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Abrisqueta P. New Insights into First-Line Therapy in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: Are We Improving Outcomes? J Clin Med 2024; 13:1929. [PMID: 38610693 PMCID: PMC11012802 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071929] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most prevalent subtype of lymphoma, comprising heterogeneous patient subgroups with distinctive biological and clinical characteristics. The R-CHOP combination (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) has been the standard initial treatment, yielding prolonged remissions in over 60% of patients with advanced-stage disease. Several attempts to enhance the outcomes of this regimen over the last two decades have shown limited success. Various novel therapeutic approaches have recently emerged in lymphoma, demonstrating promising results. These include small molecules, novel monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), bispecific antibodies (BsAbs), and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. This review explores recent advancements in therapeutic strategies for DLBCL and their potential impact on the initial management of DLBCL patients.
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- Pau Abrisqueta
- Department of Hematology, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari, Experimental Hematology, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain;
- Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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Zhao Z, Shen X, Zhao S, Wang J, Tian Y, Wang X, Tang B. A novel telomere-related genes model for predicting prognosis and treatment responsiveness in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:12927-12951. [PMID: 37976136 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205211] [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: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a highly heterogeneous disease with diverse clinical and molecular features. Telomere maintenance is widely present in tumors, but there is a lack of relevant reports on the role of telomere-related genes (TRGs) in DLBCL. In this study, we used consensus clustering based on TRGs expression to identify two molecular clusters with distinct prognoses and immune cell infiltration. We developed a TRGs scoring model using univariate Cox regression and LASSO regression in the GSE10846 training cohort. DLBCL patients in the high-risk group had a worse prognosis than those in the low-risk group, as revealed by Kaplan-Meier curves. The scoring model was validated in the GSE10846 testing cohort and GSE87371 cohort, respectively. The high-risk group was characterized by elevated infiltration of activated DCs, CD56 dim natural killer cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, monocytes, and plasmacytoid DCs, along with reduced infiltration of activated CD4 T cells, Type 2 T helper cells, γδ T cells, NK cells, and neutrophils. Overexpression of immune checkpoints, such as PDCD1, CD274, and LAG3, was observed in the high-risk group. Furthermore, high-risk DLBCL patients exhibited increased sensitivity to bortezomib, rapamycin, AZD6244, and BMS.536924, while low-risk DLBCL patients showed sensitivity to cisplatin and ABT.263. Using RT-qPCR, we found that three protective model genes, namely TCEAL7, EPHA4, and ELOVL4, were down-regulated in DLBCL tissues compared with control tissues. In conclusion, our novel TRGs-based model has great predictive value for the prognosis of DLBCL patients and provides a promising direction for treatment optimization.
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- Zhijia Zhao
- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, People’s Republic of China
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Tavakkoli M, Barta SK. 2024 Update: Advances in the risk stratification and management of large B-cell lymphoma. Am J Hematol 2023; 98:1791-1805. [PMID: 37647158 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a heterogeneous disease with varying clinical outcomes. Our understanding of its molecular makeup continues to improve risk stratification, and artificial-intelligence and ctDNA-based analyses have the potential to enhance risk assessment and disease monitoring. R-CHOP and Pola-R-CHP are used in the frontline setting; chimeric antigen receptor therapy (CART) is now the new standard-of-care for most with primary refractory disease; both CART and autologous stem cell transplantation are utilized in the relapsed and refractory setting. In this review, we summarize the classification and management of DLBCL with an emphasis on recent advances in the field.
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- Montreh Tavakkoli
- Department of Hematology Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Patel D, Kahl B. SOHO State of the Art Updates and Next Questions: Tailoring Upfront Therapy in Mantle Cell Lymphoma. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2023; 23:633-641. [PMID: 37268478 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this article, we will review current strategies for the front-line management of mantle cell lymphoma, an uncommon and biologically and clinically heterogeneous subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that remains incurable with current therapies. Patients invariably relapse with time, and as a result, treatment strategies involve persistent therapy over the course of months to years, including induction, consolidation, and maintenance. Topics discussed include the historical development of various chemoimmunotherapy backbones with continued modifications to maintain and improve efficacy while limiting off-target, off-tumor effects. Chemotherapy-free induction regimens were developed initially for elderly or less fit patients though are now being utilized for younger, transplant-eligible patients due to deeper, more prolonged remission durations with fewer toxicities. The historic paradigm of recommending autologous hematopoietic cell transplant for fit patients in complete or partial remission is now being challenged based in part on ongoing clinical trials in which minimal residual disease directed approaches influence the consolidation strategy for any particular individual. The addition of novel agents, namely first and second generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors as well as immunomodulatory drugs, BH3 mimetics, and type II glycoengineered anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies have been tested in various combinations with or without immunochemotherapy. We will attempt to help the reader by systematically explaining and simplifying the various approaches for treating this complicated group of disorders.
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- Dilan Patel
- Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, MO
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- Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, MO..
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Pasqualucci L, Klein U. NF-κB Mutations in Germinal Center B-Cell Lymphomas: Relation to NF-κB Function in Normal B Cells. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10102450. [PMID: 36289712 PMCID: PMC9599362 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Most B cell lymphomas arise from the oncogenic transformation of B cells that have undergone the germinal center (GC) reaction of the T cell-dependent immune response, where high-affinity memory B cells and plasma cells are generated. The high proliferation of GC B cells coupled with occasional errors in the DNA-modifying processes of somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination put the cell at a risk to obtain transforming genetic aberrations, which may activate proto-oncogenes or inactivate tumour suppressor genes. Several subtypes of GC lymphomas harbor genetic mutations leading to constitutive, aberrant activation of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. In normal B cells, NF-κB has crucial biological roles in development and physiology. GC lymphomas highjack these activities to promote tumour-cell growth and survival. It has become increasingly clear that the separate canonical and non-canonical routes of the NF-κB pathway and the five downstream NF-κB transcription factors have distinct functions in the successive stages of GC B-cell development. These findings may have direct implications for understanding how aberrant NF-κB activation promotes the genesis of various GC lymphomas corresponding to the developmentally distinct GC B-cell subsets. The knowledge arising from these studies may be explored for the development of precision medicine approaches aimed at more effective treatments of the corresponding tumours with specific NF-κB inhibitors, thus reducing systemic toxicity. We here provide an overview on the patterns of genetic NF-κB mutations encountered in the various GC lymphomas and discuss the consequences of aberrant NF-κB activation in those malignancies as related to the biology of NF-κB in their putative normal cellular counterparts.
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- Laura Pasqualucci
- Institute for Cancer Genetics, Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
- Correspondence: (L.P.); (U.K.)
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- Division of Haematology & Immunology, Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
- Correspondence: (L.P.); (U.K.)
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Hill BT, Kahl B. Upfront therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: looking beyond R-CHOP. Expert Rev Hematol 2022; 15:805-812. [DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2022.2124156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Brian T. Hill
- Taussig Cancer Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Malpica L, Marques‐Piubelli ML, Beltran BE, Chavez JC, Miranda RN, Castillo JJ. EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified: 2022 update on diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management. Am J Hematol 2022; 97:951-965. [PMID: 35472248 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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DISEASE OVERVIEW Epstein Barr virus-positive (EBV+) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) is an entity included in the WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms since 2016. EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, is an aggressive B-cell lymphoma associated with EBV infection, and a poor prognosis with standard chemotherapeutic approaches. DIAGNOSIS The diagnosis is made through a careful pathological evaluation. Detection of EBV-encoded RNA (EBER) is considered standard for diagnosis; however, a clear cutoff for percentage of positive cells has not been defined. The differential diagnosis includes plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), DLBCL associated with chronic inflammation, primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), among others. RISK-STRATIFICATION The International Prognostic Index (IPI) and the Oyama score can be used for risk-stratification. The Oyama score includes age >70 years and presence of B symptoms. The expression of CD30 and PD-1/PD-L1 are emerging as potential adverse but targetable biomarkers. MANAGEMENT Patients with EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, should be staged and managed following similar guidelines than patients with EBV-negative DLBCL. EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, however, might have a worse prognosis than EBV-negative DLBCL in the era of chemoimmunotherapy. Therefore, the inclusion of patients in clinical trials when available is recommended. There is an opportunity to study and develop targeted therapy in the management of patients with EBV+ DLBCL, NOS.
