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2. Breast implant illness: A United Kingdom patient-centred approach.
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Miranda, BH, Banwell, PE, Sterne, GD, and Floyd, DC
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Silicone breast implants are widely prevalent. An increasing group of patients detail self-reported somatic and psychological symptoms that have been ascribed as breast implant illness (BII) and seek capsulectomy and implant removal. To guide consultations and shared decision making, more outcome data relating to this intervention are required. To present a multicentre study of patient-centred (n = 100) outcome data, following total capsulectomy with implant removal for BII. A questionnaire survey was cross-referenced with medical records. Collected data included demographics, operation details, pre- and postoperative symptom scores, overall self-perceived percentage improvement in BII symptoms and breast shape satisfaction ratings after explantation. The 10 most frequently self-reported symptoms were fatigue (81%), pains/aches (72%), brain/memory fog (56%), mood disturbances (36%), neuropathic pain (28%), hair loss (28%), headaches (25%), gastric symptoms/intolerances (24%), eczema/rash (18%) and vision disturbance (17%). A high proportion of patients (98%) experienced a 62 ± 4% average symptom improvement; most self-reported symptoms (21/28) improved significantly after explantation with total capsulectomy (p < 0.05). Furthermore, patients had high overall self-perceived BII percentage improvement (76 ± 3%) and satisfaction with breast shape numerical rating score (8 ± 0.30) postoperatively. Despite BII not being a defined disease entity, symptom association with silicone breast implants continues for a growing number of patients. It is important to recognise that in this patient group, capsulectomy and implant removal may not be curative, however we have demonstrated that symptom improvement can occur. It is very difficult to prove a causal link between breast implants and BII; to do so will require extensive prospective data collection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Discovery and efficacy study of an ALK inhibitor AMX6001 in anaplastic large cell lymphoma Karpas299 mice models
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Debasis Das, Lingzhi Xie, Dandan Qiao, Yuxi Cao, Jianhe Jia, Yong Li, and Jian Hong
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Anaplastic lymphoma kinase ,ALK ,ALCL ,Anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,Karpas299 ,Inhibitor ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 ,Other systems of medicine ,RZ201-999 - Abstract
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is an attractive therapeutic target for the treatment of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). We identified novel deuterated 2,4-diarylamino pyrimidine compounds as potent ALK inhibitors. The compound 9 (AMX6001) showed better in vitro activity against ALK and NPM-ALK kinase and significantly inhibited proliferation of Karpas299 and SU-DHL-1 cell lines. In vivo efficacy of compound 9 was better than reference standard ceritinib in ALCL Karpas299 mice models. Daily oral treatment of compound 9 (25 mg/kg) induced tumor suppression TGI up to 95.8 % in ALCL models.
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- 2024
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4. Drug eruption and cutaneous metastasis in a patient with ALK‐negative anaplastic large T‐cell lymphoma after tislelizumab.
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Su, Ting, Luan, Xingbao, Lu, Yan, and Xu, Yang
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- 2024
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5. ALK+ ALCL in the setting of adalimumab-related hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Craig, Alexander and Wen, Kwun Wah
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ALCL ,ALK ,KRAS ,adalimumab ,iatrogenic immunodeficiency‐associated ,Lymphoma ,Hematology ,Cancer ,Rare Diseases ,Genetics ,2.1 Biological and endogenous factors ,Aetiology ,iatrogenic immunodeficiency-associated - Abstract
This ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) case highlights the importance of considering ALCL in the setting of iatrogenic immunosuppression in hidradenitis suppurativa patients. Diagnosis of ALCL can be challenging in situations with very low viability/cellularity, negative CD3 and/or other T-cell markers, and immunosuppression.
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- 2023
6. Systemic ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma with NPM1::TYK2 rearrangement
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Johnson, Mckinzie, Willard, Nicholas, and Pan, Zenggang
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- 2024
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7. Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression in Lymphomas: State of the Art.
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Zanelli, Magda, Fragliasso, Valentina, Parente, Paola, Bisagni, Alessandra, Sanguedolce, Francesca, Zizzo, Maurizio, Broggi, Giuseppe, Ricci, Stefano, Palicelli, Andrea, Foroni, Moira, Gozzi, Fabrizio, Gentile, Pietro, Morini, Andrea, Koufopoulos, Nektarios, Caltabiano, Rosario, Cimino, Luca, Fabozzi, Massimiliano, Cavazza, Alberto, Neri, Antonino, and Ascani, Stefano
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DIFFUSE large B-cell lymphomas , *PROGRAMMED death-ligand 1 , *T-cell lymphoma , *LYMPHOMAS , *IMMUNE checkpoint proteins - Abstract
The interaction of programmed death-1 (PD-1) on T lymphocytes with its ligands Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) and Programmed Death Ligand 2 (PD-L2) on tumor cells and/or tumor-associated macrophages results in inhibitory signals to the T-cell receptor pathway, consequently causing tumor immune escape. PD-L1/PD-L2 are currently used as predictive tissue biomarkers in clinical practice. Virtually PD-L1 levels expressed by tumor cells are associated with a good response to immune checkpoint blockade therapies targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. These therapies restore T-cell antitumor immune response by releasing T-lymphocytes from the inhibitory effects of tumor cells. Immune checkpoint therapies have completely changed the management of patients with solid cancers. This therapeutic strategy is less used in hematological malignancies, although good results have been achieved in some settings, such as refractory/relapsed classic Hodgkin lymphoma and primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma. Variable results have been obtained in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and T-cell lymphomas. Immunohistochemistry represents the main technique for assessing PD-L1 expression on tumor cells. This review aims to describe the current knowledge of PD-L1 expression in various types of lymphomas, focusing on the principal mechanisms underlying PD-L1 overexpression, its prognostic significance and practical issues concerning the evaluation of PD-L1 immunohistochemical results in lymphomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Incidence trends for common subtypes of T-cell lymphoma in Taiwan and the United States from 2008–2020.
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Huang, Chung-I, Ker, Chien-Yu, Li, Hung-Ju, Hsiao, Yu-Ting, Lin, Sheng-Fung, and Su, Yu-Chieh
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The incidence of T-cell lymphoma (TCL) has been continually increasing in Taiwan and the United States (US) in recent years. This epidemiological study using population-based registry data aimed to determine the incidence patterns of common subtypes of TCL in Taiwan from 2008–2020 and compare them with those in the US and the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) population. Subtypes included angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL); extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal or other type (ENKTL); peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS); and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The total number of patients newly diagnosed with TCL during 2008–2020 was 4477, 3171, and 48,889 in Taiwan, API, and the US, respectively. Except the incidence rate of AITL in Taiwan, the incidence rates of these common TCL subtypes showed downward trends in all studied populations. There was also a significant increase in the relative frequency of AITL among TCL in Taiwan, with an annual percent change of 4.44 (p < 0.001), from 8.44% in 2002 to 20.63% in 2020. The rapid development of diagnostics may be the main factor contributing to this rise in incidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma with ALK::ATIC fusion mimicking a histiocytic sarcoma debuting as an anterior thoracic soft tissue tumor with exceptional clinicopathological, morphological and molecular features
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José Antonio García‐Muñiz, Natalia Vilches‐Cisneros, Juan Pablo Flores‐Gutiérrez, and Oralia Barboza‐Quintana
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ALCL ,ALK::ATIC ,histiocytic sarcoma ,NGS ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Published
- 2024
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10. Therapeutic challenges in peripheral T-cell lymphoma
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Yunpeng Luan, Xiang Li, Yunqi Luan, Junyu Luo, Qinzuo Dong, Shili Ye, Yuejin Li, Yanmei Li, Lu Jia, Jun Yang, and Dong-Hua Yang
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Leukemia ,Lymphoma ,PTCL ,NHL ,T-ALL ,ALCL ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a rare and heterogeneous group of hematological malignancies. Compared to our knowledge of B-cell tumors, our understanding of T-cell leukemia and lymphoma remains less advanced, and a significant number of patients are diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease. Unfortunately, the development of drug resistance in tumors leads to relapsed or refractory peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas (r/r PTCL), resulting in highly unsatisfactory treatment outcomes for these patients. This review provides an overview of potential mechanisms contributing to PTCL treatment resistance, encompassing aspects such as tumor heterogeneity, tumor microenvironment, and abnormal signaling pathways in PTCL development. The existing drugs aimed at overcoming PTCL resistance and their potential resistance mechanisms are also discussed. Furthermore, a summary of ongoing clinical trials related to PTCL is presented, with the aim of aiding clinicians in making informed treatment decisions.
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- 2024
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11. Therapeutic challenges in peripheral T-cell lymphoma
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Luan, Yunpeng, Li, Xiang, Luan, Yunqi, Luo, Junyu, Dong, Qinzuo, Ye, Shili, Li, Yuejin, Li, Yanmei, Jia, Lu, Yang, Jun, and Yang, Dong-Hua
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- 2024
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12. Transcriptional Landscape of CUT-Class Homeobox Genes in Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm.
