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BACKGROUND: Patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) need long-term therapy with high efficacy and safety. Asciminib, a BCR::ABL1 inhibitor specifically targeting the ABL myristoyl pocket, may offer better efficacy and safety and fewer side effects than currently available frontline ATP-competitive tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). METHODS: In a phase 3 trial, patients with newly diagnosed CML were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either asciminib (80 mg once daily) or an investigator-selected TKI, with randomization stratified by European Treatment and Outcome Study long-term survival score category (low, intermediate, or high risk) and by TKI selected by investigators before randomization (including imatinib and second-generation TKIs). The primary end points were major molecular response (defined as BCR::ABL1 transcript levels ≤0.1% on the International Scale [IS]) at week 48, for comparisons between asciminib and investigator-selected TKIs and between asciminib and investigator-selected TKIs in the prerandomization-selected imatinib stratum. RESULTS: A total of 201 patients were assigned to receive asciminib and 204 to receive investigator-selected TKIs. The median follow-up was 16.3 months in the asciminib group and 15.7 months in the investigator-selected TKI group. A major molecular response at week 48 occurred in 67.7% of patients in the asciminib group, as compared with 49.0% in the investigator-selected TKI group (difference, 18.9 percentage points; 95% confidence interval [CI], 9.6 to 28.2; adjusted two-sided P<0.001]), and in 69.3% of patients in the asciminib group as compared with 40.2% in the imatinib group within the imatinib stratum (difference, 29.6 percentage points; 95% CI, 16.9 to 42.2; adjusted two-sided P<0.001). The percentage of patients with a major molecular response at week 48 was 66.0% with asciminib and 57.8% with TKIs in the second-generation TKI stratum (difference, 8.2 percentage points; 95% CI, -5.1 to 21.5). Adverse events of grade 3 or higher and events leading to discontinuation of the trial regimen were less frequent with asciminib (38.0% and 4.5%, respectively) than with imatinib (44.4% and 11.1%) and second-generation TKIs (54.9% and 9.8%). CONCLUSIONS: In this trial comparing asciminib with investigator-selected TKIs and imatinib, asciminib showed superior efficacy and a favorable safety profile in patients with newly diagnosed chronic-phase CML. Direct comparison between asciminib and second-generation TKIs was not a primary objective. (Funded by Novartis; ASC4FIRST ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04971226).
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BACKGROUND: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors approved for myelofibrosis provide spleen and symptom improvements but do not meaningfully improve anaemia. Momelotinib, a first-in-class inhibitor of activin A receptor type 1 as well as JAK1 and JAK2, has shown symptom, spleen, and anaemia benefits in myelofibrosis. We aimed to confirm the differentiated clinical benefits of momelotinib versus the active comparator danazol in JAK-inhibitor-exposed, symptomatic patients with anaemia and intermediate-risk or high-risk myelofibrosis. METHODS: MOMENTUM is an international, double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study that enrolled patients at 107 sites across 21 countries worldwide. Eligible patients were 18 years or older with a confirmed diagnosis of primary myelofibrosis or post-polycythaemia vera or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis. Patients were randomly assigned (2:1) to receive momelotinib (200 mg orally once per day) plus danazol placebo (ie, the momelotinib group) or danazol (300 mg orally twice per day) plus momelotinib placebo (ie, the danazol group), stratified by total symptom score (TSS; <22 vs ≥22), spleen size (<12 cm vs ≥12 cm), red blood cell or whole blood units transfused in the 8 weeks before randomisation (0 units vs 1-4 units vs ≥5 units), and study site. The primary endpoint was the Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MFSAF) TSS response rate at week 24 (defined as ≥50% reduction in mean MFSAF TSS over the 28 days immediately before the end of week 24 compared with baseline). MOMENTUM is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT04173494, and is active but not recruiting. FINDINGS: 195 patients were randomly assigned to either the momelotinib group (130 [67%]) or danazol group (65 [33%]) and received study treatment in the 24-week randomised treatment period between April 24, 2020, and Dec 3, 2021. A significantly greater proportion of patients in the momelotinib group reported a 50% or more reduction in TSS than in the danazol group (32 [25%] of 130 vs six [9%] of 65; proportion difference 16% [95% CI 6-26], p=0·0095). The most frequent grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse events with momelotinib and danazol were haematological abnormalities by laboratory values: anaemia (79 [61%] of 130 vs 49 [75%] of 65) and thrombocytopenia (36 [28%] vs 17 [26%]). The most frequent non-haematological grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse events with momelotinib and danazol were acute kidney injury (four [3%] of 130 vs six [9%] of 65) and pneumonia (three [2%] vs six [9%]). INTERPRETATION: Treatment with momelotinib, compared with danazol, resulted in clinically significant improvements in myelofibrosis-associated symptoms, anaemia measures, and spleen response, with favourable safety. These findings support the future use of momelotinib as an effective treatment in patients with myelofibrosis, especially in those with anaemia. FUNDING: Sierra Oncology.
