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Binder, Moritz

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9014-9658

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

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Investigating the association between peak post-infusion absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) and delayed toxicity in myeloma (MM) patients (pts) receiving cilta-cel.
Dooley, Katharine , Corraes, Andre De Menezes Silva , Hwa, Yi L. , Stephens, Haily, Kapoor, Prashant , Tan, Melinda, Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Warsame, Rahma , Cook, Joselle , Geyer, Susan, Kumar, Shaji, Lim, Kenneth J C , Parrondo, Ricardo D , Chhabra, Saurabh , Gertz, Morie A. , Stephens, Haily, Cook, Joselle , Binder, Moritz , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Kumar, Shaji , Ailawadhi, Sikander , Fonseca, Rafaël , Lin, Yi

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 7522-7522

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7522 Background: Movement and neurocognitive treatment emergent adverse events (MNTs), cranial nerve palsies (CNPs) and immune-effector cell enterocolitis (IEC-EC) are late onset toxicities associated with cilta-cel and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to identify predisposing risk factors to allow for formulating risk-reduction strategies. Methods: Retrospective study of MM pts who received FDA approved cilta-cel at Mayo Clinic between Feb 2022-Dec 2024. Interrogated factors included demographics, disease and treatment characteristics, and selected lab values at different time points. In odds ratio (OR) analyses, pts were divided by toxicity type (1) No delayed toxicity (2) MNT (3) IEC-EC without MNT (4) isolated CNP. Differences between pts in the MNT, IEC-EC and CNP groups were compared separately in a pairwise manner vs. those with no delayed toxicity. Results: Of 235 pts, 26 (11%) had delayed toxicity [MNT = 8 (3%), IEC-EC = 9 (4%), CNP = 14 (6%)]; 3 pts had both MNT/IEC-EC and 2 had both CNP/IEC-EC. Median onset from CAR-T infusion for MNT, IEC-EC and CNP was 19 (range 8-96), 106 (35-169) and 21 (7-43) days respectively. Of 164 evaluable pts, those who had ICANS had increased odds for any delayed toxicity (OR 4.7; 95% CI 1.6-13.8). Pts who had ICANS (OR 7.7; 1.6-36.9), HLH/MAS (OR 6.2; 1.1-6.7) and Ferritin >400mcg/L at time of lymphodepletion (OR 6.3; 1.5-32) had increased odds for MNTs. Pts who received alkylator-based bridging therapy had increased odds (OR 6.1; 1.1-35) for IEC-EC. Analysis of serial post-CAR infusion lab values showed that peak ALC was the most significant variable with differences between groups shown in table. Median time to peak ALC was 12 days (IQR 11-13). ROC analysis determined peak ALC >3 x 10 9 /L as a meaningful cut point. Pts with peak ALC >3.0 x 10 9 /L had increased odds of developing any delayed toxicity (OR 9.3; 3.5-29.3), MNT and CNP (table). Absolute risk of any delayed toxicity was 33% in pts with peak ALC >3 x 10 9 /L vs 5% without. At this threshold, number needed to treat was 3.6. Conclusions: Real-world data shows that cilta-cel associated delayed toxicity is seen in ~10% of patients, with specific toxicity rates between 4-8%. Factors associated with these toxicities predominantly occur in the post CAR-T infusion period. Given that ALC expansion in the first 2 weeks correlate with CAR-T expansion, peak ALC is potentially predictive of toxicity and 3 x 10 9 /L may be an interventional threshold for primary prophylaxis. Peak ALC by toxicity groups. No ToxN=138 MNTN=8 CNPN=12 IEC-ECN=6 p value Peak ALC (10 9 /L), median (IQR) 1.8 (1.0-4.1) 6.2 (4.8-14.4) 4.3 (3.2-6.7) 3.6 (1.9-5.2) <0.001 1 ALC >3 x 10 9 /L, n (%) 43 (31%) 7 (88%) 10 (83%) 4 (67%) <0.001 2 Odd Ratios vs no Tox 3 , 95% CI 15.5 (2.6-293.7) 11.0 (2.8-73.9) 4.4 (0.8-25.0) 1 Wilcoxon/Kruskal-Wallis Tests, 2 Chi square test, 3 Logistic regression analysis.
Extramedullary myeloma is genomically complex and characterized by near-universal MAPK pathway alterations
Zanwar, Saurabh , Howe, Michael J. A., Braggio, Esteban , Binder, Moritz , Dasari, Surendra, Kumar, Shaji , Howe, Michael, Braggio, Esteban , Binder, Moritz , Kumar, Shaji K , Novak, Joseph P. , Gonsalves, Wilson I. , Howe, Michael, Rajkumar, S. Vincent , Jevremović, Dragan

