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De Michieli L, Stoppa G, Sinigiani G, Previato L, Lorenzoni G, Salvalaggio A, Berno T, Perazzolo Marra M, Briani C, Iliceto S, Biggeri A, Catelan D, Cipriani A. Hospitalization-based epidemiology of systemic and cardiac amyloidosis in the Veneto Region, Italy. Int J Cardiol 2024; 400:131804. [PMID: 38262481 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.131804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
Abstract
AIM Defining the epidemiology of systemic and cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a contemporary challenge. The present study aimed to estimate incidence and time trends in amyloidosis-related hospitalizations (AH) in Veneto Region (5 million inhabitants, Northeastern Italy). METHODS International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) codes were used to identify AH in Veneto from 2010 to 2020. AH were defined as any hospitalization with a discharge summary reporting an ICD-9 code for systemic amyloidosis. Hospitalization for CA was defined as records with ICD-9 code for systemic amyloidosis and ICD-9 code for heart failure,cardiomyopathy or arrhythmia. Hospital/outpatient encounters for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) surgeries also were extracted. AH incidence was estimated using a buffer of 5 years. RESULTS In the time range 2015-2020, the incidence rate of AH was 23.5 cases per 106 (95% confidence interval, CI, 21.8; 25.3), mainly affecting patients>65 years (76.2%) and males (63.5%), with a progressively increasing trend (percent annual increase 17%, 95% CI 12; 22%). The 10 year prevalence of AH in 2020 was 124.5 per 106 (95% CI 114.9; 134.8). In 2020, annual hospitalized prevalent cases of CA were about 70% of all cases (159/228), mainly patients >65 years and males. Among patients with multiple CTS surgeries, a subsequent code for cardiac disease was found in 913 after a median of 3.9 years, more frequently in men than in women (463/6.526 7.1% versus 450/11.406 3.9%). CONCLUSIONS In Veneto, we recorded a significantly increasing trend in the incidence of AH, with concordant increasing prevalence estimates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Laura De Michieli
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Padova Neuroscience Center (PNC), University of Padua, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Italy
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- Ematology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy.
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Danesin N, Scapinello G, Del Prete D, Naso E, Berno T, Visentin A, Bonaldi L, Martines A, Bertorelle R, Vianello F, Gurrieri C, Zambello R, Castellani C, Fedrigo M, Rizzo S, Angelini A, Trentin L, Piazza F. When Waldenström macroglobulinemia hits the kidney: Description of a case series and management of a "rare in rare" scenario. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2024; 7:e2062. [PMID: 38662353 PMCID: PMC11044914 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.2062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Renal injury related to Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) occurs in approximately 3% of patients. Kidney biopsy is crucial to discriminate between distinct histopathological entities such as glomerular (amyloidotic and non-amyloidotic), tubulo-interstitial and non-paraprotein mediated renal damage. In this context, disease characterization, management, relationship between renal, and hematological response have been poorly explored. We collected clinical, genetic and laboratory data of seven cases of biopsy-proven renal involvement by WM managed at our academic center and focused on three cases we judged paradigmatic discussing their histopathological patterns, clinical features, and therapeutic options. CASE In this illustrative case series, we confirm that serum creatinine levels and 24 h proteinuria are parameters that when altered should prompt the clinical suspicion of WM-related renal involvement, even if at present there are not precise cut-off levels recommending the execution of a renal biopsy. In our series AL Amyloidosis (n = 3/7) and tubulo-interstitial infiltration by lymphoma cells (n = 3/7) were the two more represented entities. BTKi did not seem to improve renal function (Case 1), while bortezomib-based regimens demonstrated a beneficial activity on the hematological and organ response, even when used as second-line therapy after chemoimmunotherapy (Case 3) and also with coexistence of anti-MAG neuropathy (Case 2). In case of poor response to bortezomib, standard chemoimmunotherapy (CIT), such as rituximab-bendamustine, represents an effective option (Case 1, 6, and 7). In our series, CIT generates durable responses more frequently in cases with amyloidogenic renal damage (Case 1, 5, and 7). CONCLUSION In this illustrative case series, we confirm that serum creatinine levels and 24 h proteinuria are parameters that when altered should prompt the clinical suspicion of WM-related renal involvement, even if at present there are not precise cut-off levels recommending the execution of a renal biopsy. Studies with higher numerosity are needed to better clarify the pathological and clinical features of renal involvement during WM and to determine the potential benefit of different therapeutic regimens according to the histopathological subtypes.
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- Nicolò Danesin
- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of OncologyIOV‐IRCCSPadovaItaly
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of OncologyIOV‐IRCCSPadovaItaly
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of OncologyIOV‐IRCCSPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
- Veneto Institute of Molecular MedicineFondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica AvanzataPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
- Veneto Institute of Molecular MedicineFondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica AvanzataPadovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public HealthUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public HealthUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public HealthUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public HealthUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
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- Hematology Unit, Department of MedicineUniversity of PadovaPadovaItaly
- Veneto Institute of Molecular MedicineFondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica AvanzataPadovaItaly
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Napolitano A, De Michieli L, Sinigiani G, Berno T, Cipriani A, Spiezia L. Thromboembolic and Bleeding Events in Transthyretin Amyloidosis and Coagulation System Abnormalities: A Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6640. [PMID: 37892778 PMCID: PMC10607836 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a group of diseases caused by the deposition of insoluble fibrils derived from misfolded transthyretin, which compromises the structure and function of various organs, including the heart. Thromboembolic events and increased bleeding risk are among the most important complications of ATTR, though the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Transthyretin plays a complex role in the coagulation cascade, contributing to the activation and regulation of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems. The prevalence of atrial fibrillation, cardiac mechanical dysfunction, and atrial myopathy in patients with ATTR may contribute to thrombosis, though such events may also occur in patients with a normal sinus rhythm and rarely in properly anticoagulated patients. Haemorrhagic events are modest and mainly linked to perivascular amyloid deposits with consequent capillary fragility and coagulation anomalies, such as labile international-normalised ratio during anticoagulant therapy. Therefore, it is paramount to carefully stratify the thrombotic and haemorrhagic risks, especially when initiating anticoagulant therapy. Our review aims to ascertain the prevalence of thromboembolic and haemorrhagic events in ATTR and identify potential risk factors and predictors and their impact on antithrombotic therapy.
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- Angela Napolitano
- General Internal Medicine & Thrombotic and Haemorrhagic Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sciences & Public Health, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy; (L.D.M.); (G.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sciences & Public Health, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy; (L.D.M.); (G.S.); (A.C.)
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- Haematology Unit, Department of Medicine, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sciences & Public Health, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy; (L.D.M.); (G.S.); (A.C.)
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- General Internal Medicine & Thrombotic and Haemorrhagic Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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De Michieli L, De Gaspari M, Sinigiani G, Lupi A, Vedovelli L, Salvalaggio A, Della Barbera M, Rizzo S, Pilichou K, Cecchin D, Briani C, Gregori D, Tarantini G, Berno T, Trentin L, Basso C, Corrado D, Iliceto S, Perazzolo Marra M, Cipriani A. Chest pain in cardiac amyloidosis: occurrence, causes and prognostic significance. Int J Cardiol 2023; 389:131204. [PMID: 37481000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chest pain is experienced by patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA), but a systematic investigation of its frequency, underlying etiologies and clinical significance is lacking. METHODS Clinical, echocardiographic, laboratory characteristics, available coronary arteries imaging and endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) findings of 174 patients with CA (n = 104 with transthyretin, ATTR; n = 70 with light chains, AL) were analyzed. RESULTS Chest pain was reported in 66 (38%) CA patients. Compared to those without, patients with chest pain had more frequently a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) (27% vs 15%, p = 0.048) and heart failure (HF) symptoms (62% vs 43%, p = 0.015), higher high sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI, 101 vs 65 ng/L, p = 0.032) and higher brain natriuretic peptide (597 vs 407 ng/L, p = 0.024). Among CA patients with chest pain undergoing coronary arteries imaging (n = 37), obstructive CAD was detected in 14 (38%), 13 of whom with ATTR-CA. Of these 37 patients, EMB was available in 10 and vascular/perivascular amyloid deposition was detected in 4/5 (80%) of AL-CA patients and 1/5 ATTR-CA. Among patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (n = 22), obstructive CAD was detected in 9/17 (53%) ATTR-CA and 0/5 AL-CA; hs-cTnI levels were similar between those with and without obstructive CAD. During a follow-up of 17 (8-34) months, chest pain was a significant predictor of HF hospitalization (HR1.86, 95% CI 1.02-3.39, p = 0.042), even after adjustment for CA subtype and CAD. CONCLUSION Chest pain is a common symptom in patients with CA, reflects a more advanced cardiac impairment and predicts future HF hospitalization. The etiology of chest pain seems to differ, with obstructive CAD more frequent in ATTR-CA whilst amyloid vascular/perivascular involvement more common in AL-CA.
