scholarly journals Genetic Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Korean Adult Patients with Ph-like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Versus Non-Ph-like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 4087-4087
Author(s):  
Jae-Ho Yoon ◽  
Hanwool Cho ◽  
Seug Yun Yoon ◽  
Gi June Min ◽  
Sung-Soo Park ◽  
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Abstract Background: Recently, a high-risk subgroup of B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) called Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-like ALL was identified in adolescents and young adults. However, there are conflicting data regarding the incidence and prognosis of Ph-like ALL in adult patients, and no data have yet been introduced in Asian countries. Aim: We tried to identify the prevalence and genetic characteristics of Ph-like ALL in adult patients with newly diagnosed BCP-ALL. Furthermore, we analyzed the clinical characteristics, long-term outcomes, and prognostic impact of Ph-like ALL compared with non-Ph-like ALL (Ph-positive ALL or BCP-other ALL). Methods: Between December 2008 and March 2016, 334 adult patients with newly diagnosed BCP-ALL who received modified hyper-CVAD chemotherapy and had suitable material for genomic analysis were included in this analysis (median age, 43 years [range, 16-65 years]). Our post-remission therapy was based on allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) if a donor is available. Ph-like ALL was determined by next generation sequencing using the Archer® FusionPlex® ALL Kit (ArcherDX Inc., CO) which can detect fusions, point mutations, and expression levels in 81 genes associated with ALL and additional FISH analysis was done. Results: Overall, 48 (14.4%) of the 334 patients were Ph-like ALL, and the cohort was divided into patients with ABL1-class rearrangements (n=4), CRLF2 rearrangements (n=11), JAK2 rearrangements (n=4), other JAK-STAT sequence mutations (n=12), and RAS mutations (n=17). The remaining 286 patients had Ph-positive ALL (n=197) and BCP-other ALL (n=89; including 19 patients with KMT2A [MLL] rearrangements). No significant differences in baseline characteristics were observed between the Ph-like ALL and BCP-other ALL subgroups, whereas patients with Ph-positive ALL were older (median age, 47 vs 37 years; p=0.003) and had higher presenting leukocyte counts (median, 33.1 vs 11.4´109/L; p=0.001) compared with Ph-like ALL. The complete remission rate was somewhat different between the 3 disease subgroups (Ph-like ALL, 97.9%; Ph-positive ALL, 95.9%; BCP-other ALL, 88.8%; p=0.027). A higher proportion of patients with Ph-like ALL actually received allogeneic HCT in CR1 than patients with non-Ph-like ALL (Ph-like ALL, 91.6%; Ph-positive ALL, 84.2%; BCP-other ALL, 71.9%; p=0.007). With a median follow-up of 58.1 months (range; 6.0-121.0), outcomes of patients with Ph-like ALL were not inferior compared with outcomes of patients with non-Ph-like ALL. Disease-free survival rates at 5 years were 56.0% for Ph-like ALL, 42.6% for Ph-positive ALL, and 40.6% for BCP-other ALL (p=0.138). The 5-year cumulative incidence of relapse were 19.2% for Ph-like ALL, 35.3% for Ph-positive ALL, and 33.5% for BCP-other ALL (p=0.076). These findings were maintained when only patients receiving HCT were considered. Within the Ph-like ALL subgroup, patients with ABL1-class and CRLF2-rearrangements had worse outcomes than patients with other JAK-STAT sequence and RAS mutations. Also, patients with higher CRLF2 expression had inferior outcomes. Conclusion: Within the limitation of sample size, our data showed a different frequency of subtypes (e.g., lower incidence of CRLF2 rearrangements, higher RAS mutations) and treatment outcomes of adult patients with Ph-like ALL compared with other Western reports. Racial and ethnic differences in the patient population studied may have contributed to these differences. We also suggest that HCT-based post-remission therapy may overcome the poor prognosis of Ph-like ALL. Disclosures Kim: BMS: Research Funding; Ilyang: Research Funding; Pfizer: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding. Lee:Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding.

