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Calcineurin phosphatase inhibitor (inhibits T-lymphocyte signal transduction and IL-2 transcription) ( 165, 228). In view of the especially high risk of encapsulated bacterial infection in cGvHD, all patients with cGvHD should receive vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae (level B-1) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (level A-ll) ( 243, 249, 254). Conjugate vaccines, which also achieve good vaccination success in infants, are preferred ( 7, 254). Abu-Dalle et al. published a systematic review of the literature in 2014 including 9 studies (1 randomised trial) of ECP for cGvHD in 323 patients aged 1.4–67 years. In a pooled analysis, the ORR for cGvHD overall was 64% (95% confidence interval [CI], 47–79%) and the proportion of patients with CR in various organs was 26% (95% CI, 5–55%). The ORR for skin manifestations was 71% (95% CI, 57–84%), for gut it was 62% (95% CI, 21–94%), for liver it was 58% (95% CI, 27–86%), for oral mucosa it was 63% (95% CI, 43–81%), for the musculoskeletal system it was 45% (95% CI, 18–74%) and for the lung it was 15% (95% CI, 0–50%) ( 224). The majority of reported paediatric data are predominantly derived from non-randomised, single-centre or retrospective studies and are summarised in Table 6. Treatment schedules and durations of ECP for paediatric cGvHD management vary but most often involve two procedures applied every other week. The optimal approach has not been established yet. High incidence of infection. Phase 3 REACH3 study: ( 197) significantly greater ORR compared to best available therapy (49.7 vs. 25.6%) at week 24. The most common adverse events were anaemia (29.1%), thrombocytopenia (21.2%), hypertension (15.8%), and pyrexia (15.8%). Cooke et al. ( 8) has proposed a triphasic model of cGvHD pathogenesis which involves: (i) acute inflammation with tissue injury and vascular inflammation (which may be subclinical); (ii) dysregulated immunity, thymic damage and dysfunction with the transition to chronic inflammation; followed by (iii) dysfunctional tissue repair resulting in the deposition of collagen and development of fibrosis. Recently, major advances in cGvHD research have been made but these are largely based on murine models that do not reflect the whole clinical spectrum of human cGvHD ( 10).

For a risk-adapted, individualised approach to cGvHD management, not only the risk of relapse and infectious complications but additionally details of the pharmacological immunosuppression at onset of cGvHD may be considered (the intensity of any ongoing immunosuppression or time since termination of immunosuppression). Furthermore, the risk factors for cGvHD associated with poor prognosis (i.e., lung involvement, gastrointestinal involvement, hyperbilirubinaemia, thrombocytopenia and progressive onset) and the patient's general condition (Karnofsky/Lansky score) ( 91) may be of help to calibrate the intensity of first-line treatment. National and International indices have been mentioned in the relevant chapters for better understanding. Cisplatin-based NAC is the treatment recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the European Association of Urology (EAU) for patients with MIBC (cT2-4a or positive lymph nodes, N1) and fit for cisplatin ( 6, 7). Compared with RC alone, neoadjuvant cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy has improved overall survival (OS) and lowered the risk of recurrence. The clinical benefits of NAC in MIBC have been highlighted by several randomized phase III studies, although the ideal NAC regimen has not yet been established ( 8– 10). Cisplatin-based NAC was first tested in the 1980s as a potential treatment strategy for MIBC. NAC based on methotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin and cisplatin (MVAC) was administered to 30 MIBC patients treated with RC, achieving a 33% pathologic complete response (pCR) and 17% disease downstaging to

