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QL1706 Plus Chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Early High-Risk ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Sponsor: Fudan University
Summary
This study will look at the efficacy and safety of QL1706 plus albumin-bound paclitaxel followed by AC/EC in a neoadjuvant setting, in high-risk, ER+/HER2- early breast cancer.
Official title: A Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant QL1706 Plus Chemotherapy in Participants With High-Risk ER+/HER2- Early-Stage Breast Cancer (QUEEN-Neo)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
76
Start Date
2024-05-06
Completion Date
2030-11-06
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
QL1706 (bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and CLTA-4)
QL1706 is a novel bispecific combination antibody composed of a recombinant humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody targeting human PD-1 (programmed cell death protein 1) (PSB103) and a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting human CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4) (PSB105). Both antibodies have undergone engineering modifications to introduce mutations facilitating their correct assembly and preventing mispairing, and are expressed in the same cell line at a predetermined ratio (approximately 2:1).
Albumin-bound paclitaxel
Albumin-bound paclitaxel improves the solubility and delivery of paclitaxel to tumor cells by binding to human albumin, facilitating its transportation through the bloodstream and enhancing its uptake into tumor tissue. It works by binding to and stabilizing microtubules within cancer cells, thereby disrupting the normal process of cell division and leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, ultimately resulting in the death of cancer cells.
Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin, a widely used chemotherapy drug, belongs to the anthracycline class and is effective against various cancers, including breast cancer, leukemia, and sarcomas. It works by intercalating with DNA and inhibiting topoisomerase II, leading to DNA damage and disruption of DNA replication and transcription processes within cancer cells. Despite its efficacy, doxorubicin may cause side effects such as cardiotoxicity and bone marrow suppression, limiting its long-term use in some patients.
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy medication commonly used to treat various types of cancers, including lymphoma, leukemia, and breast cancer. It belongs to the class of alkylating agents and works by crosslinking DNA strands, which prevents cell division and leads to cell death. While effective in treating cancer, cyclophosphamide can also cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and suppression of the immune system.
Epirubicin
Epirubicin, a chemotherapy medication, is part of the anthracycline class and is used in the treatment of various cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and soft tissue sarcoma. It functions by interfering with DNA replication and RNA synthesis within cancer cells, ultimately leading to cell death. Despite its efficacy, epirubicin can cause side effects such as nausea, hair loss, and bone marrow suppression.