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Ionescu F, David JC, Ravichandran A, Sallman DA, Sweet K, Komrokji RS, Chan O, Kuykendall A, Padron E, Faramand R, Bejanyan N, Khimani F, Elmariah H, Pidala J, Mishra A, Perez L, Nishihori T, Lancet JE. Hypomethylating Agents and Venetoclax for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Relapsed After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2024; 24:400-406. [PMID: 38429222 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hypomethylating agent + venetoclax is an effective frontline combination for acute myeloid leukemia, but its efficacy and safety in post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (alloHCT) relapse remain underexplored. Outcomes have been poor for this population, with no standard treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 72 Ven-naïve patients who received hypomethylating agents + venetoclax at relapse following alloHCT and aimed to evaluate the rates of complete remission with or without hematologic recovery (CR/CRi) and minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, CR/CRi duration, and overall survival. We leveraged our larger sample to analyze the impact of cytogenetic/molecular features on the odds of CR/CRi. RESULTS CR/CRi was achieved among 32 of 67 (48%) patients, and MRD negativity was recorded among 10 of 12. NPM1 and IDH 1 or 2 mutations increased the odds of CR/CRi, as did increasing time from alloHCT to relapse. Fourteen patients subsequently received donor lymphocyte infusions or a second alloHCT. Responses lasted a median of 17.8 months (95% CI, 7.2 months to not reached), and responders had a greater median overall survival of 19.7 months (95% CI, 7.6-51.5 months) compared to 2.9 months among nonresponders (95% CI, 1.8-4.4 months; log-rank P < .01). Treatment was well tolerated, but prolonged cytopenias were common and most patients required reduction in the number of venetoclax days per cycle. CONCLUSION These data support the efficacy of this combination in the alloHCT relapse setting where we report responses among nearly half of patients, with possibly greater benefit for NPM1 and IDH 1/2-mutated cases. These responses can be durable and profound as evidenced by conversion to MRD negativity.
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- Filip Ionescu
- Department of Oncologic Sciences, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Oncologic Sciences, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL.
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Yafour N, Couturier MA, Borel C, Charbonnier A, Coman T, Fayard A, Masouridi-Levrat S, Yakoub-Agha I, Roy J. [Second allogeneic (update). Guidelines from the Francophone Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (SFGM-TC)]. Bull Cancer 2024; 111:S29-S39. [PMID: 37045732 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2023.03.005] [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: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
Abstract
Relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) remains a major concern because it is associated with poor survival. A second allo-HCT is a valid option in this situation. During the 13th annual harmonization workshops of the francophone Society of bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy (SFGM-TC), a designated working group reviewed the literature in order to update the second allo-HCT recommendations elaborated during the previous workshop (2016). The main indication for a second allo-HCT remains relapse of initial hematologic malignancy. Disease status; complete remission (CR), and relapse time after the first allo-HCT>6 months impact positively the overall survival of patients after the second allo-HCT. Donor change is a valid option, particularly if there is HLA loss on leukemic cells after a first haploidentical or following a mismatched allo-HCT is documented. Reduced intensity conditioning is recommended, while a sequential protocol is a reasonable option in patients with proliferative disease. A post-transplant maintenance strategy after hematological recovery is recommended as soon as day 60, even if the immunosuppressive treatment has not yet been stopped. Hypomethylating agents, and targeted therapies such as anti FLT3, anti BCL2, anti-IDH1/2, TKI, anti-TP53, anti-CD33, anti-CD19, anti-CD22, anti-CD30, check point inhibitors, and CAR-T cells can be used as a bridge to transplant or as an alternative treatment to the second allo-HCT.
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- Nabil Yafour
- Établissement hospitalier et universitaire 1(er) Novembre 1954, faculté de médecine, service d'hématologie et de thérapie cellulaire, BP 4166 Ibn Rochd, université d'Oran 1, Ahmed-Ben-Bella, 31000 Oran, Algérie.
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- Hôpital Morvan, institut cancérologie-hématologie, CHRU Brest, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France
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- CHU de Toulouse, institut universitaire du cancer de Toulouse Oncopole, service d'hématologie, 1, avenue Irène-Joliot-Curie, 31059 Toulouse, France
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- CHU d'Amiens, groupe hospitalier Amiens Sud, hématologie clinique et thérapie cellulaire, 80034 Amiens cedex 1, France
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- Institut Gustave-Roussy, département d'hématologie, 114, rue Edouard-Vaillant, Villejuif, France
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- CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, service hématologie, 1, rue Lucie- et Raymond-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, service d'hématologie, département d'oncologie, 4, rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil, 1205 Genève, Suisse
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- Inserm U1286, Infinite, CHU de Lille, université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Hôpital maisonneuve-rosemont, université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Liberatore C, Di Ianni M. Novel Approaches to Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Relapse Post Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15019. [PMID: 37834466 PMCID: PMC10573608 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241915019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The management of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) relapsed post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains a clinical challenge. Intensive treatment approaches are limited by severe toxicities in the early post-transplantation period. Therefore, hypomethylating agents (HMAs) have become the standard therapeutic approach due to favorable tolerability. Moreover, HMAs serve as a backbone for additional anti-leukemic agents. Despite discordant results, the addition of donor lymphocytes infusions (DLI) generally granted improved outcomes with manageable GvHD incidence. The recent introduction of novel targeted drugs in AML gives the opportunity to add a third element to salvage regimens. Those patients harboring targetable mutations might benefit from IDH1/2 inhibitors Ivosidenib and Enasidenib as well as FLT3 inhibitors Sorafenib and Gilteritinib in combination with HMA and DLI. Conversely, patients lacking targetable mutations actually benefit from the addition of Venetoclax. A second HSCT remains a valid option, especially for fit patients and for those who achieve a complete disease response with salvage regimens. Overall, across studies, higher response rates and longer survival were observed in cases of pre-emptive intervention for molecular relapse. Future perspectives currently rely on the development of adoptive immunotherapeutic strategies mainly represented by CAR-T cells.
