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  1. Article ; Online: Real-world insights on preferred treatments for steroid-refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced pneumonitis.

    Gatti-Mays, Margaret / Gulley, James L

    Journal for immunotherapy of cancer

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 2

    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy ; Humans ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Pneumonia/drug therapy ; Steroids/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ; Steroids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2719863-7
    ISSN 2051-1426 ; 2051-1426
    ISSN (online) 2051-1426
    ISSN 2051-1426
    DOI 10.1136/jitc-2020-002252
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  2. Article ; Online: Genomic assays for Epstein-Barr virus-positive gastric adenocarcinoma.

    Gulley, Margaret L

    Experimental & molecular medicine

    2015  Volume 47, Page(s) e134

    Abstract: A small set of gastric adenocarcinomas (9%) harbor Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA within malignant cells, and the virus is not an innocent bystander but rather is intimately linked to pathogenesis and tumor maintenance. Evidence comes from unique genomic ... ...

    Abstract A small set of gastric adenocarcinomas (9%) harbor Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA within malignant cells, and the virus is not an innocent bystander but rather is intimately linked to pathogenesis and tumor maintenance. Evidence comes from unique genomic features of host DNA, mRNA, microRNA and CpG methylation profiles as revealed by recent comprehensive genomic analysis by The Cancer Genome Atlas Network. Their data show that gastric cancer is not one disease but rather comprises four major classes: EBV-positive, microsatellite instability (MSI), genomically stable and chromosome instability. The EBV-positive class has even more marked CpG methylation than does the MSI class, and viral cancers have a unique pattern of methylation linked to the downregulation of CDKN2A (p16) but not MLH1. EBV-positive cancers often have mutated PIK3CA and ARID1A and an amplified 9p24.1 locus linked to overexpression of JAK2, CD274 (PD-L1) and PDCD1LG2 (PD-L2). Multiple noncoding viral RNAs are highly expressed. Patients who fail standard therapy may qualify for enrollment in clinical trials targeting cancer-related human gene pathways or promoting destruction of infected cells through lytic induction of EBV genes. Genomic tests such as the GastroGenus Gastric Cancer Classifier are available to identify actionable variants in formalin-fixed cancer tissue of affected patients.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/diagnosis ; Adenocarcinoma/etiology ; Adenocarcinoma/therapy ; DNA Methylation ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/complications ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Gene Expression Regulation, Viral ; Genomics/methods ; Herpesvirus 4, Human/physiology ; Host-Pathogen Interactions/genetics ; Humans ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Mutation ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; Signal Transduction ; Stomach Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Stomach Neoplasms/etiology ; Stomach Neoplasms/therapy ; Virus Integration
    Chemical Substances MicroRNAs ; RNA, Messenger
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-01-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1328915-9
    ISSN 2092-6413 ; 1226-3613 ; 0378-8512
    ISSN (online) 2092-6413
    ISSN 1226-3613 ; 0378-8512
    DOI 10.1038/emm.2014.93
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  3. Article ; Online: Immune correlates with response in patients with metastatic solid tumors treated with a tumor targeting immunocytokine NHS-IL12.

    Toney, Nicole J / Gatti-Mays, Margaret E / Tschernia, Nicholas P / Strauss, Julius / Gulley, James L / Schlom, Jeffrey / Donahue, Renee N

    International immunopharmacology

    2023  Volume 116

    Abstract: The immunocytokine NHS-IL12 delivers IL-12 to the tumor microenvironment by targeting DNA/histones in necrotic areas. The first-in-human clinical trial administered NHS-IL12 subcutaneously in 59 patients treated every four weeks (Q4W), with a maximum ... ...

    Abstract The immunocytokine NHS-IL12 delivers IL-12 to the tumor microenvironment by targeting DNA/histones in necrotic areas. The first-in-human clinical trial administered NHS-IL12 subcutaneously in 59 patients treated every four weeks (Q4W), with a maximum tolerated dose of 16.8 mcg/kg. The phase I study was expanded to include a high-exposure cohort that received bi-weekly treatment (Q2W) with two dose levels of NHS-IL12: 12.0 mcg/kg and 16.8 mcg/kg. Here, patients given NHS-IL12 were analyzed both prior to and early after treatment for effects on 10 serum soluble analytes, complete blood counts, and 158 peripheral immune subsets. Higher levels of immune activation were seen with a dose of 16.8 mcg/kg versus 12.0 mcg/kg in patients in the high-exposure cohort, as evidenced by greater increases in serum IFNγ, TNFα, and soluble PD-1, and greater increases in frequencies of peripheral ki67
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ki-67 Antigen ; State Medicine ; Interleukin-12 ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Chemical Substances Ki-67 Antigen ; Interleukin-12 (187348-17-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-16
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Clinical Trial, Phase I ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2043785-7
    ISSN 1878-1705 ; 1567-5769
    ISSN (online) 1878-1705
    ISSN 1567-5769
    DOI 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109736
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  4. Article ; Online: Calibration of cell-free DNA measurements by next-generation sequencing.

