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Parekh DS, Tiger YKR, Jamouss KT, Hassani J, Bou Zerdan M, Raza S. Updates on Therapeutic Strategies in the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2931. [PMID: 39272790 PMCID: PMC11394453 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16172931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Multiple myeloma is a heterogeneous condition characterized by the proliferation of monoclonal B-cells, for which there is currently no curative treatment available. Relapses are, unfortunately, common after first-line treatment. While the prognosis for relapsed refractory multiple myeloma is generally poor, advances in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma offer hope. However, the expansion of effective options in targeted treatment offers renewed optimism and hope that patients who fail on older therapies may respond to newer modalities, which are often used in combination. We review currently approved and novel investigational agents classified by mechanisms of action, efficacy, approved setting, and adverse events. We delve into future directions of treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, reviewing novel agents and therapeutic targets for the future.
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- Deevyashali S Parekh
- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate Campus, Springfield, MA 01107, USA
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- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate Campus, Springfield, MA 01107, USA
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Aumann WK, Kazi R, Harrington AM, Wechsler DS. Novel-and Not So Novel-Inhibitors of the Multifunctional CRM1 Protein. Oncol Rev 2024; 18:1427497. [PMID: 39161560 PMCID: PMC11330842 DOI: 10.3389/or.2024.1427497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Chromosome Region Maintenance 1 (CRM1), also known as Exportin 1 (XPO1), is a protein that is critical for transport of proteins and RNA to the cytoplasm through the nuclear pore complex. CRM1 inhibition with small molecule inhibitors is currently being studied in many cancers, including leukemias, solid organ malignancies and brain tumors. We review the structure of CRM1, its role in nuclear export, the current availability of CRM1 inhibitors, and the role of CRM1 in a number of distinct cellular processes. A deeper understanding of how CRM1 functions in nuclear export as well as other cellular processes may allow for the development of additional novel CRM1 inhibitors.
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- Waitman K. Aumann
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, United States
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Shafei L, Bashir S, Chan EW, Abushanab D, Hamad A, Al-Badriyeh D. Efficacy and safety of selinexor for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: A meta-analysis. Curr Probl Cancer 2024; 50:101076. [PMID: 38537395 DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2024.101076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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PURPOSE Selinexor is a first-in-class, oral selective-inhibitor-of-nuclear-export, granted accelerated approval by FDA (2019) for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). We sought to quantitatively summarize the selinexor efficacy and safety in RRMM. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, clinicaltrial.gov, and google scholar, until May 2023, studies about selinexor use in RRMM. The outcome measures of interest were primarily efficacy outcomes, in addition to safety outcomes. Random-effect model analyses were performed, at statistical significance of P<0.05, using the RevMan software. RESULTS Meta-analyses of eleven included clinical trials yielded a significant 56.21% overall clinical benefit, 46.91% overall response, 4.89% complete response, 23.41% very good partial response, 24.68% partial response, and 28.06% stable disease rates with selinexor. Due to safety reasons, selinexor caused significant increase in discontinuation rate, 16.80%. Subgroup analyses demonstrated higher efficacy with selinexor plus dexamethasone and proteasome inhibitor combinations than with selinexor alone. The multiple myeloma type, high cytogenetic risk, refractory state, and advanced disease state did not affect performance. Risk of selection, performance, and detection biases were unclear in the included trials. CONCLUSION Selinexor led to significant positive responses with an acceptable safety profile in RRMM patients, despite higher rates of safety-related discontinuations. Selinexor-based combinations further enhanced response.
