Measurable residual disease-guided therapy in acute myeloid leukaemia: Practical insights Journal Article


Authors: Nachmias, B.; Haran, A.; Salman, M. Y.; Stein, E. M.
Article Title: Measurable residual disease-guided therapy in acute myeloid leukaemia: Practical insights
Abstract: Measurable residual disease (MRD) is a prognostic marker in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). This review examines the role of MRD assessment in guiding treatment strategies. We evaluate key questions, such as the prognostic power of MRD in specific genetic subgroups of AML, the optimal pre-emptive approach for MRD persistence or recurrence, the effect of MRD on allogeneic stem cell transplantation decisions and MRD-guided maintenance considerations. The absence of randomized trials comparing MRD-guided treatment strategies precludes definitive statements. However, by critically evaluating recent studies and emerging trends, we highlight the evolving role of MRD as a decision-making tool in AML, identify key gaps in evidence and suggest directions for future research to optimize personalized treatment approaches.
Keywords: risk stratification; rt-pcr; hematopoietic-cell transplantation; allogeneic transplant; aml; older patients; prognostic relevance; standard-risk; prolongs survival; measurable residual disease; molecular mrd; mrd-guided therapy
Journal Title: British Journal of Haematology
ISSN: 0007-1048
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons  
Publication status: Online ahead of print
Date Published: 2025-01-01
Online Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:001560465900001
DOI: 10.1111/bjh.70038
PROVIDER: wos
Notes: Review; Early Access -- Source: Wos
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