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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cancer Drug Sensitization In Vitro and In Vivo
Published on: February 6, 2015
Real world study on efficacy and safety of surufatinib in advanced solid tumors evaluation
Hui-Ping Yan1, Hong-Yang Zhao2, An-Chen Qiu1
1Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China.
Abstract:
Surufatinib is a novel, China-developed small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that demonstrates high selectivity for VEGFR, FGFR1, and CSF1R. Surufatinib has been approved for the treatment of neuroendcrine tumors, including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNEN) and non-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (N-pNEN). The purpose of this retrospective study is to assess Surufatinib's safety and effectiveness in patients with various advanced solid malignancies. The general clinical statistics and follow-up data of patients treated with Surufatinib for advanced solid tumors at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital between January 2021 and April 2024 were gathered. Enhanced CT was used to assess the effectiveness during that time, and cases side effects were gathered. Survival rates of different diseases were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. A total of 28 eligible patients were enrolled in this study. At the end of follow-up, treatment with Surufatinib resulted in the following outcomes: Complete response (CR) in 0 cases (0.0%), Partial response (PR) in 5 cases (17.9%), Stable disease (SD) in 7 cases (25.0%), and Progressive disease (PD) in 16 cases (57.1%). Objective response rate (ORR) and Disease control rate (DCR) were 17.9% and 42.9%, respectively. In the PNEN group, ORR was 33.3%, DCR was 66.7%, median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 11 months, while median overall survival (mOS) was 17 months. In the N-pNEN group, ORR was 14.3%, DCR was 42.3%, mPFS was 6 months and mOS was 7 months. ORR was 8.3%, DCR was 25%, mPFS was 2 months, and mOS was 2 months. The most common adverse reactions included hypoproteinemia, proteinuria, bone marrow suppression and gastrointestinal toxicity, and which of them were grade 1 to grade 2. In advanced solid tumors beyond PNEN, Surufatinib demonstrates clinically meaningful survival benefits for patients refractory to standard therapies, with a generally manageable safety profile.
Insights
Surufatinib shows survival benefits in advanced solid tumors, including neuroendocrine tumors, for patients refractory to standard therapies. This tyrosine kinase inhibitor demonstrated a manageable safety profile with common side effects like hypoproteinemia and proteinuria.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Surufatinib is a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting VEGFR, FGFR1, and CSF1R.
- It is approved for neuroendocrine tumor treatment, including pancreatic (PNEN) and non-pancreatic (N-pNEN) types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively assess the safety and effectiveness of Surufatinib in patients with various advanced solid malignancies.
- Evaluate clinical outcomes and adverse events in a real-world setting.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 28 patients treated with Surufatinib from January 2021 to April 2024.
- Effectiveness assessed by enhanced CT; side effects documented. Survival analyzed using Kaplan-Meier method.
Main Results:
- Objective Response Rate (ORR) was 17.9%, Disease Control Rate (DCR) was 42.9%.
- In PNEN patients: ORR 33.3%, DCR 66.7%, median PFS 11 months, median OS 17 months.
- In N-pNEN patients: ORR 14.3%, DCR 42.3%, median PFS 6 months, median OS 7 months.
Conclusions:
- Surufatinib offers clinically meaningful survival benefits in advanced solid tumors, particularly for patients refractory to standard treatments.
- The drug exhibits a generally manageable safety profile, with common adverse reactions including hypoproteinemia, proteinuria, bone marrow suppression, and gastrointestinal toxicity (Grade 1-2).
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