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BIOMARKER:

AR positive

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Other names: AR, AIS, DHTR, HUMARA, NR3C4, SBMA, SMAX1, Androgen receptor
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8d
P2 data • Journal • Combination therapy • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR amplification
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • ESK981
10d
Androgen receptor expression in recurrent granulosa cell tumor of the ovary: Clinical considerations of treatment and surveillance in a transgender male. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol Rep)
Although treatment of GCT in transgender individuals has not been well-described, the impact of exogenous hormone use on cancer physiology and treatment should be considered, while also addressing gender dysphoria throughout treatment and in surveillance. Here, we describe a FTM transgender patient with recurrent AR-positive adult granulosa cell tumor after starting testosterone supplementation, along with a literature review to explore the current knowledge of ovarian changes observed following FTM gender transition and subsequent risk of ovarian cancer.
Review • Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
10d
Correlation of Androgen Receptor Expression With Ki67 Proliferative Index and Other Clinicopathological Characteristics in Invasive Mammary Carcinomas. (PubMed, Cureus)
AR expression may be related to good prognostic factors such as ER expression, PgR expression, and lower histologic grade. We also observed that AR expression did not have any association with the Ki67 proliferative index.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 expression • AR positive • AR expression • ER expression • AR negative • PGR expression
18d
CA209-8H3: Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, and Bicalutamide in Human Epidermal Growth Factor (HER) 2 Negative Breast Cancer Patients (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=30, Active, not recruiting, Providence Health & Services | Trial completion date: Apr 2026 --> Jan 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Aug 2024 --> Jan 2025
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 negative • AR positive
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • Yervoy (ipilimumab) • bicalutamide
28d
Expression of nuclear receptors and glucose metabolic pathway proteins in sebaceous carcinoma: Androgen receptor and monocarboxylate transporter 1 have a key role in disease progression. (PubMed, Oncol Lett)
The present results suggested that hormonal and metabolic dysregulation may be associated with the pathogenesis of SC, and that AR and MCT1 in particular may serve as prognostic indicators and potential therapeutic targets. Additionally, ~10% of SC cases exhibited PD-L1 expression within the druggable range, and these patients are expected to benefit from treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor) • SLC16A1 (Solute Carrier Family 16 Member 1) • BSG (Basigin (Ok Blood Group)) • SLC2A1 (Solute Carrier Family 2 Member 1)
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PD-L1 expression • AR positive
28d
YATAGARASU: A Study of Apalutamide Combined With GnRH Agonist in Participants With Androgen Receptor Positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=31, Active, not recruiting, Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. | Trial completion date: Sep 2025 --> Dec 2027
Trial completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
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Erleada (apalutamide) • goserelin acetate
28d
PGC1α as a downstream effector of KDM5B promotes the progression of androgen receptor-positive and androgen receptor-negative prostate cancers. (PubMed, Am J Cancer Res)
KDM5B-PGC1α is thus a potential therapeutic target for both androgen-sensitive and castration-resistant tumors. Meanwhile, PGC1α overexpression may serve as a useful prognosticator in those undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • STAT3 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 3) • ARID1B (AT-Rich Interaction Domain 1B) • KDM5C (Lysine Demethylase 5C) • PPARG (Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma) • KDM5B (Lysine Demethylase 5B) • KLK3 (Kallikrein-related peptidase 3)
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AR positive • AR negative
28d
Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Exposes Replication Stress Vulnerability in Prostate Cancer. (PubMed, bioRxiv)
Combination therapy with enzalutamide and JH-RE-06 significantly suppresses cancer growth in a syngeneic murine tumor model over vehicle control or individual treatment groups. These findings suggest that AR inhibition broadly triggers DNA replication stress in hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, thereby exposing a unique vulnerability that can be exploited by a TLS-disrupting adjuvant for targeted therapy.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR negative
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Xtandi (enzalutamide capsule)
1m
BTCRC-HN17-111: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Pembrolizumab for Advanced Stage Androgen Receptor-positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=20, Recruiting, Manish Patel | Trial completion date: Sep 2024 --> Oct 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Sep 2025
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • goserelin acetate
1m
Ribociclib and Bicalutamide in AR+ TNBC (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=37, Recruiting, Kari Wisinski | Trial completion date: Sep 2024 --> Sep 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Sep 2025
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 negative • AR positive • HER-2 negative + ER positive
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Kisqali (ribociclib) • bicalutamide
1m
Androgen-ablative therapies inducing CXCL8 regulates mTORC1/SREBP2-dependent cholesterol biosynthesis to support progression of androgen receptor negative prostate cancer cells. (PubMed, Oncogene)
CXCL8, in turn, activated the mTORC1 pathway, which increased de novo cholesterol synthesis by activating sterol regulatory element-binding protein-2 (SREBP2). Together, these results suggested that the CXCL8-mTORC1-SREBP2 axis contributed to the exacerbation of tumorigenicity in AR- PCa cells under androgen-ablative therapies.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • CXCL8 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8)
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AR positive • AR negative
2ms
A randomized phase II trial on the addition of dutasteride to combined androgen blockade therapy versus combined androgen blockade therapy alone in patients with advanced or metastatic salivary duct carcinoma - the DUCT study protocol. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
The DUCT study addresses an unmet medical need by investigating the repurposing of dutasteride to enhance treatment response and improve clinical outcome for patients with R/M SDC, especially those with limited alternative treatment options, such as HER2-negative cases. By repurposing a registered low-cost drug, this trial's findings could be readily applied into clinical practice.
