DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs:cardiovascular safety and benefits

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs)and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors are commonly used treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Both anti-diabetic treatments function by playing key modulatory roles in the incretin system.Though these drugs have been deemed effective in treating T2DM,the Food and Drug Administration(FDA)and some members of the scientific community have questioned the safety of these therapeutics relative to important cardiovascular endpoints.As a result,since 2008,the FDA has required all new drugs for glycemic control in T2DM patients to demonstrate cardiovascular safety.The present review article strives to assess the safety and benefits of incretin-based therapy,a new class of antidiabetic drug,on the health of patient cardiovascular systems.In the process,this review will also provide a physiological overview of the incretin system and how key components function in T2DM.

GLP-1受体激动剂和DPP-4抑制剂分别联合二甲双胍治疗T2DM的疗效及对血清抗氧化因子、炎症因子的影响

目的对比胰高血糖素样肽-1(GLP-1)受体激动剂和二肽基肽酶-4(DPP-4)抑制剂分别联合二甲双胍治疗2型糖尿病(T2DM)的疗效及对其血清抗氧因子、炎症因子的影响。方法将2020年5月至2022年5月中国中医科学院广安门医院南区收治的120例T2DM患者纳入本次前瞻性研究,采用随机数字表法分成GLP-1联合组(n=40)、DPP-4联合组(n=40)和对照组(n=40)。GLP-1联合组患者治疗方案为二甲双胍治疗+利拉鲁肽,DPP-4联合组患者治疗方案为二甲双胍+沙格列汀,对照组患者仅口服二甲双胍治疗。治疗为期6个月。比较3组患者治疗前后的血糖相关指标[空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)]及胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、氧化应激指标[超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和6-酮-前列环素F1α(6-Keto-PGF1α)]和炎症因子[肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)和超敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)]表达情况。结果GLP-1联合组治疗后的空腹血糖、2 hPPG、HbA1c和HOMA-IR分别为(5.05±0.69)mmol/L、(7.42±0.98)mmol/L、(6.11±0.70)%和(3.20±0.45),DPP-4联合组分别为(5.58±0.61)mmol/L、(8.09±1.04)mmol/L、(6.65±0.76)%和(3.78±0.50),对照组分别为(6.50±0.75)mmol/L、(10.14±1.22)mmol/L、(7.80±0.81)%和(4.61±0.59),GLP-1联合组与DPP-4联合组治疗后的上述血糖相关指标及HOMA-IR均较对照组显著下降,且GLP-1联合组显著低于DPP-4联合组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GLP-1联合组治疗后的SOD和6-Keto-PGF1α分别为(95.09±9.97)U/mL、(76.19±6.80)ng/L,DPP-4联合组分别为(85.17±10.18)U/mL、(67.32±6.39)ng/L,对照组分别为(76.89±9.06)U/mL、(60.46±6.02)ng/L,GLP-1联合组与DPP-4联合组治疗后的血清SOD、6-Keto-PGF1α均较对照组显著上升,且GLP-1联合组血清SOD、6-Keto-PGF1α均较DPP-4联合组显著上升,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GLP-1联合组TNF-α、IL-6和hs-CRP分别为(7.05±1.16)ng/L、(5.01±1.35)pg/mL、(4.04±0.51)mg/L,DPP-4联合组为(7.93±1.29)ng/L、(5.97±1.40)pg/mL、(4.99±0.59)mg/L,对照组为(10.34±1.58)ng/L、(7.58±1.49)pg/mL、(5.94±0.64)mg/L,GLP-1联合组与DPP-4联合组治疗后的上述血清炎症因子均较对照组显著下降,且GLP-1联合组显著低于DPP-4联合组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论GLP-1受体激动剂联合二甲双胍治疗T2DM的降糖效果优于DPP-4受体抑制剂联合二甲双胍,在改善胰岛素抵抗和氧化应激,降低炎症反应方面同样优于DPP-4受体抑制剂联合二甲双胍治疗。

Design and synthesis of DPP-4 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

An efficient stereoselective synthesis of the rigid aza-bicyclo[3.2.0]heptane scaffold has been developed to provide 2-cyano-pyrrolidine alpha-amino amide 1 as DPP-4 inhibitor.