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- Luis Malpica
- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas USA
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas USA
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Lima Peru
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas Universidad Ricardo Palma Lima Peru
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- Department of Malignant Hematology H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa Florida USA
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- Department of Hematopathology The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies, Dana‐Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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Miura K, Takahashi H, Nakagawa M, Hamada T, Uchino Y, Iizuka K, Ohtake S, Iriyama N, Hatta Y, Nakamura H. Ideal dose intensity of R-CHOP in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2022; 22:583-595. [PMID: 35472312 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2022.2071262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The standard of care for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP). However, its ideal dose intensity varies among cases. AREAS COVERED This review provides the latest insights on the dose intensity of R-CHOP for DLBCL patients. Specifically, we discussed the optimal dose intensity for elderly patients, the optimal number of treatment cycles for limited or advanced-stage diseases, and the role of dose-intensified therapies or adding targeted inhibitors. EXPERT OPINION Performing a comprehensive or simplified geriatric assessment can distinguish elderly DLBCL patients who will likely benefit from curative R-CHOP. Very elderly or medically unfit patients may need dose reduction in R-CHOP; the Age, Comorbidities, and Albumin index may aid decision-making. Four cycles of R-CHOP followed by two rituximab cycles comprise a new standard for low-risk, limited-stage DLBCL patients. Compared to eight cycles, six cycles of R-CHOP have similar efficacy and fewer toxicities for advanced-stage DLBCL. Dose-intensified therapy is not recommended in most DLBCL cases but may be considered for patients with double (or triple)-hit lymphoma. Applying targeted inhibitors and not merely escalating R-CHOP dose intensity through molecular subtyping will improve the treatment outcome for DLBCL.
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- Katsuhiro Miura
- Tumor Center, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital (Director); 2Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Associate Professor), Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Kwon D, Takata K, Zhang Z, Chong L, Fraser B, Zeisler J, Miyata-Takata T, Merkens H, Rousseau J, Aoki T, Kuo HT, Tan R, Zhang C, Lau J, Villa D, Uribe CF, Lin KS, Steidl C, Benard F. Targeting Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma for Imaging and Therapy Using C-X-C Chemokine Receptor Type 4 Radioligands. Clin Cancer Res 2022; 28:1628-1639. [PMID: 35078860 PMCID: PMC9365342 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-21-3284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is associated with poor survival. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) is a useful target for imaging and radioligand therapy of MCL, using a novel pair of radioligands, [68Ga]Ga and [177Lu]Lu-BL02. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN We performed a retrospective analysis of 146 patients with MCL to evaluate CXCR4 expression and its correlation with outcomes. Guided by in silico methods, we designed BL02, a new radioligand labelled with 68Ga or 177Lu for PET imaging and therapy, respectively. We performed imaging and biodistribution studies in xenograft models with varying CXCR4 expression. We evaluated [177Lu]Lu-BL02 in MCL models, and evaluated its potential for therapy in Z138 MCL xenografts. RESULTS Phosphorylated and nonphosphorylated CXCR4 expression were correlated with poor survival in patients with MCL and characterized by unique underlying molecular signatures. [68Ga]Ga-BL02 uptake correlated with CXCR4 expression, and localized lesions in a metastatic xenograft model. [177Lu]Lu-BL02 showed high uptake in MCL xenografts. Therapy studies with a single dose in the Z138 model showed tumor regression and improved survival compared with a control group. Upon regrowth, the treated mice experienced concurrent metastasis alongside localized xenograft regrowth, and recurrent lesions showed enhanced CXCR4 signaling. CONCLUSIONS CXCR4 is an independent factor of poor prognosis for MCL and a promising target for imaging and radioligand therapy. [68Ga]Ga-BL02 showed high contrast to visualize CXCR4-expressing xenografts for PET imaging and [177Lu]Lu-BL02 induced rapid tumor regression in a preclinical model of MCL.
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- Daniel Kwon
- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Japan
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Molecular Oncology, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Corresponding Author: Francois Benard, Department of Functional Imaging, BC Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6, Canada. E-mail:
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The New Treatment Methods for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Pediatric Patients. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14061569. [PMID: 35326719 PMCID: PMC8945992 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the most common cancer malignancies is non-Hodgkin lymphoma, whose incidence is nearly 3% of all 36 cancers combined. It is the fourth highest cancer occurrence in children and accounts for 7% of cancers in patients under 20 years of age. Today, the survivability of individuals diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma varies by about 70%. Chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy have been the main methods of treatment, which have improved outcomes for many oncological patients. However, there is still the need for creation of novel medications for those who are treatment resistant. Additionally, more effective drugs are necessary. This review gathers the latest findings on non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment options for pediatric patients. Attention will be focused on the most prominent therapies such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody–drug conjugates, chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy and others.
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DLBCL 1L—What to Expect beyond R-CHOP? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14061453. [PMID: 35326604 PMCID: PMC8946010 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. About two-thirds of patients are cured by the first-line (1L) standard of care (SOC), the R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisolone) immunochemotherapy protocol. The profound molecular heterogeneity of DLBCL is the underlying reason why many patients, despite improved next-line options, eventually succumb to the disease. Hence, enhancing the efficacy of 1L treatment is critical for improving long-term outcomes in DLBCL. A plethora of novel treatment options with potential in later lines is currently under evaluation in 1L settings. We summarize here the established and emerging strategies for newly diagnosed DLBCL and emphasize the need for individualized treatment decisions. Abstract The R-CHOP immunochemotherapy protocol has been the first-line (1L) standard of care (SOC) for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients for decades and is curative in approximately two-thirds of patients. Numerous randomized phase III trials, most of them in an “R-CHOP ± X” design, failed to further improve outcomes. This was mainly due to increased toxicity, the large proportion of patients not in need of more than R-CHOP, and the extensive molecular heterogeneity of the disease, raising the bar for “one-size-fits-all” concepts. Recently, an R-CHP regimen extended by the anti-CD79b antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) Polatuzumab Vedotin proved superior to R-CHOP in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) in the POLARIX phase III trial. Moreover, a number of targeted agents, especially the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor Ibrutinib, seem to have activity in certain patient subsets in 1L and are currently being tested in front-line regimens. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells, achieving remarkable results in ≥3L scenarios, are being exploited in earlier lines of therapy, while T-cell-engaging bispecific antibodies emerge as conceptual competitors of CAR T-cells. Hence, we present here the findings and lessons learnt from phase III 1L trials and piloting phase II studies in relapsed/refractory (R/R) and 1L settings, and survey chemotherapy-free regimens with respect to their efficacy and future potential in 1L. Novel agents and their mode of action will be discussed in light of the molecular landscape of DLBCL and personalized 1L perspectives for the challenging patient population not cured by the SOC.
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Pu JJ, Savani M, Huang N, Epner EM. Mantle cell lymphoma management trends and novel agents: where are we going? Ther Adv Hematol 2022; 13:20406207221080743. [PMID: 35237397 PMCID: PMC8882940 DOI: 10.1177/20406207221080743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The heterogeneity in disease pathology, the unpredictability in disease
prognosis, and the variability in response to therapy make mantle cell lymphoma
(MCL) a focus of novel therapeutic development. MCL is characterized by
dysregulated expression of cyclin D1 through a chromosome
t(11;14) translocation. MCL international prognostic index
(MIPI), ki-67 proliferation index, and TP53
mutation status are currently utilized for prognostication. With advances in
pharmacokinetic analysis and drug discovery, treatment strategy has evolved from
chemotherapy to combination of targeted, epigenetic, and immune therapies. In
this review, we discuss investigational and newly approved treatment approaches.