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Nagel, Stefan, Rand, Ulfert, Pommerenke, Claudia, and Meyer, Corinna
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HOMEOBOX genes , *DENDRITIC cells , *GENE expression , *WESTERN immunoblotting , *MYELOID cells , *PROTEIN analysis - Abstract
Homeobox genes encode developmental transcription factors regulating tissue-specific differentiation processes and drive cancerogenesis when deregulated. Dendritic cells (DCs) are myeloid immune cells occurring as two types, either conventional or plasmacytoid DCs. Recently, we showed that the expression of NKL-subclass homeobox gene VENTX is restricted to conventional DCs, regulating developmental genes. Here, we identified and investigated homeobox genes specifically expressed in plasmacytoid DCs (pDCs) and derived blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). We analyzed gene expression data, performed RQ-PCR, protein analyses by Western blot and immuno-cytology, siRNA-mediated knockdown assays and subsequent RNA-sequencing and live-cell imaging. Screening of public gene expression data revealed restricted activity of the CUT-class homeobox gene CUX2 in pDCs. An extended analysis of this homeobox gene class in myelopoiesis showed that additional CUX2 activity was restricted to myeloid progenitors, while BPDCN patients aberrantly expressed ONECUT2, which remained silent in the complete myeloid compartment. ONECUT2 expressing BPDCN cell line CAL-1 served as a model to investigate its regulation and oncogenic activity. The ONECUT2 locus at 18q21 was duplicated and activated by IRF4, AUTS2 and TNF-signaling and repressed by BMP4-, TGFb- and IL13-signalling. Functional analyses of ONECUT2 revealed the inhibition of pDC differentiation and of CDKN1C and CASP1 expression, while SMAD3 and EPAS1 were activated. EPAS1 in turn enhanced survival under hypoxic conditions which thus may support dendritic tumor cells residing in hypoxic skin lesions. Collectively, we revealed physiological and aberrant activities of CUT-class homeobox genes in myelopoiesis including pDCs and in BPDCN, respectively. Our data may aid in the diagnosis of BPDCN patients and reveal novel therapeutic targets for this fatal malignancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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13. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma with ALK::ATIC fusion mimicking a histiocytic sarcoma debuting as an anterior thoracic soft tissue tumor with exceptional clinicopathological, morphological and molecular features.
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García‐Muñiz, José Antonio, Vilches‐Cisneros, Natalia, Flores‐Gutiérrez, Juan Pablo, and Barboza‐Quintana, Oralia
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T-cell lymphoma , *ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *LYMPHATIC cancer , *COMPUTED tomography , *SYMPTOMS , *CANCER patients , *CANCER chemotherapy , *ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase , *NEEDLE biopsy , *SOFT tissue tumors ,CHEST tumors - Published
- 2024
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14. Breast Implants
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Palanisamy, Priya K., Dev, Bhawna, Chandrasekharan, Anupama, Dev, Bhawna, editor, and Joseph, Leena Dennis, editor
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- 2023
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15. A Combination of Alectinib and DNA-Demethylating Agents Synergistically Inhibits Anaplastic-Lymphoma-Kinase-Positive Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma Cell Proliferation.
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Kawasoe, Kazunori, Watanabe, Tatsuro, Yoshida-Sakai, Nao, Yamamoto, Yuta, Kurahashi, Yuki, Kidoguchi, Keisuke, Ureshino, Hiroshi, Kamachi, Kazuharu, Fukuda-Kurahashi, Yuki, and Kimura, Shinya
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ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *APOPTOSIS , *PROTEIN-tyrosine kinase inhibitors , *GENE expression , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *CELL proliferation , *RESEARCH funding - Abstract
Simple Summary: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) targeting anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), such as crizotinib and alectinib, provide favorable clinical responses in human malignancies driven by ALK fusion proteins, including ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL) and non-small cell lung carcinoma (ALK+ NSCLC). ALK TKIs were approved for clinical use in ALK+ NSCLC patients prior to being approved for use in individuals with ALK+ ALCL. Although most ALK+ NSCLC patients initially respond to crizotinib and alectinib therapy, they relapse after several years on this therapy. Here, we investigated whether a combination of alectinib and DNA-demethylating agents could have synergistic efficacy for the treatment of ALK+ ALCL patients. We found that the combination of alectinib and OR-2100, an orally bioavailable decitabine prodrug, synergistically suppressed ALCL cell proliferation, which was accompanied by gene expression reprograming. Therefore, alectinib and OR-2100 combination therapy has the potential to improve treatment outcomes in patients with ALK+ ALCL. The recent evolution of molecular targeted therapy has improved clinical outcomes in several human malignancies. The translocation of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) was originally identified in anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) and subsequently in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Since ALK fusion gene products act as a driver of carcinogenesis in both ALCL and NSCLC, several ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been developed. Crizotinib and alectinib are first- and second-generation ALK TKIs, respectively, approved for the treatment of ALK-positive ALCL (ALK+ ALCL) and ALK+ NSCLC. Although most ALK+ NSCLC patients respond to crizotinib and alectinib, they generally relapse after several years of treatment. We previously found that DNA-demethylating agents enhanced the efficacy of ABL TKIs in chronic myeloid leukemia cells. Moreover, aberrant DNA methylation has also been observed in ALCL cells. Thus, to improve the clinical outcomes of ALK+ ALCL therapy, we investigated the synergistic efficacy of the combination of alectinib and the DNA-demethylating agent azacytidine, decitabine, or OR-2100 (an orally bioavailable decitabine derivative). As expected, the combination of alectinib and DNA-demethylating agents synergistically suppressed ALK+ ALCL cell proliferation, concomitant with DNA hypomethylation and a reduction in STAT3 (a downstream target of ALK fusion proteins) phosphorylation. The combination of alectinib and OR-2100 markedly altered gene expression in ALCL cells, including that of genes implicated in apoptotic signaling, which possibly contributed to the synergistic anti-ALCL effects of this drug combination. Therefore, alectinib and OR-2100 combination therapy has the potential to improve the outcomes of patients with ALK+ ALCL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Updates in pathobiological aspects of anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
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Rui Wu and Lim, Megan S.
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CD30 antigen ,ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma ,CUTANEOUS T-cell lymphoma ,GENE fusion - Abstract
Anaplastic large cell lymphomas (ALCL) encompass several distinct subtypes of mature T-cell neoplasms that are unified by the expression of CD30 and anaplastic cytomorphology. Identification of the cytogenetic abnormality t(2;5) (p23;q35) led to the subclassification of ALCLs into ALK+ ALCL and ALK-ALCL. According to the most recent World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours as well as the International Consensus Classification (ICC) of Mature Lymphoid Neoplasms, ALCLs encompass ALK+ ALCL, ALK-ALCL, and breast implant-associated ALCL (BI-ALCL). Approximately 80% of systemic ALCLs harbor rearrangement of ALK, with NPM1 being the most common partner gene, although many other fusion partner genes have been identified to date. ALK-ALCLs represent a heterogeneous group of lymphomas with distinct clinical, immunophenotypic, and genetic features. A subset harbor recurrent rearrangement of genes, including TYK2, DUSP22, and TP63, with a proportion for which genetic aberrations have yet to be characterized. Although primary cutaneous ALCL (pc-ALCL) is currently classified as a subtype of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, due to the large anaplastic and pleomorphic morphology together with CD30 expression in the malignant cells, this review also discusses the pathobiological features of this disease entity. Genomic and proteomic studies have contributed significant knowledge elucidating novel signaling pathways that are implicated in ALCL pathogenesis and represent candidate targets of therapeutic interventions. This review aims to offer perspectives on recent insights regarding the pathobiological and genetic features of ALCL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Involving Gastrointestinal Tract: A Clinicopathologic Study of 25 Cases of a Rare Tumor at a Rare Site.
