Molecular Features and Clinical Outcomes of EGFR-mutated, MET-amplified Non-Small-cell Lung Cancer after Resistance to Dual-Targeted Therapy
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY(2024)
Southern Med Univ
Abstract
Background: Some studies of dual-targeted therapy (DTT) targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) have shown promising efficacy in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Consequently, patient management following DTT resistance has gained significance. However, the underlying resistance mechanisms and clinical outcomes in these patients remain unclear. Objectives: This study aimed to delineate the molecular characteristics and survival outcomes of patients with NSCLC harboring EGFR mutations and acquired MET amplification after developing resistance to DTT. Design: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with NSCLC with EGFR mutations and acquired MET amplification who exhibited resistance to EGFR/MET DTT. Methods: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on patients with available tissue samples before and/or after the development of resistance to DTT. Stratified analyses were carried out based on data sources and subsequent salvage treatments. Univariate/multivariate Cox regression models and survival analyses were employed to explore potential independent prognostic factors. Results: The study included 77 NSCLC patients, with NGS conducted on 19 patients. We observed many resistance mechanisms, including EGFR-dependent pathways (4/19, 21.1%), MET-dependent pathways (2/19, 10.5%), EGFR/MET co-dependent pathways (2/19, 10.5%), and EGFR/MET-independent resistance mechanisms (11/19, 57.9%). Post-progression progression-free survival (pPFS) and post-progression overall survival (pOS) significantly varied among patients who received the best supportive care (BSC), targeted therapy, or chemotherapy (CT), with median pPFS of 1.5, 3.9, and 4.9 months, respectively ( p = 0.003). Median pOS were 2.3, 7.7, and 9.2 months, respectively ( p < 0.001). The number of treatment lines following DTT resistance and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status emerged as the independent prognostic factors. Conclusion: This study revealed a heterogeneous landscape of resistance mechanisms to EGFR/MET DTT, with a similar prevalence of on- and off-target mechanisms. Targeted therapy or CT, as compared to BSC, exhibited the potential to improve survival outcomes for patients with advanced NSCLC following resistance to DTT.
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EGFR mutation,MET amplification,NSCLC,tyrosine kinase inhibitors,resistance
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The following is a summary of the author information for this paper: - Mei-Mei Fang, affiliated with the Guangdong Lung Cancer Research Institute, Southern Medical University, research focuses include targeted therapy, EGFR sensitive mutations, patient-derived organoids, non-small cell lung cancer, De Novo Met amplification. - Jiangtao Cheng, affiliated with the Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, research focuses include biomarker analysis, re-biopsy, outcomes after progression, EGFR, EGFR T790M. - Yu-Qing Chen, affiliated with the Medical College of South China University of Technology, research focuses include cancer progression, SWI/SNF complex, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, immune checkpoint inhibitors. - Xiao-Cheng Lin, affiliated with the Guangdong Cardiovascular Research Institute, research focuses include complex mutations, Kras inhibitors, tyrosine kinase inhibitors non-small cell lung cancer, Kras mutation non-small cell lung cancer, mixed responses. - Su Junwei, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, research focuses include multiphase chemical reaction flow at the pore scale of porous media. - Wu Yilong, affiliated with the Guangdong Lung Cancer Research Institute and Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, research focuses include non-small cell lung cancer, EGFR mutations, lung cancer, chemotherapy, and is an authoritative expert in precision treatment of lung cancer. - Hua-Jun Chen, research focuses include lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR-TKI. - Jinji Yang, affiliated with the Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, research focuses include non-small cell lung cancer, EGFR mutations, lung cancer, chemotherapy, specializing in MDT and precision treatment of lung cancer.
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Abstract
- Background introduction of the significance of EGFR mutations and MET amplifications in NSCLC
- Efficacy of dual targeted therapy for EGFR and MET
- Research objective: To investigate the molecular characteristics and clinical outcomes after resistance to dual targeted therapy
Introduction
- Incidence of EGFR mutations and MET amplifications in NSCLC
- Mechanisms of resistance to EGFR-TKI treatment
- Efficacy and resistance mechanisms of dual targeted therapy for EGFR/MET
Cases and Data Analysis
- Criteria for case selection
- Molecular characteristics analysis
- Clinical outcome assessment
Results
- Clinical pathological features of patients
- Molecular characteristics after resistance
- Effects of different salvage treatments
Discussion
- Discussion of resistance mechanisms
- Selection of salvage treatments
- Research limitations and future directions
Conclusion
- Molecular characteristics and clinical outcomes after resistance to dual targeted therapy
- Impact of salvage treatments on prognosis
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Q: What specific research methods were used in the paper?
- The research methods primarily included:
- Case Review: Collected patient data from two cohorts, one from three clinical trials and another from real-world studies.
- Molecular Characteristic Analysis: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on tumor tissue or body fluids from 25 patients before and after EGFR/MET dual-target therapy.
- Clinical Characteristic Analysis: Clinical and pathological features of 77 patients were analyzed.
- Treatment Response Evaluation: Patients' responses to treatment were assessed based on the RECIST 1.1 criteria.
- Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistical analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression model analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS software.
Q: What are the main findings and outcomes of the study?
- The main findings and outcomes include:
- Revealed the molecular characteristics of resistance after EGFR/MET dual-target therapy in NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and MET amplification.
- Compared the clinical outcomes of different salvage treatment strategies, including the selection of the best salvage treatment.
- Analyzed the relationship between the number of treatment lines and patient prognosis, finding that a higher number of treatment lines was associated with better prognosis.
- Identified some independent factors affecting patient prognosis, such as the number of treatment lines and PS score.
Q: What are the current limitations of this study?
- The limitations of this study include:
- The study is retrospective, which may introduce selection bias.
- The sample size is small, limiting statistical power and the generalizability of the results.
- Only a subset of salvage treatment strategies was considered, and other potentially effective treatments may not have been included in the analysis.
- Comprehensive molecular analysis was not performed on all patients, potentially missing some resistance mechanisms.
- The results may be influenced by unmeasured confounding factors, such as the overall health status of the patients and other comorbidities.
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