HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2025.287344
Kari Lenita Falck Moore,Samundur Rognvaldsson,Agoston G Szabo,Vilmantė Vaitekėnaitė,Diana Loigom,Anna Genell,Jonathan Thorsen,Jakob N Norgaard,Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir,Dorota Knut-Bojanowska,Anna Lysen,Fredrik Schjesvold,Valdas Peceliunas,Ain Kaare,Katrin Palk,Maris Parnat,Alexander Sigurdsson,Annette J Vangsted,Cecilie H Blimark
{"title":"Use of upfront autologous stem cell transplantation in myeloma patients aged >65 years: a population-based study by the Nordic Myeloma Study Group.","authors":"Kari Lenita Falck Moore,Samundur Rognvaldsson,Agoston G Szabo,Vilmantė Vaitekėnaitė,Diana Loigom,Anna Genell,Jonathan Thorsen,Jakob N Norgaard,Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir,Dorota Knut-Bojanowska,Anna Lysen,Fredrik Schjesvold,Valdas Peceliunas,Ain Kaare,Katrin Palk,Maris Parnat,Alexander Sigurdsson,Annette J Vangsted,Cecilie H Blimark","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2025.287344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2025.287344","url":null,"abstract":"Not available.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2025.287424
José C Martínez,Catherine C Coombs
{"title":"What's hidden in plain sight? Impact of clonal hematopoiesis on the risk and progression of non-hematologic cancers.","authors":"José C Martínez,Catherine C Coombs","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2025.287424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2025.287424","url":null,"abstract":"Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is a frequently observed phenomenon in aging individuals without apparent illness and exhibits an increased prevalence in cancer patients. Mechanistic studies indicate that mutant immune cells alter the tumor microenvironment, leading to increased inflammation, blood vessel formation, and immune cell exhaustion. Paradoxically, these changes also preserve stem-like T-cell pools that can be utilized by immunotherapy. CH may be incidentally detected in patients whose solid tumors are profiled by next-generation sequencing. Clinically, CH confers higher risks of therapy-related myeloid neoplasms, cardiovascular and inflammatory toxicities, and context-specific changes in treatment efficacy. Moreover, tumorinfiltrating CH independently shortens survival. Two validated risk scores can inform the risk for myeloid malignancy, yet surveillance, cardiometabolic management, and regimen selection still primarily rely on expert consensus. Because CH may be discovered incidentally, rigorous confirmation of variant origin when CH is suspected is essential to avoid misdirected therapy. We propose a pragmatic approach: confirm CH with paired blood sequencing when feasible; integrate high-risk features into risk stratification, counseling, and monitoring for cytopenias and cardiovascular events; and prefer less genotoxic regimens when the oncologic benefit is comparable. Early trials blocking interleukin-1β suggest that targeting inflammation driven by CH may improve outcomes in patients with solid tumors. Prospective studies informed by mutation analysis and tracking clonal changes and inflammatory markers are needed to determine if routine CH assessment can be integrated into precision oncology to improve outcomes for patients with solid tumors and CH.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2024.287269
Miao Chen,Wenze Li,Yuan Tao,Chenglong Hu,Rui Ge,Sijing Kang,Pengjie Yue,Cheuk Him Man,Lan Wang,Xiaojing Yan
{"title":"SLC25A1 reprograms mitochondrial and fatty acid metabolism to promote the progression of acute myeloid leukemia.","authors":"Miao Chen,Wenze Li,Yuan Tao,Chenglong Hu,Rui Ge,Sijing Kang,Pengjie Yue,Cheuk Him Man,Lan Wang,Xiaojing Yan","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2024.287269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2024.287269","url":null,"abstract":"Abnormal metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), contributing to leukemia initiation, progression and drug resistance. The key mitochondrial citrate transporter SLC25A1 plays an essential role in regulating cellular energy metabolism and shows to play an important role in lipid metabolism regulation. However, the role of SLC25A1 in the pathogenesis and aberrant lipid metabolism in AML remain unexplored. In this study, our analysis of public datasets and patient samples revealed that SLC25A1 expression was markedly elevated in AML and was associated with poor prognosis. Knockdown or pharmacological inhibition of SLC25A1 significantly suppressed AML cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis, without affecting cell cycle progression or differentiation. Moreover, SLC25A1 proved vital for AML tumorigenesis in vivo. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that SLC25A1 inhibition disrupted citrate homeostasis, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced fatty acid metabolism. Notably, we developed a novel SLC25A1 inhibitor, CTPI3, which effectively inhibits the progression of AML in vivo, and synergizes with venetoclax to kill AML cells by mitochondrial and fatty acid metabolism regulation. In summary, our findings highlight that SLC25A1 plays a vital role of in maintaining AML cell survival and regulating its drug sensitivity, and further developed a more effective novel drug targeting SLC25A1, providing additional therapeutic options for venetoclax-resistant patients and highlighting SLC25A1 as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for AML.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2025.288228
Sa A Wang,Leonor Arenillas,Francesco Buccisano,Monika Bruggemann,Wolfgang Kern,Manuel Menes,Adriana Plesa,Louisa Stone,Dominique Wellnitz,David A Westerman,Brent L Wood,Sylvie D Freeman
