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CD20 inhibitor

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1d
Real-world outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treated with frontline R-CHOP(-like) regimens in an Asian multi-ethnic population. (PubMed, Ann Hematol)
Our study demonstrates that our local population has similar clinicopathological and prognostic characteristics of DLBCL as compared to global findings. It also highlights the limitations of R-CHOP(-like) regimens in contemporary DLBCL management and therefore an ongoing need for improved therapeutic strategies.
Journal • Real-world evidence • Real-world
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • BCL6 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 6)
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MYC rearrangement + BCL2 rearrangement • MYC rearrangement • BCL6 rearrangement • BCL2 rearrangement
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Rituxan (rituximab) • doxorubicin hydrochloride • cyclophosphamide • etoposide IV • vincristine • prednisone • Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq)
1d
Primary seminal vesicle diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a case report and review of the literatures. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
The patient was treated with six cycles of the R-CHOP regimen (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, prednisone), achieving complete metabolic remission as confirmed by positron emission tomography-computed tomography. Through our literature review of additional six cases of primary seminal vesicle lymphoma, we aim to elucidate the typical clinical presentations, imaging features, pathological characteristics, genetic mutations, and therapeutic strategies, aiming to contribute to better detection and management of this rare malignancy. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges and emphasizes the necessity for heightened clinical suspicion and definitive pathological examination in the management of primary seminal vesicle lymphoma.
Review • Journal
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CD79B (CD79b Molecule)
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CD79B mutation • CD79B mutation
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Rituxan (rituximab) • doxorubicin hydrochloride • cyclophosphamide • vincristine • prednisone
2d
Small intestinal perforation manifesting as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder occurring 23 years after living lung transplantation: a case report (PubMed, Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi)
Complete remission was achieved with a reduced immunomodulatory drug dosage and rituximab therapy. She has been alive for 8 months postoperatively without recurrence. This case suggests that PTLD should be considered in assessing patients presenting with abdominal symptoms following organ transplantation.
Journal • Post-transplantation
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CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1)
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CD20 positive
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Rituxan (rituximab)
3d
KEYNOTE-E64: Phase 1a and Phase 2 Study for Safety, Preliminary Efficacy, PK and PD of ST-067 (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=316, Recruiting, Simcha IL-18, Inc. | Active, not recruiting --> Recruiting | Trial completion date: Jan 2025 --> Dec 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Jun 2025
Enrollment open • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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TMB-H • MSI-H/dMMR • ALK positive • ALK mutation
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • vevoctadekin (ST-067)
4d
Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) and hcl-like disorders: present, emergent treatment options and future directions. (PubMed, Expert Rev Hematol)
The association of Cladribine (CDA) with rituximab (R) is the standard first-line treatment in fit HCL and HCL variant patients. BRAF and BTK inhibitors are options in relapsed/refractory HCL patients. The optimal treatment sequences remain to be determined.
