Combination treatment with trabectedin and irinotecan or topotecan has synergistic effects against ovarian clear cell carcinoma cells.

Author: HamasakiToshimitsu, HisamatsuTakeshi, KawanoMahiru, KimuraTadashi, KishimotoToshiko, MabuchiSeiji, MatsumotoYuri, SasanoTomoyuki, SawadaKenjiro, TakahashiKazuhiro, TakahashiRyoko, TakahashiToshifumi

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OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the chemotherapeutic agents that produce the strongest synergistic effects when combined with trabectedin against ovarian clear cell carcinoma (CCC), which is regarded as an aggressive chemoresistant histological subtype. METHODS: Using 4 h...See full text at original site
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24844217

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Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma: A New Oasis in the Desert of Treatment

Ovarian clear cell carcinoma, a type of ovarian cancer, can be particularly aggressive and resistant to traditional chemotherapy. This research delves into the potential of combining trabectedin with other chemotherapeutic agents, like a desert traveler seeking a more effective route through a challenging landscape. The authors explored the synergistic effects of combining trabectedin with irinotecan or topotecan, aiming to find a more powerful weapon against this formidable foe.

Trabectedin Plus SN-38: A New Route Through the Desert

The study found that combining trabectedin with SN-38 (the active metabolite of irinotecan) resulted in the most potent cytotoxic effect against ovarian clear cell carcinoma. This combination demonstrated synergistic effects, suggesting a more powerful approach to treatment. This discovery could offer a new route through the desert of ovarian cancer treatment, offering a glimmer of hope for patients.

Navigating the Desert of Ovarian Cancer: Finding the Right Path

Ovarian cancer treatment can be a complex and challenging journey. This research provides a promising new path by exploring the synergistic effects of combining different chemotherapeutic agents. The discovery of the effectiveness of trabectedin plus SN-38 offers a potential new oasis in the desert of ovarian cancer treatment, providing hope for a more successful outcome.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research offers a promising new route through the desert of ovarian clear cell carcinoma treatment. The combination of trabectedin with SN-38 demonstrates a powerful synergistic effect, potentially leading to more effective treatment outcomes. This discovery could offer a much-needed oasis in the fight against this aggressive form of cancer.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-01-09
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-02
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Pubmed ID

24844217

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

00009577-201406000-00004

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