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Anemia , Inibidores de Janus Quinases , Mielofibrose Primária , Humanos , Mielofibrose Primária/complicações , Mielofibrose Primária/tratamento farmacológico , Mielofibrose Primária/diagnóstico , Danazol/efeitos adversos , Resultado do Tratamento , Anemia/tratamento farmacológico , Anemia/etiologia , Inibidores de Janus Quinases/uso terapêutico , Método Duplo-CegoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common haematological cancer worldwide. Along with related diseases including monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), plasma cell leukaemia (PCL) and plasmacytoma, MM incidence is rising, yet it remains incurable and represents a significant disease burden. Clinical registries can provide important information on management and outcomes, and are vital platforms for clinical trials and other research. The Asia-Pacific Myeloma and Related Diseases Registry (APAC MRDR) was developed to monitor and explore variation in epidemiology, treatment regimens and their impact on clinical outcomes across this region. Here we describe the registry's design and development, initial data, progress and future plans. METHODS: The APAC MRDR was established in 2018 as a multicentre collaboration across the Asia-Pacific, collecting prospective data on patients newly diagnosed with MM, MGUS, PCL and plasmacytoma in Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan, with China recently joining. Development of the registry required a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, legal and information technology support, and financial resources, as well as local clinical context from key opinion leaders in the APAC region. Written informed consent is obtained and data are routinely collected throughout treatment by hospital staff. Data are stored securely, meeting all local privacy and ethics requirements. Data were collected from October 2018 to March 2024. RESULTS: Over 1700 patients from 24 hospitals have been enrolled onto the APAC MRDR to date, with the majority (86%) being newly diagnosed with MM. Bortezomib with an immunomodulatory drug was most frequently used in first-line MM therapy, and lenalidomide-based therapy was most common in second-line. Establishment and implementation challenges include regulatory and a range of operational issues. CONCLUSION: The APAC MRDR is providing 'real-world' data to participating sites, clinicians and policy-makers to explore factors influencing outcomes and survival, and to support high quality studies. It is already a valuable resource that will continue to grow and support research and clinical collaboration in MM and related diseases across the APAC region.
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Mieloma Múltiplo , Sistema de Registros , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/terapia , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico , Humanos , Sistema de Registros/estatística & dados numéricos , Ásia/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , Taiwan/epidemiologia , Malásia/epidemiologia , Singapura/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: A high incidence of mortality and severe COVID-19 infection was reported in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, outcomes with subsequent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, such as the omicron variant, have yet to be reported. Additionally, rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in subsequent pandemic waves may modify COVID-19 disease severity and mortality in this immunocompromised population. We describe COVID-19 outcomes among a highly vaccinated population of HSCT recipients at a single center during successive waves of community transmission arising from the SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variants. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of all HSCT recipients at our institution who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 from May 2021 to May 2022. Descriptive statistics were reported; the chi-square test was utilized to identify factors associated with 90-day all-cause mortality and severity of COVID-19 infection. RESULTS: Over the 1-year study period, 77 HSCT recipients at our center contracted COVID-19 (43 allogenic; 34 autologous). Twenty-six (33.8%) patients were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant, while 51 (66.2%) had the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant. Thirty-nine (50.6%) patients required hospitalization. More than 80% had received prior COVID-19 vaccination (57.1% with two doses, 27.3% with three doses). The majority (90.9%) had mild disease; only one (1.3%) patient required mechanical ventilation. Active hematological disease at time of COVID-19 infection was associated with increased odds of mortality [odds ratio (OR) = 6.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.20-40]. The 90-day all-cause mortality was 7.8% (six patients). Infection with the omicron variant (vs. delta) was associated with less severe illness (OR = 0.05, 95% CI = 0.01-0.47) and decreased odds of mortality (OR = 0.08, 95% CI = 0.01-0.76). Being on immunosuppression (OR = 5.10, 95% CI = 1.10-23.60) and being unvaccinated at disease onset (OR = 14.76, 95% CI = 2.89-75.4) were associated with greater severity of COVID-19 infection. CONCLUSION: We observed favorable outcomes with COVID-19 infection in a cohort of vaccinated HSCT patients. The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant was associated with both less severe illness and decreased odds of mortality. As COVID-19 moves toward endemicity, early access to treatment and encouraging vaccination uptake is crucial in mitigating the challenge of COVID-19 management among HSCT recipients. Surveillance and assessment of clinical outcomes with new SARS-CoV-2 variants also remains important in this immunocompromised population.