In a short time, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five
agents for the treatment of MCL: lenalidomide, an immunomodulatory agent;
bortezomib, a proteasome inhibitor; and ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and
zanubrutinib, all Bruton kinase inhibitors. Epigenetic agents (e.g. cladribine
and vorinostat), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors (e.g.
temsirolimus and everolimus), and monoclonal antibodies and/or antibody-drug
conjugates (e.g. obinutuzumab, polatuzumab, and ublituximab) are promising
therapeutic agents currently under clinical trial investigation. Most recently,
chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy and bispecific T-cell engager
(BiTE) therapy even open a new venue for MCL treatment. However, due to its
intricate pathology nature and high relapse incidence, there are still unmet
needs in developing optimal therapeutic strategies for both frontline and
relapsed/refractory settings. The ultimate goal is to develop innovative
personalized combination therapy approaches for the purpose of delivering
precision medicine to cure this disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey J. Pu
- University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N Campbell Avenue, Room #1968C, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, 100 University Drive, Hershey, PA, USA
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Liu J, Zhao R, Jiang X, Li Z, Zhang B. Progress on the Application of Bortezomib and Bortezomib-Based Nanoformulations. Biomolecules 2021; 12:biom12010051. [PMID: 35053199 PMCID: PMC8773474 DOI: 10.3390/biom12010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bortezomib (BTZ) is the first proteasome inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It can bind to the amino acid residues of the 26S proteasome, thereby causing the death of tumor cells. BTZ plays an irreplaceable role in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Moreover, its use in the treatment of other hematological cancers and solid tumors has been investigated in numerous clinical trials and preclinical studies. Nevertheless, the applications of BTZ are limited due to its insufficient specificity, poor permeability, and low bioavailability. Therefore, in recent years, different BTZ-based drug delivery systems have been evaluated. In this review, we firstly discussed the functions of proteasome inhibitors and their mechanisms of action. Secondly, the properties of BTZ, as well as recent advances in both clinical and preclinical research, were reviewed. Finally, progress in research regarding BTZ-based nanoformulations was summarized.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-636-8462490
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Ezeh KJ, Ezeudemba O. Mimicking an Intraluminal Lesion: A Case Report on Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Cureus 2021; 13:e18870. [PMID: 34804720 PMCID: PMC8598344 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mantle cell lymphoma is typically an aggressive, rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that arises from cells originating in the “mantle zone.” Here, we describe a case of mantle cell lymphoma associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, which was worked up as a possible gastrointestinal lesion or intraluminal pathology. The patient presented with symptomatic microcytic anemia associated with a positive guaiac fecal test. However, after an extensive workup to elucidate the symptomatic anemia’s etiology, mantle cell lymphoma associated with a positive guaiac test was the culprit. Usually, mantle cell lymphoma is diagnosed at a later stage involving the bone marrow and gastrointestinal tract.
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Immune targeted therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma. BLOOD SCIENCE 2021; 3:136-148. [PMID: 35402846 PMCID: PMC8975004 DOI: 10.1097/bs9.0000000000000095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is highly heterogeneous and invasive. Although the majority of DLBCL patients show a good response to rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone treatment, approximately one-third of patients still have a poor prognosis. Many immune-targeted drugs, such as bispecific T-cell engagers and CAR T-cell therapy, have been proven effective for refractory and relapsed patients. This article reviews the progress of immune targeted therapy for DLBCL.
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Banihashemi SR, Rahbarizadeh F, Zavaran Hosseini A, Ahmadvand D, Khoshtinat Nikkhoi S. Liposome-based nanocarriers loaded with anthrax lethal factor and armed with anti-CD19 VHH for effectively inhibiting MAPK pathway in B cells. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 100:107927. [PMID: 34500284 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE One of the vital signaling pathways in cancer development and metastasis is mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). Bacillus anthracis Lethal Toxin (LT) is a potent MAPK signaling inhibitor. This toxin is comprised of two distinct domains, Lethal Factor (LF), MAPK inhibitor, and Protective Antigen (PA). To enter various cell lines, LF must be associated with the protective antigen (PA), which facilitates LF delivery. In the current study, to block MAPK signaling, LF was loaded into anti-CD19 immunoliposomes nanoparticle to deliver the cargo to Raji B cells. METHODS The liposome nanoparticle was prepared using classical lipid film formation, then conjugated to anti-CD19 VHH. The binding efficiency was measured through flow cytometry. The targeted cytotoxicity of LF immunoliposome was confirmed by BrdU lymphoproliferation assay. This was followed by Real-Time PCR to assess the effect of formulation on pro-apoptotic genes. The inhibitory effect of LF on MAPK signaling was confirmed by western blot. RESULTS Liposome nano-formulation was optimized to reach the maximum LF encapsulation and targeted delivery. Next, phosphorylation of MAPK pathway mediators like MEK1/2, P38 and JNK were inhibited following the treatment of Raji cells with LF-immunoliposome. The treatment also upregulated caspase genes, clearly illustrating cell death induced by LF through pyroptosis and caspase-dependent apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, anti-CD19 VHH immunoliposome was loaded with LF, a potent MAPK inhibitor targeting B cells, which curbs proliferation and ushers B cells toward apoptosis. Thus, immunoliposome presents as a versatile nanoparticle for delivery of LF to block aberrant MAPK activation. To use LF as a therapy, it would be necessary to materialize LF without PA. In the current study, PA was substituted with anti-CD19 immunoliposome to make it targeted to CD19+ while keeping the normal cells intact.
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- S Reza Banihashemi
- Department of Medical Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Immunology, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Denker S, Bittner A, Frick M, Kase J, Hoffmann J, Trenker C, Keller U, Bogner C, Hüttmann A, Dürig J, Janz M, Mathas S, Marks R, Krohn U, Na IK, Bullinger L, Schmitt CA. Ibrutinib- and bortezomib-extended R-CHOP induction in elderly higher-risk patients newly diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma - first analysis of toxicity and efficacy signals. Leuk Lymphoma 2021; 63:84-92. [PMID: 34414850 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2021.1964024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Diffuse large-cell B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoid malignancy. About 30-40% of the patients will not be cured by standard Rituximab (R)-CHOP-like immune-chemotherapy, and many of them experience relapse and eventually succumb to their disease. Enhancing first-line efficacy in patients at higher risk, among them many elderly, is key to improve long-term outcomes. Numerous attempts to combine R-CHOP with targeted agents failed in large randomized phase III trials. The addition of Ibrutinib enhanced survival in younger patients, but increased toxicity across all age groups, especially in the elderly. Older DLBCL patients impose particular challenges, since they often present with more advanced disease, and exhibit treatment-relevant comorbidities. ImbruVeRCHOP trial aims at identifying patients who need that benefit from rationally augmented first-line regimens without experiencing overt toxicity and detecting their molecular signatures of response. This first analysis presents encouraging feasibility, safety, and preliminary response data in elderly high-risk DLBCL patients.
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- Sophy Denker
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Philipps-University Marburg, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.,Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Clinic and Policlinic II, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Hämatologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Hämatologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Department of Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Department of Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.,German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany.,Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC), Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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Combination of novel molecular targeted agent plus R-CHOP-based regimen versus R-CHOP alone in previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Hematol 2021; 100:2969-2978. [PMID: 34378095 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-021-04623-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The addition of molecular targeted agents (MTAs) to R-CHOP has been one of the main focuses of research in patients with DLBCL. Despite encouraging preliminary results, recent randomized controlled trials (RCT) have not shown a definitive benefit over standard R-CHOP. Here we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the impact of this strategy. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify RCT that evaluated the addition of MTA to R-CHOP-based regimen versus R-CHOP alone in previously untreated DLBCL patients. Fixed and random effects models were used to estimate pooled hazard ratios (HRs) and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival, and adverse events (AE) were analyzed. A total of seven RCT including 3,255 patients with DLBCL met the eligibility criteria. Three different types of MTAs (bortezomib, ibrutinib, and lenalidomide) were investigated in combination with R-CHOP. Overall, R-CHOP plus MTA showed a slightly better PFS (HR=0.86; 95% CI: 0.76-0.98). No differences were observed according to the cell of origin subtype of DLBCL. Interestingly, patients younger than 60 years had a significantly better PFS with R-CHOP plus MTAs (HR=0.72; 95% CI: 0.56-0.93), while no benefit was observed in patients older than 60 years (HR=0.96). The combination strategy showed higher odds to develop serious AEs (OR= 1.46, 95% CI 1.11-1.91). R-CHOP plus MTA seems only to slightly improve PFS in patients with DLBCL, particularly in younger patients. An increase in toxicity was observed in comparison to R-CHOP.
