Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Clinical and Molecular Genetic Prognostic Factors in a Nordic Population

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  • Eileen Wedge
  • Ingunn Dybedal
  • Maria Creignou
  • Elisabeth Ejerblad
  • Fryderyk Lorenz
  • Olle Werlenius
  • Johanna Ungerstedt
  • Mette Skov Holm
  • Lars Nilsson
  • Astrid Olsnes Kittang
  • Peter Antunovic
  • Peter Rohon
  • Mette Klarskov Andersen
  • Elli Papaemmanuil
  • Elsa Bernard
  • Martin Jädersten
  • Eva Hellström-Lindberg
  • Per Ljungman
  • Lone Smidstrup Friis

Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is an aggressive disease in which survival after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) remains relatively poor. An assessment of prognostic factors is an important part of treatment decision making and has the potential to be greatly improved by the inclusion of molecular genetics. However, there is a significant knowledge gap in the interpretation of mutational patterns. This study aimed to describe outcomes of allogeneic HCT in patients with CMML in relation to clinical and molecular genetic risk factors. This retrospective study included 64 patients with CMML who underwent allogeneic HCT between 2008 and 2018, with a median follow-up of 5.4 years. Next-generation sequencing using targeted myeloid panels was carried out on saved material from 51 patients from the time of transplantation. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression were used for analysis of overall survival (OS), and cumulative incidence with competing risks and Fine and Gray models were used for analysis of relapse and nonrelapse mortality (NRM). Mutations were detected in 48 patients (94%), indicating high levels of minimal residual disease (MRD) positivity at transplantation, even among those in complete remission (CR) (n = 14), 86% of whom had detectable mutations. The most frequently mutated genes were ASXL1 (37%), TET2 (37%), RUNX1 (33%), SRSF2 (26%), and NRAS (20%). Risk stratification using the CMML-specific Prognostic Scoring System molecular score (CPSS-Mol) resulted in 45% of patients moving to a higher risk-group compared with risk stratification using the CPSS. High leucocyte count (≥13 × 109/L), transfusion requirement, and previous intensive chemotherapy were associated with higher incidence of relapse. Being in CR was not linked to better outcomes. Neither ASXL1 nor RUNX1 mutation was associated with a difference in OS, relapse, or NRM, despite being high risk in the nontransplantation setting. TET2 mutations were associated with a significantly higher 3-year OS (73% versus 40%; P = .039). Achieving MRD-negative CR was rare in this CMML cohort, which may explain why we did not observe better outcomes for those in CR. This merits further investigation. Our analyses suggest that the negative impact of ASXL1 and RUNX1 mutations can be overcome by allogeneic HCT; however, risk stratification is complex in CMML and requires larger cohorts and multivariate models, presenting an ongoing challenge in this rare disease.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftTransplantation and Cellular Therapy
Vol/bind27
Udgave nummer12
Sider (fra-til)991.e1-991.e9
ISSN2666-6375
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2021

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Funding Information:
Financial disclosure: E.W. is funded by Rigshopitalets Research Foundation, the University of Copenhagen, and the Greater Copenhagen Health Science Partners (Clinical Academic Group in Translational Hematology). The K.G. lab is also funded by center grants from the Danish Cancer Society (Danish Research Center for Precision Medicine in Blood Cancer; Grant 223-A13071-18-S68), the Novo Nordisk Foundation (Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Biology, DanStem; Grant NNF17CC0027852), and the Greater Copenhagen Health Science Partners (Clinical Academic Group in Translational Hematology). The E.H.L. lab, including sequencing costs for this study, is funded by the Swedish Cancer Society (Grant 19 0200 Pj) and the Stockholm County Council (Research Grant 20190150). P.L. received research funds from Region Stockholm.

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