Relapsed/Refractory T- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Current Options and Future Directions

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children. The T-cell subtype (T-ALL) accounts for 10-15% of pediatric ALL cases and has been historically associated with outcomes inferior to those of B-cell ALL (B-ALL). The prognosis of T-ALL has significantly improved with contemporary intensive pediatric regimens. However, most children with relapsed T-ALL have dismal outcomes and fewer therapeutic salvage options than those available for B-ALL. After demonstrating efficacy in relapsed T-ALL, nelarabine is being increasingly incorporated into frontline T-ALL regimens. The development of genomic sequencing has led to the identification of new T-ALL subgroups and potential targeted therapeutic approaches which could improve patients' outcomes and reduce the toxicity associated with current therapy. Immunotherapy and cellular therapy regimens are also under early investigation in T-cell malignancies. This review outlines the clinical and biological characteristics of T-ALL and provides an overview of novel treatment options for refractory and relapsed T-ALL.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:91

Enthalten in:

Indian journal of pediatrics - 91(2024), 2 vom: 29. Jan., Seite 168-175

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jeha, Sima [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Childhood leukemia
Journal Article
New agents
Review
T-cell malignancies

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Date Completed 18.01.2024

Date Revised 18.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12098-023-04745-z

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM361408676