RBM39 as a Therapeutic Target in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Disruption of Cotranscriptional Splicing

Research Summary Potential of Targeting RBM39 in High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Background Overview Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a hematological malignancy commonly diagnosed in children and young adults. Despite high remission rates through frontline chemotherapies, the long-term survival rate for patients with relapsed/re...

Clonal Landscape and Clinical Outcomes of Telomere Biology Disorders: Somatic Rescue and Cancer Mutations

Report on the Academic Paper: Clonal Landscape and Clinical Outcomes of Telomere Biology Disorders: Somatic Rescue and Cancer Mutations Academic Background and Research Motivation Telomere biology disorders (TBDs) are a group of diseases caused by pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in telomere-related genes, manifesting with multi-organ dysfunctio...

Ide-cel vs Standard Regimens in Triple-Class–Exposed Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Updated KARMMA-3 Analyses

Latest Research Report: Idecabtagene Vicleucel (ide-cel) Significantly Extends Progression-Free Survival in Triple-Class Exposed (TCE) Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma – Results from the KARMMA-3 Clinical Trial Academic Background and Research Question Patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM) often relapse after multiple lines of therapy, with pr...

Efficacy and Safety of Teclistamab in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Interpretation of Research on the Efficacy and Safety of Teclistamab in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Following Anti-BCMA Therapies Academic Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy stemming from plasma cells within the bone marrow. Recent advancements in treatment have significantly improved overall survival rates. How...

Focal Deletions of a Promoter Tether Activate the IRX3 Oncogene in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Stage-specific Chromosomal Deletions Activate the IRX3 Oncogene in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia In the field of cancer research, understanding regulatory mechanisms of the noncoding genome remains a key focus, especially concerning how oncogenes can be aberrantly activated through non-canonical regulatory pathways. This paper, authored by Su...

Bleeding Events in Patients with Cancer: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Prognosis in a Prospective Cohort Study

The Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Impact of Bleeding Risk in Cancer Patients: A Review of the Vienna Cancer, Thrombosis, and Bleeding Study Academic Background and Research Motivation Cancer patients frequently experience hemostatic dysregulation, yet existing research has primarily focused on cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE...

Selective Targeting of Mutated Calreticulin by the Monoclonal Antibody INCA033989 Inhibits Oncogenic Function of MPN

Report on the Academic Paper on the Monoclonal Antibody INCA033989 for Targeting Mutated Calreticulin in Myeloid Tumors Background: Calreticulin Mutation-Driven Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are hematological malignancies caused by somatic mutations occurring in multipotent hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). These m...

Antimetabolite Dose Intensity and Adverse Outcomes in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A COG-AALL03N1 Report

Review of the Study on Antimetabolite Dose Intensity and Adverse Outcomes in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Background and Research Question Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of leukemia in children. Current treatment strategies include risk-based induction therapy, response-adapted post-induction therapy,...

Diagnostic Guidelines for Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Revisited

Revisited Diagnostic Guidelines for Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) Based on HLH-2004: Updates to Diagnostic Criteria and Development of Multipathway Diagnostic Strategies Introduction Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) is a severe hyperinflammatory disease characterized by abnormal accumulation of macrophages and l...

Structural Adaptations of von Willebrand Factor, Factor VIII, and Factor IX in Hemostasis

Review Report on the Paper: Structural Adaptations of Von Willebrand Factor, Factor VIII, and Factor IX to Coordinate Complex Functions Background and Research Motivation Coagulation factors are crucial elements of maintaining the dynamic balance of the hemostatic system. Among them, von Willebrand Factor (VWF) plays a central role in hemostasis, p...