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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Zimbo A, Fragliasso V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Momelotinib in myelofibrosis. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38623844 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2024.2343780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Myelofibrosis (MF) is a hematologic disease characterized by bone marrow fibrosis, cytopenias, splenomegaly, and constitutional symptoms. Recent years have seen the emergence of novel therapeutic agents, notably ruxolitinib and fedratinib, which target the Janus kinases (JAK) pathway. However, their myelosuppressive effect coupled with the persistence, and even worsening anemia remains a significant challenge, leading usually to treatment discontinuation. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on Momelotinib (MMB), a unique JAK inhibitor that has shown promise in MF treatment, particularly in improving anemia. MMB inhibits type 1 kinase activin A receptor or activin receptor-like kinase-2 (ACVR1/ALK2), with consequent rebalancing of the SMAD pathways and reduced transcription of hepcidin. Moreover, it seems that MMB could reduce the serum levels of several inflammatory cytokines responsible for anemia. Clinical trials have demonstrated MMB's efficacy in reducing spleen size, alleviating symptoms, and improving anemia, with a favorable safety profile compared to other JAK inhibitors, both in treatment-naïve and in pre-treated patients. EXPERT OPINION Due to its mechanism of action, MMB represents a valuable therapeutic option in MF, addressing the clinical challenge of anemia and potentially improving outcomes for patients with hematologic malignancies. Ongoing research explores MMB's potential in acute myeloid leukemia and combination therapies.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- UOC Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche, Biomolecolari e Genetica, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Ricerca Traslazionale Azienda USL-IRCSS Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, EmiliaRomagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Leotta S, Markovic U, Duminuco A, Mulè A, Porretto F, Federico V, Gentile M, Pastore D, Nigro LL, Selleri C, Serio B, Calafiore V, Patti C, Mauro E, Vetro C, Maugeri C, Parisi M, Fiumara P, Parrinello L, Marino S, Scuderi G, Garibaldi B, Musso M, Renzo ND, Vigna E, Martino EA, Raimondo FD, Milone G. Impact of minimal residual disease response and of status of disease on survival after blinatumomab in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: results from a real-life study. Ann Hematol 2024:10.1007/s00277-024-05725-9. [PMID: 38609726 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05725-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager approved for relapsed/refractory and minimal residual disease positive B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We conducted a retrospective study evaluating the outcome of Blinatumomab. The impact of clinical and treatment-related variables on cumulative incidence of relapse/progression (CIRP), event-free (EFS) and overall survival (OS) was analyzed. From January 2016 to December 2022 50 Ph'- (37) and Ph+ (13) B-ALL patients received Blinatumomab. The median age was 37. Indications to blinatumomab were relapsed/refractory B-ALL in 29 and MRD-positive in 21 patients. Blinatumomab was the 2nd and 3rd line in 40 and in 10 patients, respectively. Twenty patients were treated pre-transplantation, ten were treated for relapse after transplant, twenty were not eligible for transplant. Out of 29 patients treated for relapsed/refractory disease, 16 (55%) achieved complete response and 12 achieved MRD-negativity. Out of 21 patients treated for MRD, 16 (76%) achieved MRD-negativity. At a median follow-up of 46 months the median EFS and OS were 11.5 and 16.2 months. The CIRP was 50%. In univariate analysis age, disease-status (overt vs. minimal disease) at blinatumomab, bridging to transplant after blinatumomab and MRD-response resulted significant for EFS and OS. In multivariate analysis only disease-status and MRD-response retained significance both for EFS and OS. Disease-status and MRD-response resulted significant for EFS and OS also after censoring at HSCT. This retrospective study on B-ALL patients treated with blinatumomab confirms a superior outcome for MRD-responsive over MRD non-responsive patients. Survival depends also on the disease-status prior treatment.
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- Salvatore Leotta
- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy.
- Divisione di Ematologia - Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", Via Santa Sofia, 78, Catania, 95123, Italy.
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Oncohematology Unit - AO Villa Sofia - Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Presidio Ospedaliero "Vito Fazzi", Lecce, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Azienda Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Oncohematology Department and Transplant Center, University of Salerno - AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Oncohematology Department and Transplant Center, University of Salerno - AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Oncohematology Unit - AO Villa Sofia - Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Cytometryc Lab, Division of Haematology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G.Rodolico - S. Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Cytometryc Lab, Division of Haematology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G.Rodolico - S. Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Cytometryc Lab, Division of Haematology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G.Rodolico - S. Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Ospedale "La Maddalena", Palermo, Italy
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- Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Presidio Ospedaliero "Vito Fazzi", Lecce, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Hematology and BMT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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Martino EA, Vigna E, Bruzzese A, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Zimbo A, Torricelli F, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Selinexor in multiple myeloma. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38503547 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2024.2333376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Selinexor, an XPO1 inhibitor, has emerged as a promising therapeutic option in the challenging landscape of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). AREAS COVERED This article provides a review of selinexor, with a focus on available clinical studies involving MM patients and its safety profile. Clinical trials, such as STORM and BOSTON, have demonstrated its efficacy, particularly in combination regimens, showcasing notable overall response rates (ORR) and prolonged median progressionfree survival (mPFS). Selinexor's versatility is evident across various combinations, including carfilzomibdexamethasone (XKd), lenalidomidedexamethasone (XRd), and pomalidomidedexamethasone (XPd), with efficacy observed even in tripleclass refractory and highrisk patient populations. However, challenges, including resistance mechanisms and adverse events, necessitate careful management. Realworld evidence also underscores selinexor's effectiveness in RRMM, though dose adjustments and supportive measures remain crucial. Ongoing trials are exploring selinexor in diverse combinations and settings, including pomalidomidenaïve patients and postautologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) maintenance. EXPERT OPINION The evolving landscape of selinexor's role in the sequencing of treatment for RRMM, its potential in highrisk patients, including those with extramedullary disease, as revealed in the most recent international meetings, and ongoing investigations signal a dynamic era in myeloma therapeutics. Selinexor emerges as a pivotal component in multidrug strategies and innovative combinations.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- UOC Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche, Biomolecolari e Genetica, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Ricerca Traslazionale Azienda USL-IRCSS Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, I-42123 Reggio Emilia, EmiliaRomagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Teclistamab-cqyv in multiple myeloma. Eur J Haematol 2024; 112:320-327. [PMID: 37848191 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable neoplasm characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in treatment, MM patients eventually experienced a relapse of the disease. Penta-drug refractory patients continue to be the hard core of relapsed/refractory (RR) settings. Teclistamab-cqyv is a humanized IgG4 antibody and a bispecific BCMA-director CD3 T-cell engager. It recruits endogenous T cells, by targeting CD3 receptors expressed on their surface, resulting in their activation against BCMA, an antigen expressed by plasma cells. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) have approved Teclistamab-cqyv in monotherapy for the treatment of RRMM patients who have received at least three prior therapies, including immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs), proteasome inhibitors (PIs), and anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) and have demonstrated disease progression during the last therapy. Its effectiveness was demonstrated in a pivotal clinical trial where the overall response rate (ORR) reached 60%. Other clinical studies are currently ongoing to investigate the association of the bispecific antibody with novel drugs with encouraging preliminary results, especially in the setting of heavily pretreated patients. In this review, the authors will provide a comprehensive overview of the drug, including its mechanism of action, major clinical trials, and future perspectives.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Torcasio R, Gallo Cantafio ME, Veneziano C, De Marco C, Ganino L, Valentino I, Occhiuzzi MA, Perrotta ID, Mancuso T, Conforti F, Rizzuti B, Martino EA, Gentile M, Neri A, Viglietto G, Grande F, Amodio N. Targeting of mitochondrial fission through natural flavanones elicits anti-myeloma activity. J Transl Med 2024; 22:208. [PMID: 38413989 PMCID: PMC10898065 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05013-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mitochondrial alterations, often dependent on unbalanced mitochondrial dynamics, feature in the pathobiology of human cancers, including multiple myeloma (MM). Flavanones are natural flavonoids endowed with mitochondrial targeting activities. Herein, we investigated the capability of Hesperetin (Hes) and Naringenin (Nar), two aglycones of Hesperidin and Naringin flavanone glycosides, to selectively target Drp1, a pivotal regulator of mitochondrial dynamics, prompting anti-MM activity. METHODS Molecular docking analyses were performed on the crystallographic structure of Dynamin-1-like protein (Drp1), using Hes and Nar molecular structures. Cell viability and apoptosis were assessed in MM cell lines, or in co-culture systems with primary bone marrow stromal cells, using Cell Titer Glo and Annexin V-7AAD staining, respectively; clonogenicity was determined using methylcellulose colony assays. Transcriptomic analyses were carried out using the Ion AmpliSeq™ platform; mRNA and protein expression levels were determined by quantitative RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively. Mitochondrial architecture was assessed by transmission electron microscopy. Real time measurement of oxygen consumption was performed by high resolution respirometry in living cells. In vivo anti-tumor activity was evaluated in NOD-SCID mice subcutaneously engrafted with MM cells. RESULTS Hes and Nar were found to accommodate within the GTPase binding site of Drp1, and to inhibit Drp1 expression and activity, leading to hyperfused mitochondria with reduced OXPHOS. In vitro, Hes and Nar reduced MM clonogenicity and viability, even in the presence of patient-derived bone marrow stromal cells, triggering ER stress and apoptosis. Interestingly, Hes and Nar rewired MM cell metabolism through the down-regulation of master transcriptional activators (SREBF-1, c-MYC) of lipogenesis genes. An extract of Tacle, a Citrus variety rich in Hesperidin and Naringin, was capable to recapitulate the phenotypic and molecular perturbations of each flavanone, triggering anti-MM activity in vivo. CONCLUSION Hes and Nar inhibit proliferation, rewire the metabolism and induce apoptosis of MM cells via antagonism of the mitochondrial fission driver Drp1. These results provide a framework for the development of natural anti-MM therapeutics targeting aberrant mitochondrial dependencies.