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Ud Din, Nasir, Rahim, Shabina, Ansar, Zeeshan, Ahmed, Arsalan, and Ahmad, Zubair
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase , *SMALL intestine , *OLDER patients , *CLINICAL pathology , *GASTROINTESTINAL system - Abstract
Background. Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is an uncommon lymphoma divided into anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive, ALK negative, and breast implant-associated (BIA) ALCL. Gastrointestinal tract involvement is very rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Its recognition is crucial as prognostic ramifications are different. Objectives. To describe clinicopathological features of ALCL involving the gastrointestinal tract. Materials and Methods. Slides were reviewed. Diagnosis was confirmed. Histological and immunohistochemical features were described. Results. Twenty-five tumors were diagnosed during the study period. Ages ranged from 14 to 65 years (mean 41 years). Mean age for ALK-negative and ALK-positive patients were 49 and 17 years, respectively. Twenty-one were males and 4 were females. Eighteen involved small intestine. Mean tumor size was 4.2 cm. All showed diffuse sheets of large anaplastic cells with pleomorphic nuclei, abundant pink cytoplasm, and strong positivity for CD30. Epithelial membrane antigen was positive in 17 tumors and keratin was negative in all. Eighteen tumors were ALK negative. Out of 14 patients with follow-up, 12 died within a few months of diagnosis. Seven had stage IE, 5 had stage IIE, and 2 had stage IV disease. Two patients were alive at 35 and 60 months. Twelve received chemotherapy. Conclusion. A marked male predominance was noted. Small intestine was the commonest site of involvement. Majority were ALK negative. ALK-negative tumors occurred in older patients and ALK positive in younger patients. Prognosis was poor. ALCL should be included in the differential diagnosis of anaplastic epithelioid cell neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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18. Studying the transcriptional and epigenetic perturbations of haematopathologies expressing NPM1-ALK
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Ducray, Stephen and Turner, Suzanne D.
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616.99 ,ALK ,ALCL ,NPM-ALK ,EML4-ALK ,NSCLC ,ALK-translocation proteins ,epigenetics ,Neuroblastoma ,pediatric cancer ,tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) ,STAT3 - Abstract
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a tyrosine kinase involved in the development of the gut and nervous system, initially cloned from cases of T-cell lymphoma. ALK has been frequently implicated in diverse cancers through oncogenic translocations, mutations, chromosomal inversion, or amplification events. Such translocations or inversions have involved different fusion partners, which create novel fusion proteins that facilitate autophosphorylation of ALK, resulting in a constitutively active tyrosine kinase with oncogenic potential. ALK fusion proteins enable transcriptional programmes that drive the pathogenesis of a range of ALK-related malignancies including anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In addition to oncogenic fusion proteins, ALK is activated as a consequence of amplification and mutation in neuroblastoma (NB); a malignancy of the peripheral nervous system typically affecting children, and most commonly arising in the adrenal glands. Irrespective of the mechanism, hyperactivated ALK proteins are involved in diverse cellular signalling pathways such as Ras/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt, and Janus protein tyrosine kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT). Furthermore, ALK is implicated in epigenetic regulation including DNA methylation and miRNA expression as well as the activation and transcription of effector transcription factors. ALK interactions with nuclear proteins have also been described. Given ALK's oncogenic activities and central role in many malignancies, ALK has presented itself as an amenable therapeutic target. Hence, directed therapeutics (ALK-tyrosine kinase inhibitors; TKI) have been used in the treatment of ALK-driven cancers. Unfortunately, clinical and research studies have suggested that resistance to ALK inhibitors can develop through mutation or activation of ALK signalling bypass tracks. As such, a need for the development of novel front-line, dual-combination, and second-line therapies has been identified. Given the above, this thesis has focussed on two topics. Firstly, an investigation of the transcriptional roles the NPM1-ALK fusion protein plays in lymphoma, specifically ALCL, including its interaction with Brahma-related gene-1 (BRG1, encoded by the SMARCA4 gene, the catalytic subunit of the hSWI/SNF chromatin remodelling complex). I have demonstrated that an NPM1-ALK-BRG1 axis exists whereby loss of NPM1-ALK catalytic activity results in the proteasomal degradation of BRG1. As such, the transcriptional activity of BRG1 was investigated. These data suggest BRG1 holds roles in the transcriptional potentiation of cell division in ALCL and indicate that the protein is a vital effector in maintaining NPM1-ALK+ ALCL cell survival. Additionally, the cell-type dependent and independent transcriptional roles of aberrantly expressed ALK (e.g., through the activation of STAT3) were investigated and contrasted across ALK-driven malignancies (such as NSCLC and neuroblastoma). This showed that ALK holds mutually inclusive transcriptional roles in both cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction and further altering the transcriptional landscape (via expression of transcription factors and non-coding RNA). The second focus of investigation was on the targeting of ALK-orchestrated epigenetic and transcriptional mediators (and their effects) for the treatment of NPM1-ALK+ ALCL and the plethora of other aberrant ALK-driven malignancies. As ALK was shown to be indispensable in mediating transcription in NPM1-ALK-driven ALCL, EML4-ALK-driven NSCLC, and ALK-driven NB, a large-scale drug library comprising of approximately 300 clinically approved drugs and novel agents targeting transcriptional and epigenetic mediators was applied to several in vitro models. Such models included cell lines representing ALK-driven malignancies (ALCL, DLBCL, NSCLC, and NB) as well as ex vivo primary patient-derived lines (notably an ALK-TKI sensitive primary patient-derived ALCL model, a second ALK-TKI resistant relapse patient-derived ALCL model, and a primary patient-derived neuroblastoma model). Several of the identified drugs have been previously clinically trialled and/or used for the treatment of various cancers (e.g., aurora kinase, topoisomerase, and HDAC inhibitors) and were employed as internal controls for the drug screens. Additionally, an array of novel drugs, not previously described in the context of the treatment of ALK-driven cancers, was also identified. Notably, one such drug was nanaomycin A, a selective inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNMT3B), which reportedly inhibits DNA methylation and thus reactivates the expression of silenced genes. Nanaomycin A was one of the most potent drugs in 13/14 ALK-driven lines tested and may thus serve as a novel front-line therapy. I also demonstrated that nanaomycin A works synergistically when used with ALK-TKIs and remains efficacious against ALK-TKI resistant cell lines. Given these promising results, a larger library consisting of approximately 1400 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs was subsequently used to determine novel therapies for NPM1-ALK+ ALCL cell lines in addition to the two novel ex vivo patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models. Many compounds targeting transcriptional means of regulation were identified and validated as potent therapies, several of which supported the previous epigenetics screen findings (e.g., kinase and HDAC inhibitors). Drugs targeting kinase effectors were of particular interest to this study given NPM1-ALK's role in mediating transcriptional regulation through tyrosine phosphorylation cascades, especially the STAT3 inhibitor napabucasin. Experimentally, napabucasin was found to be efficacious across all systemic ALCL cell lines treated; regardless of ALK status. Importantly, the compound was also potent in both neuroblastoma and NSCLC, and had validated efficacy in cell lines demonstrating ALK-TKI resistance. Subsequently, a novel STAT3 inhibitor, DR-1-55, was also explored and found to be efficacious across the cohort of ALK-STAT3-driven malignancies, highlighting the promise STAT3 holds as a therapeutic target in this context. In conclusion, ALK was demonstrated to be important in manipulating the transcriptional underpinning of ALK-driven malignancies such as ALCL, NB, and NSCLC. Through understanding this pathophysiology, several therapeutics were identified that may function as alternatives for the harsh conventional chemotherapeutics currently employed.
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- 2020
19. Investigating the genome of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase-positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
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Larose, Hugo and Turner, Suzanne
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616.99 ,ALCL ,Lymphoma ,ALK ,NOTCH1 ,GSI ,WES ,Exome sequencing ,Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma ,Paediatric - Abstract
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a T cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, mainly presenting in paediatric and young adult patients. The majority of cases express a chimeric fusion protein resulting in hyperactivation of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) as the consequence of a chromosomal translocation. Patients diagnosed with ALCL are still treated with toxic multi-agent chemotherapy and as many as 25-50% of patients relapse. It is clear that continued adaption of current therapies will likely not improve these statistics and for progress to be made, integration of biology with the design and implementation of future clinical trials is required. To understand disease pathology and to uncover novel targets for therapy, Whole-Exome Sequencing (WES) of ALK+ ALCL was performed, as well as Gene-Set Enrichment Analysis. This revealed that the Notch pathway was the most enriched in mutations. In particular, variant T349P of Notch1, which confers a growth advantage to cells in which it is expressed, was detected in 12% of ALK+ and ALK- ALCL patient samples. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the nucleophosphomin 1-Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (NPM-ALK) chimeric protein promotes Notch1 expression through binding of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3) upstream of notch1. Moreover, inhibition of Notch1 with γ-secretase inhibitors (GSI) or silencing by shRNA leads to apoptosis; co-treatment in vitro with the ALK inhibitor crizotinib led to additive/synergistic anti-tumour activity suggesting this may be an appropriate combination therapy for future use in the circumvention of ALK inhibitor resistance. Indeed, crizotinib-resistant and sensitive ALCL cells were equally sensitive to GSIs. In conclusion, we show a variant in the extracellular domain of Notch1 that provides a growth advantage to cells and confirm the suitability of the Notch pathway as a second-line druggable target in ALK+ ALCL.
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20. Patient‐derived xenograft models of ALK+ ALCL reveal preclinical promise for therapy with brigatinib.
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Prokoph, Nina, Matthews, Jamie D., Trigg, Ricky M., Montes‐Mojarro, Ivonne A., Burke, G. A. Amos, Fend, Falko, Merkel, Olaf, Kenner, Lukas, Geoerger, Birgit, Johnston, Robert, Murray, Matthew J., Riguad, Charlotte, Brugières, Laurence, and Turner, Suzanne D.
