HSCT Flashcards
Which cell are we interested in for HSCT?
Pluripotent stem cell (PPSC)
Transplant using OWN stem cells
autologous
Transplant using an outside source of stem cells
Allogeneic
Identical twin stem cell donor
syngeneic
What type of allogenic stem cell transplants sources are there?
Identical twin: syngeneic
Sibling: MSD
matched related: MRD
Unrelated: MUD
Haploidentical: haplo
T/F in autologous transplant HSCT is a cure
False!
Used as rescue therapy!
What type of transplant would be from a parent/donot to each other?
Haploidentical
Which type of HSCT is myeloablative?
autologous
T/F a transplant receipient stays at the hospital longer if they underwent autologous transpalnt
False
Allogenic: 3 week stay
Autologous: 3-4 week stay
Rationale for autologous transplant
Re-infusion of stem cells eliminates the dose limiting toxicity of myelosuppression
- use HD chemo to kill more cells!
T/F In autologous HSCT you ONLY use filgrastim prior to stem cell collection
False!
can use chemo + filgrastim
or each individually
T/F in autologous HSCT the stem cells must be fresh
False
Stem cells are frozen!
Rational for allogenic transplant
Provide functional new bone marrow
Graft vs tumor effect: conditioning provides initial immunosuppression
- asume most antitumor activity is derived from donor T cells
Allogeneic transplant gets its antitumor activity from what?
Donor T cells
T/F you do not use chemotherapy in a donor in allogeneic HSCT
True!
Not ethical!
only use filgrastim!
T/F In allogeneic HSCT stem cells must be fresh from the donor
true!
have 24 hours
Why is it important to find the perfect donor for HSCT?
- decreases risk of GVHD
- impact on survival
What is the most important factor in HSCT donation?
Having a good HLA match!
HLA-I cells are found where?
all nucleated cells
HLA-II cells are found where?
macrophages
B lymphocytes
activated T lymphocytes
How many HLA antigens does each person have?
8
4 from each parent
What is a perfect match for HSCT?
8/8 HLA
HLA mismatch correlates with what?
- risk of graft failure
- risk of GVHD
- survival
Which diesease states do you use autologous stem cell transplant?
Lymphomas
MM
Germ cell tumors
brain tumors- peds
Neuroblastoma-peds
Which disease states do you use allogeneic stem cell transplant?
Acute leukemia
Severe aplastic anemia
Sickle cell anemia
metabolic disorders- peds
SCID
Describe the timing of HSCT if you have high risk disease
- diagnosis
- chemo
- remission
- HSCT
Describe the timing of HSCT if you have a lower risk of disease
- diagnosis
- chemo
- remission
- wait and watch
T/F if you have SCID or metabolic disorders you can have HSCt before chemo
True!
What are the 3 phases of stem cell transplant?
Stem cell collection
Transplant
Post transplant
What 3 sites can you collect stem cells from?
peripheral blood
bone marrow
umbilical
What is the surrogate marker for stem cell collection?
CD34 antigen
Why do we care about the number of cells the recipient has prior to transplant?
correlated with recovery!
What is the minimum number of cells of the recipient prior to HSCT?
2 x 106 cells/kg
What is the target number of cells in the recipient prior to HSCT?
5 x 106 cells/kg
What is the main advantage of using stem cells from the bone marrow?
Decreased risk of chronic GVHD
Describe using stem cells from bone marrow
- general anesthesia
- takes 1-2 hours
- multiple aspirations from iliac crests: PAINFUL
- Large volume needed
- given to recipient after harvest
- longer time to engraft
What are some advantages of using stem cells from the peripheral blood?
- no general anesthesia
- small volume needed
- rapid engraftment
Describe using stem cells from the peripheral blood
- utilize mobilization techniques prior to harvest
- collection may be 3-5 hours per day
- may need multiple days
Which source of stem cells is preferred for autologou transplants and for most allogeneic transplants?
Peripheral blood
T/F using stem cells from the peripheral blood has a 2x higher risk of chronic GVHD
True
What does stem cell mobilization do?
What do you use?
Stimulates stem cell production
Use chemo, growth factors or both!
Who do you need to mobilize stem cells in?
Peripheral blood stem cell collection
What growth factors can be used in mobilization regimen of HSCT?
Filgrastim
Sargramostim
What is the most common chemo agent used in mobilization regimens for HSCT?
cyclophosphamide
When using filgrastim for mobilization, what side effects do you need to warn the patient about?
bone pain: try claritin
splenic enlargement: no vigorous activity
What factors influence mobilization?
- tumor infiltrate in BM
- fibrotic BM
- history of pelvic or abdominal irradiation
- marrow hypocellularity
- prior exp to SC toxins: alkylating agents, nitrosureas
- >70 yo
- baseline platelet <150k
- # of prior chemo regimens
- duration of exp to chemo
What drug inhibits the chemokine receptors that act as anchors stem cells to the marrow?
Plerixafor (Mozobil)
Who would you use plerixafor (Mozobil) in?
- failed prior mobilization attempt
- few PBSC after 3 days of GCSF
T/F when using plerixafor you do not continue using growth factors
False!
Continue morning growth factor doses!