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- Roberta Torcasio
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
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- Annunziata" Regional Hospital Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
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- SS Rende (CS), Department of Physics, CNR-NANOTEC, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
- Institute for Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Joint Unit GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, University of Zaragoza, 50018, Saragossa, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
- Annunziata" Regional Hospital Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Campus Germaneto, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy.
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Potential of BGB-11417, a BCL2 inhibitor, in hematological malignancies. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2024; 33:73-77. [PMID: 38264792 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2024.2309873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Capodanno I, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Myelodysplastic syndromes del(5q): Pathogenesis and its therapeutic implications. Eur J Haematol 2024. [PMID: 38294126 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) encompass a heterogeneous set of acquired bone marrow neoplastic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis within one or more bone marrow lineages. Nearly half of MDS patients carry cytogenetic alterations, with del(5q) being the most prevalent. Since its first description, del(5q) was consistently correlated with a typical clinical phenotype marked by anemia, thrombocytosis, and a low risk of evolving into acute leukemia. Presently, the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of myeloid neoplasms recognizes a specific subtype of MDS known as "myelodysplastic neoplasm with low blast and isolated del(5q)" identified by the sole presence of 5q deletion or in combination with one other abnormality excluding -7/del(7q). Several studies have sought to unravel the biological processes triggered by del(5q) in the development of MDS, revealing the involvement of various genes localized in specific regions of chromosome 5 referred to as common deleted regions (CDR). This intricate biological landscape makes the MDS cells with del(5q) exceptionally sensitive to lenalidomide. Several studies have confirmed the efficacy of lenalidomide in this context. Regrettably, the response to lenalidomide is not conclusive, prompting ongoing research into biological mechanisms that drive patients toward leukemia and strategies to circumvent lenalidomide resistance and disease progression.
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- Antonella Bruzzese
- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Direction Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Biotechnology Research Unit, Aprigliano, A.O./ASP of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Gentile M, Vigna E, Palmieri S, Galli M, Derudas D, Mina R, Della Pepa R, Zambello R, Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Mangiacavalli S, Zamagni E, Califano C, Musso M, Conticello C, Cerchione C, Mele G, Di Renzo N, Offidani M, Tarantini G, Casaluci GM, Rago A, Ria R, Uccello G, Barilà G, Palumbo G, Pompa A, Vincelli D, Brunori M, Accardi F, Amico V, Amendola A, Fontana R, Bongarzoni V, Rossini B, Cotzia E, Gozzetti A, Rizzi R, Sgherza N, Ferretti E, Bertuglia G, Nappi D, Petrucci MT, Di Raimondo F, Neri A, Morabito F, Musto P. Elotuzumab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: a multicenter, retrospective, real-world experience with 200 cases outside of controlled clinical trials. Haematologica 2024; 109:245-255. [PMID: 37439329 PMCID: PMC10772491 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2023.283251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
Abstract
In the ELOQUENT-3 trial, the combination of elotuzumab, pomalidomide and dexamethasone (EloPd) proved to have a superior clinical benefit over pomalidomide and dexamethasone with a manageable toxicity profile, leading to its approval for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received at least two prior therapies, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. We report here a real-world experience of 200 cases of RRMM treated with EloPd in 35 Italian centers outside of clinical trials. In our dataset, the median number of prior lines of therapy was two, with 51% of cases undergoing autologous stem cell transplant and 73% having been exposed to daratumumab. After a median follow-up of 9 months, 126 patients had stopped EloPd, most of them (88.9%) because of disease progression. The overall response rate was 55.4%, a finding in line with the pivotal trial results. Regarding adverse events, the toxicity profile in our cohort was similar to that in the ELOQUENT-3 trial, with no significant differences between younger (<70 years) and older patients. The median progression-free survival was 7 months, which was shorter than that observed in ELOQUENT-3, probably because of the different clinical characteristics of the two cohorts. Interestingly, International Staging System stage III disease was associated with worse progression-free survival (hazard ratio=2.55). Finally, the median overall survival of our series was shorter than that observed in the ELOQUENT-3 trial (17.5 vs. 29.8 months). In conclusion, our real-world study confirms that EloPd is a safe and possible therapeutic choice for patients with RRMM who have received at least two prior therapies, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor.
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- Massimo Gentile
- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy; Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende.
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale-Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo
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- Division of Hematology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples
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- University of Padova, Department of Medicine, Hematology Unit, Italy; Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova
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- Department of Onco-hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza
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- Hematology Division, Department of Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna
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- Onco-Hematology Unit and TMO U.O.C., Departiment of Oncology, Palermo
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-S. Marco, University of Catania, Catania
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori"
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Perrino, Brindisi
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara
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- Haematology Unit, ASL ROMA 1 Santo Spirito Hospital of Rome Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Internal Medicine "G. Baccelli", Policlinico, University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Medical School, Bari
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- University of Padova, Department of Medicine, Hematology Unit, Italy; Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital University Riuniti, Foggia
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Hematology Unit, Great Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria
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- Internal Medicine, Ospedale S. Croce, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Fano
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- Department of Hematology I, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia- Cervello, Palermo
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo", Potenza
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- Hematology and Transplant Center, University Hospital "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", Salerno
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- Department of Hematology San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital Rome Italy
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- Section of Hematology- Ospedale E. Muscatello-Augusta, Siracusa
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- Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, Siena
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- Hematology Section, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari
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- Hematology Section, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia
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- Division of Hematology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori"
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Hematology Azienda Policlinico Umberto I Sapienza University of Rome, Rome
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-S. Marco, University of Catania, Catania
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia.