Effects of DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin on blood glucose control, oxidative stress and inflammatory response in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Objective: To investigate the effects of DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin on blood glucose control, oxidative stress and inflammatory response in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: A total of 138 patients with newly diagnosed T2DM who were treated in the hospital between March 2016 and April 2017 were divided into routine group (n=69) and combined treatment group (n=69) by random number table method. Routine group were treated with metformin alone and combined treatment group received DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin therapy. The differences in blood glucose control as well as oxidative stress-related indicator and inflammatory factor contents were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: Before treatment, the differences in blood glucose index levels in peripheral blood as well as the oxidative stress index and inflammatory mediator contents in serum were not statistically significant between the two groups. After 4 weeks of treatment, blood glucose indexes FBG and HOMA-IR levels in peripheral blood of combined treatment group were lower than those of routine group;oxidative stress indexes MDA and LHP contents in serum were lower than those of routine group whereas GSH-Px and T-AOC contents were higher than those of routine group;inflammatory mediators hs-CRP, IL-1 and IL-6 contents in serum were lower than those of routine group. Conclusion: DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin therapy can effectively control the blood glucose and suppress the systemic oxidative stress and inflammatory response in T2DM paients.

Effect of DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin on glucose and lipid metabolism and micro-inflammatory state in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by metabolic syndrome

Objective: To study the effect of DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin on glucose and lipid metabolism and micro-inflammatory state in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by metabolic syndrome. Methods: A total of 60 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by metabolic syndrome who were treated in the hospital between February 2015 and December 2016 were divided into control group (n=30) and observation group (n=30) according to the random number table method. Control group received metformin therapy alone, observation group received DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin therapy, and the differences in levels of glucose and lipid metabolism indexes and inflammatory factors were compared between the two groups of patients before and after treatment. Results: Before treatment, the differences in glucose and lipid metabolism index levels in peripheral blood as well as inflammatory factor contents in serum were not statistically significant between the two groups. After treatment, the levels of glucose metabolism indexes FPG, FPI and HOMA-IR as well as lipid metabolism indexes TG and TC in peripheral blood of observation group were lower than those of control group while HDL-C level was higher than that of control group;the contents of inflammatory factors IL-6, CRP and TNF-α in serum were lower than those of control group. Conclusion: DPP-4 inhibitor combined with metformin therapy is more effective in controlling the glucose and lipid metabolism process and inhibiting the micro-inflammatory state in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by metabolic syndrome.

Relook at DPP-4 inhibitors in the era of SGLT-2 inhibitors

SGLT-2 inhibitors(SGLT-2Is)have significantly improved cardio-renal outcomes and are preferred agents in people with cardiovascular diseases,heart failure,and diabetic kidney disease.Similarly,GLP-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs)have significantly improved atherosclerotic cardiovascular outcomes.To this end,DPP-4 inhibitors(DPP-4Is)are cardiac-neutral drugs.While long-acting GLP-1RAs have shown a favorable HbA1c lowering compared to DPP-4Is,there is no clinically meaningful HbA1c lowering difference between SGLT-2Is vs DPP-4Is.Moreover,the glucose-lowering potential of SGLT-2Is gets compromised with a progressive decline in renal functions,unlike DPP-4Is.Furthermore,the HbA1c lowering potential of DPP-4Is is favorable in people with T2DM having a modest baseline HbA1c(8.0%-8.5%)compared with SGLT-2Is which lowers HbA1c larger in a background of higher baseline HbA1c(>8.5%-9.0%).These findings suggest that the role of DPP-4Is in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus cannot be completely ignored even in the era of SGLT-2Is.

CTLA-4与PD-1/PD-L1免疫检查点抑制剂治疗子宫内膜癌新进展

免疫检查点抑制剂(ICIs)是可调节免疫反应。细胞毒性T淋巴细胞相关抗原4 (CTLA-4)和程序性死亡受体1 (PD-1)/程序性死亡受体配体1 (PD-L1)对应的免疫检查点抑制剂已在临床抗肿瘤中展现出极大优势。免疫检查点抑制剂通过阻断免疫检查点通路,激活免疫细胞识别和杀伤的功能治疗子宫内膜癌,从而达到抗肿瘤效果,应用前景广阔。

Effect of metformin combined with DPP-4 inhibitor on the micro-inflammatory status and insulin sensitivity of T2DM patients with metabolic syndrome

Objective: To investigate the effect of metformin combined with DPP-4 inhibitor on the micro-inflammatory status and insulin sensitivity of T2DM patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: A total of 78 T2DM patients with metabolic syndrome who were treated in the hospital were retrospectively analyzed and divided into the control group (n=41) who received metformin therapy and the combined group (n=37) who received metformin combined with DPP-4 inhibitor therapy, and both groups were treated for 12 weeks. The differences in micro-inflammatory state and insulin sensitivity were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in serum inflammatory factor contents and peripheral blood insulin sensitivity-related index levels between the two groups before treatment. After 12 weeks of treatment, serum inflammatory factors IL-1, hs-CRP and TNF-α contents of combined group were lower than those of control group;insulin sensitivity indexes FGP, FINS, ISI and HOMA-IR levels were lower than those of control group. Conclusion: metformin combined with DPP-4 inhibitor Sitagliptin can more effectively inhibit the micro-inflammatory state and improve the insulin sensitivity in T2DM patients with metabolic syndrome.

