Hematopoietic stem cell mobilization with agents other than G-CSF

Methods Mol Biol. 2012:904:49-67. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-943-3_4.

Abstract

Hematopoietic stem and progenitor mobilization has revolutionized the field of hematopoietic transplantation. Currently, hematopoietic grafts acquired from the peripheral blood of patients or donors treated with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) are the preferred source for transplantation. G-CSF mobilization regimens, however, are associated with known morbidities and a significant number of normal donors and patient populations fail to mobilize sufficient numbers of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for transplantation, necessitating the need for non-G-CSF mobilization strategies. Mechanistic studies evaluating hematopoietic bone marrow niche interactions have uncovered novel agents with the capacity for hematopoietic mobilization. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of mobilizing agents, other than G-CSF, and experimental procedures and technical aspects important to evaluate and define their hematopoietic mobilizing activities alone and in combination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Benzylamines
  • Blood Component Removal / methods
  • Cyclams
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / administration & dosage
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / pharmacology
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization / methods*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells / drug effects
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Stem Cell Niche / drug effects
  • Stem Cell Niche / physiology

Substances

  • Benzylamines
  • Cyclams
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
  • plerixafor