{"title":"Radioimmunotherapy of acute myeloid leukemia: a critical assessment of its prospects and limitations.","authors":"Donald Bunjes","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2025.2449863","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17474086.2025.2449863","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Leukemic stemcells (LSC) are the source of relapse in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Thus,eliminating LSC is one of the overarching goals of AML research. Radioimmunotherapyis an immunotherapeutic approach which utilizes radioactive isotopes aseffector molecules based on the proven ability of ionizing radiation (IR) tokill LSC.It has the potential to eliminate target - antigen negative LSC.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>LSC biology,radiobiological principes of RIT, an overview of published and unpublishedclinical results of RIT in AML. Issues of practical implementation of RIT inclinical trials.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>RIT for AML isat a critical juncture. Its ability to target antigen negative LSC gives it anadvantage compared with other forms of immunotherapy. In order to compete withother forms of targeted therapy the procedure has to be simplified.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142926847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taylor S White, Justin R Arnall, Paul Christopher Parish, Jamie Tolerico, Thuy Tran, Donald C Moore
{"title":"Proximal complement inhibitors in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: an abundance of options in a rare disease.","authors":"Taylor S White, Justin R Arnall, Paul Christopher Parish, Jamie Tolerico, Thuy Tran, Donald C Moore","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2025.2449864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17474086.2025.2449864","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142926841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical trials, challenges, and changes in TCR-based therapeutics for hematologic malignancies.","authors":"Melinda A Biernacki, Marie Bleakley","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2441962","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2441962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>T cells engineered to express antigen-specific T cell receptors (TCR; TCR-T) are a promising class of immunotherapeutic for patients with hematologic malignancies. Like chimeric antigen receptor-engineered T cells (CAR-T), TCR-T are cell products with defined specificity and composition. Unlike CAR-T, TCR-T can recognize targets arising both from intracellular and cell surface proteins and leverage the sensitivity of natural TCR signaling machinery. A growing number of TCR-T targeting various antigens in different hematologic malignancies are in early-phase clinical trials, and more are in preclinical development.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This review covers results from early-phase TCR-T clinical trials for hematologic malignancies. Challenges in the field are reviewed, including identifying optimal targets, engaging CD4<sup>+</sup> help for CD8<sup>+</sup> T cells, and overcoming tumor-induced suppression; recent innovations to overcome these challenges are also highlighted.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>In the future, TCR-T's promise for hematologic malignancies will be borne out in later-phase clinical trials and approvals for clinical use. Improved antigen discovery methods will help build the toolbox of targets needed for broadly applicable TCR-T. Rationally designed TCR-T modifications including incorporation of accessory receptors and gene editing will enhance TCR-T function. New hybrid receptors combining features of TCR and CAR will enter the clinic.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142817224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tze Wei Chan, Hein Than, Tertius Tuy, Yeow Tee Goh
{"title":"Pegcetacoplan: the first and only C3-targeted therapy for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.","authors":"Tze Wei Chan, Hein Than, Tertius Tuy, Yeow Tee Goh","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2440101","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2440101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired disorder of hematopoietic stem cells, characterized by somatic mutations of the Phosphatidylinositol Glycan Class A Gene, resulting in increased hemolysis. The advent of complement inhibitors has since changed the way clinicians approach treating PNH. Pegcetacoplan is a C3 inhibitor that has shown promise in this field and improved outcomes for patients who have been diagnosed with PNH.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This review article will aim to examine the pathophysiology of PNH and the current treatments available, with a focus on pegcetacoplan. It will focus on the pharmacodynamics, pharmocokinetics and evidence in the use of pegcetacoplan in PNH. Electronic sources including PubMed, MEDLINE, were utilized with studies in the last 5 years prioritized, especially the phase 3 Prince and Pegasus studies.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>The results from phase 3 studies for pegcetacoplan have been promising, showing good efficacy and improvements in patients' conditions. More research is required to evaluate the use of pegcetacoplan, especially in combination with existing treatment in patients who are having suboptimal results. Nonetheless, with more results on the way and new agents to treat PNH in the vicinity, this remains a very exciting time for both clinicians and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142799950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alessandro Laganà, Emilia Scalzulli, Maria Laura Bisegna, Claudia Ielo, Maurizio Martelli, Massimo Breccia
{"title":"Understanding and overcoming resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).","authors":"Alessandro Laganà, Emilia Scalzulli, Maria Laura Bisegna, Claudia Ielo, Maurizio Martelli, Massimo Breccia","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2440776","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2440776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) represents one of the first neoplasms whose molecular pathogenesis was successfully unraveled, with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) representing one of the first-targeted therapies. TKIs have revolutionized long-term outcomes of CML patients and their life expectancy. Nonetheless, a minority of patients will develop TKI resistance due to a complex and multifactorial process that ultimately leads to the emergence of an unresponsive cancer clone. Overcoming TKI resistance is considered one of the major challenges in CML management.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>In this review, the main findings extrapolated from published research, guidelines, and clinical trials regarding TKI resistance (published before October 2024) are discussed. Data have been obtained through broad research on Medline, Embase, Pubmed, and archives from EHA and ASH congresses.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Nowadays, asciminib and ponatinib have expanded the therapeutic arsenal for resistant-CML management and allogenic transplant still represents an important alternative in the context of multiple TKI failures. Off-label use of TKIs combination therapies, although theoretically appealing, lacks robust clinical evidence and regulatory approval. Looking ahead, the introduction of novel technologies such as digital PCR (dPCR) and next generation sequencing (NGS) holds great potential to revolutionize the management of TKI-resistant CML cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142794456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spontaneous regression in mature T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.","authors":"Akihiro Ohmoto, Shigeo Fuji","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2439469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17474086.2024.2439469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Spontaneous regression (SR) is observed in some patients with mature T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (MTCL), including adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL), although the incidence is rare.