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- Laura De Michieli
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Italy; Padova Neuroscience Center (PNC), University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Nuclear Medicine Unit, University-Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Hematology And Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Hematology And Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Italy; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Italy.
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De Michieli L, Sinigiani G, De Gaspari M, Branca A, Rizzo S, Basso C, Trentin L, Iliceto S, Perazzolo Marra M, Cipriani A, Berno T. Light-chain cardiac amyloidosis for the non-expert: pearls and pitfalls. Intern Emerg Med 2023; 18:1879-1886. [PMID: 37338717 PMCID: PMC10543940 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-023-03335-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an uncommon, progressive, and fatal disease; the two main forms that can affect the heart are transthyretin CA and light chain CA (AL-CA). AL-CA is a medical urgency for which a diagnostic delay can be catastrophic for patients' outcome. In this manuscript, we focus on the pearls and pitfalls that are relevant to achieve a correct diagnosis and to avoid diagnostic and therapeutical delays. Through the aid of three unfortunate clinical cases, some fundamental diagnostic aspects are addressed, including the following: first, a negative bone scintigraphy does not exclude CA, with patients with AL-CA frequently showing no or mild cardiac uptake, and its execution should not delay hematological tests; second, fat pad biopsy does not have a 100% sensitivity for AL amyloidosis and, if negative, further investigations should be performed, particularly if the pre-test probability is high. Third, Congo Red staining is not sufficient to reach a definitive diagnosis and amyloid fibrils typing with mass spectrometry, immunohistochemistry, or immunoelectron microscopy is crucial. To achieve a timely and correct diagnosis, all the necessary investigations must be performed, always considering the yield and diagnostic accuracy of each examination.
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- Laura De Michieli
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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Danesin N, Lo Schirico M, Scapinello G, Grassi A, Riva M, Berno T, Branca A, Visentin A, Carraro M, Pavan L, Manni S, Bonaldi L, Martines A, Bertorelle R, Vianello F, Gurrieri C, Briani C, Zambello R, Trentin L, Piazza F. Waldenström Macroglobulinemia in Very Elderly (≥75-year-old) Patients: A 33-year-retrospective Cohort Study in an Italian University Hospital. Hemasphere 2023; 7:e964. [PMID: 37799344 PMCID: PMC10550041 DOI: 10.1097/hs9.0000000000000964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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- Nicolò Danesin
- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- San Bortolo Hospital, Hematology and Cell Therapy Division, Vicenza, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padova, Italy
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Angotzi F, Petrella M, Berno T, Binotto G, Bonetto G, Branca A, Carraro M, Cavaretta CA, Cellini A, D’Amore F, Forlani L, Gianesello I, Gurrieri C, Imbergamo S, Lessi F, Maroccia A, Mazzetto F, Pavan L, Pezone S, Piazza F, Pravato S, Ruocco V, Scapinello G, Vianello F, Zambello R, Zatta I, Zoletto S, Padoan A, Trentin L, Visentin A. Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab as pre-exposure prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with hematological malignancies. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1212752. [PMID: 37427126 PMCID: PMC10324575 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1212752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
The approved combination of Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab has been shown to decrease the rate of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients at increased risk of inadequate response to vaccination. However, Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab was tested in a few studies that included patients with hematological malignancies, even if this population has shown an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes following infection (with high rates of hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and mortality) and poor significant immunization following vaccines. We performed a real-life prospective cohort study to evaluate the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection following pre-exposure prophylaxis with Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab in anti-spike seronegative patients compared to a cohort of seropositive patients who were observed or received a fourth vaccine dose. We recruited 103 patients with a mean age of 67 years: 35 (34%) received Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab and were followed from March 17, 2022, until November 15, 2022. After a median follow-up of 4.24 months, the 3-month cumulative incidence of infection was 20% versus 12% in the Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab and observation/vaccine groups respectively (HR 1.57; 95% CI: 0.65-3.56; p = 0.34). In this study, we report our experience with Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab and a tailored approach to SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention in patients with hematological malignancies during the SARS-CoV-2 omicron surge.
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- Francesco Angotzi
- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Integrated Diagnostic Medicine, Laboratory Medicine Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Briani C, Ferrari S, Berno T, Visentin A, Cacciavillani M, Cavallaro T, Fedrigo M, Rizzo S, Salvalaggio A, Trentin L, Piazza F. Peripheral neuropathy as clinical onset of monoclonal IgM/k-related amyloidosis. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2023. [PMID: 36859783 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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AIM Neuropathy is a frequent complication of Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM), the most common being a demyelinating polyneuropathy with anti-myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG) antibodies, but also cryoglobulins, vasculitis, neurolymphomatosis, and amyloidosis. We describe a patient with IgM/kappa WM who presented with a severe, not length-dependent, peripheral neuropathy as clinical onset of IgM/kappa-related amyloidosis. METHODS A 69-year-old woman came to our attention for weight loss, gait imbalance and sensory loss at upper limbs. In her medical history, she was in hematological follow-up for WM, and had undergone left carpal tunnel release. At neurological evaluation she had weakness and loss of sensation at upper limbs up to the elbows, more at the left side, gait was unsteady with right foot drop. Hypotrophy and areflexia were present at four limbs. Sensory loss and vibration sense were dramatically reduced. She underwent extensive diagnostic workup. RESULTS Laboratory workup revealed an IgM/kappa monoclonal paraprotein of 16 g/L and increased NT-proBNP; anti-MAG antibodies were absent. Bone marrow biopsy demonstrated a population of neoplastic B-lymphocytes. Total-body CT scan and echocardiogram were negative. Neurophysiology revealed a symmetric, no length dependent sensory-motor polyneuropathy Periumbilical fat biopsy was positive for amyloid. Sural nerve biopsy detected amyloid in the wall of an epineurial vein. CONCLUSIONS This case report describes a rare and unusual manifestation of IgM-related AL amyloidosis in WM. The patient presented with a subacute clinically asymmetric neuropathy with no pain or dysautonomic features as clinical onset of IgM/kappa-related amyloidosis. Sural nerve biopsy was crucial for the diagnosis.
