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Bug G, Labopin M, Kulagin A, Blaise D, Raiola AM, Vydra J, Sica S, Kwon M, López-Corral L, Bramanti S, von dem Borne P, Itälä-Remes M, Martino M, Koc Y, Brissot E, Giebel S, Nagler A, Ciceri F, Mohty M. Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine a combined with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide for AML In first complete remission: a study from the acute leukemia working party (EBMT). Bone Marrow Transplant 2024:10.1038/s41409-024-02331-1. [PMID: 38961258 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02331-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Choice of calcineurin inhibitor may impact the outcome of patients undergoing T-cell replete hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) with post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PT-Cy) and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for prophylaxis of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). We retrospectively analyzed 2427 patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in first remission transplanted from a haploidentical (n = 1844) or unrelated donor (UD, n = 583) using cyclosporine A (CSA, 63%) or tacrolimus (TAC, 37%) and PT-Cy/MMF. In univariate analysis, CSA and TAC groups did not differ in 2-year leukemia-free or overall survival, cumulative incidence (CI) of relapse or non-relapse mortality. CI of severe grade III-IV acute GVHD was lower with TAC (6.6% vs. 9.1%, p = 0.02), without difference in grade II-IV acute GVHD or grade III-IV acute GVHD/severe chronic GVHD, relapse-free survival (GRFS). In multivariate analysis, TAC was associated with a lower risk of severe grade III-IV acute GVHD solely with haploidentical donors (HR 0.64 [95% CI, 0.42-0.98], p = 0.04), but not UD (HR 0.49 [95% CI, 0.2-1.21], p = 0.12). There was no significant difference for chronic GVHD. In conclusion, PT-Cy/MMF-based GVHD prophylaxis resulted in favorable OS and GRFS, irrespective of the CNI added. In haploidentical HCT, TAC seemed to prevent severe acute GVHD more effectively than CSA without impact on other outcome parameters.
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- Gesine Bug
- Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Dept of Medicine 2, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Sorbonne University, Department of Hematology, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Paris, France
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute, Pavlov University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Transplant and cellular immunotherapy program, Department of hematology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Management Sport Cancer lab, Luminy, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Univesidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario de Salamanca (Spain), IBSAL, Centro de Investigación del Cáncer-IBMCC (USAL-CSIC), Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Oncology/Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Grande Ospedale Metropolitano "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sorbonne University, Department of Hematology, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Paris, France
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- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Gliwice, Poland
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- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Sorbonne University, Department of Hematology, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Paris, France
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Trunk AD, Guo M, Budvytyte L, Islam NS, Khera N, Hamilton BK, Amonoo HL. Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation: Exploring the Latest Advances and Gaps in Disparities, Psychosocial and Symptom Management Interventions, and Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease Care. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2024; 44:e432186. [PMID: 38754066 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_432186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Although allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) offers a potential for cure for many patients with advanced hematologic malignancies and bone marrow failure or immunodeficiency syndromes, it is an intensive treatment and accompanied by short- and long-term physical and psychological symptoms requiring specialized care. With substantial advances in therapeutic approaches for HCT and supportive care, HCT survivors experience less morbidity and mortality. However, disparities in both HCT access and outcomes persist, and HCT survivors and their caregivers often lack access to much-needed psychosocial care. Additionally, more medical and psychosocial resources are needed to holistically care for HCT survivors with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Hence, this chapter focuses on three areas pertaining to advances and gaps in HCT care: disparities in access to and outcomes of HCT, psychosocial and physical symptom management with supportive care interventions, and GVHD prevention and management.