Blood Advances | May 14, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 15 | Pages: 3979-3987

10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016619 Get It

Abstract Extramedullary disease (EMD) is associated with an inferior prognosis and lower response rates to conventional multiple myeloma (MM)–directed therapies compared to MM without EMD. A deeper understanding of the molecular landscape and underlying drivers of EMD is essential to identify potential targets for novel therapeutic strategies. To address this, we performed whole-exome sequencing on EMD tumor tissue from 18 unique patients and bone marrow aspirates (BMAs) from 20 patients at the time of EMD development. Notably, paired EMD and BMA samples were collected from 6 patients at the point of EMD diagnosis, allowing for direct comparison of molecular profiles. Our analysis revealed a near-universal presence of mutations within the MAPK pathway in EMD samples (94%), compared to BMAs (60%; odds ratio, 10.7; P = .02; q &lt; 0.1). Additionally, mutations in established driver genes (NRAS, KRAS, and BRAF) were common and frequently clonal, suggesting their central role in EMD pathogenesis. We also identified alterations in genes associated with cell adhesion and migration (ROBO1, ROBO2, and FAT1) and the SWI/SNF complex and epigenetic regulators (ARID1A, KMT2C, KMT2D, and EP300), although these were predominantly subclonal. Furthermore, we frequently detected biallelic alterations in the tumor suppressor genes MAX (22%), a binding partner for MYC, and CDKN2C (17%). Genomic complexity was significantly higher in EMD samples than BMAs, as evidenced by increased tumor mutational burden and the enrichment of 1q gain/amplifications. These findings underscore the distinct molecular profile of EMD compared to BMA and highlight the genomically complex and heterogeneous nature of extramedullary disease in MM.
Outpatient Management of Bispecific Related Toxicities: An Observational Study of Safety Outcomes and Resource Utilization
Puttkammer, Jenna R. , Barreto, Jason N. , Jensen, Chelsee , Nedved, Adrienne, Wilson-Miller, Justine L., Cole, Kristin C., Holmes, Lucy , Kosobud, A., Kapoor, Prashant , Gertz, Morie A. , Dingli, David , Kumar, Shaji , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Warsame, Rahma , Binder, Moritz , Sandahl, Tyler B. , Mara, Kristin C. , Jensen, Chelsee J , Nedved, Adrienne N , Holmes, Lucy M, Kosobud, Allison R, Gonsalves, Wilson , Kumar, Shaji K , Kourelis, Taxiarchis V, Warsame, Rahma , Binder, Moritz , Cook, Joselle M , Lin, Yi , Sandahl, Tyler B , Gertz, Morie A , Dingli, David , Mara, Kristin C , Holmes, Lucy M., Kosobud, Allison R., Gonsalves, Wilson I. , Cook, Joselle , Lin, Yi

JCO Oncology Practice | April 15, 2025 | Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 83-90

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PURPOSE Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) of any grade occurs in 56%-80% of bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) used in multiple myeloma (MM). Risk mitigation strategies are required to expedite escalation of care if toxicities develop. The rarity of grade 3 or 4 CRS compels protocolized outpatient management of BsAbs as outpatient practice may avoid hospital admissions and costly resource utilization without compromising safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with MM who received BsAb step-up dosing (SUD) from August 23, 2023, to March 29, 2024, were enrolled. Baseline demographics, patient outcomes, and CRS management were reviewed to assess the safety of outpatient practice. Resource utilization was also analyzed. RESULTS In this study, 34 patients received outpatient SUD of BsAbs (teclistamab n = 17, talequetamab n = 17) with 16 remaining outpatient throughout the entire SUD period. CRS occurred in seven patients who did not require hospitalization, demonstrating the safety of outpatient management of BsAb toxicity, regardless of low-grade CRS. CRS was observed in 24 patients (maximum grade 2) and immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome in four patients (maximum grade 3). All patients with CRS received steroids, including 12 patients at home when instructed. Tocilizumab was given to 13 patients, accounting for 18 doses. If all doses of BsAbs and tocilizumab were given outpatient, the medication margin would be $115,004 in US dollars (USD). CONCLUSION An outpatient-based practice for BsAb administration demonstrated safety and cost savings. The description of our practice and results of this study provide valuable insights into the safety, feasibility, and resource stewardship of outpatient management of BsAbs. Future research should attempt to predict and stratify CRS risk to deliver a tailored supportive strategy and continued increase of outpatient management.
Loss of BCL7A permits IRF4 transcriptional activity and cellular growth in multiple myeloma
Chakraborty, Chandraditya , Talluri, Srikanth, Binder, Moritz , Morelli, Eugenio , Encinas, Jessica , Derebail, Sanika, Samur, Anıl Aktaş , Epstein, Charles B. , Anderson, Kenneth C., Shammas, Masood A. , Fulciniti, Mariateresa , Munshi, Nikhil , Epstein, Charles , Shammas, Masood , Binder, Moritz , Morelli, Eugenio , Encinas Mayoral, Jessica , Anderson, Kenneth C. , Samur, Mehmet

