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Canossi A, Iesari S, Lai Q, Ciavatta S, Del Beato T, Panarese A, Binda B, Tessitore A, Papola F, Pisani F. Longitudinal monitoring of mRNA levels of regulatory T cell biomarkers by using non-invasive strategies to predict outcome in renal transplantation. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:51. [PMID: 35109826 PMCID: PMC8809010 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02608-3] [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: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute T-cell mediated rejection (aTCMR) is still an issue in kidney transplantation, for it is associated with chronic rejection, graft loss, and overall worse outcomes. For these reasons, a standard non-invasive molecular tool to detect is desirable to offer a simpler monitoring of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). The purpose of our study was to examine, in peripheral blood before and after transplantation, the expression patterns of regulatory T cell (Treg)-related genes: the forkhead box P3 (FOXP3) and the two CTLA-4 isoforms (full-length and soluble) to predict acute rejection onset, de novo donor-specific antibodies (DSA) development and renal dysfunction 1 year after transplantation. METHODS We profiled by using a relative quantification analysis (qRT-PCR) circulating mRNA levels of these biomarkers in peripheral blood of 89 KTRs within the first post-transplant year (at baseline and 15, 60 and 365 days, and when possible at the acute rejection) and compared also the results with 24 healthy controls. RESULTS The three mRNA levels drastically reduced 15 days after transplantation and gradually recovered at 1 year in comparison with baseline, with very low levels at the time of aTCMR for FOXP3 (RQ = 0.445, IQR = 0.086-1.264, p = 0.040), maybe for the pro-apoptotic role of FOXP3 during inflammation. A multivariate Cox regression analysis evidenced a significant relation between aTCMR onset and thymoglobuline induction (HR = 6.749 p = 0.041), everolimus use (HR = 7.017, p = 0.007) and an increased risk from the solCTLA-4 expression at 15 days, mainly considering recipients treated with Mycophelolic acid (HR = 13.94 p = 0.038, 95%CI:1.157-167.87). Besides, solCTLA-4 also predisposed to graft dysfunction (eGFR< 60 mL/min/1.73m2) at 1 year (AOR = 3.683, 95%CI = 1.145-11.845, p = 0.029). On the other hand, pre-transplant solCTLA-4 levels showed a protective association with de novo DSAs development (HR = 0.189, 95%CI = 0.078-0.459, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS mRNA levels of Treg-associated genes, mainly for solCTLA-4, in peripheral blood could put forward as candidate non-invasive biomarkers of cellular and humoral alloreactivity in clinical transplantation and might help shape immunosuppression, tailor monitoring and achieve better long-term outcomes of kidney transplantation in the wake of "precision medicine".
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- Angelica Canossi
- CNR Institute for Translational Pharmacology, Via Giosuè Carducci 32C, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.,Pôle de Chirurgie Expérimentale et Transplantation, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate 55, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
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- Hepatobiliary and Organ Transplantation Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Regional Center for Organ Transplantation (CRT), S. Salvatore Hospital, Via Lorenzo Natali 1, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- CNR Institute for Translational Pharmacology, Via Giosuè Carducci 32C, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Regional Center for Organ Transplantation (CRT), S. Salvatore Hospital, Via Lorenzo Natali 1, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Regional Center for Organ Transplantation (CRT), S. Salvatore Hospital, Via Lorenzo Natali 1, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Regional Centre of Immunohematology and Tissue Typing, San Salvatore Hospital, Via Lorenzo Natali 1, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.,Regional Center for Organ Transplantation (CRT), S. Salvatore Hospital, Via Lorenzo Natali 1, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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Najafi A, Alizadeh-Navaei R, Rahimi S, Valadan R, Tehrani M. Genetic Polymorphisms of Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen 4 (CTLA-4) and clinical outcomes post-allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Transplant 2021; 35:e14364. [PMID: 34008865 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Although HLA matching is considered as a key genetic predictor of allo-HSCT outcomes, genetic polymorphisms in non-HLA genes, especially in genes encoding immunoregulatory proteins, have also been proposed as additional risk factors linked to the occurrence of transplant complications. This study aimed to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis from all eligible cohort studies to determine the effect of CTLA-4 gene polymorphisms, including rs231775, rs3087243, rs4553808, rs5742909, and rs733618, on clinical outcomes in patients receiving an allo-HSCT. METHODS A systematic literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus was performed to identify the relevant studies, and related information was extracted. The effect size (ES) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the association. RESULTS 16 studies were eligible and included in the meta-analysis. The pooled results showed that only the dominant models of rs3087243 were significantly associated with chronic GVHD (cGVHD), while other SNPs were not significantly associated with overall survival, disease-free survival, relapse, and GVHD. CONCLUSIONS Our study represents, for the first time, a comprehensive meta-analysis on the role of CTLA-4 polymorphisms on outcomes after allo-HSCT. The results indicate that the CT60 CTLA-4 polymorphism could be a significant risk factor for cGVHD.