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- Chiara Briani
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Fregnani A, Saggin L, Gianesin K, Quotti Tubi L, Carraro M, Barilà G, Scapinello G, Bonetto G, Pesavento M, Berno T, Branca A, Gurrieri C, Zambello R, Semenzato G, Trentin L, Manni S, Piazza F. CK1α/RUNX2 Axis in the Bone Marrow Microenvironment: A Novel Therapeutic Target in Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14174173. [PMID: 36077711 PMCID: PMC9454895 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable disease for which novel therapeutic approaches targeting the malignant cells and the associated bone disease are urgently needed. CK1α is a protein kinase that plays a crucial role in the signaling network that sustains plasma cell (PC) survival and bone disease. This protein regulates Wnt/β-catenin signaling, which is fundamental for both MM cell survival and mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) osteogenic differentiation. In this study, we investigated its involvement in MM–MSC cross-talk. We found that, by lowering CK1α expression levels in co-cultures of MM and MSC cells, expression of RUNX2—the master regulator of osteogenic differentiation—was regulated differently in the two cell types. Our data suggest the possibility of using a specific CK1α inhibitor as part of a novel therapeutic approach to selectively kill malignant PCs and overcome the blocking of osteogenic differentiation induced by MM cells in MSCs. Abstract Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell (PC) neoplasm, which also displays pathological bone involvement. Clonal expansion of MM cells in the bone marrow causes a perturbation of bone homeostasis that culminates in MM-associated bone disease (MMABD). We previously demonstrated that the S/T kinase CK1α sustains MM cell survival through the activation of AKT and β-catenin signaling. CK1α is a negative regulator of the Wnt/β-catenin cascade, the activation of which promotes osteogenesis by directly stimulating the expression of RUNX2, the master gene regulator of osteoblastogenesis. In this study, we investigated the role of CK1α in the osteoblastogenic potential of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and its involvement in MM–MSC cross-talk. We found that CK1α silencing in in vitro co-cultures of MMs and MSCs modulated RUNX2 expression differently in PCs and in MSCs, mainly through the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Our findings suggest that the CK1α/RUNX2 axis could be a potential therapeutic target for constraining malignant PC expansion and supporting the osteoblastic transcriptional program of MSCs, with potential for ameliorating MMABD. Moreover, considering that Lenalidomide treatment leads to MM cell death through Ikaros, Aiolos and CK1α proteasomal degradation, we examined its effects on the osteoblastogenic potential of MSC compartments.
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- Anna Fregnani
- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (F.P.); Tel.: +39-049-7923263 (S.M. & F.P.); Fax: +39-049-7923250 (S.M. & F.P.)
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Laboratory of Myeloma and Lymphoma Pathobiology, Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), 35129 Padova, Italy
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (F.P.); Tel.: +39-049-7923263 (S.M. & F.P.); Fax: +39-049-7923250 (S.M. & F.P.)
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De Michieli L, Licchelli L, Sinigiani G, Berno T, Barbera MD, Rizzo S, Basso C, Marra MP, Iliceto S, Cipriani A. 325 Dealing with cardiac amyloidosis diagnosis: keep calm and use the magnifying glasses! Eur Heart J Suppl 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab142.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Methods and results
Case report— male, 71 years old. Past medical history—arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, tobacco abuse. COPD on nocturnal CPAP therapy. Rheumatic polymyalgia on steroid therapy. Previous unprovoked deep vein thrombosis on anticoagulation with rivaroxaban. Bilateral carpal tunnel surgeries 8 years ago. Spontaneous left biceps tendon rupture 4 year ago. IgA kappa monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Mild interventricular septum (IVS) hypertrophy on echocardiography since 2018. In 2019 IVS was 18 mm with granular sparkling appearance. In February 2020 he was hospitalized for initial heart failure and COPD exacerbation. In 2021 he developed worsening dyspnoea. He underwent cardiological evaluation in a spoke hospital and a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) suggested infiltrative cardiomyopathy. Bone scintigraphy showed moderate cardiac uptake (Perugini Score 2). Following haematological evaluation, fat pad biopsy was performed, and amyloid was detected on Congo red staining. Classification of the amyloid fibril protein was not performed. Bone marrow biopsy, even though of suboptimal quality, was negative for amyloid and for plasma cellular infiltration. Bone marrow aspirate showed 11% of plasma cells and multiple myeloma was therefore hypothesized. Recent medical history—he was evaluated in our Cardiac Amyloid Outpatient Clinic in May 2021. He was symptomatic for dyspnoea (NYHA class III) and exercise intolerance, diffuse osteo-muscolar pain, and extremities paresthesia. His blood pressure was on the low side of normality with necessity of anti-hypertensive therapy downgrading. Signs and symptoms of hematological disease were not present. We required to analyse the fat pad specimen in order to perform amyloid fibril protein typing; with immunoelectron microscopy, transthyretin (TTR) was identified as the amyloid fibrils precursor (no light chains could be identified). We considered performing endomyocardial biopsy to exclude the coexistence of ATTR amyloidosis and light chains (AL) amyloidosis in the heart but, given the history, clinical picture, and fat pad biopsy results, we felt that cardiac ATTR was the most probable diagnosis and we decided to proceed with a close cardiological and haematological follow-up. TTR genetic testing is ongoing.
Conclusions
ATTR cardiac amyloidosis is an emerging cause of heart failure, especially with preserved ejection fraction, in the older population. However, these patients frequently present with dysproteinemias and bone marrow abnormalities, up to multiple myeloma, raising the issue of differential diagnosis between ATTR and AL amyloidosis. According to the latest European Consensus Document, in the presence of cardiac uptake at bone scintigraphy (Grades 1–3) and positive haematologic tests, histological confirmation (usually cardiac) is necessary to subtype amyloid infiltration. In our case, the patient had positive Congo Red-stained fat pad biopsy, but the typing of the amyloid deposition was not performed. After referral to a Center with a Cardiac Amyloid Outpatient Clinic with a specialized Pathology Unit, we could further proceed with diagnostic workup and identify the amyloid deposition as ATTR; of note, fat pad biopsy is positive in just 15–25% of ATTR amyloidosis. Moreover, close collaboration with Hematology was necessary to assess the risk of AL amyloidosis and to provide a close and targeted follow-up. Endomyocardial biopsy was not performed after consideration of the various elements suggestive for ATTR cardiac amyloidosis, but the patient will be evaluated periodically and closely to potentially reassess this decision.
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- Laura De Michieli
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Italy
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Licchelli L, De Michieli L, Sinigiani G, Da Pozzo S, Barbera MD, Rizzo S, Cecchin D, Berno T, Cipriani A. 188 Disarming the bomb in AL amyloidosis: a case report. Eur Heart J Suppl 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab142.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Aims
Light-chain amyloidosis (AL) is a rapidly progressive systemic disease commonly involving also the myocardium, with poor outcome if lately diagnosed and treated. Clinical presentation can be widely varied, ranging from unapparent disease with soft symptoms to acute heart failure syndromes, requiring urgent therapies and supports.
Methods and results
A 52-year-old women came to our outpatient cardiomyopathy clinic because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) suspicion. Family history included a paternal cousin with diagnosis of unspecified cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrest. Her medical history was unremarkable until few months ago, when she started to complain with palpitations and asthenia. Given that both electrocardiogram and echocardiogram had previously showed signs of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, she was referred to us for HCM evaluation. Our physical examination was unremarkable, in particular there were no signs of central or peripheral venous congestion. Electrocardiogram showed a diffuse strain pattern with inferolateral ST-depression and T-wave inversion. Echocardiogram showed a thicked interventricular septum (17 mm), a pseudo-normal transmitral filling pattern with mild increase of LV filling pressure (E/E′ 11), a severely dilated left atrium (51 ml/mq). To complete the diagnostic path for HCM, we asked for a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), which two months later gave to us the diagnosis of myocardial amyloid infiltration. The diagnosis was quite surprising, because the patient was fine, 6 min walking test assessed a good functional capacity (500 m), no heart failure signs were recorded. So, we sent the patient to perform bone scintigraphy, which showed Perugini 0 uptake, and blood exam, showing, instead, rise of lambda free light chains, cardiac troponin (41.5 ng/l) and NTproBNP (5318 ng/l). Patient was urgently referred to haematologists, who using bone marrow and fat pad biopsy diagnosed a multiple myeloma with stage IV sec. Mayo AL amyloidosis. (Cy)BorD therapy was started, reaching a complete response in 4 months.
Conclusions
Diagnosis of AL amyloidosis is tricky due to heterogeneous clinical onset and multi-organ involvement. Cardiologist community should be aware of this condition, phenotypically mimicking HCM, but with very different management, in order to favour early diagnosis, prompt referral and treatment initiation. This case teaches that only 1. clinical awareness and 2. multidisciplinary approach can lead to disarm the bomb in AL amyloidosis.
