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ArticleCurrent stem cell research & therapy2025

Umbilical Cord Blood and UC-MSCs Combined with Low-Dose Immunosuppressant in the Treatment of Elderly Patients with Pure Red Cell Aplastic: A Case Series.

Wei-Wei Zhu, Sujing Zhuang, Zhe Yu, Xin Li, Tian-Jie Han, Yue Ma, Li-Jun Li, Zhi-Rui Zhao

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Wei-Wei ZhuDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Sujing ZhuangShandong Qilu Stem Cell Engineering Co.LTD, Jinan, 250102, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0448-181X
Zhe YuDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Xin LiDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Tian-Jie HanDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Yue MaDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Li-Jun LiDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.
Zhi-Rui ZhaoDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, 250031, China.

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Abstract

introductionAt present, cyclosporine (CsA) is the first-line treatment for Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA), but CsA administration can be associated with a number of side effects due to its high toxicity. Therefore, it is urgent to explore a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients who cannot be treated with conventional doses of CsA, especially those with multiple complications. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT) for PRCA is a promising treatment, but reports of using umbilical cord blood (UCB) are very rare. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, UCB and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) combined with low-dose CsA (1-3mg/kg/d) were used to treat 3 elderly patients who were diagnosed with PRCA combined with multiple complications in heart, lung, and renal. The treatments were successful without complications, and 12 months after stem cell infusion, the blood tests of the patients came normal. Moreover, the function of the liver, heart, and kidney continued to be stable.

conclusionThis report provides an effective regimen of using UCB and UC-MSCs combined with low-dose CsA (1-3 mg/kg/d) to treat PRCA, especially for elderly patients with multiple complications who cannot use the conventional dosage.

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Cord Blood Stem Cell TransplantationCyclosporineFetal BloodImmunosuppressive AgentsMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationRed-Cell Aplasia, PureAgedAged, 80 and overHumansMaleCyclosporineImmunosuppressive Agentscord bloodcyclosporine Aelderly patients.immunotherapymesenchymal stem cellsPure red cell aplasia

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PMCPMC12246739

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