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- Andrew D Trunk
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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Alonso García L, Bueno Sánchez D, Fernández Navarro JM, Regueiro Garcia A, Blanquer Blanquer M, Benitez Carabante MI, Mozo del Castillo Y, Fuster Soler JL, Uria Oficialdegui ML, Sisinni L, Perez Martinez A, Diaz de Heredia Rubio C. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children with chronic granulomatous disease: the Spanish experience. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1307932. [PMID: 38370416 PMCID: PMC10870648 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1307932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) can cure chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). However, transplant-associated morbidity or mortality may occur, and it is still controversial which patients benefit from this procedure. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the outcome of pediatric patients who received HCT in one of the Spanish pediatric transplant units. Results Thirty children with a median age of 6.9 years (range 0.6-12.7) were evaluated: 8 patients received a transplant from a sibling donor (MSD), 21 received a transplant from an unrelated donor (UD), and 1 received a haploidentical transplant. The majority of the patients received reduced-intensity conditioning regimens based on either busulfan plus fludarabine or treosulfan. Relevant post-HCT complications were as follows: i) graft failure (GF), with a global incidence of 28.26% (CI: 15.15-48.88), 11.1% in patients with MSD (1.64-56.70) and 37.08% in unrelated donors (19.33-63.17); and ii) chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), with an incidence of 20.5% (8.9-43.2), 11.1% in patients with MSD (1.64-56.70) and 26.7% in unrelated donors (10.42-58.44). Post-HCT infections were usually manageable, but two episodes of pulmonary aspergillosis were diagnosed in the context of graft rejection. The 2-year OS was 77.3% (55.92-89.23). There were no statistically significant differences among donor types. Discussion HCT in patients with CGD is a complex procedure with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in patients who receive grafts from unrelated donors. These factors need to be considered in the decision-making process and when discussing conditioning and GVHD prophylaxis.
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- Laura Alonso García
- Servicio de Hematología y Oncología Pediátricas, Hospital Universitari Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Hemato-Oncología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Hematología y Oncología Pediátricas Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Unidad de Trasplante Hematopoyético y Terapia Celular, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
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- Unidad de Trasplante Hematopoyético y Terapia Celular, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
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- Servicio de Hemato-Oncología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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Patel DA, Crain M, Pusic I, Schroeder MA. Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease: An Update on New Treatment Options. Drugs 2023:10.1007/s40265-023-01889-2. [PMID: 37247105 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-023-01889-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs in approximately 50% of patients and remains a primary driver of non-relapse and transplant-related mortality. The best treatment remains prevention with either in vivo or ex vivo T-cell depletion, with multiple strategies used worldwide based on factors such as institution preference, ability to perform graft manipulation, and ongoing clinical trials. Predicting patients at high risk for developing severe acute GVHD based on clinical and biomarker-based criteria allows for escalation or potential de-escalation of therapy. Modern therapies for treatment of the disease include JAK/STAT pathway inhibitors, which are standard of care in the second-line setting and are being investigated for upfront management of non-severe risk based on biomarkers. Salvage therapies beyond the second-line remain suboptimal. In this review, we will focus on the most clinically used GVHD prevention and treatment strategies, including the accumulating data on JAK inhibitors in both settings.
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- Dilan A Patel
- Section of BMT & Leukemia, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of BMT & Leukemia, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of BMT & Leukemia, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Section of BMT & Leukemia, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.
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Ueda Oshima M, Xie H, Zamora D, Flowers ME, Hill GR, Mielcarek MB, Sandmaier BM, Gooley TA, Boeckh MJ. Impact of GVHD prophylaxis on CMV reactivation and disease after HLA-matched peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Blood Adv 2023; 7:1394-1403. [PMID: 36595478 PMCID: PMC10139935 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022009112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The kinetics of early and late cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation after hematopoietic cell transplantation using various methods of graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) prophylaxis are poorly defined. We retrospectively compared CMV reactivation and disease among 780 seropositive patients given HLA-matched peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) grafts and calcineurin inhibitor plus posttransplantation cyclophosphamide (PTCy; n = 44), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; n = 414), or methotrexate (MTX; n = 322). Transplantation occurred between 2007 and 2018; CMV monitoring/management followed uniform standard practice. Hazards of CMV reactivation at various thresholds were compared. Spline curves were fit over average daily viral load and areas under the curve (AUC) within 1 year were calculated. PTCy and MMF were associated with an increased risk of early (day ≤100) CMV reactivation ≥250 IU/mL after multivariate adjustment. The viral load AUC at 1 year was highest with MMF (mean difference = 0.125 units vs MTX group) and similar between PTCy and MTX (mean difference = 0.016 units vs MTX group). CMV disease risk was similar across groups. There was no interaction between GVHD prophylaxis and CMV reactivation on chronic GVHD risk. Despite PTCy-associated increased risk of early CMV reactivation, the CMV disease risk by 1 year was low in HLA-matched PBSC transplant recipients. In contrast, MMF was associated with higher overall CMV viral burden in the 1 year posttransplant. Although different mechanisms of immunosuppressive agents may affect CMV reactivation risk, effective prevention of GVHD may reduce corticosteroid exposure and mitigate infection risk over time.
