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Dima D, Goel U, Sannareddy A, Ibeh N, Ullah F, Afrough A, Mazzoni S, Mehdi A, Rudoni J, Raza S, De Simone N, Williams L, Khan A, Rashid A, Rice M, Ricci K, Samaras C, Valent J, Anderson LD, Anwer F, Kaur G, Khouri J. Outcomes of therapeutic plasma exchange for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma cast nephropathy. Hematol Oncol 2024; 42:e3293. [PMID: 38872511 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3293] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
Current treatment guidelines of myeloma cast nephropathy (MCN) recommend the institution of plasma cell-directed therapy and consideration of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), with the goal of rapid reduction of the serum free light chain (sFLC). However, the role of TPE continues to remain a subject of debate. The goal of this retrospective bi-institutional study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of TPE in combination with systemic therapy. Eighty patients were included in this analysis, of whom 72.5% had ≥50% drop in their initial involved sFLC. At 3 months from TPE initiation, the overall hematologic response rate (ORR) was 67.5% with a very good partial response or better (≥VGPR) rate of 40%. At 6 months, ORR was 57.5%, with ≥VGPR rate of 49%. The renal response rate at 3 and 6 months was 47.5% and 43.75%, respectively; the overall renal response rate was 48.75%. On multivariable analysis, every one unit increase in baseline creatinine (odds ratio [OR] 0.76, p = 0.006), and achievement of ≥VGPR (OR 21.7 p < 0.0001) were significantly associated with renal response. Also, a ≥50% drop in sFLC was favorably associated with renal response (OR 3.39, p = 0.09). With a median follow-up of 36.4 months, the median overall survival (OS) was 11 months. On multivariable analysis, achievement of renal response (hazard ratio [HR] 0.3, p < 0.0001) and newly diagnosed disease (NDMM; HR 0.43, p = 0.0055) were associated with improved OS. Among NDMM patients, those treated with daratumumab-based regimens had a trend for better OS (p = 0.15), compared to other regimens, but the difference was not significant. At the end of follow-up, an estimated 40.4% of patients who were on dialysis were able to become dialysis independent. In conclusion, our study highlights the poor survival of patients with MCN. Achievement of early renal response is crucial for prolonged OS, with daratumumab-based therapies showing promise.
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- Danai Dima
- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Myeloma, Waldenstrom's, and Amyloidosis Program, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Multiple Myeloma Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Garderet L, Ouldjeriouat H, Bekadja MA, Daguenet E, Bigot N, Vincent L, Roos-Weil D, Vignon M, Ikhlef S, Abraham J, Escoffre-Barbe M, Lioure B, Nacer RA, Lafon I, Mariette C, Karlin L, Morel P, Gilis L, Le Ray E, Blouet A, Nguyen Quoc S, Boffa JJ, Ronco P, Lambert J, Cornillon J. Low non-relapse mortality and good haematological and renal responses after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma patients with renal insufficiency at transplant: A prospective Société Francophone de Greffe de Moelle-Thérapie Cellulaire observational study. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:1450-1458. [PMID: 37953476 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19163] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
Abstract
High-dose melphalan followed by autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is widely used in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) patients as upfront therapy. However, the safety and efficacy of transplantation in patients with renal insufficiency (RI) are controversial. We followed a multicentre (16 SFGM-TC centres) prospective cohort of 50 newly diagnosed MM patients with a serum creatinine clearance of <40 mL/min at transplantation. Patients received a recommended dose of melphalan of 140 mg/m2. The primary end-point was the non-relapse mortality at Day 100. One death occurred during the first 100 days post-transplant. The median time to neutrophil engraftment was 12 days and to platelet engraftment was 13 days. The haematological response improved in 69% of patients, with best responses from partial response (PR) to very good partial response (VGPR) (10%), from PR to complete response (CR)/stringent complete response (sCR) (16%), from VGPR to CR/sCR (39%) and from CR to sCR (2%). At 2 years, the overall survival was 84%, the progression-free survival was 70% and the cumulative incidence of relapse was 20%. The renal response improved in 59% of patients, with the best renal responses post-transplant being minimal (9%), partial (2%) and complete (48%). Autologous transplantation was safe and effective in myeloma patients with RI at transplant.
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- Laurent Garderet
- Service d'Hématologie, APHP, Hopital Pitié Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, EHU 1st Novembre 1954 Bir el Djir Usto, University Ahmed Benbella 1, Oran, Algeria
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, EHU 1st Novembre 1954 Bir el Djir Usto, University Ahmed Benbella 1, Oran, Algeria
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- Département d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, CHU de Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Biostatistics Department, University of Paris, AP-HP, Saint Louis Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, APHP, Hopital Pitié Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology, Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris, France
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- Clinical Hematology Service, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Département Hematologie, ICANS, Strasbourg, France
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- Hematology Department, Institut de Cancerologie de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Hematology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud University Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, CHU Amiens, Salouel, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Pierre Benite, France
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- Service Oncologie-Hématologie, Centre Hospitalier Cholet, Cholet, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, APHP, Hopital Pitié Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Nephrology Department, Sorbonne Université Hôpital Tenon APHP, Paris, France
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- Nephrology Department, Sorbonne Université Hôpital Tenon APHP, Paris, France
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- Biostatistics Department, University of Paris, AP-HP, Saint Louis Hospital, Paris, France
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- Département d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, CHU de Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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Dima D, Khouri J. The role of therapeutic plasma exchange in plasma cell disorders. Ann Hematol 2024:10.1007/s00277-024-05712-0. [PMID: 38558184 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05712-0] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is an extracorporeal technique where patient's plasma containing pathogenic substances is separated and removed from the whole blood, while the cellular component is returned to the patient mixed with replacement solution via an apheresis machine. Due to its ability to remove pathogenic substances from plasma including immunoglobulins, TPE has proven efficacious in the management of various disorders across different medical disciplines, including plasma cell dyscrasias, which are characterized by the abundant secretion of non-functional immunoglobulins produced by an abnormally proliferating plasma cell clone. This review summarizes the current indications of TPE in plasma cell-related disorders and discusses its application, safety, and therapeutic effects.
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- Danai Dima
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Drayson M, Jennis T, Laketic-Ljubojevic I, Patel D, Pratt G, Renwick S, Richter A, Wheeler R, Sheldon J, Sadler R, Stapleton M, Willis F, Whiston M. Laboratory practice is central to earlier myeloma diagnosis: Utilizing a primary care diagnostic tool and laboratory guidelines integrated into haematology services. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:476-486. [PMID: 38168756 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19224] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Treatment advances have greatly improved survival, but myeloma is among the worst of all cancers for delayed diagnosis, causing serious morbidities and early deaths. This delay is largely because the symptom profile of myeloma has very low specificity, and in primary care, myeloma is rare. However, initiating the journey to diagnosis simply requires considering myeloma and sending blood to test for monoclonal immunoglobulin. Laboratory tests reliably detect monoclonal immunoglobulin, which is present in 99% of myeloma cases, so why do health care systems have such a problem with delayed diagnosis? The Myeloma UK early diagnosis programme has brought together diverse expertise to investigate this problem, and this article was prepared by the programme's working group for laboratory best practice. It reviews evidence for test requesting, analysis and reporting, for which there is large variation in practice across the United Kingdom. It presents a 'GP Myeloma diagnostic tool' and how it can be integrated into laboratory practice alongside a laboratory best practice tool. It proposes improved requesting and integration with haematology services for reporting and interpretation. Here the laboratory has a central role in creating efficient and cost-effective pathways for appropriate and timely bone marrow examination for myeloma diagnosis.
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- Mark Drayson
- Clinical Immunology Service, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Clinical Immunology Service, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Protein Reference Unit, South West London Pathology, St Georges Hospital, London, UK
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- Protein Reference Unit, South West London Pathology, St Georges Hospital, London, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Leypoldt LB, Gavriatopoulou M, Besemer B, Salwender H, Raab MS, Nogai A, Khandanpour C, Runde V, Jauch A, Zago M, Martus P, Goldschmidt H, Bokemeyer C, Dimopoulos MA, Weisel KC. Daratumumab, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Treatment of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Severe Renal Impairment: Results from the Phase 2 GMMG-DANTE Trial. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4667. [PMID: 37760637 PMCID: PMC10526417 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Renal function impairment (RI) is a common complication in multiple myeloma (MM). However, limited data exist on the safety and efficacy of anti-MM regimens in patients with severe RI, as these patients are frequently excluded from clinical trials. This investigator-initiated multicentric phase II GMMG-DANTE trial evaluated daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (DVd) in relapsed or refractory (r/r) MM patients with severe RI. r/rMM patients with ≥1 prior treatment line and a GFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 or undergoing hemodialysis were eligible and received eight cycles of DVd followed by daratumumab maintenance. The trial closed prematurely after 22/36 planned patients. The primary endpoint was overall response rate (ORR). Median age of patients was 70 (range 55-89) years, with a median GFR of 20.1 mL/min/1.73 m2 (interquartile range, 9.4-27.3 mL/min/1.73 m2), and eight patients under hemodialysis. Median number of prior lines was two (range 1-10). The trial was successful, albeit with premature termination, as it met its primary endpoint, with an ORR of 67% (14/21). The rates of partial response, very good partial response, and complete response were 29%, 29%, and 10%, respectively (n = 6, 6, and 2). Fourteen patients (67%) achieved renal response. After median follow-up of 28 months, median progression-free survival was 10.4 months; median overall survival was not reached. Higher-grade toxicity was mainly hematologic, and non-hematologic toxicities ≥Grade 3 were mostly infections (24%). The prospective GMMG-DANTE trial investigating DVd exclusively in r/rMM patients with severe RI showed efficacy and safety to be comparable to data from patients without RI.
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- Lisa B. Leypoldt
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation with Section of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.B.L.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Rheumatology, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg, AK Altona and AK St. Georg, 22763 Hamburg, Germany
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- Internal Medicine V, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik m.S. Hämatologie, Onkologie und Tumorimmunologie, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 12200 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, Hematology, Oncology and Pneumology, University Hospital Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein and University of Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Wilhelm-Anton-Hospital, 47574 Goch, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Trials, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72070 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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- Internal Medicine V and GMMG-Study Group, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation with Section of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.B.L.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation with Section of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.B.L.)
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Terrades NR, Senin A, Azancot MA, Gironella M, Toapanta N, Bermejo S, Martin L, Caravaca-Fontán F, Cuellar C, Martínez-Lopez J, Rodríguez E, Bestard O, Soler MJ. Role of light chain clearance in the recovery of renal function in multiple myeloma: another point of view. Clin Kidney J 2023; 16:1014-1021. [PMID: 37260999 PMCID: PMC10229297 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfad022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) requiring renal replacement treatment (RRT) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early reduction of serum free light chains (FLC) using both targeted therapy against MM and intensive hemodialysis (IHD) may improve renal outcomes. We evaluated the effectiveness of two different RRT techniques on renal recovery in an MM patient population: standard dialysis procedure vs IHD with either polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) or hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR). METHODS This was a multicentric retrospective study with severe AKI related to MM, between 2011 and 2018. Twenty-five consecutive patients with AKI secondary to MM requiring RRT were included. Patients that underwent IHD received six dialysis sessions per week during the first 14 days (PMMA vs HFR). All patients were diagnosed with de novo MM or first relapsed MM. Primary outcome was renal recovery defined as dialysis-free at 6 months follow-up. RESULTS A total of 25 patients were included. Seventeen patients received IHD and eight standard dialysis. All patients were treated with targeted therapy, 84% bortezomib-based. Of the 25 patients included, 14 (56%) became dialysis independent. We observed a higher proportion of patients who received IHD in the group who recovered kidney function compared with those who remained in HD (92.9% vs 36.4%, P = .007). In our study, the use of IHD to remove FLC had a statistically significant association with renal recovery compared with the standard dialysis group (P = .024). CONCLUSION Early reduction of FLC with IHD as an adjuvant treatment along with MM-targeted therapy may exert a positive impact on renal recovery.
