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Pecher AC, Ach KR, Vogel W, Henes JC. Mobilization with reduced cyclophosphamide for autologous stem cell transplantation is feasible in patients with systemic sclerosis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:SI107-SI113. [PMID: 35951758 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac455] [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: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of reduced cyclophosphamide dosing in the setting of mobilization chemotherapy prior to high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with SSc. The primary end point was the occurrence of 'poor mobilization' when using different cyclophosphamide dosing. The second end point was to analyse potential risk factors for difficult stem cell mobilization in this cohort of patients with SSc. METHODS This single-centre study retrospectively reviewed 32 patients with SSc who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation. We analysed the occurrence of 'poor mobilization' (defined as CD34+ progenitor cell count <2 × 106/kg body weight, the use of increasing G-CSF dose, the use of plerixafor, or leukapheresis on >2 consecutive days) in different cyclophosphamide mobilization regimens: We herein compared low dose (2 × 1-1.5 g/m2) cyclophosphamide vs high dose (2 × 2 g/m2) for mobilization. RESULTS Higher dosing of cyclophosphamide seems not to be beneficial regarding stem cell collection as there was no significant difference in stem cell yield between high dose and reduced dose cyclophosphamide (6.2 vs 5.2 × 106/kg bodyweight after CD34+ enrichment). Furthermore, higher doses of cyclophosphamide might be associated with more side effects; this difference was, however, not statistically significant. Lower bodyweight and BMI (P < 0.001) as well as rituximab pre-therapy (P < 0.05) and cardiac involvement (P < 0.01) might negatively impact stem cell collection independently from the chosen regimen. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrate that a reduced cyclophosphamide mobilization regimen seems to be feasible. Risk factors for poor mobilization might be low bodyweight, prior rituximab therapy and cardiac involvement.
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- Ann-Christin Pecher
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Autoinflammatory Diseases, University Hospital Tuebingen
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Autoinflammatory Diseases, University Hospital Tuebingen
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Cyclophosphamide treatment in active multiple sclerosis. Neurol Sci 2021; 42:3775-3780. [PMID: 33452657 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05052-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is an alkylating agent with immunosuppressive effect by inhibiting DNA synthesis and producing apoptosis used in many autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). Here, we analyze the efficacy of CYC treatment in relapsing-remitting (RRMS) and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS) in our center with a monthly scheme. METHODS Patients with MS treated with CYC and a follow up of at least 36 months were eligible for inclusion. All participants had received a standard CYC regimen. The EDSS score mean annualized relapse rate (ARR) and progression index (PI) were measured as efficacy outcomes at 12, 24, and 36 months. Outcomes were also analyzed comparing disease course and activity. RESULTS A total of 16 patients were included (50% male, 18.75% RRMS and 81.25% SPMS). EDSS remained stable along the follow-up period, with 62.5% improving or maintaining the same EDSS score at 12 months. PI decreased 14% and 21% at 12 and 24-36 months of follow-up, respectively. ARR decreased 20% after 12 months, 19% after 24 months, and 30.23% after 36 months. Median differences in ARR were higher in patients with high relapse activity (0.60 vs 0.07, p = 0.001) and malignant course (0.60 vs 0.17, p = 0.027). PI also differed with higher mean differences in patients with high relapse activity (0.70 vs 0.03, p = 0.016) and malignant course (1.17 vs 0.03, p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS CYC continues to be a valid therapeutic option, especially in regions with limited access to high-efficiency therapies particularly in patients with high relapsing activity and malignant course.
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Made to Measure: Patient-Tailored Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Using Cell-Based Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22147536. [PMID: 34299154 PMCID: PMC8304207 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Currently, there is still no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), which is an autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Treatment options predominantly consist of drugs that affect adaptive immunity and lead to a reduction of the inflammatory disease activity. A broad range of possible cell-based therapeutic options are being explored in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including MS. This review aims to provide an overview of recent and future advances in the development of cell-based treatment options for the induction of tolerance in MS. Here, we will focus on haematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stromal cells, regulatory T cells and dendritic cells. We will also focus on less familiar cell types that are used in cell therapy, including B cells, natural killer cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. We will address key issues regarding the depicted therapies and highlight the major challenges that lie ahead to successfully reverse autoimmune diseases, such as MS, while minimising the side effects. Although cell-based therapies are well known and used in the treatment of several cancers, cell-based treatment options hold promise for the future treatment of autoimmune diseases in general, and MS in particular.