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase , *NON-Hodgkin's lymphoma , *NON-small-cell lung carcinoma , *CENTRAL nervous system - Abstract
Summary: Anaplastic large‐cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a T‐cell malignancy predominantly driven by the oncogenic anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), accounting for approximately 15% of all paediatric non‐Hodgkin lymphoma. Patients with central nervous system (CNS) relapse are particularly difficult to treat with a 3‐year overall survival of 49% and a median survival of 23.5 months. The second‐generation ALK inhibitor brigatinib shows superior penetration of the blood–brain barrier unlike the first‐generation drug crizotinib and has shown promising results in ALK+ non‐small‐cell lung cancer. However, the benefits of brigatinib in treating aggressive paediatric ALK+ ALCL are largely unknown. We established a patient‐derived xenograft (PDX) resource from ALK+ ALCL patients at or before CNS relapse serving as models to facilitate the development of future therapies. We show in vivo that brigatinib is effective in inducing the remission of PDX models of crizotinib‐resistant (ALK C1156Y, TP53 loss) ALCL and furthermore that it is superior to crizotinib as a second‐line approach to the treatment of a standard chemotherapy relapsed/refractory ALCL PDX pointing to brigatinib as a future therapeutic option. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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21. Clinical profile and outcome of children with anaplastic large cell lymphoma treated with short-course chemotherapy – ten years experience from a tertiary care center in a LMIC.
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Trivedi, Maharshi, Thankamony, Priyakumari, Nair, Manjusha, Rajeswari, Binitha, Guruprasad, C S, Prasanth, V R, Nair, Rekha A., and Jagathnath Krishna, K M
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *RESOURCE-limited settings , *NON-Hodgkin's lymphoma , *TERTIARY care , *SERUM albumin , *ANAPLASTIC thyroid cancer - Abstract
Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) constitutes 10–15% of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. With short-course chemotherapy, outcome has improved up-to 90% in developed-countries. There is limited-data on outcome of pediatric ALCL treated with ALCL99 protocol from low-middle income countries. Children ≤14 years, diagnosed with ALCL between 1st January 2007 and 31st December 2016 were analyzed. Details regarding clinical-presentation and treatment were recorded and outcome was analyzed. Fourteen-children were diagnosed. Median-age was 114 months (range 24 – 162 months). Male:female ratio was 3.6:1. Stage-I, II and III disease was seen in three (21.4%), three (21.4%), and eight (57.1%) children, respectively. Low, standard and high-risk disease was seen in two (14.2%), six (42.9%) and six (42.9%), respectively. All children were treated using ALCL99 protocol. Three (21.4%) children had disease-progression/relapse and five (35.7%) died (three from treatment-related mortality, and two from disease). At median follow-up of 54-months, four-year EFS and OS were 64.3% and 64.3%, respectively. Log-rank test demonstrated female gender (p = 0.005), stage-III disease (p < 0.001), visceral-organ involvement (p = 0.035), high-risk disease (p = 0.016) and, serum albumin ≤3.5 g/dL (p = 0.031) associated with significantly worse 4-year EFS. Cox-regression analysis demonstrated female gender associated with poor EFS (p = 0.02) and female gender and visceral-organ involvement associated with poor OS (p = 0.02, p = 0.011, respectively). Good survival could be achieved for children with ALCL using uniform treatment protocol in a resource-limited setting, especially among low and standard-risk children. Female-sex, high-risk disease, stage-III disease, visceral organ involvement and low albumin levels were associated with poor outcome, however these findings need to be corroborated in larger studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Cutaneous Lymphomas
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Junkins-Hopkins, Jacqueline M., Lin, Fan, editor, Prichard, Jeffrey W., editor, Liu, Haiyan, editor, and Wilkerson, Myra L., editor
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23. Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment according to current updated knowledge on BIA-ALCL
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Benedetto Longo, Arianna Di Napoli, Giuseppe Curigliano, Paolo Veronesi, Stefano Pileri, Maurizio Martelli, Roy De Vita, Nicola Felici, Pierfrancesco Cirillo, Claudio Bernardi, Gennaro D'orsi, Martina Giacalone, Gabriele Storti, and Valerio Cervelli
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BIA-ALCL ,Anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,ALCL ,Breast cancer ,Breast implants ,Breast reconstruction ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Shared strategies and correct information are essential to guide physicians in the management of such an uncommon disease as Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). A systematic review of the literature was performed to collect the most relevant evidence on BIA-ALCL reported cases. A panel of multidisciplinary experts discussed the scientific evidence on BIA-ALCL, and updated consensus recommendations were developed through the Delphi process. The lastest reported Italian incidence of BIA-ALCL is 3.5 per 100.000 implanted patients (95% CI, 1.36 to 5.78), and the disease counts over 1216 cases worldwide as of June 2022. The most common presentation symptom is a late onset seroma followed by a palpable breast mass. In the event of a suspicious case, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration should be the first step in evaluation, followed by cytologic and immunohistochemical examination. In patients with confirmed diagnosis of BIA-ALCL confined to the capsule, the en-bloc capsulectomy should be performed, followed by immediate autologous reconstruction, while delayed reconstruction applies for disseminate disease or radically unresectable tumor. Nevertheless, a multidisciplinary team approach is essential for the correct management of this pathology.
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24. Breast lymphomas, breast implants and capsules The timeline of BIA-ALCL with respect to surgical consent: the UK perspective
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Keith Allison and Adam Gilmour
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BIA-ALCL ,Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma ,Lymphoma ,ALCL ,Breast Implants ,Consent, Chronology ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare type of T-Cell (non-Hodgkin's) lymphoma associated with the use of silicone breast implants. Recent widespread awareness has focused not only on the management of this condition but also in regards to potential litigation of surgeons, clinics, and breast implant manufacturers. Allegations of causation and inappropriate patient consent are being raised. The purpose of this article is to establish the timeline of relevant discoveries regarding this condition and associated implications with regards to appropriate informed patient consent.
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25. Isoimperatorin therapeutic effect against aluminum induced neurotoxicity in albino mice.
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Rajendran, Peramaiyan, Althumairy, Duaa, Bani-Ismail, Mohammad, Bekhet, Gamal M., and Ahmed, Emad A.
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NUCLEAR factor E2 related factor ,POISONS ,OXIDANT status ,ALZHEIMER'S disease ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,DOPAMINE receptors ,HUMAN body ,SEROTONIN receptors - Abstract
Background: Although aluminum (Al) is not biologically crucial to the human body, classical studies have demonstrated that excessive human exposure to Al can induce oxidative damage, neuroinflammatory conditions and neurotoxic manifestations implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Exposure to Al was reported to be associated with oxidative damage, neuroinflammation, and to enhance progressive multiregional neurodegeneration in animal models. Several plant-derived natural biomolecules have been recently used to reduce the toxic effects of Al through decreasing the oxidative stress and the associated diseases. A good candidate still to be tested is an active natural furanocoumarin, the isoimperatorin (IMP) that can be extracted from Lemon and lime oils and other plants. Here, we examined the neuroprotective effects of IMP on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity in albino mice. Methods: Twenty-four male albinomice were used in this study. Mice were randomly devided into 5 groups. The first group was given distilled water as a control, the second groupwas given AlCl3 orally (10mg/wt/day) starting from the 2ndweek to the end of the 6th week, the third group received AlCl3 orally and IMP interperitoneally, i. p. (30mg/wt/day) starting from week 2 till week 6where IMP was supplement 1st and then 4 h later AlCl3 was given to mice. The fourth group received the control (IMP 30 mg/wt, i. p.) from the 2nd week till the end of the experiment. Rodent models of central nervous system (CNS) disorders were assessed using object location memory and Y-maze tests in 6th week began. Essential anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress indicators were evaluated, including interleukin-1 β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor a (TNF-a), malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and catalase activity (CAT). In addition, serum levels of brain neurotransmitters such as corticosterone, acetylcholine (ACh), dopamine and serotonin in brain homogenates were measured calorimetrically. Results: The study results revealed that the daily treatment of AlCl3 upregulated the TNF-a and IL-1ß levels, increased MDA accumulation, and decreased TAC and CAT activity. In addition, aluminum induced a reduction in concentrations of ACh, serotonin and dopamine in the brain. However, IMP significantly ameliorates the effect of AlCl3 through modulating the antioxidant and regulating the inflammatory response through targeting Nrf2 (NF-E2-related factor 2) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). Conclusion: Thus, IMP might be a promising treatment option for neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, which are associated with neuro-inflammation and oxidative stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Ulcerated nodules in a sporotrichoid distribution.
