RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Valproic acid improves second-line regimen of small cell lung carcinoma in preclinical models JF ERJ Open Research JO erjor FD European Respiratory Society SP 00028-2015 DO 10.1183/23120541.00028-2015 VO 1 IS 2 A1 Hubaux, Roland A1 Vandermeers, Fabian A1 Cosse, Jean-Philippe A1 Crisanti, Cecilia A1 Kapoor, Veena A1 Albelda, Steven M. A1 Mascaux, Céline A1 Delvenne, Philippe A1 Hubert, Pascale A1 Willems, Luc YR 2015 UL http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/1/2/00028-2015.abstract AB With 5-year survival rates below 5%, small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) has very poor prognosis and requires improved therapies. Despite an excellent overall response to first-line therapy, relapses are frequent and further treatments are disappointing. The goal of the study was to improve second-line therapy of SCLC.The effect of chemotherapeutic agents was evaluated in cell lines (apoptosis, reactive oxygen species, and RNA and protein expression) and in mouse models (tumour development).We demonstrate here that valproic acid, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, improves the efficacy of a second-line regimen (vindesine, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide) in SCLC cells and in mouse models.Transcriptomic profiling integrating microRNA and mRNA data identifies key signalling pathways in the response of SCLC cells to valproic acid, opening new prospects for improved therapies.Valproic acid improves second-line regimen of SCLC response in preclinical models http://ow.ly/Rsyd8