
Obinutuzumab vs rituximab for transplant-eligible patients with mantle cell lymphoma
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The LyMa-101 trial is a landmark study evaluating the efficacy of obinutuzumab versus rituximab in newly diagnosed MCL patients. Using propensity score matching to ensure comparable patient groups, the trial revealed that patients in the obinutuzumab group achieved significantly higher rates of MRD negativity at the end of induction and exhibited superior long-term outcomes. These results underscore the enhanced efficacy of obinutuzumab in improving disease control and survival metrics for transplant-eligible MCL patients, marking a significant advancement in therapeutic strategies for this patient population.