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ALL, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; cGvHD, chronic graft- vs.-host disease; CML, chronic myeloid leukaemia; CNI, calcineurin inhibitor; CR, complete response; CsA, cyclosporine A; ECP, extracorporeal photopheresis; GI, gastrointestinal; JAK, Janus kinase; MMF, mycophenolate mofetil; mTOR, mammalian target of rapamycin; N, number of patients; ORR, overall response rate; PDGFR, platelet-derived growth factor receptor; PR, partial response; SR, steroid refractory; TGFβ, tumour growth factor β. Importantly, ECP is not associated with an increased risk of infectious complications, likely because it spares antigen-specific activity against novel and recall antigens. Further benefits are the potential preservation of the GvL effect and—in contrast to systemic immunosuppressive treatment—the absence of metabolic or toxic side effects ( 222, 223). Underlying disease and age can also affect cGvHD risk. Zecca et al. reported in 2002 a higher incidence of cGvHD in patients with malignant (35%) vs. non-malignant (13%) diseases in a retrospective analysis of 696 children. Furthermore, the lowest incidence of cGvHD (9%) was described for children <2 years of age, and the highest (44%) for patients >15 years of age ( 24). Likewise, Qayed et al. found in a retrospective analysis of 476 paediatric ALL patients after matched sibling donor (MSD) BM HSCT during the years 2000 to 2013 a cumulative incidence of cGvHD of 16%; a lower risk of cGvHD was observed for the age group 2 −12 years in comparison to patients >12 years old ( 25). A retrospective, single-centre analysis of 146 children with malignant and non-malignant diseases transplanted at the St. Anna Children's Hospital, Vienna, between 2004 and 2012 revealed a cumulative incidence of reclassified NIH-defined cGvHD (2005 criteria) of 18% and 21% at 1 and 3 years post HSCT, respectively. A multivariate analysis identified donor age >5 years as risk factor for the development of cGvHD but there was no association between recipient age and cGvHD risk (Lawitschka et al., unpublished data). One of the most recent prospective multicentre studies of paediatric cGvHD, by Cuvelier et al., indicated an incidence of 21% of accurately assessed NIH-defined cGvHD in 243 paediatric patients with various malignant and non-malignant diseases undergoing a range of transplant procedures. Recipients ≥12 years of age were at higher risk for cGvHD in comparison to younger patients, and de novo cGvHD occurred almost exclusively in patients ≥12 years, indicating a crucial role of aGvHD in the pathogenesis of cGvHD in infants ( 14). Mastering numerical and objectives of Physics for Class 10, 2nd edition is a thoroughly revised book based on latest CBSE syllabus. It aims to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills of students that would enable them to score well in all the examinations conducted in the descriptive and objective assessment format. This book is one of its kind providing 12 chapters including key concepts and formulae with solved examples to build logical understanding and confidence in students. Chapter is equipped with exercises asking questions such as multiple choice, match the items, fill in the blanks, True and false statements along with their hints and solution. Apart from students of Class IX, this book will also be useful for students preparing for competitive examinations, such as NTSE, NDA, Physics Olympiads, medical and engineering entrance examinations. It is important to recognise that the complete management of cGvHD includes optimal supportive care. During cGvHD, patients are immunocompromised due to both immunosuppressive medication and immune dysregulation by cGvHD itself. The prolonged use of immunosuppressants in cGvHD is common (with only 18% of patients being off immunosuppressive therapy after 2 years in a combined paediatric/adult study) and is associated with an increased incidence of infection and mortality ( 238). cGvHD is a risk factor for bacterial, fungal and viral infections ( 239– 241) and increased TRM ( 240, 242).

