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Observational studyChinese medical journal2026

Recipient-derived vs. donor-derived CAR-T-cell therapy in relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients after transplantation: A multi-center retrospective study.

Lichao Liu, Yongxian Hu, Ruihao Huang, Yuhua Li, Sanfang Tu, Shangjun Chen, Hai Yi, Qiuying Gao, Jian Zhou, Xu Tan and 3 more

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Lichao LiuMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
Yongxian HuBone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China.
Ruihao HuangMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
Yuhua LiDepartment of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280, China.
Sanfang TuDepartment of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280, China.
Shangjun ChenDepartment of Hematology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
Hai YiDepartment of Hematology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, People's Liberation Army, Chengdu, Sichuan 610083, China.
Qiuying GaoDepartment of Hematology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, China.
Jian ZhouDepartment of Haematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan 450008, China.
Xu TanMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
Cheng ZhangMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
Xiaoqi WangMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
Xi ZhangMedical Center of Hematology, Institute of Science Innovation for Blood Ecology and Intelligent Cells, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells have been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). T cells for CAR-T therapy can be derived from the peripheral blood (recipient) of the patient or donor. Despite having identical genomes, the different maturation environments of these T cells can lead to functional differences. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of CAR-T cells derived from these two sources.

methodsThis multicenter, retrospective cohort study collected clinical data from 36 patients who experienced B-ALL relapse after allo-HSCT and received CD19 CAR-T cell therapy between January 2016 and October 2023 across seven centers. The primary endpoint was complete remission (CR)/CR with an incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi) rate at 28 days post-CAR-T cell infusion. Secondary endpoints included the 2-year overall survival (OS) rate, 2-year event-free survival (EFS) rate, incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), cytokine release syndrome (CRS), and CAR-T cell-related encephalopathy syndrome (CRES).

resultsA retrospective analysis was performed on 36 patients: 12 in the recipient group and 24 in the donor group. The recipient and donor groups showed no statistically significant differences in CR/CRi rates (83.3% vs. 100.0%, P = 0.105), 2-year EFS rates (50.8% vs. 51.6%, P = 0.617), or 2-year OS rates (49.5% vs. 63.6%, P = 0.215). In addition, the incidences of GVHD, CRS, and CRES did not significantly differ between the two groups. Further analysis within the donor group revealed 12 matched sibling donors (MSDs) and 12 haploidentical donors (HIDs). The 2-year EFS rate was statistically significantly greater in the HID group than in the MSD group (75.0% vs. 30.7%, P = 0.043), whereas no significant differences were observed in the CR/CRi rates, 2-year OS, or the incidence of GVHD, CRS, and CRES between these subgroups.

conclusionsBoth recipient-derived and donor-derived CD19 CAR-T cell therapies are effective treatment options for B-ALL relapsed post-allo-HSCT patients. HID-derived CAR-T cells offer a longer EFS and may be considered the optimal choice.

trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry, No. ChiCTR2400085297.

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Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationImmunotherapy, AdoptivePrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleGraft vs Host DiseaseHumansMaleMiddle AgedReceptors, Chimeric AntigenRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultReceptors, Chimeric AntigenAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationB-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaChimeric antigen receptor TGraft-versus-leukemiaHaploidentical donorMatched sibling donor

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PMID41384350
PMCPMC13485847

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