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Resistance to Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibition in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and non‐Hodgkin lymphoma

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Nakhoda, Shazia, Vistarop, Aldana, Wang, Y. Lynn·2023·British Journal of Haematology

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Summary: Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) have transformed the therapeutic landscape of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and non‐Hodgkin lymphoma. However, primary and acquired resistance to BTKi can be seen due to a variety of mechanisms including tumour intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms such as gene mutations, activation of bypass signalling pathways and tumour microenvironment. Herein, we provide an updated review of the key clinical data of BTKi treatment in CLL, mantle cell lymphoma, and diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We incorporate the most recent findings regarding mechanisms of resistance to covalent and non‐covalent inhibitors, including ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, zanubrutinib and pirtobrutinib. We also cover the clinical sensitivity of certain molecular subtypes of DLBCL to an ibrutinib‐containing regimen. Lastly, we summarise ongoing clinical investigations aimed at overcoming resistance via use of BTKi‐containing combined therapies or the novel non‐covalent BTKi. The review article targets an audience of clinical practitioners, clinical investigators and translational researchers.

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  • Inhibition of BTK abrogates BCR-driven survival and proliferation, and is an effective therapeutic strategy against several B-cell malignancies, particularly CLL/SLL.

    “As a result, inhibition of BTK abrogatesBCR-driven survival and proliferation, and is an effective therapeutic strategyagainst several B-cell malignancies, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)(3).”

    From Resistance Mechanisms and Approach to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia after BTK Inhibitor Therapy (2025) · cites this paper as [3]

    The Introduction says BTK inhibition disrupts BCR signaling, and the Conclusion describes it as pivotal in treating B-cell malignancies; the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia section says ibrutinib has drastically changed CLL management. But the Introduction specifies that BCR inhibition primarily slows proliferation rather than directly kills cells, so saying it 'abrogates' survival and proliferation overstates the source. Page numbers are not provided in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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Authors
Nakhoda, S., Vistarop, A., & Wang, Y. L.
Affiliations
Fox Chase Cancer Center (US)
Corresponding author
Wang, Y. Lynn
Venue
British Journal of Haematology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2022-08-27
Volume
200
Issue
2
Pages
137-149
ISSN
  • 0007-1048 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2141
OpenAlex
W4293368300
Cited by
104
References
126
Citations by year
2026: 21 · 2025: 30 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 19
FWCI
3.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • British Journal of Haematology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Cancer Institute (R21CA263415)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Genetics › Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
Keywords
BTK inhibitors, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, zanubrutinib, pirtobrutinib, drug resistance mechanisms, tumor microenvironment, non-covalent BTK inhibitors, combination therapy
MeSH terms
Agammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine Kinase, Adult, Humans, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Pyrazoles, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse, Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell, Protein Kinase Inhibitors, Tumor Microenvironment

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