Review • Journal
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MAP2K1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1) • CD123 (Interleukin 3 Receptor Subunit Alpha) • IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha) • IL3RA (Interleukin 3 Receptor Subunit Alpha) • ITGAE (Integrin Subunit Alpha E) • ITGAX (Integrin Subunit Alpha X)
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BRAF V600E • IL2RA expression
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Rituxan (rituximab) • cladribine
4d
New P2 trial
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Rituxan (rituximab)
4d
SA-002804: A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab, Ibrutinib, and Venetoclax in Patients With Richter's Syndrome; (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=15, Active, not recruiting, Bnai Zion Medical Center | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2024 --> Dec 2024
Enrollment closed • Trial primary completion date
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • Imbruvica (ibrutinib) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab)
4d
LIBERIUS: Clinical Study of Divozilimab in Patients With Systemic Scleroderma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=152, Active, not recruiting, Biocad | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Feb 2025 --> Feb 2026
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date
5d
XmAb13676-01: Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of XmAb13676 (Plamotamab) in Patients With CD20-expressing Hematologic Malignancies (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=154, Completed, Xencor, Inc. | Active, not recruiting --> Completed | N=270 --> 154 | Trial completion date: Jan 2025 --> Apr 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Oct 2024 --> Apr 2024
Trial completion • Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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plamotamab (XmAb13676)
5d
Lineage Switch from Therapy-Related B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia to Pure Erythroid Leukemia Following CD20-Directed Immunotherapy: A Mechanism for Immune Escape? (AMP 2024)
Six weeks later, while receiving the CD20-directed immunotherapies glofitamab and obinutuzumab, another bone marrow biopsy revealed eradication of the B-ALL and new involvement by pure erythroid leukemia (PEL). This patient's B-ALL lacked an IGH::BCL2 fusion resulting from t(14; 18), suggesting it did not arise through transformation of his prior FL/DLBCL. Instead, the B-ALL was likely caused by his extensive exposure to genotoxic chemotherapy drugs – including alkylating agents – for his preceding lymphomas. The shared cytogenetic and molecular features between this patient's B-ALL and PEL imply they are clonally related.
IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1) • KMT2A (Lysine Methyltransferase 2A)
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TP53 mutation • KMT2A rearrangement • MLL rearrangement • BCL2 fusion
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TruSight Myeloid Sequencing Panel
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Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)
6d
Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant with Prophylactic Natural Killer DLI for Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and CLL (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=20, Completed, Noah Merin | Active, not recruiting --> Completed | N=30 --> 20 | Trial completion date: Nov 2031 --> Nov 2024
Trial completion • Enrollment change • Trial completion date
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1) • HLA-DRB1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DR Beta 1) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • HLA-DQB1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DQ Beta 1) • HLA-B (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, B)
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Chr del(17p) • Chr del(11q) • Chr t(4;14) • Chr t(14;16) • CD20 expression
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Rituxan (rituximab) • bendamustine • fludarabine IV
6d
ASCT DLBCL: Glofitamab Bridging ASCT for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory DLBCL (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=40, Recruiting, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
New P2 trial
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cytarabine • Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)
8d
Ultra-low-dose rituximab with glucocorticoids in patients with pemphigus study. (ChiCTR2400090625)
P=N/A, N=60, Completed, Shandong Provincial Hospital for Skin Diseases & Shandong First Medical University; Shandong Provincial Hospital for Skin Diseases & Shandong
New trial
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Rituxan (rituximab)
8d
New P4 trial
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2)
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Rituxan (rituximab) • doxorubicin hydrochloride • cyclophosphamide • prednisone
8d
Efficacy and safety of rituximab in preventing the relapsse of autoimmune encephalitis: a randomized controlled trial (ChiCTR2400090303)
P4, N=54, Recruiting, West China Hospital, Sichuan University; West China Hospital, Sichuan University
New P4 trial
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Rituxan (rituximab)
8d
New P3 trial • Metastases
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Rituxan (rituximab)
8d
New P2 trial • Circulating tumor DNA
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Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Brukinsa (zanubrutinib)
8d
Sequential Efgartigimod and Ofatumumab Therapy for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (ChiCTR2400084937)
P2, N=30, Completed, Peking University People's Hospital; Peking University People's Hospital | Not yet recruiting --> Completed
Trial completion
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Arzerra (ofatumumab)
8d
A Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab versus Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Patients (ChiCTR2400083801)
P2, N=132, Completed, Peking University People's Hospital; Department of Neurology, Peking University People’s Hospital | Not yet recruiting --> Completed
Trial completion
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Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
8d
A Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab and Rituximab in the Treatment of Refractory Myasthenia Gravis (ChiCTR2400084422)
P2, N=120, Completed, Peking University People's Hospital; Department of Neurology, Peking University People’s Hospital | Not yet recruiting --> Completed
Trial completion
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Rituxan (rituximab) • Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
8d
A Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab in the Treatment of AchR Antibody Positive Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Patients (ChiCTR2400083807)
P2, N=124, Completed, Peking University People's Hospital; Department of Neurology, Peking University People’s Hospital | Not yet recruiting --> Completed
Trial completion
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Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
10d
Enrollment open
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carboplatin • Rituxan (rituximab) • ifosfamide • etoposide IV • dexamethasone • Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) • Ordspono (odronextamab)
10d
R-Pola-Glo: Rituximab in Combination with Glofitamab and Polatuzumab Vedotin in Patients with Previously Untreated Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma Ineligible for R-CHOP (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=125, Recruiting, Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest | Active, not recruiting --> Recruiting | N=80 --> 125 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2027 --> Apr 2025
Enrollment open • Enrollment change • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy
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Rituxan (rituximab) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq) • Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)
10d
IGM-2323-102: A Phase 1b Study of Imvotamab in Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=40, Recruiting, IGM Biosciences, Inc. | N=24 --> 40 | Trial completion date: Jul 2025 --> May 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Feb 2025 --> May 2025
Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
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imvotamab (IGM-2323)
11d
Efficacy and Safety of Divozilimab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (AQUARELLE) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=105, Active, not recruiting, Biocad | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Apr 2025 --> Sep 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Jan 2025
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
11d
Trial completion date
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Rituxan (rituximab)
11d
Trial completion date • Post-transplantation
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CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1)
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CD20 positive
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Rituxan (rituximab) • Truxima (rituximab-abbs) • Mabtas (rituximab biosimilar)
12d
Epcoritamab in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Richter Syndrome (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=30, Not yet recruiting, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
New P1 trial
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Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)
12d
Glofitamab Induces High Response Rates and Durable Remissions in Patients (Pts) with Heavily Pretreated Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Including Those with a Poor Prognosis: Subgroup Results from a Phase I/II Study (ASH 2024)
All pts received obinutuzumab pretreatment (1000mg or 2000mg) on Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1. Glofitamab induces high response rates in pts with heavily pretreated R/R MCL, including those who have clinical and/or histological features associated with poor prognosis. Clinical and molecular remissions are achieved early in the course of treatment, with durable responses lasting beyond the length of the treatment.
Clinical • P1/2 data
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53)
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TP53 expression
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clonoSEQ
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Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)
12d
Preliminary Efficacy and Safety of a Phase 1/2 Study of Acalabrutinib, Venetoclax, and Obinutuzumab in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory and Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MAVO) (ASH 2024)
The combination of the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) ibrutinib, the BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax (V), and the anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (mAb) obinutuzumab (O) has demonstrated safety and efficacy in R/R and TN MCL (Le Gouill, Blood 2021). AVO is safe and active in pts with R/R and TP53-aberrant/transplant ineligible TN MCL. Preliminary efficacy and feasibility of an MRD-guided treatment approach is encouraging in this high-risk TN cohort B. Our data supports further investigation of a targeted triplet approach, and the phase II TN transplant eligible and TP53 wild type cohort is enrolling based on demonstrated safety and efficacy in cohort B. Updated results will be presented at the meeting.
Clinical • P1/2 data • IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53)
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TP53 mutation • TP53 wild-type • TP53 expression
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clonoSEQ
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • Imbruvica (ibrutinib) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Calquence (acalabrutinib)
12d
Acalabrutinib with Rituximab Is Highly Effective First Line Treatment for Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (ASH 2024)
Introduction – We previously reported the efficacy and safety results of a combination of ibrutinib with rituximab in patients (pts) with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) ≥ 65 years. Conclusions – Chemotherapy-free frontline therapy with AR is highly effective, safe, induces deep MRD negative responses and alters immune landscape in older pts with MCL. Randomized studies are needed to confirm whether this regimen can be the new first line standard treatment for older MCL patients.
