RESUMO
Daratumumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against the transmembrane glycoprotein CD38 expressed on plasma cells and lymphoplasmocytes, with a proven efficacy in multiple myeloma. Here we show its clinical efficacy in a patient with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) relapsed after multiple lines of therapy. CAD is caused by cold reactive autoantibodies that induce complement mediated hemolysis and peripheral circulatory symptoms. The disease is also characterized by the presence of monoclonal IgM gammopathy and of a lymphoid bone marrow infiltration that benefits from B-cell targeting therapies (i.e., rituximab) but also from plasma cell directed therapies, such as proteasome inhibitors. In the patient described, we also show that daratumumab therapy influenced the dynamics of several immunoregulatory cytokine levels (IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, IFN-γ, TNF-α, TGF-ß) indicating an immunomodulatory effect of the drug beyond plasma cell depletion. In addition, we provide a literature review on the use of daratumumab in autoimmune conditions, including multi-treated and refractory patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (both CAD and warm forms), Evans syndrome (association of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytopenia) and non-hematologic autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Assuntos
Anemia Hemolítica Autoimune/tratamento farmacológico , Anticorpos Monoclonais/uso terapêutico , Fatores Imunológicos/uso terapêutico , Anemia Hemolítica Autoimune/imunologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
There is growing interest in the contribution of the marrow niche to the pathogenesis of bone marrow failure syndromes, i.e., aplastic anemia (AA) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs). In particular, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that contribute to the organization and function of the hematopoietic niche through their repopulating and supporting abilities, as well as immunomodulatory properties. The latter are of great interest in MDSs and, particularly, AA, where an immune attack against hematopoietic stem cells is the key pathogenic player. We, therefore, conducted Medline research, including all available evidence from the last 10 years concerning the role of MSCs in these two diseases. The data presented show that MSCs display morphologic, functional, and genetic alterations in AA and MDSs and contribute to immune imbalance, ineffective hematopoiesis, and leukemic evolution. Importantly, adoptive MSC infusion from healthy donors can be exploited to heal the "sick" niche, with even better outcomes if cotransplanted with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells. Finally, future studies on MSCs and the whole microenvironment will further elucidate AA and MDS pathogenesis and possibly improve treatment.
Assuntos
Anemia Aplástica/imunologia , Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/imunologia , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/imunologia , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/imunologia , Anemia Aplástica/patologia , Anemia Aplástica/terapia , Hematopoese/imunologia , Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/patologia , Humanos , Imunomodulação/imunologia , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/patologia , Síndromes Mielodisplásicas/terapia , Nicho de Células-Tronco/genéticaRESUMO
Iron overload (IO) is poorly investigated in the congenital haemolytic anaemias (CHAs), a heterogeneous group of rare inherited diseases encompassing abnormalities of the erythrocyte membrane and metabolism, and defects of the erythropoiesis. In this study we systematically evaluated routine iron parameters and cardiac and hepatic magnetic resonance imaging, together with erythropoietin, hepcidin, non-transferrin bound iron (NTBI), and cytokine serum levels in patients with different CHAs. We found that 40% of patients had a liver iron concentration (LIC) >4 mg Fe/g dry weight. Hepatic IO was associated with ferritin levels (P = 0·0025), transferrin saturation (TfSat, P = 0·002) and NTBI (P = 0·003). Moreover, ferritin >500 µg/l plus TfSat >60% was demonstrated as the best combination able to identify increased LIC, and TfSat alteration as more important in cases with discordant values. Possible confounding factors, such as transfusions, hepatic disease, metabolic syndrome and hereditary haemochromatosis-associated mutations, had negligible effects on IO. Erythropoietin and hepcidin levels were increased in CHAs compared with controls, correlating with LIC and ferritin, respectively. Regarding cytokines, γ-interferon (IFN-γ) was increased, and both interleukin 6 and IFN-γ levels positively correlated with ferritin and hepcidin levels. Overall, these findings suggest the existence of a vicious cycle between chronic haemolysis, inflammatory response and IO in CHAs.
Assuntos
Anemia Hemolítica Congênita , Ferritinas/sangue , Hepcidinas/sangue , Interferon gama/sangue , Interleucina-6/sangue , Sobrecarga de Ferro , Transferrina/metabolismo , Adolescente , Adulto , Anemia Hemolítica Congênita/sangue , Anemia Hemolítica Congênita/complicações , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Sobrecarga de Ferro/sangue , Sobrecarga de Ferro/etiologia , Masculino , Valor Preditivo dos TestesRESUMO
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in Western Countries and has been found related to autoimmune and hematologic disease incidence and clinical course. We evaluated vitamin D levels, vitamin D receptor (VDR) and T helper (Th)1, Th2 and Th17 immunomodulatory cytokines in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP, N=44), primary autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA, n=35), Evans' syndrome (n=5) and chronic idiopathic neutropenia (CIN, n=19) and also tested vitamin D effect on the in vitro production of anti-erythrocyte autoantibodies. 25-OH-vitamin D levels were significantly lower and vitamin D receptor higher in patients than in controls. Among ITP cases, those with very low vitamin D levels displayed reduced platelet counts, irrespective of the bleeding history. In AIHA patients, LDH values negatively correlated with vitamin D levels in mixed forms, and reticulocyte counts were positively related with vitamin D. Considering treatment, AIHA patients who had been treated with 2 therapy lines or more showed lower mean 25-OH-vitamin D levels than those untreated or treated with one line of therapy only. IL-6, IL-10, IL-17 and IFN-γ levels were higher in patients versus controls, whereas TNF-α was significantly reduced. Finally, vitamin D at concentrations of 10, 20, and 40ng/mL reduced the in vitro production of anti-erythrocyte autoantibodies both in pokeweed-stimulated and unstimulated cultures. In conclusion, vitamin D is reduced in autoimmune cytopenias and correlate with disease severity, supporting its possible protective role against the development of autoimmunity. Literature review showed vitamin D deficiency reports both in onco- and in non onco-hematologic diseases with a relationship with disease severity/activity in myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms, as well as in sickle cell disease. Supplementation has produced weak results in autoimmune and hematologic diseases, and further studies are needed.