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COVID-19 , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , SARS-CoV-2 , Vacinas contra COVID-19 , Pandemias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Transplantados , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/efeitos adversosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Asciminib is an allosteric inhibitor that binds a myristoyl site of the BCR-ABL1 protein, locking BCR-ABL1 into an inactive conformation through a mechanism distinct from those for all other ABL kinase inhibitors. Asciminib targets both native and mutated BCR-ABL1, including the gatekeeper T315I mutant. The safety and antileukemic activity of asciminib in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia are unknown. METHODS: In this phase 1, dose-escalation study, we enrolled 141 patients with chronic-phase and 9 with accelerated-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had resistance to or unacceptable side effects from at least two previous ATP-competitive tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). The primary objective was to determine the maximum tolerated dose or the recommended dose (or both) of asciminib. Asciminib was administered once or twice daily (at doses of 10 to 200 mg). The median follow-up was 14 months. RESULTS: Patients were heavily pretreated; 70% (105 of 150 patients) had received at least three TKIs. The maximum tolerated dose of asciminib was not reached. Among patients with chronic-phase CML, 34 (92%) with a hematologic relapse had a complete hematologic response; 31 (54%) without a complete cytogenetic response at baseline had a complete cytogenetic response. A major molecular response was achieved or maintained by 12 months in 48% of patients who could be evaluated, including 8 of 14 (57%) deemed to have resistance to or unacceptable side effects from ponatinib. A major molecular response was achieved or maintained by 12 months in 5 patients (28%) with a T315I mutation at baseline. Clinical responses were durable; a major molecular response was maintained in 40 of 44 patients. Dose-limiting toxic effects included asymptomatic elevations in the lipase level and clinical pancreatitis. Common adverse events included fatigue, headache, arthralgia, hypertension, and thrombocytopenia. CONCLUSIONS: Asciminib was active in heavily pretreated patients with CML who had resistance to or unacceptable side effects from TKIs, including patients in whom ponatinib had failed and those with a T315I mutation. (Funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02081378.).
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Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Leucemia Mielogênica Crônica BCR-ABL Positiva/tratamento farmacológico , Niacinamida/análogos & derivados , Pirazóis/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Antineoplásicos/efeitos adversos , Antineoplásicos/farmacocinética , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos , Feminino , Seguimentos , Proteínas de Fusão bcr-abl/genética , Humanos , Leucemia Mielogênica Crônica BCR-ABL Positiva/genética , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mutação , Niacinamida/administração & dosagem , Niacinamida/efeitos adversos , Niacinamida/farmacocinética , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/uso terapêutico , Pirazóis/efeitos adversos , Pirazóis/farmacocinéticaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Hemolysis at the time of graft infusion is one of the immediate complications in major ABO-incompatible allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCTs). We conducted a retrospective analysis to evaluate the efficacy of donor-type fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in reducing isohemagglutinin titer and preventing hemolysis, as well as its effect on delayed red cell engraftment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a single-center study on a series of 380 allogeneic HSCT between 2005 and 2015; of which 99 were either major (n = 74) or bidirectional (n = 25) ABO mismatched. Pre-transplant infusion of FFP, post-transplant complications and transfusion requirements were determined by retrospective review of individual medical records. Laboratory results were also reviewed for evidence of hemolysis and pure red cell aplasia (PRCA). RESULTS: Clinical manifestation of hemolysis attributable to ABO mismatch was present in one recipient of major ABO-incompatible peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) with a titer of 64. Another recipient of major ABO-incompatible PBSC with a titer of 64 showed biochemical evidence of hemolysis. Both patients recovered with supportive treatment. Hemolysis did not occur in any patients with titer of 32 or less at the time of stem cell infusion. We were unable to demonstrate the influence of any variables on the incidence of PRCA. CONCLUSION: Our experience demonstrated that donor-type FFP is safe and effective in preventing acute hemolysis in major ABO-mismatched HSCT. We have also established the titer of 64 as the threshold that may cause hemolysis and therefore efforts should be made to reduce titer to below this level.
