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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2023

Monitoring of strength, inflammation and muscle function in allogenic stem-cell transplantation patients - a pilot study for novel biomarker and risk stratification determination.

Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Elena Moebes, Lucas John, Verena Wais, Donald Bunjes, Elisa Sala, Jürgen Michael Steinacker, Johannes Kirsten

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Factors affecting pretransplant muscle strength in allogeneic stem cell transplant candidates prior transplantation.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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Sebastian Viktor Waldemar SchulzDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Daniel Alexander BizjakDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Elena MoebesDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Lucas JohnDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Verena WaisUnit for Allogenic Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants, Ulm University Hospital, Clinic for Internal Medicine III, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm, Germany.
Donald BunjesUnit for Allogenic Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants, Ulm University Hospital, Clinic for Internal Medicine III, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm, Germany.
Elisa SalaUnit for Allogenic Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants, Ulm University Hospital, Clinic for Internal Medicine III, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm, Germany.
Jürgen Michael SteinackerDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.
Johannes KirstenDivision of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Low aerobic capacity is associated with an increased mortality risk in allogenic stem-cell transplantation (alloSCT) patients, but currently used risk scores in the pre-transplantation workup are still underestimating physical activity as a prognostic factor. Aim: To examine the physical condition, muscle function, blood inflammation and training adherence of alloSCT patients during inpatient time to identify potential biomarkers associated with development of myopathy and sarcopenia. Methods: Patients undergoing alloSCT were examined at four time points (T0: before alloSCT; T Results: 26 of 35 included patients (4 females; age 55.58 ± 12.32 years; BMI 24.70 ± 3.27 kg/m Conclusion: Allogeneic stem-cell transplantation is associated with immune system vulnerability due to conditioning, increased inflammation and fatigue, and loss of muscle strength and function. In addition to hsCRP, Kynurenine seems to be a reliable biomarker to monitor acute and regenerative inflammation status of alloSCT patients, while Musclin and Galectin-3 may be added to physiological assessment regarding myopathy and sarcopenia. Grip strength and daily activity level should be documented by professionals to identify risk patients early and support them with optimal (exercise) therapy.

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Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationMuscular DiseasesSarcopeniaAdultAgedBiomarkersC-Reactive ProteinFatigueFemaleGalectin 3HumansInflammationKynurenineMiddle AgedMusclesPilot ProjectsBiomarkersC-Reactive ProteinGalectin 3KynurenineTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaallogenic stem-cell transplantationfatigueinflammatory biomarkersmotor skillsphysical activity

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PMCPMC10225503

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