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- Hospital Duran i Reynalds, ICO, Hospitalet, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Behrens J, Gaskin G, Iggo N, Barratt J, Tighe J, Soutar R, Cook G, Drake M, Morris C, Drayson M. What can we do about patients presenting with myeloma and severe renal failure? Observations from the UK MERIT plasma exchange trial. EJHAEM 2022; 4:246-250. [PMID: 36819186 PMCID: PMC9928667 DOI: 10.1002/jha2.620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Myeloma patients presenting with renal failure continue to have a poor prognosis despite significant advances in anti-myeloma therapy. MERIT was a randomised clinical trial (RCT), set up to evaluate if mechanical reduction of elevated free light chain levels (FLC) would result in clinical benefit. Completion of the planned seven plasma exchanges (PEs) in the first 14 days failed to show, for the exchange group, a greater reduction in FLC or any improvement in dialysis independence at 100 days or subsequently. To improve prognosis for these patients requires earlier diagnosis and prompt anti-myeloma therapy with effectiveness guided by frequent FLC monitoring.
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- Department of Renal MedicineHammersmith HospitalLondonUK
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- Sussex Kidney UnitBrighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS TrustBrightonUK
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- Department of Cardiovascular SciencesJohn Walls Renal Unit, Leicester General HospitalLeicesterUK
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- Department of HaematologyAberdeen Royal InfirmaryForesterhillUK
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- Department of HaematologyGlasgow Royal Infirmary GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Leeds Cancer CentreSt. James University HospitalLeedsUK
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- Haematology DepartmentBelfast City HospitalBelfastUK
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- Centre for Cancer Research and Cell BiologyQueens UniversityBelfastUK
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- Clinical Immunology ServiceUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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Xing Y, Yan J, Yu Z, Zhao J, Wang Y, Li X, Qin Y, Sun S. High-cutoff hemodialysis in multiple myeloma patients with acute kidney injury. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1024133. [PMID: 36387107 PMCID: PMC9645355 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1024133] [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: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM), an incurable hematological malignancy with clonal proliferation of plasma cells, is mainly characterized by excessive production of monoclonal immunoglobulins and free light chains (FLCs). Kidney injury is one of the main clinical manifestations and is also a significant predictor of the prognosis of symptomatic MM patients, especially those who require dialysis-supported treatment. Overproduction of FLCs is the trigger for kidney injury, as they can induce the transcription of inflammatory and profibrotic cytokines in the proximal tubule and bind to Tamm-Horsfall protein in the distal tubules to form casts that obstruct the tubules, leading to kidney injury and even renal fibrosis. In addition to traditional antimyeloma treatment, high-cutoff hemodialysis (HCO-HD), which can effectively remove FLCs in vitro, has attracted much attention in recent years. Due to its greater membrane pore size, it has significant advantages in removing larger molecules and can be applied in rhabdomyolysis, sepsis, and even myeloma cast nephropathy. However, mounting questions have recently been raised regarding whether HCO-HD can truly provide clinical benefits in MM patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Therefore, in this study, we discussed the pathological causes of AKI secondary to MM and summarized the current situation of HCO-HD in MM patients compared with other available extracorporeal techniques. In addition, pivotal clinical trials that reflect the ability of the clearance of FLCs and the side effects of HCO-HD are highlighted, and the relevant protocol of HCO-HD is also provided to assist clinicians in decision-making.
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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Donati G, Zappulo F, Maietti E, Scrivo A, Gasperoni L, Zamagni E, Tacchetti P, Pantani L, Baraldi O, Comai G, Cappuccilli M, Cavo M, La Manna G. Early Light Chains Removal and Albumin Levels with a Double Filter-Based Extracorporeal Treatment for Acute Myeloma Kidney. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14060391. [PMID: 35737052 PMCID: PMC9229388 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14060391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Renal impairment in Multiple Myeloma (MM) represents one of the most important factors that influences patient survival. In fact, before the introduction of modern chemotherapy, less than 25% of patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and MM who required dialysis recovered sufficient renal function to become independent from dialysis, with a median overall survival of less than 1 year. There are many other factors involved in determining patient survival. In this study we aimed to investigate the role of double filter-based extracorporeal treatment for removal of serum free light chains (sFLC) in acute myeloma kidney (AKI for MM) and to evaluate patient overall survival. All patients received Bortezomib-based chemotherapy and extracorporeal treatment for sFLC removal. For each session 2 dialyzers of the same kind were used. The dialytic dose was not related to the degree of renal function but to the removal of sFLC. The factors that have been found to be significantly associated with lower mortality were reduction of sFLC at day 12 and day 30, >50% reduction of sFLC at day 30, number of sessions and independence from dialysis. Among baseline characteristics, albumin level was statistically associated with the patients’ outcome. Our analysis highlights the importance of the early treatment for removal of sFLC in AKI for MM. These results indicate that the early removal of sFLC can improve patient’s outcome.
