From genetics to therapy: Unraveling the complexities of Richter transformation in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Richter transformation (RT) refers to the progression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most prevalent leukemia among adults, into a highly aggressive lymphoproliferative disorder, primarily a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This is a severe complication that continues to be a therapeutic challeng...

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Autores: Abrisqueta, Pau, Nadeu Prat, Ferran, Bosch Schips, Jan, Iacoboni, Gloria, Serna, Angel, Cabirta, Alba, Yáñez, Lucrecia, Quintanilla Martinez, Leticia, Bosch, Francesc
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2445/208424
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/208424
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Leucèmia limfocítica crònica
Mutació (Biologia)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Mutation (Biology)
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Sumario:Richter transformation (RT) refers to the progression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most prevalent leukemia among adults, into a highly aggressive lymphoproliferative disorder, primarily a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This is a severe complication that continues to be a therapeutic challenge and remains an unmet medical need. Over the last five years, significant advances have occurred in uncovering the biological processes leading to the RT, refining criteria for properly diagnose RT from other entities, and exploring new therapeutic options beyond the ineffective chemotherapy. This review summarizes current knowledge in RT, including recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of RT, in the classification of RT, and in the development of novel therapeutic strategies for this grave complication.