EXAM360 SHOP (INDIA) is a renowned online mega book store owned and operated by EXAM360, Which covers all Important Examinations in India. We started our journey from ground levels, but now we are capable to reach 1.55 Lakhs Pin codes throughout the country. Another randomized phase II trial (DUTRENEO) compared neoadjuvant durvalumab plus tremelimumab versus chemotherapy in cisplatin-eligible patients with cT2-4aN0-1 BC, classified as immunologically “hot” or “cold” according to the tumor immune score devised by NanoString Technologies ( 61). Patients with “hot” tumors were randomized to three cycles of durvalumab 1500 mg plus tremelimumab 75 mg every 4 weeks or standard cisplatin-based NAC, while patients in the “cold” arm received cisplatin-based NAC. In the “hot” arm, pCR was recorded in 36.4% of patients treated with NAC and in 34.8% of patients receiving durvalumab/tremelimumab. In the “cold” arm, as many as 68.8% of patients achieved pCR. Grade 3-4 toxicities occurred more frequently in the NAC group. ICIs and Chemotherapy Importantly, there is no evidence that inactivated vaccines induce or aggravate GvHD ( 252, 253) and, therefore, the start of vaccination (or revaccination) with a diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B combination vaccine (DTaP/IPV/HBV/Hib) and 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) vaccine is recommended 6 months after allogeneic HSCT for patients with and without cGvHD ( 7, 244, 254). Cordonnier et al. showed that a fourth dose of PCV13 increased antibody levels significantly in children and this has been implemented in the current EBMT recommendations (level A-ll) ( 169, 255). The additional effectiveness of the polysaccharide vaccine Pneumo23 is potentially limited in patients who suffer from cGVHD after HSCT ( 244, 255). ORR 60% in a study of 15 paediatric patients 3–16 years ( 220). Best responses in GI tract (60% CR), mouth (33% CR) and non-sclerodermatous skin involvement (43% CR). ORR 69% in a prospective study of imatinib + MMF for 13 paediatric patients (age 5–20 years) with sclerotic / fibrotic SR-cGvHD ( 160)Multiple actions: (1) suppresses many inflammatory and immune reactions; (2) induces T-cell apoptosis; (3) increases the expression of long non-coding RNA p21, which regulates many immune and inflammatory processes; (4) modulates signalling pathways in T cells, macrophages, endothelial cells and fibroblast-like synoviocytes ( 162)

Tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Inhibits Bruton's tyrosine kinase which promotes B cell survival and IL-2-inducible T cell kinase which is involved in the selective activation of T cells. Moreover, with respect to difficulties in the clinical management of paediatric cGvHD, a plethora of potential infections and drug-induced toxicities make a patient-specific approach of crucial importance. In this regard, the 2020 NIH initiative has emphasised the benefit of applying immunomodulatory agents as opposed to broad immunosuppressive agents ( 225). A combined analysis of two separate trials with similar patient populations showed an 8% improvement in the 5-year OS rate with NAC (56%) compared with the control group (48%), and a 20% reduction in the relative probability of death ( 9). Regarding local radical treatment alone versus neoadjuvant cisplatin, methotrexate and vinblastine (CMV), an international multicenter study (BA06 30894 trial) demonstrated on first analysis a non-significant 15% reduction in the risk of death with neoadjuvant CMV ( 8). Updated results revealed a statistically significant 16% reduction in the risk of death and a 6% increase in the 10-year survival rate with neoadjuvant CMV compared to the control group ( 12). Further meta-analyses assessing the clinical benefits of NAC confirmed a 5% improvement of OS in MIBC ( 13– 15). CD4 +CD146 +CCR5 + T cells are frequent in cGvHD patients. According to Forcade et al. ( 59), these cells proved to be sensitive to pharmacological inhibition ( 59).

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Proposed procedure of ECP and its hypothesised mechanism of action. 1. Collection of mononuclear cells (MNC) during leukapheresis from the peripheral blood and activation of platelets by the plastic surfaces of the tubing system. 2. Ex vivo incubation of leukapheretic product with a photosensitizing agent 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) followed by ultraviolet-A light (UVA) irradiation which initiates apoptosis in MNC including lymphocytes. 3. Reinfusion of the ECP product. 4. Process of apoptosis continues in ECP exposed cells for days resulting to phagocytosis by antigen presenting cells (APC). Activated platelets engage with monocytes promoting their differentiation into dendritic cells (DC). 5. The internalisation of apoptotic cells decrease the inflammatory reaction of phagocytes, induces antigen specific immunotolerance and lower production of proinflamatory cytokines while increasing antiinflamatory cytokines production ( 213, 214). ECP- induced DC initiate T-cell tolerance with an increase of Th2 cytokines including IL-4, IL-10, IL-13 and TGF-β, while production of Th1 cytokines is suppressed ( 215). 6. APC promote generation of regulatory T-cells (T regs) ( 216). MNC, mononuclear cells; 8-MOP, 8-methoxypsoralen; UVA, ultraviolet A light; APC, antigen presenting cells; DC, dendritic cells; T regs, regulatory T-cells. If cGvHD flares during steroid taper, increasing the dose by 1 or 2 taper steps may be enough to control symptoms.