arsenic trioxide

Clinically available SFK inhibitors, particularly dasatinib, synergistically enhance ATRA-induced myeloid differentiation of NB4 APL cells and are more effective than the conventional ATRA plus ATO combination in this in vitro model. These findings support further preclinical and clinical evaluation of SFK inhibitor plus ATRA combinations as differentiation-oriented strategies and potential alternatives or complements to ATO-containing regimens in APL.

We report an octogenarian man with chronic-phase CML who was intolerant to multiple tyrosine kinase inhibitors and underwent temporary discontinuation of asciminib. All-trans retinoic acid plus arsenic trioxide achieved molecular remission of PML::RARA and was followed by an initial marked reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcript levels, which subsequently remained detectable at low levels during continued follow-up. This case highlights the importance of integrated cytogenetic and molecular evaluation to distinguish blast phase from independent leukemogenesis in patients with CML who develop cytopenias.

Targeted therapies have yielded breakthroughs in treatment response and overall survival, such as all-trans retinoic acid/arsenic trioxide (ATRA/ATO) for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), or FLT3 inhibitors, IDH inhibitors, and menin inhibitors for AML harboring actionable genetic lesions...The documented effects of GHRH-R antagonism raise the possibility that it could influence signaling networks relevant to therapeutic resistance in AML. This hypothesis remains speculative; to date no studies have stratified AML by FLT3 status in the context of GHRH-R expression or GHRH antagonism, and there is currently no evidence that MIA-602 directly alters FLT3 receptor signaling or inhibitor sensitivity.

Upadacitinib is an oral selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor that targets specific pathways in immune-inflammatory responses. The patient achieved complete remission following standard induction therapy with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide, with an uneventful treatment course. Notably, this clinical presentation markedly differs from typical APL cases, demonstrating unique biological characteristics.

Notably, the UBE2O crosslinking inhibitor arsenic trioxide (ATO) reduced PD-L1 expression and enhanced the efficacy of radioimmunotherapy in preclinical lung cancer models while exhibiting acceptable short-term tolerability. Our findings indicate that targeting the UBE2O/CDKL1 axis may represent a highly promising strategy for increasing lung cancer sensitization to radioimmunotherapy.

Histopathological analysis showed that the combination group had less cell proliferation (as evidenced by reduced Ki-67 expression) and greater tumor necrosis. This study reveals the synergistic effects of Oncomed and ATO, suggesting a potential combinatorial strategy to address the limitations of current cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a highly curable form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when treated early with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO)...The ATRA-ATO regimen showed substantial remission rates, but early deaths remain a concern. Increased survival rates in resource-constrained environments require improved early detection, referral, and supportive care.

Suspicion for DS should be heightened in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (M3 AML) who recently started induction chemotherapy, including all-trans retinoic acid or arsenic trioxide, and in those with non-M3 AML receiving differentiation agents (i.e., isocitrate dehydrogenase inhibitors, menin inhibitors, FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 inhibitors)... DS represents a diagnostic challenge in the ED due to its nonspecific presentation and mimicry of infection. A high index of suspicion, combined with targeted imaging, laboratory evaluation, and early corticosteroid therapy, can improve outcomes.

In therapy-sensitive wild-type ER cells with low basal PML1 levels and PI3K/MAPK activity, fulvestrant's ER-suppressive effects overcome drug-induced elevated PML1 and PI3K/MAPK activity, thereby maintaining therapeutic efficacy...Notably, reducing PML1 levels through knockdown or arsenic trioxide (ATO), an FDA-approved PML1 degrader, disrupts this resistance circuit and restores endocrine sensitivity. Treatment of ATO resensitizes ER Y537S-bearing resistant tumors to endocrine therapy in xenograft models. These findings establish PML1 as a central hub of resistance, linking ER signaling to the activation of the PI3K/MAPK survival pathway.

These results indicate that ATO suppresses the malignant phenotype of A549 cells by inhibiting mTOR phosphorylation, downregulating key BER components, and activating the extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways, providing experimental evidence for further studies of ATO in lung adenocarcinoma therapy.

Z2-A-Z2 is a promising organic arsenical with superior efficacy and safety over ATO. Its unique dual-action strategy of simultaneously inducing oxidative stress and critically inhibiting the NF-κB/IκBα signaling axis, positioning it as a strong clinical candidate for effectively treating DLBCL.

The combination of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO) has significantly improved outcomes in patients with APL. The patient achieved molecular complete remission within two months of initiating isotretinoin-based consolidation therapy and continues to have negative PML::RARA reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) results, with sustained remission at 18 months of follow-up with ongoing molecular monitoring every three months. Although the concurrent use of ATO and prior ATRA-based induction are important confounders, this case highlights the potential role of isotretinoin as a cost-effective alternative retinoid for consolidation therapy in APL when ATRA is inaccessible, although ATRA remains the recommended standard treatment.