MINI REVIEW article

Front. Pharmacol., 05 July 2023

Sec. Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Drugs

Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1212986

Differences in metabolic transport and resistance mechanisms of Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib

  • 1. Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Eighth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China

  • 2. Department of Pharmacy, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China

Abstract

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) play a crucial role in cancer treatment, particularly in breast cancer, and their mechanism of drug resistance is a topic of global interest in research. Hence, it is vital to comprehend the distinctions between various CDK4/6i, including their mechanisms of action and resistance mechanisms. This article aims to summarize the metabolic and transport variations as well as the differences in resistance among the three FDA-approved CDK4/6 inhibitors: Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib. It also aims to discuss how these differences impact the effectiveness and safety of anticancer drugs. It was conducted in March 2023 to search PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for literature related to this topic. Despite all being CDK4/6i, differences in their metabolism and transport were found, which are related to their chemical structure. Moreover, there are variations in preclinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and clinical safety and efficacy of the different inhibitors. Genetic mutations, drug tolerance, and other factors may influence CDK4/6 resistance mechanisms. Currently, the resistance mechanisms differences of the three drugs remain largely unknown, and there are differences in the resistance mechanisms among them, necessitating further exploration and research.

1 Introduction

Dysregulation of the cell cycle and persistent cell proliferation due to cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) activation are important markers of tumorigenesis. Currently marketed CDK4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) belong to the third generation of CDK inhibitors. In compared to the non-selective CDK inhibitors such as Flavopiridol, Roscovitine and Olomucine, as well as broad-spectrum CDK inhibitors including Dinaciclib and AG-024322, CDK4/6i inhibitors demonstrate the ability to impede the cell cycle from G1 to S phase and, while also maintaining a superior equilibrium between antitumor efficacy and safety (). Until now, a total of 5 CDK4/6i have been approved for marketing worldwide, and multiple CDK4/6i are still in the clinical research. Abemaciclib, Ribociclib, Palbociclib, and Trilaciclib have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing, and all except Trilaciclib, which is used for chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression, are used for cancer treatment. Dalpiciclib (SHR6390) was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on 31 December 2021, in China.

CDK4/6 inhibitors play a crucial role in cancer treatment, particularly in breast cancer, and their mechanism of drug resistance is a topic of global interest in research (). The latest domestic and foreign guidelines recommend the use of CDK4/6i for adjuvant and advanced treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer patients (; ). Even though CDK4/6i have shown significant clinical benefits in HR + breast cancer (Scheidemann and Shajahan-Haq, 2021; Xu et al., 2021). Studies indicate that approximately 20% of HR + breast cancer treated with CDK4/6i experience primary resistance (), while over 30% of patients develop secondary resistance (). The development of resistance in almost all patients during treatment poses new challenges for managing this disease (Scheidemann and Shajahan-Haq, 2021). Multi-omics analysis has revealed that distinct CDK4/6i exhibit pharmacological and clinical activity differences. Moreover, these CDK4/6i drugs induce significant variations in transcriptional, proteomic, and phenotypic changes (). The toxicity and adverse effects of CDK4/6i differ significantly. For instance, Abemaciclib causes gastrointestinal toxicity, Palbociclib is mainly hemotoxic, and Ribociclib increases the risk of cardiotoxicity (). A study has demonstrated that patients who exhibit resistance to Palbociclib with a high expression of cyclin E1 (CCNE1) may derive greater benefits from treatment with Abemaciclib as opposed to Ribociclib (Turner et al., 2019). It is vital to comprehend the distinctions between various CDK4/6i, including their mechanisms of action and resistance mechanisms. This article aims to provide a summary of the metabolic and transport variations and resistance differences of the three CDK4/6i (Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib) that have been approved by the FDA for treating tumors. It also aims to discuss how these differences impact the effectiveness and safety of anticancer drugs.