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- Ahmad Najafi
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Molecular and Cell-Biology Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Wang Z, Zhang Y, Du Y, Song F, Gao S. Association of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) single nucleotide polymorphism in donors with clinical outcome after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a meta-analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 26:144-152. [PMID: 33491603 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2020.1852762] [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] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) polymorphisms at positions of +49 and CT60 in donors have been reported to influence clinical outcome following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), such as overall survival (OS), disease free survival (DFS), relapse and the risk of graft versus host disease (GVHD). However, the results still remain controversial. Thus, we conducted the first meta-analysis to get a more accurate estimation of the relationship between CTLA-4 genotype and the above end points. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of science and Cochrane Library were searched to select eligible studies, data were extracted and then combined ORs/HRs together with the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Both the dominant and recessive models were employed to evaluate the associations between genetic variation in donor CTLA-4 and outcome after allo-HSCT. RESULTS A total of 15 studies were included the pooled results indicated that +49 GG homozygote in donors was significantly associated with increased risk of chronic GVHD (OR=1.701, 95% CI, 1.124-2.573, P=0.012, I2=34.7%). With regard to CT60 polymorphism, donors with G allele correlated with worse OS (HR = 1.422, 95% CI, 1.080-1.872, P=0.012, I2=0%) and lower susceptibility to severe acute GVHD (HR=0.619, 95% CI, 0.426-0.899, P=0.012, I2=0%). There was no significant association between CTLA-4 polymorphism and DFS or the incidence of relapse. CONCLUSIONS The present meta-analysis suggests that donors with CT60 G allele might be associated with worse OS but reduced severe aGVHD occurrence, while patients transplanted from donors with GG genotype at position of +49 are more likely to suffer from cGVHD.
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- Zhuo Wang
- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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Rosik J, Szostak B, Machaj F, Pawlik A. The Role of CTLA4 and Its Polymorphisms in Solid Organ and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063081. [PMID: 33802937 PMCID: PMC8002677 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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HLA matching, transplantation technique, or underlying disease greatly influences the probability of long-term transplantation success. It has been hypothesised that genetic variation affecting antigen presentation also contributes to the outcomes of both solid organ transplantation and allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT). Those genes, along with those responsible for innate and adaptive immunity, have become targets of investigation. In this review, we focus on the role of CTLA4 in the process of acute graft rejection and summarise the progress in our understanding of its role in predicting the outcome. We present the results of the latest studies investigating the link between CTLA4 gene variability and AHSCT, as well as organ transplantation outcomes. While some studies found a link between +49 A/G and −318 C/T and transplantation outcomes, comprehensive meta-analyses have failed to present any association. The most recent field reviews suggest that the −1772 T/C (rs733618) CC genotype is weakly associated with a lower risk of acute graft rejection, while +49 A/G might be clinically meaningful when investigated in the context of combinations with other polymorphisms. Studies verifying associations between 12 CTLA4 gene SNPs and AHSCT outcomes present inexplicit results. Some of the most commonly studied polymorphisms in this context include +49 A/G (rs231775) and CT60 A/G (rs3087243). The results signify that, in order to understand the role of CTLA4 and its gene polymorphisms in transplantology, further studies must be conducted.
