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ReviewCurrent hematologic malignancy reports2024

Blinatumomab in Practice.

Jeffrey Lantz, Natalie Pham, Caroline Jones, Daniel Reed, Firas El Chaer, Michael Keng

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Review in Current hematologic malignancy reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
5citing papers in PubMed
2.1field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jeffrey LantzDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Natalie PhamDivision of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Caroline JonesDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Daniel ReedDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Firas El ChaerDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Michael KengDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA. mk2pv@uvahealth.org.
University of Virginia · USUniversity of Virginia Health System · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAcute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a rare hematologic neoplasm in adults, with most cases defined by pathology related to abnormal B cell proliferation known as B-cell ALL. The course is challenging, with less-than-optimal survival outcomes, even with aggressive multiagent chemotherapy and consideration for stem cell transplantation. Novel therapies focused on targetable pathways are being investigated to improve outcomes while simultaneously decreasing toxicity. In our review, we aim to evaluate the utilization of blinatumomab in B-cell ALL and provide insight on how this guides our management. RECENT

findingsBlinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) immunotherapy that neutralizes malignant cells by instigating CD3-positive T cells to target CD19-positive B cells. However, this therapy targets both malignant and non-malignant lymphocytes with potentially severe side effects such as cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity. Evidence evaluating utilization in the relapsed or refractory setting has been most supported; however, newer trials have also indicated improved survival in the frontline treatment of B-cell ALL. As this therapy is relatively new, the treatment team may include members who are less experienced with the typical treatment course and drug mechanics. This review synthesized available data investigating the effectiveness of blinatumomab effectiveness and its adverse events in addition to providing guidance on safe administration methods utilizing a multidisciplinary healthcare team. When care is coordinated in these settings, serious side effects can be recognized early, allowing for necessary intervention leading to improved quality of life and overall survival. Future research will continue to evaluate blinatumomab in different lines of therapy and expand its way into community settings.

Indexed as

Antibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic AgentsPrecursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaAdultHumansQuality of LifeAntibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic AgentsblinatumomabAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaB-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaBiTE, CD19-positive B cellsBlinatumomabBlincytoRelapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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PMID38060085
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