The myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms(MDS/MPNs) are a unique group of hematologic malignancies characterized by concomitant myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative features. According to the 2008 WHO classif...The myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms(MDS/MPNs) are a unique group of hematologic malignancies characterized by concomitant myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative features. According to the 2008 WHO classification, the category includes atypical chronic myeloid leukemia(a CML), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia(JMML), MDS/MPN-unclassifiable(MDS/MPN-U), and the provisional entity refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis(RARS-T). Although diagnosis currently remains based on clinicopathologic features, the incorporation of nextgeneration platforms has allowed for the recent molecular characterization of these diseases which has revealed unique and complex mutational profiles that support their distinct biology and is anticipated to soon play an integral role in diagnosis,prognostication, and treatment. Future goals of research should include the development of disease-modifying therapies, and further genetic understanding of the category will likely form the foundation of these efforts.展开更多
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of decitabine(DEC)combined with ruxolitinib(RUX)in the treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML).Methods The clinical characteristics of 12...Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of decitabine(DEC)combined with ruxolitinib(RUX)in the treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML).Methods The clinical characteristics of 12 patients with CMML were analyzed retrospectively and subsequent target sequencing was performed to investigate the efficacy of the combined treatment with DEC and RUX and the molecular signatures therein.Results Among the 12 cases,clinical improvement was observed in all patients(100%),spleen reduction was observed in six patients(67%),and hematologic improvement was observed in four patients(33%).In the CMML-1 group,the overall response was 50%(3/6),one case achieved complete response,one achieved bone marrow remission,and one achieved hematological improvement.In the CMML-2 group,the overall response was 17%(1/6),one case achieved complete response,four showed disease progression(PD),and one exhibited no response.As expected,ASXL1 mutation was predictive for the outcome of CMML(hazard ratio of 2.97,95%confidence interval of 1.21–7.06;P=0.02).Conclusion The use of DEC combined with RUX in the treatment of CMML effectively improved the clinical response and quality of life,especially for CMML-1 patients.Ongoing clinical trials will further evaluate the safety and efficacy of this novel therapeutic approach.展开更多
文摘The myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms(MDS/MPNs) are a unique group of hematologic malignancies characterized by concomitant myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative features. According to the 2008 WHO classification, the category includes atypical chronic myeloid leukemia(a CML), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia(JMML), MDS/MPN-unclassifiable(MDS/MPN-U), and the provisional entity refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis(RARS-T). Although diagnosis currently remains based on clinicopathologic features, the incorporation of nextgeneration platforms has allowed for the recent molecular characterization of these diseases which has revealed unique and complex mutational profiles that support their distinct biology and is anticipated to soon play an integral role in diagnosis,prognostication, and treatment. Future goals of research should include the development of disease-modifying therapies, and further genetic understanding of the category will likely form the foundation of these efforts.
基金Supported by a grant from the Fund of Ruijin Hospital North affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine(No:2018ZY03)
文摘Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of decitabine(DEC)combined with ruxolitinib(RUX)in the treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML).Methods The clinical characteristics of 12 patients with CMML were analyzed retrospectively and subsequent target sequencing was performed to investigate the efficacy of the combined treatment with DEC and RUX and the molecular signatures therein.Results Among the 12 cases,clinical improvement was observed in all patients(100%),spleen reduction was observed in six patients(67%),and hematologic improvement was observed in four patients(33%).In the CMML-1 group,the overall response was 50%(3/6),one case achieved complete response,one achieved bone marrow remission,and one achieved hematological improvement.In the CMML-2 group,the overall response was 17%(1/6),one case achieved complete response,four showed disease progression(PD),and one exhibited no response.As expected,ASXL1 mutation was predictive for the outcome of CMML(hazard ratio of 2.97,95%confidence interval of 1.21–7.06;P=0.02).Conclusion The use of DEC combined with RUX in the treatment of CMML effectively improved the clinical response and quality of life,especially for CMML-1 patients.Ongoing clinical trials will further evaluate the safety and efficacy of this novel therapeutic approach.