[Research progress on genome-guided precision oncology and development ideas of antitumor Chinese medicine]

Su-Fei He1, Miao Wang2

  • 1Ministry-Provincial Co-constructed Modern Chinese Medicine Cooperative Innovation Center,Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin 301617, China.

Insights

Genome-guided oncology leverages tumor genetics for targeted cancer treatments. Integrating traditional Chinese medicine with precision oncology strategies offers novel therapeutic avenues and accelerates drug development.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Precision oncology redefines cancer treatment by focusing on genetic profiles over histology.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a rich source of multi-component, multi-target natural products for drug development.
  • Advancements in high-throughput sequencing and synthetic lethality strategies address limitations in targeting tumor suppressor genes.

Purpose:

  • To explore the integration of genome-guided oncology, TCM, and synthetic lethality for novel anti-tumor drug development.
  • To leverage innovative clinical trial designs, such as master protocols, for efficient screening of TCM-based targeted therapies.
  • To overcome challenges in keeping pace with rapidly evolving tumor target information in drug development.

Summary:

  • This research integrates precision oncology concepts, network pharmacology, and synthetic lethality within the context of TCM.
  • It proposes a framework for designing anti-tumor drugs based on synthetic lethal interactions within TCM compatibility formulas.
  • Innovative clinical trial designs like master protocols, basket trials, and umbrella trials are crucial for rapid clinical screening.

Impact:

  • This approach aims to unlock the unique advantages of TCM, potentially leading to the development of novel targeted drugs beyond current antibody and small molecule therapies.
  • It offers a pathway to address previously untargetable tumor suppressor gene mutations.
  • Facilitates the clinical application of precision oncology by enabling rapid screening and development of effective, genetically targeted cancer treatments.