The role of PD-L1 expression in pituitary tumours: lessons from the current literature

© 2024 S. Karger AG, BaselBackground: Programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) and PD ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression predict the biological behaviour, aggressiveness, and response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in different cancers. We reviewed the published data on PD-L1 expression in pituitary tumours from the perspective of its biological role and prognostic usefulness. Summary: A literature review focused on PD-L1 expression in pituitary tumours was performed. Six immunohistochemistry-based studies which assessed PD-L1 positivity in pituitary tumours were included, encompassing 704 patients. The cohort consisted of 384 (54.5%) nonfunctioning tumours and 320 (43.5%) functioning pituitary tumours. PD-L1 expression was positive in 248 cases (35.2%). PD-L1 positivity rate was higher in functioning than in nonfunctioning tumours (46.3% vs. 26.0%; p < 0.001) but also higher in growth hormone-secreting tumours (56.7%) and prolactinomas (53.6%) than in thyrotroph (33.3%) or corticotroph tumours (20.6%). While proliferative pituitary tumours showed higher rate of PD-L1 positivity than non-proliferative tumours (p < 0.001), no association with invasion or recurrence was found. Key messages: PD-L1 is expressed in a substantial number of pituitary tumours, predominantly in the functioning ones. PD-L1 positivity rates were significantly higher in proliferative pituitary tumours in comparison to non-proliferative tumours, but no differences were found concerning invasive or recurrent pituitary tumours. More studies following homogeneous and standardised methodologies are needed to fully elucidate the role and usefulness of PD-L1 expression in pituitary tumours.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Infusion of Hematopoietic Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics, Adverse and Transfusion Reactions and the Implications for Nursing Infusión de células madre hematopoyéticas: tipos, características, reacciones adversas y de transfusión y sus implicaciones para la enfermería Infusão de células-tronco hematopoéticas: tipos, características, reações adversas e transfusionais e implicações para a enfermagem

Hematopoietic stem cell infusion is an important procedure in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). This study identifies transfusion and other adverse reactions that can occur during infusion and the nursing care related to the procedure. This epidemiologic study used transplantations performed between 2006 and 2008. A total of 166 transplantations were performed: 114 were autologous, 47 allogeneic and five haploidentical. Three transfusion reactions and 96 adverse reactions were observed. Adverse reactions were related to the presence of cryoprotectant, though the infusion rate and quantity of infused cryoprotectant were not related to the occurrence of reactions. The products were fresh and infused within the recommended time when transfusion reactions occurred. In regard to cell source, lower engraftment time was found in peripheral blood. Nursing documentation is relevant for patients&#39; safety as well to planning an infusion in order to minimize the occurrence of reactions.<br>La infusión de las células madre hematopoyéticas es un importante procedimiento en el trasplante de células madre hematopoyéticas. Este estudio se propuso identificar las reacciones adversas y de transfusión que pueden ocurrir durante la infusión y los cuidados de enfermería inherentes al procedimiento. Se trata de un estudio epidemiológico en trasplantes ocurridos en los años de 2006 a 2008. En ese período ocurrieron 166 trasplantes, siendo 114 autólogos, 47 alogénicos y 5 haploidénticos. Se observaron tres reacciones de transfusión y 96 reacciones adversas. Las reacciones adversas están ligadas a presencia del crioprotector. Sin embargo, la velocidad de infusión y la cantidad del crioprotector infundido, no tuvieron relación con la ocurrencia de las reacciones. En las reacciones de transfusión, los productos eran frescos e infundidos con la velocidad preconizada. En cuanto a las fuentes de células, hubo menor tiempo de injerto en la sangre periférica. La documentación de enfermería es relevante tanto para la seguridad del paciente como para la planificación de la infusión, a fin de minimizar la ocurrencia de las reacciones.<br>A infusão de células-tronco hematopoéticas é importante procedimento no transplante de células-tronco hematopoéticas. Este estudo se propôs a identificar as reações adversas e transfusionais que podem ocorrer durante a infusão e os cuidados de enfermagem inerentes ao procedimento. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico em transplantes, ocorridos entre os anos 2006 e 2008. Ocorreram 166 transplantes, sendo 114 autólogos, 47 alogênicos e 5 haploidênticos. Observaram-se três reações transfusionais e 96 reações adversas. As reações adversas estão ligadas à presença do crioprotetor. No entanto, velocidade de infusão e quantidade do crioprotetor infundido não tiveram relação com a ocorrência das reações. Nas reações transfusionais, os produtos eram frescos e infundidos na velocidade preconizada. Quanto às fontes de células, houve menor tempo de enxertia no sangue periférico. A documentação de enfermagem é relevante tanto para a segurança do paciente como para o planejamento da infusão, a fim de minimizar a ocorrência das reações