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors and Inflammation: Dpp-4 Inhibitors Improve Mean Pleatelet Volume and Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Level

AIM: The purpose of this research was to determine the changes of the inflammatory parameters in the long term with the use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. Material and Methods: In this research we have retrospectively reviewed the records of 80 patients who had added dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (40 sitagliptin and 40 vildagliptin) to their ongoing therapies. Patients’ values of inflammation at the beginning of this process were taken as initial values, while values at the end of this process were considered as final values. Results: A total of 80 patients [38.8% (n = 31) of the patients were male, while 61.3% (n = 49) were female] enrolled in the study. When the whole group was evaluated, the mean age was 56.1 ± 9.7 years. The median follow-up time of the patients with DPP-4 inhibitors was 18 (2 - 64) months. The mean MPV value was measured as 8.79 ± 1.71 fL before DPP-4 inhibitors and it was 10.06 ± 1.42 fL after the follow-up period (p < 0.001). The median value serum GGT was 30.5 (13 - 194) U/L before DPP-4 inhibitor and 29.5 (12 - 112) U/L at the end (p = 0.048). The mean uric acid level before the use of di-peptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors was 4.7 ± 1.6 mg/dL, and this level was 5.0 ± 1.5 mg/dL after the follow-up period (p = 0.048). Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that MPV and GGT levels were improved by dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in long-term.

GLP-1受体激动剂和DPP-4抑制剂在糖尿病治疗中的研究进展

随着肠促胰素的发现,胰岛α细胞及胰高血糖素样肽-1受体激动剂和二肽基肽酶-4抑制剂的研究逐渐成为新的糖尿病研究热点。本文旨在通过分析糖尿病状态下胰岛细胞病理生理变化及比较两类药物在临床应用中的疗效及安全性,为糖尿病患者,尤其是胰岛功能衰竭的患者提供此两类药物的一些应用指导。

血清kallistatin、Netrin-4与早发型子痫前期患者外周血HMGB1-RAGE信号通路的关系及对妊娠结局的影响

目的探讨血清人激肽释放酶抑制剂(kallistatin)、轴突导向因子4(Netrin-4)水平与早发型子痫前期(EOPE)患者外周血高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)-晚期糖基化终末产物受体(RAGE)信号通路的关系及对妊娠结局的影响。方法选取2019年9月至2021年8月该院产科收治的EOPE患者(EOPE组,182例)及健康孕妇(对照组,91例)。比较两组血清kallistatin、Netrin-4、HMGB1、RAGE、核因子-κB p65(NF-κB p65)水平并进行相关性分析。根据EOPE患者的妊娠结局分为不良组(52例)和良好组(130例),并对不良妊娠结局的危险因素进行Logistic回归分析法。结果EOPE组患者血清kallistatin、Netrin-4水平低于对照组,HMGB1、RAGE、NF-κB p65水平高于对照组(P<0.05);血清HMGB1、RAGE、NF-κB p65水平与kallistatin、Netrin-4水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。EOPE组不良妊娠结局发生率为28.57%,单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析法结果显示,孕前高体质量指数(BMI)、24 h尿蛋白定量高水平、血肌酐高水平、D-二聚体高水平、血清kallistatin低水平、Netrin-4低水平均是EOPE患者发生不良妊娠结局的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论EOPE患者血清kallistatin、Netrin-4与HMGB1-RAGE信号通路蛋白表达呈负相关,孕前高BMI、24 h尿蛋白定量高水平、血肌酐高水平、D-二聚体高水平、血清kallistatin低水平、Netrin-4低水平是导致EOPE患者发生不良妊娠结局的独立危险因素。

Repositioning of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon like peptide-1 agonists as potential neuroprotective agents