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Sistema ABO de Grupos Sanguíneos/metabolismo , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/métodos , Hemólise/fisiologia , Plasma/citologia , Adulto , Incompatibilidade de Grupos Sanguíneos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Transplante de Células-Tronco de Sangue Periférico/métodos , Células-Tronco de Sangue Periférico/citologia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) poses a significant challenge to renal function due to multiple drug- and complication-related renal toxicity. In this single-center series of 216 adult Asian patients with a long and complete follow-up, 41 developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) giving a cumulative incidence of 19.0% at 25 years (median follow-up duration 7.84 years, range 2.0-27.7 years), but only two of the 41 patients reached stage 4 CKD and another two required dialysis. In contrast, acute kidney injury occurred in most patients, where glomerular filtration rate (GFR) suffered a mean fall of 50 mL/min/1.73 m2 at 6 months post-transplant compared with baseline. Suppression of renal function may last beyond 6 months but is potentially reversible, although not to baseline level in most patients. Analysis of a comprehensive range of 18 risk factors showed that older age, lower GFR at transplant, unrelated donor, diagnosis of AML, presence of diabetes mellitus at transplant, and duration of foscarnet use were significantly associated with CKD development, with the first three remaining as independent risks for CKD in multivariate analysis. Long-term survival is not affected by renal function, being 78.6% as compared to 85.5% for patients with low vs normal GFR at 2 years, respectively.
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Rejeição de Enxerto/etiologia , Doença Enxerto-Hospedeiro/etiologia , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/efeitos adversos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/etiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Seguimentos , Taxa de Filtração Glomerular , Rejeição de Enxerto/epidemiologia , Sobrevivência de Enxerto , Doença Enxerto-Hospedeiro/epidemiologia , Humanos , Incidência , Testes de Função Renal , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognóstico , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Singapura/epidemiologia , Transplante Homólogo , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Respiratory virus infection (RVI) is a prevalent infection in patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Ability to assess the potential severity of RVI is important in the management of such patients. METHODS: We reviewed the cases of RVI in allo-HSCT recipients and explored the predictive value of the immunodeficiency scoring index (ISI) established for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and its applicability for RVI caused by other respiratory viruses. RESULTS: RVI occurred year-round in our tropical transplant center, with peaks in the middle and end of the year. Ninety-five of the 195 recipients developed a total of 191 episodes of RVI, giving a cumulative incidence of 28% by 6 months and 52% by 24 months for the first episode of RVI. RSV, influenza, rhinovirus, and parainfluenza were the most common viruses. Pneumonia occurred in 63.64%, 42.31%, and 32.42% of adenovirus, influenza, and RSV RVI episodes, respectively, but was also non-negligible in the more benign viruses, such as coronavirus (31.58%) and rhinovirus (23.68%). Nineteen of the 63 episodes of viral pneumonia required mechanical ventilation and 14 deaths occurred within 6 weeks of the RVI. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that an ISI of ≥8 predicted pneumonia with a positive predictive value of >80% for RVI caused by RSV, influenza, adenovirus, and parainfluenza, while it was not predictive for coronavirus and rhinovirus. CONCLUSIONS: The ISI is a useful aid for decision-making during clinic consultation for patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of an RVI.
