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Retinoic acid receptor agonist

2d
Novel FOXM1 inhibitor STL001 sensitizes human cancers to a broad-spectrum of cancer therapies. (PubMed, Cell Death Discov)
A completely new activity of FOXM1, mediated through steroid/cholesterol biosynthetic process and protein secretion in cancer cells was also detected. Collectively, STL001 offers intriguing translational opportunities as combination therapies targeting FOXM1 activity in a variety of human cancers driven by FOXM1.
Journal
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NPM1 (Nucleophosmin 1) • FOXM1 (Forkhead Box M1)
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NPM1 mutation • FOXM1 overexpression
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fenretinide nanoparticle (ST-001 nanoFenretinide)
4d
Weekly Isotretinoin vs Tetracycline for Moderate Acne (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=50, Not yet recruiting, Medical University of South Carolina | Initiation date: Feb 2024 --> Jan 2025
Trial initiation date
8d
Oxidative Stress and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Balance between ROS-Mediated Pro- and Anti-Apoptotic Effects of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. (PubMed, Antioxidants (Basel))
The ideal environment for tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy is produced by a favorable oxidative status. We discuss the latest studies that aim to manipulate the redox system to alter the apoptosis of cancerous cells.
Review • Journal
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ABL1 (ABL proto-oncogene 1) • BCR (BCR Activator Of RhoGEF And GTPase)
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fenretinide nanoparticle (ST-001 nanoFenretinide)
12d
Clinical Trial of Microneedle Radiofrequency Combined With Oral Isotretinoin in Moderate to Severe Acne (clinicaltrials.gov)
P=N/A, N=100, Recruiting, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
New trial
25d
Dermatological manifestations in Costello syndrome: A prospective multicentric study of 31 HRAS-positive variant patients. (PubMed, J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol)
This validated phenotypic characterization of a large number of patients with CS will allow future researchers to make a positive diagnosis, and to differentiate CS from CFCS and NS.
Journal
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HRAS (Harvey rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog)
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NRAS G12 • HRAS G12S
29d
Different concentrations of adapalene induce differentiation and apoptosis of SH-SY5Y cells (PubMed, Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi)
Low concentrations of adapalene can induce differentiation of SH-SY5Y cells into mature functional neurons, while high concentrations of adapalene can induce apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells.
Journal
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NEFH (Neurofilament Heavy)
1m
A retrospective analysis of 65 patients with acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau. (PubMed, Exp Dermatol)
Among systemic non-biologics, acitretin was the most frequently prescribed, followed by ciclosporin and methotrexate. The onset age for ACH among Asian patients is earlier (late 30s) than that for Caucasian patients (late 40s). Interleukin-17 inhibitors may be more effective than tumour necrosis factor inhibitors in managing ACH.
Retrospective data • Journal
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IL17A (Interleukin 17A)
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methotrexate • cyclosporine
1m
The ASCEND Study: Evaluating TMB-001 in the Treatment of RXLI or ARCI Ichthyosis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=209, Active, not recruiting, Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. | N=142 --> 209 | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change
1m
ESSOR: Study of LAU-7b for the Treatment of Long COVID in Adults (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=270, Recruiting, Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. | N=204 --> 270
Enrollment change
2ms
Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase)
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Tecentriq (atezolizumab) • Vesanoid (tretinoin)
2ms
RESOLUTION: Study of LAU-7b for the Treatment of COVID-19 Disease in Adults (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=125, Active, not recruiting, Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> May 2024
Trial completion date
3ms
The ASCEND Study: Evaluating TMB-001 in the Treatment of RXLI or ARCI Ichthyosis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=142, Recruiting, Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Trial completion date: May 2024 --> Nov 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2024 --> Sep 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
3ms
Profiling the Skin Microbiome in Response to Altreno in Acne Patients (clinicaltrials.gov)
P4, N=25, Completed, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | N=37 --> 25
Enrollment change
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Altreno (tretinoin)
3ms
A machine learning model identifies M3-like subtype in AML based on PML/RARα targets. (PubMed, iScience)
M3-like patients exhibited distinct genomic features, low immune activity and better clinical survival. The initiative identification of patients similar to M3 subtype may help to identify more patients that would benefit from ATO/ATRA treatment and deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanism of AML pathogenesis.