Clinical
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • BCL6 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 6) • SOX11 (SRY-Box Transcription Factor 11) • TBL1XR1 (TBL1X Receptor 1)
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TP53 mutation
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clonoSEQ
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Imbruvica (ibrutinib) • Rituxan (rituximab) • Calquence (acalabrutinib)
12d
Impact of the Immune Landscape in Follicular Lymphoma: Insights into Histological Transformation in the Rituximab Era (ASH 2024)
After transformation, tFL samples showed a reduction in T follicular helper cells (p=0.008) and an increase in immunosuppressive M2-like macrophages and neutrophils (p<0.001 and p=0.028, respectively). By elucidating the distinct molecular and immune landscapes of FL at the time of diagnosis and transformation, this study underscores the importance of immune microenvironment in FL transformation and patient outcome.
IO biomarker
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CD276 (CD276 Molecule) • HAVCR2 (Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2) • IL10 (Interleukin 10) • IRF4 (Interferon regulatory factor 4) • CD40 (CD40 Molecule) • SOCS3 (Suppressor Of Cytokine Signaling 3)
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nCounter® Tumor Signaling 360 Panel
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Rituxan (rituximab)
12d
Acalabrutinib, Umbralisib and Ublituximab Regimen (AU2) Demonstrates High Response Rate and Undetectable Molecular Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) in Patients (pts) with De Novo Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) (ASH 2024)
Two pts were switched to zanubrutinib due to PD on U2, both achieved response. AU2 is a highly effective regimen in pts with previously untreated MCL, including those with high-risk genetics (100% CR rate), and achieves a high molecular uMRD rate. Pts who develop progressive disease can be effectively salvaged with subsequent therapies.
Clinical • IO biomarker • Minimal residual disease
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53)
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TP53 mutation
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clonoSEQ
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Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) • Calquence (acalabrutinib) • Ukoniq (umbralisib) • Briumvi (ublituximab-xiiy)
12d
Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Time to First Treatment in Previously Untreated Follicular Lymphoma: Analysis from a Prospective Clonal Evolution Study (ASH 2024)
Three pts were unevaluable for progression at 2y due to non-progression events including a second malignancy, sudden death, and hemolytic anemia requiring rituximab... Circulating tumor DNA is detectable in baseline plasma of >90% pts with untreated FL. Quantitative ctDNA levels correlate with both FLIPI and TMTV and are associated with earlier need for treatment. Serial ctDNA monitoring shows fluctuating levels that correlate with tumor burden on CT which provides a non-invasive method to monitor disease.
Clinical • Circulating tumor DNA
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clonoSEQ
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Rituxan (rituximab)
12d
Non-V600E BRAF Gene Alterations in Hairy Cell Leukemia (ASH 2024)
RFS of these 8 patients after purine analog monotherapy was also inferior compared to a control group of 34 patients who received cladribine monotherapy and began prospective follow-up before any relapses (19.9 vs 271.8 months, p<0.0001). Non-V600E BRAF mutations were observed in patients with classic HCL immunophenotype, some of which were co-mutations in BRAF with V600E. In view of the inferior RFS in these patients when purine analog was not combined with rituximab, these mutations may constitute a higher risk for relapse or chemoresistance. While those with BRAF V600 mutations might be candidates for BRAF inhibition, those with other BRAF mutations represent an opportunity for development of other specific inhibitors, not only for HCL/HCLv, but also for other malignancies.
BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1) • MAP2K1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1) • CD123 (Interleukin 3 Receptor Subunit Alpha) • CD22 (CD22 Molecule) • IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha) • ANXA1 (Annexin A1) • IL3RA (Interleukin 3 Receptor Subunit Alpha) • ITGAE (Integrin Subunit Alpha E) • ITGAX (Integrin Subunit Alpha X)
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BRAF V600E • MAP2K1 mutation • CD20 expression • CD22 expression • BRAF V600D
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TruSight Oncology 500 Assay
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Rituxan (rituximab) • cladribine
12d
Multicenter Phase II Trial of Zanubrutinib, Obinutuzumab, and Venetoclax (BOVen) in Treatment-Naïve Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: 5-Year Follow up, Retreatment Outcomes, and Impact of MRD Kinetics (ΔMRD400) (ASH 2024)
Zanubrutinib is a second-generation BTKi with superior PFS and safety compared with ibrutinib (Brown NEJM 2023). Five-year follow up of the BOVen regimen demonstrates frequent uMRD4 in PB (96%) and BM (92%), and uMRD4 was durable with a median MRD4-free survival of 34 mo. Retreatment with zanubrutinib-venetoclax was also well-tolerated and effective. A phase 2 trial of BOVen with ΔMRD400-directed treatment duration is ongoing.
Clinical • P2 data
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clonoSEQ
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • Imbruvica (ibrutinib) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Brukinsa (zanubrutinib)
12d
Primary Endpoint Evaluation of a Multicenter, Phase 2 Study of Acalabrutinib, Venetoclax, Obinutuzumab (AVO) in a Population of Previously Untreated Patients with CLL Enriched for High-Risk Disease (ASH 2024)
Responses are durable, with 89%, 87%, and 77% 4-yr PFS in all-comer, uIGHV, and TP53 aberrant pts. Our data support further study of AVO for pts with TN high risk CLL in GCLLSG CLL16 and future trials.
Clinical • P2 data • IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • NOTCH1 (Notch 1) • IGH (Immunoglobulin Heavy Locus)
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TP53 mutation • NOTCH1 mutation
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clonoSEQ
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab) • Calquence (acalabrutinib)
12d
Real World Experience with Time Limited Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab (VO) for Frontline Treatment of CLL/SLL with MRD Determination By Clonoseq® (ASH 2024)
VO is highly effective and feasible in both academic and community settings. The ability of obi to debulk patients prior to ven initiation allowed most patients to receive ven initiation in the outpatient setting. TLS is rare and was only seen secondary to obi.
Clinical • Real-world evidence • Real-world
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clonoSEQ
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • Gazyva (obinutuzumab)
12d
3-Year Update from the Epcore NHL-1 Trial: Epcoritamab Leads to Deep and Durable Responses in Relapsed or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma (ASH 2024)
With a 3-year follow-up, epcoritamab continued to show deep and durable responses, with more than half of complete responders remaining in remission at 3 years: median duration of CR, 36.1 mo. Sustained MRD negativity was observed. Long-term safety was consistent with prior reports.
CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1)
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clonoSEQ
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Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)
12d
Efficacy and Safety of Epcoritamab Monotherapy in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Not Previously Exposed to CAR T: Subanalysis of the Epcore NHL-1 Trial (ASH 2024)
With over 3 years of follow-up, single-agent epcoritamab demonstrated deep and durable responses and manageable side effects in CAR T–naive pts with R/R LBCL, as demonstrated by this subgroup analysis. Results were consistent with those seen in the overall EPCORE NHL-1 LBCL population, considering differences in baseline characteristics, and show that epcoritamab can be administered safely and effectively before or after CAR T for the treatment of R/R LBCL.
Clinical
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CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1)
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clonoSEQ
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Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)
12d
High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma with MYC/BCL6-Rearrangements (R) May Have Inferior Outcomes Compared to BCL2-R Disease (ASH 2024)
Our series reinforces the poor prognosis of advanced stage HGBCL with less intensive regimens such as R-CHOP. In contrast to several other series, MYC/BCL6-R are associated with inferior OS in our cohort, which may be secondary to a higher frequency of CNS relapse despite similar administration of CNS prophylaxis. Indeed, there was no clear impact of CNS prophylaxis/IT-chemotherapy as relapses were distributed equally between those who did or did not receive prophylaxis.
IO biomarker
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • BCL6 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 6)
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MYC rearrangement • BCL6 rearrangement • BCL2 rearrangement
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MSK-IMPACT Heme
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Rituxan (rituximab) • methotrexate IV