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- Hematology Section, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Imovilli A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Tagraxofusp in myeloid malignancies. Hematol Oncol 2024; 42:e3234. [PMID: 37846131 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
Abstract
Tagraxofusp (or SL-401) is a recombinant molecule composed of human interleukin-3 that binds CD123 on neoplastic cells fused to a truncated diphtheria toxin (DT). Tagraxofusp's most significant success has come from studies involving patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), an aggressive disease that is usually refractory to conventional chemotherapy. Tagraxofusp had an acceptable safety profile and high efficacy in early phase I/II studies on patients with BPDCN. Another phase II study confirmed the good response rates, resulting in Food and Drugs Administration and European Medicine Agency approval of tagraxofusp for the treatment of BPDCN. Considering its high efficacy and its manageable safety profile, tagraxofusp has been suddenly explored in other myeloid malignancies with high expression of cell surface CD123, both in monotherapy or combination strategies. The triplet tagraxofusp-azacytidine-venetoclax appears to be of particular interest among these combinations. Furthermore, combination strategies may be used to overcome tagraxofusp resistance. The downregulation of DPH1 (diphthamide biosynthesis 1), the enzyme responsible for the conversion of histidine 715 on eEF2 to diphthamide, which is then the direct target of ADP ribosylation DT, is typically associated with this resistance phenomenon. It has been discovered that azacitidine can reverse DHP1 expression and restore sensitivity to tagraxofusp. In conclusion, the success of tagraxofusp in BPDCN paved the way for its application even in other CD123-positive malignancies. Nowadays, several ongoing trials are exploring the use of tagraxofusp in different myeloid neoplasms. This review aims to summarize the actual role of tagraxofusp in BPDCN and other CD123-positive myeloid malignancies.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Martino EA, Mauro FR, Reda G, Laurenti L, Visentin A, Frustaci A, Vigna E, Pepe S, Catania G, Loseto G, Murru R, Chiarenza A, Sportoletti P, Del Principe MI, Laureana R, Coscia M, Galimberti S, Ferretti E, Zucchetto A, Bomben R, Polesel J, Tedeschi A, Rossi D, Trentin L, Neri A, Morabito F, Gattei V, Gentile M. Ibrutinib as first line therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients over 80 years old: A retrospective real-life multicenter Italian cohort. Hematol Oncol 2024; 42:e3249. [PMID: 38287529 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
Abstract
Although chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) predominantly affects the elderly, limited data exists about the outcomes of over 80-year-old patients, usually underrepresented in clinical trials. We conducted a multicenter study enrolling 79 consecutive CLL patients ≥80 years at the time of frontline therapy, all treated with ibrutinib. Nearly 48% of cases exhibited unmutated IGHV genes, 32% 17p deletion, and 39.2% TP53 mutations; 63.3% displayed a cumulative illness rating scale (CIRS) > 6. The overall response rate on ibrutinib, computed in 74/79 patients (5 patients excluded for early withdrawal), was 89.9%. After a median follow-up of 28.9 months, the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 42.5 and 51.8 months, respectively. CIRS>6 and temporary discontinuation of ibrutinib lasting for 7-30 days were the only parameters associated with a significantly shorter PFS and were both relevant in predicting a shorter PFS compared to patients with CIRS≤6 and therapy discontinuation ≤7 days. The most common grade≥3 adverse events were infections (25.5%), neutropenia (10.1%), and anemia (2.5%). Eighteen patients (22.8%) experienced a cardiovascular event, including grade-2 atrial fibrillation (n = 9; 11%), grade-2 hypertension (n = 5; 6%), heart failure (n = 3; 3%), and acute coronary syndrome (n = 1; 1%). Mild bleeding events were observed in 27 patients (34.2%). Ibrutinib was permanently discontinued in 26 patients due to progressive disease (n = 11, including 5 Richter's syndromes), secondary malignancies (n = 6), infections (n = 3), cardiac failure (n = 3), severe bleeding (n = 2), and sudden death (n = 1). In conclusion, our analyses confirmed the overall effectiveness and favorable safety profile of the ibrutinib-single agent therapeutic approach in CLL patients ≥80 years.
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche, Divisione di Ematologia Fondazione Policlinico universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Ospedale A. Businco, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia, A.O.U. Policlinico, PO G.Rodolico, Catania, Italy
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- Centro di Ricerca Emato-Oncologica (CREO), Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata," Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata," Rome, Rome, Italy
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- University Division of Hematology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino and Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Clinical Trials Center Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland and Institute of Oncology Research, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, AO Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Vigna E, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Bova C, Barbato A, Filippelli G, Capodanno I, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Myelodysplastic syndromes with ring sideroblasts. Hematol Oncol 2023; 41:612-620. [PMID: 36794650 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
Abstract
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are acquired bone marrow malignant disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis, resulting from a complex interaction between genetic and epigenetic mutations, alterations of the marrow microenvironment, and the immune system. In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a classification that integrates morphologic and genetic information, considering the MDS with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS) as a distinct entity. Considering the strong association between MDS-RS and SF3B1 mutation and its importance in the development of MDS, the last WHO classification replaced the prior entity of MDS-RS with MDS with SF3B1 mutation. Several studies were performed to explore this genotype-phenotype correlation. Mutant SF3B1 protein deregulates the expression of genes implicated in developing hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. Of paramount importance are PPOX and ABCB7 involved in iron metabolism. Another essential role in hemopoiesis is played by the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) receptor. This gene exerts its effects on SMAD pathways, regulating hematopoiesis through effects on balancing proliferation and apoptosis cell inactivity, differentiation, and migration. Luspatercept (ACE-536) is a soluble fusion protein that inhibits molecules in the TGF-β superfamily. Since its structure resembles the TGF-β family receptor, it catches TGF-β superfamily ligands before binding to the receptor, resulting in reduced activation of SMAD signaling, thus enabling erythroid maturation. Luspatercept was investigated in the phase III trial MEDALIST, showing promising efficacy in treating anemia compared to placebo. Nowadays, further studies are needed to explore the real potential of luspatercept, investigating the biological features likely associated with treatment response, the potential use in combination treatments, and its role in the treatment of naïve MDS.
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- Antonella Bruzzese
- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Department, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Direction Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Biotechnology Research Unit, Aprigliano, AO/ASP of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-Hematology, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Labanca C, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Imovilli A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Ivosidenib in acute myeloid leukemia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2023; 24:2093-2100. [PMID: 37874005 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2023.2272659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Traditional treatment strategies for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have primarily relied on standard chemotherapy regimens for four decades. Indeed, the landscape of AML therapy has evolved substantially in recent years, mainly due to the introduction of hypomethylating agents and small molecules.Bcl2 inhibitor venetoclax, Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) inhibitors such as midostaurin and gilteritinib, and isocitrate dehydrogenases 1 and 2 (IDH1 and IDH2) inhibitors ivosidenib and enasidenib, as well as hedgehog (HH) pathway inhibitor glasdegib represented a significant step forward in AML therapeutic armamentarium. Smoothened (SMO) inhibitor in combination with low-dose cytarabine marks a recent milestone. AREAS COVERED Ivosidenib, the first-in-class, selective, allosteric IDH1R132 inhibitor, showed the capability to induce in vitro differentiation of primary mIDH1 AML blasts. Clinical data highlighted its exceptional safety profile, as a standalone therapy and in combination strategy. Additionally, comprehensive studies consistently demonstrated its effectiveness, both in monotherapy and in association with chemotherapy. EXPERT OPINION The identified ivosidenib's strengths, including its remarkable safety record and ability to yield positive therapeutic outcomes, position it as an ideal partner for both classic chemotherapy and biological treatments, i.e. hypometilant agents and/or venetoclax. Further studies are warranted to explore strategies for overcoming the occurrence of ivosidenib resistance.
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- Antonella Bruzzese
- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, EmiliaRomagna, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Zanubrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2023; 24:1409-1413. [PMID: 37350553 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2023.2229734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Fimognari F, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Glasdegib for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2023; 24:1537-1543. [PMID: 37392098 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2023.2232301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Over the last few years, substantial progress has been made in the management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The first changes in the management of AML date back to last 2000s with the advent of hypometilant agents, later with Bcl2 inhibitor venetoclax, and Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) inhibitors (midostaurin and gilteritinib), and more recently with IDH1/2 inhibitors (ivosidenib and enasidenib) and the hedgehog (HH) pathway inhibitor glasdegib. AREAS COVERED Glasdegid, formerly PF-04449913 or PF-913, acts as a smoothened (SMO) inhibitor and has been recently approved in combination with low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) by FDA and EMA for the treatment of naïve AML patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy.Several studies have explored the efficacy and safety of glasdegib, as a single agent or in combination with other drugs, in both the setting of relapsed/refractory and naïve AML patients, confirming its efficacy in controlling disease and safety profile. EXPERT OPINION All these trials suggest that glasdegib seems to be an ideal partner for both classic chemotherapy and biological treatments (such as therapy with FLT3 inhibitors). Further studies are needed to better understand which patients are more likely to respond to glasdegib.
