[Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation combined with imatinib for treatment of Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia]

Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2010 Feb;18(1):173-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The study was purposed to explore the efficacy of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) combined with Imatinib for treatment of Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph(+)ALL) patients. From 2007 to 2008, 3 patients with Ph(+)ALL were treated with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and Imatinib, and the follow-up ended at Oct 21(st) 2009. 1 patient received HSCT from matched sibling donor and 2 patients from haploidentical related donors. All 3 patients achieved complete remission before transplantation and were treated with Imatinib for distinct time at different periods before and/or after transplantation. The level of bcr/abl mRNA was monitored using real-time PCR. The results showed that all 3 patients achieved stable engraftments without severe transplantation related complications. The level of bcr/abl mRNA declined and achieved zero level finally. In conclusion, the allo-HSCT combined with Imatinib is an effective therapy regimen for Ph(+)ALL patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Benzamides
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Male
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / therapy*
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate