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Marcon C, Bertone A, Mauro S, Mestroni R, Battaglia G, Pizzano U, Facchin G, De Martino M, Isola M, Patriarca F, Barillari G, Savignano C. Stem Cells mobilization and collection in allogeneic related and unrelated donors: a single center experience with focus on plerixafor. Transfus Apher Sci 2023; 62:103845. [PMID: 37953206 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2023.103845] [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: 11/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Poor CD34 + cells mobilization in allogeneic donors could affect transplant outcome. In a subgroup of patient mobilization with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) alone is unsatisfactory, and Plerixafor could be used to enhance CD34 + cells release from bone marrow niche. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective single-center, cohort study on healthy allogeneic donors both related and unrelated, treated by Udine Transfusion Center over the last 10 years (2012-2022). In the 195 allogeneic donors treated we analyzed age, sex, body weight, BMI, comorbidities, G-CSF dosage and even baseline white blood cell count as possible predictor of insufficient CD34 + cells mobilization on day 5. In the subgroup of related donors we evaluated even baseline CD34 + cells (measured before mobilization start). Processed donor blood volume, collection efficiency and apheresis product were examined. Additionally a comparative analysis was conducted between G-CSF alone treated donors and poor mobilizing ones, in which Plerixafor was administered at a dose of 0.24 mg/kg as a pre-emptive or rescue agent. RESULTS In 9 donors, due to poor mobilization (defined as CD34 + < 20/µL or estimated yield < 1 ×106 kg/recipient body weight), the use of plerixafor was necessary. PLX at a dose of 0.24 mg/kg was administered 5 h before collection, inducing an average increase of 5.1 (1.7-12.6) in CD34 + circulating cells. In this subgroup of patients, BMI and weight were significantly lower (p = 0.03). Interestingly, baseline CD34 + cells (measured before the onset of mobilization) also seems to predict poor mobilization (p = 0.003). In donors additionally treated with Plerixafor compared to those who received G-CSF alone, collection efficiency was higher (p = 0.02) and CD34 + cells collected were comparable (p = 0.2). Side effects related to the administration of plerixafor, if they occurred, were well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS Plerixafor is a safe and effective drug in the rescue and prevention of poor mobilization. New prospective studies on allogeneic donors should be performed to increase the treatable population to avoid inadequate collection and mobilization. New laboratory predictors such as baseline CD34 + cells should be investigated in larger cohorts and then used as early screening.
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- Chiara Marcon
- Departement of Blood Transfusion Medicine, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy; Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy; Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Departement of Blood Transfusion Medicine, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Departement of Blood Transfusion Medicine, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy; Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy; Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Departement of Blood Transfusion Medicine, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Departement of Blood Transfusion Medicine, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy.
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Salhotra A, Yuan S, Ali H. Fifty years of BMT: risk stratification, donor matching, and stem cell collection for transplantation. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1196564. [PMID: 37700828 PMCID: PMC10493308 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1196564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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In this review, we discuss recipient risk assessment for allo-HCT regarding comorbidities present at baseline to predict non relapse mortality. We further reviewed the incorporation of remission status and cytogenetic risk prior to allograft transplantation to predict relapse rates for hematologic malignancies. HCT-CI and DRI are tools available to physicians to assess the risk-benefit of allo-HCT in patients referred for transplantation. Next, we discuss our algorithm for donor selection and criteria for donor selection in case matched donors are not available. Finally, we discuss our approach for stem cell mobilization, especially in donors failing G-CSF, and our approach for the use of plerixafor and data supporting its use.
