Saqib Raza Khan

Dr. Saqib Raza Khan

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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2013 in International Archives of Medicine
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HFHassan Farooqi
Hassan Farooqi
HPHamza Patel
Hamza Patel
HAHafiz M Aslam
Hafiz M Aslam
IAIqra Q Ansari
Iqra Q Ansari
MKMariya Khan
Mariya Khan
NANazia Asad
Nazia Asad
Facebook is a social networking service launched in February 2004, owned and operated by Facebook, Inc. As of June 2012, Facebook reports more than 1 billion active users. Objective of study was to evaluate the effect of Facebook on the social life, health and behavior of medical students.

31 March 2025 in Current Oncology
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SKSaqib Raza Khan
Saqib Raza Khan
DBDaniel Breadner
Daniel Breadner
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for the majority of the cases. Despite advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies, many patients still rely on chemotherapy, highlighting the need for innovative treatment strategies. Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs), which feature two distinct binding sites capable of targeting different antigens, have emerged as a promising therapeutic approach, particularly in combination with chemotherapy. This review explores the scientific evolution and clinical application of bsAbs in NSCLC, focusing on their synergistic potential with chemotherapy. BsAbs, such as amivantamab, which targets EGFR and MET, have demonstrated significant efficacy in clinical trials, particularly in patients with EGFR mutations. The combination of bsAbs with chemotherapy enhances immune-mediated tumor destruction by modulating the tumor microenvironment and overcoming resistance mechanisms. Recent clinical trials have shown improved progression-free survival and overall survival when bsAbs such as amivantamab are combined with chemotherapy, underscoring their potential to transform NSCLC treatment. Many other clinical trials are underway that are evaluating newer bsAbs, such as ivonescimab, which targets PD1 and VEGF. This review also discusses ongoing clinical trials investigating various bsAbs targeting EGFR, PD-1, PD-L1, HER2, and other pathways, highlighting the future directions of bsAb-based therapies. As the field evolves, bsAbs are poised to become a cornerstone of multimodal NSCLC treatment, offering more effective and personalized therapeutic options for patients with advanced disease.

27 November 2023 in Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
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MSMehwish Shahzadi
Mehwish Shahzadi
SKSaqib Raza Khan
Saqib Raza Khan
MTMuhammad Tariq
Muhammad Tariq
SBSehrish Sarwar Baloch
Sehrish Sarwar Baloch
ASAisha Shahid
Aisha Shahid
ZSZarka Samon
Zarka Samon
Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) is a disease of the reproductive age group with an incidence rate of <1% among all tumors involving the female reproductive tract. It occurs because of aberrant fertilization. Patients are diagnosed early because of aggravated symptoms during pregnancy. Moreover, patients also bleed from the tumor sites, which leads to early presentation. A cure rate of 100% can be achieved with adequate treatment. Main body: In this literature review, the authors have brought to attention the risk factors, classification, and various treatment options in GTN patients according to their stratification as per the WHO scoring system. Patients are categorized into low and high risk based on the FIGO scoring system. Patients with low risk are treated with single-agent methotrexate or actinomycin-D. Despite the superiority of actinomycin-D in terms of efficacy, methotrexate remains the first choice of therapy in low-risk patients due to its better toxicity profile. Multi-agent chemotherapy with etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin-D, cyclophosphamide and vincristine (EMA-CO) leads to complete remission in 93% of high-risk GTN patients. Around 40% of patients with incomplete responses are salvaged with platinum-based multi-agent chemotherapy. Isolated chemo-resistant clones can be salvaged with surgical interventions. Conclusion: The mortality in patients with GTN has significantly reduced over time. With adequate multi-disciplinary support, patients with GTN can ultimately be cured and can spend every day healthy reproductive life.

13 April 2022 in Leukemia Research Reports
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SKSaqib Raza Khan
Saqib Raza Khan
MTMuhammad Tariq
Muhammad Tariq
SFSidra Malik Fayyaz
Sidra Malik Fayyaz
SSSalman Muhammad Soomar
Salman Muhammad Soomar
MMMunira Moosajee
Munira Moosajee
Lenalidomide mechanism of action has been shown to modulate the different components of the immune system. A 68-year-old lady presented to us with severe backache and was then diagnosed with MM. Lenalidomide started as per protocol along with dexamethasone. Later, she presented with complaints of generalized weakness and her workup showed significant blast cells with Pan-B-cell markers consistent with secondary B-ALL. The reported incidence of secondary Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia is 2.3%. The development of more aggressive neoplasm in a patient with prior malignancy dictates a poor outcome and hence such patients should be enrolled in a clinical trial whenever available.

29 July 2025 in ecancermedicalscience
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ZEZainab Haider Ejaz
Zainab Haider Ejaz
RSReyan Hussain Shaikh
Reyan Hussain Shaikh
AFAlizeh Sonia Fatimi
Alizeh Sonia Fatimi
SKSaqib Raza Khan
Saqib Raza Khan
Unlocking artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning to combat therapeutic resistance in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a c

4 March 2026 in Frontiers in Medicine
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AKAnoud Khan
Anoud Khan
AMAmina Mujahid
Amina Mujahid
ATAryan Tareen
Aryan Tareen
AAAhrar Amin
Ahrar Amin
SKSaqib Raza Khan
Saqib Raza Khan
Afsheen RazaAfsheen Raza
Afsheen Raza
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and current therapies offer limited survival benefit for patients with advanced disease. While immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies have improved outcomes in some populations, most patients either fail to respond or develop acquired resistance, highlighting the need for more potent and durable immunotherapeutic strategies. Next-generation immune cell therapies, including chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T), chimeric antigen receptor natural killer cells (CAR NK), and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), provide a promising approach for lung cancers that are refractory to conventional treatment. These therapies leverage the patient’s own immune system or engineered immune cells to directly recognize and eliminate malignant cells, while potentially overcoming immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of recent advances in the design, engineering, and clinical development of CAR T, CAR NK, and TIL therapies in both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. We discuss preclinical and early clinical studies demonstrating feasibility, safety, and mechanisms of action, including antigen targeting, immune cell persistence, trafficking, and intratumoral activity. Key challenges, such as tumor antigen heterogeneity, immune suppression, limited durability, and off-tumor toxicity, are critically evaluated. We also examine emerging strategies to enhance efficacy, including multi-antigen targeting, armored and logic-gated constructs, regional delivery, combination with checkpoint inhibition or other modulators, and scalable off-the-shelf manufacturing platforms. Collectively, these next-generation immune cell therapies represent a rapidly evolving and translationally relevant approach that may expand therapeutic options, improve survival, and provide durable antitumor responses in patients with lung cancer who have exhausted conventional therapies.