Research Progress on Double Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma

doi:10.3870/j.issn.1672-8009.2026.03.015

Abstract

Abstract: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(ASCT)is the standard treatment for multiple myeloma,a malignant hematologic disorder,yet some patients exhibit poor prognosis.Double ASCT achieves deeper remission through two transplants within a short period.Studies indicate that compared to single ASCT,double ASCT offers certain advantages in prolonging progression-free survival and overall survival,particularly in high-risk patients such as those with del(17p)or IGH rearrangements.

Key words: multiple myeloma, hematopoietic stem cell, transplantation, autologous

CLC Number:

R733.3

LU You, LI Shuangyue. Research Progress on Double Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma[J]. Journal of Medical Molecular Biology, 2026, 23(3): 342-348.

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