CD30 expression defines a novel subgroup of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with favorable prognosis and distinct gene expression signature: a report from the International DLBCL Rituximab-CHOP Consortium Program Study.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
CD30, originally identified as a cell-surface marker of Reed-Sternberg and Hodgkin cells of classical Hodgkin lymphoma, is also expressed by several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including a subset of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). However, the prognostic and biological importance of CD30 expression in DLBCL is unknown. Here we report that CD30 expression is a favorable prognostic factor in a cohort of 903 de novo DLBCL patients. CD30 was expressed in ∼14% of DLBCL patients. Patients with CD30(+) DLBCL had superior 5-year overall survival (CD30(+), 79% vs CD30(-), 59%; P = .001) and progression-free survival (P = .003). The favorable outcome of CD30 expression was maintained in both the germinal center B-cell and activated B-cell subtypes. Gene expression profiling revealed the upregulation of genes encoding negative regulators of nuclear factor κB activation and lymphocyte survival, and downregulation of genes encoding B-cell receptor signaling and proliferation, as well as prominent cytokine and stromal signatures in CD30(+) DLBCL patients, suggesting a distinct molecular basis for its favorable outcome. Given the superior prognostic value, unique gene expression signature, and significant value of CD30 as a therapeutic target for brentuximab vedotin in ongoing successful clinical trials, it seems appropriate to consider CD30(+) DLBCL as a distinct subgroup of DLBCL.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hu, S; Xu-Monette, ZY; Balasubramanyam, A; Manyam, GC; Visco, C; Tzankov, A; Liu, W-M; Miranda, RN; Zhang, L; Montes-Moreno, S; Dybkær, K; Chiu, A; Orazi, A; Zu, Y; Bhagat, G; Richards, KL; Hsi, ED; Choi, WWL; Han van Krieken, J; Huang, Q; Huh, J; Ai, W; Ponzoni, M; Ferreri, AJM; Zhao, X; Winter, JN; Zhang, M; Li, L; Møller, MB; Piris, MA; Li, Y; Go, RS; Wu, L; Medeiros, LJ; Young, KH
Published Date
- April 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 121 / 14
Start / End Page
- 2715 - 2724
PubMed ID
- 23343832
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3700465
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1528-0020
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0006-4971
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1182/blood-2012-10-461848
Language
- eng