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- Luca Licchelli
- Cardiology Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Italy
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Licchelli L, De Michieli L, Sinigiani G, Berno T, Previato L, Iliceto S, Cipriani A. 193 Epidemiological trend of amyloidosis and its association with cardiovascular conditions: a single-center report. Eur Heart J Suppl 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Despite improved awareness and advances in cardiac imaging, cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a substantially underdiagnosed disease. ATTRwt amyloidosis may be responsible for as many as 30% of HF with preserved ejection fraction in patients >75 years old. Contemporary estimates of its epidemiology in Italy are poorly provided. The aim of this study is to retrospectively analyse yearly inpatient claims consistent with amyloidosis in a single centre of Veneto region (Azienda Ospedaliera—Università di Padova).
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Inpatient claims were counted in the series in each year if they had at least 1 principal or secondary International Classification of Diseases, Ninth revision—clinical modification (ICD-9, CM) code for amyloidosis (27730-27739), from January 2009 to February 2021. Primary outcome was to clarify if an increase in claims went hand in hand with novel and wider awareness of the disease. Secondary outcome was to identify major comorbidities determining or accompanying acute conditions leading to hospitalization.
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During the study period, there was a total of 328 claims containing ICD9-CM code for amyloidosis; 139 of them (42%) registered before 2015, 189 (58%) after 2015. Mean number of hospitalizations increased during time, starting from 20 claims per year between 2009 and 2015, to 36.8 from 2015 to 2020 (excluded current year). Considering main discharge diagnosis, 84 (25.6%) was related to cardiological condition, of them 56 (66%) was about acute or acute on chronic heart failure, 9 (10.7%) to arrhythmias, both brady- and tachyarrhythmia, 6 (7.1%) to coronary disease, 4 (4.8%) to aortic stenosis. The other most frequent discharge diagnoses, 36 (10.9%) were due to neurological condition, mostly neurovascular disease, 26 (7.9%) were due to haematological disease, mostly multiple myeloma, 14 (4.2%) were about nephrological condition, mostly related to advanced or pre-dialysis renal disease. Regarding related discharge diagnoses, the most frequent were cardiological conditions, appearing in 205 (62.5%) claims. 128 (62.4%) of them were due to acute or chronic heart failure, 10 (4.1%) to brady-tachyarrhythmias, 9 (4.4%) to ischaemic heart disease, and 6 (2.9%) to aortic valve disease. About other associated conditions reported in ICD9-CM codes used 84 (25.6%) were related to haematological diseases, 68 (20.7%) to neurological disease, 52 (15.8%) to renal disease, 23 (7%) to gastroenterological diagnoses (mostly GI bleeding).
Conclusions
Over the last years, there have been a substantial increase in amyloidosis diagnosis in our centre. This appears to go hand in hand with an increase in clinicians’ CA awareness, as confirmed by the fact that main discharge diagnosis is related to cardiac condition, and more specifically heart failure. Heart is again the most important comorbidity in patients hospitalized for other conditions, mostly related to nephrological, neurological, haematological affections confirming its role as main prognostic determinant in a complex disease, and the necessity to search for it, find it and quickly cure it.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università Di Padova
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- Internal Medicine Clinic 1, Azienda Ospedale Università Di Padova
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Riva M, Berno T, Cipriani A, Altinier S, Fedrigo M, Noventa F, Adami F. Dealing With High-Risk AL Amyloidosis Patients: A Single Hematologic Center Experience. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk 2021; 21:e970-e974. [PMID: 34489209 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the feasibility and the results of Bortezomib-based treatment of "high-risk" AL-amyloidosis patients in a hematology ward. METHODS We report on 52 high-risk amyloidosis patients treated with first-line bortezomib-based chemotherapy. RESULTS At day 30 from the beginning of the therapy, 23 patients (44%) achieved a hematological response (complete response plus very good partial response); 14 patients (27%) achieved a partial response; 15 patients (29%) were non-responders. After a median follow-up of 28.5 months, the survival rates were 18/23 (78%) for responders; 9/14 (64%) for partial responders and 3/15 (20%) for nonresponders with a median overall survival of 43, 24 and 11 months, respectively (log-rank test: P < .001). NHYA class I-II, NTproBNP < 6500 ng/L, the hematologic response, and the partial hematological response at day 30 independently predicted the survival. There has been no significant difference (P = .173) in survival between revised Mayo stage III and IV patients although there was a trend toward a better prognosis for Mayo stage III. A suboptimal hematological response at day 30 allowed a later organ response in 12/14 patients (85%) even without therapy change and no modification of the hematological status. CONCLUSIONS These results show that high-risk AL-amyloidosis patients can be managed safely and effectively in a hematology ward. A partial hematologic response may herald a later better response, organ response, and can allow a subsequent second-line therapy and a good survival.
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- Marcello Riva
- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, Padova University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine, Padova University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padova University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Unit - Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padova University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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Barilà G, Pavan L, Vedovato S, Berno T, Lo Schirico M, Arangio Febbo M, Teramo A, Calabretto G, Vicenzetto C, Gasparini VR, Fregnani A, Manni S, Trimarco V, Carraro S, Facco M, Piazza F, Semenzato G, Zambello R. Treatment Induced Cytotoxic T-Cell Modulation in Multiple Myeloma Patients. Front Oncol 2021; 11:682658. [PMID: 34211851 PMCID: PMC8239308 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.682658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The biology of plasma cell dyscrasias (PCD) involves both genetic and immune-related factors. Since genetic lesions are necessary but not sufficient for Multiple Myeloma (MM) evolution, several authors hypothesized that immune dysfunction involving both B and T cell counterparts plays a key role in the pathogenesis of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of cornerstone treatments for Multiple Myeloma into immune system shaping. A large series of 976 bone marrow samples from 735 patients affected by PCD was studied by flow analysis to identify discrete immune subsets. Treated MM samples displayed a reduction of CD4+ cells (p<0.0001) and an increase of CD8+ (p<0.0001), CD8+/DR+ (p<0.0001) and CD3+/CD57+ (p<0.0001) cells. Although these findings were to some extent demonstrated also following bortezomib treatment, a more pronounced cytotoxic polarization was shown after exposure to autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) and Lenalidomide (Len) treatment. As a matter of fact, samples of patients who received ASCT (n=110) and Len (n=118) were characterized, towards untreated patients (n=138 and n=130, respectively), by higher levels of CD8+ (p<0.0001 and p<0.0001, respectively), CD8+/DR+ (p=0.0252 and p=0.0001, respectively) and CD3+/CD57+ cells (p<0.0001 and p=0.0006, respectively) and lower levels of CD4+ lymphocytes (p<0.0001 and p=0.0005, respectively). We demonstrated that active MM patients are characterized by a relevant T cell modulation and that most of these changes are therapy-related. Current Myeloma treatments, notably ASCT and Len treatments, polarize immune system towards a dominant cytotoxic response, likely contributing to the anti-Myeloma effect of these regimens.
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- Gregorio Barilà
- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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Milani P, Fazio F, Basset M, Berno T, Larocca A, Foli A, Riva M, Benigna F, Oliva S, Nuvolone M, Rodigari L, Petrucci MT, Merlini G, Palladini G. High rate of profound clonal and renal responses with daratumumab treatment in heavily pre-treated patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis and high bone marrow plasma cell infiltrate. Am J Hematol 2020; 95:900-905. [PMID: 32282971 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Daratumumab demonstrated activity in the treatment of AL amyloidosis in two recently concluded phase II clinical trials in relapsed and refractory patients. Its role in upfront therapy is under evaluation in a phase III study. In this report we evaluated the safety and efficacy of 28-day cycles of daratumumab (single agent or combined with bortezomib or lenalidomide) in 72 previously treated patients with multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis. Fifty (69%) were refractory to the last line of therapy. After eight infusions of daratumumab, 59 patients (82%) achieved a hematologic response, with 12 (16%) complete responses (CRs) and 30 (42%) very good partial responses (VGPRs). After 16 infusions, the quality of response improved with 22 patients (30%) achieving CR and 21 (29%) attaining VGPR. Cardiac response was observed in 11 of 37 evaluable patients (29%) and renal response in 23 of 38 patients (60%). Daratumumab is highly effective in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis and high bone marrow plasma cell burden. Renal responses, which are usually rare in this setting, were frequently observed.