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Hosking, Anna-Marie, Kraus, Christina N, Elsensohn, Ashley N, Shiu, Jessica, de Feraudy, Sebastien, and Smith, Janellen
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ALCL ,anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,ALK ,anaplastic lymphoma kinase ,BV ,brentuximab vedotin ,Bcl-2 ,B-cell lymphoma 2 ,CLA ,cutaneous lymphocyte antigen ,EMA ,epithelial membrane antigen ,FDA ,US Food and Drug Administration ,PC-ALCL ,primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,ALCL ,anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,ALK ,anaplastic lymphoma kinase ,BV ,brentuximab vedotin ,Bcl-2 ,B-cell lymphoma 2 ,CLA ,cutaneous lymphocyte antigen ,EMA ,epithelial membrane antigen ,FDA ,US Food and Drug Administration ,PC-ALCL ,primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma - Published
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27. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma of breast masquerading suppurative mastitis on cytology
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Sailuja Maharjan, Bandana Satyal, Reena Baidya, and Prakash Neupane
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alcl ,breast ,extranodal ,non-hodgkin lymphoma ,t cell lymphoma ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Breast is an uncommon site of extra nodal lymphoma accounting for 2.2% of all extra nodal lymphomas. B cell lymphomas are more common than T cell types. The most common subtype is Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. Breast lymphoma is very challenging to diagnose as it has nonspecific clinical and radiological features. We report a rare case of primary T cell lymphoma in a 20-year-old female. It was misdiagnosed as abscess on ultrasound and as suppurative mastitis on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). However, excisional biopsy was suggestive of lymphoma and immunohistochemistry confirmed it as ALK positive, anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Even though FNAC is a part of the diagnostic triad for breast lesions, potential pitfalls cannot be overlooked and must be correlated with biopsy.
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28. PDGFRβ promotes oncogenic progression via STAT3/STAT5 hyperactivation in anaplastic large cell lymphoma
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I. Garces de los Fayos Alonso, L. Zujo, I. Wiest, P. Kodajova, G. Timelthaler, S. Edtmayer, M. Zrimšek, S. Kollmann, C. Giordano, M. Kothmayer, H. A. Neubauer, S. Dey, M. Schlederer, B. S. Schmalzbauer, T. Limberger, C. Probst, O. Pusch, S. Högler, S. Tangermann, O. Merkel, A. I. Schiefer, C. Kornauth, N. Prutsch, M. Zimmerman, B. Abraham, J. Anagnostopoulos, L. Quintanilla-Martinez, S. Mathas, P. Wolf, D. Stoiber, P. B. Staber, G. Egger, W. Klapper, W. Woessmann, T. A. Look, P. Gunning, S. D. Turner, R. Moriggl, S. Lagger, and L. Kenner
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ALCL ,PDGFRβ ,STAT3 ,STAT5A ,STAT5B ,NPM-ALK ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin T cell lymphoma commonly driven by NPM-ALK. AP-1 transcription factors, cJUN and JUNb, act as downstream effectors of NPM-ALK and transcriptionally regulate PDGFRβ. Blocking PDGFRβ kinase activity with imatinib effectively reduces tumor burden and prolongs survival, although the downstream molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Methods and results In a transgenic mouse model that mimics PDGFRβ-driven human ALCL in vivo, we identify PDGFRβ as a driver of aggressive tumor growth. Mechanistically, PDGFRβ induces the pro-survival factor Bcl-xL and the growth-enhancing cytokine IL-10 via STAT5 activation. CRISPR/Cas9 deletion of both STAT5 gene products, STAT5A and STAT5B, results in the significant impairment of cell viability compared to deletion of STAT5A, STAT5B or STAT3 alone. Moreover, combined blockade of STAT3/5 activity with a selective SH2 domain inhibitor, AC-4-130, effectively obstructs tumor development in vivo. Conclusions We therefore propose PDGFRβ as a novel biomarker and introduce PDGFRβ-STAT3/5 signaling as an important axis in aggressive ALCL. Furthermore, we suggest that inhibition of PDGFRβ or STAT3/5 improve existing therapies for both previously untreated and relapsed/refractory ALK+ ALCL patients.
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29. Brentuximab vedotin use in pediatric anaplastic large cell lymphoma
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Jennifer E. Agrusa, Emily R. Egress, and Eric J. Lowe
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Brentuximab vedotin ,anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,ALCL ,CD30 ,non-Hodgkin lymphoma ,pediatric ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is the most common type of mature T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children/adolescents. ALCL is characterized by expression of CD30 in the neoplastic lymphoid cells with frequent expression of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), especially within the pediatric population. Despite multiple efforts to optimize the use of conventional chemotherapy, outcomes in children, adolescents, and adults with ALCL remain suboptimal. Thus, there is a need to improve survival for those with high-risk disease and decrease therapy exposures and toxicities for those with low-risk disease. Targeted therapies, such as the anti-CD30 antibody-drug conjugate, brentuximab vedotin, are new important therapeutic options. Phase I and II studies in adults with relapsed/refractory CD30+ lymphomas, including ALCL, demonstrated the safety and efficacy of brentuximab vedotin, leading to FDA approval for relapsed/refractory ALCL in adults and successful incorporation into frontline therapies. Clinical trials in the pediatric population demonstrated similar results in those with relapsed/refractory ALCL. Incorporation of brentuximab vedotin into upfront therapy for children and adolescents with ALCL showed that this novel combination therapy has clinical advantages in comparison to conventional agents alone. Brentuximab vedotin is well-tolerated in both the pediatric and adult populations, even when used in combination with conventional agents. Brentuximab vedotin is an ideal agent to treat ALCL with excellent targeted activity and limited toxicity. Future studies are needed to identify how brentuximab vedotin should be utilized when combined with immunotherapy or other targeted agents (e.g., ALK inhibitors) in both the upfront and relapsed/refractory setting.
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30. ALK+ ALCL in the setting of adalimumab‐related hidradenitis suppurativa
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Alexander Craig and Kwun Wah Wen
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adalimumab ,ALCL ,ALK ,iatrogenic immunodeficiency‐associated ,KRAS ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract This ALK‐positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) case highlights the importance of considering ALCL in the setting of iatrogenic immunosuppression in hidradenitis suppurativa patients. Diagnosis of ALCL can be challenging in situations with very low viability/cellularity, negative CD3 and/or other T‐cell markers, and immunosuppression.
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31. Isoimperatorin therapeutic effect against aluminum induced neurotoxicity in albino mice
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Peramaiyan Rajendran, Duaa Althumairy, Mohammad Bani-Ismail, Gamal M. Bekhet, and Emad A. Ahmed
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neurotoxicity ,ALCL ,inflammation ,oxidative stress ,isoimperatorin ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Background: Although aluminum (Al) is not biologically crucial to the human body, classical studies have demonstrated that excessive human exposure to Al can induce oxidative damage, neuroinflammatory conditions and neurotoxic manifestations implicated in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Exposure to Al was reported to be associated with oxidative damage, neuroinflammation, and to enhance progressive multiregional neurodegeneration in animal models. Several plant-derived natural biomolecules have been recently used to reduce the toxic effects of Al through decreasing the oxidative stress and the associated diseases. A good candidate still to be tested is an active natural furanocoumarin, the isoimperatorin (IMP) that can be extracted from Lemon and lime oils and other plants. Here, we examined the neuroprotective effects of IMP on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity in albino mice.Methods: Twenty-four male albino mice were used in this study. Mice were randomly devided into 5 groups. The first group was given distilled water as a control, the second group was given AlCl3 orally (10 mg/wt/day) starting from the 2nd week to the end of the 6th week, the third group received AlCl3 orally and IMP interperitoneally, i. p. (30 mg/wt/day) starting from week 2 till week 6 where IMP was supplement 1st and then 4 h later AlCl3 was given to mice. The fourth group received the control (IMP 30 mg/wt, i. p.) from the 2nd week till the end of the experiment. Rodent models of central nervous system (CNS) disorders were assessed using object location memory and Y-maze tests in 6th week began. Essential anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress indicators were evaluated, including interleukin-1 β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and catalase activity (CAT). In addition, serum levels of brain neurotransmitters such as corticosterone, acetylcholine (ACh), dopamine and serotonin in brain homogenates were measured calorimetrically.Results: The study results revealed that the daily treatment of AlCl3 upregulated the TNF-α and IL-1β levels, increased MDA accumulation, and decreased TAC and CAT activity. In addition, aluminum induced a reduction in concentrations of ACh, serotonin and dopamine in the brain. However, IMP significantly ameliorates the effect of AlCl3 through modulating the antioxidant and regulating the inflammatory response through targeting Nrf2 (NF-E2-related factor 2) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK).Conclusion: Thus, IMP might be a promising treatment option for neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, which are associated with neuro-inflammation and oxidative stress.
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32. Clinical, endoscopic and pathological characteristics of primary gastrointestinal T-cell and NK/T-cell lymphomas.