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- Carmine Liberatore
- Hematology Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, Santo Spirito Hospital, 65124 Pescara, Italy;
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, Santo Spirito Hospital, 65124 Pescara, Italy;
- Department of Medicine and Sciences of Aging, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Du Y, Li C, Zhao Z, Liu Y, Zhang C, Yan J. Efficacy and safety of venetoclax combined with hypomethylating agents for relapse of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:764. [PMID: 37592239 PMCID: PMC10433628 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11259-6] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Currently, there is no standard treatment for managing relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (AML/MDS) after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Venetoclax-based therapies have been increasingly used for treating post-transplantation relapse of AML. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of Venetoclax combined with hypomethylating agents (HMAs) for AML/MDS relapse post-transplantation. METHODS We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica Database, Cochrane Library, and Clinical. gov for eligible studies from the inception to February 2022. The Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies was used to evaluate the quality of the included literatures. The inverse variance method calculated the pooled proportion and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS This meta-analysis included 10 studies involving a total of 243 patients. The pooled complete response and complete response with incomplete blood count recovery rate of Venetoclax combined with HMAs for post-transplantation relapse in AML/MDS was 32% (95% CI, 26-39%, I2 = 0%), with an overall response rate of 48% (95% CI, 39-56%, I2 = 37%). The 6-month survival rate was 42% (95% CI, 29-55%, I2 = 62%) and the 1-year survival rate was 23% (95% CI, 11-38%, I2 = 78%). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated a moderate benefit of Venetoclax in combination with HMAs for patients with relapsed AML/MDS post-transplantation (including those who have received prior HMAs therapy), and may become one of treatment options in the future. Large-scale prospective studies are needed to confirm the potential benefit from venetoclax combined with HMAs.
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- Yufeng Du
- Department of Hematology, Dalian Key Laboratory of hematology, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China
- Blood Stem Cell Transplantation Institute, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Translational Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Hematology, Dalian Key Laboratory of hematology, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China
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- Department of Hematology, Dalian Key Laboratory of hematology, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Hematology, Dalian Key Laboratory of hematology, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China.
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- Department of Hematology, Dalian Key Laboratory of hematology, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China.
- Blood Stem Cell Transplantation Institute, Liaoning Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Translational Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
- Department of Pediatric, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Center, Diamond Bay institute of Hematology, Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China.
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Gangat N, Komrokji RS, Tefferi A. Venetoclax and hypomethylating agent therapy in myelodysplastic syndromes: Big picture perspective. Am J Hematol 2023; 98:225-228. [PMID: 36377194 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Naseema Gangat
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Yang G, Wang X, Huang S, Huang R, Wei J, Wang X, Zhang X. Generalist in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for MDS or AML: Epigenetic therapy. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1034438. [PMID: 36268012 PMCID: PMC9577610 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1034438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) remains the only curative treatment for patients with myeloid malignancies such as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, relapse and graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) still affect the survival of patients who receive allo-HSCT, and more appropriate therapeutic strategies should be applied at all stages of transplantation to prevent these adverse events. The use of epigenetics agents, such as hypomethylating agents (HMAs), has been explored to decrease the risk of relapse by epigenetic modulation, which is especially effective among AML patients with poor mutations in epigenetic regulators. Furthermore, epigenetic agents have also been regarded as prophylactic methods for GvHD management without abrogating graft versus leukemia (GvL) effects. Therefore, the combination of epigenetic therapy and HSCT may optimize the transplantation process and prevent treatment failure. Existing studies have investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of using HMAs in the pretransplant, transplant and posttransplant stages among MDS and AML patients. This review examines the application of HMAs as a bridge treatment to reduce the tumor burden and the determine appropriate dose during allo-HSCT. Within this review, we also examine the efficacy and safety of HMAs alone or HMA-based strategies in posttransplant settings for MDS and AML. Finally, we provide an overview of other epigenetic candidates, which have been discussed in the nontransplant setting.
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- Guancui Yang
- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xi Zhang, ; Xiaoqi Wang,
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- Medical Center of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- *Correspondence: Xi Zhang, ; Xiaoqi Wang,
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Ye Y, Yang L, Yuan X, Huang H, Luo Y. Optimization of Donor Lymphocyte Infusion for AML Relapse After Allo-HCT in the Era of New Drugs and Cell Engineering. Front Oncol 2022; 11:790299. [PMID: 35155192 PMCID: PMC8829143 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.790299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI) is a key strategy for the treatment of AML relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) and has been used for either prophylactic, pre-emptive, or therapeutic purposes. However, the prognosis of these patients remains dismal even after DLI infusion (2-year overall survival, ~25%), and the efficacy is achieved at the cost of toxicities such as graft-versus-host (GVH) disease. Attempts to optimize DLI efficacy and safety, such as dose/timing modification and the use of cytoreduction, before DLI have been performed previously. Recently, a great number of novel targeted and immunomodulatory agents have emerged. Some of them, such as hypomethylating agents, FLT3 and Bcl-2 inhibitors, have been used in combination with DLI, aiming to enhance the graft-versus-leukemia effect. Moreover, manipulation of the DLI graft through cell selection (e.g., donor NK cells) or cell engineering (donor CAR-T cells) has shown potentially superior anti-tumor effects but less GVH effect than conventional DLI in clinical trials. This review summarizes the recent advances on the use of DLI for the prophylaxis/treatment of AML relapse and discusses future strategies which may further improve the treatment efficacy.
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- Yishan Ye
- First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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