Blood | March 16, 2025 | Volume: 146 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 104-114

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Abstract Multiple myeloma (MM) is a complex hematological malignancy characterized by genomic changes and transcriptomic dysregulation. Initial exome sequencing approaches have failed to identify any single, frequent (&gt;25%) mutation in the coding genome. However, using whole-genome sequencing, we found that one of the genomic regions most frequently mutated (62% of the patients with MM) was the 5′ untranslated region and/or intron 1 of the BCL7A gene. RNA-sequencing data from a large cohort suggest a loss of BCL7A expression in a large majority of patients with MM as compared with normal plasma cells. BCL7A loss of function in a panel of MM cell lines led to a highly proliferative phenotype in vitro and in vivo, whereas its ectopic expression significantly reduced cell viability, suggesting a tumor suppressor function for BCL7A in MM. We studied the cellular and molecular effects of BCL7A loss and observed that it endows myeloma cells with proliferative potential in cooperation with the plasma cell–defining transcription factor IRF4. BCL7A is involved in a direct protein-protein interaction with IRF4, limiting its DNA-binding activity. Loss of BCL7A thus enhances the expression of IRF4-associated cytokines and reduces mitochondrial metabolism and reactive oxygen species levels. Our study therefore suggests that BCL7A loss provides the necessary molecular change to allow IRF4-mediated transcriptional activity and MM cell growth and survival.
Abstract A012: Divergent impacts of DNMT3A and TET2 mutant clonal hematopoiesis on COVID-19 related outcomes
Lasho, Terra, Geyer, Susan M. , Finke, Christy M. , Mangaonkar, Abhishek A. , Simon, Vernadette, Rohakthar, Fariborz Rakhshan, Munankarmy, Amik, Harrington, Jonathan J. , Snyder, Melissa R. , Patnaik, Mrinal M. , Fernandez, Jenna , Ismail, Wazim Mohammed , Binder, Moritz , Mazzone, Amelia , Lee, Jeong‐Heon , Wang, Liguo , Munankarmy, Amik , Robertson, Keith D. , Gaspar‐Maia, Alexandre

Cancer Research | February 1, 2025 | Volume: 85 | Issue: 3_Supplement | Pages: A012-A012