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Branco T, Oliveira LF, Palinkas M, de Vasconcelos PB, Oliveira MC, Simões BP, Regalo IH, Siéssere S, Regalo SCH. Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy of the Subjects with Systemic Sclerosis: Electromyographic Results of the Masticatory Muscles. Prague Med Rep 2020; 121:163-171. [PMID: 33030145 DOI: 10.14712/23362936.2020.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Musculoskeletal system impairment is a major cause of functional alterations in subjects with systemic sclerosis. Autologous hematopoietic stem cell therapy (AHSCT) may have an important role in the treatment functional of systemic sclerosis patients. The aim of this pilot study was to assess whether AHSCT interferes with the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles of subjects with systemic sclerosis. Before transplantation, seven subjects with systemic sclerosis (mean age [± SD], 40.1 ± 9.6 years) underwent electromyographic analysis of the masseter and temporalis muscles in mandibular tasks at rest, right and left laterality, protrusion and maximum voluntary contraction. Two months after AHSCT, the subjects re-evaluated using the same methods. Data were analyzed using the repeated-measure test, with p<0.05 considered to be statistically significant. Two months after AHSCT, there was reduction in normalized electromyographic activity in the dental clenching in maximal voluntary contraction, with significant differences, for the left temporal muscle (p=0.04). AHSCT in subjects with systemic sclerosis promotes alterations in stomatognathic system function, especially those related to electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles.
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- Thamyres Branco
- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty Anhanguera, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. .,National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), São Paulo, Brazil. .,School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), São Paulo, Brazil.,School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), São Paulo, Brazil.,School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Das J, Sharrack B, Snowden JA. Autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation in neurological disorders: current approach and future directions. Expert Rev Neurother 2020; 20:1299-1313. [PMID: 32893698 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1820325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (AHSCT) has become increasingly popular in recent years as an effective treatment of immune-mediated neurological diseases. Treatment-related mortality has significantly reduced primarily through better patient selection, optimization of transplant technique, and increased center experience. AREA COVERED Multiple sclerosis is the main indication, but people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, stiff-person spectrum disorder, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, myasthenia gravis, and other immune-mediated neurological disorders also have been treated. The review herein discusses the use of AHSCT in these neurological disorders, the importance of patient selection and transplant technique optimization and future directions. EXPERT OPINION Phase II and III clinical trials have confirmed the safety and efficacy of AHSCT in multiple sclerosis and recent phase II clinical trials have also suggested its safety and efficacy in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, with the evidence in other neurological disorders limited to individual case reports, small case series, and registry data. Therefore, further randomized controlled clinical trials are required to assess its safety and efficacy in other neurological conditions. However, in rare neurological conditions, pragmatic treatment trials or registry-based studies may be more realistic options for gathering efficacy and safety data.
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- Joyutpal Das
- Clinical Neurosciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Salford, UK.,Cardiovascular medicine, University of Manchester , Manchester, UK.,Department of Neuroscience, NIHR Translational Neuroscience BRC, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University of Sheffield , Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, NIHR Translational Neuroscience BRC, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University of Sheffield , Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Hematology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Sheffield, UK
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Kriegsmann K, Pavel P, Bochtler T, Schmitt A, Sauer S, Kriegsmann M, Bruckner T, Klein S, Klüter H, Müller-Tidow C, Wuchter P. Cryostorage to What End? - Autologous Stem Cell Products in Burkitt Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Patients. Transfus Med Hemother 2020; 48:91-98. [PMID: 33976609 DOI: 10.1159/000509945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Introduction Recently, we identified a huge discrepancy between the collection practice and the actual utilization of cryopreserved peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) for high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) and autologous blood stem cell transplantation (ABSCT). Specifically, patients with Burkitt lymphoma, acute leukemia, and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) were frequently not referred for ABSCT after successful PBSC collection. Objective The aim of this study was to identify variables that are associated with the non-utilization of PBSC grafts. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the collection, storage, and disposal of PBSC grafts in Burkitt lymphoma (n = 18), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL, n = 22), MPN (n = 18), and acute myeloid leukemia (AML, n = 71) patients. Patients who underwent autologous PBSC collection at 2 collection and transplantation centers between 2001 and 2012 were included and followed up until 2016. Results None of the Burkitt lymphoma patients were referred for ABSCT. Only in 1 (6%) patient, the graft was discarded after the patient's death. In all other patients (n = 17, 94%), the grafts were stored independently of the patient's status (death, n = 4, 22%; no follow-up, n = 6, 33%; no indication for ABSCT given, n = 7, 39%). In ALL patients, 4 (18%) patients underwent ABSCT after a median follow-up of 74 (1-182) months. In the remaining patients, PBSC grafts were either discarded (8 patients, 36%) or stored until the reference date (10 patients, 45%). Seven of 18 MPN patients (39%) underwent ABSCT. ABSCT was performed in 24 (34%) AML patients. In 20 (28%) patients who were not referred to ABSCT, an allogeneic transplantation (TPL) was performed. Fifteen (21%) patients received palliative care or deceased, and their grafts were discarded in all but 1 patient. Additional grafts were discarded in 21 (31%) patients and stored in 9 (13%) patients who underwent ABSCT or allogeneic TPL (n = 44). Conclusions As the role and efficacy of autologous HDCT/ABSCT are not established in the analyzed entities, the indication for PBSC collection should be reanalyzed in regular intervals. Moreover, PBSC grafts from patients who have deceased, have insufficient grafts, or have already undergone an allogeneic TPL should be considered for disposal or (if applicable) for research use, to economize storage costs on a rational basis.