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Szostak B, Machaj F, Rosik J, Pawlik A. Umbilical cord blood transplantation and the impact of the CTLA4 genotype on outcomes. Expert Rev Hematol 2019; 12:1089-1094. [PMID: 31607188 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2019.1680281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Background: Umbilical cord blood transplantation is an effective method of curing multiple diseases when there is no donor available for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT). It has been recently suggested that polymorphisms in genes affecting antigen presentation could potentially affect cord blood transplantation (CBT) outcomes.Areas covered: In this review, we present the results of the latest studies investigating the link between CTLA4 gene variability and umbilical cord blood transplantation outcomes.Expert opinion: The search for genetic variants that influence the immune response, both innate and adaptive immunity, may lead to more optimal therapies. Promising candidate genes are those that regulate the expression of proteins associated with T-cell activation. Many genetic variants could be therapeutically important, including those related to innate and adaptive immunity, cytokines, chemokines, drug-metabolizing enzymes, drug transporters, and inflammatory enzymes. The development of an algorithm that includes the determination of selected genetic variants could be helpful for an appropriate donor-recipient CBT matching.
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- Bartosz Szostak
- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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CTLA-4 polymorphisms: influence on transplant-related mortality and survival in children undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2018; 144:587-592. [PMID: 29335768 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-018-2578-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative approach for a variety of hematological diseases; however, it is still associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Transplant-related mortality (TRM) after HSCT depends mainly on the toxicity of the conditioning regimen, infections, and graft-versus-host disease. The purpose of this study was to identify the association between CTLA-4 single nucleotide polymorphisms and TRM in children undergoing allogeneic HSCT. METHODS 153 donors and 153 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia who had undergone allogeneic HSCT were genotyped of CTLA-4 gene for rs3087243 (CT60G>A), rs231775 (+ 49 A>G) and rs4553808 using TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS We observed a significant association between the donor's CLTA-4 genotype of rs3087243 and TRM in children undergoing allogeneic HSCT. Genotype AG was found in 78 donors (51%), GG in 44 donors (29%) and 31 donors (20%) were homozygous for AA. 30 patients died as a result of transplant-related causes. Interestingly, we observed a significantly reduced TRM in children who were transplanted from a donor with the CTLA-4 genotype GG in comparison to genotype AG or AA (9 versus 19 versus 36%, P = 0.013). In addition, we found significant differences of event-free survival (EFS) depending on the donor's genotype. The EFS was 64, 46 or 32% if the patient was transplanted from a donor with CTLA-4 genotype GG, AG or AA, respectively (P = 0.043). In multivariate analysis, CTLA-4 genotype of rs3087243 was an independent risk factor for TRM (P = 0.011) and EFS (P = 0.035). CONCLUSION This study provides first evidence that the CTLA-4 polymorphisms are significant risk factors for TRM and survival in children undergoing allogeneic HSCT and should be evaluated in further trials.
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Bogunia-Kubik K, Łacina P. From genetic single candidate gene studies to complex genomics of GvHD. Br J Haematol 2017; 178:661-675. [DOI: 10.1111/bjh.14704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Katarzyna Bogunia-Kubik
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunogenetics and Pharmacogenetics; Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences; Wroclaw Poland
- Laboratory of Tissue Immunology; Medical Centre; Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences; Wroclaw Poland
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- Laboratory of Clinical Immunogenetics and Pharmacogenetics; Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences; Wroclaw Poland
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Bone Marrow Homing and Engraftment Defects of Human Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells. Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis 2017; 9:e2017032. [PMID: 28512561 PMCID: PMC5419183 DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2017.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Homing of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) to their microenvironment niches in the bone marrow is a complex process with a critical role in repopulation of the bone marrow after transplantation. This active process allows for migration of HSC from peripheral blood and their successful anchoring in bone marrow before proliferation. The process of engraftment starts with the onset of proliferation and must, therefore, be functionally dissociated from the former process. In this overview, we analyze the characteristics of stem cells (SCs) with particular emphasis on their plasticity and ability to find their way home to the bone marrow. We also address the problem of graft failure which remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Within this context, we discuss non-malignant and malignant hematological disorders treated with reduced-intensity conditioning regimens or grafts from human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-mismatched donors.