Clinical • Clinical protocol • P2 data • Journal • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • SRD5A1 (Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1)
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HER-2 negative • AR positive
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bicalutamide • goserelin acetate
2ms
Glutathione-Disrupting Nanotherapeutics Potentiate Ferroptosis for Treating Luminal Androgen Receptor-Positive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. (PubMed, ACS Nano)
Moreover, GDNS and its combination with antibody against programed cell death protein 1 (antiPD-1) retarded tumor growth and produced 2.83-fold prolongation of survival in the LAR-positive TNBC model. Therefore, the GSH-disrupting GDNS represents an encouraging strategy to potentiate ferroptosis for treating refractory LAR-subtype TNBC.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4)
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AR positive
2ms
Latrophilin-3 as a downstream effector of the androgen receptor induces bladder cancer progression. (PubMed, Discov Oncol)
Moreover, LPHN3 positivity in muscle-invasive bladder tumors, as an independent prognosticator, was associated with a significantly higher risk of disease progression and disease-specific mortality following radical cystectomy. These findings suggest that LPHN3 functions as a downstream effector of AR and promotes the growth of bladder cancer.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
2ms
Androgen receptor expression and clinical characteristics in breast cancer. (PubMed, World J Surg Oncol)
AR expression can serve as a reliable basis for judging the clinical molecular types and poor prognosis for breast cancer. AR may be a novel biomarker and target in AR-positive breast cancer depending on significant difference in AR expression among different molecular types of breast cancer.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
2ms
Multiplex imaging of localized prostate tumors reveals altered spatial organization of AR-positive cells in the microenvironment. (PubMed, iScience)
We report unique populations of mast cells that show distinct spatial associations with M2 macrophages and regulatory T cells. Our results show disease-specific neighborhoods that are primarily driven by androgen receptor-positive (AR+) stromal cells and identify inflammatory gene networks active in AR+ prostate stroma.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
2ms
P2 data • Journal • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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ESK981
2ms
Clinicopathologic Features of Eyelid Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma Requiring Immunohistochemical Diagnosis. (PubMed, Ocul Oncol Pathol)
When SCC was diagnosed, it was often hypo-differentiated and required more attention. Immunostaining for ADP and AR is invaluable for confirming SGC diagnosis.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • PLIN2 (Perilipin)
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AR positive
4ms
Opevesostat (MK-5684/ODM-208), an oral CYP11A1 inhibitor, in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): Updated CYPIDES phase II results (ESMO 2024)
53.0% and 36.8% had previously received both abiraterone and enzalutamide, and 69.7% and 64.7% had received cabazitaxel in patients with and without AR-LBD mutation respectively. Administration of Opevesostat to heavily pre-treated mCRPC patients shows promising antitumor activity. PSA50 responses were most frequent among patients harbouring activating AR-LBD mutations.
P2 data • Metastases
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AR positive • AR mutation
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Guardant360® CDx
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Xtandi (enzalutamide capsule) • abiraterone acetate • cabazitaxel • opevesostat (MK-5684)
6ms
Incidence and Prognostic Significance of Androgen Receptors (AR) in Indian Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). (PubMed, Indian J Surg Oncol)
On multivariate analysis, only tumor staging was a significant predictor of survival (p = 0.012) and AR expression of > 10% revealed a trend towards improved survival (p = 0.07). When considering only AR-positive TNBC, AR expression of > 10% (p = 0.038), distant metastases (p = 0.003), and EGFR status (p = 0.024) were significantly associated with survival. AR expression does not seem to very strongly correlate with prognosis in TNBC and further studies could focus more on its predictive role in deciding anti-androgen therapy.
Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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EGFR expression • AR positive • AR expression
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Clinical study of steroid receptors in nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer: A domain worth revisiting. (PubMed, Indian J Urol)
PFS was significantly lower in ERβ-negative group. Further exploratory studies on larger sample sizes are required to validate these findings in NMIBC patients.
Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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ER positive • AR positive • AR expression • AR negative
6ms
Androgen receptor: Structure, signaling, function and potential drug discovery biomarker in different breast cancer subtypes. (PubMed, Life Sci)
Thus, the need of the hour is to target the androgen receptor as a monotherapy or in combination with other conventional therapies which has proven to be an effective clinical strategy for the treatment of prostate cancer patients, and these therapeutic strategies are increasingly being investigated in breast cancer. Therefore, in this manuscript, we review the role of AR in various cellular processes that promote tumorigenesis and aggressiveness, in different subtypes of breast cancer, as well as discuss ongoing efforts to target AR for the more effective treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
Review • Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
7ms
Patient-derived castration-resistant prostate cancer model revealed CTBP2 upregulation mediated by OCT1 and androgen receptor. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
Our findings shed light on the genome-wide network of OCT1 and AR in AR-positive CRPC and highlight the potential role of CTBP2 in immune response and tumor progression. Targeting CTBP2 may represent a promising therapeutic approach for aggressive AR-positive CRPC. Further validation will be required to explore novel therapeutic strategies for CRPC management.
Preclinical • Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • CTBP2 (C-Terminal Binding Protein 2) • SLC22A1 (Solute Carrier Family 22 Member 1)
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AR positive
7ms
Discovery and pharmacological characterization of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as RORγ inverse agonists against prostate cancer. (PubMed, Acta Pharmacol Sin)
Moreover, 13e and 14a effectively suppressed tumor growth in a 22Rv1 xenograft tumor model in mice. This work provides new and valuable lead compounds for further development of drugs against prostate cancer.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
7ms
DUCT: Phase II Dutasteride in Combination With CAB vs CAB in SDC (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=26, Recruiting, Radboud University Medical Center | N=98 --> 26
Enrollment change • Combination therapy • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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bicalutamide • goserelin acetate
7ms
Identification of an anaplastic subtype of prostate cancer amenable to therapies targeting SP1 or translation elongation. (PubMed, Sci Adv)
Homoharringtonine, a Food And Drug Administration-approved translation elongation inhibitor, impedes CRPC progression in preclinical models and patients with CRPC. We construct an SCLPC-specific signature capable of stratifying patients for drug selectivity. Our studies reveal the existence of SCLPC in admixed PCa pathology, which may mediate tumor relapse, and establish SP1 and translation elongation as actionable therapeutic targets for CRPC.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate)
7ms
Co-targeting BET, CBP, and p300 inhibits neuroendocrine signalling in androgen receptor-null prostate cancer. (PubMed, J Pathol)
A combined inhibitor of these three proteins, NEO2734, reduced the growth of both AR-positive and AR-null organoids, as measured by changes in viability, size, and composition..
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • BRD4 (Bromodomain Containing 4) • ASCL1 (Achaete-Scute Family BHLH Transcription Factor 1)
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AR positive • AR expression
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EP31670
8ms
SIX2 promotes cell plasticity via Wnt/β-catenin signalling in androgen receptor independent prostate cancer. (PubMed, Nucleic Acids Res)
In this study, we examined the chromatin landscape of AR-positive prostate cancer cells post-exposure to the AR inhibitor enzalutamide...These effects were mediated through the downregulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway and subsequent reduction of nuclear β-catenin. Collectively, our findings provide compelling evidence that the depletion of SIX2 may represent a promising strategy for overcoming the cell plasticity mechanisms driving antiandrogen resistance in prostate cancer.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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Xtandi (enzalutamide capsule)
8ms
Immunoprofiles and Oncologic Outcomes of 15 Patients with Androgen Receptor-Positive Salivary Duct Carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Despite only including AR+ SDC of the parotid, immunoprofiles, such as expression of HER-2, were highly variable, highlighting the potential to tailor systemic regimens based on individual histologic profiles in the future. Studies with larger patient numbers using tumor-specific molecular profiling and tumor heterogeneity analyses are justified to better understand the biology of these tumors. Molecularly informed treatment approaches, including the potential use of AR- and HER-2/Neu-directed therapies upfront in the definitive setting, may hold future promise to further improve outcomes for these patients.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 expression • AR positive
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Herceptin (trastuzumab) • bicalutamide • leuprolide acetate for depot suspension
8ms
YATAGARASU: A Study of Apalutamide Combined With GnRH Agonist in Participants With Androgen Receptor Positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=31, Active, not recruiting, Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. | Trial completion date: May 2024 --> Sep 2025
Trial completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
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Erleada (apalutamide) • goserelin acetate
8ms
Ribociclib and Bicalutamide in AR+ TNBC (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=37, Recruiting, Kari Wisinski | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2024 --> May 2024
Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 negative • AR positive
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Kisqali (ribociclib) • bicalutamide
8ms
Multifaceted impact of adipose conditioned media: Obesity-driven promotion of prostate cancer and cancer stem cell dynamics. (PubMed, Cell Biochem Funct)
In addition, increased expressions of Nanog, Oct3/4, survivin, and Bcl-2 were observed. Although the molecules we studied have diverse effects on cellular regulation, our data emphasize obesity's multifaceted role in promoting and aggressing PC, notably affecting PCSC populations.