2 Metabolic and transport differences

CDK4/6i are oral medications, which makes them a convenient treatment option for patients. Metabolic and transport difference have been identified for Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib in Table 1, which may influence the efficacy and safety. By understanding these genetic differences, healthcare professionals can tailor the treatment to the individual patient, potentially improving outcomes and reducing adverse effects. The three CDK4/6i are primarily metabolized in the liver via the cytochrome P4503A4 enzyme (CYP3A4) (Yu et al., 2017; Sorf et al., 2018; Yu et al., 2019). Abemaciclib is a sensitive substrate for CYP3A4 (Yu et al., 2019), which means that the activity of this enzyme can significantly impact the drug’s metabolism and elimination from the body. On the other hand, Ribociclib is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A (Sorf et al., 2018; Yu et al., 2019), which can potentially increase the concentration of other drugs that are metabolized through this pathway. It is important to note that Palbociclib is also affected by CYP3A4, but it does not appear to be a sensitive substrate or a strong inhibitor. The CYP3A4 mediated interaction can increase the risk of adverse effects, such as toxicity or drug interactions, and may require dose adjustments or avoidance of co-administration with other CYP3A substrates or inhibitors for Palbociclib (; ; Patil et al., 2022) and Ribociclib (Patil et al., 2022). A Study has shown that transgenic CYP3A4 drastically reduces the plasma concentration of Abemaciclib (). However, there is also another study suggested that Abemaciclib does not influence CYP3A4 substrates pharmacokinetics which has used mild inhibitors (Turner et al., 2020). In short, the three CDK4/6i are primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 in vivo, but the extent of this influence may differ between the drugs. Therefore, it is important to consider potential drug interactions and the patient’s individual characteristics when selecting and dosing CDK4/6i to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize adverse effects.

TABLE 1

BiomarkersAbemaciclibPalbociclibRibociclib
CYP3A4Sensitive substrates (Yu et al., 2019)Palbociclib is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4 (Yu et al., 2017)Strong inhibitors (Sorf et al., 2018; Yu et al., 2019)
Transgenic CYP3A4 drastically reduced the Abemaciclib plasma ()CYP3A4-mediated drug interactions with Palbociclib (; Patil et al., 2022)CYP3A4-mediated drug interactions with Ribociclib (Patil et al., 2022)
No significant impact on pharmacokinetics (Turner et al., 2020)CYP3A4 restricts Ribociclib oral bioavailability ()
CYP3A5CYP3A5*1/*3 may lead to enhanced drug metabolism and reduced plasma concentration (Roncato et al., 2022)
CYP1A2No significant impact on pharmacokinetics (Turner et al., 2020)Ribociclib inhibits CYP1A2 (Sorf et al., 2018)
CYP2C9No significant impact on pharmacokinetics (Turner et al., 2020)Ribociclib inhibits CYP2C9 (Sorf et al., 2018)
CYP2D6No significant impact on pharmacokinetics (Turner et al., 2020)
SULT2A1Responsible for metabolizing 26% of Palbociclib (Yu et al., 2017)
ABCB1ABCB1 2677G>T/A homozygous type is associated with a higher abemaciclib concentration (; )Palbociclib resistance is mediated by ABCB1 ()Substrate and potent inhibitor of ABCB1 (Sorf et al., 2018)
Remarkably enhanced the efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs in ABCB1 or ABCG2 over-expressing cancer (Wu et al., 2017)ABCB1_rs1128503 is potential risk factors for neutropenia ()P-glycoprotein limits Ribociclib brain exposure ()
ABCB1 limit brain penetration and total plasma exposure of abemaciclib ()Palbociclib is a substrate of P-gp ()
ABCB1-rs1128503, rs1045642, and rs2032582 may increase oral drug absorption and plasma concentration (Roncato et al., 2022)
ABCG2ABCG2 limit brain penetration and total plasma exposure of abemaciclib ()Palbociclib is a substrate of BCRP ()Ribociclib as a potent inhibitor of ABCG2 (Sorf et al., 2018)
OATP1B1Fatal Statin induced rhabdomyolysis by possible interaction with Palbociclib through OATP1B1 ()Ribociclib can potentially inhibit OATP1B1 (Streicher et al., 2021)
OATP1B3Ribociclib can potentially inhibit OATP1B3 (Streicher et al., 2021)

Metabolic and transport differences of Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib.