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What Unrelated Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thalassemia Taught us about Transplant Immunogenetics. Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis 2016; 8:e2016048. [PMID: 27872728 PMCID: PMC5111522 DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2016.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Although the past few decades have shown an improvement in the survival and complication-free survival rates in patients with beta-thalassemia major and gene therapy is already at an advanced stage of experimentation, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) continues to be the only effective and realistic approach to the cure of this chronic non-malignant disease. Historically, human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched siblings have been the preferred source of donor cells owing to superior outcomes compared with HSCT from other sources. Nowadays, the availability of an international network of voluntary stem cell donor registries and cord blood banks has significantly increased the odds of finding a suitable HLA matched donor. Stringent immunogenetic criteria for donor selection have made it possible to achieve overall survival (OS) and thalassemia-free survival (TFS) rates comparable to those of sibling transplants. However, acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) remains the most important complication in unrelated HSCT in thalassemia, leading to significant rates of morbidity and mortality for a chronic non-malignant disease. A careful immunogenetic assessment of donors and recipients makes it possible to individualize appropriate strategies for its prevention and management. This review provides an overview of recent insights about immunogenetic factors involved in GVHD, which seem to have a potential role in the outcome of transplantation for thalassemia.
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Dickinson AM, Norden J. Non-HLA genomics: does it have a role in predicting haematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcome? Int J Immunogenet 2015; 42:229-38. [PMID: 26010044 DOI: 10.1111/iji.12202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only cure for many haematological neoplasms; however, the mortality rate remains high, at around 30-80%. Complications after HSCT include relapse, graft-versus-host disease, graft rejection and infection. High-resolution HLA matching has improved survival in HSCT over recent years; however, GVHD still remains a serious complication. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS) within genes that are involved with an individual's capability to mount an immune response to infectious pathogens, residual leukaemia, alloantigens or genes involved in drug metabolism have been studied for their association with HSCT outcome. Indeed, over the last 15 years, several groups, including ourselves, have demonstrated that non-HLA gene polymorphisms can be predictive of HSCT outcome. Can genetic characteristics of the patient and donor be used in the future to tailor HSCT protocols and determine GVHD prophylaxis? This review summarizes some of the recent SNP association studies in HSCT and highlights some of the disparities therein, discussing the integral problems of performing genetic association studies on diseases with complex outcomes using heterogeneous cohorts. The review will comment on recent genomewide association studies (GWAS) and discuss their relevance in this field, and it will also comment on recent meta-analysis combining GWAS studies with other studies such as gene expression micro array data in the field of autoimmune disease and solid organ transplantation. It will mention possible novel candidate gene polymorphisms, for example SNPS in microRNAs. In addition, it will discuss some of the inherent problems associated with gene association studies including the GRIPs (genetic risk prediction studies) recommendations. In summary, this review will assess the usefulness of non-HLA genomic studies in HSCT with regard to predicting outcome and modifying therapy.