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 2811-2811
Author(s):  
Jessica T Leonard ◽  
Bill H. Chang ◽  
Jeffrey W. Tyner ◽  
Brandon Hayes-Lattin ◽  
Marc M. Loriaux ◽  
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Abstract Introduction: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is considered a success story in pediatrics, with cure rates greater than 85%. In contrast, the estimated cure rate for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients is estimated at 60% and is just 20-40% for adults. This is thought to be secondary to chemotherapy associated toxicities for older patients as well as different disease biology. In the AYA population, more patients carry the chemo-resistant Ph-like phenotype, with an estimated incidence of up to 27%. However, the genetic profile of adult ALL has not been well described. In addition, although the ABL specific kinase inhibitors and JAK inhibitors are predicted to be active in Ph-like ALL, there are no reports on functional drug sensitivity data in AYA or adult ALL. Our group has been collecting functional data on both newly diagnosed and relapsed AYA and adult patients since 2010; in this study we summarize the functional data obtained during this time. Materials and Methods: All clinical samples were obtained with informed consent and approval of the institutional review board at OHSU. Data obtained on both newly diagnosed and relapsed patients obtained from Jan 2010 to present was reviewed. At the time of diagnosis or at relapse, mononuclear cells were isolated from bone marrow aspirates of patients and exposed to a library of 130 small molecule inhibitors at varying concentrations. After 72 hours, cell viability was assessed via an MTS based assay and drug efficacy was assessed based on the IC50 of of each panel drug against each patient sample. The calculated IC50 for each drug was compared to the median IC50 of over 1000 patient samples and was deemed hypersensitive if the IC50 value was below the 20th percentile. A pathway was considered to be actively targeted if patients had more than one inhibitor targeting that pathway identified as hypersensitive, or a single drug was considered valid if it was hypersensitive in replicate testing. Results: We identified a total of 42 adults with either B-cell or T-cell ALL who had analyzable data; those with Ph+ ALL were excluded. Of these, 28 had B cell ALL including the MLL rearrangement and 14 had T cell ALL. For the B cell ALL group, 17 had data obtained at diagnosis and 11 at relapse. 75% of patients had at least one active inhibitor identified, with the range being from 2-25 inhibitors per patient targeting from 1-5 different pathways per patient. We found that 35% of patient samples were sensitive to a JAK inhibitor, an ABL inhibitor or both. In addition, we found overlapping sensitivities with 43% of patient samples sensitive to PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitors, 43% of samples were sensitive to IGF1R inhibitors, 49% were sensitive to PDGFR/VEGFR inhibitors, 18% were sensitive to p38MAPK inhibitors and 11% each were sensitive to CSF1R or FLT3 inhibitors. Of note, all of the FLT3 inhibitor sensitivities were within the MLL-rearranged subgroup. Among the T-ALL group, 10 had data obtained at diagnosis and 4 at relapse. 52% of the samples had at least one inhibitor identified, with the range being from 1-20 inhibitors targeting from 1-4 pathways per patient. Drugs targeting the following pathways were identified: JAK family (57.1%), ERBBB family (57.1%), SYK (28.5%), and HDAC, MDM2 and aurora kinase (14.3% each). Discussion: This study provides the evidence that there are multiple novel potentially targetable pathways present in AYA and adult patients with ALL. Given the poor outcomes in this group of patients, further exploration of these potentially targetable pathways is warranted. Disclosures Tyner: Agios Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Array Biopharma: Research Funding; Aptose Biosciences: Research Funding; AstraZeneca: Research Funding; Constellation Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Genentech: Research Funding; Inctye: Research Funding; Janssen Research & Development: Research Funding; Seattle Genetics: Research Funding; Takeda Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Leap Oncology: Consultancy. Druker:Curis: Patents & Royalties; Pfizer: Patents & Royalties; Array: Patents & Royalties; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Patents & Royalties: Millipore royalties via Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Oncotide Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; BMS: Research Funding; ARIAD: Patents & Royalties: inventor royalties paid by Oregon Health & Science University for licenses, Research Funding; Roche: Consultancy; Gilead Sciences: Consultancy, Other: travel, accommodations, expenses; D3 Oncology Solutions: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Ambit BioSciences: Consultancy; Agios: Honoraria; MolecularMD: Consultancy, Equity Ownership, Patents & Royalties; Lorus: Consultancy, Equity Ownership; Cylene: Consultancy, Equity Ownership; CTI: Consultancy, Equity Ownership; Pfizer: Patents & Royalties; Curis: Patents & Royalties; Array: Patents & Royalties; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Patents & Royalties: Millipore royalties via Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.


Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 3914-3914
Author(s):  
Farhad Ravandi ◽  
Susan O'Brien ◽  
Rebecca Garris ◽  
Stefan H. Faderl ◽  
Deborah A. Thomas ◽  
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Abstract Background The dual Src and Abl inhibitor dasatinib has significant in vitro kinase inhibition against wild-type and mutant BCR-ABL, and significant clinical activity in patients with imatinib-resistant lymphoid blast phase CML (CML-LB) and Philadelphia-chromosome positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Aim To determine the long-term efficacy of the combination of the hyperCVAD regimen with dasatinib for treating patients with Ph+ ALL. Methods In this phase II trial, patients with newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL received dasatinib 50 mg po bid (or 100 mg daily) for the first 14 days of each of 8 cycles of alternating hyperCVAD and high dose cytarabine and methotrexate (induction/consolidation cycles). After 42 patients, the protocol was amended to give dasatinib 100 mg daily in the first 14 days of the first cycle and then 70 mg daily continuously from the second cycle. Patients in complete remission (CR) continued to receive maintenance dasatinib 50 mg po bid (or 100 mg daily) and vincristine and prednisone monthly for 2 years followed by dasatinib indefinitely. Patients eligible for allogeneic stem cell transplant proceeded to it in first CR. Results 63 patients with untreated Ph+ ALL and 9 patients with 1 or 2 prior cycles of chemotherapy (before Ph+/BCR-ABL+ status was known) have been enrolled in the study from September 2006 to March 2012. Patients have received a median of 6 cycles (range 1-8) of induction/consolidation. Median age is 55 years (range 21 – 80); 46 patients were older than 50 years, Median WBC at diagnosis was 12 x 109/L (range, 0.4 - 658.1 x 109/L). Ten patients had CNS involvement at presentation. All patients are evaluable for assessment of response to induction; 69 (96%) achieved CR after first cycle or were CR at start. 3 patients died before response assessment from infections. 57 of 69 (83%) evaluable patients achieved cytogenetic (CG) CR after 1 cycle; 5 had a major CG response (4 had 5% and one had 15% Ph+), 2 had insufficient metaphases, and 5 are unknown (no CG exam on day 21 marrow). To date, 45 patients (65%) have achieved complete molecular remission (CMR) and another 19 (28%) have achieved a major (but not complete) molecular response (MMR) at a median of 4 weeks from initiation of treatment (range, 2 – 38 weeks). Minimal residual disease assessment by flow cytometry is negative in 65 (94 %) patients at a median of 3 weeks (range, 2-37 weeks). The median time to neutrophil and platelet recovery for cycle 1 is 18 and 22 days and for subsequent cycles is 15 and 20 days. Grade 3 and 4 adverse events have included bleeding (GI, GU, soft tissue and subdural hematomas), pleural effusions, pericardial effusions, reversible rise in creatinine, deep vein thromboses, pulmonary emboli, as well as diarrhea, infections, hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, and elevated transaminases. With a median follow up of 48 months in the surviving patients (range 16.5 - 81.5), 36 patients (50%) are alive and 31 (43%) are in CR. Twelve patients have undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Thirty six patients have died [3 at induction, 16 after relapse, 7 post stem cell transplant performed in CR1, and 10 in CR (6 from infections, 1 from unrelated cardiac event, 1 from unrelated cancer, and 2 from an unknown cause)]. The median disease free survival is 31 months (range, 0.3 to 81) and the median overall survival is 44 months (range, 0.2 to 82). Twenty-one patients have relapsed with a median response duration of 16 months (range, 5 - 62) and 16 of them have died. In 6 patients morphological relapse was preceded by flow and molecular relapse. Six relapsed patients had ABL mutations (4 T315I, 1 F359V, and 1 V299L). Conclusion Combination of chemotherapy with dasatinib is effective in achieving long term remissions in patients with newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL. Disclosures: Ravandi: Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria, Research Funding. Off Label Use: Use of dasatinib for the frontline therapy of Ph+ ALL. O'Brien:Pharmacyclics: Research Funding. Jabbour:Bristol Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Honoraria. Cortes:Bristol Myers Squibb: Research Funding. Kantarjian:Bristol Myers Squibb: Research Funding.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 127 (15) ◽  
pp. 1863-1869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitin Jain ◽  
Audrey V. Lamb ◽  
Susan O’Brien ◽  
Farhad Ravandi ◽  
Marina Konopleva ◽  
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Key Points Adult patients with ETP-ALL/LBL have poor long-term outcomes. Novel therapies are urgently needed for adult patients with ETP-ALL/LBL.


Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 5521-5521
Author(s):  
Adalberto Ibatici ◽  
Fabio Guolo ◽  
Federica Galaverna ◽  
Clara Delle Piane ◽  
Alida Dominietto ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Despite the great clinical benefit from the advent of tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs) treatment for adult patients with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells transplantation (allo-HSCT) does not appear to be dispensable, if the optimal long-term outcome is to be achieved. However, there are only few data reported on long-term survivors with Ph+ ALL, particularly for those not receiving pre-transplant TKIs in the conventional induction therapy. In this retrospective analysis, we report on the long term outcomes of myeloablative allo-HSCT during the past 2 decades as single center experience. Data on the use of post-transplant TKIs and molecular monitoring for minimal residual disease are being collected to investigate their predictive role. Patients and methods Between 1989 and 2013, we collected 56 patients who underwent myeloablative allo-HSCT from HLA-identical siblings (n: 24), unrelated donors (n: 17), alternative donors (n: 15). Median age was 41 years (16-64). Disease phase at transplant was CR1 in 30 pts (53%), >CR1 in 26 pts. Pre-transplant TKI as part of induction therapy was given in 25 pts (44%). Conditioning regimen was TBI-based in 47 pts (83%) and chemotherapy-based in 9 pts. GVHD prophylaxis was given according to Center standard practice. Results Median follow-up was 67 months (1- 244). There were no cases of primary graft failure. Incidence of grade II-IV acute GVHD occurred in 31 pts (55%) and extensive chronic GVHD in 18 pts (32%). Transplant-related mortality was 35% at 2 years and 7 more patients died of non-relapse causes up to 12 years after transplant. The 10-year OS was 25% and significantly better for patients in CR1 vs. >CR1 (36% VS 14% - p=0,006). The 10-year DFS was 27% with no statistical difference for pts in CR1 vs. >CR1. Age at transplant and pre-transplant TKI did not affect the outcomes. Conclusions In this retrospective analysis over a 20-year time period, we show that approximately one-third of adult Ph+ ALL are cured if they undergo allo-HSCT in CR1. Therefore, we confirm that disease status at transplant has a major prognostic impact on clinical outcomes. The apparent lack of benefit of pre-transplant TKI exposure may be due to the retrospective nature of the analysis. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


Blood ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 572-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitin Jain ◽  
Kathryn G. Roberts ◽  
Elias Jabbour ◽  
Keyur Patel ◽  
Agda Karina Eterovic ◽  
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Key Points Approximately 20% to 25% of adults with B-ALL have Ph-like ALL with increased frequency of Ph-like ALL in adults with Hispanic ethnicity. Adult patients with CRLF2+ ALL have poor long-term outcomes; novel strategies are needed to improve the outcomes.


Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 3816-3816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Daley ◽  
Sridevi Rajeeve ◽  
Charlene C. Kabel ◽  
Jeremy J. Pappacena ◽  
Sarah E. Stump ◽  
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Introduction: Asparaginase (ASP) has demonstrated a survival benefit in pediatric patients (pts) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is now part of standard-of-care frontline treatment. As a result, asparaginase preparations have been incorporated into the treatment of adult ALL to improve outcomes. Pegaspargase (PEG-ASP), a modified version of asparaginase with prolonged asparagine depletion, appears to be safe in adults up to age 40 (Stock, et al., Blood, 2019), but is associated with a unique spectrum of toxicities, the risks of which appear to increase with age. Therefore, the safety of PEG-ASP remains a significant concern in older adults w/ ALL. Methods: We conducted a single center retrospective chart review of pts age ≥40 years who received PEG-ASP as part of frontline induction/consolidation or reinduction, between March 2008 and June 2018 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The primary objective was to evaluate the tolerability and toxicity of PEG-ASP based on the incidence and severity of ASP-related toxicities (hypersensitivity reactions, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperbilirubinemia, transaminitis, pancreatitis, hypofibrinogenemia, etc) according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.03. Laboratory values recorded were either the peak or the nadir, the more appropriate for toxicity assessment, within a 4-week period following PEG-ASP administration. Secondary objectives were to determine the total number of doses of PEG-ASP administered in comparison to the number of doses intended, and to characterize the rationale for PEG-ASP discontinuation when applicable. Fisher's exact test was used to compare the incidence of PEG-ASP toxicities with respect to pt and treatment characteristics (regimen, age, BMI, gender, Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) vs. Ph-, presence of extramedullary disease, PEG-ASP dose). P values were not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Results: We identified 60 pts with ALL (40 B-ALL and 20 T-ALL) who received at least one dose of PEG-ASP. Nine pts were Ph+. The median pt age at initiation of the treatment was 53, (range, 40 to 80), and 19 pts had a BMI ≥30 kg/m2. Forty-four pts received treatment for newly diagnosed ALL, and 16 pts for relapsed disease. Table 1 lists pt baseline characteristics. Among the 44 pts with newly diagnosed ALL, 27 pts received PEG-ASP as part of pediatric or pediatric-inspired regimens at doses of 2000 - 2500 units/m2, and 1 pt received a modified dose of 1000 units/m2 due to age. The remaining 16 pts received PEG-ASP at doses of 1000 - 2000 units/m2 for consolidation, per established adult regimens (ALL-2 and L-20; Lamanna, et al., Cancer, 2013). Grade 3/4 ASP-related toxicities with a >10% incidence included: hyperbilirubinemia, transaminitis, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglycemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. Frontline treatment regimens in which PEG-ASP was used in consolidation cycles only (ALL-2, L-20) were associated w/ a lower incidence of hyperbilirubinemia (p=0.009) and hypertriglyceridemia (p<0.001) compared to those regimens that included PEG-ASP during induction (pediatric/pediatric-inspired regimens) (Table 2). Younger age (40-59 vs. ≥60 years) was associated with a greater risk of hypertriglyceridemia (p<0.001) and higher PEG-ASP dose (≥2000 vs. <2000 units/m2) was associated with a greater risk of hypertriglyceridemia and hypofibrinogenemia (p=0.002 and p=0.025, respectively). Thirty-eight pts (63%) received all intended doses of PEG-ASP. Six pts stopped PEG-ASP to proceed to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (5 in CR1, 1 in CR2), and 7 pts stopped for hypersensitivity reactions. Hepatotoxicity was the only ASP-related toxicity that led to PEG-ASP discontinuation occurring in 5 pts (hyperbilirubinemia, N=4; transaminitis, N=1). The total number of intended doses of PEG-ASP based on regimens used was 186, and 112 were administered. Conclusion: PEG-ASP was incorporated into the treatment of 60 adult ALL pts age ≥40, with manageable toxicity. Seven pts discontinued PEG-ASP due to hypersensitivity reactions and 5 discontinued due to hepatotoxicity, but other reported toxicities did not lead to PEG-ASP discontinuation and the majority of the pts completed all intended doses of PEG-ASP. This study suggests that with careful monitoring, PEG-ASP can safely be administered in adults ≥40 years of age. Disclosures Rajeeve: ASH-HONORS Grant: Research Funding. Tallman:UpToDate: Patents & Royalties; Oncolyze: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Delta Fly Pharma: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Abbvie: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Rigel: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Cellerant: Research Funding; Tetraphase: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Nohla: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; BioLineRx: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Orsenix: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; ADC Therapeutics: Research Funding; Biosight: Research Funding; Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; KAHR: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Daiichi-Sankyo: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Geyer:Dava Oncology: Honoraria; Amgen: Research Funding. Park:Takeda: Consultancy; Allogene: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Autolus: Consultancy; GSK: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy; Kite Pharma: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 497-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pacharapan Surapolchai ◽  
Usanarat Anurathapan ◽  
Arpatsorn Sermcheep ◽  
Samart Pakakasama ◽  
Nongnuch Sirachainan ◽  
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