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- Antonella Bruzzese
- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, EmiliaRomagna, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Vigna E, Terzi D, Greco S, Martino EA, Vangeli V, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Labanca C, Morelli R, Neri A, Morabito F, Zinno F, Mastroianni A, Gentile M. Safe and Effective Administration of Caplacizumab in COVID-19-Associated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Hematol Rep 2023; 15:448-453. [PMID: 37489376 PMCID: PMC10366750 DOI: 10.3390/hematolrep15030046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a potentially life-threatening, rare acute thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), caused by a severe ADAMTS13 deficiency. As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spread around the globe, much data about the pathogenicity of this virus were published. Soon after the detection of the first cases of COVID-19, it was clear that there was a wide range of COVID coagulopathy manifestations, such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary thromboembolism, and thrombotic microangiopathies. In the literature, little data have been reported about the association between TTP and COVID-19, and the treatment of COVID-19-associated TTP is still under debate. Here we present the case of a 46-year-old woman who developed a COVID-associated TTP, successfully treated with plasma exchange (PEX), steroids, and caplacizumab.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Immunohaematology Section, Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Infectious & Tropical Diseases Unit, Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Infectious & Tropical Diseases Unit, Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Medicine Department, "Annunziata" Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Immunohaematology Section, Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Infectious & Tropical Diseases Unit, Annunziata Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Iaccino E, Labanca C, Mendicino F, Mimmi S, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Belantamab mafodotin in multiple myeloma. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:1043-1047. [PMID: 37227998 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2218543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Mauro FR, Laurenti L, Reda G, Moia R, Condoluci A, Vincelli I, Chiarenza A, Vigna E, Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Mezzatesta S, Laureana R, Cutrona G, Di Raimondo F, Fronza G, Zucchetto A, Bomben R, Rossi FM, Olivieri J, Zaja F, Rossi D, Gaidano G, Del Principe MI, Ilariucci F, Del Poeta G, Ferrarini M, Neri A, Gattei V, Gentile M. The time to first treatment is an independent predictor of overall survival in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Am J Hematol 2023. [PMID: 37067157 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biotechnology Research Unit, Aprigliano, A.O./ASP of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica del CNR, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematology, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Catholic University Hospital "A. Gemelli" Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milano and Hematology CTMO, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Haematology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland and Institute of Oncology Research, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Divisione di Ematologia, Ospedale Ferrarotto, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica del CNR, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata," Rome, Rome, Italy
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- UO Molecular Pathology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Clinica Ematologica, Centro Trapianti e Terapie Cellulari, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria S. Maria Misericordia, Udine, Italy
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland and Institute of Oncology Research, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Division of Haematology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata," Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata," Rome, Rome, Italy
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- UO Molecular Pathology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Vigna E, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Mazzulla R, De Rose S, Cozza PP, Bova C, Filippelli G, Zinno F, Morelli M, Morabito F, Gentile M. Safety and efficacy of caplacizumab in a case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in the postpartum period. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2023; 34:215-217. [PMID: 36730001 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0000000000001186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening disease for which pregnancy and the postpartum period represent risk factors. Here, we present the case of a 39-year-old woman at the 31st week of gestation, who presented with cutaneous haemorrhagic symptoms. The complete blood count showed anaemia, thrombocytopenia, increase in haemolysis indices and undetectable ADAMTS13 activity. Acquired TTP was diagnosed, and she started daily plasma exchange (PEX) and methylprednisolone. After 5 days, an emergency caesarean section was performed with success because of pathologic cardiotocographic findings. After 7 days of PEX, the patient showed an initial laboratoristic improvement; unfortunately, 3 days later, she had a recurrence of disease and started daily PEX, caplacizumab and steroid, obtaining a haematological improvement. No literature data about caplacizumab use in pregnant or breastfeeding patients are available. In the present study, we describe that caplacizumab in the postpartum period could be well tolerated and effective.
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Venetoclax in acute myeloid leukemia. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2023; 32:271-276. [PMID: 36933006 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2023.2193679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Iaccino E, Mendicino F, Mimmi S, Lucia E, Olivito V, Neri A, Morabito F, Vigna E, Gentile M. Isatuximab in multiple myeloma. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:315-318. [PMID: 36943846 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2193289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, I42123 Reggio Emilia, EmiliaRomagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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Martino EA, Bruzzese A, Vigna E, Iaccino E, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Filippelli G, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Acalabrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2023; 24:545-549. [PMID: 36943916 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2023.2194486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
Affiliation(s)
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, I-42123 Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Bova C, Filippelli G, Capodanno I, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M, Vigna E. Iron chelation therapy. Eur J Haematol Suppl 2023; 110:490-497. [PMID: 36708354 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Iron overload is a pathological condition resulting from a congenital impairment of its regulation, increased intestinal iron absorption secondary to bone marrow erythroid hyperplasia, or a chronic transfusional regimen. In normal conditions, intracellular and systemic mechanisms contribute to maintaining iron balance. When this complex homeostatic mechanism fails, an iron overload could be present. Detecting an iron overload is not easy. The gold standard remains the liver biopsy, even if it is invasive and dangerous. Identifying iron using noninvasive techniques allowed a better understanding of the rate of iron overload in different organs, with a low risk for the patient. Estimating serum ferritin (mg/L) is the easiest and, consequently, the most employed diagnostic tool for assessing body iron stores, even if it could be a not specific method. The most common hematological causes of iron overload are myelodysplastic syndromes, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. In all of these conditions, three drugs have been approved for the treatment of iron overload: deferiprone, deferoxamine, and deferasirox. These chelators have been demonstrated to help lower tissue iron levels and prevent iron overload complications, improving event-free survival (EFS). Nowadays, the decision to start chelation and which chelator to choose remains the joint decision of the clinician and patient.
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- Antonella Bruzzese
- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Department, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- SOC Ematologia Azienda USL-IRCSS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna, Italy
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- Scientific Direction Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna, Italy
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- Biotechnology Research Unit, Aprigliano, A.O./ASP of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Onco-hematology, A.O. of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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Bruzzese A, Martino EA, Vigna E, Iaccino E, Mendicino F, Lucia E, Olivito V, Filippelli G, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Elotuzumab in multiple myeloma. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:7-10. [PMID: 36373842 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2022.2145882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, I-42123 Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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Martino EA, Conticello C, Zamagni E, Pavone V, Palmieri S, Musso M, Tacchetti P, Mele A, Catalano L, Vigna E, Bruzzese A, Mendicino F, Botta C, Vincelli ID, Farina G, Barone M, Cangialosi C, Mancuso K, Rizziello I, Rocchi S, Falcone AP, Mele G, Reddiconto G, Garibaldi B, Iaccino E, Tripepi G, Gamberi B, Di Raimondo F, Musto P, Neri A, Cavo M, Morabito F, Gentile M. Carfilzomib combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd) as salvage therapy for multiple myeloma patients: italian, multicenter, retrospective clinical experience with 600 cases outside of controlled clinical trials. Hematol Oncol 2022; 40:1009-1019. [PMID: 35638723 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
In combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd), Carfilzomib has been approved for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) on ASPIRE trial. Efficacy and safety of the triplet are still the object of investigation by many groups to confirm ASPIRE results in the setting of RRMM treated in real-life who don't meet trial restrictive inclusion criteria. Therefore, we report a retrospective multicenter analysis of 600 RRMM patients treated with KRd between December 2015 and December 2018. The median age was 64 years (range 33-85), and the median number of previous therapies was two (range 1-11). After a median of 11 KRd cycles, the overall response rate was 79.9%. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 22 months, and the 2-year probability of PFS was 47.6%. Creatinine clearance<30 ml/min, >1 line of previous therapy, and high-risk FISH were all associated with a poor prognosis in multivariate analysis. The median overall survival (OS) was 34.8 months; the 2-year probability of OS was 63.5%. At multivariate analysis, creatinine clearance<30 ml/min, >1 line of previous therapy, and high-risk FISH were significantly associated with poor prognosis. After a median follow-up of 16 months (range 1-50), 259 withdrew from therapy. The main discontinuation reason was progressive disease (81.8%). Seventy-four patients (12.3%) discontinued therapy for toxicity. The most frequent side effects were hematological (anemia 49.3%, neutropenia 42.7%, thrombocytopenia 42.5%) and cardiovascular (hypertension 14.5%, heart failure 2.5%, arrhythmias 3.6%). Our study confirms the safety and efficacy of KRd in the real-life setting of RRMM patients and encourages its use in clinical practice.
