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Background: E-3810 is a potent VEGFR1, 2 and 3 and FGFR 1 kinases inhibitor showing potent anti-angiogenic and antitumor activity in several in vitro and in vivo mouse models (Proceedings AACR-EORTC-NCI Meeting, Boston, November 2009; Abstracts No. 252 and 257). The aim of this study was to investigate, in a rat model, the antitumor activity of E-3810 and its anti-angiogenic effects by using DCE-MRI and to correlate the response with a panel of biological markers. Methods: Nude rats were subcutaneously xenografted with human Calu-6 lung cancer cells and treated orally once daily for 14 consecutive days, either with E-3810 − 10 mpk (dose chosen on the basis of a preliminary study in the same model) or Sorafenib − 100 mpk. Tumor growth and parameters reflecting tumor vascular permeability/perfusion (Ktrans) were evaluated by T2-weighted MRI and by T1-weighted DCE-MRI using Gd-DTPA (Magnevist®) as contrast agent at D-1, D1, D3, D7 and D14. The number, maturity and functionality of tumor vessels were assessed using CD31/α-SMA colocalisation by IHC and injection of Hoechst fluorescent dye on D1, D3, D7 and D14. On the same days, the level of circulating endothelial cells (CEC) and collagen IV were measured by FACS and ELISA assays. Results: In comparison to vehicle-treated animals, a marked tumor growth inhibition was observed in E-3810-treated rats (max T/C 21%) with no remarkable signs of toxicity. In the same animals, Ktrans value in the tumor rim was significantly decreased (up to 49% on D14). This DCE-MRI finding was supported by the significant decrease in the Hoechst stained area observed at D1 (−97%), D7 (−96%) and D14 (−75%). In addition, the number of tumor vessels (both CD31 and colocalized CD31/α-SMA) was significantly decreased at D3 (−72%), D7 (−68%) and D14 (−86%) in E-3810-treated rats. Always in comparison to vehicle group, no significant changes in CEC were observed after treatment with E-3810, whereas collagen IV levels significantly increased at D14 (+38). Similar effects on all the above mentioned parameters were observed in Sorafenib treated animals. Conclusions: E-3810 displayed a marked antitumor activity in the model of Calu-6 tumor bearing nude rats. The antitumor effect is coupled with a strong antiangiogenic activity, as indicated by decrease in vascular permeability/perfusion and decrease of microvessels density that occur early on and are maintained throughout the treatment period. Citation Format: {Authors}. {Abstract title} [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2010 Apr 17-21; Washington, DC. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2010;70(8 Suppl):Abstract nr 1367.

Background: Since the introduction of cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin, several new generations of platinum analogues have been developed as candidates for chemotherapy. DEBIO 0507/NC-4016 is a DACH-Platin Polymeric Micelle. The main objectives of this project were to assess pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of DEBIO 0507 and evaluate its efficacy in preclinical studies against a broad spectrum of experimental tumors including syngenic, xenogenic tumor models and a cisplatin-resistant cell line. Methods: PK and biodistribution studies were conducted in multiple matrices (blood, tumor, liver, spleen, kidneys and pancreas) collected in mice bearing C38 mouse colon carcinoma and treated with a single IV injection of DEBIO 0507 at 2 mg Pt/kg. Antitumor activity of DEBIO 0507 intravenously injected every 4, 7 or 14 days at different doses was investigated in C38 mouse colon carcinoma bearing C57BL/6 mice. Antitumor effect of DEBIO 0507 was also assessed in a panel of human tumor xenografted in nude mice, Calu-6 and A-549 human lung carcinoma, HT-29 human colon carcinoma, PC-3 human prostatic tumor, FaDu human pharynx carcinoma, NIH:OVCAR3 human ovarian tumor, BxPC-3 human pancreas tumor and HepG2 human hepatocarcinoma. Results: A concentration of 61 µg Pt/ml was detected in plasma from 5 minutes after injection and persisted during two hours. Platinum was very slowly cleared from plasma as it was still detected 14 days after injection (t1/2α : 40h). An accumulation was observed in tumor from 5 minutes to 8 days after injection and terminal elimination phase was very long since platinum was also detected 14 days after injection. The same PK and BD profiles were observed for other tissues. DEBIO 0507 was not active in the models of NIH: OVCAR3 human ovarian tumor, BxPC-3 human pancreas tumor and HepG2 human hepatocarcinoma. DEBIO 0507 exhibited a significant and dose-dependent antitumor activity against C38 mouse colon carcinoma when administered every 4, 7 or 14 days (optimal T/C of 0, 0 and 5%, respectively). We also demonstrated growth inhibitory effects of DEBIO 0507 in human PC-3 prostate, Calu-6 lung, FaDu head and neck and A-549 lung tumors xenografted in nude mice when injected with similar doses and schedules (optimal T/C of : 26, 29, 39 and 40%, for each model respectively). Conclusion: DEBIO 0507 displayed a marked antitumor activity against a large spectrum of tumor models associated with a long exposure of tumor to Pt. These preclinical results provide useful data to support the design of clinical trials for DEBIO 0507. DEBIO 0507/NC-4016 was produced by Nanocarrier Co.,Ltd. Citation Format: {Authors}. {Abstract title} [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2010 Apr 17-21; Washington, DC. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2010;70(8 Suppl):Abstract nr 571.