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- Katharina Kriegsmann
- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Stem Cell Laboratory, IKTZ Heidelberg GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.,Clinical Cooperation Unit Molecular Hematology/Oncology, Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry und Informatics, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, University Medical Center Mannheim (UMM), Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg-Hessen, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg-Hessen, Mannheim, Germany
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[Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for systemic sclerosis : Position statement of the stem cell therapy working party of the German Society of Rheumatology]. Z Rheumatol 2020; 79:429-436. [PMID: 32322977 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-020-00789-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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There have been three randomized controlled trials on autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) that demonstrated significant superiority with respect to survival, improvement of cutaneous fibrosis, lung function and quality of life compared to standard treatment; however, these advantages must be carefully weighed against the transplantation-related risks. For this reason, an expert group from the stem cell therapy working party of the German Society for Rheumatology (DGRh) has now developed recommendations for the use of AHSCT in SSc. Based on the high-quality evidence, AHSCT is considered as the standard option for the treatment of selected SSc patients. Potential candidates for AHSCT are those with early, rapidly progressive, diffuse cutaneous SSc with visceral manifestations who have not yet developed severe damage to internal organs. A close cooperation between rheumatologists and transplantation centers is crucial for optimizing patient selection and treatment outcomes.
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Kriegsmann K, Wack M, Pavel P, Schmitt A, Kriegsmann M, Bruckner T, Müller-Tidow C, Wuchter P. Collection, Cryostorage, Transplantation, and Disposal of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Products. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2019; 25:382-390. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kriegsmann K, Wuchter P. Mobilization and Collection of Peripheral Blood Stem Cells in Adults: Focus on Timing and Benchmarking. Methods Mol Biol 2019; 2017:41-58. [PMID: 31197767 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9574-5_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) are preferentially used as a hematopoietic stem cell source for autologous blood stem cell transplantation (ABSCT) upon high-dose chemotherapy (HDT) in a variety of hemato-oncologic diseases. As a prerequisite, hematopoietic stem cells have to be mobilized into the peripheral blood (PB) and collected by leukapheresis (LP). Despite continuous improvements, e.g., the introduction of plerixafor, current challenges are the further optimization regarding the leukapheresis procedure, preventing collection failures, as well as benchmarking and harmonization of mobilization approaches between institutions.This chapter summarizes the current PBSC mobilization and collection approaches and is focusing on timely orchestration of mobilization therapy, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) application, and peripheral blood (PB) CD34+ cell assessment. Moreover, strategies for prediction and performance assessment of the PBSC collection yield are discussed.
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- Katharina Kriegsmann
- Department of Medicine V (Hematology, Oncology, Rheumatology), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany. .,German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg - Hessen, Mannheim, Germany.
