European Commission Approves Enrylaze for the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
“Asparaginase is a core component of multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of ALL, however, up to 30% of patients develop hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived asparaginase, resulting in a delay or disruption in treatment,” said Professor Carmelo Rizzari, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, Head of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit, Foundation IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy. “The ability to complete a full course of asparaginase treatment is of critical importance when treating ALL and LBL, as it is strongly linked to improved outcomes for patients. The approval of Enrylaze now provides an important option to support patients in completing their planned asparaginase treatment regimen.”
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