Although CYP3A4 is the primary enzyme responsible for the metabolism of CDK4/6i, other liver enzyme metabolism genes may also play a role in drug efficacy and safety. CYP3A5 is a closely related enzyme to CYP3A4 (). One study found that the CYP3A5 *1/*3 genotype may associated with lower plasma concentrations of Palbociclib, suggesting that individuals with the CYP3A5 1/*3 genotype may exhibit a more effective metabolism of Palbociclib (Roncato et al., 2022). Nevertheless, there is insufficient data regarding the potential influence of CYP3A5 genetic variations on the metabolism and pharmacokinetics of Abemaciclib and Ribociclib. Some studies have explored the effects of other metabolism genes on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of CDK4/6i. One study suggested that Ribociclib may have the potential for drug-drug interactions by inhibiting CYP1A2 and CYP2C9 (Sorf et al., 2018), which are important enzymes in drug metabolism. On the other hand, another study found that Abemaciclib did not influence the pharmacokinetics of CYP1A2, CYP2C9, and CYP2D6 substrates (Turner et al., 2020). However, there is limited data available on the potential impact of metabolism genes on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of Palbociclib. It has been reported that approximately 26% of Palbociclib is metabolized by sulfotransferase family 2A member 1 (SULT2A1) (Yu et al., 2017). However, there is currently no information available regarding the potential role of SULT2A1 in the metabolism and pharmacokinetics of Abemaciclib and Ribociclib. These findings suggest that genetic variations may influence the metabolism and response to CDK4/6i, and personalized dosing strategies may be necessary to optimize treatment outcomes. A deeper understanding of the clinical implications of genetic variability in CDK4/6i metabolism depends on further studies to confirm these findings.

There are still some differences in the metabolism and transport that have not been fully elucidated. Studies have shown that Palbociclib is a substrate for ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily B Member 1 (ABCB1, also known as P-glycoprotein) and ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (ABCG2, protein BCRP) (; ; ). Ribociclib is a substrate of ABCB1 and a potent inhibitor of ABCB1 and ABCG2 (Sorf et al., 2018), while Abemaciclib acts as both substrate () and inhibitor (Wu et al., 2017). Therefore, Abemaciclib has been shown to be less efflux efficient than Palbociclib and penetrates the central nervous system better (Raub et al., 2015). Studies have investigated the relationship between CDK4/6i and efflux transporters. Abemaciclib concentrations are higher when ABCB1 2677G>T/A is homozygous (; ). Palbociclib oral absorption and plasma levels may be affected by ABCB1-rs1128503, rs1045642, and rs2032582 (Roncato et al., 2022). ABCB1_rs1128503 is potential risk factor for Palbociclib grade 3/4 neutropenia in non-Asian patients (). Fatal Statin-induced rhabdomyolysis may be a consequence of the interaction with Palbociclib () and Ribociclib (Streicher et al., 2021) by organic anion transporting polypeptides OATP1B1 and OATP1B3. Some studies have suggested that the differences in efflux transport of the three CDK4/6i may be related to their chemical structures (), while others have suggested that there may be other factors involved that are not yet fully understood. Additionally, there is some controversy in the literature regarding the role of efflux transporters in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of CDK4/6i. It is still necessary to conduct further research to fully understand the mechanisms of CDK4/6i metabolism, transport and to identify potential strategies to optimize their efficacy and safety.