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- Amandeep Salhotra
- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, United States
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- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, United States
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- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, United States
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Wei X, Wei Y. Stem cell mobilization in multiple myeloma: challenges, strategies, and current developments. Ann Hematol 2023; 102:995-1009. [PMID: 36949293 PMCID: PMC10102143 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05170-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Among hematological malignancies, multiple myeloma (MM) represents the leading indication of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HCT). Auto-HCT is predominantly performed with peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs), and the mobilization and collection of PBSCs are essential steps for auto-HCT. Despite the improved success of conventional methods with the incorporation of novel agents for PBSC mobilization in MM, mobilization failure is still a concern. The current review comprehensively summarizes various mobilization strategies for mobilizing PBSCs in MM patients and the evolution of these strategies over time. Moreover, existing evidence substantiates that the mobilization regimen used may be an important determinant of graft content. However, limited data are available on the effects of graft characteristics in patient outcomes other than hematopoietic engraftment. In this review, we discussed the effect of graft characteristics on clinical outcomes, mobilization failure, factors predictive of poor mobilization, and potential mobilization regimens for such patients.
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- Xiaolei Wei
- Department of Hematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Zhuang L, Lauro D, Wang S, Yuan S. Addition of plerixafor in poorly mobilized allogeneic stem cell donors. J Clin Apher 2022; 37:388-394. [PMID: 35633513 PMCID: PMC9539930 DOI: 10.1002/jca.21992] [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: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background Peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) are the predominant graft source for adult allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In poorly mobilized autologous donors, plerixafor improves collection outcomes. We examine plerixafor use in allogeneic donors who mobilize poorly with granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor (G‐CSF) in those who are healthy and those with pre‐existing medical conditions, and determine the optimal threshold to add plerixafor. Study Design/Methods We retrospectively examined all allogeneic PBSC collections from January 2013 to October 2020 at our center. Donors received G‐CSF 10 mcg/kg daily for 4 days before undergoing apheresis collection on day 5. Plerixafor was added based on poor CD34+ cell collection yield after the first or second collection day. Results Of the 1008 allogeneic donors, 41 (4.1%) received one dose of plerixafor in addition to G‐CSF due to poor collection yield. After starting plerixafor there was a 0.75‐ to 7.74‐fold (median 2.94) increase in CD34+ yield from the previous day. No donors with G‐CSF‐only mobilization who collected <2.0 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg recipient weight on day one achieved the goal of ≥4.0 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg recipient weight total over 2 days but 59.2% of donors who used rescue plerixafor did. Conclusion Donors both healthy and those with pre‐existing disease responded well to plerixafor with minimal side effects. If the first‐day collection yield is less than ~63% of the collection goal, addition of plerixafor may be necessary to reach the collection goal and limit the number of collection days in allogeneic donors.
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- Lefan Zhuang
- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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Kurnikova E, Trakhtman P, Balashov D, Garloeva J, Kumukova I, Khismatullina R, Pershin D, Shelikhova L, Novichkova G, Maschan A. Efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of plerixafor in combination with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in healthy haploidentical stem cell donors. Vox Sang 2022; 117:853-861. [PMID: 35332550 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Implementation of the technique of immunomagnetic selection requires the procurement of a large number of CD34+ cells from haploidentical donors within a single apheresis procedure. The release of stem cells with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) alone is unsatisfactory in a number of donors, and plerixafor, a CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonist, could be used as an additional mobilization agent. The aim of our study was to examine whether a lower dose of plerixafor (0.12 mg/kg) can provide sufficient increase in CD34+ cells in the peripheral blood of allogeneic healthy donors in comparison with a historical control group. In addition, we assessed the risk of inability to provide the recipient with a transplant containing the optimal dose of 8-10 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg body weight of the recipient. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a prospective, single-arm study, we examined the results of 105 mobilizations in healthy adult haploidentical donors with G-CSF and plerixafor at a dose of 0.12 mg/kg. The historical control group consisted of 106 mobilizations with G-CSF and plerixafor at 0.24 mg/kg. RESULTS The median increase in the number of CD34+ cells from day 4 to day 5 of mobilization was 69 cells/μl (range, 28-240) versus 77 cells/μl (24-217) in the groups of 0.12 and 0.24 mg/kg of plerixafor, respectively (p-value 0.255). The apheresis products contained a median of 14.4 × 106 /kg recipient body weight CD34+ cells versus 12.9 × 106 /kg in the groups that received 0.12 and 0.24 mg/kg of plerixafor, respectively (p-value 0.118). The obtained differences were not significant, which means the application of a decreased dose of plerixafor did not affect the results of mobilization. CONCLUSION The obtained differences in collection were not significant, and thus the application of a decreased dose of plerixafor did not affect the results of mobilization.
