Dimethyl Sulfoxide-Induced Toxicity In Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Report Of Three Cases And Review Of The Literature
ACTA HAEMATOLOGICA(2009)
Abstract
Umbilical cord blood transplantation using nonmyeloablative conditioning is currently considered by many as a valid potential alternative for any patient who requires an unrelated donor allograft and who is without a suitably matched and readily available volunteer. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been used for years as a cryoprotectant agent; it acts by penetrating the cell and binding water molecules and it has been described as harmless for the individual who receives it in limited amounts. In this paper, we describe 3 cases of DMSO-induced toxicities and briefly review the most common adverse reactions of the DMSO when used as a cryo-preservation agent for the long-term storage of cord blood cells. Two of the 3 cases had a dismal prognosis. A brief review of the literature is presented. Copyright (C) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel
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Key words
Cord blood cells, Dimethyl sulfoxide, Umbilical cord blood transplantation
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