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- Laila Shafei
- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; Pharmacy Department, National Center for Cancer Care & Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS, Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Drug Information Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; Pharmacy Department, National Center for Cancer Care & Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Barbieri E, Martino EA, Rivolti E, Quaresima M, Vigna E, Neri A, Morabito F, Gentile M. Anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies in multiple myeloma with gain/amplification of chromosome arm 1q: a review of the literature. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2024; 24:365-381. [PMID: 38757726 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2024.2357382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Gain/amplification of 1q (+1q) represents one of the most prevalent cytogenetic abnormalities (CAs) observed in multiple myeloma (MM). Historical studies predating the advent of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies (moAbs) implicated + 1q in poor prognoses, prompting its integration into novel staging systems. However, with the emergence of daratumumab and isatuximab, two pivotal anti-CD38 moAbs, the landscape of MM therapy has undergone a profound transformation. AREAS COVERED This review encompasses a comprehensive analysis of diverse study methodologies, including observational investigations, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and real-world database analyses. By synthesizing these data sources, we aim to provide an overview of the current understanding of + 1q in the context of anti-CD38 moAbs therapies. EXPERT OPINION Despite the paucity of available data, evidence suggests a potential mitigating effect of daratumumab on the adverse prognostic implications of + 1q. However, this benefit seems to diminish in patients harboring ≥ 4 copies or with concurrent high-risk CAs. On the other hand, isatuximab demonstrated promising outcomes in the relapsed-refractory setting for + 1q MM patients. Nevertheless, direct comparison between the two compounds is currently challenging. The current evidence firmly supports the integration of anti-CD38 moAb-based therapies as the standard of care for + 1q patients, pending further elucidation.
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- Emiliano Barbieri
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, 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, 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; 25:421-434. [PMID: 38503547 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2024.2333376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [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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Neupane K, Fortuna GG, Dahal R, Schmidt T, Fonseca R, Chakraborty R, Koehn KA, Mohan M, Mian H, Costa LJ, Sborov D, Mohyuddin GR. Alterations in chromosome 1q in multiple myeloma randomized clinical trials: a systematic review. Blood Cancer J 2024; 14:20. [PMID: 38272897 PMCID: PMC10810902 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-024-00985-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Extra copies of chromosome 1q21 (+1q: gain = 3 copies, amp >= 4 copies) are associated with worse outcomes in multiple myeloma (MM). This systematic review assesses the current reporting trends of +1q, the efficacy of existing regimens on +1q, and its prognostic implications in MM randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Registry of RCTs were searched from January 2012 to December 2022. Only MM RCTs were included. A total of 124 RCTs were included, of which 29 (23%) studies reported on +1q. Among them, 10% defined thresholds for +1q, 14% reported survival data separately for gain and amp, and 79% considered +1q a high-risk cytogenetic abnormality. Amongst RCTs that met the primary endpoint showing improvement in progression free survival (PFS), lenalidomide maintenance (Myeloma XI), selinexor (BOSTON), and isatuximab (IKEMA and ICARIA) were shown to improve PFS for patients with evidence of +1q. Some additional RCT's such as Myeloma XI+ (carfilzomib), ELOQUENT-3 (elotuzumab), and HOVON-65/GMMG-HD4 (bortezomib) met their endpoint showing improvement in PFS and also showed improvement in PFS in the +1q cohort, although the confidence interval crossed 1. All six studies that reported HR for +1q patients vs. without (across both arms) showed worse OS and PFS for +1q. There is considerable heterogeneity in the reporting of +1q. All interventions that have shown to be successful in RCTs and have clearly reported on the +1q subgroup have shown concordant direction of results and benefit of the applied intervention. A more standardized approach to reporting this abnormality is needed.
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- Karun Neupane
- Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Siddharthanagar, Nepal
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chub O'Reilly Cancer Center, Springfield, MO, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, US
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, O'Neal Cancer Center, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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Beck K, Sandahl T, Ailawadhi S, Khera N, Jensen C. Multiple Myeloma: Current Clinical Landscape and Compounding Costs. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 2023; 18:201-215. [PMID: 37477783 DOI: 10.1007/s11899-023-00705-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The treatment landscape of multiple myeloma (MM) has evolved resulting in MM becoming a chronic condition. The costs of MM therapies are substantial and compound as patients remain on long-term maintenance therapies and progress through multiple lines of high-cost therapies. MM predominantly impacts the elderly population insured by Medicare; here, we analyze how these costs impact patients and the Medicare trust fund. RECENT FINDINGS With the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we postulate how costs may be impacted and debate future policy initiatives that may result in sustainability. The IRA will impact drug pricing and likely reduce the costs of some treatments used in MM; there is still a lot of room for policy reform to reduce financial toxicity to patients and prevent depletion of the Medicare trust fund.