Journal • Machine learning
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RARA (Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha)
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Vesanoid (tretinoin)
3ms
Weekly Isotretinoin vs Tetracycline for Moderate Acne (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=50, Not yet recruiting, Medical University of South Carolina
New P1 trial
3ms
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Previously Untreated, High-Risk Medulloblastoma/PNET (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=379, Active, not recruiting, Children's Oncology Group | Trial completion date: Jan 2024 --> Jan 2025
Trial completion date
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cisplatin • carboplatin • cyclophosphamide • vincristine • Neupogen (filgrastim)
4ms
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Previously Untreated, High-Risk Medulloblastoma/PNET (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=379, Active, not recruiting, Children's Oncology Group | Trial completion date: Jul 2028 --> Jan 2024
Trial completion date
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cisplatin • carboplatin • cyclophosphamide • vincristine • Neupogen (filgrastim)
4ms
The Potential Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Mechanisms of ATO and ATRA in Treatment of FLT3-ITD Acute Myeloid Leukemia. (PubMed, Technol Cancer Res Treat)
The gene transcription profile and metabolites of FLT3-ITD mutant cells changes significantly after treatment, which might be related to the anti-FLT3-ITD AML effect. The screened DEGs, differential metabolites pathway are helpful in studying the mechanism of anti-leukemia effects and drug targets.
Journal • Metabolomic study
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FLT3 (Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3) • VDAC1 (Voltage Dependent Anion Channel 1)
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FLT3-ITD mutation
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Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide
4ms
Targeting AR-positive breast cancer cells via drug repurposing approach. (PubMed, Comput Biol Chem)
Amongst the library of compounds, Adapalene exhibited the least binding energy of (-10.2 kCal/mol) in comparison to that of the chosen reference compound, Nilutamide (-8.6 kCal/mol). However, the overall effect of Adapalene was significantly lower in the case of MDA-MB-231 cell lines, which could be attributed to its inherent nature of the absence of hormone receptors. Conclusively, Adapalene possesses greater therapeutic efficacy in comparison to the control drug, thereby hinting towards the potential use of Adapalene in the treatment of AR-positive breast cancer.
Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • AR (Androgen receptor)
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ER positive • AR positive • AR expression • AR negative
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nilutamide
4ms
Journal
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IL2 (Interleukin 2)
5ms
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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TNFRSF8 (TNF Receptor Superfamily Member 8)
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TNFRSF8 expression
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fenretinide nanoparticle (ST-001 nanoFenretinide)
5ms
ESSOR: Study of LAU-7b for the Treatment of Long COVID in Adults (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=204, Recruiting, Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
5ms
Effects of Isotretinoin on CYP2D6 Activity (clinicaltrials.gov)
P4, N=36, Completed, University of Washington | Active, not recruiting --> Completed | Trial completion date: Jul 2026 --> Nov 2023 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2026 --> Nov 2023
Trial completion • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
5ms
Targeting Breast Cancer Stem Cells through Retinoids: A New Hope for Treatment. (PubMed, Crit Rev Oncol Hematol)
Therefore, in this study, we aim to summarize the current understanding of BCSCs, their biomarkers, and the associated signaling pathways. Retinoids, such as Adapalene, a third-generation retinoid, have shown promising anti-cancer potential and may serve as therapeutic agents to target BCSCs.