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Lu, Yi, Liu, Hailing, Zhuo, Xianhua, Liu, Tingzhi, Lou, Xiaoying, Li, Chujun, and Zhi, Min
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CUTANEOUS T-cell lymphoma , *LYMPHOMAS , *T cells , *WEIGHT loss , *SYMPTOMS , *GASTROINTESTINAL hemorrhage - Abstract
Gastrointestinal T-cell and NK/T-cell lymphomas are relatively rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Therefore, we performed a retrospective study of the clinical, endoscopic and pathological characteristics of these lymphomas, to provide additional data on this issue. From April 2013 to April 2021, consecutive patients diagnosed with primary gastrointestinal T-cell and NK/T-cell lymphomas were retrospectively reviewed. Their medical histories, laboratory, imaging, endoscopic, and pathology results were analyzed. Forty-two patients were finally chosen, among whom, 24 patients had ENKTCL, 9 patients had MEITL, 2 patients had ALCL, ALK–, 1 patient had ALCL, ALK+, and 6 patients had PTCL, NOS. The median age of all the patients was 48 years old, and 73.81% (31 patients) were male. The patients' symptoms were abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, weight loss, fever, and others. The endoscopic results of 26 patients could be traced, and 69.23% of the patients showed multiple lesions. Ulcerative and ulceroinfiltrative lesions were common. Among the pathologic findings, necrosis, ulceration, and crypt atrophy were commonly found while epitheliotropism was relatively less common. Twelve patients (28.57%) had a history of misdiagnosis. After a median follow-up time of 26.9 months, 26 patients (66.70%) died of the disease. The median overall survival time was 8 months. These lymphomas had nonspecific clinical manifestations, various endoscopic features, and were likely to be misdiagnosed as other diseases. The prognosis is still poor, and more in-depth research is needed to develop more precise treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment according to current updated knowledge on BIA-ALCL.
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Longo, Benedetto, Di Napoli, Arianna, Curigliano, Giuseppe, Veronesi, Paolo, Pileri, Stefano, Martelli, Maurizio, De Vita, Roy, Felici, Nicola, Cirillo, Pierfrancesco, Bernardi, Claudio, D'orsi, Gennaro, Giacalone, Martina, Storti, Gabriele, and Cervelli, Valerio
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma ,MAMMAPLASTY ,NEEDLE biopsy ,DIAGNOSIS ,RARE diseases - Abstract
Shared strategies and correct information are essential to guide physicians in the management of such an uncommon disease as Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). A systematic review of the literature was performed to collect the most relevant evidence on BIA-ALCL reported cases. A panel of multidisciplinary experts discussed the scientific evidence on BIA-ALCL, and updated consensus recommendations were developed through the Delphi process. The lastest reported Italian incidence of BIA-ALCL is 3.5 per 100.000 implanted patients (95% CI, 1.36 to 5.78), and the disease counts over 1216 cases worldwide as of June 2022. The most common presentation symptom is a late onset seroma followed by a palpable breast mass. In the event of a suspicious case, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration should be the first step in evaluation, followed by cytologic and immunohistochemical examination. In patients with confirmed diagnosis of BIA-ALCL confined to the capsule, the en-bloc capsulectomy should be performed, followed by immediate autologous reconstruction, while delayed reconstruction applies for disseminate disease or radically unresectable tumor. Nevertheless, a multidisciplinary team approach is essential for the correct management of this pathology. • Epidemiology and clinical features of Breast implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. • Process flow for the management of patients with BIA-ALCL diagnosis. • How to manage suspected cases of BIA-ALCL. • Breast reconstruction following BIA-ALCL diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Systemic ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma with distinctive myxoid change and DUSP22 rearrangement.
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Fratoni, Stefano, Trawinska, Malgorzata Monika, Capalbo, Anna, Bernardini, Laura, Fabbretti, Maria, Martini, Maurizio, Niscola, Pasquale, and Zhao, Xiangfeng Frank
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Systemic anaplastic lymphoma kinase-negative (ALK-) anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) comprises a genomically heterogeneous disease that is considered a distinct entity by the 2016 World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. Other than lymph nodes, systemic ALK- ALCL may affect extranodal tissues, sites where the inflammatory background may be especially prominent. In this scenario, myxoid change is exceptional in systemic ALK- ALCL. We describe a rare case of systemic ALK- ALCL with distinctive myxoid changes, carrying specific chromosomal aberrations that affect the clinical outcome. Careful morphological, immunohistochemical, and molecular workup is mandatory because a myxoid background should not be a reason to ignore the possibility of a lymphoma. Finally, extensive correlation with staging and the detection of prognostic biomarkers such as DUSP22 and TP63 rearrangements are essential for the diagnosis and prediction of clinical outcome in ALK- ALCL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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Yu, Qinchuan, Zhao, Zhiqiang, Wang, He, and Wang, Lieyang
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *CHRONIC lymphocytic leukemia , *RICHTER syndrome , *B cell lymphoma , *ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase , *ANAPLASTIC thyroid cancer - Abstract
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can experience histological transformation to a more aggressive lymphoma called "Richter's transformation". This transformation usually leads to diffuse large B cell lymphoma, though cases of T cell lymphoma have been identified. Here we report an extremely rare case of ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma. We performed detailed examination for this patient and reviewed related literatures to understand the transformation. Despite our best effort, this patient passed away shortly. Literature review shows no consensus on treatment and poor prognosis of this condition. We intend to report this case and explore novel treatment possibilities for these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Aggressive primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma with massive bilateral upper limb involvement at relapse
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Christopher N. Nguyen, BA, Swaminathan P. Iyer, MD, Roberto N. Miranda, MD, Carlos A. Torres-Cabala, MD, Jonathan L. Curry, MD, Penny Fang, MD, Valencia D. Thomas, MD, and Auris O. Huen, MD
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ALCL ,C-ALCL ,CD30+ LPD ,cutaneous lymphoma ,CTCL ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
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37. PDGFRβ promotes oncogenic progression via STAT3/STAT5 hyperactivation in anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
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Garces de los Fayos Alonso, I., Zujo, L., Wiest, I., Kodajova, P., Timelthaler, G., Edtmayer, S., Zrimšek, M., Kollmann, S., Giordano, C., Kothmayer, M., Neubauer, H. A., Dey, S., Schlederer, M., Schmalzbauer, B. S., Limberger, T., Probst, C., Pusch, O., Högler, S., Tangermann, S., and Merkel, O.
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase , *AP-1 transcription factor - Abstract
Background: Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin T cell lymphoma commonly driven by NPM-ALK. AP-1 transcription factors, cJUN and JUNb, act as downstream effectors of NPM-ALK and transcriptionally regulate PDGFRβ. Blocking PDGFRβ kinase activity with imatinib effectively reduces tumor burden and prolongs survival, although the downstream molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Methods and results: In a transgenic mouse model that mimics PDGFRβ-driven human ALCL in vivo, we identify PDGFRβ as a driver of aggressive tumor growth. Mechanistically, PDGFRβ induces the pro-survival factor Bcl-xL and the growth-enhancing cytokine IL-10 via STAT5 activation. CRISPR/Cas9 deletion of both STAT5 gene products, STAT5A and STAT5B, results in the significant impairment of cell viability compared to deletion of STAT5A, STAT5B or STAT3 alone. Moreover, combined blockade of STAT3/5 activity with a selective SH2 domain inhibitor, AC-4-130, effectively obstructs tumor development in vivo. Conclusions: We therefore propose PDGFRβ as a novel biomarker and introduce PDGFRβ-STAT3/5 signaling as an important axis in aggressive ALCL. Furthermore, we suggest that inhibition of PDGFRβ or STAT3/5 improve existing therapies for both previously untreated and relapsed/refractory ALK+ ALCL patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Too Sensitive or Just Right?
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Martin, Dana, Smith, Steven C, Chesney, Alden, Jackson-Cook, Colleen, and Pillappa, Raghavendra
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Objectives: To compare the performance of the rabbit monoclonal antihuman CD246 antibody (D5F3 clone) with the established ALK1 clone for immunohistochemical assessment of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL).Methods: Archival cases of ALCL (n = 27) were assessed immunohistochemically by use of ALK1 and D5F3 clones under standard Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-compliant conditions. The intensity of cytoplasmic staining (0 = none; 1 = faint; 2 = moderate; 3+ = strong) and proportion of neoplastic cells (0%, <5%, 5%-50%, >50%) were evaluated and compared with clinical ALK break-apart fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays.Results: Nine ALCL specimens were positive for ALK expression by ALK1 staining (33%; 1 = 1+; 0 = 2+; 8 = 3+), while 14 were positive by D5F3 staining (48%; 3 = 1+; 1 = 2+; 10 = 3+). Across the cohort, D5F3 staining showed a significantly greater proportion of cells staining positive (P = .02) and greater intensity (P = .03). Of 3 cases positive for D5F3 only with FISH results, none showed rearrangements, although 1 showed copy number gains at the ALK locus in a subset of cells.Conclusions: Overall, D5F3 showed greater stain intensity and proportion staining than ALK1 in ALK-positive ALCL cases, which is especially helpful in limited samples. Caution and consideration of orthogonal ALK testing types is recommended, especially for cases with weak or focal staining. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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39. Pathological and Molecular Features of Nodal Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas.
