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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2002. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 113-126).

Graduation date: 1998

Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Uppsala universitet, 2005. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Umeå : Univ., 2006. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

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Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) conjugated to nuclear localization sequences (NLS) and labeled with Auger electron-emitters have great potential for targeted radiotherapy of cancer. This approach may be especially appropriate for the 25-30% of patients with breast cancer whose tumors display overexpression of HER2. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is a humanized anti-HER2 mAb approved for immunotherapy of HER2-amplified breast cancer. The goal of this research was to radiolabel trastuzumab with [111]In, and to modify it with peptides harboring the NLS (CGYGPKKKRKVGG) of the simian virus 40 large-T antigen for targeted radiotherapy of breast cancer. It was hypothesized that the NLS-peptides would mediate the translocation of covalently linked [111]In-trastuzumab molecules into the nuclei of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells where subcellular-range Auger electrons are most damaging to DNA and lethal to cells. Trastuzumab was derivatized with sulfosuccinimidyl-4-(N-maleimidomethyl)-cyclohexane-1-carboxylate for reaction with NLS-peptides and labeled with [111]In using diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. The dissociation constant for binding of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab to HER2-overexpressing SK-BR-3 human breast cancer cells was reduced < 3-fold compared to [111]In-trastuzumab, demonstrating relatively preserved receptor-binding affinity. The NLS-peptides did not affect the biodistribution of [111]In-trastuzumab, but promoted its nuclear uptake in HER2-overexpressing MDA-MB-361 xenografts. The cytotoxicity of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab on breast cancer cells correlated with their HER2 expression. Moreover, [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab was 2-fold and 5-fold more potent at killing MDA-MB-361 and SK-BR-3 cells compared to [111]In-trastuzumab, and nearly 3-fold and 6-fold more effective than unlabeled trastuzumab, respectively. Methotrexate is a known radiosensitizer that can amplify the lethal effects of ionizing radiation on tumor cells. Non-cytotoxic, but radiosensitizing doses of methotrexate were therefore combined with [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab; this enhanced the sensitivity of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells to [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab. The blood t1/2 of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab in non-tumor bearing BALB/c mice was 23-34 h when administered intravenously or intraperitoneally. The maximum tolerated dose was 9.2-18.5 MBq; doses >18.5 MBq caused decreased leukocyte and platelet counts. [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab exhibited strong anti-tumor effects against HER2-overexpressing MDA-MB-361 xenografts, reducing their growth rate 2-fold and 3-fold compared to mice administered [111]In-trastuzumab or unlabeled trastuzumab, respectively. These promising results suggest that [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab may be a useful Auger electron radioimmunotherapeutic agent for HER2-positive breast cancer in humans.

