iNKT cells in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

The introduction and evolution of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) could be traced back to 1950s, to the studies on interactions among irradiation, covering spleen and bone marrow from it and injection of bone marrow cells. Today, HSCT is considered a well-established, effective and promising means of therapy for various malignant and non-malignant medical conditions, both in chil...

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Accumulating evidence suggests that myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) underpin an immunological checkpoint that is activated during inflammation or "inflammatory-like" conditions like cancer. Here, we discuss the identification of MDSCs in patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and their potential as therapeutic targets or tools for improving the efficacy o...

ABO-Mismatched Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative option for a variety of malignant and non-malignant hematological and congenital diseases. Due to the fact that the human leukocyte antigen system is inherited independently of the blood group system, approximately 40-50% of all HSCTs are performed across the ABO blood group barrier. The expected immune-hematological conseq...

AB0-incompatible allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Malakoplakia After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

A 32-year-old woman named A.C. was diagnosed five years ago with stage IIIB nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Following initial chemotherapy, she had refractory disease as evidenced by hypermetabolic activity on positron-emission tomography (PET) scan. A.C. was treated with a short course of salvage chemotherapy, stem cell collection, and autologous HSCT about 11 months after initial di...