Repositioning of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists is a breakthrough in the field of neural regeneration research increasing glucagon like peptide-1 bioavailability, hence its neuroprotective activities. In this article, the authors suggest not only crossing blood-brain barrier and neurodegenerative disease as off target for dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists, but also for ophthalmic preparations for diabetic retinopathy, which may be the latest breakthrough in the field if prepared and used in an appropriate nano-formulation to target the retinal nerves. The relation of neurodegenerative diseases' different mechanisms to the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists should be further examined in preclinical and clinical settings. The repositioning of already marketed antidiabetic drugs for neurodegenerative diseases should save the high cost of the time-consuming normal drug development process. Drug repositioning is a hot topic as an alternative to molecular target based drug discovery or therapeutic switching. It is a relatively inexpensive pathway due to availability of previous pharmacological and safety data. The glucagon like peptide-1 produced in brain has been linked to enhanced learning and memory functions as a physiologic regulator in central nervous system by restoring insulin signaling. Intranasal administration of all marketed gliptins(or glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists) may show enhanced blood-brain barrier crossing and increased glucagon like peptide-1 levels in the brain after direct crossing of the drug for the olfactory region, targeting the cerebrospinal fluid. Further blood-brain barrier crossing tests may extend dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors' effects beyond the anti-hyperglycemic control to intranasal spray, intranasal powder, or drops targeting the blood-brain barrier and neurodegenerative diseases with the most suitable formula. Moreover, novel nano-formulation is encouraged either to obtain favorable pharmacokinetic parameters or to achieve promising blood-brain barrier penetration directly through the olfactory region. Many surfactants should be investigated either as a solubilizing agent for hydrophobic drugs or as penetration enhancers. Different formulae based on in vitro and in vivo characterizations, working on sister gliptins(or glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists), different routes of administration, pharmacokinetic studies, dose response relationship studies, monitoring of plasma/brain concentration ratio after single and multiple dose, and neurodegenerative disease animal models are required to prove the new method of use(utility) for dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors as potential neuroprotective agents. Furthermore, investigations of glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists' neuroprotective effects on animal models will be considered carefully because they crossed the blood-brain barrier in previous studies, enabling their direct action on the central nervous system. Combination therapy of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors or glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists with already marketed drugs for neurodegenerative disease should be considered, especially regarding the novel intranasal route of administration.

Transcription factors specificity protein and nuclear receptor 4A1 in pancreatic cancer

Specificity protein(Sp)transcription factors(TFs)Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4,and the orphan nuclear receptor 4A1(NR4A1)are highly expressed in pancreatic tumors and Sp1 is a negative prognostic factor for pancreatic cancer patient survival.Results of knockdown and overexpression of Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4 in pancreatic and other cancer lines show that these TFs are individually pro-oncogenic factors and loss of one Sp TF is not compensated by other members.NR4A1 is also a prooncogenic factor and both NR4A1 and Sp TFs exhibit similar functions in pancreatic cancer cells and regulate cell growth,survival,migration and invasion.There is also evidence that Sp TFs and NR4A1 regulate some of the same genes including survivin,epidermal growth factor receptor,PAX3-FOXO1,α5-andα6-integrins,β1-,β3-andβ4-integrins;this is due to NR4A1 acting as a cofactor and mediating NR4A1/Sp1/4-regulated gene expression through GC-rich gene promoter sites.Several studies show that drugs targeting Sp downregulation or NR4A1 antagonists are highly effective inhibitors of Sp/NR4A1-regulated pathways and genes in pancreatic and other cancer cells,and the triterpenoid celastrol is a novel dual-acting agent that targets both Sp TFs and NR4A1.

Exendin-4 and linagliptin attenuate neuroinflammation in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease

Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor has been shown to lower the incidence of Parkinson's disease in patients with diabetes mellitus.Therefore,using these two treatments may help treat Parkinson's disease.To further investigate the mechanisms of action of these two compounds,we established a model of Parkinson's disease by treating mice with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine and then subcutaneously injected them with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist exendin-4 or the dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor linagliptin.We found that both exendin-4 and linagliptin reversed motor dysfunction,glial activation,and dopaminergic neuronal death in this model.In addition,both exendin-4 and linagliptin induced microglial polarization to the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion.Moreover,in vitro experiments showed that treatment with exendin-4 and linagliptin inhibited activation of the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-and leucine-rich-repeat-and pyrin-domaincontaining 3/caspase-1/interleukin-1βpathway and subsequent pyroptosis by decreasing the production of reactive oxygen species.These findings suggest that exendin-4 and linagliptin exert neuroprotective effects by attenuating neuroinflammation through regulation of microglial polarization and the nucleotidebinding oligomerization domain-and leucine-rich-repeat-and pyrin-domain-containing 3/caspase-1/interleukin-1βpathway in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine.Therefore,these two drugs may serve as novel anti-inflammatory treatments for Parkinson's disease.