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Abstract Background: DNMT3A and TET2 are epigenetic regulator genes commonly mutated in age-related clonal hematopoiesis (CH). Despite having opposed epigenetic functions, these mutations are associated with increased all-cause mortality and a low risk for hematological neoplasms. In this study, we make use of a natural inflammatory response occurring during COVID-19 to define the impact of these mutations on inflammation and outcomes. Methods: A cohort of 243 community-based patients (Olmsted County, MN) with COVID-19 were identified. CH status was determined on PBMC using error corrected sequencing (lower detection limit 0.5% VAF). In a subset of patients, we use multi-omics interrogation of the genome, transcriptome, and epigenome at single cell (sc) resolution along with DNA methylation, in PBMC, from patients with COVID-19 and CH. Results: We detected 97 CH mutations in 72 (29.6%) of 243 patients with COVID-19. The most frequent being DNMT3A (n=30, 30%) and TET2 (n=26, 28%). The presence of CH negatively impacted overall survival when restricted to TET2 and DNMT3A mutations. However, only DNMT3Amt CH retained age and comorbidity independent prognostication (HR 2.84, p = 0.022). We then assessed for changes in DNA methylation using Illumina MethylationEPIC array on patients with COVID-19 and DNMT3A (n=3) or TET2mt (n=4) CH. Site specific DNA methylation changes revealed significant loss of methylation in DNMT3Amt CH in comparison to TET2mt patients, with 10,944 hypomethylated and 1,160 hypermethylated sites. We found that actively transcribed states (Tx, TxWk) were more commonly hypomethylated in DNMT3Amt CH while enhancers (Enh) and promoters (TssA, TssAFlnk) were more commonly hypomethylated in TET2mt CH. We then conducted scDNA-seq in DNMT3Amt (n=3) and TET2mt (n=1) CH in COVID-19 and observed that while in TET2mt CH, mutations were largely restricted to classical and intermediate monocytes, in DNMT3Amt CH, mutations were seen in myeloid and lymphoid lineage cells. We performed scRNA-seq on patients with COVID-19 and DNMT3A (n=3) or TET2mt (n=6) CH. Differential gene expression analysis identified 1,569 upregulated genes in DNMT3Amt patients and 205 downregulated. Pathway analysis demonstrated an upregulation of genes involved in T cell survival, function, and inflammation in DNMT3Amt patients compared to TET2mt patients with a significant overexpression of GIMAP1, GIMAP4, IRF2, IL32 in multiple cell types. We correlated transcriptomic changes with chromatin accessibility using the 10X Genomics Multiome platform to profile both gene expression and open chromatin from the same samples. Analysis of global distribution of cut sites and differentially accessible peaks showed increased chromatin accessibility in DNMT3Amt CH, especially CD4+ T lymphocytes and NK cells. Conclusion: We demonstrate an age, sex, and comorbidity-independent adverse impact on mortality associated with DNMT3Amt CH in the context of COVID-19 and highlight transcriptomic and epigenetic differences between DNMT3A and TET2mt CH, with single cell resolution. Citation Format: Jenna A Fernandez, Wazim Mohammed Ismail, Moritz Binder, Terra Lasho, Susan M. Geyer, Amelia Mazzone, Christy M. Finke, Abhishek Mangaonkar, Jeong-Heon Lee, Liguo Wang, Vernadette A. Simon, Fariborz Rakhshan Rohakthar, Amik Munankarmy, Jonathan J. Harrington, Melissa R. Snyder, Keith D. Robertson, Alexandre Gaspar-Maia, Mrinal Patnaik. Divergent impacts of DNMT3A and TET2 mutant clonal hematopoiesis on COVID-19 related outcomes [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: DNA Methylation, Clonal Hematopoiesis, and Cancer; 2025 Feb 1-4; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2025;85(3 Suppl):Abstract nr A012.
Solitary plasmacytoma: single-institution experience, and systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes
Claveau, Jean‐Sébastien , Kapoor, Prashant , Binder, Moritz , Buadi, Francis K. , Cook, Joselle , Dingli, David , Fonder, Amie , Gertz, Morie A. , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Hobbs, Miriam, Hwa, Yi L., Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Lacy, Martha Q. , Lin, Yi , Warsame, Rahma , Kyle, Robert A. , Kumar, Shaji , Claveau, Jean-Sebastien , Binder, Moritz , Buadi, Francis K , Cook, Joselle M , Dispenzieri, Angela , Fonder, Amie , Gertz, Morie A , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Lacy, Martha Q , Leung, Nelson , Warsame, Rahma , Kumar, Shaji K , Dingli, David , Charalampous, Charalampos , Dispenzieri, Angela , Gonsalves, Wilson I. , Hwa, Yi L., Leung, Nelson , Rajkumar, S. Vincent

Blood Advances | January 30, 2025 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 1559-1570

10.1182/bloodadvances.2024013355 Get It

Abstract In this study, we first analyzed data from 147 patients with solitary plasmacytomas treated at the Mayo Clinic between 2005 and 2022 and then expanded our investigation through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 62 studies, encompassing 3487 patients from the years 1960 to 2022. Our findings reveal that patients with up to 10% clonal plasma cells in their bone marrow (BM), denoted as plasmacytoma +, had a significantly reduced median disease-free survival (DFS) of 15.7 months vs 79 months, P &lt; .05, observed in patients with true solitary plasmacytomas, with no clonal cells in the BM. Risk factors identified for shorter DFS included the presence of clonal plasma cells in the marrow and a difference between involved and uninvolved free light chains of &gt;5 mg/dL. The meta-analysis portion of our study highlighted a male predominance among patients, with a median age of 58 years, and confirmed radiation therapy as the predominant treatment modality. We also found that DFS rates at 3, 5, and 10 years were 66.9%, 55%, and 42.1%, respectively, and noted a significant difference in outcomes between patients with bone and extramedullary plasmacytomas, with the latter group exhibiting better survival rates. This dual-faceted approach provides a thorough overview of survival rates and critical risk factors for patients with plasmacytoma, underscoring the vital role of accurate disease staging at diagnosis and the impact of tumor location on patient prognosis.
A mutant ASXL1-BAP1-EHMT complex contributes to heterochromatin dysfunction in clonal hematopoiesis and chronic monomyelocytic leukemia
Sepúlveda, Hugo , Arteaga-Vazquez, Leo J., Blouin, Chad, Binder, Moritz , Chou, Wen‐Chien , Patnaik, Mrinal M. , Rao, Anjana , Binder, Moritz , Chou, Wen-Chien , Dong, Zhen , Fernandez, Jenna , Tien, Hwei‐Fang , Faulkner, Geoffrey J. , Myers, Samuel A.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences | January 3, 2025 | Volume: 122 | Issue: 1 | Pages: No page available