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- Paolo Milani
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of Translational and Precision MedicineSapienza University Rome Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of HematologyUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Myeloma Unit, Division of HematologyUniversity of Torino, Azienda Ospedaliero‐Universitaria Cittá Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino Turin Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of HematologyUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Myeloma Unit, Division of HematologyUniversity of Torino, Azienda Ospedaliero‐Universitaria Cittá Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino Turin Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoUniversity of Pavia Pavia Italy
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Barilà G, Bonaldi L, Grassi A, Martines A, Liço A, Macrì N, Nalio S, Pavan L, Berno T, Branca A, Calabretto G, Carrino M, Teramo A, Manni S, Piazza F, Semenzato G, Zambello R. Identification of the true hyperdiploid multiple myeloma subset by combining conventional karyotyping and FISH analysis. Blood Cancer J 2020; 10:18. [PMID: 32066724 PMCID: PMC7026173 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-020-0285-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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- Gregorio Barilà
- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Hematology and Clinical Immunology section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy.
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Berno T, Riva M, Fedrigo M, Naso A, Anglani M, Briani C, Adami F. Immunomodulatory drugs in plasma cell diseases: everything has its price. Leuk Lymphoma 2019; 61:206-208. [PMID: 31502492 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2019.1657574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Tamara Berno
- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Cardiovascular Pathology and Pathological Anatomy Unit, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Neuroradiology Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Neurology Unit, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Padova School of Medicine and Surgery, Padova, Italy
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Angelini A, Zanco F, Castellani C, Di Francesco A, Della Barbera M, Vescovo GM, Berno T, Fedrigo M. Cardiac amyloidosis: a review of the literature and a practical approach for the clinicians. Ital J Med 2019. [DOI: 10.4081/itjm.2019.1149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Amyloidosis is a group of progressive and devastating disorders resulting from misfolded proteins extracellular deposition into tissues. When deposition of fibrils occurs in cardiac tissues, this systemic disease can lead to a very poor prognosis. In this review, we focused on the most common types of cardiac amyloidosis and their treatments. Early diagnosis remains critically important, and here we reviewed the diagnostic methods adopted starting from the non-invasive imaging techniques to more invasive approaches, and the typing of precursor proteins. Typing the different misfolding proteins is mandatory since therapy differs accordingly and thus guiding therapy. We highlighted the most updated and recent treatment strategies to cure amyloidosis.
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Alderighi C, Baritussio A, De Lazzari M, Collevecchio A, Giorgi B, Quaia E, Tarantini G, Berno T, Babuin L, Basso C, Iliceto S, Marra MP. P110Twin CMRs, the same diagnosis? Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jez110.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- C Alderighi
- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Division of Radiology Department of Medicine University, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Division of Radiology Department of Medicine University, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Medicine, Hematology Section and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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- University of Padova, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padua, Italy
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Bedogni A, Bettini G, Bedogni G, Basso D, Gatti D, Valisena S, Brunello A, Sorio M, Berno T, Giannini S, Navaglia F, Plebani M, Nocini PF, Blandamura S, Saia G, Bertoldo F. Is vitamin D deficiency a risk factor for osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with cancer? A matched case-control study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2019; 47:1203-1208. [PMID: 30929994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE A previous case-control histomorphometric study showed higher odds of osteomalacia in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia and may therefore be involved in the pathogenesis of BRONJ. The present case-control study aimed at testing such hypothesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS BRONJ+ and BRONJ- patients treated with bisphosphonates were matched by sex (same) and age (within 5 years). Serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-OH-D), parathyroid hormone, bone alkaline phosphatase, total procollagen type 1 amino-terminal propeptide, carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks, Dickkopf WNT signaling pathway inhibitor 1 and sclerostin were measured. RESULTS The main outcome was vitamin D deficiency defined as 25-OH-D < 50 nmol/l. A total of 51 BRONJ+ and 73 BRONJ- patients were studied. The frequency (95% CI) of vitamin D deficiency was 59% (45%-72%) in BRONJ+ and 62% (48%-75%) in BRONJ- patients. This amounts to a difference of -3% (-22%-16%, p = 0.77) for BRONJ+ patients. Serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and parathyroid hormone were similar in BRONJ+ and BRONJ- patients. Among the bone metabolism markers, only sclerostin differed between the two groups, being higher in BRONJ+ patients. CONCLUSION The present matched case-control study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is not a risk factor for BRONJ.
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- Alberto Bedogni
- Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neuroscience-DNS, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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- Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neuroscience-DNS, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Liver Research Center, Basovizza, Trieste, Italy
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- Unit of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Service of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Unit of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neuroscience-DNS, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Barilà G, Compagno N, Liço A, Berno T, Bonaldi L, Teramo A, Manni S, Branca A, Frigo AC, Cinetto F, Piazza F, Semenzato G, Zambello R. Severe infections unrelated to neutropenia impact on overall survival in multiple myeloma patients: results of a single centre cohort study. Br J Haematol 2019; 186:e13-e17. [PMID: 30854624 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Gregorio Barilà
- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS-Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Unit, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Haematology and Clinical Immunology Section, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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Riva M, Lessi F, Berno T, Visentin A, Campagnolo M, Semenzato G, Adami F, Briani C. Bortezomib-based regimens in patients with POEMS syndrome: a case series in newly diagnosed and relapsed patients. Leuk Lymphoma 2019; 60:2067-2070. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2018.1564048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Marcello Riva
- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Haematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova Padova, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Vertolli U, Berno T, Riva M, Adami F, Angelini A, Calò LA. A unique case of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis following dexamethasone/bortezomib/thalidomide treatment for myeloma. Nephrology (Carlton) 2018; 23:1065-1067. [DOI: 10.1111/nep.13249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Ugo Vertolli
- Department of Medicine, Nephrology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac; Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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Hildebrandt GC, Berno T, Gurule A, Mohan M, Yoon D, Salama M, Zangari M. Effect of low‐dose bortezomib on bone formation in smouldering multiple myeloma. Br J Haematol 2018; 184:308-310. [DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Myeloma Institute University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock AR USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
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- Myeloma Institute University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock AR USA
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- Myeloma Institute University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock AR USA
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- Department of Pathology University of Utah Salt Lake City UT USA
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- Myeloma Institute University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock AR USA
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Lacognata C, Crimì F, Guolo A, Varin C, De March E, Vio S, Ponzoni A, Barilà G, Lico A, Branca A, De Biasi E, Gherlinzoni F, Scapin V, Bissoli E, Berno T, Zambello R. Diffusion-weighted whole-body MRI for evaluation of early response in multiple myeloma. Clin Radiol 2017; 72:850-857. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2017.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Visentin A, Imbergamo S, Frezzato F, Pizzi M, Bertorelle R, Scomazzon E, Berno T, Riva M, Piva E, Facco M, Piazza F, Semenzato G, Trentin L. Bendamustine plus rituximab is an effective first-line treatment in hairy cell leukemia variant: a report of three cases. Oncotarget 2017; 8:110727-110731. [PMID: 29299182 PMCID: PMC5746417 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.21304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Hairy cell leukemia variant (HCLv) is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder classified as a provisional entity in the 2016 WHO Classification of Lymphoid Tumors. HCLv is characterized by unfavorable prognosis, low complete remission rates and limited disease control following classical hairy cell leukemia-based regimens. In this study, we report 3 cases of elderly patients with treatment-naive, TP53 un-mutated HCLv, who were effectively treated with four cycles of bendamustine plus rituximab. The regimen was completed in all the patients with acceptable toxicity. All patients achieved a complete clinical response with no evidence of residual disease at bone marrow biopsy and flow-cytometry examination. After a median follow-up of 19 months, the 3 subjects are still in complete remission. In this work, bendamustine plus rituximab proved to be an effective and feasible first-line treatment strategy for elderly patients with TP53 un-mutated HCLv.