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Università di Bologna, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase (LE), Italy
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- Dipartimento Oncologico, U.O.C. OncoEmatologia e TMO, La Maddalena, Palermo, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase (LE), Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Great Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano", Caserta, Italy
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- U.O.C. Ematologia A. O. Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Università di Bologna, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Università di Bologna, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Perrino, Brindisi, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Nephrology Center of National Research Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Università di Bologna, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Bologna, Italy
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- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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Morabito F, Zamagni E, Conticello C, Pavone V, Palmieri S, Bringhen S, Galli M, Mangiacavalli S, Derudas D, Rossi E, Ria R, Catalano L, Tacchetti P, Mele G, Vincelli ID, Martino EA, Vigna E, Bruzzese A, Mendicino F, Botta C, Mele A, Pantani L, Rocchi S, Garibaldi B, Cascavilla N, Ballanti S, Tripepi G, Frigeri F, Falcone AP, Cangialosi C, Reddiconto G, Farina G, Barone M, Rizzello I, Iaccino E, Mimmi S, Curci P, Gamberi B, Musto P, De Stefano V, Musso M, Petrucci MT, Offidani M, Di Raimondo F, Boccadoro M, Cavo M, Neri A, Gentile M. Survival Risk Scores for Real-Life Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patients Receiving Elotuzumab or Carfilzomib In Combination With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone as Salvage Therapy: Analysis of 919 Cases Outside Clinical Trials. Front Oncol 2022; 12:890376. [PMID: 35924160 PMCID: PMC9341470 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.890376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study aimed to develop two survival risk scores (RS) for overall survival (OS, SRSKRd/EloRd) and progression-free survival (PFS, PRSKRd/EloRd) in 919 relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients who received carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd)/elotuzumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (EloRd). The median OS was 35.4 months, with no significant difference between the KRd arm versus the EloRd arm. In the multivariate analysis, advanced ISS (HR = 1.31; P = 0.025), interval diagnosis–therapy (HR = 1.46; P = 0.001), number of previous lines of therapies (HR = 1.96; P < 0.0001), older age (HR = 1.72; P < 0.0001), and prior lenalidomide exposure (HR = 1.30; P = 0.026) remained independently associated with death. The median PFS was 20.3 months, with no difference between the two strategies. The multivariate model identified a significant progression/death risk increase for ISS III (HR = 1.37; P = 0.002), >3 previous lines of therapies (HR = 1.67; P < 0.0001), older age (HR = 1.64; P < 0.0001), and prior lenalidomide exposure (HR = 1.35; P = 0.003). Three risk SRSKRd/EloRd categories were generated: low-risk (134 cases, 16.5%), intermediate-risk (467 cases, 57.3%), and high-risk categories (213 cases, 26.2%). The 1- and 2-year OS probability rates were 92.3% and 83.8% for the low-risk (HR = 1, reference category), 81.1% and 60.6% (HR = 2.73; P < 0.0001) for the intermediate-risk, and 65.5% and 42.5% (HR = 4.91; P < 0.0001) for the high-risk groups, respectively. Notably, unlike the low-risk group, which did not cross the median timeline, the OS median values were 36.6 and 18.6 months for the intermediate- and high-risk cases, respectively. Similarly, three PRSKRd/EloRd risk categories were engendered. Based on such grouping, 338 (41.5%) cases were allocated in the low-, 248 (30.5%) in the intermediate-, and 228 (28.0%) in the high-risk groups. The 1- and 2-year PFS probability rates were 71.4% and 54.5% for the low-risk (HR = 1, reference category), 68.9% and 43.7% (HR = 1.95; P < 0.0001) for the intermediate-risk, and 48.0% and 27.1% (HR = 3.73; P < 0.0001) for the high-risk groups, respectively. The PFS median values were 29.0, 21.0, and 11.7 months for the low-, intermediate-, and high-risk cases. This analysis showed 2.7- and 4.9-fold increased risk of death for the intermediate- and high-risk cases treated with KRd/EloRd as salvage therapy. The combined progression/death risks of the two categories were increased 1.3- and 2.2-fold compared to the low-risk group. In conclusion, SRSKRd/EloRd and PRSKRd/EloRd may represent accessible and globally applicable models in daily clinical practice and ultimately represent a prognostic tool for RRMM patients who received KRd or EloRd.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biotechnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
- *Correspondence: Fortunato Morabito, ; Massimo Gentile, ; Antonino Neri,
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-S. Marco, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale-Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Hematology Division, Department of Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Internal Medicine “G. Baccelli”, Policlinico, University of Bari “Aldo Moro” Medical School, Bari, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Perrino, Brindisi, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Great Metropolitan Hospital “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli”, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-S. Marco, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Institute of Haematology and Stem Cell transplantation, Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Center of National Research Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- U.O.C. Ematologia A. O. Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, “Aldo Moro” University School of Medicine and Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, “Aldo Moro” University School of Medicine and Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- U.O.C. OncoEmatologia e TMO, Dipartimento Oncologico, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-S. Marco, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- *Correspondence: Fortunato Morabito, ; Massimo Gentile, ; Antonino Neri,
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- Department of Onco-Hematology, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- *Correspondence: Fortunato Morabito, ; Massimo Gentile, ; Antonino Neri,
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Bruzzese A, Derudas D, Galli M, Martino EA, Rocco S, Conticello C, Califano C, Giuliani N, Mangiacavalli S, Farina G, Lombardo A, Brunori M, Rossi E, Antonioli E, Ria R, Zambello R, Di Renzo N, Mele G, Marcacci G, Pietrantuono G, Palumbo G, Cascavilla N, Cerchione C, Belotti A, Criscuolo C, Uccello G, Curci P, Vigna E, Mendicino F, Iaccino E, Mimmi S, Botta C, Vincelli D, Sgherza N, Bonalumi A, Cupelli L, Stocchi R, Martino M, Ballanti S, Gangemi D, Gagliardi A, Gamberi B, Pompa A, Tripepi G, Frigeri F, Consoli U, Bringhen S, Zamagni E, Patriarca F, De Stefano V, Di Raimondo F, Palmieri S, Petrucci MT, Offidani M, Musto P, Boccadoro M, Cavo M, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Elotuzumab plus Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Extended 3-year follow-up of a multicenter, retrospective clinical experience with 319 cases outside of controlled clinical trials. Hematol Oncol 2022; 40:704-715. [PMID: 35608183 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
The combination of elotuzumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (EloRd) enhanced the clinical benefit over Rd with a manageable toxicity profile in the ELOQUENT-2 trial, leading to its approval in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). The present study is a 3-year follow-up update of a previously published Italian real-life RRMM cohort of patients treated with EloRd. This revised analysis entered 319 RRMM patients accrued in 41 Italian centers. After a median follow-up of 36 months (range 6-55), 236 patients experienced disease progression or died. Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 18.4 and 34 months, respectively. The updated multivariate analyses showed a significant reduction of PFS and OS benefit magnitude only in cases with ISS stage III. Major adverse events included grade 3/4 neutropenia (18.5%), anemia (15.4%), lymphocytopenia (12.5%), and thrombocytopenia (10.7%), while infection rates and pneumonia were 33.9% and 18.9%, respectively. No new safety signals with longer follow-up have been observed. Of 319 patients, 245 (76.7%) reached at least a partial remission. A significantly lower response rate was found in patients previously exposed to lenalidomide. In conclusion, our study confirms that EloRd is a safe and effective regimen for RRMM patients, maintaining benefits across multiple unfavorable subgroups. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale-Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of medical and surgical specialties, Hematology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Onco-hematology Unit, Ospedale Umberto I, Nocera Inferiore, Italy
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- Hematology Division, Department of Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano", Caserta, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Ospedale S. Croce, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Presidio of Fano, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Medical School, Internal Medicine "G. Baccelli", Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Fondazione 'G. Pascale', Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, IRCCS-CROB, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, Rionero in Vulture (Pz), Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital University Riuniti, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS - Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola, Italy
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- Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Pavia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Great Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Hematology Unit and Pathology Department, S. Eugenio Hospital Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Great Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Institute of Haematology and Stem Cell transplantation, University of Perugia, Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fabrizio Spaziani Hospital, Frosinone, Pavia, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Hematology, S. Maria di Loreto Nuovo Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Nephrology Center of National Research Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, University of Torino, AOU Città della Salute e della,, Scienza di Torino, Italy