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Mo CC, Yee AJ, Midha S, Hartley‐Brown MA, Nadeem O, O'Donnell EK, Bianchi G, Sperling AS, Laubach JP, Richardson PG. Selinexor: Targeting a novel pathway in multiple myeloma. EJHAEM 2023; 4:792-810. [PMID: 37601856 PMCID: PMC10435704 DOI: 10.1002/jha2.709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
Selinexor is an orally bioavailable selective inhibitor of nuclear export compound that inhibits exportin-1 (XPO1), a novel therapeutic target that is overexpressed in multiple myeloma (MM) and is responsible for the transport of ∼220 nuclear proteins to the cytoplasm, including tumour suppressor proteins. Inhibition of this process has demonstrated substantial antimyeloma activity in preclinical studies, both alone and in combination with established MM therapeutics. Based on a clinical trial programme encompassing multiple combination regimens, selinexor-based therapy has been approved for the treatment of relapsed/refractory MM (RRMM), with selinexor-dexamethasone approved in the later-relapse setting for penta-refractory patients and selinexor-bortezomib-dexamethasone approved for patients who have received ≥1 prior therapy. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of the clinical data on selinexor-based regimens, including recent updates from the 2022 American Society of Hematology annual meeting, and summarise ongoing studies of this novel targeted agent in newly diagnosed MM and RRMM.
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- Clifton C. Mo
- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Massachusetts General Cancer CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Division of HematologyBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Division of HematologyBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Division of HematologyBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Division of HematologyBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Division of HematologyBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteJerome Lipper Center for Multiple Myeloma ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Zhou P, Li W, Zuo S, Ma R, Yuan X, Zhu Z. Pathogenesis, clinical characteristics and personalized managements of multiple myeloma with chromosome 1 abnormalities. Leuk Lymphoma 2023; 64:1373-1388. [PMID: 37300424 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2023.2216325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a biologically heterogeneous malignancy defined by the proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells. Despite the tremendous advancement in MM treatment over the past decades, relapse remains a major problem which is inevitable for most patients. In particular, a partial of patients with early relapse and poor outcomes are classified as a high-risk group. Apart from the clinical stage, genetic aberrations are now recognized as important prognostic factors for identifying high-risk patients. Chromosome 1 abnormalities (C1As), particularly 1q21 gain or amplification, have been identified as common genetic aberrations in patients with MM and are often considered unfavorable prognostic markers for progression-free survival and overall survival. However, more effective therapeutic approaches are still needed to overcome the negative impact of C1As. Therefore, we summarize the prevalence, pathogenesis, clinical significance and present therapeutic condition of C1As in MM, and attempt to conclude the precise and personalized management for patients with C1As.
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- Pan Zhou
- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China
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Kwanten B, Deconick T, Walker C, Wang F, Landesman Y, Daelemans D. E3 ubiquitin ligase ASB8 promotes selinexor-induced proteasomal degradation of XPO1. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 160:114305. [PMID: 36731340 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Selinexor (KPT-330), a small-molecule inhibitor of exportin-1 (XPO1, CRM1) with potent anticancer activity, has recently been granted FDA approval for treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), with a number of additional indications currently under clinical investigation. Since selinexor has often demonstrated synergy when used in combination with other drugs, notably bortezomib and dexamethasone, a more comprehensive approach to uncover new beneficial interactions would be of great value. Moreover, stratifying patients, personalizing therapeutics and improving clinical outcomes requires a better understanding of the genetic vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms underlying drug response. Here, we used CRISPR-Cas9 loss-of-function chemogenetic screening to identify drug-gene interactions with selinexor in chronic myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma and DLBCL cell lines. We identified the TGFβ-SMAD4 pathway as an important mediator of resistance to selinexor in multiple myeloma cells. Moreover, higher activity of this pathway correlated with prolonged progression-free survival in multiple myeloma patients treated with selinexor, indicating that the TGFβ-SMAD4 pathway is a potential biomarker predictive of therapeutic outcome. In addition, we identified ASB8 (ankyrin repeat and SOCS box containing 8) as a shared modulator of selinexor sensitivity across all tested cancer types, with both ASB8 knockout and overexpression resulting in selinexor hypersensitivity. Mechanistically, we showed that ASB8 promotes selinexor-induced proteasomal degradation of XPO1. This study provides insight into the genetic factors that influence response to selinexor treatment and could support both the development of predictive biomarkers as well as new drug combinations.