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Satou, Akira, Takahara, Taishi, and Tsuzuki, Toyonori
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *T-cell lymphoma , *T helper cells , *LYMPHOMAS , *T cells , *CUTANEOUS T-cell lymphoma - Abstract
Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are uncommon neoplasms derived from mature T cells or NK cells. PTCLs comprise numerous disease entities, with over 30 distinct entities listed in the latest WHO classification. They predominantly affect adults and elderly people and usually exhibit an aggressive clinical course with poor prognosis. According to their presentation, PTCLs can be divided into nodal, extranodal or cutaneous, and leukemic types. The most frequent primary sites of PTCLs are lymph nodes, with over half of cases showing nodal presentation. Nodal PTCLs include ALK-positive and ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma; nodal T-cell lymphoma with T follicular helper cell origin; and PTCL, not otherwise specified. Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma also frequently affects lymph nodes. Recent pathological and molecular findings in nodal PTCLs have profoundly advanced the identification of tumor signatures and the refinement of the classification. Therefore, the therapies and pathological diagnosis of nodal PTCLs are continually evolving. This paper aims to provide a summary and update of the pathological and molecular features of nodal PTCLs, which will be helpful for diagnostic practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Quantitative Acetylomics Uncover Acetylation-Mediated Pathway Changes Following Histone Deacetylase Inhibition in Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
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Zrimšek, Maša, Kuchaříková, Hana, Draganić, Kristina, Dobrovolná, Pavlína, Heiss Spornberger, Verena, Winkelmayer, Lisa, Hassler, Melanie R., Lochmanová, Gabriela, Zdráhal, Zbyněk, and Egger, Gerda
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DNA repair , *ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma , *HISTONE deacetylase , *CD30 antigen , *LIQUID chromatography-mass spectrometry , *T-cell lymphoma , *TRANSCRIPTION factors , *RNA metabolism - Abstract
Histone deacetylases (HDACs) target acetylated lysine residues in histone and non-histone proteins. HDACs are implicated in the regulation of genomic stability, cell cycle, cell death and differentiation and thus critically involved in tumorigenesis. Further, HDACs regulate T-cell development and HDAC inhibitors (HDACis) have been approved for clinical use in some T-cell malignancies. Still, the exact targets and mechanisms of HDAC inhibition in cancer are understudied. We isolated tumor cell lines from a transgenic mouse model of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare T-cell lymphoma, and abrogated HDAC activity by treatment with the HDACis Vorinostat and Entinostat or Cre-mediated deletion of Hdac1. Changes in overall protein expression as well as histone and protein acetylation were measured following Hdac1 deletion or pharmacological inhibition using label-free liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We found changes in overall protein abundance and increased acetylation of histones and non-histone proteins, many of which were newly discovered and associated with major metabolic and DNA damage pathways. For non-histone acetylation, we mapped a total of 1204 acetylated peptides corresponding to 603 proteins, including chromatin modifying proteins and transcription factors. Hyperacetylated proteins were involved in processes such as transcription, RNA metabolism and DNA damage repair (DDR). The DDR pathway was majorly affected by hyperacetylation following HDAC inhibition. This included acetylation of H2AX, PARP1 and previously unrecognized acetylation sites in TP53BP1. Our data provide a comprehensive view of the targets of HDAC inhibition in malignant T cells with general applicability and could have translational impact for the treatment of ALCL with HDACis alone or in combination therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Downregulation of STAT3 in Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Nagel, Stefan, Meyer, Corinna, Eberth, Sonja, Haake, Josephine, and Pommerenke, Claudia
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HODGKIN'S disease ,STAT proteins ,HOMEOBOX genes ,TRANSCRIPTION factors ,GENETIC transcription regulation - Abstract
STAT3 is a transcription factor which is activated via various signaling transduction pathways or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and plays an oncogenic role in lymphoid malignancies including Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). The tumor cells of HL are derived from germinal center B-cells and transformed by chromosomal rearrangements, aberrant signal transduction, deregulation of developmental transcription factors, and EBV activity. HL cell lines represent useful models to investigate molecular principles and deduced treatment options of this malignancy. Using cell line L-540, we have recently shown that constitutively activated STAT3 drives aberrant expression of hematopoietic NKL homeobox gene HLX. Here, we analyzed HL cell line AM-HLH which is EBV-positive but, nevertheless, HLX-negative. Consistently, AM-HLH expressed decreased levels of STAT3 proteins which were additionally inactivated and located in the cytoplasm. Combined genomic and expression profiling data revealed several amplified and overexpressed gene candidates involved in opposed regulation of STAT3 and EBV. Corresponding knockdown studies demonstrated that IRF4 and NFATC2 inhibited STAT3 expression. MIR155 (activated by STAT3) and SPIB (repressed by HLX) showed reduced and elevated expression levels in AM-HLH, respectively. However, treatment with IL6 or IL27 activated STAT3, elevated expression of HLX and MIR155, and inhibited IRF4. Taken together, this cell line deals with two conflicting oncogenic drivers, namely, JAK2-STAT3 signaling and EBV infection, but is sensitive to switch after cytokine stimulation. Thus, AM-HLH represents a unique cell line model to study the pathogenic roles of STAT3 and EBV and their therapeutic implications in HL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Quantification of Minimal Disease by Digital PCR in ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Step towards Risk Stratification in International Trials?
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Damm-Welk, Christine, Lovisa, Federica, Contarini, Giorgia, Lüdersen, Jette, Carraro, Elisa, Knörr, Fabian, Förster, Jan, Zimmermann, Martin, Sala, Alessandra, Vinti, Luciana, Tondo, Annalisa, Pillon, Marta, Woessmann, Wilhelm, and Mussolin, Lara
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Simple Summary: Detection of minimal disease in blood or bone marrow is associated with high relapse risk in children with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The persistence of minimal residual disease after one course of chemotherapy indicates a relapse risk of 80%. While quantification of minimal disease might further improve the identification of high-risk patients, the assays used for quantification currently are not transferable between multiple laboratories. We aimed to test a digital PCR method (dPCR) for comparison of minimal disease quantification between two laboratories and the usefulness of quantification for risk stratification of children with ALCL. Quantification of minimal disease by dPCR was concordant between laboratories and allowed identification of patients at very high risk for relapse. Qualitative detection of minimal residual disease after one course of chemotherapy sufficed to identify children at the highest risk of treatment failure. International dissemination of this assay will allow patient selection for new targeted treatment approaches. Minimal disseminated and residual disease (MDD/MRD) analyzed by qualitative PCR for NPM-ALK fusion transcripts are validated prognostic factors in pediatric ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). Although potentially promising, MDD quantification by quantitative real-time PCR in international trials is technically challenging. Quantification of early MRD might further improve risk stratification. We aimed to assess droplet digital PCR for quantification of minimal disease in an inter-laboratory setting in a large cohort of 208 uniformly treated ALCL patients. Inter-laboratory quality control showed high concordance. Using a previously described cut-off of 30 copies NPM-ALK/104 copies ABL1 (NCN) in bone marrow and peripheral blood, MDD quantification allowed identification of very high-risk patients (5-year PFS% 34 ± 5 for patients with ≥30 NCN compared to 74 ± 6 and 76 ± 5 for patients with negative or <30 NCN, respectively, p < 0.0001). While MRD positivity was confirmed as a prognostic marker for the detection of very high-risk patients in this large study, quantification of MRD fusion transcripts did not improve stratification. PFS% was 80 ± 5 and 73 ± 6 for MDD- and MRD-negative patients, respectively, versus 35 ± 10 and 16 ± 8 for MRD-positive patients with <30 and ≥30 NCN, p < 0.0001. Our results suggest that MDD quantification by dPCR enables improved patient stratification in international clinical studies and patient selection for early clinical trials already at diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Children and Adolescents
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Lowe, Eric J., Brugieres, Laurence, Abla, Oussama, editor, and Attarbaschi, Andishe, editor
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44. CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorder in a patient with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma
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Udkoff, Jeremy and Cohen, Philip R
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ALCL ,anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,CALCL ,carcinoma erysipelatoides ,CTCL ,cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma ,cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ,large T-cell lymphoma ,LTCL ,lymphoproliferative ,lymphomatoid papulosis ,LyP ,mimic ,papillary ,thyroid can - Abstract
BackgroundCD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders are rare and may feature a wide variety of presentations that mimic other conditions.PurposeA man with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma to skin who subsequently developed cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is described.MethodsThe PubMed medical database was used to search the following terms separately and in combination: ALCL, anaplastic large cell lymphoma ALCL, cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma CALCL, cutaneous t-cell lymphoma CTCL, large t-cell lymphoma LTCL, lymphoproliferative, lymphomatoid papulosis LyP, mimic, papillary, thyroid cancer.ResultsCD30+ cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma was diagnosed in a man with metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma based on the temporal, histologic, and immunochemical features of an enlarging lesion. To the best of our knowledge, this is the initial description of a CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorder occurring in a patient with primary carcinoma of the thyroid.ConclusionCutaneous lesions may present with various morphologies. Our patient had a previous history of metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma to skin. His new chest lesion was originally suspected to be either an infection or a cutaneous metastasis. Multiple biopsies, not only for microscopic evaluation but also cultures for infectious organisms, were performed. Unexpectedly, a CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorder was diagnosed; subsequently the tumor spontaneously resolved. Therefore, when skin lesions appear that have more than one clinical presentation, it may be prudent for the clinician to collect representative samples of each distinct morphology to assure that an accurate diagnosis is established.