3 Chemical structure, preclinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetic differences

The CDK4/6i have different chemical structures, preclinical pharmacology, and pharmacokinetic differences which may affect their efficacy and safety profiles (). Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib were derivatives of pyrimidine, pyridopyrimidine, triazolopyridine, respectively. Abemaciclib is unique among the three drugs in that it contains two fluorine atoms (). Since Ribociclib and Palbociclib have larger substituents, they are more lipophilic and have larger binding sites than Abemaciclib (). This can affect the drugs’ pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination in the body, as well as their specific interactions with target proteins. Palbociclib, Ribociclib, and Abemaciclib have slightly different selectivity for different cyclin-dependent kinases (). A study has shown that Abemaciclib inhibits CDK4 more selectively than CDK6, with a selectivity ratio of about 5:1, which may result in lower hematological toxicity than Palbociclib and Ribociclib. However, Abemaciclib also has inhibitory effects on other kinases (), including CDK2/Cyclin A/E, CDK4/6, and CDK1/Cyclin B which is associated with CDK resistance (), resulting in specific gastrointestinal toxicity of Abemaciclib. In contrast, Ribociclib has a higher selectivity for inhibiting CDK4 with weaker inhibition of other kinases, However, there are some adverse effects in the electrocardiogram. The transcriptional, proteome, and phenotypic changes induced simultaneously by Palbociclib, Ribociclib, and Abemaciclib are significantly different (). Palbociclib, Ribociclib, and Abemaciclib have different pharmacokinetic profiles, including their half-life. According to the drug labels and clinical studies, the different pharmacokinetic profiles of these drugs may affect their dosing schedules, frequency of administration, and potential drug interactions.

Abemaciclib is typically administered twice daily at a dosage of 150 mg, whereas Palbociclib is given once daily at a 125 mg dosage for 21 consecutive days, followed by a 7-day interval. Ribociclib, on the other hand, is prescribed at a daily dosage of 600 mg for a 3-weeks period, followed by a 1-week break, with the option of adjusting the dosage based on individual patient considerations. The varying dosing schedules may impact treatment adherence and patient quality of life (; ), as some patients may prefer less frequent dosing while others may tolerate daily dosing better. Furthermore, the expenses and resource allocation linked to the administration of these drugs may be influenced by the dosing regimens (Srivastava et al., 2013; ), particularly in outpatient environment where frequent monitoring and interventions may be required. It is important to note that while the endorsed doses and schedules for these agents founded on clinical trials and practical experience, the heterogeneity in drug exposure due to variations in metabolism and clearance among patients may lead to inter-patient differences in effectiveness and adverse effects. Consequently, the utilization of pharmacodynamic biomarkers or serum drug levels for therapeutic drug monitoring may facilitate the optimization of dosing and reduction of toxicity in specific patient cohorts. Additionally, clinical investigations have demonstrated that these medications may exhibit distinct profiles of adverse effect, necessitating the implementation of dose reductions or interruptions to mitigate toxicities. As a result, drug recommendations may differ across populations (), underscoring the importance of meticulously evaluating each drug’s dosing regimen, potential side effects, and patient-specific factors to optimize the efficacy and safety of CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. In addition, ongoing research is required to examine the most effective administration schedules, sequencing, and amalgamations of these agents, along with their enduring toxicity and efficacy profiles.

4 The resistance mechanisms to different CDK4/6i

The mechanism of resistance to CDK4/6i can be influenced by various factors, such as genetic mutations, drug tolerance, cellular environment, drug resistance genes, and drug metabolism. Including abnormal CDK activity, loss of PTEN function (), AKT1 (), PI3K mutation (), mTOR (Yoshida et al., 2019), CDK2 activation, etc. According to studies, Abemaciclib cross-resistance is incomplete with Palbociclib or Ribociclib. In spite of the fact that they are all CDK4/6i, their chemical structures and inhibitory profiles differ slightly from one another, which may lead to different activities and resistance mechanisms in different cells and tumor types. In this article we subdivided the different resistance mechanisms (Table 2).