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- Andrea Visentin
- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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- General Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Diagnostic Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCSS, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unity of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Centro di Eccellenza per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata, Padua, Italy
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Teramo A, Barilà G, Calabretto G, Ercolin C, Lamy T, Moignet A, Roussel M, Pastoret C, Leoncin M, Gattazzo C, Cabrelle A, Boscaro E, Teolato S, Pagnin E, Berno T, De March E, Facco M, Piazza F, Trentin L, Semenzato G, Zambello R. STAT3 mutation impacts biological and clinical features of T-LGL leukemia. Oncotarget 2017; 8:61876-61889. [PMID: 28977911 PMCID: PMC5617471 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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STAT3 mutations have been described in 30-40% of T-large granular lymphocyte (T-LGL) leukemia patients, leading to STAT3 pathway activation. Considering the heterogeneity of the disease and the several immunophenotypes that LGL clone may express, the aim of this work was to evaluate whether STAT3 mutations might be associated with a distinctive LGL immunophenotype and/or might be indicative for specific clinical features. Our series of cases included a pilot cohort of 101 T-LGL leukemia patients (68 CD8+/CD4- and 33 CD4+/CD8±) from Padua Hematology Unit (Italy) and a validation cohort of additional 20 patients from Rennes Hematology Unit (France). Our results indicate that i) CD8+ T-LGL leukemia patients with CD16+/CD56- immunophenotype identify a subset of patients characterized by the presence of STAT3 mutations and neutropenia, ii) CD4+/CD8± T-LGL leukemia are devoid of STAT3 mutations but characterized by STAT5b mutations, and iii) a correlation exists between STAT3 activation and presence of Fas ligand, this molecule resulting highly expressed in CD8+/CD16+/CD56- patients. Experiments with stimulation and inhibition of STAT3 phosphorylation confirmed this relationship. In conclusion, our data show that T-LGL leukemia with specific molecular and phenotypic patterns is associated with discrete clinical features contributing to get insights into molecular bases accounting for the development of Fas ligand-mediated neutropenia.
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- Antonella Teramo
- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Hematology, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Department of Clinical Hematology, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Biology Department, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Biology Department, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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Binotto G, March ED, Quinto A, Nabergoj M, Imbergamo S, Branca A, Berno T, Boscaro E, Castelli M, Riva M, Zambello R, Vianello F, Semenzato G. Expansion of Bone Marrow NK Lymphocytes is Associated with Higher Probability of Response to Azacitidine Treatment and Survival Benefit. Leuk Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(17)30338-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dalla Torre C, Zambello R, Cacciavillani M, Campagnolo M, Berno T, Salvalaggio A, De March E, Barilà G, Lico A, Lucchetta M, Ermani M, Briani C. Lenalidomide long-term neurotoxicity. Neurology 2016; 87:1161-6. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000003093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mian M, Tinelli M, DE March E, Turri G, Meneghini V, Pescosta N, Berno T, Marabese A, Mondello P, Patriarca F, Pizzolo G, Semenzato G, Cortelazzo S, Zambello R. Bortezomib, Thalidomide and Lenalidomide: Have They Really Changed the Outcome of Multiple Myeloma? Anticancer Res 2016; 36:1059-1065. [PMID: 26976998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) has significantly improved, although the disease remains incurable. Prospective clinical trials evaluating the impact on outcome of new drugs such as proteasome inhibitors or immunomodulating agents are limited since they are not able to reflect the clinical routine and available retrospective data are not detailed enough to directly evaluate the value of new drugs. To address these information gaps, we performed a retrospective real-life analysis. We retrospectively assessed 949 patients treated for multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia at three Italian cancer centers in the years 1979-2014. Clinical features at the time of diagnosis were consistent with what was observed in clinical routine. A total of 39% of patients underwent high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). The median overall survival (OS) of the whole group was 5.4 years and ranged from 3.4 years for patients who did not receive at least one of the new drugs compared to 5.9 years in the other patients (p<0.001). The improvement in OS due to administration of new drugs was also observed among different prognostic sub-groups such as age, Durie and Salmon stage, international staging system and renal impairment. Availability of new drugs significantly improved survival of patients who underwent ASCT and also those who did not. In conclusion, we provided evidence that the advent of the new drugs drastically improved the outcome of patients with MM, also in cases with poor risk at the time of diagnosis. ASCT is still of major importance in the treatment of this disease. Nevertheless, MM remains incurable and new therapeutic approaches are warranted.
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- Michael Mian
- Department of Hematology & Center of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Ospedale di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy Department of Internal Medicine V (Haematology and Oncology), Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Hematology & Center of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Ospedale di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Hematology & Center of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Ospedale di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Clinical Institute Humanitas-Gavazzeni, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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Zambello R, Bonaldi L, Berno T, Martines A, Sechettin E, De March E, Branca A, Lico A, Minotto C, Briani C, Gurrieri C, Temporin F, Battistutta C, Piazza F, Cavraro M, Trentin L, Semenzato G. Cytogenetic Impact on Lenalidomide Treatment in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Real-Life Evaluation. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk 2015; 15:592-8. [PMID: 26141212 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2015.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this retrospective real-life study in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients, we analyzed clinical and biologic features distinguishing patients with rapidly progressing disease while receiving lenalidomide therapy from those without progression. PATIENTS AND METHODS According to time of stopping lenalidomide, patients were subdivided into 3 groups: early stop (ES) (n = 23), when therapy was discontinued within 6 months; intermediate (INT) (n = 23), when therapy was stopped between 7 to 24 months; and long survival (LS) (n = 45), when therapy was maintained for more than 2 years. The median age of the whole cohort was 70 years (range, 42-85 years); 40% had an International Staging System score of 2 or 3. RESULTS High-risk cytogenetic findings, including 1q gain, was reported in 65% ES, 43% INT, and 21% LS. Overall response rate was 63%, with median progression-free survival and overall survival of 33 and 56 months, respectively. CONCLUSION Although high-risk cytogenetic findings negatively affect progression-free survival and overall survival, 28% of cytogenetic high-risk patients experienced long survival, provided that lenalidomide therapy was not discontinued, thus pointing to the role of maintenance therapy in this subset of patients.
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- Renato Zambello
- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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Gattazzo C, Teramo A, Passeri F, De March E, Carraro S, Trimarco V, Frezzato F, Berno T, Barilà G, Martini V, Piazza F, Trentin L, Facco M, Semenzato G, Zambello R. Detection of monoclonal T populations in patients with KIR-restricted chronic lymphoproliferative disorder of NK cells. Haematologica 2014; 99:1826-33. [PMID: 25193965 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2014.105726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The etiology of chronic large granular lymphocyte proliferations is largely unknown. Although these disorders are characterized by the expansion of different cell types (T and natural killer) with specific genetic features and abnormalities, several lines of evidence suggest a common pathogenetic mechanism. According to this interpretation, we speculated that in patients with natural killer-type chronic lymphoproliferative disorder, together with natural killer cells, also T lymphocytes undergo a persistent antigenic pressure, possibly resulting in an ultimate clonal T-cell selection. To strengthen this hypothesis, we evaluated whether clonal T-cell populations were detectable in 48 patients with killer immunoglobulin-like receptor-restricted natural killer-type chronic lymphoproliferative disorder. At diagnosis, in half of the patients studied, we found a clearly defined clonal T-cell population, despite the fact that all cases presented with a well-characterized natural killer disorder. Follow-up analysis confirmed that the TCR gamma rearrangements were stable over the time period evaluated; furthermore, in 7 patients we demonstrated the appearance of a clonal T subset that progressively matures, leading to a switch between killer immunoglobulin-like receptor-restricted natural killer-type disorder to a monoclonal T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia. Our results support the hypothesis that a common mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders.