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45. Characteristics and Outcomes of Chinese Children With Advanced Stage Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Single-Center Experience.
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Zhang, Yu-Tong, Wang, Li-Zhe, and Chang, Jian
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of Chinese children with advanced stage anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) who were treated with the low-intensity APO regimen. Methods: Clinical data from children newly diagnosed with advanced stage ALCL and treated with the APO regimen were reviewed. Results: Altogether 22 eligible patients with advanced stage ALCL were recruited in this study. 18 (81%) patients achieved complete response (CR) after the initial induction, and 4 experienced relapse. Among patients with relapsed or refractory ALCL, CR was achieved in 3 (50%) who received the BFM95 R3/R4 regimen. Besides, 2 patients received the targeted therapy with crizotinib and were still alive. The 5-year OS and EFS rates were 82 ± 8.7% and 68.2 ± 9.4%%, respectively. According to our results, the elevated LDH level and bone marrow involvement were identified as the poor prognostic factors for EFS (p=0.035 and 0.048, respectively). During APO treatment, only 23% patients experienced grade 3-4 hematologic toxicity. Conclusions: In this study, bone marrow involvement and elevated serum LDH levels were identified as the poor prognostic factors for EFS. In resource-limited regions, patients with advanced stage ALCL can also achieve comparable outcomes to those in high-income regions, and the BFM95 R3/R4 regimen can take the role of salvage treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory disease. Nonetheless, new therapeutic strategy is still needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Holistic View of ALK TKI Resistance in ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
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Wang, Yuan, He, Jing, Xu, Manyu, Xue, Qingfeng, Zhu, Cindy, Liu, Juan, Zhang, Yaping, and Shi, Wenyu
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ANAPLASTIC large-cell lymphoma ,ANAPLASTIC thyroid cancer ,ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase ,PROTEIN-tyrosine kinase inhibitors ,PROTEIN-tyrosine kinases ,DRUG resistance - Abstract
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a receptor tyrosine kinase expressed at early stages of normal development and in various cancers including ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL), in which it is the main therapeutic target. ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK TKIs) have greatly improved the prognosis of ALK+ALCL patients, but the emergence of drug resistance is inevitable and limits the applicability of these drugs. Although various mechanisms of resistance have been elucidated, the problem persists and there have been relatively few relevant clinical studies. This review describes research progress on ALK+ ALCL including the application and development of new therapies, especially in relation to drug resistance. We also propose potential treatment strategies based on current knowledge to inform the design of future clinical trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Holistic View of ALK TKI Resistance in ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
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Yuan Wang, Jing He, Manyu Xu, Qingfeng Xue, Cindy Zhu, Juan Liu, Yaping Zhang, and Wenyu Shi
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Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a receptor tyrosine kinase expressed at early stages of normal development and in various cancers including ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL), in which it is the main therapeutic target. ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK TKIs) have greatly improved the prognosis of ALK+ALCL patients, but the emergence of drug resistance is inevitable and limits the applicability of these drugs. Although various mechanisms of resistance have been elucidated, the problem persists and there have been relatively few relevant clinical studies. This review describes research progress on ALK+ ALCL including the application and development of new therapies, especially in relation to drug resistance. We also propose potential treatment strategies based on current knowledge to inform the design of future clinical trials.
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48. Characteristics and Outcomes of Chinese Children With Advanced Stage Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Single-Center Experience
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Yu-Tong Zhang, Li-Zhe Wang, and Jian Chang
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risk factors ,LDH ,APO regimen ,crizotinib ,relapsed ,ALCL ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
PurposeTo evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of Chinese children with advanced stage anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) who were treated with the low-intensity APO regimen.MethodsClinical data from children newly diagnosed with advanced stage ALCL and treated with the APO regimen were reviewed.ResultsAltogether 22 eligible patients with advanced stage ALCL were recruited in this study. 18 (81%) patients achieved complete response (CR) after the initial induction, and 4 experienced relapse. Among patients with relapsed or refractory ALCL, CR was achieved in 3 (50%) who received the BFM95 R3/R4 regimen. Besides, 2 patients received the targeted therapy with crizotinib and were still alive. The 5-year OS and EFS rates were 82 ± 8.7% and 68.2 ± 9.4%%, respectively. According to our results, the elevated LDH level and bone marrow involvement were identified as the poor prognostic factors for EFS (p=0.035 and 0.048, respectively). During APO treatment, only 23% patients experienced grade 3-4 hematologic toxicity.ConclusionsIn this study, bone marrow involvement and elevated serum LDH levels were identified as the poor prognostic factors for EFS. In resource-limited regions, patients with advanced stage ALCL can also achieve comparable outcomes to those in high-income regions, and the BFM95 R3/R4 regimen can take the role of salvage treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory disease. Nonetheless, new therapeutic strategy is still needed.
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49. Population modeling analyses of crizotinib in pediatric patients with ALK-positive advanced cancers.
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Jerry L, Swan L, Dana N, Balis FM, Greengard E, and Huiping X
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Background: Alterations in the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene play a critical role in pathogenesis of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). Crizotinib is a small molecule competitive inhibitor of ALK, ROS1, and MET kinases and was approved for pediatric patients with ALK-positive relapsed or refractory, systemic ALCL, and ALK-positive unresectable, recurrent, or refractory inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMT)., Procedure: Crizotinib data from pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors, IMT, or ALCL were included in the analyses. All patients received crizotinib orally at doses ranging from 100 to 365 mg/m
2 twice daily (BID). PopPK analyses were conducted to characterize crizotinib disposition in pediatric patients. Exposure-response (ER) safety and antitumor analyses were conducted to characterize relationships between crizotinib dose or exposure with safety and antitumor activity endpoints of interest., Results: The population pharmacokinetic (popPK), ER safety, and ER antitumor analysis included 98, 110, and 36 pediatric patients, respectively. A one-compartment pharmacokinetic model with allometric scaling, first-order elimination, and first-order absorption with lag time adequately described the data. Natural log-transformed model-predicted crizotinib AUCss (steady-state area under the concentration-time curve) demonstrated a significant, positive relationship with Grade ≥3 NEUTROPENIA and Any Grade VISION DISORDER. Crizotinib dose demonstrated a positive relationship with objective response rate., Conclusions: No significant differences in PK were identified across a wide range of ages or across tumor types, suggesting body surface area (BSA)-based dosing adequately adjusted for differences in patient size to achieve similar systemic crizotinib exposures across young children and adolescent pediatric patients. None of the myelosuppressive events except Grade ≥3 NEUTROPENIA had significant relationships identified with crizotinib dose or exposure, suggesting crizotinib is a tolerable treatment with less hematological toxicity than traditional chemotherapy regimens for pediatric patients with ALK-mutated cancers. Results from the presented analyses support the pediatric dosing recommendations in the product label., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)- Published
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50. Lymphomatoid Papulosis With DUSP22 Rearrangement in a Patient With a Historical Diagnosis of Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
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Monika F, Li S, Ambler E, Cantu D, and Siref A
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Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) with DUSP22 rearrangement is an uncommon subtype of lymphomatoid papulosis featured histologically by two distinct patterns of epidermotropic cells, weakly CD30+ small- to medium-sized T-cells and a dermal infiltrate of strongly CD30+ medium- to large-sized T-cells. DUSP22 rearrangement is detected more frequently in anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) than in LyP. Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) cases can also show a similar biphasic CD30 staining pattern. LyP with DUSP22 rearrangement has a more indolent clinical course than pcALCL and is more likely to regress without treatment. Herein, we report a unique case of LyP with DUSP22 rearrangement diagnosed in an 81-year-old female with a historical diagnosis of pcALCL, made 20 years prior., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, Monika et al.)
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