    Hoerres, Derek / Dai, Qunsheng / Elmore, Sandra / Sheth, Siddharth / Gupta, Gaorav P / Kumar, Sunil / Gulley, Margaret L

    American journal of clinical pathology

    2023  Volume 160, Issue 3, Page(s) 314–321

    Abstract: Objectives: Accurate monitoring of disease burden depends on accurate disease marker quantification. Although next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a promising technology for noninvasive monitoring, plasma cell-free DNA levels are often reported in ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Accurate monitoring of disease burden depends on accurate disease marker quantification. Although next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a promising technology for noninvasive monitoring, plasma cell-free DNA levels are often reported in misleading units that are confounded by non-disease-related factors. We proposed a novel strategy for calibrating NGS assays using spiked normalizers to improve precision and to promote standardization and harmonization of analyte concentrations.
    Methods: In this study, we refined our NGS protocol to calculate absolute analyte concentrations to (1) adjust for assay efficiency, as judged by recovery of spiked synthetic normalizer DNAs, and (2) calibrate NGS values against droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR). As a model target, we chose the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genome. In patient (n = 12) and mock (n = 12) plasmas, NGS and 2 EBV ddPCR assays were used to report EBV load in copies per mL of plasma.
    Results: Next-generation sequencing was equally sensitive to ddPCR, with improved linearity when NGS values were normalized for spiked DNA read counts (R2 = 0.95 for normalized vs 0.91 for raw read concentrations). Linearity permitted NGS calibration to each ddPCR assay, achieving equivalent concentrations (copies/mL).
    Conclusions: Our novel strategy for calibrating NGS assays suggests potential for a universal reference material to overcome biological and preanalytical variables hindering traditional NGS strategies for quantifying disease burden.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections ; Cell-Free Nucleic Acids ; Herpesvirus 4, Human/genetics ; Calibration ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing/methods
    Chemical Substances Cell-Free Nucleic Acids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2944-0
    ISSN 1943-7722 ; 0002-9173
    ISSN (online) 1943-7722
    ISSN 0002-9173
    DOI 10.1093/ajcp/aqad055
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  5. Article ; Online: Evaluating Elevated Hemoglobin.

    Reeves, Brandi N / Gulley, Margaret L

    JAMA

    2016  Volume 316, Issue 10, Page(s) 1114–1115

    MeSH term(s) Fetal Hemoglobin ; Glycated Hemoglobin A ; Hematologic Diseases ; Hemoglobins ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Glycated Hemoglobin A ; Hemoglobins ; Fetal Hemoglobin (9034-63-3)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-09-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2958-0
    ISSN 1538-3598 ; 0254-9077 ; 0002-9955 ; 0098-7484
    ISSN (online) 1538-3598
    ISSN 0254-9077 ; 0002-9955 ; 0098-7484
    DOI 10.1001/jama.2016.11326
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  6. Article: M7824: A promising new strategy to combat cancer immune evasion.

    Gatti-Mays, Margaret E / Gulley, James L

    Oncoscience

    2018  Volume 5, Issue 11-12, Page(s) 269–270

    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2331-4737
    ISSN 2331-4737
    DOI 10.18632/oncoscience.451
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  7. Article ; Online: Current and Emerging Molecular Tests for Human Papillomavirus-Related Neoplasia in the Genomic Era.

    Leal, Sixto M / Gulley, Margaret L

    The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD

    2017  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) 366–377

    Abstract: Laboratory tests have a key role in preventing human papillomavirus (HPV)-driven carcinomas and in guiding therapeutic interventions. An understanding of the virology, immunology, and carcinogenesis of HPV is essential for choosing appropriate diagnostic ...

    Abstract Laboratory tests have a key role in preventing human papillomavirus (HPV)-driven carcinomas and in guiding therapeutic interventions. An understanding of the virology, immunology, and carcinogenesis of HPV is essential for choosing appropriate diagnostic test modalities and developing new and even more effective cancer prevention strategies. HPV infects basal epithelial cells on multiple surfaces and induces carcinoma primarily in the cervix and the oropharynx. HPV types are stratified as high risk or low risk based on their carcinogenic potential. During oncogenesis, HPV interferes with cell cycle regulation and incites DNA damage responses that thwart apoptosis and enable mutations to accumulate. Such mutations are an adverse effect of innate and adaptive antiviral immune responses that up-regulate DNA-editing enzymes, with natural selection of cells having a chromosomally integrated viral genome lacking expression of viral proteins targeted by the immune system. Infected cancers share a similar mutation signature, reflecting the effect of apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing catalytic polypeptide enzyme DNA-editing enzymes. It is feasible that genomic tests for characteristic mutations or methylation signatures, along with tests for dysregulated HPV gene expression, add value in predicting behavior of premalignant lesions. Furthermore, these tumor markers in cell-free DNA of plasma or body fluids may one day assist in early detection or monitoring cancer burden during treatment.
    MeSH term(s) DNA Damage/genetics ; DNA Methylation/genetics ; DNA, Viral/genetics ; Humans ; Papillomaviridae/genetics ; Papillomaviridae/pathogenicity ; Papillomavirus Infections/complications ; Papillomavirus Infections/genetics ; Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/genetics ; Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/virology
    Chemical Substances DNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2000060-1
    ISSN 1943-7811 ; 1525-1578
    ISSN (online) 1943-7811
    ISSN 1525-1578
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2017.01.006
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  8. Article ; Online: Molecular oncology testing in resource-limited settings.