TABLE 2

BiomarkerCancerDescriptionAbemaciclibPalbociclibRibociclib
RB1HR + BCGenetic and epigenetic deactivation of RB1 gene results in resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors; RB1 serves as a valuable marker of resistanceYoshida et al. (2019); Yoshida et al. (2019);
Melanoma
PI3K-PDK1ER + BCRibociclib-resistant breast cancer cells selected by chronic drug exposure displayed a relative increase in the levels of PDK1 and activation of the AKT pathway
Ribociclib, in combination with GSK2334470(PDK1inhibitor) or alpelisib (PI3Kα inhibitor), decreased xenograft tumor growth more potently than each drug alone
PI3K/mTORHR + BCTreatment with the p110α-selective PI3K inhibitor, alpelisib (BYL719), completely blocked the progression of acquired CDK4/6 inhibitor-resistant xenografts in the absence of continued CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment in models of both PIK3CA mutant and wild-type ER+/HER2- breast cancerWander et al. (2020)
FGFRHR + BCHigh FGFR2 expression correlates with sensitivity to CDK4/6i + endocrine therapy; activating mutations and/or amplifications of FGFR1 and FGFR2 in ER + -resistant breast cancer patientsYoung et al. (2014);Yoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019);Young et al. (2014);Young et al. (2014)
ER + MBC41% patients after progression on CDK4/6 inhibitors identified FGFR1/2 amplification or activating mutations
KRAS-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung CancerFGFR1–MAP kinase–mTOR pathway resulting in increased expression of D-cyclins and CDK6 that confers Palbociclib resistance
FAT1-hippoER + BCLoss of the FAT1 Tumor Suppressor Promotes Resistance to CDK4/6 Inhibitors via the Hippo Pathway
WEE1ER + BC cellsTargeting WEE1 Inhibits Growth of Breast Cancer Cells That Are Resistant to CDK4/6 Inhibitors
miR-432–5ER + BC cellsResistance was mediated by exosomal miRNA (miR-432-5p), causing increased expression of CDK6 to overcome G1 arrest and promote cell survival
CDK6HR + BCThe high expression of CDK6 protein was found to be closely linked with resistance to Palbociclib and Abemaciclib
CCNE-CDK2HR + BCOver-expression or amplification of CCNE1 and CCNE2 is linked with resistance to treatment in ER+/HER2- breast cancersYoshida et al. (2019)Turner et al. (2019);Yoshida et al. (2019);
Gastric CancerHR+/HER2- breast cancers that are resistant to treatment have an increased presence of cytoplasmic cyclin E
CDK4/6 inhibitors resistance cell due to CCNE1 amplification could be made responsive again by targeting CDK2
CDKN2ABC cellsElevated levels of CDKN2A are indicative of insensitivity to Palbociclib, whereas low levels do not necessarily correlate with sensitivity. It is suggested that high CDKN2 levels may lead to reduced CDK4/6 activity and resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors. Furthermore, high levels of CDKN2A protein may suggest the loss of RB1 function
Canine Lymphoma cells
Glioblastoma
Melanoma
CCND1ER + BCIn the case of resistance to Palbociclib and abemaciclib, CCND1 protein levels was found to be significantly upregulated. Genetic mutations that boost cyclin D1 expression were associated with high sensitivity to CDK4/6 inhibitors. Genomic aberrations that activate D-type cyclins were found to be linked with increased sensitivity to the CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclibSherr (2018);
AKT1HR + BCAKT1 amplification and activating mutation were identified in resistant biopsiesYoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019)
KRAS/HRAS/NRASHR + BCActivating mutations in KRAS, HRAS and amplification in NRAS found in ER+/HER2–metastatic breast cancer with intrinsic and acquired resistanceYoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019);
KRAS-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung CancerFGFR1–MAP kinase–mTOR pathway resulting in increased expression of D-cyclins and CDK6 that confers Palbociclib resistance
c-Met/TrkA-BGlioblastomaBoth in vitro and in vivo that dual inhibition of c-Met/Trk is able to overcome resistance to CDK4/6 inhibition
ERBB2HR + BCERBB2 mutations hyperactivate the HER3/PI3K/AKT/mTOR axisYoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019);
ERHR + BCInactivation of ER signaling correlates with resistance in breast cancerYoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019)
AURKAHR + BCAURKA inhibition resulted in prolonged clinical benefitYoshida et al. (2019)Yoshida et al. (2019)
CDK4HR + BCThe phosphorylation of CDK4 at T172 is indicative of its activity and sensitivity to CDK4/6 inhibitors. The amplification of CDK4 is associated with resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors in sarcoma and glioblastoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Glioblastoma
SLC36A1-mTORC1 signalingMelanomaReactivation of mammalian target of rapamycin 1 (mTORC1) signaling through increased expression of the amino acid transporter, solute carrier family 36 member 1 (SLC36A1), drives resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors
RONESR1 mutant BCRON was hyperactivated in acquired Palbociclib-resistant (PalbR) modelsThangavel et al. (2013)
INFER + BCIFN-related signatures were highly enriched in patients with tumors exhibiting intrinsic resistance to CDK4/6i
HDAC5Prostate and BCHDAC5 Loss Impairs RB Repression of Pro-Oncogenic Genes and Confers CDK4/6 Inhibitor Resistance
miR-223Luminal BCAnti–miR-223 cells were significantly more resistant to Palbociclib
miR-106bMCF-7miR106b cluster as being efficiently repressed with CDK4/6 inhibition in an E2F and RB-dependent manner
TROJANER + BCThe inhibition of TROJAN abolished the activity of CDK2, reversing the resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitor
PLK1HR + BCThe current study showed the significant association of the pole-like kinase 1 (PLK1) level and Palbociclib resistance. Moreover, the cumulative PLK1 inhibition in the G2/M phase by Abemaciclib proved to be a mechanism of the synergistic effect