降糖类药物GLP-1受体激动剂与DPP-4抑制剂的药物经济学、血糖指标、药物不良反应情况对比

目的 对比分析降糖类药物胰高血糖素样肽-1(glucagon-like peptide-1,GLP-1)受体激动剂、二肽基肽酶-4(dipeptidyl peptidases,DPP-4)抑制剂对2型糖尿病的药物经济学、血糖指标、药物不良反应情况。方法选取2021年1月—2022年1月湖南省职业病防治院78例2型糖尿病患者展开临床研究,实施随机抽签法分为两组,各39例。对照组应用DPP-4抑制剂治疗,观察组应用GLP-1受体激动剂治疗。患者持续用药18周,比较两组患者的血浆空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、餐后2 h血糖(2 hPG)、三酰甘油(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、不良反应发生率、治疗总费用。结果 治疗18周后,观察组FPG、HbA1c、2 hPG、TG、TC、LDL-C水平低于对照组,HDL-C水平高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组不良反应发生率7.69%与对照组10.26%比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组治疗18周花费的药物费用比对照组多2 682元。结论 降糖类药物GLP-1受体激动剂可有效治疗2型糖尿病,对血糖指标控制效果较好,但用药费用较高,临床可结合患者实际情况给药。

GLP-1受体激动剂与DPP-4抑制剂对2型糖尿病的疗效对比

目的对GLP-1受体激动剂与DPP-4抑制剂在2型糖尿病治疗中的临床运用效果进行观察与分析。方法按治疗方案不同,将我院于2017年10月至2019年2月所收治的58例2型糖尿病患者分成甲组与乙组,并分别予以GLP-1受体激动剂(利拉鲁肽)、DPP-4抑制剂(西格列汀)治疗。对两组患者治疗的总有效率、治疗前后血糖变化等情况进行观察与分析。结果甲组治疗后总有效率显著高于乙组,差异显著(P<0.05);治疗后,甲乙两组患者的空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、糖化血红蛋白均低于本组治疗前,差异明显(P<0.05);甲组治疗后的空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、糖化血红蛋白均低于乙组治疗后,差异存在统计学意义(P<0.05);甲乙两组不良反应发生率相比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论对2型糖尿病患者予以GLP-1受体激动剂治疗,其疗效优于DPP-4抑制剂,可改善患者的血糖,值得在临床上大力推行。

糖耐康改善KKAy小鼠Toll样受体4通路及葡萄糖转运子4的作用机制研究

目的:观察中药糖耐康对KKAy小鼠血糖、体质量及Toll样受体4(TLR4)通路中白细胞介素6(IL-6)、核因子κB激酶β抑制物(IKKβ)及葡萄糖转运蛋白4(GluT4)影响,分析其改善2型糖尿病的可能作用机制。方法:选取无特定病原体(SPF)级自发性2型糖尿病动物KKAy小鼠及C57BL/6J小鼠,给予高脂饲料喂养,连续8周给药,评价血糖及体质量。并采用半定量酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)检测血浆中IL-6及GluT4的水平。蛋白质印迹法检测肝组织TLR4蛋白表达、肌肉组织IKKβ蛋白表达水平。结果:中药糖耐康高剂量组,能够显著降低血糖水平(P<0.05),具有一定抑制体质量增长的趋势。同时能够下调IL-6水平,上调GluT4的水平(P<0.01,P<0.05),抑制TLR4及IKKβ蛋白表达(P<0.01,P<0.05)。结论:糖耐康可能通过下调脂多糖(LPS)介导的TLR4通路中关键炎症介质的水平,减轻低度炎症反应,在一定程度上抑制炎症级联效应,同时提高胰岛素信号转导受体后途径中GluT4的转位及活性水平,共同达到改善胰岛素抵抗状态的作用。

Insights into the Use of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Patients with HR-positive Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer