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Lavacchi D, Landini I, Perrone G, Roviello G, Mini E, Nobili S. Pharmacogenetics in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treated with R-CHOP: Still an unmet challenge. Pharmacol Ther 2021; 229:107924. [PMID: 34175369 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2021.107924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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DLBCL is the most common lymphoma representing approximately one third of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas and about 40% of patients do not benefit of the standard first-line immune-chemotherapeutic treatment (i.e., R-CHOP - rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) that is administered as upfront therapy to substantially all patients independently from the stage of disease and other prognostic parameters. The administration of other pharmacological treatments is in fact limited to selected patients, unfitting for R-CHOP. Although clinical prognostic scores, i.e. International Prognostic Index (IPI), and molecular classifiers based on the cell of origin are available, at present no biomarkers predictive of R-CHOP response has been identified and validated. Constitutional polymorphisms of genes involved in the mechanism of action of drugs included in R-CHOP have been suggested by many authors to play a role in the efficacy and in some case in the toxicity of this treatment. Thus, it is conceivable that in the future, after proper validation, some polymorphisms can be used as pharmacogenetic biomarkers of therapeutic outcome in this disease setting. This review discusses the status of the art on molecular biomarkers predictive of DLBCL prognosis and deals with the relevant issue of the variability in response to DLBCL drug treatment. Overall, this review focuses on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that, based on a candidate gene approach or on a GWAS analysis, have been suggested to play a role in response to R-CHOP. In particular, SNPs discovered by a candidate gene approach are related to gene involved in drug transport (i.e. ATP-binding cassette transporters), drug metabolism, drug detoxification enzymes, oxidative stress, apoptosis, DNA repair, immunity and angiogenesis. Data from a GWAS analysis performed in DLBCL patients treated with R-CHOP, identified two SNPs associated with clinical outcomes related to genes involved in pivotal cellular processes and in transcriptional regulation and cell cycle progression, respectively. Ongoing prospective pharmacogenetic clinical trials, including a GWAS study we performed, have also been discussed.
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- Daniele Lavacchi
- Clinical Oncology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; DENOTHE Excellence Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; DENOTHE Excellence Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; DENOTHE Excellence Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; DENOTHE Excellence Center, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Cancer Pharmacology Working Group of the Italian Society of Pharmacology, Milan, Italy.
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- Cancer Pharmacology Working Group of the Italian Society of Pharmacology, Milan, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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A refined cell-of-origin classifier with targeted NGS and artificial intelligence shows robust predictive value in DLBCL. Blood Adv 2021; 4:3391-3404. [PMID: 32722783 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a heterogeneous entity of B-cell lymphoma. Cell-of-origin (COO) classification of DLBCL is required in routine practice by the World Health Organization classification for biological and therapeutic insights. Genetic subtypes uncovered recently are based on distinct genetic alterations in DLBCL, which are different from the COO subtypes defined by gene expression signatures of normal B cells retained in DLBCL. We hypothesize that classifiers incorporating both genome-wide gene-expression and pathogenetic variables can improve the therapeutic significance of DLBCL classification. To develop such refined classifiers, we performed targeted RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) with a commercially available next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform in a large cohort of 418 DLBCLs. Genetic and transcriptional data obtained by RNA-Seq in a single run were explored by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a NGS-COO classifier for COO assignment and NGS survival models for clinical outcome prediction. The NGS-COO model built through applying AI in the training set was robust, showing high concordance with COO classification by either Affymetrix GeneChip microarray or the NanoString Lymph2Cx assay in 2 validation sets. Although the NGS-COO model was not trained for clinical outcome, the activated B-cell-like compared with the germinal-center B-cell-like subtype had significantly poorer survival. The NGS survival models stratified 30% high-risk patients in the validation set with poor survival as in the training set. These results demonstrate that targeted RNA-Seq coupled with AI deep learning techniques provides reproducible, efficient, and affordable assays for clinical application. The clinical grade assays and NGS models integrating both genetic and transcriptional factors developed in this study may eventually support precision medicine in DLBCL.
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Targeted In Vivo Delivery of NF-κB Decoy Inhibitor Augments Sensitivity of B Cell Lymphoma to Therapy. Mol Ther 2020; 29:1214-1225. [PMID: 33248246 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2020.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Despite recent advances, non-Hodgkin's B cell lymphoma patients often relapse or remain refractory to therapy. Therapeutic resistance is often associated with survival signaling via nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) transcription factor, an attractive but undruggable molecular target. In this study, we describe a bipartite inhibitor comprising a NF-κB-specific decoy DNA tethered to a CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) targeting Toll-like receptor-9-expressing B cell lymphoma cells. The Bc-NFκBdODN showed efficient uptake by human diffuse large B cell (U2932, OCI-Ly3), Burkitt (RaJi), and mantle cell (Jeko1) lymphomas, respectively. We confirmed that Bc-NFκBdODN inhibited NF-κB nuclear translocation and DNA binding, resulting in CCND2 and MYC downregulation. Bc-NFκBdODN enhanced radiosensitivity of lymphoma cells in vitro. In xenotransplanted human lymphoma, local injections of Bc-NFκBdODN reduced NF-κB activity in whole tumors. When combined with a local 3-Gy dose of radiation, Bc-NFκBdODN effectively arrested OCI-Ly3 lymphoma progression. In immunocompetent mice, intratumoral injections of Bc-NFκBdODN suppressed growth of directly treated and distant A20 lymphomas, as a result of systemic CD8 T cell-dependent immune responses. Finally, systemic administration of Bc-NFκBdODN to mice bearing disseminated A20 lymphoma induced complete regression and extended survival of most of the treated mice. Our results underscore clinical relevance of this strategy as monotherapy and in support of radiation therapy to benefit patients with resistant or relapsed B cell lymphoma.
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Crombie JL, Armand P. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma's New Genomics: The Bridge and the Chasm. J Clin Oncol 2020; 38:3565-3574. [PMID: 32813609 PMCID: PMC7571794 DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.01501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Korycka-Wołowiec A, Wołowiec D, Robak T. The safety of available chemo-free treatments for mantle cell lymphoma. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2020; 19:1377-1393. [PMID: 32946324 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1826435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Conventional treatment for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) patients includes regimens combining rituximab with other cytotoxic drugs, followed or not by consolidation with autologous stem cell transplantation and rituximab maintenance. However, older, unfit, and relapsed/refractory patients are often ineligible for intense treatment. Currently, available new targeted treatment options seem to offer hope in this group of patients. AREAS COVERED This article reviews the safety profiles of new therapeutic chemotherapy-free options for MCL patients. Publications in English from 2010 through June 2020 were surveyed on the MEDLINE database for articles. Proceedings of the American Society of Hematology during the last 5 years were also included. EXPERT OPINION MCL is a clinically heterogenous disease predominantly affecting elderly patients. Its variable clinical course requires personalization and individualization of treatment to achieve optimal survival and acceptable safety profiles, especially in poor prognosis patients. Results of clinical trials performed in the past decade indicated that novel drugs used as a single agent or as part of a conventional chemotherapeutic treatment offer promise in minimalizing the relapse rate for MCL and may allow more effective and safer treatment options by reducing the risk of adverse events, especially cytopenias and infections.
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- Department of Hematology, Medical University of Wroclaw , Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Hematology, Medical University of Lodz , Lodz, Poland
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Tundo GR, Sbardella D, Santoro AM, Coletta A, Oddone F, Grasso G, Milardi D, Lacal PM, Marini S, Purrello R, Graziani G, Coletta M. The proteasome as a druggable target with multiple therapeutic potentialities: Cutting and non-cutting edges. Pharmacol Ther 2020; 213:107579. [PMID: 32442437 PMCID: PMC7236745 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Ubiquitin Proteasome System (UPS) is an adaptable and finely tuned system that sustains proteostasis network under a large variety of physiopathological conditions. Its dysregulation is often associated with the onset and progression of human diseases; hence, UPS modulation has emerged as a promising new avenue for the development of treatments of several relevant pathologies, such as cancer and neurodegeneration. The clinical interest in proteasome inhibition has considerably increased after the FDA approval in 2003 of bortezomib for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, which is now used in the front-line setting. Thereafter, two other proteasome inhibitors (carfilzomib and ixazomib), designed to overcome resistance to bortezomib, have been approved for treatment-experienced patients, and a variety of novel inhibitors are currently under preclinical and clinical investigation not only for haematological malignancies but also for solid tumours. However, since UPS collapse leads to toxic misfolded proteins accumulation, proteasome is attracting even more interest as a target for the care of neurodegenerative diseases, which are sustained by UPS impairment. Thus, conceptually, proteasome activation represents an innovative and largely unexplored target for drug development. According to a multidisciplinary approach, spanning from chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology to pharmacology, this review will summarize the most recent available literature regarding different aspects of proteasome biology, focusing on structure, function and regulation of proteasome in physiological and pathological processes, mostly cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, connecting biochemical features and clinical studies of proteasome targeting drugs.
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- G R Tundo
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- CNR, Institute of Crystallography, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- IRCCS-Fondazione Bietti, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- CNR, Institute of Crystallography, Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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Ruan J. Approach to the Initial Treatment of Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2020; 34:871-885. [PMID: 32861284 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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With a median age of 65 years, mantle cell lymphoma affects predominantly older patients with comorbidities. Initial treatment of older patients is not standardized but traditionally includes chemoimmunotherapy regimens that are not curative. Incorporation of maintenance strategy after induction and introduction of novel agents have expanded access to effective treatment options and improved survival outcome. Ongoing randomized studies comparing induction regimens and maintenance strategies are expected to further define the role of novel agents and combinations in the initial treatment of older patients with mantle cell lymphoma.