The resistance mechanisms to Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib.

BC, breast cancer; HR+, hormone receptor-positive; ER+, estrogen receptor positive.

4.1 Resistance mechanisms that are shared in Palbociclib, Ribociclib, and Abemaciclib

There are several pathways and mechanisms that have been confirmed to mediate the resistance of Palbociclib, Ribociclib, and Abemaciclib. Loss of RB1 function is a common mechanism of CDK4/6i resistance (; ; ; ; Wander et al., 2020; ; Young et al., 2014). PI3K inhibitor alpelisib completely blocked the CDK4/6i resistant xenografts progression in both PIK3CA mutant and ER+/HER2-breast cancer (; ). Kinome-wide siRNA screen identified 3-Phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1) as a key modulator of Ribociclib sensitivity in MCF-7 and exhibited cross-resistance to Palbociclib and Abemaciclib (). ER + breast cancer cells transduced with Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) was resistant to CDK4/6i. Breast cancer cells expressing FGFR1, transduced with FGFR1 or amplified with FGFR1 were resistant to CDK4/6i (; Wander et al., 2020; ; ; ). A loss of FAT1 promotes CDK4/6i resistance via the Hippo Pathway (). When WEE1 is targeted, it inhibits the growth of CDK4/6i-resistant breast cancer cells (). CDK6 expression was increased in response to exosomal miRNAs (miR-432-5p), allowing cells to survive and overcome G1 arrest (). These pathways and mechanisms are complex and interconnected, and their involvement in mediating resistance to CDK4/6i may vary depending on the specific cancer type and individual patient characteristics. The shared presence of these mechanisms across the three CDK4/6i implies their role as common determinants of resistance to CDK4/6 Inhibition.

4.2 Resistance mechanisms may not be shared

Palbociclib, the first CDK4/6i to be approved, has been more thoroughly investigated for its resistance mechanism compared to other CDK4/6i. The following mechanisms were only studied in Palbociclib and not in Abemaciclib and Ribociclib. LncRNA TROJAN bind to NKRF and inhibits the interaction with RELA, restoring CDK2 expression and reversing CDK4/6 resistance (). The miR106b (Thangavel et al., 2013) and miR-223 () were efficiently repressed with Palbociclib in an E2F and RB-dependent manner. Lack of HDAC5 impairs RB repression of pro-oncogenic genes and confers resistance to Palbociclib (Zhou et al., 2021). Palbociclib-resistant tumors exhibited high levels of IFN-related signatures () and RON hyperactivated (). The increase of TK1 and CDK9 are associated with clinical resistance to Palbociclib (). The development of resistance to Palbociclib caused elevated expression of genes including CDK7, the master regulator of the cell cycle. Additionally, loss of ER and RB1 has been shown to increase sensitivity to CDK7 inhibition (). Inhibition of PLK1 cumulatively by eribulin or abemaciclib in the G2/M phase proved to be one mechanism for synergistic effects in Palbociclib resistance (). It is observed that high levels of CDKN1B may predict resistance to Palbociclib (; ). Indeed, the resistance mechanisms mentioned above have only been extensively studied in Palbociclib, and their relevance to resistance to Abemaciclib and Ribociclib is still not clear. However, it is worth noting that Palbociclib was the first CDK4/6i to receive FDA approval, and its specific resistance mechanisms may differ from those of Abemaciclib and Ribociclib. Further research is needed to elucidate the resistance mechanisms of all CDK4/6i.

