Clofarabine-containing conditioning regimen for allo-SCT in AML/ALL patients: A survey from the Acute Leukemia Working Party of EBMT

Patrice Chevallier*, Myriam Labopin, Stefanie Buchholz, Arnold Ganser, Fabio Ciceri, Bruno Lioure, Chistoph Faul, Gaelle Guillerm, Juergen Finke, Anne Huynh, Joerg Schubert, Hans Jochem Kolb, Emmanuelle Polge, Arnon Nagler, Mohamad Mohty

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Abstract

Clofarabine (CLO), a second-generation purine analogue, has demonstrated an efficient anti-leukemia activity while showing a favorable toxicity profile. This retrospective multicenter report assessed the outcome of 90 patients who received a CLO-containing conditioning regimen before allo-SCT for AML (n = 69) or ALL (n = 21). Median age was 42 yr at transplant. The majority of cases (n = 66) presented with an active disease at transplant while 38 patients had received previous transplantation(s). A total of 88 and two patients received a reduced-intensity conditioning or a myeloablative regimen, respectively. Engraftment was achieved in 97% of evaluable patients. With a median follow-up of 14 months (range, 1-45), the 2-year OS, LFS, relapse, and NRM rates were 28 ± 5%, 23 ± 5%, 41 ± 6%, and 35 ± 5%, respectively. When comparing AML and ALL patients, OS and LFS were significantly higher for AML (OS, 35 ± 6% vs. 0%, P < 0.0001); LFS: 30 ± 6% vs. 0%, P < 0.0001). In a Cox multivariate analysis, an AML diagnosis was the only factor associated with a better LFS (HR = 0.37; 95%CI, 0.21-0.66; P = 0.001). We conclude that a CLO-containing conditioning regimen prior to allo-SCT might be an effective treatment. Prospective studies are needed to evaluate the potential role of CLO as part of conditioning regimens in acute leukemias.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)214-219
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Journal of Haematology
Volume89
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2012

Keywords

  • Acute leukemia working party
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  • Acute myeloid
  • Allogeneic stem-cell transplantation
  • Clofarabine
  • Reduced-toxicity conditioning

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