Review • Journal • Cancer stem
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CTNNB1 (Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) • CD44 (CD44 Molecule) • CD24 (CD24 Molecule) • ITGA6 (Integrin, alpha 6)
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CD44 expression
5ms
Phase 1 Trial of ST-001 nanoFenretinide in Relapsed/Refractory T-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=46, Recruiting, SciTech Development, LLC | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting | Phase classification: P1a/1b --> P1
Enrollment open • Phase classification
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TNFRSF8 (TNF Receptor Superfamily Member 8)
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TNFRSF8 expression
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fenretinide nanoparticle (ST-001 nanoFenretinide)
6ms
RESOLUTION: Study of LAU-7b for the Treatment of COVID-19 Disease in Adults (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2/3, N=125, Active, not recruiting, Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | N=508 --> 125
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change
6ms
Tretinoin and Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Untreated Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=158, Active, not recruiting, Children's Oncology Group | Trial completion date: Oct 2025 --> Sep 2024
Trial completion date
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FLT3 (Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3) • RARA (Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha) • PML (Promyelocytic Leukemia)
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FLT3 mutation • FLT3 wild-type
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cytarabine • idarubicin hydrochloride • mitoxantrone • Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide • Hemady (dexamethasone tablets) • Starasid (cytarabine ocfosfate)
6ms
Molecular Classification of Relapsed DLBCL Reveals Novel Biologic Subgroups (ASH 2023)
Methods Data used in this study included RNA (n=143) and whole exome (n=126) sequencing data from available FFPE tumor samples at the time of a relapse (any line of treatment, r1-r10 relapse timepoints included in analysis, one per patient), consented to the Molecular Epidemiology Resource (n=61), banked in the Mayo Lymphoma Biobank (n=50), or consented to the CC-122-ST-001 clinical trial (n=32, NCT01421524). In summary, we show for the first time that rrDLBCL patients can be classified into four gene expression clusters that are associated with distinct pathway, TME, and genetic programs. These clusters should now be tested to learn if they can help select patients for newer therapies for rrDLBCL such as CAR-T and bispecific antibodies.
IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • BCL7A (BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex Subunit BCL7A)
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BCL7A mutation
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avadomide (CC-122) • fenretinide nanoparticle (ST-001 nanoFenretinide)
7ms
Evaluation of ATRA Activity in Combination With Anastrozole in Pre-operative Phase of Operable Early Breast Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=112, Recruiting, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research | Trial completion date: Sep 2023 --> Sep 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Aug 2023 --> Aug 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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HER-2 positive • HR positive • HER-2 negative • HR positive + HER-2 negative
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anastrozole • Vesanoid (tretinoin)
7ms
16-1080.cc: Pembrolizumab and All-Trans Retinoic Acid Combination Treatment of Advanced Melanoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=26, Active, not recruiting, University of Colorado, Denver | Trial completion date: Aug 2023 --> Aug 2024
Trial completion date • Metastases
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PTPRC (Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Receptor Type C) • NCAM1 (Neural cell adhesion molecule 1) • ITGAM (Integrin, alpha M)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Vesanoid (tretinoin)
7ms
Trial completion date
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RARA (Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha) • PML (Promyelocytic Leukemia)
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Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) • Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide
7ms
Treating low- and intermediate-risk acute promyelocytic leukemia with and without chemotherapy: A comparison in a tertiary care center. (PubMed, J Cancer Res Ther)
Both options of treatment (ATRA-ATO and ATRA-chemotherapy) were discussed with patients with low- and intermediate-risk APL, pros and cons explained in details, and treatment regimen selected after getting informed written consent. Fifteen patients liked to be treated with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO), while rest of the 15 patients preferred treatment with ATRA and chemotherapy. Combination of ATRA and ATO is equally effective, less toxic, and more feasible in comparison to ATRA and chemotherapy for patients with low- and intermediate-risk APL and is a viable option for this subset of patients, especially in countries with limited resources.
