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IL-6 inhibitor

1d
New P3 trial
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
2d
Enrollment closed
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lenalidomide • bortezomib
5d
Characteristics and outcomes of secondary hematological malignancies following autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. (PubMed, Blood Cancer J)
In multivariate analysis, receiving an alkylator based induction, radiation therapy, achieving a complete response after auto-SCT, use of cyclophosphamide for stem cell mobilization and lenalidomide maintenance were independent predictors of developing SHM. Patients with MM who developed a SHM had an inferior overall survival (OS). Given the median OS for MM continues to improve, monitoring for SHM and risk mitigation strategies is crucial.
Journal
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IKZF1 (IKAROS Family Zinc Finger 1)
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lenalidomide • cyclophosphamide
5d
The Effect of Diabetes mellitus Type2 on Mobilization and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Outcomes. (PubMed, Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus)
However, various factors can lead to failure in hematopoietic stem cell mobilization in some patients, including age, type of malignancy, chemotherapy regimens (such as fludarabine, Melphalan, and Lenalidomide), radiotherapy, bone marrow cellularity, and comorbidities. It is crucial to recognize that diabetes can significantly affect the outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Factors such as poor stem cell mobilization, prolonged engraftment times, and increased need for blood product transfusions underscore the importance of considering diabetes in HSCT candidates.
Journal
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CD34 (CD34 molecule)
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lenalidomide • melphalan • fludarabine IV
9d
Pomalidomide significantly enhances the antitumor immune efficacy of dendritic cell-derived exosomes from multiple myeloma patients. (PubMed, J Transl Med)
This study provides a new strategy for enhancing the activity of DEXs derived from patients with MM, with the potential to develop DEXs as an antitumor vaccine for MM.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD80 (CD80 Molecule) • CD81 (CD81 Molecule) • CD86 (CD86 Molecule)
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pomalidomide
10d
Successful treatment of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease with TAFRO and kidney involvement: case report and literature review. (PubMed, Ren Fail)
Although the exact etiology of iMCD-TAFRO is unknown, interleukin (IL)-6 has been identified as a critical pathological driver, and the IL-6 antagonist siltuximab is recommended as first-line treatment...We also present and discuss a case report of a patient with iMCD-TAFRO and acute kidney failure. Our aim is to draw attention to the spectrum of kidney involvement in iMCD-TAFRO, as well as raise awareness to the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment of this rare condition.
Review • Journal
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IL6 (Interleukin 6)
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Sylvant (siltuximab)
11d
Mutational dynamics in patients with del(5q) MDS treated with lenalidomide prior to transfusion dependency-Molecular results from the Sintrarev clinical trial. (PubMed, Hemasphere)
Treatment with low-dose Len in transfusion-independent del(5q) MDS reduced the mutational burden of most genes and did not promote the expansion of preexisting clones or AML progression, especially TP53-mutated clones. Early administration of Len in del(5q) MDS patients without TD may be an effective therapeutic approach with a manageable safety profile regarding clonal evolution.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • DNMT3A (DNA methyltransferase 1) • SF3B1 (Splicing Factor 3b Subunit 1)
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TP53 mutation • SF3B1 mutation • Chr del(5q)
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lenalidomide
12d
Clinical and immunological effects of adding cyclophosphamide to pomalidomide-dexamethasone in relapsed-refractory multiple myeloma: The randomized MUKseven trial. (PubMed, Br J Haematol)
Pretreatment CD4+ T-cell levels were identified as a prognostic PFS marker. In summary, our results demonstrate significant effects of cycloaddition to Pd on response and T-cell composition.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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cyclophosphamide • dexamethasone • pomalidomide
16d
Trial completion
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ALK negative
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lenalidomide • romidepsin
16d
Epcoritamab monotherapy or epcoritamab with lenalidomide as first-line therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (EPCORE DLBCL-3): primary analysis of an open-label, multicentre, randomised, phase 2 trial. (PubMed, Lancet Haematol)
Fixed-duration epcoritamab monotherapy showed promising complete response rates and a manageable safety profile in older adults with newly diagnosed DLBCL and comorbidities, with slight differences between stages 1 and 2. Continued investigation of epcoritamab as a first-line chemotherapy-free treatment option is warranted.
P2 data • Journal
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CD20 (Membrane Spanning 4-Domains A1)
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CD20 positive
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lenalidomide • Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)
19d
Pomalidomide After CAR T-cell Therapy for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory CD19+ B-cell Leukemia or Lymphoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=12, Recruiting, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
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pomalidomide
20d
Forimtamig: a potent GPRC5D-targeted bispecific antibody in multiple myeloma. (PubMed, Ann Med Surg (Lond))
When combined with standard agents such as daratumumab, pomalidomide, or cereblon E3 ligase modulatory drugs, forimtamig has shown improved tumor clearance and reduced relapse rates. Currently undergoing phase 1 trials, forimtamig is being evaluated both as monotherapy and in combination regimens. Its high potency, favorable safety, and durable immune engagement make it a promising candidate in the evolving treatment landscape of multiple myeloma.
Journal
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CRBN (Cereblon)
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Darzalex (daratumumab) • pomalidomide • forimtamig (RG6234)