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Ruiz MA, Kaiser Junior RL, Piron-Ruiz L, Peña-Arciniegas T, Saran PS, De Quadros LG. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Crohn's disease: Gaps, doubts and perspectives. World J Stem Cells 2018; 10:134-137. [PMID: 30397423 PMCID: PMC6212546 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v10.i10.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Crohn's disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any site of the digestive system. It occurs due to an immunological imbalance and is responsible for intestinal mucosal lesions and complications such as fistulas and stenoses. Treatment aims to stabilize the disease, reducing the symptoms and healing intestinal lesions. Surgical procedures are common in patients. Cell therapy was initially used to treat this disease in patients who also suffered from lymphoma and leukemia and were considered to be good candidates for autologous and allogeneic transplantation. After transplantation, an improvement was also observed in their CD. In 2003, the procedure began to be used to treat the disease itself, and several case series and randomized studies have been published since then; this approach currently comprises a new option in the treatment of CD. However, considerable doubt along with significant gaps in our knowledge continue to exist in relation to cell therapy for CD. Cell therapy is currently restricted to the autologous modality of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and, experimentally, to mesenchymal stromal cells to directly treat lesions of the anal mucosa. This article presents the supporting claims for transplantation as well as aspects related to the mobilization regime, conditioning and perspectives of cell therapy.
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- Milton Artur Ruiz
- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil.
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência, São José do Rio Preto, SP 15090 470, Brazil
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Del Papa N, Pignataro F, Zaccara E, Maglione W, Minniti A. Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis. Front Immunol 2018; 9:2390. [PMID: 30386340 PMCID: PMC6198074 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.02390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disease, characterized by high mortality and morbidity. The heterogeneity in terms of extent, severity, and rate of progression of skin and internal organ involvement gives rise to many difficulties in finding the optimal therapeutic interventions for SSc and, to date, no disease-modifying agents are available. In this scenario, it is not surprising that SSc was one of the first autoimmune diseases challenged with high-dose immunosuppressive treatment followed by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT). In the last decades, AHSCT has emerged as a treatment option for refractory SSc through a reduction of the aberrant immune cells, followed by re-constitution of a new, self-tolerant immune system. After several case series and pilot studies, more recently three randomized controlled trials have shown a benefit in skin involvement, organ functions and quality of life measures in AHSCT compared to monthly cyclophosphamide. In addition, although AHSCT presents a certain risk of mortality, it has been shown that the overall survival is better, compared to the cyclophosphamide group. Current evidence suggests that SSc patients who are most likely to benefit from AHSCT are early, active, with rapidly progressing diffuse skin disease, and mild involvement of internal organs. As the studies have progressed, it has become evident the need for a more rigorous patient selection, the optimization of transplant and post-transplant procedures, and the intervention of multidisciplinary teams of specialists to increase the safety and efficacy of AHSCT in SSc.
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- Nicoletta Del Papa
- Dipartimento di Fisiatria e Reumatologia, Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiatria e Reumatologia, Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiatria e Reumatologia, Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiatria e Reumatologia, Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiatria e Reumatologia, Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, Milan, Italy
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Kriegsmann K, Schmitt A, Kriegsmann M, Bruckner T, Anyanwu A, Witzens-Harig M, Müller-Tidow C, Klein S, Wuchter P. Orchestration of Chemomobilization and G-CSF Administration for Successful Hematopoietic Stem Cell Collection. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2018; 24:1281-1288. [PMID: 29353110 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Successful collection of peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) depends on the optimal orchestration of mobilization chemotherapy, granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) application, and CD34+ cell number assessment in the peripheral blood (PB). However, determining the optimal timing in accordance to the applied chemomobilization regimen can be challenging. Although most centers apply their own local timing schedules, a reliable timetable including the currently most often used mobilization regimens is lacking. We present a comprehensive analysis of the timing modalities for 11 of the most commonly used chemomobilization regimens. A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical and PBSC collection parameters (including duration of G-CSF application, time point of CD34+ assessment, PB CD34+ cell count, number of leukapheresis [LP] sessions, processed blood volume, and CD34+ collection results) of 91 representatively selected patients who had undergone stem cell mobilization at 2 collection centers. Six to 10 patients were analyzed per regimen with a variety of diagnoses, including multiple myeloma, malignant lymphoma, and sarcoma. No collection failures (<2 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg body weight) were observed. All analyzed patients successfully reached their individual collection goal in adherence to the given schedule of chemotherapy, application of G-CSF, measurement of CD34+ cells, and subsequent LP. The presented data on the timing of chemomobilization, G-CSF application, and stem cell collection may be helpful in clinical decision making and contribute to a more transparent and predictable treatment process.
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- Department of Medicine V, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry und Informatics, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg-Hessen, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg-Hessen, Mannheim, Germany.
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Isidori A, Loscocco F, Guiducci B, Malerba L, Clissa C, Visani G. PBSC mobilization in patients with autoimmune diseases: what's next. Eur J Haematol 2016; 97:5-6. [DOI: 10.1111/ejh.12701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Alessandro Isidori
- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center; AORMN Hospital; Pesaro Italy
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