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- Cristina Gattazzo
- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Padua University School of Medicine Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), Padua, Italy
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Zangari M, Berno T, Yang Y, Zeng M, Xu H, Pappas L, Tricot G, Kamalakar A, Yoon D, Suva LJ. Parathyroid hormone receptor mediates the anti-myeloma effect of proteasome inhibitors. Bone 2014; 61:39-43. [PMID: 24389365 PMCID: PMC3967551 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2013.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2013] [Revised: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Clinically significant serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) variations have been reported in multiple myeloma (MM) patients treated with proteasome inhibitors. To elucidate the association between serum PTH variations and proteasome inhibition in MM, the effect of PTH and PTHR1 ligands on the proteasome inhibitors bortezomib and carfilzomib in vitro and in vivo was determined. The MM cell lines ARP1, OC1 and 5TGM1 expressed mRNA and protein encoding PTH receptor 1 (PTHR1). Treatment of 5TGM1 cells with either PTH(1-34), bortezomib or carfilzomib alone dose-dependently inhibited 5TGM1 cell proliferation. However, treatment with the potent PTHR1 antagonist [TYR34]PTH(7-34) (PTH(7-34)) had no significant effect on myeloma cell proliferation and cell viability. In contrast, when used in combination with bortezomib or carfilzomib, PTH(7-34) treatment significantly reduced the bortezomib or carfilzomib-associated decrease in cell proliferation. Treatment of the C57BL/KaLwRij mouse myeloma model with either bortezomib or carfilzomib provided a significantly prolonged survival benefit compared to controls (p=0.04; p=0.01 respectfully). This potent anti-myeloma effect was completely abrogated by concomitant treatment with PTH(7-34). These results suggest an important role of the PTHR1 in the anti-myeloma effect of proteosome inhibition.
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- University of Utah, Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- University of Utah, Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- University of Utah, Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- University of Utah, Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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- Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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Briani C, Torre CD, Campagnolo M, Lucchetta M, Berno T, Candiotto L, Padua L, Ermani M, Cavaletti G, Zambello R. Lenalidomide in patients with chemotherapy-induced polyneuropathy and relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: results from a single-centre prospective study. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2013; 18:19-24. [PMID: 23521639 DOI: 10.1111/jns5.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lenalidomide, an immunomodulatory drug used in myeloma therapy, has been claimed to be less neurotoxic than thalidomide, but evidence is still weak. We prospectively assessed lenalidomide safety in myeloma patients to evaluate whether it would induce or modify a previously ensued chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Thirty consecutive patients (17 men, mean age 63.7 ± 9.4) previously treated with bortezomib and/or thalidomide and starting on lenalidomide (25 mg/day for 21-day cycles) for relapsed or refractory myeloma were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 months from the beginning of lenalidomide with Total Neuropathy Score clinical version (TNSc), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status, and numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain. TNSc >2 was considered significant for CIPN. TNSc changes of at least 4 points from baseline value were considered clinically relevant. At baseline 16 of the 30 patients (53.3%) had CIPN (mean TNSc 5.8, range 3-15). After 6 months, 13 patients were unchanged, 1 improved, and 2 worsened. After 12 months the patient who had improved persisted stable, and the two who had worsened returned to TNSc baseline value. The 14 patients without CIPN at baseline did not develop neuropathy. NRS and ECOG performance status persisted unchanged. Our results demonstrate lenalidomide safety and very low neurotoxicity also in patients with pre-existing CIPN treated for 1 year.
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- Chiara Briani
- Department of Neurosciences, Neurological, Psychiatric, Sensorial, Reconstructive and Rehabilitative Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Benedetti L, Facco M, Franciotta D, Dalla Torre C, Campagnolo M, Lucchetta M, Boscaro E, Ermani M, Del Sette M, Berno T, Candiotto L, Zambello R, Briani C. NK cells and their receptors in naive and rituximab-treated patients with anti-MAG polyneuropathy. J Neurol Sci 2013; 331:86-9. [PMID: 23764364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 05/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Natural killer (NK) cells can bridge innate and acquired immunity, and play a role in autoimmunity. A few studies evaluated the distribution of NK cells and the expression of their receptors in chronic immune-mediated demyelinating polyneuropathies. We investigated NK cell distribution and NK cell receptor expression in 20 naïve patients with anti-MAG polyneuropathy (MAG-PN). METHODS Using flow cytometry, we analysed NK cells and a series of NK cell receptors in the peripheral blood of patients with MAG-PN, and, as controls, in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating peripheral polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and in healthy subjects. Six MAG-PN patients were also tested after rituximab treatment. RESULTS At baseline the percentage of NK cells did not differ among the groups. KIR2DL2 receptor expression in MAG-PN patients was higher, andCD94/NKG2A receptor expression in both MAG-PN and CIDP patients was lower than in healthy controls. These abnormalities did not correlate with any clinical or demographic variable. No modification was found after rituximab therapy. CONCLUSIONS The data suggest that MAG-PN shows abnormalities in NK cell receptors that characterise other autoimmune diseases, and cannot help in differential diagnosis with CIDP. The impairment of the relevant CD94/NKG2A inhibitory pathway, which might play a central role in the development and perpetuation of MAG-PN, warrants further functional investigations.
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Berno T, Zhan F, Tricot G, Fink L, Zangari M. Mechanisms of Thrombosis in Paraproteinemias: The Effects of Immunomodulatory Drugs. Semin Thromb Hemost 2012; 38:768-79. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Tamara Berno
- Myeloma Program, Division of Hematology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Myeloma Program, Division of Hematology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Holden Cancer Center's Bone Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- Myeloma Program, Division of Hematology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Identifying the best gene expression pattern associated with low-risk disease in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) is important to direct clinical treatments. The MM Survival Index14 (MMSI14) was developed from GEP data sets of 22 normal plasma cells (NPC), 5 MM cell lines (MMCL), 44 monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), and 351 newly diagnosed MM patients. R/bioconductor and siggenes package were used to obtain heatmap, boxplot and histogram whose results were then analyzed by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Fourteen genes associated with low-risk disease in MM were identified. We validated the disease prognostic power of MMSI14 with an independent data set of other 214 newly diagnosed MM patients and also compared our model with the 70-gene, the 8-subgroup, IFM15, and HMCLs7 models. Survival analysis showed that a low MMSI14 signature was associated with longer survival. Applying MMSI14 to independent data sets, we were able to classify 39% of patients as low-risk, with a survival probability of more than 90% at 60 months. Multiple clinical parameters confirmed significant correlation between low- and high-risk subgroups defined by MMSI14. Comparing previously published models to the same data sets the MMSI14 model retained the best prognostic value. We have developed a new gene model (MMSI14) for defining low-risk, newly diagnosed MM. The multivariate comparative analysis confirmed that MMSI14 is the best available model to predict clinical outcome in MM patients.
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- Tiehua Chen
- Molecular Medicine Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
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Talamo G, Rakszawski KL, Rybka WB, Dolloff NG, Malysz J, Berno T, Zangari M. Effect of time to infusion of autologous stem cells (24 vs. 48 h) after high-dose melphalan in patients with multiple myeloma. Eur J Haematol 2012; 89:145-50. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2012.01795.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Cancer Institute; Hershey; PA; USA
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- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Cancer Institute; Hershey; PA; USA
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- Blood/Marrow and Myeloma Program; University of Utah; Salt Lake City; UT; USA
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- Blood/Marrow and Myeloma Program; University of Utah; Salt Lake City; UT; USA
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Zangari M, Aujay M, Zhan F, Hetherington KL, Berno T, Vij R, Jagannath S, Siegel D, Keith Stewart A, Wang L, Orlowski RZ, Belch A, Jakubowiak A, Somlo G, Trudel S, Bahlis N, Lonial S, Singhal S, Kukreti V, Tricot G. Alkaline phosphatase variation during carfilzomib treatment is associated with best response in multiple myeloma patients. Eur J Haematol 2011; 86:484-7. [PMID: 21477075 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2011.01602.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway regulates bone formation through osteoblast differentiation. We analyzed variation alkaline phosphatase (ALP) during carfilzomib treatment. Data from 38 patients enrolled in the PX-171-003 and 29 patients in PX-171-004 studies, for patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma, were analyzed. All patients received 20 mg/m(2) of carfilzomib on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of a 28-day cycle. Sixty-seven patients from ALP data were evaluable. In PX-171-003, the ORR (>PR) was 18% and the clinical benefit response (CBR; >MR) was 26%, while in PX-171-004, the ORR was 35.5% overall and 57% in bortezomib-naive patients. ALP increment from baseline was statistically different in patients who achieved ≥ VGPR compared with all others on Days 1 (P = 0.0049) and 8 (P = 0.006) of Cycle 2. In patients achieving a VGPR or better, ALP increased more than 15 units per liter at Cycle 2 Day 1 over baseline. An ALP increase over the same period of time was seen in 26%, 13% and 11% of patients achieving PR, MR, and SD, respectively. This retrospective analysis of patients with relapsed or refractory myeloma treated with single-agent carfilzomib indicates that early elevation in ALP is associated with subsequent myeloma response.