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- Seràgnoli Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of medical and surgical specialties, Hematology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy.,Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, "Aldo Moro" University School of Medicine, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, University of Torino, AOU Città della Salute e della,, Scienza di Torino, Italy
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- Seràgnoli Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Scientific Direction IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, I-42123 Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Hemato-Oncology department, Augusta Victoria Hospital of Jerusalem, Israel.,Biotechnology Research Unit, AO di Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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Morabito F, Zamagni E, Conticello C, Pavone V, Palmieri S, Bringhen S, Galli M, Mangiacavalli S, Derudas D, Rossi E, Ria R, Catalano L, Tacchetti P, Mele G, Donatella Vincelli I, Antonia Martino E, Vigna E, Botta C, Bruzzese A, Mele A, Pantani L, Rocchi S, Garibaldi B, Cascavilla N, Ballanti S, Tripepi G, Frigeri F, Pia Falcone A, Cangialosi C, Reddiconto G, Farina G, Barone M, Rizzello I, Musto P, De Stefano V, Musso M, Teresa Petrucci M, Offidani M, Neri A, Di Renzo N, Di Raimondo F, Boccadoro M, Cavo M, Gentile M. Adjusted comparison between elotuzumab and carfilzomib in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone as salvage therapy for multiple myeloma patients. Eur J Haematol 2021; 108:178-189. [PMID: 34716957 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The lack of a randomized trial comparing carfilzomib (K) versus elotuzumab (Elo) associated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd) prompted us to assess the relative usefulness of one triplet over the other. Five independent retrospective cohorts of 883 relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients, including 300 EloRd and 583 KRd cases, outside clinical trials, entered this non-randomized comparison. KRd cohort accounted for a higher incidence of younger patients, cases with ≥3 lines of therapy, already exposed to lenalidomide, International Staging System (ISS) stage III, and abnormal lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) level compared with EloRd cohort. Moreover, cytogenetic risk categories, detected in roughly one-third of cases, were equally distributed between the two therapy arms. The probability of CR+VGPR response was significantly higher in KRd (n = 314, 53.9%) than in EloRd patients (n = 111, 37.0%). Likewise, the cumulative incidence function of CR+VGPR, taking into account the competitive risk of death, was significantly higher in KRd arm patients than those in the EloRd arm (p = .003). Moreover, KRd treatment significantly reduced the progression or death risk by 46% in an adjusted multivariate analysis (HR: 0.54, 95% CI 0.42-0.69, p < .0001). Finally, in an adjusted illness-progression/death model, the effect of KRd versus EloRd was of higher magnitude among those who achieved CR+VGPR (-39% hazard ratio reduction, p = .02) than among those who achieved < VGPR (-29% hazard ratio reduction, p = .007). With limitations characteristic to any retrospective analysis, this current clinical practice study's overall results demonstrated potential benefits of KRd therapy compared with EloRd. This observation may help the daily clinical practice.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase (LE), Italy
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- Division of Hematology, University of Torino, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale-Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Hematology Division, Department of Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Medical School, Internal Medicine "G. Baccelli", Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Perrino, Brindisi, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Great Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Hospital Card. G. Panico, Tricase (LE), Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Institute of Haematology and Stem Cell transplantation, Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Nephrology Center of National Research Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- U.O.C. Ematologia A. O. Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia a Indirizzo Oncologico, AORN "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano", Caserta, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- U.O.C. OncoEmatologia e TMO, Dipartimento Oncologico, La Maddalena, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Policlinico-OVE, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, University of Torino, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Moia R, Recchia AG, Boggione P, Mauro FR, Bossio S, D'Arrigo G, Martino EA, Vigna E, Storino F, Fronza G, Di Raimondo F, Rossi D, Condoluci A, Colombo M, Fais F, Fabris S, Foa R, Cutrona G, Gentile M, Montserrat E, Gaidano G, Ferrarini M, Neri A. Lymphocyte Doubling Time As A Key Prognostic Factor To Predict Time To First Treatment In Early-Stage Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Front Oncol 2021; 11:684621. [PMID: 34408978 PMCID: PMC8366564 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.684621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The prognostic role of lymphocyte doubling time (LDT) in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was recognized more than three decades ago when the neoplastic clone’s biology was almost unknown. LDT was defined as the time needed for the peripheral blood lymphocyte count to double the of the initial observed value. Herein, the LDT prognostic value for time to first treatment (TTFT) was explored in our prospective O-CLL cohort and validated in in two additional CLL cohorts. Specifically, newly diagnosed Binet stage A CLL patients from 40 Italian Institutions, representative of the whole country, were prospectively enrolled into the O-CLL1-GISL protocol (clinicaltrial.gov identifier: NCT00917540). Two independent cohorts of newly diagnosed CLL patients recruited respectively at the Division of Hematology in Novara, Italy, and at the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, were utilized as validation cohorts. In the training cohort, TTFT of patients with LDT >12 months was significantly longer related to those with a shorter LDT. At Cox multivariate regression model, LDT ≤ 12 months maintained a significant independent relationship with shorter TTFT along with IGHV unmutated (IGHVunmut) status, 11q and 17p deletions, elevated β2M, Rai stage I-II, and NOTCH1 mutations. Based on these statistics, two regression models were constructed including the same prognostic factors with or without the LDT. The model with the LTD provided a significantly better data fitting (χ2 = 8.25, P=0.0041). The risk prediction developed including LDT had better prognostic accuracy than those without LDT. Moreover, the Harrell’C index for the scores including LDT were higher than those without LDT, although the accepted 0.70 threshold exceeded in both cases. These findings were also confirmed when the same analysis was carried out according to TTFT’s explained variation. When data were further analyzed based on the combination between LDT and IGHV mutational status in the training and validation cohorts, IGHVunmut and LDT>12months group showed a predominant prognostic role over IGHVmut LTD ≤ 12 months (P=0.006) in the O-CLL validation cohort. However, this predominance was of borden-line significance (P=0.06) in the Barcelona group, while the significant prognostic impact was definitely lost in the Novara group. Overall, in this study, we demonstrated that LDT could be re-utilized together with the more sophisticated prognostic factors to manage the follow-up plans for Binet stage A CLL patients.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Department of Onco-Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera (AO) Cosenza, Biotechnology Research Unit, Cosenza, Italy.,Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Centro Nazionale Ricerca Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica (CNR-IFC), Research Unit of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera (AO) Cosenza, Biotechnology Research Unit, Cosenza, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera (AO) Cosenza, Biotechnology Research Unit, Cosenza, Italy
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- Centro Nazionale Ricerca Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica (CNR-IFC), Research Unit of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology AO Cosenza, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera (AO) Cosenza, Biotechnology Research Unit, Cosenza, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.,Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematology AO Cosenza, Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Clinic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Morabito F, Del Poeta G, Mauro FR, Reda G, Sportoletti P, Laurenti L, Coscia M, Herishanu Y, Bossio S, Varettoni M, Murru R, Chiarenza A, Visentin A, Condoluci A, Moia R, Pietrasanta D, Loseto G, Consoli U, Scortechini I, Recchia AG, Rossi FM, Zucchetto A, Al‐Janazreh H, Martino EA, Vigna E, Tripepi G, D'Arrigo G, Galimberti S, Rago A, Angeletti I, Biagi A, Del Giudice I, Bomben R, Neri A, Fronza G, Cutrona G, Jaksic O, Olivieri J, Rossi D, Di Raimondo F, Cuneo A, Gaidano G, Polliack A, Trentin L, Foà R, Ferrarini M, Gattei V, Gentile M. TP53 disruption as a risk factor in the era of targeted therapies: A multicenter retrospective study of 525 chronic lymphocytic leukemia cases. Am J Hematol 2021; 96:E306-E310. [PMID: 33989438 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Fortunato Morabito
- Biotechnology Research Unit AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato‐Oncology Department Augusta Victoria Hospital East Jerusalem Israel
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- Division of Hematology S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine 'Sapienza' University Rome Italy
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- Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milan Italy
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- Centro di Ricerca Emato‐Oncologica (CREO) University of Perugia Perugia Italy
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- Fondazione Universitaria Policlinico A Gemelli di Roma Rome Italy
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- Division of Hematology A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino Torino Italy
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- Sourasky Medical Center, Institute of Hematology, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel‐Aviv University Tel‐Aviv Israel
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- Division of Haematology Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit Ospedale A. Businco Cagliari Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Division of Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera SS Arrigo e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Alessandria Italy
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit IRCCS‐Istituto Tumori 'Giovanni Paolo II' Bari Italy