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- Gabriele Donati
- Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences Department (CHIMOMO), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy;
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy;
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Hematology and Oncology Unit “Lorenzo & Ariosto Seràgnoli”, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (E.Z.); (P.T.); (L.P.); (M.C.)
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- Hematology and Oncology Unit “Lorenzo & Ariosto Seràgnoli”, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (E.Z.); (P.T.); (L.P.); (M.C.)
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- Hematology and Oncology Unit “Lorenzo & Ariosto Seràgnoli”, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (E.Z.); (P.T.); (L.P.); (M.C.)
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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- Hematology and Oncology Unit “Lorenzo & Ariosto Seràgnoli”, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (E.Z.); (P.T.); (L.P.); (M.C.)
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (A.S.); (L.G.); (O.B.); (G.C.); (M.C.)
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Menè P, Stoppacciaro A, Lai S, Festuccia F. Light Chain Cast Nephropathy in Multiple Myeloma: Prevalence, Impact and Management Challenges. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2022; 15:173-183. [PMID: 35592304 PMCID: PMC9113496 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s280179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
“Cast nephropathy” (CN) is a pathological feature of myeloma kidney, also seen to a lesser extent in the context of severe nephrotic syndrome from non-haematological diseases. The name relates to obstruction of distal tubules by “casts” of luminal proteins concentrated by intensive water reabsorption resulting from dehydration or high-dose diuretics. Filtered proteins form complexes with endogenous tubular Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein. The resulting gel further slows or stops luminal flow upon complete obstruction of distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts. Thus, a tubular obstructive form of acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common consequence of CN. The pathogenesis of CN will be reviewed in light of recent advances in the understanding of monoclonal disorders of B lymphocytes, leading to the release of immunoglobulin components (free light chains, FLC) into the bloodstream and their filtration across the glomerular basement membrane. Treatment aiming at reduction of the circulating burden of FLC may help recovery of renal function in a fraction of these patients, besides filling the void between the onset of AKI, histopathological diagnosis, and full response to pharmacologic treatment. ![]()
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- Paolo Menè
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: Paolo Menè, Division of Nephrology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy, Tel +39 06 3377-5949, Email
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Menè P, Moioli A, Stoppacciaro A, Lai S, Festuccia F. Acute Kidney Injury in Monoclonal Gammopathies. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10173871. [PMID: 34501317 PMCID: PMC8432219 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Monoclonal gammopathies (MG) encompass a variety of disorders related to clonal expansion and/or malignant transformation of B lymphocytes. Deposition of free immunoglobulin (Ig) components (light or heavy chains, LC/HC) within the kidney during MG may result over time in multiple types and degrees of injury, including acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI is generally a consequence of tubular obstruction by luminal aggregates of LC, a pattern known as “cast nephropathy”. Monoclonal Ig LC can also be found as intracellular crystals in glomerular podocytes or proximal tubular cells. Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal Ig deposits is another, less frequent form of kidney injury with a sizable impact on renal function. Hypercalcemia (in turn related to bone reabsorption triggered by proliferating plasmacytoid B cells) may lead to AKI via functional mechanisms. Pharmacologic treatment of MG may also result in additional renal injury due to local toxicity or the tumor lysis syndrome. The present review focuses on AKI complicating MG, evaluating predictors, risk factors, mechanisms of damage, prognosis, and options for treatment.
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- Paolo Menè
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy
- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-(06)-3377-5949
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- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
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Terpos E, Ntanasis-Stathopoulos I, Papassotiriou GP, Kastritis E, Margeli A, Kanellias N, Eleutherakis-Papaiakovou E, Migkou M, Fotiou D, Roussou M, Gavriatopoulou M, Malandrakis P, Psimenou E, Papassotiriou I, Dimopoulos MA. Circulating Soluble Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Receptor Levels Reflect Renal Function in Newly Diagnosed Patients with Multiple Myeloma Treated with Bortezomib-Based Induction. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103201. [PMID: 33022958 PMCID: PMC7600599 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of kidney disease in different disease settings. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible link between suPAR circulating levels and renal impairment (RI) in newly diagnosed patients with symptomatic multiple myeloma (NDMM) before and after frontline therapy with bortezomib-based regimens. (2) Methods: We studied 47 NDMM patients (57% males, median age 69.5 years) before the administration of anti-myeloma treatment and at best response to bortezomib-based therapy. suPAR was measured in the serum of all patients and of 24 healthy matched controls, using an immuno-enzymatic assay (ViroGates, Denmark). (3) Results: suPAR levels were elevated in NDMM patients at diagnosis compared to healthy individuals (p < 0.001). suPAR levels strongly correlated with disease stage (p-ANOVA < 0.001). suPAR levels both at diagnosis and at best response negatively correlated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) values (p < 0.001). Interestingly, no significance changes in suPAR levels were observed at best response compared to baseline values (p = 0.31) among 18 responding patients with baseline eGFR < 50 mL/min/1.73 m2. (4) Conclusions: SuPAR levels reflect renal function in NDMM patients treated with bortezomib-based induction. Responders may have elevated circulating suPAR levels, possibly reflecting persistent kidney damage, despite their renal response.
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- Evangelos Terpos
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-213-2162846; Fax: +30-213-2162511
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, “Aghia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, “Aghia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (I.N.-S.); (G.-P.P.); (E.K.); (N.K.); (E.E.-P.); (M.M.); (D.F.); (M.R.); (M.G.); (P.M.); (E.P.); (M.A.D.)
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Rekhtina IG, Kazarina EV, Stolyarevich ES, Kovrigina AM, Dvirnyk VN, Kulikov SM, Mendeleeva LP. [Morphological and immunohistochemical predictors of renal response to therapy patients with myeloma cast nephropathy and dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2020; 92:63-69. [PMID: 33346446 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2020.07.000776] [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: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIM Reveal morphological and immunohistochemical predictors of reversibility of dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with myeloma cast nephropathy (MCN) based on the study of kidney biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Renal pathological findings were studied in 36 patients with MCN and dialysis-dependent stage 3 AKI (AKIN, 2012). The study of biopsy samples was performed by a semi-quantitative and quantitative analysis using computer morphometry. The expression of E-cadherin, vimentin and-smooth muscle actin was determined immunohistochemically in the tubular cells and interstitium. Induction therapy for 26 patients was carried out to bortezomib-based programs; in 10 patients other schemes were used. A comparative analysis of morphological changes in nephrobiopathy depending on the renal response was performed in patients with achieved hematologic remission. RESULTS Improved renal function was observed only in patients with hematologic response to therapy. There were no differences in the number of sclerotic glomeruli, protein casts, the area of inflammatory interstitial infiltration, and the degree of acute tubular damage in patients with and without renal response. In patients with renal response compared with patients without improving renal function, the area of interstitial fibrosis was less (24.9% and 45.9%, respectively;p=0.001), and the area of E-cadherin expression was larger (15.9% and 7.1%, respectively;p=0.006). Interstitial fibrosis of 40% or more and/or the area of expression of E-cadherin less than 10% of the area of tubulo-interstitium have an unfavorable prognostic value in achieving a renal response in MCN. CONCLUSION If the interstitial fibrosis area is 40% or more and the expression area of E-cadherin is less than 10%, the probability of the absence of a renal response is 93.3% (OR=24.5) even when a hematological response to induction therapy is achieved. The number of protein casts, the prevalence of acute tubular damage and inflammatory interstitial infiltration have not prognostic value.
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- Moscow City Nephrology Center, Moscow City Hospital 52.,Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
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- National Research Center for Hematology.,Federal Research Clinical Center of Specialized Types of Medical Care and Medical Technologies
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Qureshi A, Tariq MJ, Shah Z, Abu Zar M, Aslam S, Rafae A, Shafqat M, Malik MN, Faisal MS, Anwer F. Evidence-based supportive care in multiple myeloma. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2020; 10:313-317. [PMID: 32850087 PMCID: PMC7427456 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1771124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by an abnormal clone of plasma cells in the bone marrow. MM and its therapy increase the risk of complications like anemia, osteolytic lesions, pain, infections, and renal abnormalities in MM patients. Supportive care for MM patients improves the quality of life. Treatment with bisphosphonates decreases skeletal-related events. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are done in cases of vertebral compression fractures. Prophylactic antibiotics and antivirals can decrease infections related to morbidity. Plasmapheresis in patients with renal dysfunctions decreases dialysis dependency and improve quality of life.
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- Anum Qureshi
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.,Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic, Department of Hematology, Medical Oncology, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Kanellias N, Gavriatopoulou M, Terpos E, Dimopoulos MA. Management of multiple myeloma bone disease: impact of treatment on renal function. Expert Rev Hematol 2018; 11:881-888. [DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2018.1531702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nikolaos Kanellias
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Snozek CLH, Kinard TN, Adamski J. Rapid reduction of extremely high kappa free light chains in a patient with myeloma cast nephropathy. J Clin Apher 2018; 33:439-443. [PMID: 29427353 DOI: 10.1002/jca.21619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
This report describes a patient with light chain myeloma and acute renal injury. Serum kappa free light chain (FLC) was extremely elevated, >33,000 mg/dL. Treatment with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) started day 2 for biopsy-confirmed cast nephropathy. Bortezomib-containing chemotherapy was initiated on day 5, and hemodialysis for tumor lysis syndrome on day 7. TPE alone decreased kappa FLC >70% by day 5, indicating direct FLC removal was successful in this patient. A total of 25 TPE procedures were performed in a 31-day hospitalization. Hemodialysis was discontinued after 3 months, and the patient's renal function and kappa FLC remain stable. Although the use of TPE for FLC removal is controversial, recent evidence supports its use as adjuvant therapy for acute renal injury secondary to myeloma cast nephropathy. TPE can be effective for rapidly reducing FLC; however, several TPE procedures might be required to reduce the risk of hemodialysis dependency.
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- Christine L H Snozek
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Arizona 85054
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Arizona 85054
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Arizona 85054
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Heaney JLJ, Campbell JP, Yadav P, Griffin AE, Shemar M, Pinney JH, Drayson MT. Multiple myeloma can be accurately diagnosed in acute kidney injury patients using a rapid serum free light chain test. BMC Nephrol 2017; 18:247. [PMID: 28728609 PMCID: PMC5520226 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0661-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Whether serum free light chain (sFLC) measurements can distinguish between myeloma and other causes of AKI requires confirmation to guide early treatment. A rapid and portable sFLC test (Seralite®) is newly available and could reduce delays in obtaining sFLC results and accelerate diagnosis in patients with unexplained AKI. This study evaluated the accuracy of Seralite® to identify MM as the cause of AKI. Method sFLCs were retrospectively analysed in patients with AKI stage 3 as per KDIGO criteria (i.e. serum creatinine ≥354 μmol/L or those on dialysis treatment) (n = 99); 45/99 patients had a confirmed MM diagnosis. Results The Seralite® κ:λ FLC ratio accurately diagnosed all MM patients in the presence of AKI: a range of 0.14–2.02 returned 100% sensitivity and specificity for identifying all non-myeloma related AKI patients. The sFLC difference (dFLC) also demonstrated high sensitivity (91%) and specificity (100%): an optimal cut-off of 399 mg/L distinguished between myeloma and non-myeloma AKI patients. We propose a pathway of patient screening and stratification in unexplained AKI for use of Seralite® in clinical practice, with a κ:λ ratio range of 0.14–2.02 and dFLC 400 mg/L as decision points. Conclusions Seralite® accurately differentiates between AKI due to MM and AKI due to other causes in patients considered at risk of myeloma. This rapid test can sensitively screen for MM in patients with AKI and help inform early treatment intervention.
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- Jennifer L J Heaney
- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK.,Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK.,Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK.,Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK.
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Campbell JP, Heaney JL, Shemar M, Baldwin D, Griffin AE, Oldridge E, Goodall M, Afzal Z, Plant T, Cobbold M, Jefferis R, Jacobs JF, Hand C, Drayson MT. Development of a rapid and quantitative lateral flow assay for the simultaneous measurement of serum κ and λ immunoglobulin free light chains (FLC): inception of a new near-patient FLC screening tool. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 55:424-434. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2016-0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AbstractBackground:Serum free light chains (FLC) are sensitive biomarkers used for the diagnosis and management of plasma cell dyscrasias, such as multiple myeloma (MM), and are central to clinical screening algorithms and therapy response criteria. We have developed a portable, near-patient, lateral-flow test (SeraliteMethods:Assay interference, imprecision, lot-to-lot variability, linearity, and the utility of a competitive-inhibition design for the elimination of antigen-excess (‘hook effect’) were assessed. Reference ranges were calculated from 91 healthy donor sera. Preliminary clinical validation was conducted by retrospective analysis of sera from 329 patients. Quantitative and diagnostic results were compared to FreeliteResults:SeraliteConclusions:Seralite
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Removal of free light chains in hemodialysis patients without multiple myeloma: a crossover comparison of three different dialyzers. BMC Nephrol 2016; 17:193. [PMID: 27884120 PMCID: PMC5123289 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-016-0405-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Immunoglobulin light chains are classified as middle molecule uremic toxins able to interact with B lymphocyte membranes leading to the activation of transmembrane signaling. The ensuing impairment of neutrophil function can contribute to the chronic inflammation state of uremic patients, and the increased risk of bacterial infections or vascular calcifications. The aim of this crossover observational study was to assess the difference in free light chain removal by three different hemodialysis filters in patients not affected by multiple myeloma. Methods Free light chain removal was compared in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) membrane Filtryzer BK-F, the polyphenylene HFR17 filter and the conventional polysulfone filter F7HPS. Twenty chronic hemodialysis patients were enrolled: mean age was 67.7 ± 17.0 years, M/F = 14/6, dialysis vintage (months) 25.5 ± 32.0. The patients were randomized into two groups of treatment lasting 6 weeks each. The dialysis sessions checked were the midweek sessions and the blood was drawn at times 0, 120’ and 240’. Kappa (k) and lambda (λ) light chain levels, β2microglobulin (β2M), C reactive protein (CRP) and albumin were checked. Results K light chain levels were 345.0 ± 100.0 mg/L, λ light chains were 121.4 ± 27.0 mg/L. The values of k light chains at times 120’ and 240’ were significantly lower with PMMA and HFR17 than those obtained with F7. The reduction ratio per session (RRs) for k light chains was 44.1 ± 4.3% with HFR17, 55.3 ± 3.4% with PMMA, 25.7 ± 8.3% with F7 (p = 0.018). The RRs for λ light chains was 30.3 ± 2.9% with HFR17, 37.8 ± 17.3% with PMMA, 14.0 ± 3.9% with F7 (p = 0.032). As to β2M, RRs was 42.4 ± 3.2% with HFR17 vs. 33.9 ± 2.8% with PMMA vs. 6.3 ± 1.9% with F7 (p = 0.022). The three filters tested showed no differences in CRP or albumin levels. Conclusion In terms of light chain and β2M removal, the PMMA and on-line HFR filters are similar and both are significantly more effective than the F7 filter in chronic dialysis patients. Trial registration The present trial was registered retrospectively (NCT02950389, 31/10/2016).
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Gavriatopoulou M, Terpos E, Kastritis E, Dimopoulos MA. Current treatments for renal failure due to multiple myeloma. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2016; 17:2165-2177. [PMID: 27646819 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2016.1236915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Renal impairment (RI) is one of the most common complication of multiple myeloma (MM). RI is present in almost 20% of MM patients at diagnosis and in 40%-50% of patients during the course of their disease. Areas covered: Biology along with tools for diagnosis and management of RI are reported in this paper. Papers published in PubMed and reported abstracts up to May 2016 were used. Expert opinion: Moderate and severe RI increases the risk of early death; thus rapid intervention and initiation of anti-myeloma treatment is essential and improves renal outcomes in RI patients. Bortezomib and dexamethasone triplet combinations are the current standard of therapy for MM patients with acute kidney injury due to cast nephropathy; they offer high rates of both anti-myeloma response and renal recovery. Thalidomide and lenalidomide may be used in bortezomib refractory patients. In the relapsed/refractory setting additional treatment options such as carfilzomib, pomalidomide and monoclonal antibodies are available; however, there is limited data for their effects on patients with RI. High dose melphalan with autologous stem cell transplantation should be considered in otherwise eligible patients with RI. Finally, high cut-off hemodialysis membranes do not seem to offer significant additive effects on anti-myeloma therapies.
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- Maria Gavriatopoulou
- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens , Greece
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INTRODUCTION About 20-40% of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) will present with some degree of renal impairment (RI) and about 25% of patients will experience RI at later disease stages. Patients with MM and RI have poorer overall survival and are at higher risk of early death. AREAS COVERED The mechanisms of acute renal damage in MM are covered and the issues around diagnosis and renal evaluation response are discussed. The importance of optimal supportive care is stressed and the role and effectiveness of different anti-myeloma agents covered including the role of high cut-off hemodialysis, autologous stem cell transplantation and kidney transplant. Expert commentary: Outcomes of patients with RI and rates of renal recovery have improved with the use of novel anti-myeloma agents. Bortezomib-dexamethasone backbone regimes (±third agent) are the current first choice in newly diagnosed patients. In relapsed/refractory disease additional treatment options include newer novel agents.
