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ArticleClinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico2025

Therapeutic efficacy of rituximab combined with cyclosporin A on B-cell dysregulation in chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Xiang-Jun Fu, Can Meng, Li Guo, Li-E Lin

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Article in Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Xiang-Jun FuDepartment of Hematology, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, NO.19 Xiuhua Road, Xiuying District, Haikou, 570311, Hainan Province, China.
Can MengDepartment of Hematology, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, NO.19 Xiuhua Road, Xiuying District, Haikou, 570311, Hainan Province, China.
Li GuoDepartment of Hematology, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, NO.19 Xiuhua Road, Xiuying District, Haikou, 570311, Hainan Province, China.
Li-E LinDepartment of Hematology, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, NO.19 Xiuhua Road, Xiuying District, Haikou, 570311, Hainan Province, China. linlielln@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-6906-016X

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Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China No.820MS137
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Abstract

objectiveChronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a significant complication following allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, often necessitating therapeutic interventions such as rituximab (RTX) and cyclosporin A (CsA). This study aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which RTX and CsA jointly address B-cell dysregulation in cGVHD, providing a theoretical foundation and scientific rationale for the treatment and prognostic evaluation of this condition.

methodsA total of 30 cGVHD mouse models were established by subjecting recipient mice to total body irradiation followed by injection of a mixed suspension of bone marrow cells and splenocytes from donor mice. From Day 2 to Day 29 post-model establishment, the mice received subcutaneous administration of RTX and CsA. Throughout the study, body weight, clinical cGVHD scores, and survival rates were monitored. Blood samples were collected via the orbital venous plexus. Serum levels of B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and pro-inflammatory factors were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the ratio of regulatory B cells (Bregs) in the blood sample was assessed via flow cytometry.

resultsMice with cGVHD exhibited a 14.5% decrease in body weight, elevated clinical scores, and more severe symptoms compared to the control group. Notably, all mice in both the cGVHD and control groups survived until the conclusion of the study. Induction of cGVHD resulted in B-cell dysregulation, evidenced by elevated serum BAFF levels and a decreased proportion of Bregs. However, treatment with RTX combined with CsA ameliorated B-cell dysregulation and significantly reduced serum levels of pro-inflammatory factors in cGVHD mice, with decreases of 39.78% in TNF-α and 37.89% in IL-6.

conclusionThe combination of RTX and CsA effectively mitigates B-cell dysregulation in cGVHD, thereby reducing the severity and progression of the disease.

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B-LymphocytesCyclosporineGraft vs Host DiseaseImmunosuppressive AgentsRituximabAnimalsB-Cell Activating FactorB-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryChronic DiseaseDisease Models, AnimalDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLB-Cell Activating FactorCyclosporineImmunosuppressive AgentsRituximabBBAFFBregs cellsCell abnormalityChronic graftCyclosporin AHost diseaseInflammatory factorsProRituximabVersus

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