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Maqbool S, Baloch MF, Khan MAK, Khalid A, Naimat K. Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation conditioning regimens and chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy in various diseases. World J Transplant 2024; 14:87532. [PMID: 38576761 PMCID: PMC10989471 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v14.i1.87532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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Conditioning regimens employed in autologous stem cell transplantation have been proven useful in various hematological disorders and underlying malig nancies; however, despite being efficacious in various instances, negative consequences have also been recorded. Multiple conditioning regimens were extracted from various literature searches from databases like PubMed, Google scholar, EMBASE, and Cochrane. Conditioning regimens for each disease were compared by using various end points such as overall survival (OS), progression free survival (PFS), and leukemia free survival (LFS). Variables were presented on graphs and analyzed to conclude a more efficacious conditioning regimen. In multiple myeloma, the most effective regimen was high dose melphalan (MEL) given at a dose of 200/mg/m2. The comparative results of acute myeloid leukemia were presented and the regimens that proved to be at an admirable position were busulfan (BU) + MEL regarding OS and BU + VP16 regarding LFS. In case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), BU, fludarabine, and etoposide (BuFluVP) conferred good disease control not only with a paramount improvement in survival rate but also low risk of recurrence. However, for ALL, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy was preferred in the context of better OS and LFS. With respect to Hodgkin's lymphoma, mitoxantrone (MITO)/MEL overtook carmustine, VP16, cytarabine, and MEL in view of PFS and vice versa regarding OS. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients were administered MITO (60 mg/m2) and MEL (180 mg/m2) which showed promising results. Lastly, amyloidosis was considered, and the regimen that proved to be competent was MEL 200 (200 mg/m2). This review article demonstrates a comparison between various conditioning regimens employed in different diseases.
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- Shahzaib Maqbool
- Department of Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore 45000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Allama lqbal Medical College, Lahore 45000, Pakistan
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- Department of MedicineLiaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Karachi 43000, Pakistan
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Cao J, Pei R, Lu Y, Zheng Z, Yuan Z, Li D, Zhang P, Liu X, Chen D, Du X, Chen L, Li S, Ye P, Wang T. Fludarabine and antithymocyte globulin-based conditioning regimen combined with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide for haploidentical allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. Curr Res Transl Med 2023; 71:103360. [PMID: 36427418 DOI: 10.1016/j.retram.2022.103360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Relapse and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) are the important complications influencing mortality for patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). GVHD prophylaxis based on post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) or antithymocyte globulin (ATG) is widely used in haploidentical HSCT (haplo-HSCT). OBJECTIVE We developed a modified intensified conditioning regimen including fludarabine (Flu) and investigated the effect of ATG-PTCy combination on transplant outcomes in high-risk AML and MDS compared with those patients who received only ATG as GVHD prophylaxis. METHODS A total of 80 patients with high-risk AML and MDS were divided into two groups and assigned to one-to-one pairing. RESULTS The modified ATG-PTCy group had more infused mononuclear cells, CD34-positive cells and CD3-positive cells than those in the ATG group (P < 0.05). The amount of platelet transfusion was higher in the ATG group than the modified ATG-PTCy group [2 (range, 1-6) U vs 2 (range, 1-5) U, P = 0.005]. The median of platelet recovery was better in the modified ATG-PTCy group than in the ATG group (12 days vs 13 days,P = 0.041). The infection rates of bacteria, fungi and virus at 100 days after transplantation were similar in both groups. Compared with the ATG group, individuals who received the modified ATG-PTCy regimen had higher 2-year GVHD- and relapse-free survival(GRFS) [60.0% (95%CI, 44.9-75.1%) vs 34.8% (95%CI, 19.9-49.7%), P = 0.028]; lower 180-day incidence of II-IV acute GVHD (aGVHD) [15.0% (95%CI, 4.0-26.0%) vs 39.8% (95%CI, 23.9-55.7%), P = 0.029]; lower 1-year incidence of moderate to severe chronic GVHD (cGVHD) [2.9% (95%CI, 2.0-3.8%) vs 19.6% (95%CI, 5.3-33.9%), P = 0.039]; and without an increase in the 2-year cumulative incidence of relapse (CIR) [19.5% (95%CI, 6.6-32.4%) vs 30.4% (95%CI, 15.3-45.5%), P = 0.291]. CONCLUSIONS High-dose stem cells can promote blood cell implantation. The modified ATG-PTCy combination was associated with decreased risk of aGVHD and cGVHD, no increased risk of recurrence, and improved GRFS. It represents an effective strategy for high risk AML and MDS.
