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High-dose melphalan treatment following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation restores immune reconstitution and hematopoiesis in multiple myeloma patients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the recovery of immune function and restoration of blood cell production in multiple myeloma patients treated with high-dose melphalan after auto-HSCT.

March 4, 2026Open Access

Identification of immune reconstitution and hematopoiesis restoration by scRNA-seq in bone marrow of multiple myeloma patients treated with high-dose melphalan following auto-HSCT

QLQ. LiTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital YWYaling WangTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital HYHongfeng YuanTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital

Key Points

This research aims to explore the recovery of immune function and restoration of blood cell production in multiple myeloma patients treated with high-dose melphalan after auto-HSCT.
Utilized single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze bone marrow samples.
Examined immune cell populations and hematopoietic recovery post-treatment.
Compared results from multiple myeloma patients and established reference profiles.
Identified significant immune reconstitution in patients' bone marrow samples.
Demonstrated restoration of hematopoiesis with increased blood cell types post-treatment.
Revealed distinct cellular responses associated with successful high-dose melphalan therapy.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal plasma cell malignancy that arises within the bone marrow (BM), leading to disruptions in normal hematopoiesis, immune dysfunction, osteolytic bone lesions, anemia, and renal impairment11. Despite the significant advances in treatment, such as proteasome

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