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ASXL transcriptional regulator 1 (ASXL1) is one of the three most frequently mutated genes in age-related clonal hematopoiesis (CH), alongside DNA methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A) and Tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 ( TET2) . CH can progress to myeloid malignancies including chronic monomyelocytic leukemia (CMML) and is also strongly associated with inflammatory cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in humans. DNMT3A and TET2 regulate DNA methylation and demethylation pathways, respectively, and loss-of-function mutations in these genes reduce DNA methylation in heterochromatin, allowing derepression of silenced elements in heterochromatin. In contrast, the mechanisms that connect mutant ASXL1 and CH are not yet fully understood. CH/CMML-associated ASXL1 mutations encode C-terminally truncated proteins that enhance the deubiquitinase activity of the ASXL-BAP1 “PR-DUB” deubiquitinase complex, which removes monoubiquitin from H2AK119Ub. Here, we show that ASXL1 mutant proteins interact with the euchromatic histone lysine methyltransferases 1 and 2 (EHMT1–EHMT2) complex, which generates H3K9me1 and me2, the latter a repressive modification in constitutive heterochromatin. Compared to cells from age-matched wild-type mice, we found that expanded myeloid cells from old (≥18-mo-old) Asxl1tm/+ mice, a heterozygous knock-in mouse model of CH, display genome-wide decreases of H3K9me2, H3K9me3, and H2AK119Ub as well as an associated increase in expression of transposable elements (TEs) and satellite repeats. Increased TE expression was also observed in monocytes from ASXL1 -mutant CMML patients compared to monocytes from healthy controls. Our data suggest that mutant ASXL1 proteins compromise the integrity of both constitutive and facultative heterochromatin in an age-dependent manner by reducing the levels of H3K9me2/3 and H2AK119Ub. This increase in TE expression correlated with increased expression of nearby genes, including many interferon-inducible (inflammation-associated) genes (ISGs).
Impact of Multiple High-Risk Cytogenetic Abnormalities on the Survival Outcomes of Patients with Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia
Diaz, Adrian A Almodovar, Alouch, Samhar , Yadav, Udit, Leung, Nelson , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Warsame, Rahma , Hobbs, Miriam, Hwa, Yi L. , Fonder, Amie , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Lin, Yi , Kyle, Robert A. , Diaz, Adrian A Almodovar, Dispenzieri, Angela , Yadav, Udit , Buadi, Francis K. , Dingli, David , Muchtar, Eli , Go, Ronald S. , Binder, Moritz , Cook, Joselle , Rogers, Michelle G., Siddiqui, Mustaqeem , Gertz, Morie A. , Rajkumar, S. Vincent , Gonsalves, Wilson I.

Blood | December 6, 2024 | Volume: 144 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 3315-3315