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- Jia Ruan
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, 1305 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Cortelazzo S, Ponzoni M, Ferreri AJM, Dreyling M. Mantle cell lymphoma. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2020; 153:103038. [PMID: 32739830 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.103038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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MCL is a well-characterized generally aggressive lymphoma with a poor prognosis. However, patients with a more indolent disease have been reported in whom the initiation of therapy can be delayed without any consequence for the survival. In 2017 the World Health Organization updated the classification of MCL describing two main subtypes with specific molecular characteristics and clinical features, classical and indolent leukaemic nonnodal MCL. Recent research results suggested an improving outcome of this neoplasm. The addition of rituximab to conventional chemotherapy has increased overall response rates, but it did not improve overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone. The use of intensive frontline therapies including rituximab and consolidation with autologous stem cell transplantation ameliorated response rate and prolonged progression-free survival in young fit patients, but any impact on survival remains to be proven. Furthermore, the optimal timing, cytoreductive regimen and conditioning regimen, and the clinical implications of achieving a disease remission even at molecular level remain to be elucidated. The development of targeted therapies as the consequence of better understanding of pathogenetic pathways in MCL might improve the outcome of conventional chemotherapy and spare the toxicity of intense therapy in most patients. Cases not eligible for intensive regimens, may be considered for less demanding therapies, such as the combination of rituximab either with CHOP or with purine analogues, or bendamustine. Allogeneic SCT can be an effective option for relapsed disease in patients who are fit enough and have a compatible donor. Maintenance rituximab may be considered after response to immunochemotherapy as the first-line strategy in a wide range of patients. Finally, since the optimal approach to the management of MCL is still evolving, it is critical that these patients are enrolled in clinical trials to identify the better treatment options.
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- Pathology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Unit of Lymphoid Malignancies, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Lymphoid Malignancies, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Medical Oncology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Medizinische Klinik III der Universität München-Grosshadern, München, Germany
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Ruan J, Yamshon S, van Besien K, Martin P. An update on options of therapy for aggressive mantle cell lymphoma. Leuk Lymphoma 2020; 61:2036-2049. [PMID: 32336184 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1755860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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With the emerging application of novel targeted agents in the induction, maintenance and salvage strategies, management of aggressive mantle cell lymphoma is being transformed from high-intensity chemo-immunotherapy applicable to only selected patients, to more personalized treatment incorporating novel agents that are effective and accessible for the majority of the patients. This review summarizes risk-stratified management paradigm for aggressive mantle cell lymphoma, providing context for clinical applications of novel agents and cellular therapy including stem cell transplant and CAR-T.
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- Jia Ruan
- Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Beltran BE, Castro D, Paredes S, Miranda RN, Castillo JJ. EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified: 2020 update on diagnosis, risk-stratification and management. Am J Hematol 2020; 95:435-445. [PMID: 32072672 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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DISEASE OVERVIEW Epstein Barr virus-positive (EBV+) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) is an entity included in the 2016 WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms. EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, is an aggressive B-cell lymphoma associated with chronic EBV infection, and a poor prognosis with standard chemotherapeutic approaches. DIAGNOSIS The diagnosis is made through a careful pathological evaluation. Detection of EBV-encoded RNA (EBER) is considered standard for diagnosis; however, a clear cutoff for positivity has not been defined. The differential diagnosis includes plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), DLBCL associated with chronic inflammation and primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), among others. RISK-STRATIFICATION The International Prognostic Index (IPI) and the Oyama score can be used for risk-stratification. The Oyama score includes age >70 years and presence of B symptoms. The expression of CD30 and PD-1/PD-L1 are emerging as potential adverse but targetable biomarkers. MANAGEMENT Patients with EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, should be staged and managed following similar guidelines than patients with EBV-negative DLBCL. EBV+ DLBCL, NOS, however, might have a worse prognosis than EBV-negative DLBCL in the era of chemoimmunotherapy. There is an opportunity to study and develop targeted therapy in the management of patients with EBV+ DLBCL, NOS.
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- Brady E. Beltran
- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Lima Peru
- Centro de Investigación de Medicina de Precision, Universidad San Martin de Porres Lima Peru
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Lima Peru
- Centro de Investigación de Medicina de Precision, Universidad San Martin de Porres Lima Peru
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Lima Peru
- Centro de Investigación de Medicina de Precision, Universidad San Martin de Porres Lima Peru
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- Department of Hematopathology The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies Dana‐Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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Sun F, Fang X, Wang X. Signal Pathways and Therapeutic Prospects of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 19:2047-2059. [PMID: 32009599 DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666190925143216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma which is heterogeneous both clinically and morphologically. Over the past decades, significant advances have been made in the understanding of the molecular genesis, leading to the identification of multiple pathways and molecules that can be targeted for clinical benefit. OBJECTIVE The current review aims to present a brief overview of signal pathways of DLBCL, which mainly focus on B-cell antigen Receptor (BCR), Nuclear Factor-κB (NF-κB), Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase (PI3K) - protein kinase B (Akt) - mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR), Janus Kinase (JAK) - Signal Transducer and Activator (STAT), Wnt/β-catenin, and P53 pathways. METHODS Activation of signal pathways may contribute to the generation, development, chemotherapy sensitivity of DLBCL, and expression of pathway molecules is associated with the prognosis of DLBCL. Some agents targeting these pathways have been proved effective and relevant clinical trials are in progress. These agents used single or combined with chemotherapy/each other might raise the possibility of improving clinical outcomes in DLBCL. CONCLUSION This review presents several signal pathways of DLBCL and targeted agents had a tendency to improve the curative effect, especially in high-risk or relapsed/refractory DLBCL.
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- Feifei Sun
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No.324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No.324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No.324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China.,Shandong University School of Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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Crombie JL, Armand P. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2020; 29:115-125. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Denker S, Bittner A, Na IK, Kase J, Frick M, Anagnostopoulos I, Hummel M, Schmitt CA. A Phase I/II first-line study of R-CHOP plus B-cell receptor/NF-κB-double-targeting to molecularly assess therapy response. Int J Hematol Oncol 2019; 8:IJH20. [PMID: 31903182 PMCID: PMC6939221 DOI: 10.2217/ijh-2019-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The ImbruVeRCHOP trial is an investigator-initiated, multicenter, single-arm, open label Phase I/II study for patients 61–80 years of age with newly diagnosed CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and a higher risk profile (International Prognostic Index ≥2). Patients receive standard chemotherapy (CHOP) plus immunotherapy (Rituximab), a biological agent (the proteasome inhibitor Bortezomib) and a signaling inhibitor (the Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase-targeting therapeutic Ibrutinib). Using an all-comers approach, but subjecting patients to another lymphoma biopsy acutely under first-cycle immune-chemo drug exposure, ImbruVeRCHOP seeks to identify an unbiased molecular responder signature that marks diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients at risk and likely to benefit from this regimen as a double, proximal and distal B-cell receptor/NF-κB-co-targeting extension of the current R-CHOP standard of care. EudraCT-Number: 2015-003429-32; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03129828. The study investigates a new therapeutic concept for elderly patients newly diagnosed with a particularly aggressive B-cell lymphoma type that combines classical chemotherapy and a therapeutic antibody (together reflecting the current standard) with two modern agents, directed against a critical signaling cascade in this cancer type. Beyond feasibility and efficacy, it is particularly important in this study to collect tumor samples not only prior to but also immediately during first drug exposure. Molecular profiling of the tumor co-interpreted with patient outcome is expected to predict which patients are likely to benefit from such an extension of the standard regimen.
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- Sophy Denker
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany.,Experimental & Clinical Research Centre, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Pathology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) & German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, & Berlin Institute of Health; Medical Department of Hematology, Oncology & Tumor Immunology, Virchow Campus & Molekulares Krebsforschungszentrum, Berlin, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) & German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.,Kepler Universitätsklinikum, Hematology & Oncology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.,Max-Delbrück-Centre for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany
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Bortezomib is a dipeptidyl boronic acid that selectively inhibits the ubiquitin proteasome pathway, which plays a role in the degradation of many intracellular proteins. It is the first-in-class selective and reversible inhibitor of the 26S proteasome, with antiproliferative and antitumor activity. It exerts its anti-neoplastic action mainly via the inhibition of the nuclear factor-κB pathway components associated with cell proliferation, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. The drug has revolutionized the treatment of multiple myeloma and, more recently, mantle cell lymphoma. In 2003, bortezomib received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and in 2008 for patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma. In 2006, bortezomib was approved for the treatment of refractory/relapsed mantle cell lymphoma and, in 2014, for previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma. Bortezomib has also demonstrated clinical efficacy both as a single drug and in combination with other agents in light chain amyloidosis, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, and peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Furthermore, continued clinical studies are required to confirm its value for patients with indolent and aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and acute leukemias.
