The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

Abstract To evaluate the clinical value of polyethylene glycolized recombinant human granulocyte-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) for hematopoietic reconstitution after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients. This study analyzed data from 70 N...

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Main Authors: Ruiqi Wang, Hao Tian, Zhenxing Zhu, Dan Cong, Yuansong Bai, Wenlong Zhang
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15360-7
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Hao Tian
Zhenxing Zhu
Dan Cong
Yuansong Bai
Wenlong Zhang
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Zhenxing Zhu
Dan Cong
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Wenlong Zhang
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description Abstract To evaluate the clinical value of polyethylene glycolized recombinant human granulocyte-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) for hematopoietic reconstitution after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients. This study analyzed data from 70 NDMM patients undergoing ASCT, with 33 receiving PEG-rhG-CSF and 37 receiving rhG-CSF. The median time of neutrophil and platelet engraftment, median transfusions of blood products, treatment-related adverse reactions, long-term hematopoietic reconstitution and economic benefits were compared between the two groups. Both groups had similar median neutrophil engraftment, but PEG-rhG-CSF resulted in slower platelet engraftment (13.7 vs. 11.4 days, p < 0.001), more platelet transfusions (2.9 vs. 1.6 units, p < 0.001), higher incidence of grade ≥ 3 diarrhea (60.6 vs. 29.7%, p = 0.006), longer diarrhea duration (9.0 vs. 5.5 days, p = 0.004), and higher costs (RMB 77,126 vs. RMB 68,361, p = 0.027). PEG-rhG-CSF support post-ASCT in NDMM led to slower platelet engraftment, greater platelet transfusion requirements, increased incidence and duration of severe diarrhea, and greater costs, indicating its potential as an expensive treatment option.
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spelling doaj-art-153dfb31795b4cfaa1f8b3e888ca70bf2025-08-24T11:28:21ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-15360-7The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myelomaRuiqi Wang0Hao Tian1Zhenxing Zhu2Dan Cong3Yuansong Bai4Wenlong Zhang5Department of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin UniversityAbstract To evaluate the clinical value of polyethylene glycolized recombinant human granulocyte-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) for hematopoietic reconstitution after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients. This study analyzed data from 70 NDMM patients undergoing ASCT, with 33 receiving PEG-rhG-CSF and 37 receiving rhG-CSF. The median time of neutrophil and platelet engraftment, median transfusions of blood products, treatment-related adverse reactions, long-term hematopoietic reconstitution and economic benefits were compared between the two groups. Both groups had similar median neutrophil engraftment, but PEG-rhG-CSF resulted in slower platelet engraftment (13.7 vs. 11.4 days, p < 0.001), more platelet transfusions (2.9 vs. 1.6 units, p < 0.001), higher incidence of grade ≥ 3 diarrhea (60.6 vs. 29.7%, p = 0.006), longer diarrhea duration (9.0 vs. 5.5 days, p = 0.004), and higher costs (RMB 77,126 vs. RMB 68,361, p = 0.027). PEG-rhG-CSF support post-ASCT in NDMM led to slower platelet engraftment, greater platelet transfusion requirements, increased incidence and duration of severe diarrhea, and greater costs, indicating its potential as an expensive treatment option.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15360-7Recombinant human granulocyte stimulating factorNewly diagnosed multiple myelomaAutologous stem cell transplantationHematopoietic reconstitution
spellingShingle Ruiqi Wang
Hao Tian
Zhenxing Zhu
Dan Cong
Yuansong Bai
Wenlong Zhang
The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Scientific Reports
Recombinant human granulocyte stimulating factor
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Autologous stem cell transplantation
Hematopoietic reconstitution
title The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
title_full The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
title_fullStr The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
title_full_unstemmed The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
title_short The hidden costs of PEG-rhG-CSF in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
title_sort hidden costs of peg rhg csf in autologous stem cell transplantation for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
topic Recombinant human granulocyte stimulating factor
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Autologous stem cell transplantation
Hematopoietic reconstitution
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15360-7
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