10.1182/blood-2024-200267 Get It

INTRODUCTION Primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL) is a rare and aggressive form of multiple myeloma (MM) with poor survival outcomes. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) evaluation is essential for the initial risk stratification in MM, and the presence of multiple high-risk (HR) cytogenetic abnormalities by FISH portends a worse prognosis in MM. We have previously observed that the presence of HR cytogenetic abnormalities by FISH at diagnosis is known to confer a poor overall survival (OS) in patients with pPCL. However, less is known about the cumulative effect of multiple HR cytogenetics abnormalities compared to a single HR cytogenetic abnormality on the OS outcomes of patients with pPCL. AIM To evaluate the prognostic implications of additive HR cytogenetics abnormalities by FISH in patients with pPCL treated with novel agents. METHODS We evaluated patients with newly diagnosed pPCL at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2014 - 2023 that received induction with novel agent combinations. pPCL was defined as patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for MM with 5% or more circulating plasma cells (cPCs) present on morphologic evaluation of their peripheral blood smear. HR cytogenetics abnormalities by FISH was defined by the presence of any one of the following: 1q gain/amplification, t(4;14), t(14;16), t(14;20), and del(17p). Time to next treatment (TTNT) and OS analysis were performed using the Kaplan-Meier method, and differences were assessed using the log-rank test. Statistical analyses were performed using the SAS biostatistical software JMP 17.0.1 (SAS Institute Inc). RESULTS We included 89 patients with newly diagnosed pPCL who received novel agents as first-line therapy between 2014 to 2023. The median follow-up was 45 months (95% CI: 35 - 65). At diagnosis, the median bone marrow plasma cell content was 80% (Range: 10 - 100), and the median cPC% on the peripheral smear was 21% (range: 5 - 85). There were 51 patients (59%) who had 20% or more cPCs on their peripheral smear. There was a preponderance of pPCL patients who had t(11; 14) as their primary cytogenetic abnormality (43%). The median lines of therapy received were 2 (Range: 1 - 9). There were 12 (13%) patients who received intensive induction therapy containing continuous infusional chemotherapy regimens at the onset of their diagnosis. Of the remaining patients, 35 (45%) were treated with a quadruplet (anti-CD38 antibody, proteasome inhibitor and immunomodulator), 24 (31%) with a triplet (proteasome inhibitor and immunomodulator) and 18 (23%) with a doublet (proteasome inhibitor only). The median OS for all pPCL patients in this cohort was 47 months (95% CI: 37 - 100). However, when stratified by cytogenetic risk, the median OS was 101 months (95% CI: 57 - NR) for those patients without any HR cytogenetic abnormalities (N = 24, 27%) vs. 37 months (95% CI: 22 - 63) for those with one or more HR cytogenetic abnormalities (N = 65, 73%) (P = 0.006). Of the patients with any HR cytogenetic abnormalities, 33 (36%) had one HR cytogenetic abnormalities and 32 (34%) had two or more HR cytogenetic abnormalities. The median OS for patients with one compared to two or more HR cytogenetic abnormalities were 47 (95% CI: 38 - 111), and 22 (95% CI: 17 - 37) months, respectively (P = 0.031). The median TTNT was 22 months (95% CI: 16 - 58) for those patients without any HR cytogenetic abnormalities vs. 16 months (95% CI: 9 - 21) for those with one or more HR cytogenetic abnormalities (P = 0.09). The median TTNT from the time of diagnosis for pPCL patients with one compared to two or more HR cytogenetic abnormalities were 18 (95% CI: 6 - 41) and 16 (95% CI: 10 - 19) months, respectively (p = 0.247). CONCLUSION Patients with pPCL with more than one HR cytogenetic abnormality had an inferior OS compared to those with only one HR cytogenetic abnormality, implicating the additive adverse effects of multiple HR cytogenetics abnormalities. In contrast, patients with pPCL without any HR cytogenetic abnormalities had a relatively long median OS (over 100 months).
Outcomes of Venetoclax-Based Treatment Combinations in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Real-World Practice Patterns and Impact of Cytogenetics on Outcomes
Nagaraj, Madhu , Zanwar, Saurabh , Abdallah, Nadine , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Kapoor, Prashant , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Lin, Yi , Sher, Taimur , Warsame, Rahma , Fonder, Amie , Hobbs, Miriam, Hwa, Yi L. , Yadav, Udit, Wiedmeier, Julia E. , Kumar, Shaji , Wiedmeier-Nutor, Julia E , Bolarinwa, Abiola , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Binder, Moritz , Buadi, Francis K. , Chhabra, Saurabh , Cook, Joselle , Dingli, David , Dispenzieri, Angela , Gertz, Morie A. , Gonsalves, Wilson I. , Leung, Nelson , Muchtar, Eli , Parrondo, Ricardo D , Roy, Vivek , Siddiqui, Mustaqeem , Rogers, Michelle G., Yadav, Udit , Jevremović, Dragan , Baughn, Linda B. , Rajkumar, S. Vincent , Fonseca, Rafaël , Ailawadhi, Sikander

Blood | December 6, 2024 | Volume: 144 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 4728-4728