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Miao Y, Medeiros LJ, Li Y, Li J, Young KH. Genetic alterations and their clinical implications in DLBCL. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2019; 16:634-652. [PMID: 31127191 DOI: 10.1038/s41571-019-0225-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a highly heterogeneous lymphoid neoplasm with variations in gene expression profiles and genetic alterations, which lead to substantial variations in clinical course and response to therapy. The advent of high-throughput genome sequencing platforms, and especially whole-exome sequencing, has helped to define the genetic landscape of DLBCL. In the past 10 years, these studies have identified many genetic alterations in DLBCL, some of which are specific to B cell lymphomas, whereas others can also be observed in other types of cancer. These aberrations result in altered activation of a wide range of signalling pathways and other cellular processes, including those involved in B cell differentiation, B cell receptor signalling, activation of the NF-κB pathway, apoptosis and epigenetic regulation. Further elaboration of the genetics of DLBCL will not only improve our understanding of disease pathogenesis but also provide further insight into disease classification, prognostication and therapeutic targets. In this Review, we describe the current understanding of the prevalence and causes of specific genetic alterations in DLBCL and their role in disease development and progression. We also summarize the available clinical data on therapies designed to target the aberrant pathways driven by these alterations.
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- Yi Miao
- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Iacoboni G, Zucca E, Ghielmini M, Stathis A. Methodology of clinical trials evaluating the incorporation of new drugs in the first-line treatment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL): a critical review. Ann Oncol 2019; 29:1120-1129. [PMID: 29659676 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background The first-line treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the combination of rituximab with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) chemotherapy, curing approximately 60% of patients. Many clinical trials have been carried out over the last 10 years trying to improve the results of this treatment, but the appropriateness of their planning strategies could be rediscussed. Patients and methods Reports of phase III trials evaluating the addition of molecularly targeted agents or new monoclonal antibodies to the classic R-CHOP backbone in first-line induction or maintenance treatment were reviewed. The trial design, primary end point, number of patients enrolled, patient selection criteria, treatment schedule and results were registered for each one. In addition, the phases I and II trials which preceded these phase III trials were also reviewed. Results Among six phase III trials with results, only one trial evaluating lenalidomide maintenance after response to R-CHOP induction was positive and reached its primary end point. The other five trials did not show an improved outcome with the addition of the new agent. The preceding phases I and II trials were very heterogeneous in their end points and design. Even though most of these trials were considered positive, thus encouraging further investigation, so far they failed to predict the results of the subsequent phase III trials. Conclusion The standard of care for DLBCL is still R-CHOP. Phase I/II trials failed to predict the results of subsequent phase III trials evaluating non-chemotherapeutic agents added to R-CHOP. The methodology of phase II trials evaluating new agents in DLBCL needs to be better defined in the future.
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- G Iacoboni
- Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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Chiappella A, Crombie J, Guidetti A, Vitolo U, Armand P, Corradini P. Are We Ready to Treat Diffuse Large B-cell and High-Grade Lymphoma According to Major Genetic Subtypes? Hemasphere 2019; 3:e284. [PMID: 31942539 PMCID: PMC6919463 DOI: 10.1097/hs9.0000000000000284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is a clinically and biologically heterogeneous disease. The revised Classification of Lymphoproliferative diseases published in 2016 (WHO, 2016) refined the previous DLBLC subtypes and identified four categories: DLBCL not otherwise specified (NOS), other lymphomas of large B cells, high grade B-cell lymphoma, and B-cell lymphoma unclassifiable. High grade B-cell lymphomas include the entities carrying MYC, BCL2 and/or BCL6 translocations or cases with blastoid morphology without DH translocations. This classification also acknowledges the cell of origin (COO) classification, that has only a limited impact on the choice of frontline treatment for DLBCL, as most patients still receive R-CHOP chemoimmunotherapy. Attempts to improve the outcomes of specific subgroups, especially COO groups, have so far had limited success. Newer analyses have further subdivided DLBCL into genomically distinct subsets, not yet incorporated in the WHO classification, which may facilitate targeted approaches to therapy. In this review, we discuss the subgroups that are recognized by the WHO 2016 classification, review the newer genomic data, and speculate on how this could alter the treatment landscape of DLBCL in the future. We also discuss novel approaches to salvage therapy in the broad context of the heterogeneity of DLBCL.
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- Annalisa Chiappella
- Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
- University of Milan, Italy
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- Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Italy
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
- University of Milan, Italy
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Hashwah H, Bertram K, Stirm K, Stelling A, Wu CT, Kasser S, Manz MG, Theocharides AP, Tzankov A, Müller A. The IL-6 signaling complex is a critical driver, negative prognostic factor, and therapeutic target in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. EMBO Mol Med 2019; 11:e10576. [PMID: 31515941 PMCID: PMC6783642 DOI: 10.15252/emmm.201910576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a growth factor for normal B cells and plasma cell-derived malignancies. Here, we show that the IL-6 signaling pathway is also active in a subset of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients with particularly poor prognosis. Primary DLBCL cells and DLBCL cell lines expressing IL-6R engraft and form orthotopic lymphomas in humanized mice that ectopically produce human IL-6, and in mice reconstituted with a human immune system. We show that a subset of DLBCL cases have evolved mechanisms that ensure constitutive activation of the IL-6 signaling pathway, i.e., the expression of both chains of the IL-6R, the expression of the cytokine itself, and the mutational inactivation of a negative regulator of IL-6 signaling, SOCS1. IL-6 signaling promotes MYC-driven lymphomagenesis in a genetically engineered model, and treatment with the IL-6R-specific antibody tocilizumab reduces growth of primary DLBCL cells and of DLBCL cell lines in various therapeutic settings. The combined results uncover the IL-6 signaling pathway as a driver and negative prognosticator in aggressive DLBCL that can be targeted with a safe and well-tolerated biologic.
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- Hind Hashwah
- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Smolewski P, Rydygier D, Robak T. Clinical management of mantle cell lymphoma in the elderly. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2019; 20:1893-1905. [PMID: 31373238 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2019.1642871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Introduction: Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a disease with an indolent histology, but mostly aggressive clinical course. While treatment can yield more promising results in younger patients, the disease is most diagnosed at a median age of approximately 70 years, and treatment in this group still presents a major challenge for oncohematologists. Unfortunately, due to comorbidities and poorer general status, the implementation of intensive treatment approaches with the cytarabine-based regimens and autologous stem cell transplantation is generally not possible, and the disease remains incurable, especially in elderly patients. Areas covered: In this paper, the authors discuss the therapeutic options available for older patients with MCL in the first line and relapsed/refractory settings, indicating new therapeutic options, which may achieve longer remissions and overall survival. Expert opinion: Although great progress has been made in the treatment of MCL in recent years, there remains a need for new treatment lines which can allow improved patient outcomes. Novel agents targeting altered the signal transduction pathways in MCL cells may offer more promise than traditional chemotherapy or immunochemotherapy and are currently being tested in clinical trials.