Hormone receptor(HR)-positive breast cancer(BC)is the most common subtype of BC and some patients with such tumors experience recurrences.Endocrine-based therapy(ET)(e.g.,tamoxifen,aromatase inhibitors(AIs),and fulvestrant)that has improved outcomes in such patients represents the initial therapy for women with HR-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-negative BC(considering no evidence of visceral crisis).However,the resistance to ET can occur in almost 50%of HR-positive BCs.In order to improve outcomes of patients with HR-positive metastatic BC,new treatment strategies are required.One such therapy is the new class of medications,cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK)4/6 inhibitors,that have improved the outcomes in such patients(both endocrine-sensitive and endocrine-resistant).This article presents evidence from the main clinical trials,which led to the approval of palbociclib,ribociclib,and abemaciclib.These three CDK 4/6 inhibitors have shown a significant improvement of the progression-free survival(PFS)in patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic BC when used in combination with selected ETs.In addition,some important patient management considerations,when choosing a particular CDK 4/6 inhibitor for an individual patient are presented.Furthermore,a need to find biomarkers for CDK 4/6 inhibitor sensitivity,efficacy,and resistance,to be able to precisely select the best patientcandidates for this treatment is highlighted.

Can cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors convert inoperable breast cancer relapse to operability? A case report

BACKGROUND Pathological complete response(pCR) is rare in hormone receptor-positive(HR+)HER2-negative breast cancer(BC) treated with either endocrine therapy(ET) or chemotherapy. Radical resection of locoregional relapse, although potentially curative in some cases, is challenging when the tumor invades critical structures.The oral cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor palbociclib in combination with ET has obtained a significant increase in objective response rates and progression-free survival in patients with advanced BC and is now being evaluated in the neoadjuvant setting. We present a clinical case of a patient with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+ HER2-negative BC who experienced p CR after treatment with palbociclib.CASE SUMMARY We report the clinical case of a 60-year-old patient who presented with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+, HER2-negative BC 10 years after the diagnosis of the primary tumor. During a routine follow-up visit, breast magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed a 4-cm lesion in the right subclavicular region, infiltrating the chest wall and extending to the subclavian vessels, but without bone or visceral involvement. Treatment was begun with palbociclib plus letrozole, converting the disease to operability over a period of 6 mo. Surgery was performed and a p CR achieved. Of note, during treatment the patient experienced a very uncommon toxicity characterized by burning tongue and glossodynia associated with dysgeusia, paresthesia, dysesthesia, and xerostomia. A reduction in the dose of palbociclib did not provide relief and treatment with the inhibitor was thus discontinued, resolving the tongue symptoms. Laboratory exams were unremarkable. Given that this was a late relapse, the tumor was classified asendocrine-sensitive, a condition associated with high sensitivity to palbociclib.CONCLUSION This case highlights the potential of the cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor plus ET combination to achieve pCR in locoregional relapse of BC, enabling surgical resection of a lesion initially considered inoperable.

CDK4/6抑制剂联合内分泌药物治疗HR阳性/HER2阴性乳腺癌疗效与安全性的Meta分析

目的 评价4种周期蛋白依赖性激酶4/6(CDK4/6)抑制剂(达尔西利、阿贝西利、瑞波西利、哌柏西利)联合内分泌药物治疗激素受体(HR)阳性/人表皮生长因子受体2(HER2)阴性乳腺癌的疗效和安全性。方法 计算机检索PubMed、the Cochrane Library、Web of Science、Embase、中国知网、万方数据、维普网,收集CDK4/6抑制剂联合内分泌药物(试验组)对比单用内分泌药物或联用安慰剂(对照组)的随机对照试验(RCT),检索时限为建库至2023年4月。筛选文献、数据提取和质量评价后,采用RevMan 5.4.1软件进行Meta分析。结果 共纳入22篇文献,涉及15项RCT,合计18 574例患者。Meta分析结果显示,试验组患者的无进展生存期[HR=0.77,95%CI(0.74,0.79),P<0.000 01]、总生存期[HR=0.91,95%CI(0.87,0.94),P<0.000 01]、客观缓解率[OR=1.71,95%CI(1.51,1.93),P<0.000 01]、临床获益率[OR=1.73,95%CI(1.52,1.95),P<0.000 01]均显著优于对照组。试验组患者的≥3级不良反应[OR=10.28,95%CI(6.97,15.17),P<0.000 01]、中性粒细胞减少[OR=65.09,95%CI(36.43,116.31),P<0.000 01]、白细胞减少[OR=22.90,95%CI(15.40,34.04),P<0.000 01]、贫血[OR=5.71,95%CI(4.51,7.22),P<0.000 01]、腹泻[OR=3.00,95%CI(1.19,7.51),P<0.05]、恶心[OR=1.99,95%CI(1.52,2.60),P<0.00001]发生率均显著高于对照组。结论CDK4/6抑制剂联合内分泌药物治疗HR阳性/HER2阴性乳腺癌的疗效显著,不良反应发生率较高,尤其是血液毒性反应。