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Folate analog

2d
Prediction of resection after preoperative FOLFIRINOX in patients with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a Trans-Atlantic Pancreatic Surgery (TAPS) Consortium study. (PubMed, J Natl Cancer Inst)
At diagnosis, the probability of resection after induction (m)FOLFIRINOX for localized PDAC ranged from 7% to 82%, depending on anatomical stage, CA19-9 level, performance status, and tumor size at baseline. This prediction model may help communicating realistic expectations for the probability of resection.
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CA 19-9 (Cancer antigen 19-9)
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5-fluorouracil • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium
10d
Transformable nanoassembly of CXCL16 peptide-SN38 conjugate improves intratumor permeation and retention in peritoneal metastases. (PubMed, J Control Release)
Especially in PDX-PM model, SN38-STPC16 NA reduces PM tumor weight by 80.9%, decreases PM nodule number by 82.3%, and extends median survival by 1.76-fold, outperforming the clinical standard FOLFIRI regimen. Collectively, the transformable SN38-STPC16 NA represents an encouraging delivery platform for effective PM chemotherapy.
Journal
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CXCL16 (C-X-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 16)
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5-fluorouracil • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium
12d
NOM-ERA: Non-Operative Management and Early Response Assessment in Rectal Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=63, Completed, Washington University School of Medicine | Trial completion date: Apr 2026 --> Jan 2026 | Active, not recruiting --> Completed
Trial completion • Trial completion date
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5-fluorouracil • oxaliplatin • leucovorin calcium
13d
Outcomes of minimally invasive conversion surgery after immune checkpoint inhibitors for stage IV gastric cancer. (PubMed, Surg Oncol)
In gastric cancer, particularly HER2-negative cStage IV, integrating immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) like nivolumab with chemotherapy presents a promising strategy...The 1-year relapse-free survival and 1-year overall survival were both 100.0% The study underscores the potential of ICI-combined chemotherapy to achieve control of metastatic disease and enable minimally invasive curative surgery in stage IV gastric cancer, thereby offering improved prognosis for this patient cohort. Further research is advocated to confirm long-term survival benefits.
Journal • Checkpoint inhibition • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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HER-2 negative
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • 5-fluorouracil • leucovorin calcium
14d
Immune checkpoint inhibition in Epstein-Barr virus associated gastric cancer: a case report highlighting the role of biomarker-driven treatment selection. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
The patient subsequently received first-line treatment with nivolumab plus FOLFOX, achieving a marked radiological response...This case illustrates the potential benefit of immunotherapy in EBV-positive gastric cancer, even in the microsatellite-stable setting. The overlap of biomarkers in this patient may have contributed to immune response, highlighting the importance of comprehensive molecular profiling in GEA and supporting EBV status as a promising predictor of immunotherapy benefit.
Journal • Checkpoint inhibition • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression • PD-L1 overexpression • HER-2 negative
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Opdivo (nivolumab) • 5-fluorouracil • leucovorin calcium
14d
Predictors of prolonged progression-free survival in patients with unresectable or recurrent pancreatic cancer treated with nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and folinic acid (NAPOLEON-2 study). (PubMed, Ther Adv Med Oncol)
The duration of previous chemotherapy, treatment line, and the CAR are useful predictors of PFS in patients with urPC receiving NFF. The proposed nomogram and risk stratification system may facilitate individualized treatment planning and support clinical decision-making.
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
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5-fluorouracil • leucovorin calcium • Onivyde (nanoliposomal irinotecan)
14d
Durable response to FOLFOX plus serplulimab in AFP-producing gastric adenocarcinoma with liver metastases: a case report and literature review. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
AFP kinetics provided a rapid and reproducible on-treatment biomarker that complemented imaging. Given the paucity of prospective data in AFP-high gastric cancer, this report is hypothesis-generating and supports further evaluation of chemo-immunotherapy in larger studies.
Review • Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) • GPC3 (Glypican 3) • CDX2 (Caudal Type Homeobox 2) • SALL4 (Spalt Like Transcription Factor 4)
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5-fluorouracil • leucovorin calcium • Hetronifly (serplulimab)
16d
Treatment of Social and Language Deficits With Leucovorin for Young Children With Autism (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=80, Recruiting, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2026
Trial primary completion date
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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leucovorin calcium • levoleucovorin calcium
16d
Early Treatment of Language Impairment in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder With Leucovorin Calcium (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=80, Active, not recruiting, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2026
Enrollment closed • Trial primary completion date
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leucovorin calcium • levoleucovorin calcium
16d
Leucovorin for the Treatment of Language Impairment in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=56, Active, not recruiting, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Trial completion date: Dec 2025 --> Jul 2026
Trial completion date
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leucovorin calcium • levoleucovorin calcium
16d
Robotic Partial Cystectomy and Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Node-Positive Urachal Adenocarcinoma in a 34-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report. (PubMed, Curr Oncol)
The patient remained continent, experienced no postoperative complications or treatment-limiting toxicity, and showed normalization of carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 levels. This case provides a carefully contextualized example of transparent surgical reasoning and restrained multidisciplinary management in a rare malignancy with limited prospective evidence.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden
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TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • CEACAM5 (CEA Cell Adhesion Molecule 5)
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TMB-L
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5-fluorouracil • leucovorin calcium