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- Piotr Smolewski
- Department of Experimental Hematology, Medical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland
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- Department of Hematology, Medical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland
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- Department of Hematology, Medical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland
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He J, Hajj KA, Knapp CM, Whitehead KA. Development of a clinically relevant chemoresistant mantle cell lymphoma cell culture model. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2019; 244:865-872. [PMID: 31208205 DOI: 10.1177/1535370219857594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mantle cell lymphoma is an aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that claims the lives of tens of thousands of people every year. Although combination chemotherapy treatments such as CHOP have yielded promising outcomes in the clinic, the development of chemoresistance in patients has limited their long-term success. The lack of in vitro chemoresistance models has limited our ability to understand the mechanisms by which cells develop resistance, and thus our ability to develop novel therapeutics to overcome this issue. Here, we describe the development of a clinically relevant chemoresistant mantle cell lymphoma model using the JeKo-1 cell line. This was achieved through a stepwise treatment selection strategy using gradually increasing concentrations of CHOP. We show that resistant JeKo-1 cells display strong recovery and fast proliferation after treatment with an IC50 dose of CHOP. We also found that resistant JeKo-1 cells overexpress three oncogenes implicated in the development of mantle cell lymphoma—Cyclin D1, Mcl-1, and Bcl-2—compared to normal JeKo-1 cells. We anticipate that in vitro models such as this one will enable the discovery of new therapeutic strategies for overcoming chemoresistance and improve clinical outcomes in mantle cell lymphoma patients. Impact statement Mantle cell lymphoma remains one of the deadliest subtypes of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in large part because patients become resistant to frontline chemotherapy. The development of strategies to treat advanced disease will be contingent upon testing in appropriate models. Most in vitro models of resistant mantle cell lymphoma are laboratory grade models that do not recapitulate the low level of chemoresistance typically observed in patients, limiting their utility. This study develops a clinically relevant in vitro model that can be used to establish the mechanisms of resistance and test new therapeutics intended to treat recurrent disease.
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- Jia He
- 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.,2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Leonard JP. De-Cell-eration in Therapy for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:1267-1269. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.00445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- John P. Leonard
- Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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Crombie JL, Armand P. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma: Genetic Classification and Its Implications for Prognosis and Treatment. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2019; 33:575-585. [PMID: 31229155 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is characterized by both clinical and molecular heterogeneity. Despite efforts to tailor therapy for individual patients, treatment remains uniform and a subset of patients have poor outcomes. The past decade has witnessed a dramatic expansion of our understanding of the genomic underpinnings of this disease, especially with the application of next-generation sequencing. In this review, the authors highlight the current genomic landscape of DLBCL and how this information provides a potential molecular framework for precision medicine-based strategies in this disease.
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- Jennifer L Crombie
- Medical Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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- Medical Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Nowakowski GS, Feldman T, Rimsza LM, Westin JR, Witzig TE, Zinzani PL. Integrating precision medicine through evaluation of cell of origin in treatment planning for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Blood Cancer J 2019; 9:48. [PMID: 31097684 PMCID: PMC6522601 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-019-0208-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Precision medicine is modernizing strategies for clinical study design to help improve diagnoses guiding individualized treatment based on genetic or phenotypic characteristics that discriminate between patients with similar clinical presentations. Methodology to personalize treatment choices is being increasingly employed in clinical trials, yielding favorable correlations with improved response rates and survival. In patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), disease characteristics and outcomes may vary widely, underscoring the importance of patient classification through identification of sensitive prognostic features. The discovery of distinct DLBCL molecular subtypes based on cell of origin (COO) is redefining the prognosis and treatment of this heterogeneous cancer. Owing to significant molecular and clinical differences between activated B-cell-like (ABC)- and germinal center B-cell-like (GCB)-DLBCL subtypes, COO identification offers opportunities to optimize treatment selection. Widespread adoption of COO classification would greatly improve treatment and prognosis; however, limitations in interlaboratory concordance between immunohistochemistry techniques, cost, and availability of gene expression profiling tools undermine universal integration in the clinical setting. With advanced methodology to determine COO in a real-world clinical setting, therapies targeted to specific subtypes are under development. The focus here is to review applications of precision medicine exemplified by COO determination in DLBCL patients.
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- Division of Lymphoma, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Liu Y, Barta SK. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: 2019 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment. Am J Hematol 2019; 94:604-616. [PMID: 30859597 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 263] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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DISEASE OVERVIEW Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma originating from the germinal center, and it represents a heterogeneous group of diseases with variable outcomes that are differentially characterized by clinical features, cell of origin (COO), molecular features, and most recently, frequently recurring mutations. DIAGNOSIS DLBCL is ideally diagnosed from an excisional biopsy of a suspicious lymph node, which shows sheets of large cells that disrupt the underlying structural integrity of the follicle center and stain positive for pan-B-cell antigens, such as CD20 and CD79a. COO is determined by immunohistochemical stains, while molecular features such as double-hit or triple-hit disease are determined by fluorescent in situ hybridization analysis. Commercial tests for frequently recurring mutations are currently not routinely used to inform treatment. RISK STRATIFICATION Clinical prognostic systems for DLBCL, including the rituximab International Prognostic Index, age-adjusted IPI, and NCCN-IPI, use clinical factors for the risk stratification of patients, although this does not affect the treatment approach. Furthermore, DLBCL patients with non-germinal center B-cell (GCB)-like DLBCL (activated B-cell like and unclassifiable) have a poorer response to up-front chemoimmunotherapy (CI) compared to patients with GCB-like DLBCL. Those with c-MYC-altered disease alone and in combination with translocations in BCL2 and/or BCL6 (particularly when the MYC translocation partner is immunoglobulin) respond poorly to up-front CI and salvage autologous stem cell transplant at relapse. RISK-ADAPTED THERAPY This review will focus on differential treatment of DLBCL up-front and at the time of relapse by COO and molecular features.
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- Yang Liu
- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Department of Hematology and Oncology Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Division Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Robak T, Smolewski P, Robak P, Dreyling M. Mantle cell lymphoma: therapeutic options in transplant-ineligible patients. Leuk Lymphoma 2019; 60:2622-2634. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2019.1605511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Tadeusz Robak
- Department of Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Medicine III, University Hospital Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany
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Hayano A, Takashima Y, Yamanaka R. Cell-type-specific sensitivity of bortezomib in the methotrexate-resistant primary central nervous system lymphoma cells. Int J Clin Oncol 2019; 24:1020-1029. [PMID: 30993483 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01451-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methotrexate (MTX) is used in first-line treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), but most cases result in relapse-acquired resistance to MTX. However, only few studies have reported on internal changes and chemotherapies in PCNSL. METHODS In this study, we generated two MTX-resistant PCNSL cell lines, designated MTX-HKBML and MTX-TK, in addition to a MTX-resistant Burkitt lymphoma cell line, designated MTX-RAJI. We examined gene expression changes and drug sensitivity to a proteasome inhibitor, bortezomib, in these cells. RESULTS Cytotoxic tests revealed that the 50% inhibitory concentration for MTX in MTX-HKBML is markedly higher than that in the other two cell lines. Expression of the genes in MTX and folate metabolisms, including gamma-glutamyl hydrolase and dihydrofolate reductase, are upregulated in both MTX-HKBML and MTX-TK, whereas the gene expression of folylpolyglutamate synthetase, thymidylate synthase, and methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 1 were upregulated and downregulated in MTX-HKBML and MTX-TK, respectively, on the other hand, bortezomib sensitivity was observed in MTX-TK, as compared with control TK, but not in MTX-HKBML. CONCLUSION These results indicate the cell-type-specific changes downstream of metabolic pathways for MTX and folate, bortezomib sensitivity, and purine and pyrimidine syntheses, in each PCNSL cell line. The MTX-resistant lymphoma cell lines established may be useful for in vitro relapse models for MTX and development of salvage chemotherapy and drug discovery.
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- Azusa Hayano
- Laboratory of Molecular Target Therapy for Cancer, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Target Therapy for Cancer, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Target Therapy for Cancer, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan.
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Dahi PB, Moskowitz CH, Giralt SA, Lazarus HM. Novel agents may positively impact chemotherapy and transplantation in subsets of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Expert Rev Hematol 2019; 12:407-418. [PMID: 30884247 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2019.1596793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Introduction: Molecular and biologic heterogeneity in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) has resulted in a broad range of clinical outcomes. While standard frontline chemoimmunotherapy cures majority of patients with DLBCL, treatment failure in certain DLBCL subsets remains high. Prognosis in these patients is dismal. Therefore, optimization of front-line therapy, as well as development of more effective salvage treatments, is an unmet medical need. Areas covered: This article reviews the treatment advances in DLBCL with novel and targeted agents that are aimed to improve efficacy especially in those with high-risk features. Expert opinion: Incorporation of novel therapies such as immunomodulatory agents and Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors in the treatment of higher-risk DLBCL subgroups have shown to be effective; however, confirmatory data are required to change the standard of care. While autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy targeting CD19-positive B-cells have revolutionized the outcomes of refractory DLBCL, the complexity of its production, post-infusion care, and the associated cost, currently has limited its use to select academic centers in the US. A multitude of other targeted agents and combinations as well as cellular and immunotherapeutic agents are under investigation.
