Carlo Maria Rossi, Giovanni Santacroce, Marco Vincenzo Lenti, Antonio di Sabatino
{"title":"Eosinophilic esophagitis in the era of biologics.","authors":"Carlo Maria Rossi, Giovanni Santacroce, Marco Vincenzo Lenti, Antonio di Sabatino","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2374471","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2374471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory, disabling disorder characterized by prominent eosinophilic inflammation of the esophagus, leading to troublesome symptoms including dysphagia and food impaction. The natural history of EoE is poorly known, but it may lead to esophageal strictures. The therapeutic armamentarium is expected to grow in the near future, especially due to the availability of novel biological therapies targeting crucial inflammatory pathways of EoE.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>In this review, we discuss the main clinical features and natural history of EoE, focusing on the current therapeutic strategies, as well as past and current trials investigating biologics for its treatment.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Dupilumab has been the first approved biologic drug for the treatment of EoE; long-term studies assessing how it could change the natural history of EoE are awaited. Novel biological drugs or other molecules are currently under study and could change the current treatment algorithms in the near future. Proper drug positioning and long term 'exit strategies' are yet to be defined.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"271-281"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141467313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endoscopic full thickness resection: techniques, applications, outcomes.","authors":"Zaheer Nabi, D Nageshwar Reddy","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2357611","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2357611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) represents a pivotal advancement in the minimally invasive treatment of gastrointestinal lesions, offering a novel approach for the management of lesions previously deemed challenging or unreachable through conventional endoscopic techniques.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This review discusses the development, methodologies, applications, and clinical outcomes associated with EFTR, including exposed and device-assisted EFTR, the integration of endoscopic mucosal resection with EFTR in hybrid techniques, and the collaborative approach between laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (LECS). It encapsulates a comprehensive analysis of the various EFTR techniques tailored to specific lesion characteristics and anatomical locations, underscoring the significance of technique selection based on the lesion's nature and situational context.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion/commentary: </strong>The review underscores EFTR's transformative role in expanding therapeutic horizons for gastrointestinal tumors, emphasizing the importance of technique selection tailored to the unique attributes of each lesion. It highlights EFTR's capacity to facilitate organ-preserving interventions, thereby significantly enhancing patient outcomes and reducing procedural complications. EFTR is a cornerstone in the evolution of gastrointestinal surgery, marking a significant leap forward in the pursuit of precision, safety, and efficacy in tumor management.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"257-269"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141080921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucy J A Harriss, Lewis Stevens, Charles J Rayner, Guy Simpson, Nicola E Annels, Adam E Frampton
{"title":"Is oncolytic adenoviral-mediated immunotherapy through p53-overexpression the solution to refractory pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?","authors":"Lucy J A Harriss, Lewis Stevens, Charles J Rayner, Guy Simpson, Nicola E Annels, Adam E Frampton","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2363222","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2363222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Evaluation of:</b> Araki H, Tazawa H, Kanaya N, et al. Oncolytic virus-mediated p53 overexpression promotes immunogenic cell death and efficacy of PD-1 blockade in pancreatic cancer. Mol Ther Oncolytics. 2022;27:3-13.Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis. PDAC has a dense, desmoplastic stroma and immunosuppressive microenvironment, which impedes current treatment options. Immunotherapy delivered via oncolytic virotherapy is one potential solution to these barriers. Immune checkpoint inhibitors may facilitate immunogenic cell death by improving immune cell infiltration in cancer cells. PD-1 blockade shows better clinical outcomes for certain cancers. The addition of p53 to stimulate cell cycle arrest remains a novel field of research. The evaluated article by Araki <i>et al</i>. explores the efficacy of PD-1 blockade with oncolytic adenovirus platforms on immunogenic cell death and the possibility of combining PD-1 blockade and p53-activation. <i>In vitro</i> analysis showed increased cell death in multiple cell lines infected with AdV mediating p53 expression. The underlying process may attribute to apoptosis and autophagy, with evidence of increased immunogenic cell death. <i>In vivo</i> models demonstrated improved efficacy of p53-expressing AdV, particularly with the addition of PD-1 blockade which appears to be related to CD8+ cell infiltration.