10.1182/blood-2024-208736 Get It

Background: Venetoclax (Ven), a BCL2 inhibitor, has shown promising responses in multiple myeloma (MM) patients with t(11;14) and/or BCL2 expression. However, consistent benefit in clinical trials remain elusive. This report evaluates the efficacy and safety of Ven combination therapies, including in the non-t(11;14) subgroup, and examines the impact of secondary cytogenetic abnormalities (SGA) on outcomes. Methods: This retrospective study included multiple myeloma (MM) patients without concurrent AL amyloidosis treated with Ven-based combinations at Mayo Clinic sites from January 2015 to December 2023. FISH data was collected at diagnosis and before venetoclax initiation to assess SGAs. Refractoriness was defined by progression on or within 60 days of stopping treatment. Patients refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI), immunomodulatory drug (ImiD), and anti-CD38 antibody were considered triple-class refractory (TCR). Ven combinations were grouped as: Daratumumab/CD38 antibody (Dara)-Ven based if received Dara ± other drugs, PI-Ven-based without Dara, Ven-dexamethasone (Ven-d), and other combinations (Ven-Misc). BCL2 expression in patients without t(11;14) was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Progression-free survival (PFS) was calculated from treatment initiation to disease progression or last follow-up. Results: We included 232 patients in this study. The median age at diagnosis of MM was 62 years (range 32-87), and the median age at initiation was 68 years (range 35-89). The median time from diagnosis of MM to initiation of Ven was 55 months (95% CI 28, 89 months), and the median follow-up from initiation of Ven-based treatment was 17.2 months (95% CI: 14, 22). Patients had received a median of 3 lines (IQR 4-6); 65% (n=152) of patients were TCR, 71% (n=163) had received autologous stem cell transplant and 7% (n=16) patients had received prior immune effector therapy prior to initiation of Ven-based therapy. The majority (83%, n=190) of the patients harbored a t(11;14); in the patients without t(11;14), a BCL2 expression by IHC was tested in 18 patients and positive in 17 patients. The most common Ven-based combinations included: Dara-Ven-d (19%, n=44), PI-Ven-d (30.2%, n=70), Ven-d (48.3%, n=112), Ven-misc (2.6%, n=6). The overall response rate for the entire cohort was 57% [64% for t(11;14) and 26% for non t(11;14), p&lt;0.0001]. The median PFS for the entire cohort was 9.5 months (95% CI 8.5,13), and the duration of response was 18 months (95% CI 15.2-23.3). The median PFS was 11.8 months (95% CI 9.5-16.7) for patients harboring a t(11;14) compared to 2.9 months (95% CI 1.8, 8.4) for patients without a t(11;14), p&lt;0.0001. Among the non-t(11;14) cohort with BCL2 expression, the median PFS was 1.8 months (95% CI: 1.2-4.2). Among the 190 patients with t(11;14), 18% (34/190) harbored deletion 17p and 32% (60/193) harbored a 1q gain/amplification (referred hereforth as 1q21+) at initiation of Ven-based therapy. In the cohort of patients with t(11;14), the presence of either del17p or 1q21+ (n=85/190) was associated with a significantly inferior PFS [median PFS 8.2 months (95% CI: 5.5,13)] vs. 15.1 months (95% CI: 11.6, 22), p=0.03. At the last follow-up,42 patients had ongoing treatment with ven-based combination. Most common reasons for discontinuation were progression (77% N=140), adverse effect (12%, n=22), patient/provider preference(9%, n=17); 2% (n=4) patients died without progression (3 infection, 1 unclear). The most commonly utilized maximum dose of venetoclax was 400 mg (42%); 15% (n=35) of patients required a dose reduction, and 23% (n=54) received a ramp-up. Tumor lysis syndrome was not noted in any patient. Infectious complications were noted in 23% (n=52). The estimated median OS from initiation of ven-based Rx was 34 months (95%CI 25-47). The estimated median OS for patients without a t(11;14) was 6.2 months (95% CI: 3.3-11.3) compared to 46 months (31.4-54.1), p&lt;0.0001. In the t(11;14) subgroup, the 18-month OS rate was 79% for patients without 1q21+/del17p vs. 50% for patients with a 1q21+/del17p (p=0.002). Conclusion: Venetoclax-based regimens represent an important treatment option for patients harboring a t(11;14). The PFS in patients with BCL2 expression without t(11;14) was poor suggesting lack of efficacy of venetoclax-based regimens for that subgroup. Presence of concurrent del17p and/or 1q21+ with t(11;14) portends an inferior PFS.
Outpatient Management of Bispecific Related Toxicities: An Observational Study of Safety Outcomes and Resource Utilization
Sandahl, Tyler B. , Puttkammer, Jenna R. , Nedved, Adrienne, Wilson-Miller, Justine L., Cole, Kristin, Holmes, Lucy , Kosobud, A., Kapoor, Prashant , Kumar, Shaji , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Warsame, Rahma , Barreto, Jason N. , Jensen, Chelsee , Cole, Kristin, Holmes, Lucy, Gertz, Morie A. , Dingli, David , Gonsalves, Wilson I. , Binder, Moritz , Cook, Joselle , Lin, Yi