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Doenças Hematológicas/terapia , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/efeitos adversos , Síndromes de Imunodeficiência/epidemiologia , Infecções por Vírus de RNA/epidemiologia , Vírus de RNA/isolamento & purificação , Infecções Respiratórias/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Síndromes de Imunodeficiência/imunologia , Incidência , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Infecções por Vírus de RNA/virologia , Infecções Respiratórias/imunologia , Infecções Respiratórias/virologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Transplante Homólogo/efeitos adversos , Clima Tropical/efeitos adversos , Adulto JovemAssuntos
Biomarcadores Tumorais , RNA Helicases DEAD-box/deficiência , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos/genética , Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B/genética , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Ciclina D1/genética , Progressão da Doença , Humanos , Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B/diagnóstico , Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B/tratamento farmacológico , Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B/metabolismo , Linfoma não Hodgkin/diagnóstico , Linfoma não Hodgkin/tratamento farmacológico , Linfoma não Hodgkin/genética , Linfoma não Hodgkin/metabolismo , Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo , Mutação , Prognóstico , Fator de Transcrição STAT3/metabolismo , Sequenciamento do ExomaAssuntos
Anticorpos Monoclonais/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Hiperplasia do Linfonodo Gigante/tratamento farmacológico , Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Antineoplásicos/efeitos adversos , Hiperplasia do Linfonodo Gigante/diagnóstico , Humanos , Efeito Placebo , Modelos de Riscos Proporcionais , Resultado do TratamentoAssuntos
Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/genética , Mutação em Linhagem Germinativa , Linfo-Histiocitose Hemofagocítica , Linfoma de Células T , Células T Matadoras Naturais , Humanos , Células Matadoras Naturais , Linfo-Histiocitose Hemofagocítica/diagnóstico , Linfo-Histiocitose Hemofagocítica/genéticaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: NVP-AUY922 (AUY; Luminespib) with or without bortezomib showed preclinical activity against multiple myeloma (MM) cells. This phase 1/1B study assessed NVP-AUY922 alone and with bortezomib in patients with relapsed or refractory MM. METHODS: Dose escalation was guided by an adaptive Bayesian logistic regression model. In phase 1, patients who progressed after 2 to 4 prior therapies received NVP-AUY922 intravenously once weekly. In phase 1B, patients who progressed after 2 or fewer prior therapies received NVP-AUY922 plus bortezomib. The primary objective was to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of NVP-AUY922. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients received NVP-AUY922 monotherapy at doses of 8 to 70 mg/m(2) . One dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed (grade 3 blurred vision at 70 mg/m(2) ); no MTD was reached. The recommended phase 2 dose was 70 mg/m(2) . The most frequent drug-related adverse events (AEs) were diarrhea, nausea, and ocular toxicities. Grade 3/4 AEs were uncommon (<10%). Eight patients discontinued treatment because of AEs; 5 had ocular toxicities (≥45 mg/m(2) ). The best response was stable disease in 66.7% of the patients. There were no partial or complete responses. Five patients received NVP-AUY922 (which was started at 50 mg/m(2) ) plus bortezomib (1.3 mg/m(2) ). Three of these patients experienced DLT. No further dose escalation was performed; the MTD for NVP-AUY922 plus bortezomib was not established. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed disease stabilization with NVP-AUY922 in patients with relapsed or refractory MM. The MTD for NVP-AUY922 was not reached, but reversible ocular toxicity has been reported at high dose levels. Bortezomib at the standard recommended dose plus NVP-AUY922 was not tolerated.
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapêutico , Proteínas de Choque Térmico HSP90/antagonistas & inibidores , Isoxazóis/uso terapêutico , Mieloma Múltiplo/tratamento farmacológico , Resorcinóis/uso terapêutico , Idoso , Bortezomib/administração & dosagem , Feminino , Humanos , Isoxazóis/administração & dosagem , Masculino , Mieloma Múltiplo/metabolismo , Mieloma Múltiplo/patologia , Resorcinóis/administração & dosagemRESUMO
To better understand the predictive factors and improve clinical outcome of allogeneic transplant for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), we retrospectively analyzed the post-transplant outcome of 60 Southeast Asian patients with MDS. Multivariate analysis showed that WHO classification-based Prognostic Scoring System (WPSS) significantly affect overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), cumulative incidence of relapse (CIR), and cumulative incidence of non-relapse mortality (CINRM). Stratified by WPSS into very low/low, intermediate, high, and very high-risk categories, 3-year OS was 100, 61, 37, and 18% (p = 0.02); PFS was 100, 55, 32, and 18% (p = 0.014); CIR was 12, 24, 38, and 59% (p = 0.024); CINRM was 0, 6, 12, and 26% (p = 0.037), respectively. WHO classification, Revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R), IPSS-R-defined cytogenetic risk groups, donor gender, and acute and chronic graft vs host disease (GVHD) also influenced different aspects of transplant outcome. We found that WPSS is a powerful predictor of post-transplant outcome. WPSS provides an important model not only for prognostication but also for exploration of further post-transplant measures such as immunological maneuvers or novel therapy to improve the poor outcome of high-risk patients.