{"title":"Reporting blast percentage for response assessment in acute leukemias: recommendations from an EHA/ELN expert panel.","authors":"Sa A Wang,Leonor Arenillas,Francesco Buccisano,Monika Bruggemann,Wolfgang Kern,Manuel Menes,Adriana Plesa,Louisa Stone,Dominique Wellnitz,David A Westerman,Brent L Wood,Sylvie D Freeman","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2025.288228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2025.288228","url":null,"abstract":"Evaluation of bone marrow blast percentage is paramount to response criteria in acute leukemias. There is an identified need within the framework of updated laboratory practices to reduce inconsistencies in methodologies used by clinical laboratories to report blast values and clarify aspects of reporting. Representatives from international specialised working groups including the European Hematology Association (EHA) Diagnosis in Hematological Diseases Specialised Working Group and the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) produced consensus guidance for harmonised blast assessment to define response categories in acute leukemic patients. These address sampling best practice, key considerations for generating the most accurate blast enumeration and the limitations across the methodologies in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage. An integrated reporting scheme for deriving blast percentage is provided for ALL and AML. This incorporates results from appropriate measurable residual disease assays with morphological crosscheck. The practical guide and approach presented herein should facilitate uniform reporting standards both within clinical trials and in broader clinical practice.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2023.283896
Casey K Wong,Alexandra McDonald,Marco M Buttigieg,Michael J Rauh
{"title":"CHIP ahoy: charting a decade of discovery in clonal hematopoiesis.","authors":"Casey K Wong,Alexandra McDonald,Marco M Buttigieg,Michael J Rauh","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2023.283896","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2023.283896","url":null,"abstract":"Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) involves the expansion of hematopoietic stem cells with ageacquired mutations linked to myeloid malignancy. Advances in next-generation and single-cell sequencing, along with computational modeling, have expanded our ability to detect both common and rare CH drivers, including single-nucleotide variants and mosaic chromosomal alterations, with increasing sensitivity. While sequencing methods differ in accuracy, cost, and ability to detect low-frequency variants, they have deepened our understanding of CH biology. A growing body of evidence has identified both somatic drivers, such as variants in DNMT3A, TET2, and ASXL1, and germline genetic variants that modify CH risk, highlighting the complex interplay between inherited and acquired factors. These collective discoveries are guiding the development of targeted therapies and interventions, particularly for individuals at risk of progression to myeloid neoplasms or cardiovascular disease. Additionally, CH is emerging as a clinically relevant factor in the treatment of solid tumors, where it may influence the tumour microenvironment, treatment response and the risk of therapy-related complications. Risk stratification models are facilitating earlier identification and monitoring of high-risk individuals, enabling personalized treatment decisions. The scope of CH management continues to expand, from surveillance to intervention, with ongoing trials testing preventive strategies in high-risk populations. Emerging trial frameworks emphasize risk stratification, age-appropriateness, inclusive recruitment, decentralized trial models, and the use of traditional clinical and novel endpoints. Together, these advances reflect a shift from passive observation to proactive intervention, charting a course for early detection, precision treatment, and prevention in CH care.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
HaematologicaPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2025.288187
Lorenzo Cani,Sara A Scott,Danielle Roberts,Nisha S Joseph,Craig C Hofmeister,Vikas A Gupta,Madhav V Dhodapkar,Sagar Lonial,Ajay K Nooka,Jonathan L Kaufman
{"title":"Infection risk in 158 patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated with bispecific antibodies: a single-center experience.","authors":"Lorenzo Cani,Sara A Scott,Danielle Roberts,Nisha S Joseph,Craig C Hofmeister,Vikas A Gupta,Madhav V Dhodapkar,Sagar Lonial,Ajay K Nooka,Jonathan L Kaufman","doi":"10.3324/haematol.2025.288187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2025.288187","url":null,"abstract":"Four bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are approved for the treatment of relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but their use is associated with infection risks, requiring mitigation strategies. This single-center retrospective study evaluated the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for infections in 158 RRMM patients treated with BsAbs. A total of 101 patients received BCMAxCD3 BsAbs (teclistamab and elranatamab), and 57 GPRC5DxCD3 BsAb (talquetamab). Prophylactic measures included herpes zoster and Pneumocystis jirovecii coverage, along with monthly intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as primary prophylaxis. Tocilizumab was used for the prevention of cytokine release syndrome and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, and BsAb frequency was reduced in responding patients. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral load was assessed monthly. Median follow-up was 6.1 vs. 4.5 months for anti-BCMA vs. anti-GPRC5D group. The cumulative incidence of the first any-grade infection at 5 and 10 months was 38.6% and 47.9% in the anti-BCMA group, and 28.1% and 30.3% in the anti-GPRC5D group (p=0.06). IVIG administration significantly reduced the risk of grade ≥3 infections in multivariate analysis (HR 0.38, p.","PeriodicalId":12964,"journal":{"name":"Haematologica","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}