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- Hematology Department G. Garibaldi Hospital Catania Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato‐Oncology Department Augusta Victoria Hospital East Jerusalem Israel
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Pisa Pisa Italy
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- Reparto di Oncoematologia Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria di Terni Terni Italy
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- Division of Hematology S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine 'Sapienza' University Rome Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milan Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Department of Hematology Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb Croatia
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Catania Italy
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- Hematology Section, Department of Medical Sciences University of Ferrara Ferrara Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Department of Hematology Hadassah‐Hebrew University Medical Center Jerusalem Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine 'Sapienza' University Rome Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine University of Genoa Genoa Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Del Poeta G, Mauro FR, Reda G, Sportoletti P, Laurenti L, Coscia M, Herishanu Y, Bossio S, Varettoni M, Murru R, Chiarenza A, Visentin A, Condoluci A, Moia R, Pietrasanta D, Loseto G, Consoli U, Scortechini I, Rossi FM, Zucchetto A, Al‐Janazreh H, Vigna E, Martino EA, Cassin R, D′Arrigo G, Galimberti S, Rago A, Angeletti I, Biagi A, Del Giudice I, Bomben R, Neri A, Fronza G, Monti P, Menichini P, Olivieri J, Cutrona G, Rossi D, Cuneo A, Di Raimondo F, Gaidano G, Polliack A, Trentin L, Foà R, Ferrarini M, Gattei V, Gentile M. Effectiveness of ibrutinib as first-line therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients and indirect comparison with rituximab-bendamustine: Results of study on 486 cases outside clinical trials. Am J Hematol 2021; 96:E269-E272. [PMID: 33878220 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Fortunato Morabito
- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato‐Oncology Department Augusta Victoria Hospital East Jerusalem Israel
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- Division of Hematology S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milan Italy
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- Centro di Ricerca Emato‐Oncologica (CREO) University of Perugia Perugia Italy
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- Fondazione Universitaria Policlinico A Gemelli di Roma Rome Italy
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- Division of Hematology A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino Torino Italy
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- Sourasky Medical Center, Institute of Hematology, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel‐Aviv University Tel Aviv Israel
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- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
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- Division of Haematology Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Ospedale A. Businco Cagliari Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Division of Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera SS Arrigo e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Alessandria Italy
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit, IRCCS‐Istituto Tumori ‘Giovanni Paolo II’ Bari Italy
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- Hematology Department G. Garibaldi Hospital Catania Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato‐Oncology Department Augusta Victoria Hospital East Jerusalem Israel
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- Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milan Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Pisa Pisa Italy
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- Reparto di Oncoematologia Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria di Terni Terni Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milan Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Clinica Ematologica, Centro Trapianti e Terapie Cellulari “Carlo Melzi”, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Udine Udine Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genova Italy
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- Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Hematology Section, Department of Medical Sciences University of Ferrara Ferrara Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Catania Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Department of Hematology Hadassah‐Hebrew University Medical Center Jerusalem Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine University of Genoa Genoa Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Martino EA, Vigna E, Mendicino F, Morabito L, Todoerti K, Al-Janazreh H, D'Arrigo G, Canale FA, Cutrona G, Neri A, Martino M, Gentile M. Spotlight on Melphalan Flufenamide: An Up-and-Coming Therapy for the Treatment of Myeloma. Drug Des Devel Ther 2021; 15:2969-2978. [PMID: 34262262 PMCID: PMC8275138 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s295215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Despite recent therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma (MM) patients experience relapses as they become resistant to various classes and combinations of treatment. Melphalan (L-PAM) is an ageless drug. However, its use in the autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) setting and the innovative quadruplet regimen as well as daratumumab, bortezomib, and prednisone make this old drug current yet. Melflufen is a peptide-conjugated alkylator belonging to a novel class of compounds, representing an overcoming of L-PAM in terms of mechanism of action and effectiveness. The improved melflufen cytotoxicity is related to aminopeptidase activity, notably present in normal and neoplastic cells and remarkably heavily overexpressed in MM cells. Upon entering a cell, melflufen is cleaved by aminopeptidases, ultimately releasing the L-PAM payload and eliciting further the inflow and cleavage of the conjugated peptide. This virtuous loop persists until all extracellular melflufen has been utilized. The aminopeptidase-driven accumulation results in a 50-fold increase in L-PAM cell enrichment as compared with free alkylator. This condition produces selective cytotoxicity, increased on-target cell potency, and decreased off-target cell toxicity, ultimately overcoming resistance pathways triggered by previous treatments, including alkylators. Due to its distinct mechanism of action, melflufen plus dexamethasone as a doublet, and in combination with other novel drugs, has the potential to be beneficial for a broad range of patients with relapsed/refractory (RR) MM in third- or even in second-line therapy. The safety profile of melflufen has been consistent across studies, and no new safety concerns have been identified when melflufen was administered in doublet and triplet combinations. Based on growing clinical evidence, melflufen could be not only a good addition in the fight against RRMM but also a drug with a very favorable tolerability profile.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biotechnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- HCNR-IBIM, Clinical Epidemiology and Physiopathology of Renal Diseases and Hypertension of Reggio Calabria, Reggio, Calabria, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology, Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- HCNR-IBIM, Clinical Epidemiology and Physiopathology of Renal Diseases and Hypertension of Reggio Calabria, Reggio, Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplant Program, Clinical Section, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio, Calabria, Italy
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- Hematology, Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Botta C, Mendicino F, Martino EA, Vigna E, Ronchetti D, Correale P, Morabito F, Neri A, Gentile M. Mechanisms of Immune Evasion in Multiple Myeloma: Open Questions and Therapeutic Opportunities. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3213. [PMID: 34203150 PMCID: PMC8268448 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13133213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy, characterized by a multi-step evolutionary path, which starts with an early asymptomatic stage, defined as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) evolving to overt disease in 1% of cases per year, often through an intermediate phase known as "smoldering" MM (sMM). Interestingly, while many genomic alterations (translocation, deletions, mutations) are usually found at early stages, they are not sufficient (alone) to determine disease evolution. The latter, indeed, relies on significant "epigenetic" alterations of different normal cell populations within the bone marrow (BM) niche, including the "evasion" from immune-system control. Additionally, MM cells could "educate" the BM immune microenvironment (BM-IM) towards a pro-inflammatory and immunosuppressive phenotype, which ultimately leads to disease evolution, drug resistance, and patients' worse outcome. Indeed, it is not a case that the most important drugs for the treatment of MM include immunomodulatory agents (thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide) and monoclonal antibodies (daratumumab, isatuximab, and elotuzumab). On these bases, in this review, we describe the most recent advances in the comprehension of the role of the different cells composing the BM-IM, and we discuss the potential molecular targets, which could represent new opportunities to improve current treatment strategies for MM patients.
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- Cirino Botta
- Hematology Unit, Annunziata Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy; (F.M.); (E.A.M.); (E.V.)
- Unit of Hematology, Department of Health Promotion, Maternal-Infant, Internal and Specialized Medicine of Excellence G. D’Alessandro, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Annunziata Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy; (F.M.); (E.A.M.); (E.V.)
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- Hematology Unit, Annunziata Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy; (F.M.); (E.A.M.); (E.V.)
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- Hematology Unit, Annunziata Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy; (F.M.); (E.A.M.); (E.V.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.R.); (A.N.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Grand Metropolitan Hospital “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy;
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem 91191, Israel;
- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.R.); (A.N.)
- Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Annunziata Hospital of Cosenza, 87100 Cosenza, Italy; (F.M.); (E.A.M.); (E.V.)