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Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/terapia , Transplante Homólogo , Sudeste Asiático , Intervalo Livre de Doença , Feminino , Doença Enxerto-Hospedeiro/mortalidade , Doença Enxerto-Hospedeiro/patologia , Doença Enxerto-Hospedeiro/terapia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/mortalidade , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/patologia , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Central memory T lymphocytes were reported to develop after acute but not chronic infection, which prompted this feasibility study on generating long-term CD8 T cells ex vivo, by applying a culture condition that simulates an acute infection. During 35 d of culture, naive T cells (CD45RA(+), CD127(+), CCR7(+), CD62L(+), CXCR3(+)) first developed into effector T cells (CD45RA(+/-), CD127(+/-), CCR7(+/-), CD62L(+), CXCR3(+)), followed by three intermediate stages: intermediate T cells 1 (CD45RO(+), CD127(+/-), CCR7(+), CD62L(+), CXCR3(+)), intermediate T cells 2 (CD45RO(+), CD127(-), CCR7(-), CD62L(+), CXCR3(+)), and intermediate T cells 3 (CD45RO(+/-), CD127(+), CCR7(+), CD62L(-), CXCR3(+)) before reverting to stable CD45RA(+) central memory T cells (CD45RA(+), CD127(+), CCR7(+), CD62L(+), CXCR3(+)). If both anti-CD3 and the inflammatory milieu persisted beyond day 10, intermediate T cells 2 gradually developed into effector memory T cells (CD45RO(+), CD127(-), CCR7(-), CD62L(-), CXCR3(+)). Furthermore, intermediate T cells 2 or effector memory T cells, when cultured in persistent inflammatory cytokines devoid of anti-CD3, were converted to central memory T cells (CD45RO(+), CCR7(+), CD62L(+)). Overall, these results support ex vivo memory-like T lymphocyte production and favor a developmental pathway including both divergent and linear relationships.
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Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos/imunologia , Técnicas de Cultura de Células/métodos , Infecções/imunologia , Doença Aguda , Antígenos CD/metabolismo , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos/microbiologia , Diferenciação Celular , Proliferação de Células , Separação Celular , Células Cultivadas , Citometria de Fluxo , Humanos , Memória Imunológica , Imunofenotipagem , Receptores CCR7/metabolismo , Receptores CXCR3RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Multicentric Castleman's disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder driven by dysregulated production of interleukin 6. No randomised trials have been done to establish the best treatment for the disease. We assessed the safety and efficacy of siltuximab-a chimeric monoclonal antibody against interleukin 6-in HIV-negative patients with multicentric Castleman's disease. METHODS: We did this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study at 38 hospitals in 19 countries worldwide. We enrolled HIV-negative and human herpesvirus-8-seronegative patients with symptomatic multicentric Castleman's disease. Treatment allocation was randomised with a computer-generated list, with block size six, and stratification by baseline corticosteroid use. Patients and investigators were masked to treatment allocation. Patients were randomly assigned (2:1) to siltuximab (11 mg/kg intravenous infusion every 3 weeks) or placebo; all patients also received best supportive care. Patients continued treatment until treatment failure. The primary endpoint was durable tumour and symptomatic response for at least 18 weeks for the intention-to-treat population. Enrolment has been completed. The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01024036. FINDINGS: We screened 140 patients, 79 of whom were randomly assigned to siltuximab (n=53) or placebo (n=26). Durable tumour and symptomatic responses occurred in 18 (34%) of 53 patients in the siltuximab group and none of 26 in the placebo group (difference 34·0%, 95% CI 11·1-54·8, p=0·0012). The incidence of grade 3 or more adverse events (25 [47%] vs 14 [54%]) and serious adverse events (12 [23%] vs five [19%]) was similar in each group despite longer median treatment duration with siltuximab than with placebo (375 days [range 1-1031] vs 152 days [23-666]). The most common grade 3 or higher were fatigue (five vs one), night sweats (four vs one), and anaemia (one vs three). Three (6%) of 53 patients had serious adverse events judged reasonably related to siltuximab (lower respiratory tract infection, anaphylactic reaction, sepsis). INTERPRETATION: Siltuximab plus best supportive care was superior to best supportive care alone for patients with symptomatic multicentric Castleman's disease and well tolerated with prolonged exposure. Siltuximab is an important new treatment option for this disease. FUNDING: Janssen Research & Development.