New insight into pathophysiology and treatment of GVHD
New insight into pathophysiology and treatment of GVHD
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10.7889/tct-22-001
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2022
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Takahide Ara;D. Hashimoto
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作者:
Takahide Ara;D. Hashimoto
The expression of tight junction molecules such as claudin-4 are also reduced in GVHD, resulting in disruption of intestinal epithelial barrier function. GLP-2 enhances the expression of claudin-4 and possibly improves the intestinal barrier function in GVHD. DAMP, damage-associated molecular pattern; GLP-2, Glucagon-like peptide 2; IFN-γ, interferon-γ; 3 molecular pattern; Abstract Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD)is a potentially life-threatening complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-SCT); GVHD prophylaxis using immunosuppressants, such as calcineurin inhibitors, is essential for the success of allo-SCT. However, profound immunosuppression can lead to tumor relapse and infectious complications. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a novel management strategy that does not rely on immunosuppressants for GVHD. Emerging evidence has demonstrated that there are tissue-specific mechanisms that maintain tissue homeostasis against damage caused by immune response and inflammation. These mechanisms are disrupted after allo-SCT due to conditioning regimens and/or GVHD. Moreover, it is also suggested that the impairment of these mechanisms may lead to the development, exacerbation, and refractoriness of GVHD. In this review, we summarize recent findings pertaining to tissue-intrinsic mechanisms that maintain tissue homeostasis, with a focus on the intestine.(Japanese Journal of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy 11(2): 90—100, 2022.)