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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Efficacy and survival outcomes of bevacizumab plus minocycline for glioblastoma.

Yin Tong, Hongyan Rao, Yang Li, Chuanxia Chang, Yu Yang

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Yin TongDepartment of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital Jinan 250014, Shandong, China.
Hongyan RaoDepartment of Oncology, Fuding Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuding 355200, Fujian, China.
Yang LiDepartment of Pharmacy, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University Jinan 250013, Shandong, China.
Chuanxia ChangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University Jinan 250117, Shandong, China.
Yu YangDepartment of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital Jinan 250014, Shandong, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and survival outcomes of bevacizumab combined with minocycline versus bevacizumab monotherapy in patients with glioblastoma (GBM).

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 132 GBM patients treated at multiple centers between January 2022 and December 2023. Patients were divided into a control group (bevacizumab monotherapy, n = 67) and an observation group (bevacizumab plus minocycline, n = 65). Short-term treatment response, serum biomarkers, immune function, inflammatory and angiogenic factors, quality of life, safety, and long-term survival were assessed.

resultsThe observation group showed significantly higher objective response rate (53.85% vs. 29.85%) and disease control rate (78.46% vs. 61.19%), along with improved immune function, reduced inflammatory and angiogenic markers, and enhanced quality of life (all

conclusionThis retrospective analysis suggests that the combination of bevacizumab and minocycline is associated with promising efficacy in GBM patients, including improved objective response, survival, and quality of life, with a manageable safety profile. These findings support further evaluation in prospective randomized trials to confirm the therapeutic potential of this combination.

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bevacizumabcombination therapyGlioblastomaminocyclinesurvival outcomes

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PMID41552322
PMCPMC12808049

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