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BLOOD REVIEWS
Volume 31, Issue 5, Pages 328-338Publisher
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2017.06.002
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Asparaginase; ALL; Therapeutic drug monitoring; AYA
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Asparaginase remains a cornerstone of ALL therapy and is one of the key contributing factors to improved outcomes in, adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients treated on pediatric protocols. Asparagine depletion has been associated with improved outcomes in ALL patients; this has led to an increased emphasis on optimizing asparagine depletion in ALL patients of all ages. To ensure adequate asparagine depletion, the use of therapeutic drug monitoring of asparaginase therapy holds much promise, yet remains underutilized in practice. Data regarding asparaginase activity level monitoring and associated outcomes are reviewed, and an evidence-based asparaginase activity level monitoring algorithm is presented. Finally, unique management strategies for key asparaginase toxicities in ALL patients are discussed, as well as a discussion of novel asparaginase formulations on the horizon.
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