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- Parastoo B Dahi
- a Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine , Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , NY , New York , USA.,b Weill Cornell Medical College , NY , New York , USA
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- c Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center , University of Miami , Coral Gables , FL , USA
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- a Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine , Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , NY , New York , USA.,b Weill Cornell Medical College , NY , New York , USA
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- d Case Comprehensive Cancer Center , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , OH , USA
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Sun M, Zhang H. Therapeutic antibodies for mantle cell lymphoma: A brand-new era ahead. Heliyon 2019; 5:e01297. [PMID: 31016256 PMCID: PMC6475712 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a heterogeneous aggressive disease and remains incurable with current chemotherapies. The development of monoclonal antibody (mAb) has led to substantial achievement in immunotherapeutic strategies for B-cell lymphomas including MCL. Nonetheless, progress in the clinical use of mAbs is hindered by poor efficacy, off-target toxicities and drug resistance. Thus, novel mAbs engineering and approaches to improve target specificity and enhance affinity and potency are required. In this review, we highlight the latest advances of therapeutic antibodies in MCL, alone or in combination with other strategies and agents, with a particular focus on the current challenges and future prospective.
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- Ming Sun
- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming, Yunnan, 650031, China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming, Yunnan, 650031, China
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Mantle cell lymphoma is a relatively new recognized hematological malignant disease, comprising of 2.5–6% non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. The complexity of its clinical presentations (nodular pattern, diffuse pattern, and blastoid variant), variety in disease progression, and treatment response, make this disease a research focus to both experimental oncology and clinical oncology. Overexpression of cyclin D1 and chromosome t(11,14) translocation are the known molecular biomarkers of this disease. Mantle cell international prognostic index (MIPI), ki-67 proliferation index, and TP53 mutation are emerging as the prognostic biomarkers. Epigenetic profile variance and SOX11 gene expression profile correlate with treatment response. Over the years, the treatment strategy has been gradually evolving from combination chemotherapy to combination of targeted therapy, epigenetic modulation therapy, and immunotherapy. In a surprisingly short period of time, FDA specifically approved 4 drugs for treating mantle cell lymphoma: lenalidomide, an immunomodulatory agent; Bortezomib, a proteasome inhibitor; and Ibrutinib and acalabrutinib, both Bruton kinase inhibitors. Epigenetic agents (e.g. Cladribine and Vorinostat) and mTOR inhibitors (e.g. Temsirolimus and Everolimus) have been showing promising results in several clinical trials. However, treating aggressive variants of this disease that appear to be refractory/relapse to multiple lines of treatment, even after allogeneic stem cell transplant, is still a serious challenge. Developing a personalized, precise therapeutic strategy combining targeted therapy, immunotherapy, epigenetic modulating therapy, and cellular therapy is the direction of finding a curative therapy for this subgroup of patients.
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Ye H, Desai A, Zeng D, Romaguera J, Wang ML. Frontline Treatment for Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Oncologist 2018; 23:1337-1348. [PMID: 29895632 PMCID: PMC6291324 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The natural history of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) undergoing chemotherapy is a cyclical pattern of remission followed by recurrence of disease due to acquired chemotherapy resistance. The median age of the occurrence of MCL is 65 years, so half of the newly diagnosed MCL patients are considered "elderly." The tolerance to long-term chemotherapy in elderly patients is decreased; hence, the response to frontline therapy used is of paramount importance. We hope that our review may guide clinicians in treating such populations in a more personalized and evidence-based manner.In the older patients with risk variables, frontline treatment is determined according to different body status of fit, unfit or compromised, and frail. In the fit patients, the pursuit of remission and prolongation of survival might currently justify the use of more intense and toxic therapies. For unfit or compromised older patients, disease control needs to be prioritized, maintaining a balance between the benefits and toxicities of the treatment. For frail patients, tolerance of treatment and minimizing myelotoxicity should be the primary focus. "Chemotherapy-free" regimens are likely to be considered as the first-line strategy for this population. On the other hand, in the older MCL population without risk variables, observation or "watch and wait" can prevent overtreatment. Furthermore, more clinical trials and research studies on novel agents and targeted therapies need to be translated into the general population to provide optimal treatment and to guide personalized treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This review emphasizes the importance of frontline therapies for older MCL patients. MCL patients commonly experience a cyclical pattern of remission followed by recurrence of disease due to acquired chemotherapy resistance. As a special population, elderly patients have various comorbidities and decreased organ function, which may reduce the chances of undergoing treatment for recurrent disease. Thus, this older population of patients with MCL should be treated separately and exceptionally. So far, systematic reviews with regard to frontline treatment for older patients with MCL have not been encountered, but the hope is that this review may guide clinicians in treating such populations in a more personalized and evidence-based manner.
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- Haige Ye
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Robak T, Jin J, Pylypenko H, Verhoef G, Siritanaratkul N, Drach J, Raderer M, Mayer J, Pereira J, Tumyan G, Okamoto R, Nakahara S, Hu P, Appiani C, Nemat S, Cavalli F, Van Hoof A, Sheliga A, Teixeira A, Tomita A, Rocafiguera AO, Suvorov A, Kuzmin A, Khojasteh A, Mezlini A, Golenkov A, Bosly A, Belch A, Van De Velde A, Illes Á, Mukhopadhyay A, Meddeb B, De Prijck B, Garichochea B, Undar B, Gabarrón C, Cao C, Souza C, Farber C, Won Suh C, Burcoveanu CI, Cebotaru CL, Truica CL, Maruyama D, Belada D, Ben Yehuda D, Udovitsa D, Dolores, Morra E, Späth-Schwalbe E, Gonzalez-Barca E, Osmanov E, Capote FJ, Offner F, Cardenas G, Heß G, Manikhas G, Babu G, Rekhtman G, Rossi G, Marques H, Bumbea H, Wang H, Huang H, Choi I, Bulavina I, Lysenko I, Avivi I, Kryachok I, Zaucha JM, Novak J, Díaz J, Demeter J, Alexeeva J, Zhu J, Vilchevskaya K, Ishizawa K, Mauricio K, Tobinai K, Ando K, Abdulkadryrov K, Shih LY, Kuzina L, Gumus M, De Wit M, Capra M, Marques M, Golubeva M, Ojeda-Uribe M, Kyselyova M, Taniwaki M, Federico M, Crump M, Baccarani M, Ogura M, Egyed M, Udvardy M, Kurosawa M, Uike N, Khuageva N, Shpilberg O, Gladkov O, Samoilova O, Serduk O, Santi P, Zachee P, Kaplan P, Stoia R, Gressin R, Arranz R, Greil R, Grosicki S, Cancelado S, Nair S, Le Gouill S, Van Steenweghen S, Yoon SS, Chuncharune S, Scheider T, Shimoyama T, Liu T, Kinoshita T, Uchida T, Bunworasate U, Vitolo U, Pavlov V, Phooshkooru VR, Lima V, Merkulov V, Nawarawong W, Hong X, Ke X, Terui Y, Tee Goh Y, Maeda Y, Shi Y, Dunaev Y, Lorie Y, Wang Z, Shen Z, Borbenyi Z, Gasztonyi Z, Masliak Z. Frontline bortezomib, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (VR-CAP) versus rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) in transplantation-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma: final overall survival results of a randomised, open-label, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol 2018; 19:1449-1458. [DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(18)30685-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Aberrant Activation of NF-κB Signalling in Aggressive Lymphoid Malignancies. Cells 2018; 7:cells7110189. [PMID: 30380749 PMCID: PMC6262606 DOI: 10.3390/cells7110189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Lymphoid malignancies frequently harbor genetic mutations leading to aberrant activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling; in normal cells, this pathway has important roles in the control of cell growth, survival, stress responses, and inflammation. Malignancies with mutations in NF-κB pathway components can derive from all cell stages of mature B-cell development; however, aberrant NF-κB activity is particularly prevalent in aggressive subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. NF-κB activation is mediated by two separate pathways, the canonical and alternative pathway, and five downstream transcription factor subunits. Recent findings implicate a predominant role for distinct NF-κB pathways and subunits in certain lymphoma subtypes and myeloma; findings which are complemented by the realization that individual NF-κB subunits can have unique, non-redundant biological roles in the putative tumor precursor cells, including activated B cells, germinal center B cells and plasma cells. The knowledge gained from these studies may be exploited for the development of therapeutic strategies to inhibit aberrant NF-κB activity at the level of the transcription-factor subunits and their target genes, as global inhibition of the pathway is toxic. Here, we provide an overview on the role of aberrant NF-κB activation in aggressive lymphoid malignancies and discuss the potential importance of individual NF-κB subunits in the pathogenesis of tumor subtypes.
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