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"223-226"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141179200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cost-effectiveness of tislelizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy as first-line treatment of PD-L1 positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma from a Chinese perspective.","authors":"Wei Li, Li Wan, Jiangyan Zhang","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2373730","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2373730","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This work was designed to assess the cost-effectiveness of front-line tislelizumab plus chemotherapy (TIS+Chemo) in advanced gastric cancer (GC) or gastroesophageal junction cancer (GEJC) with positive expression of programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) from the perspective of Chinese healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>A 10-year partitioned survival model was undertaken utilizing clinical data from RATIONALE 305. Costs and utilities were both discounted at an annual rate of 5%. The primary outcome was incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) and calculated as the cost per quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). The willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold was set as $18,625/QALY. Only direct medical costs were considered. Sensitivity analyses and subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate the robustness of the model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the base-case analysis, the incremental cost and effectiveness associated with TIS+Chemo vs Chemo was 7,361 and 0.38 QALYs, respectively, leading to an ICER of 19,371/QALY. At the WTP threshold of $18,625/QALY, the TIS+Chemo was not a cost-effective first-line treatment option. The model outcomes were robust.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>TIS+Chemo did not provide a cost-effective approach for PD-L1 positive advanced GC/GEJC in China setting. However, TIS+Chemo might be cost-effective in provinces with higher WTP threshold.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>RATIONALE 305, www.clinicaltrials.gov, identifier is NCT03777657.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"293-301"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tengyue Hu, Chang Hai Liu, Yurong Zheng, Jialin Ji, Yantong Zheng, Si-Ke He, Dongbo Wu, Wei Jiang, Qingmin Zeng, Nannan Zhang, Hong Tang
{"title":"miRNAs in patients with alcoholic liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Tengyue Hu, Chang Hai Liu, Yurong Zheng, Jialin Ji, Yantong Zheng, Si-Ke He, Dongbo Wu, Wei Jiang, Qingmin Zeng, Nannan Zhang, Hong Tang","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2374470","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2374470","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses a spectrum of liver conditions, including liver steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis (AH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). microRNAs (miRNAs) have garnered significant interest as potential biomarkers for ALD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) systemically from inception to June 2024. All extracted data was stratified according to the stages of ALD. The vote-counting strategy performed a meta-analysis on miRNA expression profiles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 40 studies. In serum of individuals with alcohol-use vs. no alcohol-use, miRNA-122 and miRNA-155 were upregulated, and miRNA-146a was downregulated. In patients with ALD vs. healthy controls, miRNA-122 and miRNA-155 were also upregulated, and miRNA-146a was downregulated. However, in patients with AH vs. healthy individuals, only the serum miRNA-122 level was upregulated. Due to insufficient data on diagnostic accuracy, we failed to conclude the ability of miRNAs to distinguish between different stages of ALD-related liver fibrosis. The results for ALD-related HCC were also insufficient and controversial.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Circulating miRNA-122 was the most promising biomarker to manage individuals with ALD. More studies were needed for the diagnostic accuracy of miRNAs in ALD.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>This protocol was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/) with registration number CRD42023391931.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"283-292"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141467314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Battistella, Matteo Tacelli, Paola Mapelli, Marco Schiavo Lena, Valentina Andreasi, Luana Genova, Francesca Muffatti, Francesco De Cobelli, Stefano Partelli, Massimo Falconi
{"title":"Recent developments in the diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms","authors":"Anna Battistella, Matteo Tacelli, Paola Mapelli, Marco Schiavo Lena, Valentina Andreasi, Luana Genova, Francesca Muffatti, Francesco De Cobelli, Stefano Partelli, Massimo Falconi","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2342837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2024.2342837","url":null,"abstract":"Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (PanNENs) are characterized by a highly heterogeneous clinical and biological behavior, making their diagnosis challenging. PanNENs diagnostic work-up mainly rel...","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140634677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margherita Rimini, Silvia Presi, Giovanni Battista Pipitone, Annalisa Russo Raucci, Francesca Ratti, Angelo Della Corte, Federica Pedica, Giuseppe Vanella, Giovanni Tonon, Valentina Burgio, Francesco Vitiello, Federico Rossari, Elisabeth Amadeo, Maria Giulia Cangi, Lorenza Pecciarini, Paolo Giorgio Arcidiacono, Francesca Falcinelli, Stefano Cascinu, Francesco De Cobelli, Luca Aldrighetti, Maria Grazia Patricelli, Paola Carrera, Andrea Casadei-Gardini
