Improved Transplant Outcomes With Alternative Donors in Myelofibrosis: A 20-Year Japanese Registry Analysis of Donor Sources and the Impact of Ruxolitinib
This study of 308 myelofibrosis patients shows that in recent years (2013–2019), alternative donors (mismatched unrelated donors and cord blood) achieved survival rates comparable to HLA-matched donors—a significant improvement compared to earlier years (2000–2012) when outcomes differed substantially. Ruxolitinib showed significant benefits in older patients (≥ 57), particularly with mismatched unrelated donors. Cord blood transplantation outcomes improved with MMF-based GVHD prophylaxis. These findings suggest optimized strategies combining both age-specific and donor-specific approaches can maximize transplant success in myelofibrosis patients.
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The American Journal of Hematology offers extensive coverage of experimental and clinical aspects of blood diseases in humans and animal models. The journal publishes original contributions in both non-malignant and malignant hematological diseases, encompassing clinical and basic studies in areas such as hemostasis, thrombosis, immunology, blood banking, and stem cell biology. Clinical translational reports highlighting innovative therapeutic approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases are actively encouraged.The American Journal of Hematology features regular original laboratory and clinical research articles, brief research reports, critical reviews, images in hematology, as well as letters and correspondence.