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais/administração & dosagem , Hiperplasia do Linfonodo Gigante/diagnóstico , Hiperplasia do Linfonodo Gigante/tratamento farmacológico , Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos/etiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Hiperplasia do Linfonodo Gigante/mortalidade , Intervalos de Confiança , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Método Duplo-Cego , Esquema de Medicação , Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Infusões Intravenosas , Cooperação Internacional , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Valores de Referência , Medição de Risco , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Taxa de Sobrevida , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The outcomes of adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remain poor. Recent advancements in the field of leukemia research show potential for improved patient care. However, the adoption of research findings into clinical practice is fraught with practice- and country-specific challenges. The continued addition of new findings warrants critical evaluation for the feasibility of incorporation into clinical practice. A uniform set of evidence-based guidelines can favorably assist physicians in making optimal clinical decisions. Such a resource may also serve as a reference point for strategic planning of initiatives aimed at addressing critical barriers in the optimal management of B-cell ALL. This initiative was undertaken to seek a collaborative perspective and understand the existing challenges. Concordance-based recommendations were outlined through a systematic discussion on various aspects of treatment and management of adult B-cell ALL. The outcomes and experiences gained from this exercise will serve as a foundation for future efforts encompassing the more granular aspects of the management of B-cell ALL across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras B , Humanos , Projetos Piloto , Adulto , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras B/terapia , Ásia/epidemiologia , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/terapiaRESUMO
Introduction: Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare haematologic disease characterised by intravascular haemolysis, thrombophilia and bone marrow failure. There is a lack of established clinical guidance on the screening, diagnosis and manage-ment of PNH in Singapore. A relatively low level of awareness among healthcare professionals regarding PNH manifestations further contributes to diagnostic delays. Additionally, limited access to complement inhibitors, like eculizumab, may delay treatment and impact patient outcomes. Method: Nine haematologists from different institu-tions in Singapore convened to formulate evidence-based consensus recommendations for optimising the diagnosis and management of patients with PNH and improving access to novel treatments. The experts reviewed the existing literature and international guidelines published from January 2010 to July 2023, focusing on 7 clinical questions spanning PNH screening, diagnostic criteria, investigations, treatment and monitoring of subclinical and classic disease, PNH with underlying bone marrow disorders, and PNH in pregnancy. A total of 181 papers were reviewed to formulate the statements. All experts voted on the statements via 2 rounds of Delphi and convened for an expert panel discussion to finetune the recommendations. Results: Sixteen statements have been formulated for optimising the screening, diagnosis and management of PNH. Upon confirmation of PNH diagnosis, individuals with active haemolysis and/or thrombosis should be considered for anti-complement therapy, with eculizumab being the only approved drug in Singapore. Conclusion: The current recommendations aim to guide the clinicians in optimising the screening, diagnosis and management of PNH in Singapore.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados , Hemoglobinúria Paroxística , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Gravidez , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Inativadores do Complemento/uso terapêutico , Consenso , Técnica Delphi , Hemoglobinúria Paroxística/diagnóstico , Hemoglobinúria Paroxística/terapia , Complicações Hematológicas na Gravidez/diagnóstico , Complicações Hematológicas na Gravidez/terapia , Complicações Hematológicas na Gravidez/tratamento farmacológico , SingapuraRESUMO
PURPOSE: DNA methylation alterations are widespread in acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), some of which appear to have evolved independently of somatic mutations in epigenetic regulators. Although the presence of somatic mutations in peripheral blood can predict the risk of development of AML and MDS, its accuracy remains unsatisfactory. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We performed global DNA methylation profiling in a case control study nested within the Singapore Chinese Health Study to evaluate whether DNA methylation alterations were associated with AML/MDS development. Targeted deep sequencing and methylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeDIP-seq) were performed on peripheral blood collected a median of 9.9 years before diagnosis of AML or MDS, together with age-matched still-healthy individuals as controls. RESULTS: Sixty-six individuals who developed AML or MDS displayed significant DNA methylation changes in the peripheral blood compared with 167 age- and gender-matched controls who did not develop AML/MDS during the follow-up period. Alterations in methylation in the differentially methylation regions were associated with increased odds of developing AML/MDS. CONCLUSIONS: The epigenetic changes may be acquired independently and before somatic mutations that are relevant for AML/MDS development. The association between methylation changes and the risk of pre-AML/MDS in these individuals was considerably stronger than somatic mutations, suggesting that methylation changes could be used as biomarkers for pre-AML/MDS screening.