{"title":"Germline testing and genetic counselling in biliary tract cancer: an operative proposal to improve the state of art","authors":"Margherita Rimini, Silvia Presi, Giovanni Battista Pipitone, Annalisa Russo Raucci, Francesca Ratti, Angelo Della Corte, Federica Pedica, Giuseppe Vanella, Giovanni Tonon, Valentina Burgio, Francesco Vitiello, Federico Rossari, Elisabeth Amadeo, Maria Giulia Cangi, Lorenza Pecciarini, Paolo Giorgio Arcidiacono, Francesca Falcinelli, Stefano Cascinu, Francesco De Cobelli, Luca Aldrighetti, Maria Grazia Patricelli, Paola Carrera, Andrea Casadei-Gardini","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2337000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2024.2337000","url":null,"abstract":"A genetic predisposition seems to be involved in biliary tract cancer, but the prevalence of germline mutations in BTC remains unclear, and the therapeutic role of the germline pathologic variants ...","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140594310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Combining Anti-epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Therapy with Immunotherapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC).","authors":"Feng Xiong, Yu-Wen Zhou, Ya-Ting Hao, Gui-Xia Wei, Xiao-Rong Chen, Meng Qiu","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2023.2232718","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2023.2232718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Monoclonal antibodies binding the EGFR, such as cetuximab and panitumumab, have been extensively used as targeted therapy for the treatment of mCRC. However, in clinical practice, it has been found that these treatment options have some limitations and fail to fully exploit their immunoregulatory activities. Meanwhile, because of the limited effects of current treatments, immunotherapy is being widely studied for patients with mCRC. However, previous immunotherapy trials in mCRC patients have had unsatisfactory outcomes as monotherapy. Thus, combinatorial treatment strategies are being researched.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>The authors retrieved relevant documents of combination therapy for mCRC from PubMed and Medline. This review elaborates on the knowledge of immunomodulatory effects of anti-EGFR therapy alone and in combination with immunotherapy for mCRC.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Although current treatment options have improved median overall survival (OS) for advanced disease to 30 months, the prognosis remains challenging for those with metastatic disease. More recently, the combination of anti-EGFR therapy with immunotherapy has been shown activity with complementary mechanisms. Hence, anti-EGFR therapy in combination with immunotherapy may hold the key to improving the therapeutic effect of refractory mCRC.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"185-192"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10235520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel therapeutics to treat chronic pancreatitis: targeting pancreatic stellate cells and macrophages.","authors":"Srikanth Iyer, Macie Enman, Preeti Sahay, Vikas Dudeja","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2355969","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2024.2355969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a persistent, recurrent, and progressive disorder that is characterized by chronic inflammation and irreversible fibrosis of the pancreas. It is associated with severe morbidity, resulting in intense abdominal pain, diabetes, exocrine and endocrine dysfunction, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The etiological factors are diverse and the major risk factors include smoking, chronic alcoholism, as well as other environmental and genetic factors. The treatment and management of CP is challenging, and no definitive curative therapy is currently available.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This review paper aims to provide an overview of the different cell types in the pancreas that is known to mediate disease progression and outline potential novel therapeutic approaches and drug targets that may be effective in treating and managing CP. The information presented in this review was obtained by conducting a NCBI PubMed database search, using relevant keywords.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the development of novel therapeutics for CP. A collaborative multi-disciplinary approach coupled with a consistent funding for research can expedite progress of translating the findings from bench to bedside.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"171-183"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140957062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Claudio Romano, Paolo Lionetti, Maria Immacolata Spagnuolo, Sergio Amarri, Antonella Diamanti, Elvira Verduci, Antonella Lezo, Simona Gatti
{"title":"Trends and challenges in home enteral feeding methods for children with gastrointestinal disorders: an expert review on bolus feeding delivery methods.","authors":"Claudio Romano, Paolo Lionetti, Maria Immacolata Spagnuolo, Sergio Amarri, Antonella Diamanti, Elvira Verduci, Antonella Lezo, Simona Gatti","doi":"10.1080/17474124.2023.2289530","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474124.2023.2289530","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>New evidence supports the benefits of bolus feeding for children receiving home enteral feeding (HEN). Current home methods of bolus feeding have certain limitations, particularly in mobile or restless patients. Therefore, innovative delivery methods have been introduced to provide more flexible methods of reducing feeding time and formula handling.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This manuscript presents an expert review of the updates in HEN for children and the results of an online user experience questionnaire about an innovative new cap-based bolus feeding system. A literature bibliographic search was conducted on Medline via PubMed up to September 2023 to collect relevant studies. We presented recent evidence demonstrating a dramatic increase in HEN use among children requiring EN and its benefits on patients' nutritional status and quality of life. In addition, the article examined the clinical and social benefits of bolus feeding and current challenges in delivery methods. We described the benefits of the new system and its user experience.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>The uses and indications for bolus feeding in HEN are increasing among children. However, there are still some unmet needs regarding traditional delivery methods. Innovative techniques can improve flexibility, reduce feeding time, and improve user experience and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":12257,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology","volume":" ","pages":"193-202"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138458940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}