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Aromatase inhibitor

18h
Dose-dependent neurotoxic effects of anastrozole via disrupting NLRP3 inflammasome and α-synuclein pathways. (PubMed, Tissue Cell)
Collectively, these results showed that ANZ causes significant neurotoxicity due to oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis resulting in neuronal survival and function dysfunction. This study shows the importance of careful therapeutic use of ANZ and laid down the foundation for further research on the neurological safety profile of ANZ.
Journal • IO biomarker
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • HMOX1 (Heme Oxygenase 1) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • IL18 (Interleukin 18) • CASP9 (Caspase 9) • IL1B (Interleukin 1, beta) • NLRP3 (NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 3) • SNCA (Synuclein Alpha) • SYP (Synaptophysin) • TXNIP (Thioredoxin Interacting Protein) • BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor) • CAT (Catalase) • PYCARD (PYD And CARD Domain Containing) • CASP1 (Caspase 1) • LRRK2 (Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2)
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anastrozole
5d
Inositol in Letrozol Resistant PCOS Women (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=36, Not yet recruiting, Kafrelsheikh University
New P2/3 trial
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letrozole • metformin
5d
New P4 trial
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letrozole
6d
Myo-Inositol for Infertility in PCOS (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=168, Active, not recruiting, University of Oklahoma | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed
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letrozole
7d
Management and outcomes of fertility preservation in rare Cowden syndrome-associated endometrial carcinoma: a case series. (PubMed, BMC Womens Health)
Fertility-sparing therapy may serve as a potentially feasible option for highly selected patients with stage IA CS-EC, and could lead to relatively favorable pregnancy outcomes. The clinical feasibility of this strategy relies heavily on strict patient selection, timely molecular diagnosis, and standardized continuous multidisciplinary management.
Journal
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog)
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letrozole • megestrol
12d
Simultaneous gastric and colonic metastasis of invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast. (PubMed, Clin J Gastroenterol)
Endocrine therapy with letrozole led to systemic improvement. However, diarrhea and abdominal pain persisted until palbociclib was initiated, after which both symptoms markedly improved...In patients with breast cancer, particularly ILC, persistent gastrointestinal symptoms may suggest metastasis. Careful endoscopic evaluation with biopsy is essential for diagnosis and monitoring the treatment response.
Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • CDH1 (Cadherin 1)
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ER positive
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Ibrance (palbociclib) • letrozole
15d
Rapid Hemostasis and Significant Tumor Regression in Ulcerative Breast Cancer Via Combined Modified Lattice Radiotherapy and Systemic Therapy: A Case Report. (PubMed, Breast Cancer (Auckl))
Treatment consisted of modified lattice radiotherapy (mLRT: 15 Gy×3 fractions), followed by volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT: 36 Gy/20 fractions) and systemic therapy (exemestane, capecitabine, CDK4/6 inhibitor). The combined approach of mLRT, VMAT, and systemic therapy provides a promising multidisciplinary strategy for symptom control and quality-of-life improvement. Further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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HR positive • HER-2 negative • EGFR positive
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capecitabine • exemestane
16d
Alginate-functionalized and PEGylated niosomes co-encapsulating letrozole and berberine for preclinical breast cancer therapy: Overcoming multidrug resistance. (PubMed, Int J Biol Macromol)
Also, gene expressions of Bax and caspase 3/8/9 increased while the gene expression of Bcl2 (anti-apoptotic) decreased after treatment with coated niosomes compared to uncoated ones. Taken together, this preliminary research indicated that the co-delivery of Let and Ber through coated niosomal formulations (Nio-Let/Ber@PEG and Nio-Let/Ber@AL) was an efficient controlled dual-drug delivery system to increase the effectiveness of breast cancer therapy.
Preclinical • Journal • IO biomarker
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • BAX (BCL2-associated X protein) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • CASP8 (Caspase 8) • CASP9 (Caspase 9)
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letrozole
18d
Enrollment change
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • ATM (ATM serine/threonine kinase) • CHEK2 (Checkpoint kinase 2)
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tamoxifen • exemestane
19d
PLUM: Prescription of Letrozole for Uterine Myoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P4, N=140, Recruiting, University of California, San Francisco | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2027 --> Jun 2027
Trial primary completion date
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letrozole
22d
Tall Cell Carcinoma of the Breast With Reverse Polarity: Expanding the Molecular Spectrum With IDH1 R132 Mutation. (PubMed, Clin Case Rep)
The patient received adjuvant radiotherapy (40 Gy/15 fractions) and is under 5-year letrozole therapy...This case underscores the clinical, histopathological, immunophenotypic, and molecular features of TCCRP, including the rare IDH1 R132H mutation. Timely surgical and hormonal therapy ensures excellent prognosis, and future studies on targeted IDH1/IDH2 and PIK3CA therapies may expand treatment options.
Journal
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PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • IDH1 (Isocitrate dehydrogenase (NADP(+)) 1) • IDH2 (Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (NADP(+)) 2)
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HR positive • IDH1 R132
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letrozole
22d
Mitigating Severe Ribociclib-Hepatotoxicity With Corticosteroids. (PubMed, Case Rep Oncol Med)
We present a case of a woman with de novo metastatic HR+ HER2- breast cancer who developed grade 2 AST and ALT elevation after two cycles of ribociclib and anastrozole, which progressed over several weeks to Grade 4 hepatotoxicity despite holding the medication. Ultimately, a long course of corticosteroids was initiated with remarkable response and resolution of transaminitis. An empiric trial of corticosteroids should be considered for patients with severe ongoing hepatotoxicity from CDK4/6 inhibitors despite cessation of the drug.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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HER-2 negative
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Kisqali (ribociclib) • anastrozole