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almost2years
Two somatic mutations in the androgen receptor N-terminal domain are oncogenic drivers in hepatocellular carcinoma. (PubMed, Commun Biol)
Moreover, the AR mutations show sensitivity to the AMPK activator A769662. Overall, this study establishes the role of these N- terminal hepatic mutations of AR as highly malignant oncogenic drivers in hepatocarcinogenesis and highlights their potential as therapeutic targets for patients harboring these somatic mutations.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR mutation • AR wild-type
almost2years
First-in-human phase 1 study of CC-94676, a first-in-class androgen receptor (AR) ligand-directed degrader (LDD), in patients (pts) with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). (ASCO-GU 2024)
Pts with mCRPC who progressed on androgen deprivation therapy, ≥ 1 second generation hormonal therapy (eg, enzalutamide [enza], abiraterone [abi], darolutamide, and apalutamide) and taxane chemotherapy (chemo) (unless refused or not indicated) were enrolled to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK/PD, and preliminary efficacy of CC-94676... As of Aug 21, 2023, 95 pts received CC-94676 (median age 71 yrs) with a median of 5 (range 2–12) prior therapies, including enza (80%), abi (72%), both enza & abi (56%), and chemo (56%) (docetaxel 55%; cabazitaxel 20%)... CC-94676 is well tolerated with a manageable safety profile. CC-94676 shows promising and prolonged clinical activity in heavily pretreated mCRPC pts who progressed on abi, enza, and chemo with activity seen in pts with tumors expressing WT and mutant ARs. Selection of the recommended phase 2 dose is ongoing.
Clinical • P1 data • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR wild-type
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docetaxel • Xtandi (enzalutamide) • abiraterone acetate • Nubeqa (darolutamide) • cabazitaxel • apalutamide
2years
Impact of androgen receptor alterations on cell-free DNA genomic profiling on survival outcomes in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. (PubMed, Prostate)
In this real-world study, mCRPC patients with AR alterations on cfDNA had inferior OS after disease progression on the first ARPI, compared to those who did not, and may impact outcomes on a subsequent ARPI but not on subsequent taxane-based therapy received. By providing survival estimates for patients with or without AR alterations, our data may aid in patient counseling, prognostication, treatment decision, and for designing future clinical trials in this setting.
Retrospective data • Journal • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR wild-type
over2years
Blood based biomarkers identify metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with the greatest benefit from continuing enzalutamide (ENZ) beyond progression in combination with docetaxel (Doc): A pre-specified biomarker study of the phase IIIb PRESIDE trial (ESMO 2023)
Conclusions The benefit of continuing ENZ beyond progression with Doc vs Doc alone is greatest in patient with no evidence of plasma AR gain or AR-V7+ CTC. Plasma tumor DNA detection after 3 weeks Doc +/- ENZ identifies patients with shorter PFS.
P3 data • Combination therapy • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR-V7 positive • AR wild-type • AR-V7 negative
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docetaxel • Xtandi (enzalutamide)
over2years
Protective role of mineralocorticoid receptor signaling in urothelial tumorigenesis. (PubMed, Am J Cancer Res)
In human normal urothelial SVHUC cells with exposure to a chemical carcinogen 3-methylcholanthrene (MCA), we assessed the effects of a natural MR ligand, aldosterone, and 3 MR antagonists, including spironolactone, eplerenone, and esaxerenone, as well as knockdown of MR via shRNA virus infection, on their neoplastic/malignant transformation. Moreover, the risks for disease recurrence after transurethral surgery were marginally lower in female patients with MR-high (2+/3+) tumor (P=0.068) and significantly lower in all patients with MR-high/glucocorticoid receptor-high tumor (P=0.025), compared with respective controls. These findings suggest that MR signaling functions as a suppressor for urothelial tumorigenesis.