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- Bert Kwanten
- KU Leuven Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy (Rega Institute), Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy (Rega Institute), Leuven, Belgium
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- Karyopharm Therapeutics, Newton, MA 02459, USA
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- KU Leuven Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy (Rega Institute), Leuven, Belgium.
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Ouchveridze E, Booth C, Mohyuddin GR. Subgroups and precision in myeloma. J Cancer Policy 2023; 35:100407. [PMID: 36696948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpo.2023.100407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Evguenia Ouchveridze
- Department of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics, Kansas University Medical Center, KS, USA
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- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, USA.
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Syed YY. Selinexor-Bortezomib-Dexamethasone: A Review in Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma. Target Oncol 2023; 18:303-310. [PMID: 36622630 DOI: 10.1007/s11523-022-00945-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Selinexor [Nexpovio® (EU); Xpovio® (USA)] is a first-in-class, selective exportin-1 inhibitor. Oral selinexor once weekly in combination with subcutaneous bortezomib once weekly and oral dexamethasone twice weekly (selinexor-bortezomib-dexamethasone) is approved in the EU and USA for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. In the open-label, randomized, phase 3 BOSTON trial, this regimen significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) compared with the standard bortezomib-dexamethasone regimen in patients with previously treated multiple myeloma. Selinexor-bortezomib-dexamethasone had a generally manageable tolerability profile and an acceptable safety profile in BOSTON, with a lower incidence of peripheral neuropathy (a bortezomib-induced toxicity) compared with bortezomib-dexamethasone. The triplet regimen uses less bortezomib and dexamethasone during the first 24 weeks of treatment. The efficacy and safety profiles of selinexor-bortezomib-dexamethasone, combined with its once-weekly administration of selinexor and bortezomib, make it a useful additional triplet therapy option for previously treated multiple myeloma.
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- Yahiya Y Syed
- Springer Nature, Private Bag 65901, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand.
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Sellin M, Berg S, Hagen P, Zhang J. The molecular mechanism and challenge of targeting XPO1 in treatment of relapsed and refractory myeloma. Transl Oncol 2022; 22:101448. [PMID: 35660848 PMCID: PMC9166471 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2022.101448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Significant progress has been made on the treatment of MM during past two decades. Acquired drug-resistance continues to drive early relapse in primary refractory MM. XPO1 over-expression and cargo mislocalization are associated with drug-resistance. XPO1 inhibitor selinexor restores drug sensitivity to subsets of RR-MM cells.
Multiple myeloma (MM) treatment regimens have vastly improved since the introduction of immunomodulators, proteasome inhibitors, and anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies; however, MM is considered an incurable disease due to inevitable relapse and acquired drug resistance. Understanding the molecular mechanism by which drug resistance is acquired will help create novel strategies to prevent relapse and help develop novel therapeutics to treat relapsed/refractory (RR)-MM patients. Currently, only homozygous deletion/mutation of TP53 gene due to “double-hits” on Chromosome 17p region is consistently associated with a poor prognosis. The exciting discovery of XPO1 overexpression and mislocalization of its cargos in the RR-MM cells has led to a novel treatment options. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the XPO1 inhibitor selinexor can restore sensitivity of RR-MM to PIs and dexamethasone. We will elaborate on the problems of MM treatment strategies and discuss the mechanism and challenges of using XPO1 inhibitors in RR-MM therapies while deliberating potential solutions.
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- Mark Sellin
- Department of Cancer Biology, Oncology Institute, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola University Chicago, USA
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- Loyola University Chicago, Department of Cancer Biology and Internal Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Oncology Institute, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, USA
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Revisiting Proteasome Inhibitors: Molecular Underpinnings of Their Development, Mechanisms of Resistance and Strategies to Overcome Anti-Cancer Drug Resistance. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072201. [PMID: 35408601 PMCID: PMC9000344 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Proteasome inhibitors have shown relevant clinical activity in several hematological malignancies, namely in multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma, improving patient outcomes such as survival and quality of life, when compared with other therapies. However, initial response to the therapy is a challenge as most patients show an innate resistance to proteasome inhibitors, and those that respond to the therapy usually develop late relapses suggesting the development of acquired resistance. The mechanisms of resistance to proteasome inhibition are still controversial and scarce in the literature. In this review, we discuss the development of proteasome inhibitors and the mechanisms of innate and acquired resistance to their activity—a major challenge in preclinical and clinical therapeutics. An improved understanding of these mechanisms is crucial to guiding the design of new and more effective drugs to tackle these devastating diseases. In addition, we provide a comprehensive overview of proteasome inhibitors used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, as this is a key strategy to combat resistance.
