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Rendina M, Paoletti E, Labarile N, Marra A, Iannone A, Castellaneta A, Bussalino E, Ravera M, Schena A, Castellaneta NM, Barone M, Simone S, Gesualdo L, Di Leo A. HCV-positive kidney transplant patients treated with direct-acting antivirals maintain stable medium-term graft function despite persistent reduction in tacrolimus trough levels. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221117975. [PMID: 36147292 PMCID: PMC9486264 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221117975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background/aim: Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have improved the treatment of HCV-positive
kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). However, their medium-term follow-up
effects on graft function are conflicting. This study aimed to analyze how
the interplay between DAAs, calcineurin inhibitors (CNI), and HCV
eradication impacts 12-month kidney graft function. Methods: This double-center retrospective study with a prospective follow-up enrolled
35 KTRs with HCV treated with DAAs for 12 weeks. We compared three
parameters: estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), 24-h proteinuria,
and CNI trough levels at three time points: baseline, end of treatment
(EOT), and 12 months later. Results: Kidney allograft function remained stable when comparing baseline and
12-month post-treatment values of eGFR (60.7 versus
57.8 ml/min; p = 0.28) and 24-h proteinuria (0.3
versus 0.2 g/24 h; p = 0.15), while
tacrolimus (Tac) trough levels underwent a statistically significant decline
(6.9 versus 5.4 ng/ml; p = 0.004). Using
an ongoing triple Tac-based maintenance therapy as a conservative measure, a
dose escalation of Tac was applied only in seven patients. No variation in
CyA and mTOR levels was detected. Conclusion: DAA therapy is safe and effective in HCV-positive KTRs. It also produces a
persistent significant reduction in Tac trough levels that does not
influence graft function at 12 months.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Rendina
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation, University of Genova and Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, National Institute of Gastroenterology IRCCS "Saverio de Bellis', Research Hospital, Castellana Grotte, 70013 Bari, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation, University of Genova and Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation, University of Genova and Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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Magrì S, Chessa L, Demurtas M, Cabras F, Mocci G. Review article: safety of new biologic agents for inflammatory bowel disease in the liver. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:623-630. [PMID: 33470695 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
New biologic agents (vedolizumab, ustekinumab and tofacitinib) represent an effective treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases and have been recently approved. However, with a rapidly evolving complement of advanced targeted therapies, new concerns about their potentially undesirable effects on liver function emerge. In particular, little is known about safety data in patients with hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus chronic infections, cirrhosis and in transplanted patients who are accumulating. In addition, these new agents have also been associated with drug-induced liver injury. Limited data on the efficacy of vedolizumab in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis are also available. This article reviews available data about hepatic safety concerns in patients receiving vedolizumab, ustekinumab and tofacitinib with and without preexistent hepatic diseases.
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- Salvatore Magrì
- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, 'G.Brotzu' Hospital, Piazzale Alessandro Ricchi, Cagliari
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Presidio Policlinico of Monserrato, Monserrato
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- Endoscopic Unit, Department of Surgery, San Martino Hospital, Viale Fondazione Rockfeller, Oristano
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, 'G. Brotzu' Hospital, Piazzale Alessandro Ricchi, Cagliari, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, 'G. Brotzu' Hospital, Piazzale Alessandro Ricchi, Cagliari, Italy
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Baronciani D, Casale M, De Franceschi L, Graziadei G, Longo F, Origa R, Rigano P, Pinto V, Marchetti M, Gigante A, Iolascon A, Forni GL. Selecting β-thalassemia Patients for Gene Therapy: A Decision-making Algorithm. Hemasphere 2021; 5:e555. [PMID: 33969274 PMCID: PMC8096466 DOI: 10.1097/hs9.0000000000000555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
This expert opinion originally developed by a panel of the Italian Society of Thalassemias and Hemoglobinopathies (SITE), reviewed and adopted by the European Hematology Association (EHA) through the EHA Scientific Working Group on Red Cells and Iron, has been developed as priority decision-making algorithm on evidence and consensus with the aim to identify which patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) could benefit from a gene therapy (GT) approach. Even if the wide utilized and high successful allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation provides the possibility to cure several patients a new scenario has been opened by GT. Therefore, it is important to establish the patients setting for whom it is priority indicated, particularly in the early phase of the diffuse use outside experimental trials conducted in high selected centers. Moreover, actual price, limited availability, and resources disposal constitute a further indication to a rational and progressive approach to this innovative treatment. To elaborate this algorithm, the experience with allogeneic transplantation has been used has a predictive model. In this large worldwide experience, it has been clearly demonstrated that key for the optimal transplant outcome is optimal transfusion and chelation therapy in the years before the procedure and consequently optimal patient's clinical condition. In the document, different clinical scenarios have been considered and analyzed for the possible impact on treatment outcome. According to the European Medicine Agency (EMA) for the GT product, this expert opinion must be considered as a dynamic, updatable, priority-based indications for physicians taking care of TDT patients.
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- Università degli Studi della Campania «Luigi Vanvitelli», Napoli, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Malattie Rare, Milano, Italy
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- Centro Microcitemie-Pediatria, AOU San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano (TO), Italy
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- Ospedale Pediatrico Microcitemico “A.Cao,” A.O. “G.Brotzu,” Cagliari, Italy
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- Divisione di Malattie Rare del Sangue e degli Organi Emopoietici, Ospedale V. Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Centro della Microcitemia e Anemie Congenite, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genova, Italy
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- Hematology Day Service, SOC Oncologia, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, Asti, Italy
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- Società Italiana Talassemie ed Emoglobinopatie (SITE), Roma, Italy
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- Dept. of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy
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- Centro della Microcitemia e Anemie Congenite, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genova, Italy
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Nangia G, Borges K, Reddy KR. Use of HCV-infected organs in solid organ transplantation: An ethical challenge but plausible option. J Viral Hepat 2019; 26:1362-1371. [PMID: 31111619 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Due to the unfortunate epidemic of opioid overdose deaths among people who inject drugs (PWID) in North America, there has been an increase in the availability of hepatitis C (HCV)-positive organs for transplantation and consequently the potential to decrease waiting times for solid organ transplantation if an HCV-uninfected recipient is willing to accept an HCV-positive donor. The confidence in this potential new strategy comes as a result of the advent of safe and highly effective pan-genotypic direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). This promising strategy has been the most widely studied in kidney transplantation. Liver transplantation has positive results preliminarily, but has even less available data because viable HCV-infected donor livers are typically transplanted into HCV-infected individuals. Further, while HCV-infected heart and lung transplantation, which face additional post-transplant issues, have shown encouraging results, these studies are small scale and are limited by short-term follow-up. Thus, it would be premature to implement this strategy as standard of care without large scale clinical and real-world trials and longer-term follow-up studies. Further, the ethics of this practice need to be considered. While some transplant professionals argue that more harm will be done by not utilizing HCV-infected organs, others contend that cautiously conducted multi-centre studies involving extensive post-transplant follow-up are paramount prior to endorsing widespread implementation of this strategy. The ethical permissibility of this practice hinges on whether access to DAA therapy can be secured in advance, and prospective recipients understand and accept all the risks associated with acquiring HCV.
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- Gayatri Nangia
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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