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- Masumi Ueda Oshima
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Lin A, Brown S, Maloy M, Ruiz JD, Devlin S, DeRespiris L, Proli A, Jakubowski AA, Papadopoulos EB, Sauter CS, Tamari R, Castro-Malaspina H, Shaffer B, Barker J, Perales MA, Giralt SA, Gyurkocza B. Impact of omitting post-transplant minidose-methotrexate doses in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Leuk Lymphoma 2022; 63:1686-1693. [PMID: 35142567 PMCID: PMC9983694 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2032036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Given prophylactic methotrexate (MTX) is often held in the setting of toxicity we investigated the impact of omitting minidose-MTX dose(s). Outcomes were compared between patients who had 1-3 doses omitted and those who received all four planned doses of minidose-MTX. Of 370 consecutive patients, 50 had MTX dose(s) omitted. When MTX was omitted, initial management was mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; 36/50 patients) with or without corticosteroids (14/50 patients). Rates of grade 3-4 acute GVHD were similar between groups. Omission of minidose-MTX resulted in an increased risk of chronic GVHD (cGVHD; HR 2.27; p = .024) and decreased overall survival (HR 1.61; p = .024). However, other transplant-related outcomes were comparable. In summary, omission of minidose-MTX doses was not associated with an increased risk of acute GVHD when an alternative was added (e.g. MMF ± corticosteroids). This did not abrogate the increased risk of cGVHD or decreased overall survival.
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- A Lin
- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Mehta RS, Saliba RM, Hayase E, Jenq RR, Abraham S, Rashid A, Rondon G, Al-Atrash G, Bashir Q, Hosing CM, Kebriaei P, Khouri I, Marin D, Nieto Y, Olson A, Oran B, Popat UR, Qazilbash MH, Ramdial J, Srour S, Champlin RE, Rezvani K, Shpall EJ, Alousi AM. Mycophenolate Mofetil: A Friend or a Foe with PTCy and Tacrolimus Prophylaxis in HLA-Matched donors? Transplant Cell Ther 2022; 28:500.e1-500.e10. [PMID: 35662592 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2022.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Adapted from the haploidentical literature, post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (PTCy) is increasingly being used with HLA-matched donors, generally with a calcineurin inhibitor, such as tacrolimus (Tac) with or without mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). Owing to its immunosuppressive, potentially antitumor, and antimicrobial properties, MMF is an attractive drug; however, it remains unclear how much benefit is gained when used with PTCy/Tac. To assess that, we compared PTCy/Tac (n=242) to PTCy/Tac/MMF (n= 144) in recipients of HLA-matched donors. In multivariate analysis, the PTCy/Tac/MMF group had a significantly higher risk of grade II-IV acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD; hazard ratio (HR) 2.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.6-2.8, p<0.001), and steroid-refractory/dependent acute GVHD (HR 4.8, 95% CI 2.4-9.6, p<0.001), yet a significantly lower risk of relapse (HR 0.5, 95% CI, 0.3-0.9, p=0.009) and better progression-free survival (PFS; HR 0.7, 95% CI 0.5-0.9, p=0.04). There was no difference in the risk of grade III-IV acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, non-relapse mortality, or overall survival. MMF was associated with prolonged neutrophil engraftment by 2 days, and a higher risk of bacterial infections. In an exploratory stool microbiome analysis (n=16), we noted a higher relative abundance of β-glucuronidase-producing bacteria in the MMF group, which may have a role in the pathogenesis of MMF-related GVHD. Our data suggest that the addition of MMF to PTCy/Tac for HLA-matched donor HCT does not provide any advantage for GVHD prevention. Further studies are needed to decipher this mechanism, and understand its role with PTCy-based prophylaxis.