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- Junjie Cao
- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Shanghai Tissuebank Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tissuebank Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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Saraceni F, Scortechini I, Fiorentini A, Dubbini MV, Mancini G, Federici I, Colaneri FR, Lotito AF, Guerzoni S, Puglisi B, Olivieri A. Conditioning Regimens for Frail Patients with Acute Leukemia Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant: How to Strike Gently. Clin Hematol Int 2021; 3:153-160. [PMID: 34938987 PMCID: PMC8690700 DOI: 10.2991/chi.k.210731.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Despite the recent dramatic progress in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) therapy, allogeneic transplant remains a mainstay of treatment for patients with acute leukemia. The availability of novel compounds and low intensity chemotherapy regimens made it possible for a significant proportion of elderly and comorbid patients with AML or ALL to undergo curative treatment protocols. In addition, the expansion of donor availability and the recent dramatic progress in haploidentical stem cell transplant, allow the identification of an available donor for nearly every patient. Therefore, an increasing number of transplants are currently performed in elderly and frail patients with AML or ALL. However, allo-Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) in this delicate setting represents an important challenge, especially regarding the selection of the conditioning protocol. Ideally, conditioning intensity should be reduced as much as possible; however, in patients with acute leukemia relapse remains the major cause of transplant failure. In this article we present modern tools to assess the patient health status before transplant, review the available data on the outcome of frail AML an ALL patients undergoing allo-HSCT, and discuss how preparatory regimens can be optimized in this setting.
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- Francesco Saraceni
- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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Sapelli J, Filho JS, Matias Vieira GM, Moura FL, Germano JN, de Lima VCC. BuCyE can safely replace BEAM as a conditioning regimen for autologous stem cell transplantation in the treatment of refractory and relapsed lymphomas. Leuk Res 2021; 110:106689. [PMID: 34592699 DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2021.106689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hodgkin's (HL) and non-Hodgkin's (NHL) lymphomas have usually high cure rates. The standard of care for chemosensitive relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients is salvage chemotherapy followed by AHSCT. Due to carmustine and melphalan shortages, alternative pre-AHSCT conditioning regimens with similar tolerance and response were needed. OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy and toxicity profile between relapsed/refractory HL and NHL lymphomas given BEAM or BuCyE. METHODS A retrospective analyses of 122 patients in a Brazilian center was made. OS and PFS were calculated by Kaplan-Meier and compared by log rank. Toxicity and engraftment data were also compared. RESULTS Most clinical characteristics were similar between groups, although a higher frequency of grade ≥ 2 mucositis (p = .01) was seen in the BuCyE group. No significant difference in OS or PFS were observed between the groups. CONCLUSION BEAM and BuCyE are well tolerated with similar toxicity profiles and survival outcomes. Therefore, BuCyE conditioning regimen can be considered an alternative to BEAM.
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- Jaqueline Sapelli
- Department of Hematology, Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Hematology, Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Hematology, Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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Metheny L, Politikos I, Ballen KK, Rezvani AR, Milano F, Barker JN, Brunstein CG. Guidelines for Adult Patient Selection and Conditioning Regimens in Cord Blood Transplant Recipients with Hematologic Malignancies and Aplastic Anemia. Transplant Cell Ther 2021; 27:286-291. [PMID: 33836867 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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For cord blood transplantation (CBT), appropriate patient and conditioning regimen selection is necessary to achieve long-term disease-free survival. This review aims to provide comprehensive guidelines on these issues using evidence from the literature and experience at dedicated CBT centers. Topics include patient and disease characteristics that make CBT a good or poor choice and a review of outcomes in commonly used conditioning regimens in CBT. This is accompanied with recommendations on regimen intensity based on disease, organ function, and patient performance status and age. In addition, the use of antithymocyte globulin in CBT is discussed, as is the choice of conditioning in aplastic anemia patients who have access to acceptable CB units.