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- A M Dickinson
- Haematological Sciences, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Haematological Sciences, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Karabon L, Markiewicz M, Partyka A, Pawlak-Adamska E, Tomkiewicz A, Dzierzak-Mietla M, Kyrcz-Krzemien S, Frydecka I. A CT60G>A polymorphism in the CTLA-4 gene of the recipient may confer susceptibility to acute graft versus host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Immunogenetics 2015; 67:295-304. [PMID: 25940108 PMCID: PMC4427628 DOI: 10.1007/s00251-015-0840-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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T cell activation plays a crucial role in the development of acute graft versus host disease (aGvHD). Cytotoxic T cell antigen-4 (CTLA-4) is a co-inhibitory molecule that negatively regulates T cell activation, differentiation, and proliferation. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in CTLA-4 gene may affect its function. Inconsistent observations have been reported regarding the associations of CTLA-4 SNPs with complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Moreover, the majority of the observations were focused on the donors' SNPs. Recently, a few studies have shown that recipients' genetic variations in the CTLA-4 gene might influence HSCT results. The aim of our study was to determine the influence of the CTLA-4 gene polymorphisms of the donors and the recipients on the outcome of HSCT. Altogether, 312 donor-recipient pairs were genotyped for the CTLA-4c.49A>G (rs231775) and CT60G>A (rs3087243) SNPs using the TaqMan®SNP Genotyping Assays. In this study, it was shown that the recipients' CT60G>A[GG] genotype, the myeloablative conditioning regimen, and HSCT from an unrelated donor were independent aGvHD risk factors (odds ratio (OR) 2.63, 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) 1.45-4.59, p = 0.001; OR 2.68, 95% CI 1.65-4.07, p = 0.00003; and OR 1.87, 95 % CI 1.02-3.24, p = 0.04, respectively). Moreover, haplotype analysis revealed that possessing allele A in both of the SNPs decreased the risk of aGvHD approximately 1.5-fold (RR 0.69, p = 0.008). Our data suggest that the CT60G>A[GG] genotype in the recipient has an impact on aGvHD development, especially in patients receiving transplants from unrelated donors together with the myeloablative conditioning regimen.
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- Lidia Karabon
- Department of Experimental Therapy, L. Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Science, R. Weigl 12, 53-114, Wroclaw, Poland,
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Canossi A, Aureli A, Delreno F, Iesari S, Cervelli C, Clemente K, Famulari A, Pisani F, Papola F. Influence of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 polymorphisms on acute rejection onset of cadaveric renal transplants. Transplant Proc 2014; 45:2645-9. [PMID: 24034013 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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We retrospectively examined in cadaveric renal transplants the association between acute rejection episodes (ARE) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) localized in the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA)-4 promoter, -1147T/C and -318C/T, in exon 1 +49A/G and within the 3' untranslated region (UTR) CT60G/A. Each one of these SNPs may influence the cell surface expression of the CTLA-4 molecule. Seventy-two cadaveric renal transplant recipients with at least 6 month's follow-up were genotyped for CTLA-4 dimorphisms using direct sequencing of specific polymerase chain reaction products. Allele frequencies in both groups of patients with or without acute rejection (ARE and non-ARE) did not show significant differences in various nucleotide positions. At the level of genotype frequency we first noted a positive association to acute rejection of G/G genotypes (ARE af = 14.7%, non-ARE af = 5.9%) for the +49 (cod. 17), which was associated with decreased expression of the CTLA-4 full-length molecule. In contrast, the AG genotype seemed to be protective (61.8% vs 32.4%, P = .028; odds ratio [OR] = 0.2961). Regarding the CT60G/A dimorphism, noteworthy was the identification of a significantly higher incidence of CT60 A/A genotype in ARE compared with non-ARE group (29.7% vs 8.6%; Yates P = .035; OR = 4.51). Such association of protective AA genotype with ARE, as observed also in autoimmunity, was associated with an increased level of sCTLA-4 induced by the polymorphism, which blocks B7-flCTLA-4 interactions, enhancing T-cell reactivity by preventing transduction of inhibitory signals. Considering the various polymorphic sites in the haplotype, we observed a significant increase in ARE among patients of the CTLA4 +49A/CT60A (HF = 51.5% vs 29.5%; P = .014; OR = 2.545) and a reduction among the +49A/CT60G (17.6% vs 33.8%; P = .04; OR = 0.4193) 2-loci haplotype, As regards the -1147/-318/+49/CT60 CTLA-4 4-loci haplotypes, we observed a significantly higher frequency of the CCAA haplotype in ARE patients comparison with those free of rejection (HF = 51.8% vs 31.1%, P = .046 OR = 2.363). These findings are consistent with those observed in allogeneic stem cell transplantation, wherein patients with CT60 AA showed a major incidence of graft-versus-host disease. An association of protective AA genotype with ARE, as observed also in autoimmunity was associated with an increased level of sCTLA-4 induced by this polymorphism, which blocking the B7-flCTLA-4 interaction, would enhance T-cell reactivity by preventing transduction of inhibitory signals.