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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Faguer S, Roussel M. 'Patients with multiple myeloma have excellent long-term outcomes after recovery from dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury'. Eur J Haematol 2016; 96:547-548. [PMID: 26537196 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.12696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Stanislas Faguer
- Département de Néphrologie et Transplantation d'organes, INSERM U1048 (I2MC, équipe 12), Hôpital Rangueil, Toulouse, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Dimopoulos MA, Roussou M, Gavriatopoulou M, Psimenou E, Eleutherakis-Papaiakovou E, Migkou M, Matsouka C, Mparmparousi D, Gika D, Kafantari E, Ziogas D, Fotiou D, Panagiotidis I, Terpos E, Kastritis E. Bortezomib-based triplets are associated with a high probability of dialysis independence and rapid renal recovery in newly diagnosed myeloma patients with severe renal failure or those requiring dialysis. Am J Hematol 2016; 91:499-502. [PMID: 26890495 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Renal failure (RF) is a common and severe complication of symptomatic myeloma, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Such patients are commonly excluded from clinical trials. Bortezomib/dexamethasone (VD)-based regimens are the backbone of the treatment of newly diagnosed MM patients who present with severe RF even those requiring dialysis. We analyzed the outcomes of 83 consecutive bortezomib-treated patients with severe RF (eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m(2) ), of which 31 (37%) required dialysis. By IMWG renal response criteria, 54 (65%) patients achieved at least MRrenal, including CRrenal in 35% and PRrenal in 12%. Triplet combinations (i.e., VD plus a third agent) versus VD alone were associated with higher rates of renal responses (72 vs. 50%; P = 0.06). Fifteen of the 31 (48%) patients became dialysis independent within a median of 217 days (range 11-724). Triplets were associated with a higher probability of dialysis discontinuation (57 vs. 35%). Serum free light chain (sFLC) level ≥11,550 mg/L was associated with lower rates of major renal response, longer time to major renal response, lower probability, and longer time to dialysis discontinuation. Rapid myeloma response (≥PR within the first month) was also associated with higher rates of renal response. Patients who became dialysis-independent had longer survival than those remaining on dialysis. In conclusion, VD-based triplets are associated with a significant probability of renal response and dialysis discontinuation, improving the survival of patients who became dialysis independent. Rapid disease response is important for renal recovery and sFLCs are predictive of the probability and of the time required for renal response.
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- Meletios A. Dimopoulos
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine; Athens Greece
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Renal failure is a frequent complication of multiple myeloma and portends a poor prognosis. Plasmapheresis has been suggested as an adjunct to chemotherapy to halt or reverse renal injury associated with multiple myeloma. The purpose of this article is to review the rationale for using plasmapheresis for this indication and then provide a discussion of the evidence regarding its use. RECENT FINDINGS The outcome of patients with multiple myeloma has improved considerably in recent years, mostly owing to the introduction of new highly effective chemotherapeutic agents. However, patients with renal failure who do not recover independent renal function continue to have very poor prognosis. Recent evidence now indicates that an early and sustained reduction in circulating free light chains (FLCs) is associated with improved renal recovery in patients with myeloma kidney. Extracorporeal removal of FLCs with plasmapheresis, or other techniques, can achieve rapid and sustained reduction in serum FLC concentration in patients with acute myeloma kidney. Unfortunately, there is currently no convincing evidence in the literature that the addition of mechanical removal of FLC to standard chemotherapy translates into clinical benefits for patients. SUMMARY Plasmapheresis is theoretically attractive as a means of rapidly lowering serum FLC burden in the hope of reducing nephrotoxicity in patients with multiple myeloma. However, the role of plasmapheresis in improving renal prognosis and patient survival remains to be demonstrated.
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Ganguli A, Sawinski D, Berns JS. Kidney diseases associated with haematological cancers. Nat Rev Nephrol 2015; 11:478-90. [DOI: 10.1038/nrneph.2015.81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A novel option for reducing free light chains in myeloma kidney: supra-hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR). J Nephrol 2014; 28:251-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s40620-014-0130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Percentage of urinary albumin excretion and serum-free light-chain reduction are important determinants of renal response in myeloma patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. Blood Cancer J 2014; 4:e235. [PMID: 25083819 PMCID: PMC4219465 DOI: 10.1038/bcj.2014.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Revised: 05/12/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Reversal of renal dysfunction significantly affects the prognosis of multiple myeloma (MM) with renal impairment (RI). There is no reliable test for predicting reversibility of RI in MM patients. We postulated that MM with high albuminuria may reflect glomerular disease that is difficult to reverse. Here, we examined the impact of urinary albumin excretion. We retrospectively analyzed 279 patients admitted to our hospital from April 2000 to December 2013. Clinical variables and laboratory data that may affect myeloma treatment response were extracted. The results were examined for relationship to renal response by univariate and multivariate analysis. RI (estimated glomerular filtration rate ≦50 ml/min per 1.73 m(2)) was observed in 116 patients (46%) and renal responses of renal complete response, renal partial response, renal minor response and no response were obtained in 46 (40%), 15 (13%), 13 (11%) and 42 (36%) patients, respectively. Although renal recovery was significantly associated with Durie-Salmon 1 or 2 (P=0.02), myeloma response better than very good partial response (P=0.03), involved free light-chain (iFLC) reduction from baseline 80% at day 12 (P=0.005), ≧95% at day 21 (P<0.001) and urinary albumin ≦25% on admission (P<0.001) on univariate analysis, only reduction of iFLC 95% at day 21 (P=0.015) and urinary albumin ≦25% (P=0.007) remained significant for any renal response. Our observation indicates that increased urinary albumin excretion >25% and reduction of iFLC ≦95% on day 21 were associated with favorable renal recovery in MM patients with RI, and were considered as negative predictors for renal response.