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Metilação de DNA , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/genética , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/sangue , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/diagnóstico , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/genética , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/sangue , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/diagnóstico , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Idoso , Adulto , Epigênese Genética , Singapura/epidemiologia , Mutação , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Asciminib targets the BCR::ABL1 myristoyl pocket, maintaining activity against BCR::ABL1T315I, which is resistant to most approved adenosine triphosphate-competitive tyrosine kinase inhibitors. We report updated phase I results (NCT02081378) assessing safety/tolerability and antileukemic activity of asciminib monotherapy 200 mg twice daily in 48 heavily pretreated patients with T315I-mutated chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP; data cutoff: January 6, 2021). With 2 years' median exposure, 56.3% of patients continued receiving asciminib. Overall, 62.2% of evaluable patients achieved BCR::ABL1 ≤1% on the International Scale (IS); 47.6% and 81.3% of ponatinib-pretreated and -naive patients, respectively, achieved BCR::ABL1IS ≤1%. Of 45 evaluable patients, 48.9% achieved a major molecular response (MMR, BCR::ABL1IS ≤0.1%), including 34.6% and 68.4% of ponatinib-pretreated and -naive patients, respectively. MMR was maintained until data cutoff in 19 of 22 patients who achieved it. The most common grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) included increased lipase level (18.8%) and thrombocytopenia (14.6%). Five (10.4%) patients experienced AEs leading to discontinuation, including 2 who discontinued asciminib and died due to COVID-19; these were the only deaths reported. These results show asciminib's effectiveness, including in almost 50% of ponatinib pretreated patients, and confirm its risk-benefit profile, supporting its use as a treatment option for T315I-mutated CML-CP.
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Proteínas de Fusão bcr-abl , Leucemia Mieloide de Fase Crônica , Mutação , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Feminino , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/uso terapêutico , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/efeitos adversos , Idoso , Adulto , Seguimentos , Leucemia Mieloide de Fase Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Leucemia Mieloide de Fase Crônica/genética , Proteínas de Fusão bcr-abl/genética , Proteínas de Fusão bcr-abl/antagonistas & inibidores , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Adulto Jovem , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos/efeitos adversos , Niacinamida/análogos & derivados , PirazóisRESUMO
Serious infection is common in patients with multiple myeloma due to immune deficiency from the underlying disease and/or its treatment. Immunoglobulin replacement is one approach to reduce infection risk in these patients. However, few real-world data exist on its use in patients with myeloma. We investigated immunoglobulin use in Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific using registry data and explored its association with survival outcomes. A total of 2374 patients with a median follow-up time of 29.5 months (interquartile range 13.3-54.3 months) were included in the analysis - 1673 from Australia, 313 Korea, 281 New Zealand and 107 Singapore. Overall, 7.1% of participants received immunoglobulin replacement within 24 months of diagnosis. Patients who received immunoglobulin replacement were likely to be younger, had lower baseline IgG levels (excluding paraprotein), were more likely to have baseline hypogammaglobulinaemia, baseline severe hypogammaglobulinaemia and abnormal baseline fluorescent in-situ hybridisation status, receive first-line myeloma treatment with immunomodulatory drugs or anti-CD38 therapy and undergo upfront autologous stem cell transplant. In our patient cohort, the use of immunoglobulin was not associated with overall survival benefit at the time of last follow-up (adjusted hazard ratio 0.72, 95% CI 0.46-1.14, p = 0.16). Understanding treatment approaches in clinical practice can help support future planning and provision of immunoglobulin resources.