Journal • Cancer stem • IO biomarker
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • AR (Androgen receptor) • IL6 (Interleukin 6) • CDH1 (Cadherin 1) • CXCL8 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8) • BIRC5 (Baculoviral IAP repeat containing 5) • FN1 (Fibronectin 1) • VIM (Vimentin) • CDH2 (Cadherin 2) • IL1B (Interleukin 1, beta) • NANOG (Nanog Homeobox)
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AR positive • BIRC5 expression • CDH1 expression • AR negative • VIM expression
8ms
Enrollment change • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 positive • HER-2 amplification • HER-2 mutation • AR positive
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trastuzumab rezetecan (SHR-A1811) • leuprolide acetate for depot suspension • Airui'en (rezvilutamide) • SHR-A1921
8ms
Discovery of CBPD-268 as an Exceptionally Potent and Orally Efficacious CBP/p300 PROTAC Degrader Capable of Achieving Tumor Regression. (PubMed, J Med Chem)
CBPD-268 was well tolerated in mice and rats and displayed a therapeutic index of >10. Taking these results together, CBPD-268 is a highly promising CBP/p300 degrader as a potential new cancer therapy.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
8ms
Trial termination • Metastases
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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ER positive • AR positive
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Ostarine (enobosarm)
8ms
Mineralocorticoid receptor signaling inhibits bladder cancer progression. (PubMed, Am J Cancer Res)
In two of the human bladder cancer lines expressing MR, treatment with a natural MR ligand, aldosterone, significantly reduced cell proliferation and migration, which was restored by three MR antagonists clinically used, spironolactone (except colony formation of androgen receptor-positive cells cultured in the presence of androgens), eplerenone, and esaxerenone. These findings suggest that MR signaling functions as a tumor suppressor in urothelial carcinoma and prevents tumor growth. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the concurrent use of anti-mineralocorticoids, particularly eplerenone and esaxerenone, in patients with bladder cancer rather contributes to the promotion of disease progression.
Journal
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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 positive • CDH1 expression
8ms
Association of Androgen Receptor and PD-L1 Expression in Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancer Genomics Proteomics)
Our findings suggest that AR is the promising target for UTUC treatment, especially in PD-L1-negative cases.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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PD-L1 expression • PD-L1 negative • AR positive • AR expression • AR negative
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Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv)
9ms
Clinicopathologic Characterization of Prostatic Cancer in Dogs. (PubMed, Animals (Basel))
In conclusion, hypoalbuminemia was significantly associated with PRAD and decreased survival, while MWB and necrosis were significantly associated with P-TCC on cytology. These clinicopathologic data may help clinicians differentiate between these tumors ante mortem to guide appropriate treatment and intervention.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression • AR negative
9ms
Capecitabine is effective as palliative chemotherapy in a patient with androgen receptor and HER2 positive metastatic salivary duct carcinoma. A case report. (PubMed, J Cancer Res Ther)
Then palliative therapy with capecitabine was introduced. With a relatively sustained quality of life, the response lasted for 15 months.
Journal • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 positive • AR positive
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capecitabine
9ms
Association of androgen receptor and tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes with bone recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer. (PubMed, J Bone Oncol)
Expression of AR is not significantly associated with the development of bone metastases in TNBC. However, patients with absent sTILs in their primary tumours are highly susceptible for recurrence in the bone and might particularly benefit from adjuvant bisphosphonates.
Journal • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive • AR expression
9ms
Trial completion • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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HER-2 negative • AR positive • ER expression • PGR expression
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Ostarine (enobosarm)
9ms
BTCRC-HN17-111: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Pembrolizumab for Advanced Stage Androgen Receptor-positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=20, Recruiting, Manish Patel | Trial completion date: Jan 2024 --> May 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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AR (Androgen receptor)
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AR positive
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • goserelin acetate