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- Elena Kurnikova
- Transfusion Medicine Service, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Transfusion Medicine Service, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Transfusion Medicine Service, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Transfusion Medicine Service, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Transplantation Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
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Romon I, Castillo C, Cid J, Lozano M. Use of plerixafor to mobilize haematopoietic progenitor cells in healthy donors. Vox Sang 2021; 117:6-16. [PMID: 34159611 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Increased transplant activity calls for improved stem cell collection, especially when peripheral blood is the preferred source of haematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs). Plerixafor is a bicyclam molecule that mobilizes CD34+ cells by reversibly disrupting CXCR4-CXCL12-supported HPC retention. Plerixafor is given with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to help harvest autologous CD34+ cells for transplantation when mobilization with G-CSF fails. Mobilization protocols with the same doses of plerixafor and G-CSF have been used off-label in healthy allogeneic donors, with equal success and scarce side effects, both in adult and paediatric patients. Plerixafor has also been used as a sole mobilization agent. Plerixafor alone or coupled with G-CSF might lead to harvesting distinct cellular populations conferring improved engraftment properties and increased survival. Those characteristics might make plerixafor an especially attractive mobilization agent, particularly for non-related donations. However, available data are limited, and long-term follow-up is needed to clarify the best scenario for using plerixafor with or without G-CSF in healthy donors. In this review, we will summarize the evidence supporting this practice, highlighting the practical aspects and providing clues for an expanded use of plerixafor.
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- Iñigo Romon
- Transfusion Service, Hematology and Hemotherapy Service, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Apheresis & Cellular Therapy Unit, Department of Hemotherapy and Hemostasis, ICMHO, Hospital Clínic, IDIBAPS, UB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Apheresis & Cellular Therapy Unit, Department of Hemotherapy and Hemostasis, ICMHO, Hospital Clínic, IDIBAPS, UB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Apheresis & Cellular Therapy Unit, Department of Hemotherapy and Hemostasis, ICMHO, Hospital Clínic, IDIBAPS, UB, Barcelona, Spain
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Bilgin YM. Use of Plerixafor for Stem Cell Mobilization in the Setting of Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantations: An Update. J Blood Med 2021; 12:403-412. [PMID: 34104027 PMCID: PMC8180285 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s307520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Mobilization failure is an important issue in stem cell transplantations. Stem cells are yielded from the peripheral blood via apheresis. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is the most commonly used mobilization agent among patients and donors. G-CSF is administered subcutaneously for multiple days. However, patients with mobilization failure cannot receive autologous stem cell transplantation and, therefore, cannot be treated adequately. The incidence rate of mobilization failure among patients is about 6–23%. Plerixafor is a molecule that inhibits the binding of chemokine receptor-4 with stromal-cell-derived factor-1, thereby resulting in the release of CD34+ cells in the peripheral blood. Currently, plerixafor is used in patients with mobilization failure with G-CSF and is administered subcutaneously. Several studies conducted on different clinical settings have shown that plerixafor is effective and well tolerated by patients. However, more studies should be conducted to explore the optimal approach for plerixafor in patients with mobilization failure. The incidence of mobilization failure among donors is lower. However, plerixafor is not approved among donors with mobilization failure. Moreover, several clinical studies in donors have shown a beneficial effect of plerixafor. In addition, the adverse events of plerixafor are mild and transient, which can overcome the adverse events due to G-CSF. This review assessed the current role and effects of plerixafor in stem cell mobilization for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantations.
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- Yavuz M Bilgin
- Department of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Admiraal de Ruijter Hospital, Goes, the Netherlands
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