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- Maurizio Zangari
- Division of Hematology, University of Utah, Blood/Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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Zangari M, Berno T, Zhan F, Boucher KM, Tricot G, Fink L. Activated protein C resistance as measured by residual factor V after Russell's viper venom and activated protein C treatment analyzed as a continuous variable in multiple myeloma and normal controls. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2011; 22:420-3. [PMID: 21537162 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0b013e3283464f6a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been described in multiple myeloma patients, particularly when exposed to immunomodulatory drugs. Epidemiological studies have shown that monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) patients also have an increased risk of VTE compared with normal individuals. Acquired activated protein C resistance (APC-R) is an independent risk factor for VTE in hematologic malignancies. We reviewed the records of patients with multiple myeloma and MGUS for APC-R by PEFAKIT APC-R test and compared them to normal individuals. We excluded from the analysis patients with a documented factor V Leiden mutation. The PEFAKIT APC-R is a plasma-based functional prothrombin assay based on ratio of patient clotting time with and without APC. Thirty-three MGUS and 93 multiple myeloma patients were compared with 39 normal individuals. Baseline characteristics from the three groups were similar in terms of age, sex, and performance status. The median APC-R for multiple myeloma, MGUS, and controls were 1, 1.06, and 1.1, respectively. Multiple myeloma patients compared to normal individuals had significantly shorter APC-R (P=0.0012). No significant difference was observed between MGUS and normal individuals (P=0.17). After analyzing APC-R values and multiple coagulation parameters, a significant inverse correlation was found between APC-R and fibrinogen (P=0.0000001) and D-dimer (P=0.045) serum levels and a direct correlation with prothrombin time value (P=0.034). The Pefakit APC-R test measured as continuous variable shows a statistically significant decrease in patients with myeloma compared to normal individuals.
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- Maurizio Zangari
- Myeloma Program, Division of Hematology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
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Zangari M, Berno T, Xiao F, Yang Y, Zen M, Xu H, Pappas L, Shi J, Tricot G, Zhan F. Abstract 5046: Antimyeloma effect of proteasome inhibition and Parathyroid Hormone pathway. Cancer Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.am2011-5046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bone disease is a key feature in multiple myeloma (MM) and can impact substantially on patient morbidity and quality-of-life. Our recent studies have demonstrated specific serum Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) variations associated with proteasome inhibitor response in multiple myeloma patients. The rapid increase in PTH observed following bortezomib treatment suggests that the change in PTH could have triggered the significant osteoblastic response and bone anabolism. In this study we have tested the role of PTH and Parathyroid Hormone Receptor 1(PTHR1) after proteasome inhibition in vitro and in a mouse model.The effects of proteasome inhibition, PTH and {[TYR34]bPTH-(7-34)} compound (a specific PTH-(7-34) antagonist) were firstly evaluated at various concentrations and the same compounds and their combinations were also tested on C57BL/KaLwRij mouse model. Cell line viability, mice survival and myeloma response by serum IgG level were recorded. The 5TGM1 cell line was initially derived from a 5T33 myeloma cell line that arose spontaneously in aged C57BL/KaLwRij mice. The C57BL/KaLwRij mouse model is known for its spontaneous susceptibility to develop monoclonal gammopathies. The bone marrow of aging mice shows monoclonal expansion of plasmacells and skeletal radiography reveals osteoporosis with occasional osteolytic lesions. This model has been proved useful in studies on the effect of bisphosphonate in the treatment of bone disease in MM. The inoculation of 5TGM1 cells in the inbred C57BL/KaLwRij is able to rapidly induce a disease with similar features of human myeloma with severe osteolysis and Ig production and also with terminal involvement of nonbone organs including liver and kidney. We have first demonstrated the 5TGM1cell line is sensitivity to proteasome inhibition as well as PTH infusion in a dose-dependent fashion. 5TGM1 cells viability was not affected by exposure to {[TYR34]bPTH-(7-34)} peptide, a specific PTHR1inhibitor. We rather observed a suppression of bortezomib anti-myeloma effect when {[TYR34]bPTH-(7-34)} was used in combination (P = 0.0001).C57BL/KaLwRij mice treated with proteasome inhibitors showed a significantly prolonged survival benefit compared to controls (P = 0.04). When mice were concomitantly treated with a proteasome inhibitor and PTHR1 inhibitor, the survival benefit was completely abrogated. Similar results were observed in the serum IgG2b changes of the different cohorts of mice. The treatment with proteasome inhibitor, PTH or their combination induced a statistically significative decrease of IgG2b levels compared to controls (P = 0.02). These experiments strongly suggest that the proteasome inhibitory effect on myeloma growth in vitro and in mouse model is dependent on the PTHR1 pathway function. These data support a critical role of PTHR1 in the anti-myeloma effect associated with proteasome inhibition
Citation Format: {Authors}. {Abstract title} [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 102nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2011 Apr 2-6; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2011;71(8 Suppl):Abstract nr 5046. doi:10.1158/1538-7445.AM2011-5046
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- 1University of Utah Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT
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- 1University of Utah Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT
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- 1University of Utah Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT
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- 1University of Utah Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT
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- 3Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- 4Tongji University School of Medicine, Department of Hematology 10th People’ s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- 1University of Utah Myeloma Program, Salt Lake City, UT
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Zambello R, Berno T, Cannas G, Baesso I, Binotto G, Bonoldi E, Bevilacqua P, Miorin M, Facco M, Trentin L, Agostini C, Semenzato G. Phenotypic and functional analyses of dendritic cells in patients with lymphoproliferative disease of granular lymphocytes (LDGL). Blood 2005; 106:3926-31. [PMID: 16091452 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2005-05-1972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We investigated whether dendritic cells (DCs) play a role in favoring granular lymphocyte (GL) proliferation in patients with lymphoproliferative disease of granular lymphocytes (LDGL). The presence of in vivo circulating DCs was studied in 11 patients (5 CD3+ and 6 CD3- LDGL). Autologous immature (iDCs) and mature (mDCs) DCs generated in vitro were studied for stimulatory activity on cell proliferation of CD3+ and CD3- GLs. The topographic organization of GLs and DCs was also studied in bone marrow (BM) biopsies. Peripheral blood (PB) CD3- GLs from patients showed significant proliferative activity in the presence of iDCs and mDCs. Conversely, monoclonal CD3+ GLs were unresponsive to autologous and allogeneic PB DCs. Analysis of BM biopsies demonstrated a topographic distribution of DCs and GLs that indicates contact between the 2 cell types. On functional assays, DCs obtained from BM were more efficient than PB DCs in stimulating CD3- GLs, and surprisingly, a low but definite stimulatory effect was demonstrated also on CD3+ GLs. The putative contact between DCs and GLs in the BM and, more crucial, the proliferative response of discrete GL populations to DC stimulation suggest the presence of a specific antigen within BM DCs, providing evidence for a role of DCs in the pathogenesis of LDGL.
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- Renato Zambello
- Padua University School of Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Branch, Italy
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