(pembrolizumab,
nivolumab,
durvalumab)
cytotoxic
T
lymphocyte
antigen-4
(tremelimumab
ipilimumab),
have
potential
treat
advanced
HCC
overcome
adverse
effects,
such
as
liver
failure
chemoresistance.
Phase
II
phase
III
clinical
trials
highlight
efficacy
pembrolizumab
respectively,
patients,
demonstrated
by
their
positive
effects
overall
survival
progression-free
survival.
Tremelimumab
exhibited
modest
response
rates,
though
it
does
possess
antiviral
activity.
Thus,
still
being
investigated
ongoing
trials.
Combination
therapies
multiple
drugs
benefits
terms
tumor
improving
patient
outcomes
compared
monotherapy,
especially
for
advanced-stage
HCC.
This
review
addresses
immunotherapies
early-,
intermediate-,
Additionally,
highlights
how
combination
therapy
can
significantly
enhance
survival,
objective
rate
where
options
are
limited.
Language: Английский
Progress of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Tong Liu,
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Guorui Meng,
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Shihui Ma
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Among
primary
liver
cancers,
hepatocellular
carcinoma
is
the
most
common
pathological
type.
Its
onset
insidious,
and
patients
have
no
obvious
discomfort
in
early
stage,
so
it
found
late,
opportunity
for
surgical
radical
treatment
lost,
resulting
a
poor
prognosis.
With
introduction
of
molecular-targeted
drugs
represented
by
sorafenib,
with
middle-
late-stage
cancer
regained
light
day.
However,
their
therapeutic
efficacy
relatively
low
due
to
limited
target
drug
action,
toxic
side
effects,
other
reasons.
At
this
time,
emergence
immunotherapy
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
well
breaks
embarrassing
situation,
which
mainly
achieves
anti-tumor
purpose
improving
tumor
microenvironment.
Currently,
ICI
monotherapy,
as
combination
therapy,
has
been
widely
used
clinic,
further
prolonging
survival
advanced
carcinoma.
This
article
reviews
development
monotherapy
therapy
ICIs
latest
research
progress.
Language: Английский
Clinical benefits of transarterial chemoembolization combined with tyrosine kinase and immune checkpoint inhibitors for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Feng Han,
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Xiaohan Wang,
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Chenzhou Xu
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et al.
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 3308 - 3320
Published: July 11, 2024
Combination
therapy
has
emerged
as
the
focus
of
research
for
unresectable
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
In
recent
years,
several
studies
have
explored
clinical
efficacy
and
safety
combination
therapies
transarterial
chemoembolization
(TACE)
with
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitors
(TKIs)
immune
checkpoint
(ICIs).
Language: Английский
Recent developments in molecular targeted therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma in the genomic era
Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 803 - 827
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Primary
liver
cancer
is
a
major
health
problem
being
the
sixth
most
frequent
in
world
and
third
cause
of
cancer-related
death
world.
The
common
histological
type
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC,
75-80%).
Language: Английский
ALBI Grade Analyses of TACE Combined with Anti-Angiogenesis Therapies Plus PD-1 Inhibitors versus Anti-Angiogenesis Therapies Plus PD-1 Inhibitors in Advanced HCC
Xin Hong,
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Di Hu,
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Wen‐Jie Zhou
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et al.
Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 11, P. 2505 - 2514
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
To
evaluate
the
baseline
albumin-bilirubin
(ALBI)
grade's
role
in
advanced
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
receiving
transarterial
chemoembolization
(TACE)
plus
anti-angiogenesis
therapies
and
PD-1
inhibitors
(TACE+TP)
versus
(TP).
This
multicenter
retrospective
study
enrolled
HCC
undergoing
TACE+TP
or
TP
from
January
2019
to
June
2023
at
three
hospitals
China.
The
primary
outcomes
were
time
progression
of
ALBI
grade
change
score
between
initial
final
assessment
point
available,
secondary
consisted
overall
survival
(OS)
as
well
progression-free
(PFS).
One
hundred
eighty-three
patients
ultimately
this
for
analysis,
whom
44
categorized
having
an
1
(TACE+TP,
n
=
23;
TP,
21)
139
classified
2
(n
77;
62).
Time
grade,
indicating
liver
function
deterioration,
was
comparable
groups
(median,
11.2
vs
19.3
months;
P
0.353).
Change
available
among
two
(difference
least
squares
mean,
0.084).
Irrespective
group
exhibited
a
significant
enhancement
OS
displayed
promising
trend
towards
better
PFS.
had
no
negative
influence
on
enhanced
regardless
when
compared
patients.
Language: Английский