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) conjugated to nuclear localization sequences (NLS) and labeled with Auger electron-emitters have great potential for targeted radiotherapy of cancer. This approach may be especially appropriate for the 25-30% of patients with breast cancer whose tumors display overexpression of HER2. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is a humanized anti-HER2 mAb approved for immunotherapy of HER2-amplified breast cancer. The goal of this research was to radiolabel trastuzumab with [111]In, and to modify it with peptides harboring the NLS (CGYGPKKKRKVGG) of the simian virus 40 large-T antigen for targeted radiotherapy of breast cancer. It was hypothesized that the NLS-peptides would mediate the translocation of covalently linked [111]In-trastuzumab molecules into the nuclei of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells where subcellular-range Auger electrons are most damaging to DNA and lethal to cells. Trastuzumab was derivatized with sulfosuccinimidyl-4-(N-maleimidomethyl)-cyclohexane-1-carboxylate for reaction with NLS-peptides and labeled with [111]In using diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. The dissociation constant for binding of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab to HER2-overexpressing SK-BR-3 human breast cancer cells was reduced < 3-fold compared to [111]In-trastuzumab, demonstrating relatively preserved receptor-binding affinity. The NLS-peptides did not affect the biodistribution of [111]In-trastuzumab, but promoted its nuclear uptake in HER2-overexpressing MDA-MB-361 xenografts. The cytotoxicity of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab on breast cancer cells correlated with their HER2 expression. Moreover, [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab was 2-fold and 5-fold more potent at killing MDA-MB-361 and SK-BR-3 cells compared to [111]In-trastuzumab, and nearly 3-fold and 6-fold more effective than unlabeled trastuzumab, respectively. Methotrexate is a known radiosensitizer that can amplify the lethal effects of ionizing radiation on tumor cells. Non-cytotoxic, but radiosensitizing doses of methotrexate were therefore combined with [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab; this enhanced the sensitivity of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells to [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab. The blood t1/2 of [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab in non-tumor bearing BALB/c mice was 23-34 h when administered intravenously or intraperitoneally. The maximum tolerated dose was 9.2-18.5 MBq; doses >18.5 MBq caused decreased leukocyte and platelet counts. [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab exhibited strong anti-tumor effects against HER2-overexpressing MDA-MB-361 xenografts, reducing their growth rate 2-fold and 3-fold compared to mice administered [111]In-trastuzumab or unlabeled trastuzumab, respectively. These promising results suggest that [111]In-NLS-trastuzumab may be a useful Auger electron radioimmunotherapeutic agent for HER2-positive breast cancer in humans.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T12:33:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T14:03:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / Linfomas são cânceres provenientes da transformação de um linfócito no sistema linfático, sendo que, o mais comum é o Linfoma Não-Hodgkin (LNH). Avanços na imunologia e na biologia molecular têm auxiliado na detecção desses tumores e aberto caminhos para novas estratégias de tratamento, como a Radioimunoterapia. O rituximab é um anticorpo monoclonal quimérico anti-CD20 já utilizado como imunoterápico no tratamento de LNH refratários ou recidivos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a conjugação deste anticorpo ao quelante bifuncional DOTA-NHS-éster e radiomarcar este imunoconjugado com o radioisótopo 177Lu, com o objetivo de desenvolver um radioimunoterápico para tratamento de LNH. Estudos de imunoconjugação com diferentes razões molares rituximab:DOTA foram estudadas (1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50, 1:250, 1:500 e 1:1000) afim de avaliar qual condição conferia maior pureza radioquímica. A estabilidade dos imuconjugados foi analisada por cromatografia de alta eficiência por até 240 dias em diferentes condições de armazenamento. A estabilidade do imuconjugado radiomarcado foi avaliada após incubação a 2-8 °C e em soro humano a 37 °C e a ligação às proteínas séricas foi determinada. Estudos de biodistribuição foram realizados em camundongos Swiss sadios a fim de caracterizar biologicamente o imunoconjugado radiomarcado. Com o objetivo de analisar se os processos de conjugação e de radiomarcação não danificaram a capacidade de reconhecimento do antígeno (imunorreatividade) deste anticorpo, realizou-se estudos preliminares de ligação às células de LNH (Raji). Os imuconjugados de razão molar baixa (1:5, 1:10 e 1:20) mostraram-se estáveis quando armazenados por até 240 dias em diferentes condições. A análise em cromatografia em camada delgada e CLAE, revelou que o Acm conjugado na razão molar 1:50 foi radiomarcado com alta pureza radioquímica (superior a 95%) quando purificado em coluna PD-10. Este mesmo radioimunoconjugado apresentou razoável estabilidade a 2-8° C. A análise da estabilidade em soro humano não indicou grande metabolismo pelas enzimas do soro. O radioimuconjugado apresentou alta ligação às proteínas séricas indicando clareamento sanguíneo lento, o qual foi confirmado pelos estudos in vivo. O radioimunoconjugado apresentou alta captação no fígado o que é característico de anticorpos monoclonais. Os estudos preliminares de competição indicaram que o processo de obtenção do radioimunoconjugado não prejudicou sua ligação às células Raji sendo esta ligação específica. / Dissertação (Mestrado) / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPEN-CNEN/SP

Radioimmunotherapy consists in the use of beta radioactive labeled monoclonal antibodies as selective carriers of radiation to tumors. Internal spatially distributed sources created at the disease sites would deliver high radiation doses to tumors while the normal tissues would not be exposed to the intense radiation as in conventional forms of cancer treatments. A rapid and accurate estimation of the spatial dose distribution from nonuniform sources is essential for the optimization of this form of cancer therapy. The method used for such calculations is based on the knowledge of dose distributions around a unit source, quantities referred to as dose kernels. Thus far, the Monte Carlo technique is the most accurate way of the dose kernel determinations. However, for routine dosimetry simpler and less time consuming methods of adequate accuracy may appear more preferable. The "scaling factor" method is used to determine the depth dose distribution in a medium based on data about the dose distribution in an arbitrary reference medium (e.g. air, water). The transformation of the dose distribution curves from the reference medium to the desired new medium is done using a constant, known as scaling factor or relative dose attenuation, and a closely related renormalization factor imposed by the energy conservation. This work investigates the accuracy of the scaling factor method using a statistical approach (generalized chi-squared test), focusing on a particular case of potential practical interest, the scaling factor water to bone. The work also investigates a procedure for extending the applicability of the scaling factor method to dosimetry in dissimilar media, as a first step, a planar interface. / Thesis / Master of Science (MS)