Autograft immune effector cells and survival in autologous peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis F. Porrata
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Immune Effector ◽  
Effector Cells ◽  
Immune Effector Cells

scholarly journals Autologous Graft-versus-Tumor Effect: Reality or Fiction?

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis F. Porrata
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Immune Effector ◽  
Effector Cells ◽  
Autologous Graft ◽  
Graft Versus Tumor Effect

In contrast to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, the current dogma is not an evidence of graft-versus-tumor effect in autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; thus, it is assumed that autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation only relies on the high-dose chemotherapy to improve clinical outcomes. However, recent studies argue in favor of the existence of an autologous graft-versus-tumor without the detrimental complications of graft-versus-host disease due to the nonspecific immune response from the infused donor alloreactive immune effector cells in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Herein, this paper reviews the clinical evidence of an autologous graft-versus-tumor effect based on the autograft collected and infused host immune effector cells and host immunity recovery after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation affecting clinical outcomes in cancer patients.

Endothelial and Circulating Progenitor Cells in Hematological Diseases and Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (35) ◽  
pp. 4535-4544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalisa Ruggeri ◽  
Annalisa Paviglianiti ◽  
Fernanda Volt ◽  
Chantal Kenzey ◽  
Hanadi Rafii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Circulating Endothelial Cells ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Hematological Diseases

Background: Circulating endothelial cells (CECs), originated form endothelial progenitors (EPCs) are mature cells not associated with vessel walls and detached from the endothelium. Normally, they are present in insignificant amounts in the peripheral blood of healthy individuals. On the other hand, elevated CECs and EPCs levels have been reported in the peripheral blood of patients with different types of cancers and other diseases. Objective: This review aims to provide an overview on the characterization of CECs and EPCs, to describe isolation methods and to identify the potential role of these cells in hematological diseases and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods: We performed a detailed search of peer-reviewed literature using keywords related to CECs, EPCs, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and hematological diseases (hemoglobinopathies, hodgkin and non-hodgkin lymphoma, acute leukemia, myeloproliferative syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia). Results: CECs and EPCs are potential biomarkers for several clinical conditions involving endothelial turnover and remodeling, such as in hematological diseases. These cells may be involved in disease progression and in the neoplastic process. Moreover, CECs and EPCs are probably involved in endothelial damage which is a marker of several complications following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Conclusion: This review provides information about the role of CECs and EPCs in hematological malignancies and shows their implication in predicting disease activity as well as improving HSCT outcomes.

Alternative Donor Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Children with Severe Aplastic Anemia.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 4348-4348
Author(s):  
Meerim Park ◽  
Kyung Nam Koh ◽  
Keun Wook Bae ◽  
Mee Jeong Lee ◽  
Ho Joon Im ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Aplastic Anemia ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Matched Sibling

Abstract Abstract 4348 Background Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from matched sibling donor is the standard first-line treatment for children with severe aplastic anemia (SAA). However, the management of SAA lacking a suitable donor remains a great challenge. For those children, HSCT using unrelated donor or mismatched related donor could be a therapeutic alternative. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome in children with SAA who received HSCT from donors other than matched sibling. Patients and Method Between March 2003 and July 2009, 17 patients received HSCT from alternative donors (AD) at Asan Medical Center. We reviewed their medical records and analyzed their transplant-related parameters and outcome. Results Of a total of 17 patients, 11 were male and the median age at HSCT was 9.0 years, ranging from 3.0 to 16.7 years. Four patients had Fanconi anemia and 13 had acquired SAA including 2 who developed SAA after liver transplantation. Donors included unrelated bone marrow (U-BM) in 5, unrelated peripheral blood (U-PB) in 6, unrelated cord blood (U-CB) in 2 and related haploidentical peripheral blood (H-PB) in 4. Of 17 patients, 15 (88%) achieved sustained engraftment. Of 15 with engraftment, only 1 patient who received HSCT from U-CB died of severe GI GVHD and the other 14 patients remain on stable normal counts without transfusion support. All 2 patients (1 U-BM, 1 H-PB) who failed to engraft were dead despite DLI or 2nd HSCT. With a median follow-up of 31.9 months, the Kaplan-Meier estimated overall survival at 2 years was 76.6%. Conclusion In children with SAA, HSCT from AD including haploidentical family donor could be considered as a treatment option if the patients have no matched sibling donor. Given the limitation of this study such as small number of patients and short follow-up period, further trial will be necessary. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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