2021
Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: updates and future directions
Krishnamurti L. Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: updates and future directions. Hematology 2021, 2021: 181-189. PMID: 34889368, PMCID: PMC8791142, DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2021000251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHematopoietic cell transplantationSickle cell diseaseCell transplantationAlternative donorsCell diseaseOutcomes of HCTHLA-identical related donorsSymptomatic sickle cell diseaseNew disease-modifying drugsHost disease (GVHD) prophylaxisHLA-identical siblingsAvailable therapeutic optionsDisease-modifying drugsLong-term outcomesCord blood expansionConditioning regimensDisease prophylaxisRelated donorsOrgan damageHematopoietic progenitor cellsTherapeutic optionsExcellent outcomesCareful counselingAutologous transplantationClinical registry
2019
Curative Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease.
Khemani K, Katoch D, Krishnamurti L. Curative Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease. Ochsner Journal 2019, 19: 131-137. PMID: 31258425, PMCID: PMC6584191, DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem cell transplantationSickle cell diseaseHaploidentical donorsSibling donorsCurative therapyUnrelated donorsCell diseaseHLA-identical sibling donorsRelated haploidentical donorsEvent-free survivalIdentical sibling donorsBone marrow transplantationStem cell transplantationAmelioration of symptomsHuman leukocyte antigenComparative clinical trialsGene therapyUse of HLAStable long-term engraftmentLong-term engraftmentMarrow transplantationRelated donorsSevere morbidityCurative treatmentOrgan damage
2007
Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: state of the art
Krishnamurti L. Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: state of the art. Expert Opinion On Biological Therapy 2007, 7: 161-172. PMID: 17250455, DOI: 10.1517/14712598.7.2.161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHematopoietic cell transplantationSickle cell diseaseCell transplantationCell diseaseReduced-intensity conditioning regimenIndication of transplantationImpact of transplantationStem cell transplantationPossibility of cureEffect of treatmentConditioning regimenPreparative regimensPulmonary hypertensionBlood transfusionConsiderable morbidityPediatric patientsOrgan damagePremature mortalityTransplantationNatural historyMorbidityMortalityDiseaseStem cellsSafe useHEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTATION: A Curative Option for Sickle Cell Disease
Krishnamurti L. HEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTATION: A Curative Option for Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatric Hematology And Oncology 2007, 24: 569-575. PMID: 18092247, DOI: 10.1080/08880010701640531.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell diseaseCell transplantationCell diseaseReduced intensity conditioning regimenIndication of transplantationHematopoietic cell transplantationImpact of transplantationIntensity conditioning regimenStem cell transplantationPossibility of cureEffect of treatmentConditioning regimenPreparative regimenPulmonary hypertensionCurative optionBlood transfusionConsiderable morbidityPediatric patientsRelated morbidityOrgan damagePremature mortalityTransplantationNatural historyMorbidityRegimen