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ArticleBlood research2025

Current practices in peripheral blood stem cell processing and cryopreservation: a nationwide survey of Korean transplant centers.

Soo-Kyung Kim, Jaeeun Yoo, Jong-Han Lee, Ha-Eun Lee, Jae-Sook Ahn, Kyung-Nam Koh, Byung-Sik Cho, Seong-Kyu Park, Ho Joon Im, Hyunji Lee and 1 more

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Soo-Kyung KimDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9406-8628
Jaeeun YooDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9917-5393
Jong-Han LeeDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4036-8443
Ha-Eun LeeTargeted Therapy Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3616-0508
Jae-Sook AhnDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Jeollanamdo, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3078-5024
Kyung-Nam KohDepartment of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6376-672X
Byung-Sik ChoDepartment of Hematology, Catholic Hematology Hospital, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-6616
Seong-Kyu ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Soon Chun Hyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3055-3621
Ho Joon ImDepartment of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8799-4068
Hyunji Lee *Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20, Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, Republic of Korea. hilhj1120@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9021-5632
Sun-Young Kong *Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Cancer Center, 323, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10408, Republic of Korea. ksy@ncc.re.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0620-4058

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Abstract

purposeProcessing methods for hematopoietic stem cells vary significantly across institutions, with no standardized guidelines currently in place. This lack of standardization presents challenges in ensuring consistent quality and outcomes of stem cell transplantation procedures. This study investigated current practices in peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) processing and storage among transplant centers in Korea to establish a foundation for the development of standardized guidelines.

methodsA comprehensive questionnaire was distributed to 46 hematopoietic stem cell transplantation centers in Korea, examining five key areas: PBSC collection procedures, use of cryopreservatives, cryopreservation protocols, quality control measures, and thawing protocols.

resultsAnalysis of the 29 responses revealed significant variations across different stages of PBSC handling. All centers used controlled-rate freezers, and 92.9% stored cells at temperatures below -150

conclusionThis study identified significant heterogeneity in PBSC processing practices across Korean transplant centers. These findings underscore the need for evidence-based standardized guidelines to ensure consistent product quality and improve transplantation outcomes.

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Cell processingCryopreservationPeripheral blood stem cellsStem cell transplantation

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PMID40694247
PMCPMC12283502

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