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- Leland Metheny
- Stem Cell Transplant Program, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- University of Virginia Cancer Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Division of Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Gunes AK, Dagdas S, Ceran F, Ucar MA, Falay M, Sunu C, Ayli M, Zengin N, Ozet G. Conditioning Regimens for Relapsed/Refractory Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: BEAM Versus High Dose ICE. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2021; 37:82-9. [PMID: 33707839 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-020-01317-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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There are different drug combinations and conditioning regimens in lymphoma transplants. However, no randomized data is available to demonstrate the superiority of any regimen and the optimal choice is unknown. In this analysis, we compared the efficacy, toxicity and the survival outcomes of the BEAM and the high dose ICE (hdICE) conditioning regimens in relapsed NHL and relapsed/refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma patients undergoing auto-SCT. 83 patients with relapsed/refractory HL or relapsed NHL who were treated with Auto-SCT between 2006 and 2016, were analyzed retrospectively. 52 patients (62.7%) received BEAM, while 31 patients (37.3%) received hdICE. Between two groups there is no significant difference in age, gender, diagnosis, disease stage, chemosensitivity, ECOG performance status, time from diagnosis to transplant, salvage regimens and previous lines of chemotherapy. After a median of 59-month follow-up, PFS and OS rates of both groups were similar (5-year PFS was 51.6% in BEAM group, 48.8% in hdICE group, p = 0.71; 5-year OS was 58% in BEAM group, 54.8% in hdICE group, p = 0.93). The median neutrophil (11 vs. 10 days, p = 0.06) and platelet engraftment (13 vs. 11 days, p = 0.01) was faster and demand of transfusions were lesser in hdICE group (p = 0.03). However, severe renal toxicity was significantly higher in hdICE group in our study (p = 0.01). hdICE conditioning regimen may be used as an alternative to BEAM, with similar survival outcomes and toxicity profile, especially transplant centers that experience some difficulties in the availability of the carmustine.
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Gavrilova T. Considerations for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in primary immunodeficiency disorders. World J Transplant 2019; 9:48-57. [PMID: 31392129 PMCID: PMC6682495 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v9.i3.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) result from inborn errors in immunity. Susceptibility to infections and oftentimes severe autoimmunity pose life-threatening risks to patients with these disorders. Hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) remains the only curative option for many. Severe combined immunodeficiency disorders (SCID) most commonly present at the time of birth and typically require emergent HCT in the first few weeks of life. HCT poses an unusual challenge for PIDs. Donor source and conditioning regimen often impact the outcome of immune reconstitution after HCT in PIDs. The use of matched or unmatched, as well as related versus unrelated donor has resulted in variable outcomes for different subsets of PIDs. Additionally, there is significant variability in the success of engraftment even for a single patient’s lymphocyte subpopulations. While certain cell lines do well without a conditioning regimen, others will not reconstitute unless conditioning is used. The decision to proceed with a conditioning regimen in an already immunocompromised host is further complicated by the fact that alkylating agents should be avoided in radiosensitive PIDs. This manuscript reviews some of the unique elements of HCT in PIDs and evidence-based approaches to transplant in patients with these rare and challenging disorders.
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- Tatyana Gavrilova
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10461, United States
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Maymani H, Lin P, Saliba RM, Popat U, Bashir Q, Shah N, Patel K, Parmar S, Kebriaei P, Hosing C, Ciurea S, Andersson B, Shpall E, Champlin R, Srour SA, Qazilbash MH. Comparison of Outcomes of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma Using Three Different Conditioning Regimens. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2019; 25:1039-1044. [PMID: 30639822 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) is a potentially curative therapy for patients with multiple myeloma, as it provides a graft-versus-myeloma effect alongside a myeloma-free graft. Although reduced-intensity conditioning regimens decrease nonrelapse mortality (NRM), there is a paucity of data with regard to the ideal conditioning regimen in myeloma. We conducted a retrospective comparison of 3 different preparative regimens used for allo-HCT for multiple myeloma at our institution in recent clinical trials: busulfan/fludarabine (BuFlu), fludarabine/melphalan 100 mg/m2 (FM100), and fludarabine/melphalan 140 mg/m2 (FM140). NRM, progression-free survival (PFS) at 3 years, and overall survival (OS) at 3 years were the primary endpoints. Secondary endpoints included time to engraftment, and the incidence of grades II through IV acute graft-versus-host disease and chronic graft-versus-host disease. A total of 73 patients received allo-HCT with these regimens. NRM at 3 years was seen in 3 (21%), 5 (28%), and 6 (24%) patients in the BuFlu, FM100, and FM140 groups, respectively. Three-year PFS in the BuFlu, FM100, and FM140 groups was 16% (hazard ratio [HR], 1.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.6 to 2.1), 26% (HR, 0.6; 95% CI, 0.3 to 1.2), and 11% (reference), respectively. Three-year OS in the BuFlu, FM100, and FM140 groups was 39% (HR, 1.1; 95% CI, 0.5 to 2.2), 43% (HR, 0.7; 95% CI, 0.3 to 1.4), and 32% (reference), respectively. High-risk cytogenetics and relapsed disease prior to allo-HCT were found to be independent predictors of inferior OS on multivariate analysis, with a HR of 2.1 (P = .02) and 2.6 (P = .004), respectively. In contrast, the preparative regimen did not emerge as a predictor of PFS or OS. Durable clinical remission can be achieved in 11% to 25% of patients with multiple myeloma with the use of allo-HCT without any significant difference in the safety or efficacy of the conditioning regimen. High-risk cytogenetics and relapsed disease prior to transplant were associated with inferior PFS and OS.
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- Hossein Maymani
- Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Giannotti F, Labopin M, Shouval R, Sanz J, Arcese W, Angelucci E, Sierra J, Santasusana JMR, Santarone S, Benedetto B, Rambaldi A, Saccardi R, Blaise D, Carella MA, Rocha V, Baron F, Mohty M, Ruggeri A, Nagler A. Haploidentical transplantation is associated with better overall survival when compared to single cord blood transplantation: an EBMT-Eurocord study of acute leukemia patients conditioned with thiotepa, busulfan, and fludarabine. J Hematol Oncol 2018; 11:110. [PMID: 30165887 PMCID: PMC6117895 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-018-0655-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Thiotepa-busulfan-fludarabine (TBF) is a widely used conditioning regimen in single umbilical cord blood transplantation (SUCBT). More recently, it was introduced in the setting of non-T cell depleted haploidentical stem cell transplantation (NTD-Haplo). Whether TBF based conditioning provides additional benefit in transplantation from a particular alternative donor type remains to be established. Methods This was a retrospective study based on an international European registry. We compared outcomes of de-novo acute myeloid leukemia patients in complete remission receiving NTD-Haplo (n = 186) vs. SUCBT (n = 147) following myeloablative conditioning (MAC) with TBF. Median follow-up was 23 months. Treatment groups resembled in baseline characteristics. Results SUCBT was associated with delayed engraftment and higher graft failure. In multivariate analysis no statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of acute or chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) (HR = 1.03, p = 0.92 or HR = 1.86, p = 0.21) and relapse incidence (HR = 0.8, p = 0.65). Non-relapse mortality (NRM) was significantly higher in SUCBT as compared to NTD-Haplo (HR = 2.63, p = 0.001); moreover, SUCBT did worse in terms of overall survival (HR = 2.18, p = 0.002), leukemia-free survival (HR = 1.94, p = 0.007), and GvHD relapse-free survival (HR = 2.38, p = 0.0002). Conclusions Our results suggest that TBF-MAC might allow for a potent graft-versus-leukemia, regardless of the alternative donor type. Furthermore, in patients receiving TBF-MAC, survival with NTD-Haplo may be better compared to SUCBT due to decreased NRM. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13045-018-0655-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Federica Giannotti
- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France.,Acute Leukemia Working Party EBMT Paris Office, Hospital Saint- Antoine, Paris, France
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- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 52621, Ramat-Gan, Israel. .,Dr. Pinchas Bornstein Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
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- Hospital Universitari y Politecnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain.,Instituto Carlos III, CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
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- Rome Transplant Network, ¨Tor Vergata¨ University of Rome, Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Policlinico Universitario Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology and transplant Unit, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Ospedale Civile, Dipartimento di Ematologia, Medicina Trasfusionale e Biotecnologie, Pescara, Italy
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- S.S.C.V.D Trapianto di Cellule Staminali A.O.U Citta della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Bergamo, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Cell Therapy and Transfusion Medicine Unit, Florence, Italy
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- Programme de Transplantation&Therapie Cellulaire, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Marseille, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- IRCCS, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Department of Hemato-Ooncology, Setm Cell Transplant Unit, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Eurocord, Hôpital Saint Louis, Université Paris-Diderot, Paris, France.,Department of Hematology, Churchill Hospital, NHS BT, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.,Serviço de Hematologia, Hemoterapia e Terapia Celular, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France.,Acute Leukemia Working Party EBMT Paris Office, Hospital Saint- Antoine, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France.,Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Piazza S Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Acute Leukemia Working Party EBMT Paris Office, Hospital Saint- Antoine, Paris, France.,Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 52621, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Frau J, Carai M, Coghe G, Fenu G, Lorefice L, La Nasa G, Mamusa E, Vacca A, Marrosu MG, Cocco E. Long-term follow-up more than 10 years after HSCT: a monocentric experience. J Neurol 2017; 265:410-416. [PMID: 29270686 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-017-8718-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is used in aggressive relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The multicentre studies and case series reported have relatively short follow-up. AIM To evaluate long-term effect and safety of HSCT in MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients referred to the MS centre of Cagliari and undergoing HSCT were included. Variations in relapses and EDSS before and after HSCT were evaluated by Wilcoxon test. A descriptive analysis was made for other clinical data. RESULTS Nine patients (female 6, males 3; 5 relapsing-remitting, 2 secondary progressive, 1 primary progressive, and 1 progressive relapsing) performed HSCT (1999-2006). The median follow-up was 11 years (11-18). Eight patients underwent aHSCT, seven using a low intensity conditioning regimen, and one an intermediate intensity. The primary progressive underwent allogeneic HSCT, due to onco hematological disease. The relapses number decreased in the 2 years following the procedure compared to the two preceding years (p = 0.041). New relapses or disease progressions were observed after a range of 7 (low intensity regimen)-118 (intermediate intensity) months. At last follow-up, the EDSS was stable in two patients, improved in two, and worse in five (maximum 2 EDSS in one patient). Six patients showed new lesions, and seven gadolinium-enhancing on brain MRI after a mean of 23.3 and 19.8 months, respectively. Two serious adverse events were reported: melanoma, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION Our results confirm in a long follow-up the efficacy of HSCT in reducing relapses and disability progression. The risk/benefit profile is better for intermediate intensity regimens.
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- Jessica Frau
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Bone Marrow Transplant Center, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Bone Marrow Transplant Center, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Multiple Sclerosis Center, ATS Sardegna, Ospedale Binaghi, University of Cagliari, Via Is Guadazzonis 2, 09126, Cagliari, Italy
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Green K, Pearce K, Sellar RS, Jardine L, Nicolson PLR, Nagra S, Bigley V, Jackson G, Dickinson AM, Thomson K, Mackinnon S, Craddock C, Peggs KS, Collin M. Impact of Alemtuzumab Scheduling on Graft-versus-Host Disease after Unrelated Donor Fludarabine and Melphalan Allografts. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2017; 23:805-812. [PMID: 28212937 PMCID: PMC6588535 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Alemtuzumab conditioning is highly effective at reducing the incidence of acute and chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) in reduced intensity fludarabine and melphalan transplantation with ciclosporin monotherapy. Less frequent and lower dose scheduling may be used with sibling donors but an optimal regimen for matched unrelated donors has not been defined. In this retrospective observational study of 313 patients, the incidence and severity of GVHD was compared in patients receiving the standard 100mg regimen (20mg on day -7 to -3), 60mg (30mg day -4 and -2) or 50mg (10mg on day -7 to -3). Patients treated with 100mg, 60mg or 50mg developed acute GVHD grade I-IV with an incidence of 74%, 65% and 64%, respectively, while 36%, 32% and 41% developed chronic GHVD. An excess of severe acute grade III/IV GVHD was observed in the 50mg cohort (15% vs. 2-6%; p = 0.016). The relative risk of severe acute grade GVHD remained more than three-fold higher in the 50mg cohort, compared with 100mg, after adjustment for differences in age, gender mismatch, CMV risk and diagnosis (p = 0.030). The findings indicate that 60mg doses of alemtuzumab is comparable to 100mg but lower dosing may increase the risk of severe grade GVHD.
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- Kile Green
- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Northern Centre for Bone Marrow Transplantation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Clinical Haematology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Northern Centre for Bone Marrow Transplantation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Northern Centre for Bone Marrow Transplantation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Centre for Clinical Haematology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Northern Centre for Bone Marrow Transplantation, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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Atilla E, Ataca Atilla P, Demirer T. A Review of Myeloablative vs Reduced Intensity/Non-Myeloablative Regimens in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantations. Balkan Med J 2017; 34:1-9. [PMID: 28251017 PMCID: PMC5322516 DOI: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2017.0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT) is a curative treatment option for both malignant and some benign hematological diseases. During the last decade, many of the newer high-dose regimens in different intensity have been developed specifically for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Today there are three main approaches used prior to allogeneic transplantation: Myeloablative (MA), Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) and Non-MA (NMA) regimens. MA regimens cause irreversible cytopenia and there is a requirement for stem cell support. Patients who receive NMA regimen have minimal cytopenia and this type of regimen can be given without stem cell support. RIC regimens do not fit the criteria of MA and NMA: the cytopenia is reversible and the stem cell support is necessary. NMA/RIC for Allo-HSCT has opened a new era for treating elderly patients and those with comorbidities. The RIC conditioning was used for 40% of all Allo-HSCT and this trend continue to increase. In this paper, we will review these regimens in the setting of especially allogeneic HSCT and our aim is to describe the history, features and impact of these conditioning regimens on specific diseases.
