Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (1): 131-136.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.01.021

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Hematopoietic stem cells transplantation for the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma

Chen Yi ,Yang Ze-song, Chen Jian-bin   

  1. Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
  • Received:2012-05-06 Revised:2012-07-20 Online:2013-01-01 Published:2013-01-01
  • Contact: Chen Jian-bin, M.D., Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China Cqchenjianbin2007@126.com
  • About author:Chen Yi★, Studying for master’s degree, Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China marangel@126.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: In recent years, the morbidity of multiple myeloma is increased; however, this disease cannot be cured now. With the improvements in hematopoietic stem cells transplantation technology and clinical application of new drugs, as well as cell transplantation treatment combined with new drug application, multiple myeloma patients will have new hope in their lives.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the progress of refractory multiple myeloma treatment by hematopoietic stem cells transplantation combined with new drug therapy in recent years.
METHODS: A computer-based search was performed on PubMed database, ISI platform BP+Medline database, Wanfang database and VIP database for articles describing hematopoietic stem cells transplantation and immunoregulant, protease inhibitors combined cell transplantation published during January 1990-April 2012. Articles with obsolete and repeated contents were rejected.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 22 articles in Chinese and English were obtained after retrieval and screening. Analysis of retrieved articles shows that hematopoietic stem cells transplantation combined with new drug treatment strategy can greatly improve the effects of high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation treatment. Pre-transplantation induction with new drug application and post-transplantation maintenance with new drug can delay the progression and enhance the overall survival rates. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation therapy will achieve long-term molecular biological relief and therapeutic effects in multiple myeloma patients. The combination of a variety of treatment methods and the comparison between the advantages and disadvantages can help the clinicians to make better decision-making in practice according to real situation of the patients, and can satisfy the needs of patients.

Key words: stem cells, stem cell review, refractory multiple myelona, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, immunosuppressant, Bortezomib, treatment progress

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