Inactivation of the ER signaling pathway (; Wander et al., 2020) and ERBB2 mutations (; Wander et al., 2020) is closely associated with Abemaciclib and Palbociclib resistance. The presence of activating mutations in KRAS and HRAS, as well as amplification in NRAS, have been identified in ER+/HER2-metastatic breast cancer cases exhibiting both intrinsic and acquired resistance for Abemaciclib (Wander et al., 2020) and Palbociclib (; Sherr, 2018; Wander et al., 2020). AKT1 amplification and activating mutation were identified in Abemaciclib and Palbociclib resistant biopsies (Wander et al., 2020). Experiments confirmed resistant cells were sensitive to Aurora Kinase (AURKA) inhibition LY3295668 (Wander et al., 2020) and inhibition of c-Met/Trk (). In the case of resistance to abemaciclib (; ) and Palbociclib (), CCND1 protein levels were found to be significantly upregulated. Genetic mutations that boost cyclin D1 expression were associated with high sensitivity to CDK4/6i. Elevated levels of CDKN2A are indicative of insensitivity whereas low levels do not necessarily correlate with sensitivity. Furthermore, high levels of CDKN2A protein may suggest the loss of RB1 function. It is suggested that high CDKN2 levels may lead to reduced activity and resistance to Abemaciclib () and Palbociclib (; Young et al., 2014; ; ). CDK2 Targeting can be used to reactivate resistance cells to Abemaciclib (Wander et al., 2020) and Palbociclib (; ; ; Turner et al., 2019; ; Wander et al., 2020; ) due to CCNE1 amplification. The high expression of CDK6 protein was found to be closely linked with resistance to Palbociclib () and Abemaciclib (Yang et al., 2017; ), which is not seen in Ribociclib resistant cell lines.

While Abemaciclib and Ribociclib were both approved by the FDA around the same time, the specific mechanisms of Ribociclib resistance may be less well-studied. The phosphorylation of CDK4 at T172 is indicative of its activity and sensitivity to Palbociclib in breast cancer, sarcoma and glioblastoma (; Raspé et al., 2017). CDK4 Amplification Reduces Sensitivity to Ribociclib in fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma (). A reactivation of mammalian target of rapamycin 1 (mTORC1) signaling by increasing expression of solute carrier family 36 member 1 (SLC36A1), contributes Palbociclib and Ribociclib resistance in Melanoma (Yoshida et al., 2019). There is currently no evidence of CDK4 or mTORC1 mediated abemaciclib resistance.

All the mechanisms involved in resistance are mainly studied in breast cancer, but there are also Melanoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Glioblastoma, Gastric Cancer, Canine Lymphoma cells, Prostate, Glioblastoma, Which Remind us that CDK4/6i are being widely studied and applied in various fields.

5 Conclusion and perspectives

CDK4/6i will still be primarily used against breast cancer in the next 5 years, and its clinical applications will expand to include a range of tumor types. It is important to note, however, that as use of the drug increases, the incidence of drug resistance increases, and new combination regimens and other targeted drugs may become available as a result. Currently, the resistance mechanisms of the three drugs remain largely unknown, and there are differences in the resistance mechanisms among them, necessitating further exploration and research.

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Author contributions

QZ was responsible for the conceptualization, methodology and writing-original draft preparation and funding acquisition. ZZ was responsible for supervision, writing reviewing and editing. All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.

Funding

This work was Sponsored by Shanghai Sailing Program (20YF1427000); Ruijin Youth NSCF Cultivation Fund (KY20194238).

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targeted therapy, CDK4/6 inhibitors, metabolizer transport, drug resistance, Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, Ribociclib

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Zhu Z and Zhu Q (2023) Differences in metabolic transport and resistance mechanisms of Abemaciclib, Palbociclib, and Ribociclib. Front. Pharmacol. 14:1212986. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1212986

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27 April 2023

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Amit Kumar Pandey, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad, India

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James M. Rae, University of Michigan, United States

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