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Maher J. Role of the clinical immunology laboratory in disease monitoring. World J Immunol 2013; 3:18-30. [DOI: 10.5411/wji.v3.i2.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Immunological investigations provide useful information to guide diagnosis of several disorders. Many such tests are also commonly repeated at intervals, in an effort to facilitate disease monitoring. In general however, immunology test results are often slow to alter. Furthermore, audit activity has indicated that repeated testing accounts for a substantial workload in many immunology services, which may waste resources and compromise the efficient completion of necessary tests. Consequently, the need and appropriate minimum interval between repeated testing requires critical evaluation. In this review, the clinical utility of repeated performance of several common immunology investigations has been evaluated, based upon published evidence. In some cases (e.g., paraprotein quantification, or measurement of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies), repeated testing provides vital clinical information and can be justified on a frequent and individualized basis. However, many other investigations provided by immunology services provide less valuable information when used to aid disease monitoring rather than diagnosis. It is hoped that the data summarized here will facilitate a more evidence-based approach to repeated testing. Such information may also assist with the local implementation of demand management strategies based upon setting of minimum retesting intervals for these investigations.
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Fabbrini P, Sirtori S, Casiraghi E, Pieruzzi F, Genovesi S, Corti D, Brivio R, Gregorini G, Como G, Carati ML, Viganò MR, Stella A. Polymethylmethacrylate membrane and serum free light chain removal: enhancing adsorption properties. Blood Purif 2013; 35 Suppl 2:52-8. [PMID: 23676837 DOI: 10.1159/000350849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) membranes can adsorb a wide variety of uremic toxins including serum free light chains (sFLC). However, limited data are available regarding the clinical use of PMMA in multiple myeloma patients and its maximum adsorption capacity in this setting. AIM This study aimed to measure the capacity of PMMA to adsorb sFLC and identify strategies to improve its efficiency in clinical practice. METHODS Ten patients with dialysis-dependent renal failure and high levels of sFLC were included in the study. Five patients received standard PMMA hemodialysis (HD; n = 18), while in the other 5 patients a new technique called enhanced adsorption dialysis (EAD) was used, which involves PMMA dialyzer replacement after 2 h (n = 19). In all patients, sFLC were measured at the beginning and at the end of each dialysis session to calculate the difference between start and end of treatment and the percentage removal. RESULTS PMMA membranes reduced sFLC in both the PMMA HD and EAD groups. PMMA HD showed similar efficiency on κ and λ percentage removal (22.3 and 21.0%, respectively, n.s.) but, in contrast, had a significantly greater effect on the delta of sFLC in κ [1,555 mg/l (-511 to +6,027)] versus λ [390 mg/l (120-650)] treatments (p = 0.007). EAD treatments only partially increased percentage removal of κ sFLC (22.3-31.0%, p = 0.38), while they had a significantly great effect on λ (21.0-53.1%, p = 0.003). A positive linear correlation was found between delta sFLC and pre-HD sFLC concentrations in PMMA HD κ treatments (r = 0.68, p < 0.02) but not for λ treatments (r = 0.54, p = 0.21), while the analysis of patients receiving EAD demonstrated a strong positive correlation for both κ and λ subtypes (r = 0.81 and r = 0.85, respectively, p < 0.008). In EAD sessions, a positive linear correlation was shown between blood flow during treatment and percentage removal of sFLC (r = 0.58, p = 0.02); however, with PMMA HD such a correlation was not observed (r = 0.28, p = 0.25). CONCLUSIONS PMMA membranes can efficiently adsorb sFLC, but the process is limited by membrane saturation and is different between κ and λ sFLC. The new EAD technique can greatly improve λ removal but only partially act on κ sFLC. Therefore, EAD should be considered a valid economic treatment option without side effects in particular subsets of patients for the removal of sFLC.
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- Clinica Nefrologica, AO San Gerardo Monza, Monza, Italy
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Davenport A, Merlini G. Myeloma kidney: advances in molecular mechanisms of acute kidney injury open novel therapeutic opportunities. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012; 27:3713-8. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cockwell P, Cook M. The rationale and evidence base for the direct removal of serum-free light chains in the management of myeloma kidney. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:324-32. [PMID: 22920643 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2012] [Revised: 06/16/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Myeloma kidney (cast nephropathy) causing severe acute kidney injury occurs in up to 10% of patients with multiple myeloma. The lesion is caused by exposure of the kidneys to high serum levels of free clonal immunoglobulin light chains (LCs) and is associated with very high morbidity and mortality. The current focus on the management of this complication is on early and aggressive treatment to rapidly reduce the serum levels of the immunoglobulin LC clone and protect the kidneys from continuing injury. This has promoted intense interest in the role of direct (extracorporeal) removal of free LCs from serum by plasma exchange or high cut-off (protein permeable) hemodialysis. However, it remains uncertain whether direct removal provides an additional measurable clinical benefit over the current standard of care; rapid institution of treatment with a dexamethasone- and bortezomib-based chemotherapy regime. In this article, we review the rationale for direct removal of free LCs and the current clinical evidence base for plasma exchange and high cut-off hemodialysis.
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Hutchison C, Sanders PW. Evolving strategies in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of myeloma kidney. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:279-81. [PMID: 22920636 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2012] [Accepted: 07/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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