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- Erden Atilla
- Department of Hematology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Fang J, Zhang R, Wang H, Hong M, Wu Q, Nie D, You Y, Zhong Z, Li W, Hu Y, Xia L. Idarubicin-intensified BUCY2 conditioning regimen improved survival in high-risk acute myeloid, but not lymphocytic leukemia patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A retrospective comparative study. Leuk Res 2016; 46:61-8. [PMID: 27131062 DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2016.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The intensity of conditioning regimen is highly correlated with outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). We have previously reported that idarubicin (IDA) intensified BUCY2 regimen could reduce relapse and improve survival for high-risk hematological malignancies undergoing allo-HSCT. However, there is no published study comparing the efficacy of IDA-BUCY2 regimen for high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) versus acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). We further retrospectively compared therapeutic outcomes of intensified conditioning regimen on 140 high-risk AML and ALL patients in the data analyses. IDA 15mg/m(2)/d was administered by continuous infusion from day -11 to -9, followed by intravenous injection of busulfan (BU) (3.2mg/kg/d) from day -6 to -4, and intravenous injection of cyclophosphamide (CY) (1.8g/m(2)/d) from day -3 to -2 in IDA-BUCY2 regimen. For high-risk AML, cumulative probabilities of 3-year relapse rates in IDA-BUCY2 and traditional BUCY2 regimens were 16.9%, 43.3% (P=0.016). Cumulative probabilities of 3-year overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were 69.2% vs 44.0% (P=0.024), and 66.9% vs 38.2% (P=0.01). However, two regimens showed no significant differences for high-risk ALL. Multivariate analysis also indicated that IDA intensified BUCY2 conditioning was the favorable variable to reduce relapse and elevate survival for high-risk AML patients. In conclusion, IDA-BUCY2 regimen reduces relapse and improves survival for high-risk AML undergoing allo-HSCT, but not presenting uniform therapeutic effects for high-risk ALL.
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- Jun Fang
- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Allogeneic stem cell transplant remains the only curative option for β-thalassemia major. In patients with good risk features it is reasonable to anticipate a greater than 90% chance of a successful transplant outcome. The conventional risk stratification system has limitations and alternative systems are being explored to better identify subsets that require innovative approaches. Several novel regimens have been evaluated to reduce treatment-related morbidity and mortality. There remain challenges in improving the clinical outcome of high-risk patients. There are limited data on the role of splenectomy before transplantation or optimal posttransplant chelation and care of these patients.
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- Vikram Mathews
- Department of Haematology, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, TN 632004, India.
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- Department of Haematology, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, TN 632004, India
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Tata Medical Center, Rajarhat, Kolkata 700020, India
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Reece D, Song K, LeBlanc R, Mezzi K, Olujohungbe A, White D, Zaman F, Belch A. Efficacy and safety of busulfan-based conditioning regimens for multiple myeloma. Oncologist 2013; 18:611-8. [PMID: 23628980 PMCID: PMC3662853 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2012-0384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of B cells characterized by accumulation of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow. In the past 20 years, the use of high-dose therapies and novel agents has resulted in significant and meaningful improvements in survival. Autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) following a high-dose melphalan-conditioning regimen represents the standard of care for younger patients as well as older patients with a good performance status. A number of strategies have been proposed to improve the outcome of auto-SCTs, including the incorporation of new agents such as thalidomide, lenalidomide, and bortezomib into the induction regimen administered before auto-SCT; the administration of maintenance therapy after auto-SCT; the incorporation of novel agents into chemotherapeutic regimens after transplantation as consolidation therapy; and the use of reduced-intensity allogeneic transplantation after an initial autograft. Although these approaches have demonstrated some success in improving responses after auto-SCT, none of these strategies are curative. An additional strategy to improve outcomes after auto-SCT is to enhance the immediate pretransplant conditioning regimens by either increasing the dose of melphalan or by incorporating novel agents, such as busulfan. This literature review focuses on the efficacy and safety of busulfan-based conditioning regimens for auto-SCT in patients with multiple myeloma.
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- Donna Reece
- Princess Margaret Hospital, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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