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Del Poeta G, Mauro FR, Reda G, Sportoletti P, Laurenti L, Coscia M, Herishanu Y, Varettoni M, Murru R, Chiarenza A, Visentin A, Condoluci A, Moia R, Pietrasanta D, Loseto G, Consoli U, Scortechini I, Rossi FM, Zucchetto A, Vigna E, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Botta C, Caracciolo D, Cassin R, D'Arrigo G, Galimberti S, Rago A, Angeletti I, Biagi A, Del Giudice I, Bomben R, Neri A, Fronza G, Cutrona G, Rossi D, Di Raimondo F, Cuneo A, Gaidano G, Polliack A, Trentin L, Foà R, Ferrarini M, Gattei V, Gentile M. Assessment of the 4-factor score: Retrospective analysis of 586 CLL patients receiving ibrutinib. A campus CLL study. Am J Hematol 2021; 96:E168-E171. [PMID: 33580969 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Fortunato Morabito
- Department of Onco‐Hematology Biotechnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Hemato‐Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital East Jerusalem Israel
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- Department of Medicine CNR‐IFC, Research Unit of Reggio Calabria Reggio Calabria Italy
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- Division of Hematology S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milano Italy
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- Centro di Ricerca Emato‐Oncologica (CREO) University of Perugia Perugia Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Fondazione Universitaria Policlinico A Gemelli di Roma Roma Italy
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- Division of Hematology A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino Torino Italy
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- Sourasky Medical Center Institute of Hematology, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel‐Aviv University Tel‐Aviv Israel
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- Division of Haematology Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit Ospedale A. Businco Cagliari Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Division of Hematology Azienda Ospedaliera SS Arrigo e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Alessandria Italy
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit IRCCS‐Istituto Tumori ‘Giovanni Paolo II’ Bari Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology Department, G. Garibaldi Hospital Catania Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Clinica di Ematologia Ospedali Riuniti Ancona Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Biotechnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milano Italy
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- Department of Medicine CNR‐IFC, Research Unit of Reggio Calabria Reggio Calabria Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Pisa Pisa Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology UOSD Ematologia ASL Roma 1 Roma Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Reparto di Oncoematologia Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria di Terni Terni Italy
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- Division of Hematology S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Ematologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano Milano Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genova Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland Bellinzona Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties University of Catania Italy
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- Hematology Section, Department of Medical Sciences University of Ferrara Ferrara Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine University of Eastern Piedmont Novara Italy
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- Department of Hematology Hadassah‐Hebrew University Medical Center Jerusalem Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch University of Padova Padova Italy
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- Hematology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine ‘Sapienza’ University Rome Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine University of Genoa Genoa Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco‐Hematology Unit Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Department of Onco‐Hematology Biotechnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
- Department of Onco‐Hematology Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza Cosenza Italy
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Botta C, Martino EA, Conticello C, Mendicino F, Vigna E, Romano A, Palumbo GA, Cerchione C, Martinelli G, Morabito F, Di Raimondo F, Gentile M. Treatment of Lenalidomide Exposed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Network Meta-Analysis of Lenalidomide-Sparing Regimens. Front Oncol 2021; 11:643490. [PMID: 33937048 PMCID: PMC8079718 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.643490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- Cirino Botta
- Hematology Unit, "Annunziata" Hospital of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, "Annunziata" Hospital of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, "Annunziata" Hospital of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Vigna E, Bossio S, D'Arrigo G, Martino EA, Storino F, Recchia AG, Fronza G, Di Raimondo F, Colombo M, Fais F, Neri A, Cutrona G, Ferrarini M, Gentile M. Validation of the Alternative International Prognostic Score-E (AIPS-E): Analysis of Binet stage A chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients enrolled into the O-CLL1-GISL protocol. Eur J Haematol 2021; 106:831-835. [PMID: 33662164 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To validate the predictive value on time to first treatment (TTFT) of AIPS-E and IPS-E evaluated in an independent cohort of newly diagnosed and non-referred Binet stage A CLL patients enrolled in the O-CLL1-GISL protocol (clinicaltrial.gov identifier: NCT00917540). METHODS A cohort of 292 newly diagnosed Binet A CLL cases has been enrolled in the study. Patients from several Italian Institutions were prospectively enrolled within 12 months of diagnosis into the O-CLL1-GISL protocol. RESULTS The majority of patients were male (62%); median age was 60.4 years, 102 cases (34.9%) showed unmutated IGHV genes, 8 cases (2.8) the presence of del(11q)/del(17p), 142 cases (48.6%) the presence of palpable lymph nodes and 146 cases (50%) and ALC > 15 × 109 /l. After a median follow-up of 7.2 years, 130 patients underwent treatment. According to the AIPS-E, 96 patients were classified as low-risk, 128 as intermediate-risk, and 68 as high-risk. These groups showed significant differences in terms of TTFT. The C-statistic was 0.71 (P < .0001) for predicting TTFT. According to IPS-E, 77 patients were classified as low-risk, 135 as intermediate-risk, and 80 as high-risk. These groups showed significant differences in terms of TTFT. The C-statistic was 0.705 (P < .0001) for predicting TTFT. CONCLUSIONS Our data confirm an accurate prognostic utility of both AIPS-E and IPS-E at the individual patient level. These data may be useful for a precise stratification of early-stage patients.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biotechnology Research Unit, Aprigliano, Cosenza, Italy.,Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- CNR-IFC, Research Unit of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.,Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Morabito F, Tripepi G, Del Poeta G, Mauro FR, Reda G, Sportoletti P, Laurenti L, Coscia M, Herishanu Y, Bossio S, Varettoni M, Murru R, Chiarenza A, Visentin A, Condoluci A, Moia R, Pietrasanta D, Loseto G, Consoli U, Scortechini I, Rossi FM, Zucchetto A, Al-Janazreh H, Vigna E, Martino EA, Mendicino F, Cassin R, D'Arrigo G, Galimberti S, Rago A, Angeletti I, Biagi A, Del Giudice I, Bomben R, Neri A, Fronza G, Monti P, Menichini P, Cutrona G, Jaksic O, Rossi D, Di Raimondo F, Cuneo A, Gaidano G, Polliack A, Trentin L, Foà R, Ferrarini M, Gattei V, Gentile M. Comparison of ibrutinib and idelalisib plus rituximab in real-life relapsed/resistant chronic lymphocytic leukemia cases. Eur J Haematol 2021; 106:493-499. [PMID: 33378569 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the capacity of ibrutinib (IB) and idelalisib-rituximab (IDELA-R) of prolonging overall survival (OS) as in CLL patients, previously treated with chemotherapy only. METHODS A real-life cohort of 675 cases has been identified and investigated in the database of the groups participating in the study. RESULTS At an unadjusted univariate analysis, a significant death risk reduction was observed favoring IB (IDELA-R vs IB HR = 0.5, 95% CI = 0.36-0.71) although with some limitations due to the non-randomized and retrospective nature of the study and to the lower number of patients in the IDELA-R group (112 cases) related to the current prescribing practice. To overcome the potential problem of confounding by indication, we adjusted the association between the type of therapy and mortality for all variables significantly associated with OS at Cox univariate analysis. Furthermore, those variables, differently distributed between the two study groups, were introduced into the multivariate Cox model to improve the effectiveness of the analysis. By introducing all these variables into the multiple Cox regression model, we confirmed the protective effect of IB vs IDELA-R (HR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.45-0.98, P = .04) independent of potential confounders. CONCLUSIONS Although our analysis presents some constraints, that is, the unavailability of additional potential confounders, and the retrospective nature of the study, this observation may be of help for the daily clinical practice, particularly in the absence of randomized trials comparing the two schedules.
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- Fortunato Morabito
- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- CNR-IFC, Research Unit of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Centro di Ricerca Emato-Oncologica (CREO), University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Fondazione Universitaria Policlinico A Gemelli di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Sourasky Medical Center, Institute of Hematology and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Division of Haematology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Ospedale A. Businco, Cagliari, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliera SS Arrigo e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit, IRCCS-Istituto Tumori 'Giovanni Paolo II', Bari, Italy
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- Hematology Department, G. Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Hemato-Oncology Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Israel
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- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Reparto di Oncoematologia Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria di Terni, Terni, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Eugenio Hospital and University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Mutagenesis and Cancer Prevention Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Molecular Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Dubrava Univerisity Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Division of Hematology, Policlinico, Department of Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Hematology Section, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Cona, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, 'Sapienza' University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Onco-Hematology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Biothecnology Research Unit, AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.,Hematology Unit AO of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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Leotta S, Pirosa MC, Markovic U, Scalise L, Bulla A, Sapienza G, Di Giorgio MA, Martino EA, Curto Pelle A, Leotta V, Milone G, Cupri A, Vaddinelli D, Villari L, Conticello C, Milone G. Pomalidomide-Responsive Extramedullary Myeloma Relapsed after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplant and Refractory to Multiple Lines of Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy 2019; 64:110-114. [PMID: 31533095 DOI: 10.1159/000502473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Patients who experience extramedullary relapses (EMR) of multiple myeloma (MM) have an adverse prognosis, also in this era of novel agents like proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory drugs. We describe the case of an MM patient with EMR at 2 different sites after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. EMR was refractory to bortezomib, anthracycline, and bendamustine, but the patient achieved long-term complete remission (4 years) with pomalidomide and dexamethasone. This supports the hypothesis that this could be due to the graft-versus-myeloma effect during therapy enhanced by pomalidomide.
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Istopatologia - Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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Pirosa MC, Leotta S, Cupri A, Stella S, Martino EA, Scalise L, Sapienza G, Calafiore V, Mauro E, Spadaro A, Vigneri P, Di Raimondo F, Milone G. Long-Term Molecular Remission Achieved by Antibody Anti-CD22 and Ponatinib in a Patient Affected by Ph'+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Relapsed after Second Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report. Chemotherapy 2018; 63:220-224. [PMID: 30372691 DOI: 10.1159/000492941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ph'+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph'+-ALL) is an oncohematologic disorder for which allogeneic bone marrow transplantation still offers the only chance of cure. However, relapse is the main reason for treatment failure, also after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). New drugs, such as third generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and monoclonal antibodies, have expanded the therapeutic landscape, especially in patients who relapsed before HSCT. Very few reports, up to now, have described the use of both classes of these new agents in combination with donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) in the setting of patients who relapsed after HSCT. We report on a young patient affected by Ph'+-ALL, who relapsed after the second HSCT and who reached molecular remission and long-term disease control by treatment with the anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody inotuzumab ozogamicin, DLI, and the 3rd generation TKI ponatinib.
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Hematology and BMT - Ospedale Policlinico, Catania, Italy
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