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- Rohtesh S Mehta
- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Hamilton BK. Updates in chronic graft-versus-host disease. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2021; 2021:648-654. [PMID: 34889364 PMCID: PMC8791178 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2021000301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the leading cause of late morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Symptoms and manifestations of chronic GVHD are heterogeneous and pleomorphic, and there are no standard treatments beyond corticosteroids. Therapy is typically prolonged, and chronic GVHD and its treatment are associated with adverse effects that have a significant impact on long-term quality of life and functional status. Several advances have been made over the last 2 decades to define the diagnosis of chronic GVHD as well as its severity and response criteria for clinical trials. Further understanding into the biologic mechanisms of the development of chronic GVHD has led to the investigation of several novel immunomodulatory and targeted therapies. Multi-institutional collaboration and pharmaceutical support in the development of therapies based on sound biologic mechanisms and clinical trials with defined end points and responses have led to several promising agents on the horizon of approval for treatment of chronic GVHD. This article reviews advances in our knowledge of chronic GVHD and its biologic framework to improve approaches to prevention and treatment.
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- Betty K. Hamilton
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Friend BD, Schiller GJ. Beyond steroids: A systematic review and proposed solutions to managing acute graft-versus-host disease in adolescents and young adults. Blood Rev 2021; 52:100886. [PMID: 34509319 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2021.100886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with hematologic malignancies have been shown to be poorer when compared to results in children, due to a combination of higher relapse rates and greater treatment-related mortality (TRM). Although differences in relapse risk have been studied extensively, toxicity has been examined and reported less often. In this systematic review, we summarize recently published studies that have examined the differences in rates of TRM and acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in AYAs and children with hematologic malignancies, and attempt to explain why these disparities exist and how they impact outcomes. In addition, we present best practices for management of steroid-refractory GVHD that are likely to improve survival in this patient population. Further, we propose the development of personalized, risk-based approaches for the prevention and treatment of GVHD that incorporate novel platforms and interventions. We believe this individualized approach is likely to reduce toxicity and greatly improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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- Brian D Friend
- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 1102 Bates Ave, Suite 1630, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Ave, 42-121 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Holtan SG, Versluis J, Weisdorf DJ, Cornelissen JJ. Optimizing Donor Choice and GVHD Prophylaxis in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:373-385. [PMID: 33434075 DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.01771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Shernan G Holtan
- Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Imahashi N, Terakura S, Kondo E, Kako S, Uchida N, Kobayashi H, Inamoto Y, Sakai H, Tanaka M, Ishikawa J, Kozai Y, Matsuoka KI, Kimura T, Fukuda T, Atsuta Y, Kanda J. Comparison of reduced-intensity/toxicity conditioning regimens for umbilical cord blood transplantation for lymphoid malignancies. Bone Marrow Transplant 2020; 55:2098-2108. [PMID: 32440015 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-020-0905-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
To investigate which reduced-intensity conditioning (RIC)/reduced-toxicity conditioning (RTC) is superior for umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) for lymphoid malignancies, we retrospectively compared three widely used RIC/RTC regimens: fludarabine/melphalan/total body irradiation (FM-TBI, n = 524), fludarabine/cyclophosphamide/total body irradiation (FC-TBI, n = 96), and fludarabine/busulfan/total body irradiation or melphalan (FB-based, n = 159). Among patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (n = 314), there were no differences in overall survival (OS) by conditioning regimen. Among patients with malignant lymphoma (ML) (n = 465), FM-TBI and FC-TBI regimens had similar OS, whereas FB-based regimen had lower OS (hazard ratio [HR], 1.73; P < 0.01) than did FM-TBI regimen due to higher non-relapse mortality (HR, 1.72; P = 0.02). In addition, mycophenolate mofetil-containing GVHD prophylaxis was associated with better OS than methotrexate-containing GVHD prophylaxis among patients who received FM-TBI (HR, 0.65; P = 0.03) and FC-TBI (HR, 0.25; P < 0.01) regimens due to a decreased relapse risk. In summary, our results suggest that all three RIC/RTC regimens have comparable clinical outcomes in ALL, while the FM-TBI or FC-TBI regimens combined with mycophenolate mofetil-containing GVHD prophylaxis is preferable in RIC/RTC-UCBT for ML. Large prospective studies are warranted to confirm these results.
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- Nobuhiko Imahashi
- Department of Hematology, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Kawasaki Medical School, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nagano Red Cross Hospital, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Preparation Department, Japanese Red Cross Kinki Block Blood Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japanese Data Center for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Nagoya, Japan.,Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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