Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors

Background. The purpose of the study was to evaluate Sorafenib (BAY 43-9006) derived receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition on tumor progression in murine islet cell tumors. Sorafenib is considered to be a potent inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis and neovascularization in various solid tumors. Rip1Tag2 m...

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Main Authors: Volker Fendrich, Katja Maschuw, Johannes Rehm, Malte Buchholz, Julia P. Holler, Emily P. Slater, Detlef K. Bartsch, Jens Waldmann
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Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/529151
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Katja Maschuw
Johannes Rehm
Malte Buchholz
Julia P. Holler
Emily P. Slater
Detlef K. Bartsch
Jens Waldmann
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Katja Maschuw
Johannes Rehm
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Julia P. Holler
Emily P. Slater
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description Background. The purpose of the study was to evaluate Sorafenib (BAY 43-9006) derived receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition on tumor progression in murine islet cell tumors. Sorafenib is considered to be a potent inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis and neovascularization in various solid tumors. Rip1Tag2 mice were treated in two different groups according to the model of tumor progression: the early treatment group received vehicle or Sorafenib from 10 to 14 weeks of age and the late treatment group from week 12 until death. Tumor surface, tumor cell proliferation, and apoptosis were measured in both treatment groups to assess the in vivo effects of Sorafenib. Survival was recorded for the late treatment group. In the early treatment group Sorafenib led to a dramatic decrease in tumor volume compared to the control group. Apoptosis was significantly augmented and cell proliferation was inhibited. As a single therapy Sorafenib significantly improved survival in the late treatment group. Conclusion. Sorafenib may provide a new paradigm for the therapy of islet cell tumors.
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spelling doaj-art-ad8a3fc3c38d489985992108a4888dd62025-08-20T03:39:41ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/529151529151Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorsVolker Fendrich0Katja Maschuw1Johannes Rehm2Malte Buchholz3Julia P. Holler4Emily P. Slater5Detlef K. Bartsch6Jens Waldmann7Department of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Giessen, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Baldinger Strasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyBackground. The purpose of the study was to evaluate Sorafenib (BAY 43-9006) derived receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition on tumor progression in murine islet cell tumors. Sorafenib is considered to be a potent inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis and neovascularization in various solid tumors. Rip1Tag2 mice were treated in two different groups according to the model of tumor progression: the early treatment group received vehicle or Sorafenib from 10 to 14 weeks of age and the late treatment group from week 12 until death. Tumor surface, tumor cell proliferation, and apoptosis were measured in both treatment groups to assess the in vivo effects of Sorafenib. Survival was recorded for the late treatment group. In the early treatment group Sorafenib led to a dramatic decrease in tumor volume compared to the control group. Apoptosis was significantly augmented and cell proliferation was inhibited. As a single therapy Sorafenib significantly improved survival in the late treatment group. Conclusion. Sorafenib may provide a new paradigm for the therapy of islet cell tumors.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/529151
spellingShingle Volker Fendrich
Katja Maschuw
Johannes Rehm
Malte Buchholz
Julia P. Holler
Emily P. Slater
Detlef K. Bartsch
Jens Waldmann
Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
The Scientific World Journal
title Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
title_full Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
title_fullStr Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
title_full_unstemmed Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
title_short Sorafenib Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
title_sort sorafenib inhibits tumor growth and improves survival in a transgenic mouse model of pancreatic islet cell tumors
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