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- A Canossi
- CNR Institute of Translational Pharmacology, L'Aquila, Italy.
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Mossallam GI, Samra MA. CTLA-4 polymorphism and clinical outcome post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Hum Immunol 2013; 74:1643-8. [PMID: 23973330 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2013.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2013] [Revised: 07/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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CTLA-4 inhibitory molecule plays an important role in regulating T cell activation. It is considered a crucial element in keeping the immune balance and has been implicated in cancer, autoimmunity and transplantation immunology. Inconsistent observations are reported regarding its association with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Genotyping of CTLA-4 was performed in recipients and their HLA-matched donors for +49A/G and CT60 polymorphisms (80 and 94 pairs, respectively) using PCR-RFLP. No association was encountered between both polymorphisms in patients and donors and acute or chronic graft versus host disease. Significant association was observed between recipient +49A/G G allele and lower disease-free survival and overall survival compared to AA genotype (HR: 2.17, p = 0.03, 95% CI: 1.05-4.48 and HR: 2.54, p = 0.01, 95% CI: 1.16-5.54), respectively. Our results suggest that CTLA-4 genotyping may predict outcome in patients post HSCT. To validate our results, further studies on a larger cohort are needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ghada I Mossallam
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Laboratory Unit, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Xiao H, Luo Y, Lai X, Fu S, Shi J, Tan Y, He J, Xie W, Zheng W, Wang LM, Zhang L, Liu L, Ye X, Yu X, Cai Z, Lin M, Huang H. Genetic variations in T-cell activation and effector pathways modulate alloimmune responses after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with hematologic malignancies. Haematologica 2012; 97:1804-12. [PMID: 22733023 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2012.066159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, several important polymorphisms have been identified in T-cell activation and effector pathway genes and have been reported to be associated with inter-patient variability in alloimmune responses. The present study was designed to assess the impact of these genetic variations on the outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. DESIGN AND METHODS We first investigated ten single nucleotide polymorphisms in six genes, CD28, inducible co-stimulator, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4, granzyme B, Fas and Fas ligand, in 138 pairs of patients and their unrelated donors and a second cohort of 102 pairs of patients and their HLA-identical sibling donors. RESULTS We observed that patients receiving stem cells from a donor with the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 gene CT60 variant allele (AA genotype) had a reduced incidence of grades II-IV acute graft-versus-host disease; however, they experienced early cytomegalovirus infection and relapsed more frequently, which suggested an interaction between the donor cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 gene CT60 AA genotype and reduced T-cell alloreactivity. Furthermore, an unrelated donor with the granzyme B +55 variant genotype (AA) was an independent risk factor for development of grades II-IV acute graft-versus-host disease (P=0.024, RR=1.811). Among patients with acute myelogenous leukemia, those with the Fas -670 TT genotype were at higher risk of relapse (P=0.003, RR=3.823). The presence of these susceptible alleles in the donor and/or patient resulted in worse overall survival (54.9% versus 69.5%, P=0.029). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that genotype analysis of T-cell activation and effector pathway genes can be used for risk assessment for patients with hematologic malignancies before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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- Haowen Xiao
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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