Gene therapy, cellular immunotherapy and vaccination - Clinical
Franco Locatelli, Alexis A. Thompson, Suradej Hongeng, John B. Porter, et al.
Conclusion: The safety profile of LentiGlobin gene therapy in Northstar-2 is generally consistent with previous experience with busulfan conditioning. Delayed platelet engraftment was observed in some patients. Ten of 11 of patients with ≥3 months follow-up stopped chronic RBC transfusions following treatment with LentiGlobin. Total Hb is stable at near-normal levels and bone marrow morphology indicates improvements in erythropoiesis.
Julie Kanter, Alexis A. Thompson, Markus Y. Mapara, Janet L. Kwiatkowski, et al.
Conclusion: After instituting protocol changes including the use of plerixafor-mobilised HSCs in Group C, we observe that HbAT87Q production at ≥6 months follow-up nearly equalled or exceeded HbS levels. Safety profile of LentiGlobin GT in SCD is consistent with known side effects of HSC collection and myeloablative conditioning, and with underlying SCD. Data from additional patients enrolled under an amended protocol and inclusion of adolescents will help assess the clinical impact of LentiGlobin GT in SCD.
M. Lia Palomba, Connie Batlevi, Isabelle Riviere, Brigitte Senechal, et al.
Conclusion: Treatment with 19-28z/41BBL armored CAR T cells is safe. No severe CRS was observed and severe NTX occurred in 8% of the pts. The overall CR rate of 57% is encouragingCR rates were higher in pts with large cell lymphoma (78%) compared to CLL (20%), though small number of pts limits any firm conclusions. Pts with CLL may require higher doses of CAR T cells or incorporation of the CAR therapy in earlier lines of treatments. Detailed cytokine and CAR T cell expansion analysis as well as updated data will be presented.
Francesca Del Bufalo, Pietro Merli, Luciana Vinti, Mattia Algeri, et al.
Conclusion: iC9-CD19-CAR T cells in an academic setting is feasible, safe and largely effective in treating highly resistant/relapsed BCP-ALL. In our trial, no major or life-threatening toxicities were recorded and despite the mild CRS recorded, high rates of CR were achieved, suggesting that a mild activation of retroviral, 4.1bb –including, iC9-CD19-CAR T cells is sufficient to mediate a potent antitumor effect
Valentín Ortiz-Maldonado, Ana Alonso-Saladrigues, Miguel Caballero-Baños, Maria Castella, et al.
Conclusion: The fractionated administration of ARI-0001 cells may improve their safety profile by reducing the incidence of grade ≥ 3 CRS. The incidence of ICANS appeared equally low with both approaches. Based on these preliminary results, FD has been selected for a phase 2 multicenter trial on the use of ARI-0001 cells in patients with R/R ALL.
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Chenggong Li, Heng Mei, Yu Hu, Tao Guo, et al.
Conclusion: Our research demonstrates a positive correlation between thepeak level and time ofserum IL-6 and the CRS grade. The level of serum IL-6 is an important consideration for the administration of tocilizumab in the early stage of CRS, which can effectively avoid some adverse reactions such as CRES. (NCT02965092, ChiCTR1800018143)
Surbhi Sidana, Amylou Dueck, Michelle Burtis, Joan Griffin, et al.
Conclusion: Preliminary data show that patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy do not experience a more significant dip in QOL compared with autologous and allogeneic SCT, with some indication of better PWB in the short-term. Accrual & follow-up are ongoing. Updated results, including 3-month follow up will be presented at the meeting.