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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Longitudinal prediction of drug response in high-grade serous ovarian cancer organoid cultures aligning with clinical responses.

Enrico Cavarzerani, Isabella Caligiuri, Michele Bartoletti, Giuseppe Corona, Tiziana Perin, Antonio Palumbo, Antonino Ditto, Tommaso Occhiali, Vincenzo Canzonieri, Flavio Rizzolio

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Enrico CavarzeraniDepartment of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 30172 Venezia, Italy.
Isabella CaligiuriPathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy.
Michele BartolettiUnit of Medical Oncology and Cancer Prevention, Department of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy.
Giuseppe CoronaImmunopathology and Cancer Biomarkers, CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy.
Tiziana PerinPathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy.
Antonio PalumboPathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy.
Antonino DittoGynecologic Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy.
Tommaso OcchialiGynecologic Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy.
Vincenzo CanzonieriPathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste 34127 Trieste, Italy. Electronic address: vcanzonieri@cro.it.
Flavio RizzolioDepartment of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 30172 Venezia, Italy; Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy. Electronic address: flavio.rizzolio@unive.it.

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Abstract

introductionHigh-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) ranks among the most aggressive gynecological malignancies. Its high mortality is driven by frequent recurrence after primary treatments and the development of platinum resistance. Traditional drug development using animal models is time-consuming and often lacks reproducibility, making it less effective for precision cancer medicine.

objectivesThis study aimed to demonstrate the potential of primary patient-derived tumor organoids (PDTOs) as a platform to replicate disease pathophysiology and accelerate drug screening for HGSOC. The focus was on validating the stability of PDTOs in predicting drug responses over time and comparing in vitro results with clinical data.

methodsAn expandable HGSOC PDTO platform was developed for rapid drug screening and resistance testing. Seven pairs of organoids underwent low- and high-passage drug screenings over up to a nine-month period. The screenings involved 20 conventional and FDA-approved drugs, and proteomic analyses were conducted to assess the stability of the organoids over time.

resultsThe comparison of in vitro drug screening outcomes with clinical data confirmed the predictive capacity of the organoid platform. Notably, a PDTO with a BRCA1 mutation exhibited resistance to Carboplatin and PARP inhibitors, reflecting the clinical scenario and reinforcing the platform's predictive power.

conclusionThis study underscores the clinical significance of organoid models in predicting drug resistance and therapeutic response. These models demonstrated their utility in screening novel treatments, such as Peptidylprolyl Cis/Trans Isomerase, NIMA-Interacting 1 (Pin1) inhibitors, which show potential in overcoming resistance to standard ovarian cancer therapies. The organoid platform offers a powerful tool for advancing personalized treatment approaches, with the capability to guide therapeutic decisions and optimize patient outcomes.

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Antineoplastic AgentsCystadenocarcinoma, SerousOrganoidsOvarian NeoplasmsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmDrug Screening Assays, AntitumorFemaleHumansNeoplasm GradingPrecision MedicineProteomicsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug screeningHigh-grade serous ovarian cancerPatient-derived organoidsPeptidylprolyl Cis/Trans Isomeras NIMA-Interacting 1 (Pin1)Personalized therapy

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PMCPMC13131508

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