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AR (Androgen receptor) • CTNNB1 (Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) • CDH1 (Cadherin 1) • CDH2 (Cadherin 2) • FOS (Fos Proto-Oncogene AP-1 Transcription Factor Subunit 2)
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AR expression • CDH1 expression • AR wild-type
almost3years
Association of Androgen-Receptor Gene Mutations with the Copy Number of Androgen-Receptor Silk Protein A Complex and Glutathione-S-Transferases T1 and M1 in Prostate Cancer Patients. (PubMed, Genet Res (Camb))
Androgen-receptor gene polymorphisms were significantly associated with expression levels of androgen receptor complex A and silk proteins, and copy numbers of T1 and M1 glutathione-S-transferases. A combination of four factors can be used to identify prostate cancer susceptibility and disease progression.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • GSTM1 (Glutathione S-transferase mu 1) • GSTT1 (Glutathione S-transferase theta 1)
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AR mutation • AR expression • AR wild-type
almost3years
A phase 2 expansion study of ARV-766, a PROTAC androgen receptor (AR) degrader, in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). (ASCO-GU 2023)
Patients enrolled in the cohort expansion must have received 1–3 prior NHAs (eg, abiraterone or enzalutamide) and ≤2 prior chemotherapy regimens. Enrollment in the phase 2 expansion study is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT05067140.
P2 data • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR mutation • AR T878A • AR H875Y • AR L702H • AR wild-type
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Xtandi (enzalutamide) • abiraterone acetate • luxdegalutamide (ARV-766)
3years
Structure-Based Study to Overcome Cross-Reactivity of Novel Androgen Receptor Inhibitors. (PubMed, Cells)
Computational modelling revealed that helix 12 of AR undergoes a characteristic shift upon VPC14368 binding causing the agonistic behaviour. Based on the obtained structural data we then designed derivatives of VPC14368 to successfully eliminate the cross-reactivity towards the AR ABS, while maintaining significant anti-AR DBD potency.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR T878A • AR wild-type
3years
Racial Disparity in Quadruple Negative Breast Cancer: Aggressive Biology and Potential Therapeutic Targeting and Prevention. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Here, we discuss the racial disparities of QNBC and molecular signaling pathways that may contribute to the aggressive biology of QNBC in Black/AA women. Our immediate goal is to spotlight potential prevention and therapeutic targets for Black/AA QNBC; ultimately our goal is to provide greater insight into reducing the breast cancer survival burden experienced by Black/AA women.
Review • Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR negative • AR wild-type
over3years
Androgen receptor (AR) alterations on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) sequencing and response to the first-line androgen-receptor targeted agent (ARAT) in patients (pts) with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) (ESMO 2022)
Background AR gene alterations, detected by ctDNA sequencing, in the first line mCRPC setting were associated with worse outcomes on ARATs (abiraterone and enzalutamide) in a phase 2 trial (PMID: 29367197)...Receipt of docetaxel in the castration-sensitive setting was allowed...Table: 1399P Conclusions In this hypothesis-generating study, pts with mCRPC harboring AR alterations in ctDNA had worse outcomes on first-line ARAT compared to AR wt . These data may aid in patient counseling, prognostication, and treatment decision.
Clinical • Circulating tumor DNA
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR mutation • AR amplification • AR wild-type
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docetaxel • Xtandi (enzalutamide) • abiraterone acetate
over3years
Cell Line Characteristics Predict Subsequent Resistance to Androgen Receptor-Targeted Agents (ARTA) in Preclinical Models of Prostate Cancer. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
Parallel cultures of VCaP, DuCaP, PC346C, and LAPC4 were established in their respective culture media with steroid-stripped fetal calf serum (FCS) [dextran-coated charcoal-stripped FCS (DCC)] without androgen (ADT) or in DCC plus 1 μM of the ARTAs bicalutamide, OH-flutamide, or RD162 (an enzalutamide/apalutamide analog). Although the resistant phenotype is pluriform between models, it seems consistent within models, regardless of type of ARTA. These data suggest that the progression to and the phenotype of the CRPC state might already be determined early in carcinogenesis.
Preclinical • Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR expression • AR negative • AR wild-type
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Xtandi (enzalutamide) • bicalutamide • apalutamide • flutamide
over3years
The natural compound atraric acid suppresses androgen-regulated neo-angiogenesis of castration-resistant prostate cancer through angiopoietin 2. (PubMed, Oncogene)
Mechanistically, in addition to AA, immune-depletion of ANGPT2 from secretome or blocking ANGPT2-receptors inhibits androgen-induced angiogenesis. Taken together, we reveal a VEGF-independent ANGPT2-mediated angiogenic pathway that is inhibited by AA leading to repression of androgen-regulated neo-angiogenesis.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • ANGPT2 (Angiopoietin 2)
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AR mutation • AR wild-type • ANGPT2 expression