Journal
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RARA (Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha)
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Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide
7ms
Antioxidant Use after Diagnosis of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC): A Systematic Review of Application during Radiotherapy and in Second Primary Cancer Prevention. (PubMed, Antioxidants (Basel))
In conclusion, none of the antioxidants tested so far (α-tocopherol, β-carotene, JP, Isotretinoin, interferon α-2a, vitamin E, retinyl palmitate, N-acetylcysteine) was effective in preventing second primary tumors in HNSCC patients, and they could only be used in reducing the side effects of radiotherapy. Further research is needed to better understand the interplay between antioxidants and cancer outcomes in this context.
Review • Journal
8ms
Oral Isotretinoin and Its Uses in Dermatology: A Review. (PubMed, Drug Des Devel Ther)
Therefore, this information is essential to clinicians for deciding on the appropriate use of isotretinoin. In this article, we aim to review the most updated evidence-based data about the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology.
Review • Journal
8ms
In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Investigations on Adapalene as Repurposed Third Generation Retinoid against Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Finally, adapalene impeded tumor growth in a xenograft tumor zebrafish model. In summary, the discovery of the vitamin A derivative adapalene as a c-MYC inhibitor reveals its potential as an avant-garde treatment for MM.
Preclinical • Journal
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog)
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MYC expression
8ms
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in the Era of All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA) and Arsenic Trioxide (ATO). (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Even in the case of relapses, most patients obtain a new remission as a result of therapy with ATO and ATRA, but an effective consolidation treatment is necessary to maintain it. However, there is a variety of controversial aspects related to the role of HSCT in APL, ranging from the fact that outcome data are obtained almost exclusively from retrospective studies and historical analyses to questions related to the type of transplantation, the impact of minimal residual disease, conditioning regimens, or the role of other therapeutic options. All these questions justify the need for controlled prospective studies in the following years.
Review • Journal
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Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide
9ms
Management of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia at Extremes of Age. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Tailored treatment with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO) has revolutionized the outcome of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) from a uniformly fatal disease to one of the most curable malignant diseases in humans. Due to its high efficacy, ATO/ATRA is the standard first-line therapy in younger adult, non-high-risk APL patients...Besides the treatment of newly diagnosed patients, managing toxicities and complications remains challenging. This review discusses the approach to the treatment of APL in elderly and pediatric patients.
Review • Journal
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Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide
9ms
The Promise of Retinoids in the Treatment of Cancer: Neither Burnt Out Nor Fading Away. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Since the introduction of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) has become a highly curable malignancy, especially in combination with arsenic trioxide (ATO)...Furthermore, recent super-enhancer (SE) analysis has identified a novel AML subgroup characterized by high expression of RARα through strong SE levels in the gene locus and increased sensitivity to tamibarotene. Combined with a hypomethylating agent, synthetic retinoids have shown synergistic anti-leukemic effects in non-APL AML preclinical models and are now being studied in phase II and III clinical trials.
Review • Journal
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RARA (Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha) • CYP26A1 (Cytochrome P450 Family 26 Subfamily A Member 1)
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Vesanoid (tretinoin) • arsenic trioxide • Amnolake (tamibarotene)
10ms
Inverse agonists of RAR/RXR signaling as lineage-specific anti-tumor agents against human Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. (PubMed, J Natl Cancer Inst)
In human ACCs, myoepithelial-like cells act as progenitors of ductal-like cells, and myoepithelial-to-ductal differentiation is promoted by RAR/RXR signaling. Suppression of RAR/RXR signaling is lethal to ductal-like cells and represents a new therapeutic approach against human ACCs.
Journal
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ITGA6 (Integrin, alpha 6)
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Targretin oral (bexarotene oral)
10ms
Multiple keratoacanthomas of Ferguson-Smith type: the first Tunisian case (WCD 2023)
Treatment with oral acitretin 20 mg/d was started with marked response...Inheritance is autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance. De novo mutations are possible which may explain the absence of a family history of KA in our patient
Clinical