Publications by authors named "Emmanuel Raffoux"

BH3 profiling can assess global mitochondrial priming and dependence of leukemic cells on specific BH3 anti-apoptotic proteins such as BCL-2. In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), proof-of-concept prognostic studies have been performed on archived samples variably accounting for molecular genetics. We undertook a single-center feasibility study of a simplified flow-based assay to determine the absolute mitochondrial priming and BCL-2 dependence in consecutive AML patients.

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CPX-351 has been approved for patients with therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (t-AML) or AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (MRC-AML). No extensive data are available on MRD and long-term clinical outcome using CPX-351 in AML in real-life. We retrospectively collected data from 168 patients in 36 centers in France and Italy who had received one or two cycles of induction with CPX-351.

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Purpose: The use of inotuzumab ozogamicin (InO), a conjugated anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody, is becoming a promising frontline treatment for older patients with ALL.

Patients And Methods: EWALL-INO is an open-label prospective multicenter phase II trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03249870).

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  • A new community of heads of haematology departments has been formed to provide mutual support in response to challenges within the French hospital system.
  • An inaugural seminar held in January 2023 laid the groundwork for this initiative, fostering connections and collaboration among participants.
  • The community expanded in January 2024, involving a wider group of department heads, enhancing teamwork and resource-sharing to improve hospital management and operations.
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  • - The study analyzed mucormycosis cases over 15 years at a French center, reviewing medical records and introducing qPCR for better diagnosis in 2015.
  • - A total of 77 patients were examined, primarily with hematological diseases, and common infection sites included the lungs and sinuses. Diagnosis was challenging, with qPCR aiding in 30% of cases.
  • - The overall survival rate was low at 40%, but combining surgical and antifungal treatments significantly improved patient outcomes, particularly for those with hematological issues and burns.
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Purpose: quantification is widely regarded as the standard for monitoring measurable residual disease (MRD) in Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) ALL. However, recent evidence of multilineage involvement questions the significance of MRD. We aimed to define the prognostic role of MRD as assessed by or lymphoid-specific immunoglobulin/T-cell receptor () gene markers.

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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors efficacy in central nervous system (CNS) disease remains uncertain. Ponatinib was studied for CNS distribution in 16 patients with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations fell below the 40 nM threshold, suggesting suboptimal CNS exposure.

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Dose-limiting toxicity poses a major limitation to the clinical utility of targeted cancer therapies, often arising from target engagement in nonmalignant tissues. This obstacle can be minimized by targeting cancer dependencies driven by proteins with tissue-restricted and/or tumor-restricted expression. In line with another recent report, we show here that, in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), suppression of the myeloid-restricted PIK3CG/p110γ-PIK3R5/p101 axis inhibits protein kinase B/Akt signaling and compromises AML cell fitness.

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We previously demonstrated that a reduced-intensity chemotherapy schedule can safely replace hyper-CVAD (cyclophosphamide-vincristine-doxorubicin [Adriamycin]-dexamethasone) cycle 1 when combined with imatinib in adults with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In the present randomized GRAAPH-2014 trial, we used nilotinib and addressed the omission of cytarabine (Ara-C) in consolidation. The primary objective was the major molecular response (MMR) rate measured by BCR::ABL1 quantification after cycle 4 (end of consolidation).

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Purpose Of Review: The discovery that patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia who obtain deep and long-lasting molecular responses upon treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors may maintain their disease silent for many years after therapy discontinuation launched the era of treatment-free remission as a key management goal in clinical practice. The purpose of this review on treatment-free remission is to discuss clinical advances, highlight knowledge gaps, and describe areas of research.

Recent Findings: Patients in treatment-free remission are a minority, and it is believed that some may still retain a reservoir of leukemic stem cells; thus, whether they can be considered as truly cured is uncertain.

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  • The study compares the clinical characteristics of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and secondary myelofibrosis (SMF), highlighting key differences in patient presentation and symptoms.
  • It explores the molecular landscape of both conditions, analyzing genetic mutations and other molecular factors that may influence the disease.
  • The research also focuses on prognosis scoring systems, assessing how well they predict outcomes and survival rates for patients with PMF and SMF.
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Very few data are available about hypomethylating agent (HMA) efficiency in core binding factor acute myeloid leukemias (CBF-AML). Our main objective was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HMA in the specific subset of CBF-AML. Here, we report the results of a multicenter retrospective French study about efficacy of HMA monotherapy, used frontline or for R/R CBF-AML.

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  • Current risk scores for thrombotic events in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) fail to differentiate between arterial and venous thrombosis, even though they have different causes and implications.
  • A new score called ARTS, which considers factors like prior arterial thrombosis, age over 60, cardiovascular issues, and specific gene mutations, effectively stratifies patients into low- and high-risk groups for arterial thrombosis.
  • Conversely, the VEnous Thrombosis Score (VETS), which only looks at prior venous thrombosis and JAK2 mutations, does not perform well, highlighting the need for better venous risk assessments that address its complexity.
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  • * In a study of 1091 adult patients, 12.9% had KMT2A-r, with a 5-year relapse rate of 40.7% and overall survival rate of 53.3%. The presence of specific gene alterations like TP53 and IKZF1 correlated with significantly worse outcomes.
  • * The analysis showed that measuring minimal residual disease (MRD) using KMT2A markers was more reliable than other methods, indicating that patients responding well early
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Tandem duplications (TDs) of the UBTF gene have been recently described as a recurrent alteration in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Here, by screening 1946 newly diagnosed adult AML, we found that UBTF-TDs occur in about 3% of patients aged 18-60 years, in a mutually exclusive pattern with other known AML subtype-defining alterations. The characteristics of 59 adults with UBTF-TD AML included young age (median 37 years), low bone marrow (BM) blast infiltration (median 25%), and high rates of WT1 mutations (61%), FLT3-ITDs (51%) and trisomy 8 (29%).

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  • The role and timing of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in treating acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) have been debated for decades, with reliance on the European LeukemiaNet classification for treatment strategies.
  • A study found that HSCT significantly improved overall survival for intermediate- and poor-risk AML patients, particularly younger patients, while showing low cumulative incidence rates for older groups due to factors like comorbidities and eligibility.
  • With increasing access to various donor types, including haploidentical ones, the role of HSCT in AML treatment may evolve, potentially increasing transplant numbers in adult patients.
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Hyperleukocytosis is associated with a significant early mortality rate in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). To date, no controlled trial has ever evaluated a strategy to reduce this risk, and the initial management of these patients remains heterogeneous worldwide. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of a short course of intravenous dexamethasone on the early outcomes of patients with hyperleukocytic AML with white blood cell (WBC) count above 50 × 10/L.

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  • Patients with Fanconi anemia (FA) show chromosome instability, leading to exhaustion of hematopoietic stem cells and a higher risk of developing poor-prognosis myeloid leukemia.
  • A study involving 62 patients revealed unique mutations and structural variants that resemble BRCA-related cancers, with many patients showing chromosome 1q gain linked to MDM4 trisomy, which downregulates p53 signaling.
  • MDM4 triplication not only enhances the survival of FA stem cells but also promotes leukemia development, suggesting that targeting MDM4 could be a potential therapeutic strategy to disrupt this pathway.
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