</p><p><strong>Area covered: </strong>We extracted 31 cases with MTCL who experienced SR based on a literature search and summarized the patient characteristics and clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>MTCL with SR included various subtypes, the most common being ATL (<i>n</i> = 17). Five of 24 cases (21%) maintained SR for more than 5 years, and the median duration of SR was 2 years. Sixteen of 31 cases (52%) experienced tumor relapse after SR. Two retrospective studies including ATL cases showed SR rates of 18% and 4%, respectively. Representative triggers are infection and surgical biopsies, and possible mechanisms include immunological mechanisms such as cross-reactivity of virus-specific T cells with tumor antigens. The diagnostic criteria for SR are not standardized among reports, and the clinical outcomes are not fully described. Practically, observation is the only accepted strategy after SR was achieved. In the era of molecular targeted therapy or immunotherapy, new strategies including maintenance therapy after SR could be discussed, although clinical data are lacking.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142791485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges and emerging therapeutic strategies for TP53-mutated acute myeloid leukemia: still disappointing findings?","authors":"Matteo Molica","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2438241","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2438241","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142767795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez
{"title":"NSAIDS/COXIBS for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain secondary to hemophilic arthropathy.","authors":"E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2438237","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2438237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors (COXIBS) are considered a suitable option for the treatment of hemophilic arthropathy.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>The role of traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; (NSAIDS) and COXIBS in people with hemophilia (PWH) and in the non-hemophiliac population has been reviewed in order to know which of them is more advisable in PWH and whether they should be used as the first or second therapeutic step for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain (since there is a discrepancy between what is advised by the WFH and the WHO).</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>For the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain related to hemophilic arthropathy, it is reasonable to use as a first step a combination of oral paracetamol (650 mg per every 6 h) or metamizole (575 mg per every 6 h), one of the COXIBS (e.g. celecoxib 200 mg per once a day) and a proton pump inhibitor (e.g. omeprazole 20 mg per once a day). The possible side effects of COXIBS should never be forgotten. For the treatment of hemophilic arthropathy pain, the risk/benefit ratio of COXIBS should be carefully assessed on an individual basis, although they are more advisable than traditional NSAIDS.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142767796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel approaches for preventing COVID-19 infection in immunocompromised patients with hematologic malignancies.","authors":"Shmuel Shoham, Daniele Focosi, Massimo Franchini, Alaa Atamna","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2436973","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2436973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>COVID-19 is a continuing challenge for immunocompromised patients with hematological malignancies. Such patients are at increased risk for complications, including hospitalization, respiratory failure, delayed anti-cancer therapies, and even death. In addition to non-pharmacologic interventions, the main strategies for prevention in such patients are vaccination and pre-exposure prophylaxis.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>In this narrative review, which relied on a review of the PubMed and <i>bioRxiv</i> databases (starting 1 November 2019), we summarize the epidemiology of COVID-19 and vaccine responses in patients with hematological malignancies and the use of antiviral agents as prophylaxis. A limitation to vaccination is suboptimal immune responses in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with abnormalities in lymphocyte count and function. A limitation to prophylaxis, which has only been proven effective for antiviral monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), is the emergence of resistant strains in the general population.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>For immunocompromised patients with hematological malignancies, we recommend vaccinations as guided by evolving US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, consideration of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiviral mAbs, providing that they are effective against circulating viral strains, and rapid diagnostic testing linked to early therapy for the prevention of severe complications of COVID-19 in those who have broken through the prevention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142750233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Key features of the underlying pathophysiology of Transfusion-related acute lung injury.","authors":"Rick Kapur","doi":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2436972","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17474086.2024.2436972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) remains a leading cause of blood transfusion associated mortality, particularly in the intensive care unit. TRALI is underrecognized, underreported and lacks specific biomarkers and clinical therapies.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>In this review, the focus will be on the key pathophysiological features of TRALI. This will include the latest insights into the critical importance of complement (in contrast to Fcγ-receptors; FcγRs) as a driver of TRALI, and the role of recipient immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages, and also the contribution of the pulmonary endothelium.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Increased efforts are needed to stimulate active reporting of TRALI cases. More research into the immuno-cellular pathophysiology of TRALI is required, including the role of the pulmonary endothelium. Heterogeneity in the underlying clinical condition and the different transfusion triggers should be taken into consideration. This will aid in the search for novel biomarkers and therapeutic modalities. At the moment, the most promising potential therapeutic strategies appear to be administration of interleukin (IL)-10, inhibition of complement activation and blockade of Osteopontin (OPN). Follow-up investigations are, however, highly warranted which should pave the way for multicenter international clinical trials, in order to battle the mortality due to TRALI.</p>","PeriodicalId":12325,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Hematology","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142750160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}