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Matteocci A, Pierelli L. Immuno-Hematologic Complexity of ABO-Incompatible Allogeneic HSC Transplantation. Cells 2024; 13:814. [PMID: 38786038 PMCID: PMC11119197 DOI: 10.3390/cells13100814] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
ABO incompatibility is not considered a contraindication for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Approximately 30% of transplants from related donors and up to 50% of transplants from unrelated donors are ABO incompatible. Immuno-hematologic investigations allow to estimate donor/recipient ABO mismatch and anti-A/B isohemagglutinin (IHA) titration in the pre-HSCT phase. Immediate hemolysis or delayed complications (passenger lymphocyte syndrome and pure red cell aplasia) can occur post HSCT. Some preventive measures take into consideration either decision-making algorithms based on the recipient's IHA titration or clinical protocols for the removal/reduction of IHAs through plasma exchange or immunoadsorption procedures. Product manipulation through red blood cell (RBC) and/or plasma depletion can also be taken into account. Currently, the best approach in the management of ABO-incompatible transplant is not defined in expert consensus documents or with solid evidence. In addition, the methods for IHA titration are not standardized. A transfusion strategy must consider both the donor's and recipient's blood group systems until the RBC engraftment catches on and ABO conversion (forward and reverse typing) is confirmed on two consecutive and independent samples. Therefore, ABO incompatibility in HSCT represents a demanding immuno-hematologic challenge and requires all necessary preventive measures, including the appropriate selection of ABO blood components for transfusion.
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- Antonella Matteocci
- Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cells Unit, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Circonvallazione Gianicolense 87, 00152 Rome, Italy;
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- Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cells Unit, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Circonvallazione Gianicolense 87, 00152 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Kim DH, Youk J, Byun JM, Koh Y, Hong J, Kim TM, Kim I, Yoon SS, Yoo SH, Shin DY. Effects of tertiary palliative care on the pattern of end-of-life care in patients with hematologic malignancies in Korea. Eur J Haematol 2024; 112:743-755. [PMID: 38154958 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14165] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with hematologic malignancies (HMs) often face challenges in accessing palliative care (PC) and receiving quality end-of-life (EOL) care. We examined factors associated with referrals to tertiary PC and the effects of tertiary PC on EOL care in patients with HMs. METHOD We included patients with HMs who were admitted to a university-affiliated hospital and died during hospitalization between January 2018 and December 2021. We investigated the receipt of PC consultations, patient characteristics, and EOL care indicators. RESULTS Overall, 487 patients were included in the analysis, with 156 (32%) undergoing PC consultation. Sex, residence, disease status, and admission purpose were factors associated with the likelihood of PC consultation, and there has been an increasing trend in the frequency of consultations in recent cases. A higher proportion of patients who received PC completed advance statements and life-sustaining treatment documents. Patients who received PC had lower rates of aggressive EOL care, including chemotherapy and intensive care unit admission, than those who did not receive PC. Notably, PC reduced the number of blood transfusions. CONCLUSION Tertiary PC aims to reduce aggressive EOL care through patient-centered goal-of-care discussions. Therefore, there is an imperative need for concerted efforts toward seamless integration of PC.
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- Dong Hyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Medical Innovation, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Medical Innovation, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Palliative Care and Clinical Ethics, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Medical Innovation, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Han JH, Lee H, Kim JK, Yoo J, Park K, Jekarl DW, Kim Y. Clinical significance of decreased or loss of ABO blood group expression in acute myeloid leukaemia: A single-centre retrospective study. Vox Sang 2024; 119:353-362. [PMID: 38245834 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13585] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Decreased or loss of ABO blood group antigen expression has been observed in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients. We studied the clinical significance of this group in AML patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective, single-centre cohort study in which the data were retrieved from April 2009 to December 2019. A total of 1592 AML patients with normal ABO blood group antigen (Group I) and 65 patients of decreased or loss of ABO blood group antigen (Group II) group were enrolled. Data were collected at the time of initial admission for pathological diagnosis. To interrogate the underlying mechanism, publicly available The Cancer Genome Atlas AML data were downloaded. RESULTS Group II consisted of 3.9% (65/1657) of AML patients. The 90-day survival (D90) probability was higher for Group II with a mean survival of 86.4 days compared to 80.6 days for Group I (p = 0.047). Group II had higher haematocrit (28.6 vs. 27.4%) and lower d-dimer, fibrinogen degradation production and C-reactive protein. Publicly available data revealed that among 11 CpG methylation sites within the ABO gene, 4 sites with elevated methylation level were associated with improved D90 survival probability and demonstrated an inverse correlation with ABO gene expression. Lower expression of the ABO gene showed improved survival trends for D90 (p = 0.058) and 180-day survival (p = 0.072). CONCLUSION AML with decreased expression or loss of ABO blood group showed better early survival during D90. Transfusion support for this subgroup of AML patients should be meticulously performed considering serum typing.
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- Jay Ho Han
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Blood Bank Unit, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Blood Bank Unit, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Research and Development Institute for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Solves P, Marco-Ayala J, Sanz MÁ, Gómez-Seguí I, Balaguer-Roselló A, Facal A, Villalba M, Montoro J, Sanz G, de la Rubia J, Sanz J. Transfusion Burden in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation over Time: Experience from a Single Institution. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103467. [PMID: 37240573 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103467] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Transfusion plays a main role in supportive treatment for patients who receive an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In this study, we compare the transfusion requirements of patients undergoing different modalities of HSCT according to different time periods. The objective is to assess the evolution of HSCT transfusion requirements over time, from a single institution. METHODS The clinical charts and transfusion records of patients who underwent HSCT of different modalities at La Fe University Hospital during a twelve-year period were reviewed (2009-2020). For analysis, we divided the overall time into three periods: 1 from 2009 to 2012, 2 from 2013 to 2016 and 3 from 2017 to 2020. The study included 855 consecutive adult HSCT: 358 HLA-matched related donors (MRD), 134 HLA-matched unrelated donors (MUD), 223 umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) and 140 haploidentical transplants (Haplo-HSCT). RESULTS There were no significant differences in RBC and PLT requirements or transfusion independence among the three time periods for MUD and Haplo-HSCT. However, the transfusion burden increased significantly for MRD HSCT during the 2017-2020 period. CONCLUSION despite HSCT modalities having evolved and changed over time, overall transfusion requirements have not significantly decreased and continue to be a cornerstone of transplantation-supportive care.
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- Pilar Solves
- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Haematology Department, University Hospital "Morales Meseguer", 30007 Murcia, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Catholic University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Haematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en red Cancer, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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