    Gulley, Margaret L / Morgan, Douglas R

    The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD

    2014  Volume 16, Issue 6, Page(s) 601–611

    Abstract: Cancer prevalence and mortality are high in developing nations, where resources for cancer control are inadequate. Nearly one-quarter of cancers in resource-limited nations are infection related, and molecular assays can capitalize on this relationship ... ...

    Abstract Cancer prevalence and mortality are high in developing nations, where resources for cancer control are inadequate. Nearly one-quarter of cancers in resource-limited nations are infection related, and molecular assays can capitalize on this relationship by detecting pertinent pathogen genomes and human gene variants to identify those at highest risk for progression to cancer, to classify lesions, to predict effective therapy, and to monitor tumor burden over time. Prime examples are human papillomavirus in cervical neoplasia, Helicobacter pylori and Epstein-Barr virus in gastric adenocarcinoma and lymphoma, and hepatitis B or C virus in hepatocellular cancer. Research is underway to engineer devices that overcome social, economic, and technical barriers limiting effective laboratory support. Additional challenges include an educated workforce, infrastructure for quality metrics and record keeping, and funds to sustain molecular test services. The combination of well-designed interfaces, novel and robust electrochemical technology, and telemedicine tools will promote adoption by frontline providers. Fast turnaround is crucial for surmounting loss to follow-up, although increased use of cell phones, even in rural areas, enhances options for patient education and engagement. Links to a broadband network facilitate consultation and centralized storage of medical data. Molecular technology shows promise to address gaps in health care through rapid, user-friendly, and cost-effective devices reflecting clinical priorities in resource-poor areas.
    MeSH term(s) Communicable Diseases/complications ; Developing Countries ; Health Care Rationing ; Humans ; Neoplasms/complications ; Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Neoplasms/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-09-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2000060-1
    ISSN 1943-7811 ; 1525-1578
    ISSN (online) 1943-7811
    ISSN 1525-1578
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2014.07.002
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  9. Article: Public policy recommendations for oversight of molecular laboratory tests.

    Gulley, Margaret L

    North Carolina medical journal

    2007  Volume 68, Issue 2, Page(s) 109–111

    MeSH term(s) Clinical Laboratory Techniques/standards ; Guidelines as Topic ; Health Policy ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques/standards ; North Carolina ; Pathology, Clinical/legislation & jurisprudence ; Pharmacogenetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2007-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 422795-5
    ISSN 0029-2559
    ISSN 0029-2559
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  10. Article ; Online: Use of Spiked Normalizers to More Precisely Quantify Tumor Markers and Viral Genomes by Massive Parallel Sequencing of Plasma DNA.

    Gulley, Margaret L / Elmore, Sandra / Gupta, Gaorav P / Kumar, Sunil / Egleston, Matthew / Hoskins, Ian J / Garnett, Aaron

    The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD

    2020  Volume 22, Issue 4, Page(s) 437–446

    Abstract: A problematic aspect of massive parallel sequencing is that somatic mutations and viral loads are typically quantified as a fraction relative to wild-type human DNA, yet wild-type levels vary with diverse biologic and preanalytic interferences. A novel ... ...

    Abstract A problematic aspect of massive parallel sequencing is that somatic mutations and viral loads are typically quantified as a fraction relative to wild-type human DNA, yet wild-type levels vary with diverse biologic and preanalytic interferences. A novel strategy was devised to quantify target analytes in copies per mL of plasma after normalizing for read counts of spiked DNAs. Five synthetic DNAs (called EndoGenus spikes) were added to plasma before library preparation (modified ArcherDX LiquidPlex 28). By normalizing to the fractional recovery of EndoGenus spike reads, numerical values for each disease marker were reportable in units of copies per mL. To show how well this system operates, replicate assays were performed on 40 mock plasmas having 23 engineered mutations and on 21 natural plasmas. Reads for all five EndoGenus spikes were recovered (means, 313 and 376 copies/mL in mock and natural plasmas, respectively). Normalizing read counts for the proportional recovery of spikes helped control for variables in the multistep protocol, reducing the CV in replicate tests from 34% to 22% for mutations and from 25% to 7% for viral loads. In conclusion, the EndoGenus system is useful for evaluating efficiency of the total test system and for precisely quantifying target molecules. This system may benefit patients being monitored for disease burden while also tracking emerging subclones.
    MeSH term(s) Alleles ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; Cell-Free Nucleic Acids ; Circulating Tumor DNA ; DNA, Neoplasm ; DNA, Viral ; Genetic Variation ; Genome, Viral ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing/methods ; Humans ; Mutation ; Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Neoplasms/genetics ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor ; Cell-Free Nucleic Acids ; Circulating Tumor DNA ; DNA, Neoplasm ; DNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2000060-1
    ISSN 1943-7811 ; 1525-1578
    ISSN (online) 1943-7811
    ISSN 1525-1578
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2020.01.012
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