Comprehensive genomic profiling by liquid biopsy portrays metastatic colorectal cancer mutational landscape to predict antitumor efficacy of FOLFIRI plus cetuximab in the CAPRI-2 GOIM trial

IF 7.1 2区医学 Q1 ONCOLOGY ESMO Open Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI:10.1016/j.esmoop.2025.104511

D. Ciardiello , L.B. Bielo , S. Napolitano , T.P. Latiano , A. De Stefano , E. Tamburini , I. Toma , R. Bordonaro , A.E. Russo , S. Pisconti , C. Nisi , C. Lotesoriere , S. Vallarelli , S. Lonardi , D. Iacono , C. Cremolini , G. Tortora , P. Tagliaferri , F. Pietrantonio , G. Rosati , G. Martini

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Abstract

Background

Limited evidence is currently available on the role of liquid biopsy (LBx) in predicting the efficacy of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapies in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Methods

The CAPRI-2 GOIM is a phase II trial investigating the use of LBx-comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP)-guided, cetuximab-based treatment through three subsequent lines of therapy in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type (WT) mCRC. LBx-CGP is carried out at baseline and at progressive disease to first- and second-line therapies. In case of RAS/BRAF WT circulating tumor DNA at progressive disease, EGFR therapeutic blockade is continued by combining cetuximab with a different chemotherapy backbone. The primary endpoint is overall response rate (ORR) by RECIST 1.1 criteria. Tumor molecular characteristics by LBx-CGP are correlated with treatment efficacy.

Results

One hundred and ninety-two RAS/BRAF WT microsatellite stable mCRC patients treated with FOLFIRI plus cetuximab with baseline LBx-CGP and assessable for response were included in the analysis. One hundred and thirty-seven patients with WT tumors for potential anti-EGFR drug resistance genes (RAS/BRAF/EGFR/PIK3CA/MAP2K1/MET/RET/ALK/ROS1/NTRK/NF1/FGFR, and HER2 amplification; ‘negatively hyper-selected’ cases) had 78.1% ORR compared with 54.5% ORR for patients with mutations [odds ratio 2.95, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.44-6.10, P = 0.001]. ‘Negatively hyper-selected’ patients had median progression-free survival of 12.35 months (95% CI 10.58-15.4 months) compared with 8.68 months (95% CI 4.87-12.1 months) for patients with mutations (hazard ratio 0.64, 95% CI 0.44-0.92, P = 0.017). High cancer cell clonality of pathogenic variants (PVs) correlated with worse median progression-free survival (3.55 months, 95% CI 2.57 months to NE) compared with low cancer cell clonality of PV (9.63 months, 95% CI 7.16 months to NE, P = 0.21). After first-line therapy failure, approximately one out of five patients had acquired PVs of potential anti-EGFR drug resistance genes, whereas RAS/BRAF WT circulating tumor DNA was maintained in most patients (78.5%).

Conclusions

These results support the integration of LBx-CGP for implementing the efficacy and for optimizing the use of anti-EGFR therapies in RAS/BRAF WT mCRC.

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ESMO Open Medicine-Oncology

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11.70

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2.70%

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255

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10 weeks

期刊介绍： ESMO Open is the online-only, open access journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). It is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to sharing high-quality medical research and educational materials from various fields of oncology. The journal specifically focuses on showcasing innovative clinical and translational cancer research. ESMO Open aims to publish a wide range of research articles covering all aspects of oncology, including experimental studies, translational research, diagnostic advancements, and therapeutic approaches. The content of the journal includes original research articles, insightful reviews, thought-provoking editorials, and correspondence. Moreover, the journal warmly welcomes the submission of phase I trials and meta-analyses. It also showcases reviews from significant ESMO conferences and meetings, as well as publishes important position statements on behalf of ESMO. Overall, ESMO Open offers a platform for scientists, clinicians, and researchers in the field of oncology to share their valuable insights and contribute to advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer. The journal serves as a source of up-to-date information and fosters collaboration within the oncology community.