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Richard S, Jagannath S. Targeting Nuclear Export Proteins in Multiple Myeloma Therapy. BioDrugs 2022; 36:13-25. [PMID: 35113384 DOI: 10.1007/s40259-021-00514-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Nuclear export proteins such as exportin-1 (XPO1) transport tumor-suppressor proteins and other growth-regulatory proteins from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. Overexpression of XPO1 has been observed in several cancers and correlates with shorter event-free and overall survival in multiple myeloma. Selinexor was developed as an oral first-in-class selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) that inhibits XPO1. Preclinical studies in tumor cell lines and mouse models have demonstrated the efficacy of selinexor both as a single agent and in various combinations with known active antimyeloma agents. Results from the pivotal phase II STORM trial led to the US FDA approval of selinexor with dexamethasone in penta-refractory myeloma. Because of the feasibility of combining selinexor with other active antimyeloma agents, the multiarm STOMP trial was initiated and is ongoing, with impressive response rates reported in some of the combination arms thus far. The registrational phase III BOSTON trial demonstrated the superiority of selinexor in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone as compared with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received one to three prior anti-MM regimens. The toxicity profile of selinexor is well established and predictable and may be significant unless managed aggressively and preemptively. The most common side effects are thrombocytopenia, anemia, neutropenia, fatigue, nausea, anorexia, and weight loss. Hyponatremia and cataracts seem to be class effects. Other SINE compounds are now being studied in efforts to discover agents that will potentially be better tolerated. Eltanexor is an investigational SINE compound that has shown a more positive toxicity profile in preclinical studies, with reduced central nervous system penetration and gastrointestinal side effects, and is now undergoing clinical investigation. These and other trials will further clarify the role of these innovative agents in the therapeutic advancement of RRMM.
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- Shambavi Richard
- Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1185, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1185, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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Martínez-Martín S, Soucek L. MYC inhibitors in multiple myeloma. CANCER DRUG RESISTANCE (ALHAMBRA, CALIF.) 2021; 4:842-865. [PMID: 35582389 PMCID: PMC8992455 DOI: 10.20517/cdr.2021.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
The importance of MYC function in cancer was discovered in the late 1970s when the sequence of the avian retrovirus that causes myelocytic leukemia was identified. Since then, over 40 years of unceasing research have highlighted the significance of this protein in malignant transformation, especially in hematologic diseases. Indeed, some of the earliest connections among the higher expression of proto-oncogenes (such as MYC), genetic rearrangements and their relation to cancer development were made in Burkitt lymphoma, chronic myeloid leukemia and mouse plasmacytomas. Multiple myeloma (MM), in particular, is a plasma cell malignancy strictly associated with MYC deregulation, suggesting that therapeutic strategies against it would be beneficial in treating this disease. However, targeting MYC was - and, somehow, still is - challenging due to its unique properties: lack of defined three-dimensional structure, nuclear localization and absence of a targetable enzymatic pocket. Despite these difficulties, however, many studies have shown the potential therapeutic impact of direct or indirect MYC inhibition. Different molecules have been tested, in fact, in the context of MM. In this review, we summarize the current status of the different compounds, including the results of their clinical testing, and propose to continue with the efforts to identify, repurpose, redesign or improve drug candidates to combine them with standard of care therapies to overcome resistance and enable better management of myeloma treatment.
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- Sandra Martínez-Martín
- Preclinical & Translational Research Program, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Peptomyc S.L., Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra 08193, Spain
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- Preclinical & Translational Research Program, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Peptomyc S.L., Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra 08193, Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona 08010, Spain
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