Piecing together the intricate puzzle of organ recovery in AL amyloidosis

In AL amyloidosis, the factors hindering organ recovery despite deep haematological responses to anti-clonal therapy remain elusive. The study by Staron and colleagues identifies tissue-specific factors influencing the lack of organ response, including host-related characteristics, the properties of the amyloidogenic precursor, the extent of organ compromise at diagnosis and the dynamics and depth of haematological response. While this study begins to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying organ recovery in AL amyloidosis, it also raises critical questions that warrant further investigation through future collaborative research. Commentary on: Staron et al. Factors impeding organ recovery despite a deep haematological response in patients with systemic AL amyloidosis. Br J Haematol 2024 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.19766.