Blood | December 6, 2024 | Volume: 144 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 5047-5047

10.1182/blood-2024-199229 Get It

Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) commonly occurs during initiation of bispecific T-cell engaging therapy (BsAbs) for multiple myeloma (MM) (NEJM 2022;387:495, NEJM 2022;387:2232, Nat Med 2023;29:2259). Pre-medications, step-up dosing (SUD), and monitoring minimize high-grade toxicity risk, while protocolized outpatient (OP) management of BsAbs and toxicities could reduce resource utilization and improve patient satisfaction. At Mayo Clinic, SUD, clinical assessment and grade 1 CRS management occurs primarily as an OP for patients with MM receiving BsAbs. This study aims to assess the current OP management practices of BsAbs and related toxicities including patient outcomes, admission rates, and resource utilization. Patients with MM who received SUD from August 23, 2023, to March 29, 2024, were included. Baseline demographics, patient outcomes, and CRS management details are summarized. Resource utilization outcomes included level of care, length of hospital stay (LOS), and high-cost drug administration. 38 patients received MM BsAbs during the study timeframe. 34 patients initiated OP SUD (teclistamab n=17 and talquetamab n= 17). The median age was 71 years, 59% were male, 82% were white, and 88% had Medicare coverage. Median number of prior lines of therapy was 6. There were 317 OP encounters with a median of 10 encounters per patient. Of these, 72% were planned in-person assessments, 5% were unplanned clinic visits for potential toxicity-related symptom assessment, and 20% were phone visits that obviated in-person assessment. 66 of 68 doses of talquetamab (total of 1,628 mg) and 48 of 50 doses of teclistamab (total of 2,048 mg) were administered and billed in the OP setting. 24 patients (71%) that initiated OP SUD developed CRS (grade 1 n=16, grade 2 n=7). Management of the initial CRS event included steroids and acetaminophen, with or without tocilizumab. 2,600 mg of tocilizumab administered in the OP setting. Recurrent CRS was seen in 5 patients and also treated entirely OP. 4 patients developed ICANS (grade 1 n=3, grade 3 n=1). Hospitalization following OP SUD initiation occurred in 18 (53%) patients at some point during treatment. Indications included grade 2 CRS (n=6), ICANS (grade 1 n=3), refractory CRS (n=7), infection (n=1), GI bleed (n=1), planned observation for comorbidities or prior CRS (n=2), loss of caregiver (n=1), atrial fibrillation (n=1), heart failure (n=1), and pain crisis (n=1). Median LOS was 2 days. Recurrent admission occurred in 41% and median LOS was also 2 days for subsequent admissions. Two patients were admitted to the intensive care unit for hypotension or arrhythmia. 1 patient required dialysis. In total for SUD during the study time frame, 51 mg of teclistamab, 176 mg of talquetamab, and 8,240 mg of tocilizumab were billed under an IP encounter, which likely was due to inpatient administration or hospital admission within 72 hours of receiving the OP SUD. This descriptive study of our OP BsAb management practice demonstrated that 47% of patients remained OP, even with a CRS event. The CRS rate did not surpass those in landmark clinical trials and aligns with real-world data previously reported (Blood Cancer J 2024;14:35.). Availability and use of patient monitoring capabilities along with lack of sentinel outcomes emphasizes the safety of an OP BsAb practice. Drivers of financial burdens and savings include location and reimbursement of high-cost drugs and admission rates. Median LOS was less than half of what's anticipated with inpatient SUD. Inpatient administration of high-cost drugs can be more costly compared to OP due to associated medical costs and insufficient reimbursement in a population primarily insured by Medicare which reimburses inpatient mediations based on the Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) unless the medication has New Technology Add on Payment (NTAP). Using expected Medicare reimbursement rates and wholesale acquisition costs while excluding variable DRG reimbursement and NTAP impacts for teclistamab, the total net revenue improvement for shifting use of all teclistamab, talquetamab, and tocilizumab OP is $115,004 for the period analyzed (CMS.gov 2024). In conclusion, OP management of patients undergoing SUD for MM BsAbs is safe and has substantial reductions in resource utilization and costs.