Biomarkers of progressive multiple sclerosis decrease following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) has been increasingly used for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Existing data suggest that AHSCT might alter the natural course of multiple sclerosis (MS) and postpone or even prevent the occurrence of progressive MS. This study aimed to investigate whether three cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of progressive MS: Galectin-9, GDF-15, and YKL-40, were affected by treatment intervention with AHSCT for RRMS.

Methods

RRMS patients treated with AHSCT at Uppsala University Hospital between 2011 and 2018 were considered for participation and included if CSF samples from baseline and at least one follow-up were available. CSF from healthy volunteers was included as controls. Galectin-9 and

SUBMITTER: Erngren I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature